2002 Kia Optima SE review from North America
"Definately worth the money. I rate it better than the Accord and Camry.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Left front speaker went out after about 10000 miles. I haven't taken it in yet, so I don't know if it's the radio or the speaker...
General comments?
This car is VERY comfortable. It's quiet and smooth going down the road.
The only two complaints I have are that the transmission shifts erratically. It feels like it's slipping sometimes. And the major lack of performance from such a big 4 cylinder engine (2.4 liter)
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| A Troubled Car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Kia Optima |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2003 |