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accountCircle Katherine G on February 5, 2021
It's a newer car and really doesn't need anything.
No problems with it other than the struts need replaced and the brakes need redone. Normal wear and year maintenance maintained.
accountCircle Angelica G on February 2, 2021
Good size ample sitting with plenty of legroom for all>.
Haven't really had any problems with my car. It performs really good since I received it, in 2013 and it is up to 300,000 plus mile and it's barely starting to miss a little but otherwise it is still working good. I rely on it a lot and it's been great in all types of weather. I have slept in my car several times and it was great! Also it fits all the people I need to have with me. Its basic but great for me I highly recommend this make and model to everyone. I am planning to look for another one when this one is done.
accountCircle Amy L on January 10, 2021
A grocery-getter w/o being called a mini-van driver
My engine light keeps coming back on, catalytic converter, pumping gas is awful, it clicks off every 7 sec or less and sometimes spews, and my steering wheel is a workout to turn. All fixable, never has broke down on me, air is always cold, rides cozy, stylish, and has a sunroof!
accountCircle Robert I on December 9, 2020
It runs great. I drive it everywhere on errands day.
I had this car for 15 years and still runs great. It needs a paint job. It has 47,000 miles on it.
accountCircle Penne D on November 4, 2020
Any problems have been easy to fix without taking to a shop. Son was in an accident and was not hurt due to the great build of this car. Has great response.
Handles well on the road. Comfortable to drive. Very well built.
accountCircle Jasmine B on October 30, 2020
It is a very reliable car overall if you take care of it.
Just want new. Not only that it has some damage due to weather and people's carelessness. Not a bad care though.
accountCircle Rachel R on October 16, 2020
I like that it can accelerate quickly when needed. I dislike the difficulty in getting parts when things break down or oil changes with the "old car" oil. I complain about the placement of controls like the cruise and windshield wipers.
It's fairly reliable. Although I have my complaints, it gets me from A to B.
accountCircle Jana D on October 15, 2020
It looks like c**p, but drives great, and the A/C blows very cold.
It's an old car, but it runs so good I hate to buy a new one and have a car payment. It has had very little maintenance/work done on it and seems to thrive. I literally have never changed the brake pads and have been driving it for over 14 years.
accountCircle Jasmine B on September 30, 2020
Kia optima is a great car
I would have to day overall the car is a good car. Its reliable and runs great as long as you maintenance it.I have only encountered a few minor issues
accountCircle Belitha B on August 12, 2020
They are smooth cars to drive in my opinion.
My KIA Optima is a 2003 car. It is a pretty good running car. As long as you keep up the maintenance and take care of it. After 10 months of having my vehicle I took my car to the shop and they told me I need to get a new engine.
accountCircle Amy J on July 8, 2020
It has a DVD player and CD player.
Love this car it fits my family of 5, great gas mileage and stylishness. Down fall is I have 3 growing kids I will have a hard time fitting into this car in the very near future. We haven't had any major issues with his car.
accountCircle Robert H on April 19, 2020
Good budget and gas friendly car.
The car is really well made and reliable. The cloth seats on the inside are really nice and comfy for long car rides. The gas mileage for the car is also good for the price (about 30mpg). The car has some get up and go. It is very lightweight and turning in the car feels like you are driving a go-kart. Very fun.
accountCircle Katrina D on March 4, 2020
Needs an alternator but it's hard to change. Uses a lot of gas.
It's roomy, drives smooth. I don't like how complicated diy work is. Often times requires a shop
accountCircle Karen S on January 27, 2020
Sunroof - all weather sunshine.
Had core problems when I first bought it, had to keep taking it to the shop for service, they couldn't figure out what was wrong, took 3 visits before it was fixed, otherwise has been a good car gets good gas mileage, like the sunroof even though don't use it very often,
accountCircle Presley C on December 29, 2019
It is reliable and trustworthy! I never have any issues with this car.
I love the reliability of the car. The model is also great. I wish it was a bit more stylish and new.
accountCircle Martha M on December 25, 2019
The fact that my little car gets pretty good gas mileage is most important.
I basically like my car: comfort, fairly good gas mileage, dependable cooling and heating, the color. I don't like the fact that I bought the car used a few years ago, and some of the electrical parts were out, affecting the locking mechanism and the power windows (still an issue).
accountCircle Cynthia G on December 20, 2019
This vehicle has been very reliable. Not many problems.
I really like my Kia optima. Size of car is just as I like. Performance has been good. I like the body style. I have cruise control which is very convenient. Air conditioning works very well. . I have side airbags. My seats are very. Comfortable. They are cloth. I have a four door which makes entering and exit very comfortable. This has been a reliable car and I haven't really had many problems with it. I have replaced a fuel pump and one belt in the time I have owned my vehicle. I have not had many repairs on this vehicle. This has been a very good vehicle. Looking forward in the future to perhaps purchase a new Kia optima. The newer models have a beautiful new body style. I only have 68, 000 miles which is great for the year. I give this car an. Excellent review. I would buy this car all over again.
accountCircle Lori M on December 19, 2019
The life and time of a 2003 Kia optima.
Well when I bought my Kia it was the top of the line for Kia, mine looks like a Cadillac inside, since then they have come up with the cadenza and another vehicle. Very nice cars, I have been told that mine has an unusual grill. I have almost 300, 000 miles on mine its been a great car, it has never left me stranded. I tell everyone everywhere I go what a great car it is.
accountCircle Sherman T on November 11, 2019
Good car good gas good deal.
My 2003 Kia Optima is silver with a sunroof. Took a while to get used to but it runs good. Heat air conditioner leather seats. Good on gas very reliable to and from work to and from states also. But I love my car do not know what I'd do without it. Thank you for your time and interest.
accountCircle Julia E on September 25, 2019
It's blue and beat up but she runs
It's old and runs a little rough. The gas mileage is good and it hasn't failed me yet. It's grey and the front right headlight is bashed it. It's been in many crashes but it's still going. Nothing on the car is new and it's all dented. The seats are comfortable but the ride is a little bumpy
accountCircle Bruce T on September 9, 2019
It is the perfect size for me to be honest.
I broke a engine mount that is about it, the locking mechanism is broken for most of them so I fixed that.
accountCircle Gabrielle G on August 16, 2019
Very smooth. Reliable. Not a bad car.
I do not have any issues with my car. She runs great. The outside is a little beat up, but she does great. She is a little old for my taste, although she rides very smooth. It has leather seats, not so great in the extreme hots and colds though. A/c compressor went. I can live without a/c though. Great car all around though.
accountCircle Ben W on April 10, 2019
Kia Optima: Great on Gas Mileage!
Since this car is 15 years old, it is starting to have recurring electrical issues with the doors, windows, radios, etc. However, I've always loved it for the gas mileage
accountCircle Alicia C on April 1, 2019
It is comfortable and runs smoothly.
I have only had issues with the shocks and steering. I have had two belts break but that is about it.
accountCircle Mary B on December 13, 2018
It was a really nice decently priced car and has been low maintenance till recently
It's been having alot of problems lately bad transmission issues. Alternator issues... Overheating problems. But only hear resent other then that overall a great car
accountCircle Fz P on October 26, 2018
Great mileage and safe to drive.
Great car, good mileage, never any repair problems if you service it regularly. Would definitely buy again and recommend.