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Used 2013 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews

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2013 Kia Optima LX

BAK, Maplewood, NJ, 03/22/2017
updated 01/10/2024
Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this 2013 Optima LX in January 2017 as a Certified Pre-owned with 16,000 miles on it. Just passed 50,ooo. Love the car. Handles great, drives great, looks great. Would definitely buy a Kia again although I'd buy one the Hybrid. But I'd never do business with Tom's River Kia... 1/9/2024...Just passed 82,000.. Never have to buy another car again!!! 😁🤣👍✌️✌️✌️

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5 out of 5 stars

nice

bhooks, Winfield, AL, 11/15/2013
Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Best investment I have4 made in a long time.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic car, backed up by an excellent company!

Dan L, West Chester, PA, 03/31/2017
Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought my Optima, freshly graduated from college, back in September of 2012. Between commuting, family visits, and running a business, I have managed to put over 147,500 miles on it at the time of writing this review. The car is incredibly comfortable and relaxing to drive, with spacious and supportive seats, extremely responsive steering (I never understood these "numb-steering" reviews), well-designed tech, and a quiet interior. Up until mile ~147,490 I never had any major issues with the car; at that point, however, a major engine problem did arise. I won't go into all the gory details, but Kia did a fantastic job taking care of me, despite being outside of warranty (it is worth noting that I have been meticulous about staying on top of regular servicing/maintenance). Not many companies would stand behind their product like they do, which is what inspired me to write this review. Just got the car back last night, drove it close to 60 miles over the past 16 hours, and it feels as great as the day I bought it. If you get an Optima and maintain it as you should, you will be very happy with both the driving experience as well as the level of customer service they provide. Well done, Kia!

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1 out of 5 stars

Never again.

Toyota Girl for Life, Bristol, WI, 02/06/2019
Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Bought used in 2015. 18 months later, the engine seized up while driving. Kia replaced with a refurbished engine. One year later, the refurbished engine seized up while driving. Kia replaced again with another refurbished engine. Too many recalls on this vehicle to count. Replaced headlight bulbs at least a half dozen times since purchase. No words for how disappointed I am in this car.

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If I could go back in time.

Jeff P., Easthampton, MA, 07/18/2019
Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

The last five years have been very rough for me, my marriage end after 25 years ,I lost my job of 20 years and I had to sell my home that I absolutely loved. Then I purchased a 2013 Kia Optima and wow I couldn't believe things could get worse. Before 40,000 miles the starter died ,not long after that the head light control stick shorted out and also the main panel for automatic windows stopped working and to top it off 6 months later I couldn't get the key out of the ignition which cost me more money. I cant wait to get rid of this car, the electronics are complete garbage, this car is having to many issues for its age. I would never tell anyone to purchase this vehicle, and its cheap manufacturing .

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