2012 Kia Optima

My Won't Let Me

By My Wife's Car (KY) on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,500

Pros: "Kids and Wife Love it"

Cons: "Should have ordered the sun roof"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I got to drive the car on the test drive, now my wife has hidden my keys.... We get looks and likes all the time, great pick up and smooth ride, price was good too. Going to steal her keys while she is sleeping just to get a chance to drive it."

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Love my SX turbo

By ryan2714 (PA) on Friday, May 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 7,500

Pros: "fun to drive, 8 speaker audio, turbo"

Cons: "bluetooth tech, inaccurate MPG info"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I've had this car for about 4 months now and I love the car. Expensive for a Kia but not expensive for what you get. Car is fully loaded bluetooth, nav, 8 speaker audio, turbo, leather, on and on the stuff that packed in there. I don't regret my purchase at all and would buy again. The only thing I don't like about this car is the fact that the nav system takes UVO and HD radio out of the car and leaves a very basic and very limited tech/bluetooth functionality. No memory, artist, song, etc info streaming via bluetooth. Another thing is the USB port doesn't charge my iPhone 5, your retricted to the Kia iPod dongle accessory to enable it to charge. No way to scroll through playlists on iPhone/iPod. I'm a tech person so these are my views on the short comings of the car, for most people this stuff isn't imperative or important."

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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I love this car!!!!

By shockwave_13 (CA) on Friday, April 26, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 22,000

Pros: "Quick and powerful"

Cons: "Middle seat in back is not comfortable."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought this car based on Kia's old history of being disposable. I became quite impressed with its handling, quick get up and go, and amazing highway mileage. I have had this car for 8 months and 22,000 miles. I drive 160 miles a day as a commute and it has never let me down. The The power seat is amazing even my wife likes driving it. Will buy the next generation when it comes out!"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Great car - wish I had purchased instead of leased

By Kia Lease (SC) on Monday, April 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 13,000

Pros: "just overall great car"

Cons: "not much"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love this car. I've had it about 15 months now. I have the turbo with everything except navigation. iPhone covers that for me and on the car since there is bluetooth. It looks great and complete stangers approach me about it. I have the spicy red and love the color. I'm heavy on the gas, but still get 32-34 mpg on the highway and about 25 in the city. I'm actually trying to decide whether to buy out the lease (wonders of wonders even without a down for the lease the buy-out is less than current market value. I had a Cadillac STS a few years back with the same features. I like this car so much better. Maybe its the $25,000 less on the pricetag."

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I Love My Optima

By BeansRER (TN) on Friday, April 19, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 22,800

Pros: "Feels like I am driving a Luxury Sedan. Styling"

Cons: "Do Not Buy Pre-paid Maintenance Program!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I am 67yo and this is beyond a doubt the best car I have ever owned. For a 4 cyl the GDI (gas direct inject) sure gives it the pickup. Sitting the driver's seat, it feels and acts like I am driving a luxery sedan. 22,800 miles and absolutely no problems with it. However, I strongly advise that a buyer not purchase the pre-paid maintenance program. If you move, not all dealers honor them without a hastle, and Hyundia/Kia will not stand behind them. You are on your own. May not buy this brand again because of the money I wasted on it."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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