Used 2016 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
Used Optima for sale
Never buy a KIA - Engines are trash
Ron, 01/12/2022
2016 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you are buying a used Kia, make sure you are ready to replace the engine. Buying new, be prepared to be denied warranty work to replace your engine. DO NOT BUY A KIA. The warranty is trash. Their engines are trash. Kia support and their policies are trash. Google Kia engine recalls. I have a 2016 Optima I purchased new. By 70k miles I noticed that there was a lot of oil missing between oil changes. By 80k I knew there was something seriously wrong and had Kia do an oil consumption test. They confirmed it is burning 3 quarts between oil changes. That is over 1/2 a quart every 1k miles. Kia states this is within normal operating parameters! WTF. the car only holds 5.1 quarts and is burning 60% of its oil between recommended oil changes and they claim that is normal. Stay away from Kia. I will never buy another Kia again.
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2016 Kia Optima SX Launch Edition
Micky, 03/05/2020
2016 Kia Optima SX Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After everything I looked up about this vehicle I could not be happier with my choice. I absolutely love everything about this car in and finding out new features every day that I did not know it had which make me love this car more and more! If you’re interested in getting a Kia optima then definitely try to get your hands on the launch edition it is truly an amazing car for the price!
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Great Car
Someone who hates car buying, 07/15/2019
2016 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Wish it was AWD but ran great and have never had an issue.
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My Jalopy!
Ruthi, 08/21/2016
updated 10/03/2018
2016 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after owning a Chev Aveo that was bare bones. I did have AC put in the Aveo. The first time I sat in an Optima, I was in LOVE!!! And driving one... Oh YES!!! MyFuel economy has been amazing. Much better then my Aveo was. and holds the roads. I travel across country about 3-4 times a year. The Optima has made this trip amazing! I havent figured out all the technological things yet, so I rated them ok or N/A. All I can say is this is the most comfortable amazing car I have ever been in. I stopped speeding because I dont want to get out of this car....
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Economical, yet Very Sporty Ride
Larry K, 10/31/2017
2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
First of all, this was the Engine/Transmission combo I wanted. While driving in the Standard or Eco mode can be rather dull, I ONLY drive in SPORT mode. I like the way it shifts, both up and down, as I've always used the auto/manual mode for downshifting. It has proven to be responsive and reliable after 16 months and 2 road trips of 3, 000+ miles. I had no problem exceeding 100 mph over the mountains of Tennessee and the hills of Kentucky and Ohio. The 1.6T is very adequate and surprised me with no less than 34 mpg on both trips. The Tech Package (now its the Convenience Pkg) was an excellent choice. The cabin was very quiet at high speeds, thanks to the thicker windows. The seat positions were also very comfy on long drives, thanks in part to the 12-way power seat. The added lumbar function allowed me to manipulate it to mimic a "shiatsu" massage. If you enjoy a SPORTY RIDE without lots of frills, this car deserves a test drive. If SPORTY doesn't appeal to you, opt for the 2.4 paired with the 6-speed trans, a wonderful alternative, though not as exciting.
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