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Used 2017 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews

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Great Value

Steven j Weil, 08/13/2018
2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

From the beginning i encountered minor problems. Some factory warranty problems and did not like getting only one FOB key. Yet that's more of a dealer issue. I drove the car 18000 miles and overall it was satisfying experience. Number one feature is the good looks and the scarcity of this SXL model. Coming from a Mercedes my son and all my friends thought i was insane to trade for a Kia. Consumer reports review was very helpful. The Turbo 2.0 was very quick as well as good on gas. The interior was well appointed including red leather seats. Enjoyed a full sunroof, large trunk and an excellent sound system. The safety features were incredible which were found on only more expensive models. The blind spot sensor saved me from potential accidents. The best safety feature was the cross rear cross traffic alert. The back up camera chimed when a car was approaching from 100 feet each way! Based on the fact that I paid $26,000 for one old car with 11,000 miles on it it was worth fixing the few minor items that were not covered by warning. Especially since i got it with virtually no money down! This rates as a great buy in a used car!

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5 out of 5 stars

I love this car

Nancy, 11/20/2017
2017 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

this is my 3rd Kia and I love it!! i have bought all 3 of my Kia from herb chambers Kia of Burlington. It was a great experience. The Kia Optima is by far my favorite vehicle so far! I love all the features and the style and i love the handle of the car. again i love my Kia Optima!!!

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Love my KIA

Fireshaw, 06/02/2016
2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Awesome package deal with sporty looks, luxury interior, good fuel economy and still practical.

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Love it! But tall people beware

Donna Hart, 03/04/2016
2016 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful

The front seats are padded and comfortable, but the bottom is not long enough to support your entire leg if you're tall (I'm 5'8")

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6th kia, first Optima

Darda71, 07/20/2017
2017 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

After having 4 sorentos, I decided to try a sedan and went with the Optima, Great looks, handling and comfort, only downfall is the 2.4 isnt the fastest, wish I had the 2.0 turbo, I wish Kia would use the 3.3 v6.

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