2003 Kia Optima LX review from North America
"Very reliable investment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced two visor clamps, several exterior lights, and two batteries.
General comments?
After 95,000 miles and two batteries, the car is running great. Average MPG is 26.5. Excellent pickup and go power makes it feel like a sports car.
Liked it so much we bought a second one a week later, but traded it for a much needed truck two years later.
Drivers seat is very adjustable for road cruising comfort.
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| Great car... that is if you don't ever plan on trading it in on another!!! |
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| If an Accord or Camry is a 10, An Optima is at least an 8. Regardless of price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Mariner |
| Date of Entry | 3rd August, 2009 |