Topic: KIA's
myssfytz's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:19 PM
Anybody have a good/bad opinion or knowledge of them ?? I am on the market for a car and can get one, Kia Optima 2006 4 dr Sunroof 49k, for about 7k.A good friend is helping me in the finance dept of the dealership in Miami where it is.


Dont know much of them, I hear good and bad....what're your opinions ???


Anybody have one ???

Maudred's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:21 PM
I dont hear bad things about KIA's, my old partner drove one for 8 years. No issues. I like my chevy impala lt though. <3

Atlantis75's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:22 PM
ohh..I was thinking about something else with the same abbreviation.

I don't know so i googled it for you:


What Edmunds.com says

The roomy, well-equipped 2006 Kia Optima is a decent choice if you need a family sedan for well under $20,000. But if you want V6 power, we suggest spending a little more for the better-performing Hyundai Sonata.

Pros

Low price, pleasant highway ride, excellent warranty, 2006.5 model's peppy inline-4, roomy cabin, athletic handling.

Cons

Underpowered V6, some cheap interior bits on old model.



http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/2006/review.html

STARTRAVELER's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:22 PM
Edited by STARTRAVELER on Mon 09/07/09 07:27 PM
Have you researched the original price on that model ?Seems a little steep for what was a 10-12,ooo dollar car originally .Research it in Consumer Reports or Kelly Blue book

Britishfcuk's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:23 PM

ohh..I was thinking about something else with the same abbreviation.

I don't know so i googled it for you:


What Edmunds.com says

The roomy, well-equipped 2006 Kia Optima is a decent choice if you need a family sedan for well under $20,000. But if you want V6 power, we suggest spending a little more for the better-performing Hyundai Sonata.

Pros

Low price, pleasant highway ride, excellent warranty, 2006.5 model's peppy inline-4, roomy cabin, athletic handling.

Cons

Underpowered V6, some cheap interior bits on old model.



http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/2006/review.html


I was thinking ' Killed in Action '
Kia's the cars... - crap

Quietman_2009's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:23 PM
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/kia/

Maudred's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:23 PM

Have you researched the original price on that model ?Seems a little steep for what was a 10_12,ooodollar car originally .Research it in Consumer Reports or Kelly Blue book

I agree, KBB is the shiznit.

Maudred's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:24 PM


ohh..I was thinking about something else with the same abbreviation.

I don't know so i googled it for you:


What Edmunds.com says

The roomy, well-equipped 2006 Kia Optima is a decent choice if you need a family sedan for well under $20,000. But if you want V6 power, we suggest spending a little more for the better-performing Hyundai Sonata.

Pros

Low price, pleasant highway ride, excellent warranty, 2006.5 model's peppy inline-4, roomy cabin, athletic handling.

Cons

Underpowered V6, some cheap interior bits on old model.



http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/2006/review.html


I was thinking ' Killed in Action '
Kia's the cars... - crap



"Kia's the cars"
For posting an idiocy problem forum, you sure are right down here with us minglers.

myssfytz's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:25 PM

ohh..I was thinking about something else with the same abbreviation.

I don't know so i googled it for you:


What Edmunds.com says

The roomy, well-equipped 2006 Kia Optima is a decent choice if you need a family sedan for well under $20,000. But if you want V6 power, we suggest spending a little more for the better-performing Hyundai Sonata.

Pros

Low price, pleasant highway ride, excellent warranty, 2006.5 model's peppy inline-4, roomy cabin, athletic handling.

Cons

Underpowered V6, some cheap interior bits on old model.



http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/2006/review.html




laugh laugh laugh


Thanks Atlantis.

But whats a peppy inline ??? The way it handles ???


I think Im getting it for a good price, and its well taken care of and well, I NEED a newer car.Mine is about to fall to its death any week now....Doctors give about 3 months....

Atlantis75's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:28 PM


ohh..I was thinking about something else with the same abbreviation.

I don't know so i googled it for you:


What Edmunds.com says

The roomy, well-equipped 2006 Kia Optima is a decent choice if you need a family sedan for well under $20,000. But if you want V6 power, we suggest spending a little more for the better-performing Hyundai Sonata.

Pros

Low price, pleasant highway ride, excellent warranty, 2006.5 model's peppy inline-4, roomy cabin, athletic handling.

Cons

Underpowered V6, some cheap interior bits on old model.



http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/2006/review.html




laugh laugh laugh


Thanks Atlantis.

But whats a peppy inline ??? The way it handles ???


I think Im getting it for a good price, and its well taken care of and well, I NEED a newer car.Mine is about to fall to its death any week now....Doctors give about 3 months....


Peppy inline is like a 4 cylinder zippy- zappy engine that will prowl like a cat! :smile:

myssfytz's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:32 PM



ohh..I was thinking about something else with the same abbreviation.

I don't know so i googled it for you:


What Edmunds.com says

The roomy, well-equipped 2006 Kia Optima is a decent choice if you need a family sedan for well under $20,000. But if you want V6 power, we suggest spending a little more for the better-performing Hyundai Sonata.

Pros

Low price, pleasant highway ride, excellent warranty, 2006.5 model's peppy inline-4, roomy cabin, athletic handling.

Cons

Underpowered V6, some cheap interior bits on old model.



http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/2006/review.html


I was thinking ' Killed in Action '
Kia's the cars... - crap



"Kia's the cars"
For posting an idiocy problem forum, you sure are right down here with us minglers.


And you are talking to whom ???

myssfytz's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:34 PM



ohh..I was thinking about something else with the same abbreviation.

I don't know so i googled it for you:


What Edmunds.com says

The roomy, well-equipped 2006 Kia Optima is a decent choice if you need a family sedan for well under $20,000. But if you want V6 power, we suggest spending a little more for the better-performing Hyundai Sonata.

Pros

Low price, pleasant highway ride, excellent warranty, 2006.5 model's peppy inline-4, roomy cabin, athletic handling.

Cons

Underpowered V6, some cheap interior bits on old model.



http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/2006/review.html




laugh laugh laugh


Thanks Atlantis.

But whats a peppy inline ??? The way it handles ???


I think Im getting it for a good price, and its well taken care of and well, I NEED a newer car.Mine is about to fall to its death any week now....Doctors give about 3 months....


Peppy inline is like a 4 cylinder zippy- zappy engine that will prowl like a cat! :smile:



Ive got 2 cats....so do I get double the prowl ???

:smile: laugh

Atlantis75's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:35 PM
Edited by Atlantis75 on Mon 09/07/09 07:36 PM

And you are talking to whom ???

He was talking to britishcfuk, he made a rather interesting point of view earlier, that was deleted.

myssfytz's photo
Mon 09/07/09 07:37 PM


And you are talking to whom ???

He was talking to britishcfuk, he made a rather interesting point of view earlier, that was deleted.



Thanks you.Kinda thought so, but wasnt sure.


Didnt catch that.Guess Im lucky.