Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see the latest vehicles!
Popular New Cars
Popular Used Sedans
Popular Used SUVs
Popular Used Pickup Trucks
Popular Used Hatchbacks
Popular Used Minivans
Popular Used Coupes
Popular Used Wagons
Comments
I really like this car. I wanted something a lot more roomy than my old car and I didn't want to give up a 4 cyl. engine. This is by far the strongest I4 I've ever owned. I read one MT review where one guy reported that all the judges thought it was V6.
I didn't think the styling was that big of a deal. But it did turn heads when I drove into work. When people asked what kind of car it was they just kind of chuckled. I just walked on. But I caught a few still turning around and looking at it. I know the old KIA mentality folks have towards its reliability.
KIA would be out of their mind setting a nice 5yr/60k mile warranty on a car that is not up to par. They'd go broke fixing them. Honda and Toyota have the 3yr/36k mile warranty bumper to bumper. Honda and Toyota's power train is equal to my bumper to bumper.
Since I bought it second hand I'm only allowed the bumper to bumper and not the 10yr/100k mile powertrain warranty. While my parent's bumper to bumper warranty on their 08' Accord will run out.. Mine will still be going strong. I feel like a winner....
The service department at the dealer has improved (maybe due to the numerous calls to KIA customer service ???).
Thus far, I had changed engine oil and filter twice, first time after owning it for a week because it was an 07 car and had been sitting in the lot since March, 07 and the oil in it could be > 1 year old. I sent the car in for the "first service" after 3 months. As I have mentioned in my previous posting, the car is seldom used. After 5 months, there is only 2100 miles on it, mostly driven on short trips between 50-150 miles on weekends. I have not checked its MPG. Tires at 35psi, checked weekly.
The interior has held up well over the bumpy NYC roads with all the potholes and uneven surfaces. No rattling sounds, sign of decent (good?) workmanship of assembled parts. A nice feature is the solar glass used, save me $ as I do not have to tint the windows and other glasses. I have compared it to my niece Camry and my sister Matrix, and they both said this car is really more quiet & the ride is better.
I have also "dressed up" the car, adding the sunroof deflector, mud guards front and rear, window visors, trunk cargo liner and the all weather floor mats. I manage to find a KIA dealer out west where the prices are much cheaper than here in NY. The only other accessory added is a simple passive alarm, wired to work with the car keyless entry remote.
After the initial tiny problem, I have to say that the car has been a real surprise.
Has anyone here had a similar experiance? How was it eventually solved?
Anyone knows where the fuel filter located on 2007 Optima 4 Cylinder 2.4L?
I'm ready to change it, but like to know if accessible from under the car,
thnx
Endre
Is there a cabin air filter for the 2007 Optima ?
thnx
Endre
Most of today's cars call for plug replacement at 100k but the Optima 2006.5+ calls for every 30k. Is it because the plug type that is installed at the factory and a better plug would go farther, or is it the design of the engine?
\thnx
Endre
As mentioned on the Kia forum most of your questions are answered in your owners manual &/or in the online service manual.
The two cars have very different body designs but I dig them both.
I like the new world order Optima's and the Optima was on my finalist's list of possibilities before I snagged this '08 Lancer GTS at Avondale Mitsubishi of Avondale, AZ (located about 9 miles west of Phoenix). Lovin' this Arizona sun and lack of snow and ice, gentlemen.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
The two cars have very different body designs but I dig them both.
I like the new world order Optima's and the Optima was on my finalist's list of possibilities before I snagged this '08 Lancer GTS at Avondale Mitsubishi of Avondale, AZ (located about 9 miles west of Phoenix). Lovin' this Arizona sun and lack of snow and ice, gentlemen.
This polar white '06.5 Kia Optima is very similar(like exactly the same as) to the one I saw on vacation in Jackson Hole, WY, in the spring of 2006. It caught my eye as being a sharp new design. But then Kia has always had superior body designs on their new rigs, and there are more coming up from them that are stunning body designs. They acquired a guy by the name of Peter Schreyer from Audi Motors(he designed the Audi TT) and Peter has been up to some great work for Kia. It's all Kia, Mitsubishi and Pininfarina-Bollore and their new all-electric car called the B0(pronounced B-Zero) for me from this point onward. :shades:
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
Good luck and Merry Christmas.
The reason I wanted to do it, because the auto part store has the filter for $20 and the dealer asks $60 for the same filter.
Now, if could just learn how to do the PCV valve too
ZI had no trouble getting the filter out,but once I got it out,the filter was not a real good fit.There is a bit of a space between the filter and the filter frame.
What was harder for me was dropping the glove box.
I do it every two years,but I know the manual requires it at 18K if heavy use.is your use considered so heavy?
It cost around $75,but if you get it flushed,it is very much pricier.
I refuse to let the "red-X" beat me on the internet any more.
This is just a picture of a '06.5 white Kia Optima(could be a later year model I spose)and our '08 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS out in front of a Tucson Barnes and Noble store several months ago.
Taken just 'cause I like both kinds of automobiles and this was a great chance to get 'em both in one picture.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
I didn't see that in my owners manual. Surely that is only for the "heavy use" owners...isn't it?
You might consider the lemon law.I am no expert,but I would just not accept that kind of issues as they create a safety problem. :lemon:
I was lucky enough to get a 08 optima 9 mi on it!! new and nice BUT...... am I missing something? The other night I went out to the car to check it out and opened the hood and no light?? it was 11 pm and well if I ever have a problem at night you cant see a thing?? is there one I dont see? or am I just not going to have that as a feature of my car 08 optiima lx 4 cyl 5 speed,
My Optima EX cost around 22.5K and has no hood light.My 97 Chrysler Town & Country LXi cost 33K and had no hood light.
I cannot remember a car I've had that had that a hood light.Out of curiosity,what car have you owned that had that feature?
I vaguely remember having a hood light on some auto I had owned,but I cannot remember what it was.
1. Go to local discount or hardware store.
2. Buy a $2 flashlight
3. Put flashlight in glovebox.
Problem solved!
KIA doesn't have automatic locking doors when I slide it out of park or get to a certain speed, but my Ford Focus did. And it jacked the price up on the Focus. Each one of these little items keep the price higher. That is why KIA can build a good car at a good price. They have decided what drivers REALLY need and what they can do without. It keeps the price to a minimum.
If I need to lock my doors I just hit the lock button to lock them all. I can feel your pain a little when it comes to the light under the hood. I know what you mean. I missed it on the last four cars I had. Maybe cars run better these days and they don't think you'll break down on the side of the road and need that light. And with KIA (keeping that price low) it could be one more item that would take the price the other way..
Just my two cents worth... Still love my 2007 Optima LX 5 spd auto...
I need to take one thing back.... my Optima has only ONE hood strut. I just went out and checked.. Regardless I just throw it up an that is that.. I do miss the light under the hood to check the oil in my dark garage.
I think one of those shielded work-light that hook onto the inside of the hood work great.
You guys have a good day..
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
thanks,
Jim