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Wish We Had Bought Two
Lisa Williams, 12/23/2016
2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Both adult sons are 6'2" and EASILY fit in the back seat, both with head room and leg room. Extremely roomy and deceptively big trunk. Great visibility, turn ratio, and low noise.
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Two Weeks & just filling up the gas tank
NoLa, 08/16/2016
2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
I brought my new 2016 Kia Optima LX two weeks ago for a good deal 16k. The ride is quiet and comfortable. I suggest drive in eco mode to save money at the gas pump. I'm average just about what is advertised. Also the car has a lot of sex appeal grown up/sporty look. I would highly suggest anyone to give kia a chance!
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Unbelievably frustrated
Lucy Oldham, 09/25/2017
2016 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2016 KIA Optima EX. Initially, I was very pleased with the car but the mechanical issues have changed my opinion. The car proved unreliable as the engine stalled multiple times and at times would not accelerate. The car's operation was dangerous having stalled while doing 70 mph on the interstate! I took the car in for service on 4 occasions, each time assured that "the problem is taken care of". The last time it stalled, I had it towed to the dealership and told them I thought the car was a lemon, I was scared to drive it and I wanted to trade it. So, I did for a 2017 Optima EX. It now has 22,000 miles on it and the same thing has started with the new vehicle!!!!!!!!!!!!! I called the same dealership today and spoke to the service department and was told once again "we have never heard anything like this". I said that is not true, you heard it from me about 7 or 8 months ago! So, here I go again...
Great car so far
Roger, 03/07/2016
2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
KIA made an error when they made the 1.6L turbo engine... They paired it to a 7 speed duel clutch transmission that made it faster than their 2.0L turbo.... Makes zero sense but it sure is fun!
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After 1 day, nearly perfect
Scott, 09/21/2016
2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Optima SXL last night. I feel like I stole it. With the $2500 rebate, I paid under 29k for the car. Yes, you read that correctly, UNDER $29k. Thanks to a GM who honored a price shown on his website that the salesman claimed was a mistake.. But after I contacted the GM telling him that the salesman told me the online price from another dealer is always a lie, then when their price was $10 less, I called them out on it.. and so they basically had to eat their own words, or practice a bait and switch on pricing as they accused another dealer of doing. That turned out to be my gain! The tech on this car is incredible. I ding the car a little because for some reason there is no Homelink garage opener in this car. I will have to decide if I want to keep a transmitter in the car, or opt to pay for dealer installed option review mirror with Homelink. There is a little bit of turbo lag, but other than that, the car is very quick. Steering is a little softer than I am used to, as I am coming from and Acura. Acura's typically have very tight steering. All of the feature on this car are awesome.. Huge sunroof, heated steering wheel, ventilated seats, and all of the accident mitigation built in is awesome. This car feels very high end and very expensive. I am surprised this is a KIA. I didn't think I would EVER own one, but here I am. Even the 10-spoke chrome wheels look almost identical to that on the Jaguar XJ. The attention to detail is great. Little bits of chrome in all of the right places.. illuminated outside door handles when you approach, and red painted calipers. I am still shocked that I bought a KIA and even more so to say after 1 day, that I LOVE my KIA. I'll do another review after I have had the car for a few weeks.
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