Overview & Reviews

The Kia Optima receives only minor revisions for the 2004 model year. The grille has been revised, 16-inch wheels are now standard on V6 models and the alloy wheels on the EX (last year's SE) have been redesigned. Finally, an in-glass antenna replaces the old power mast style unit from last year, but only on the EX and the LX with the optional cassette/CD audio system.

• Excellent warranty, pleasant highway ride, lots of features for the price.

User Reviews:

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  Kia Optima - 2004 Kia Optima
  By jamesgw - April 16 - 10:00 am

  Have had no problems..only service has been oil changes

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  My first car - 2004 Kia Optima
  By ameagle177 - January 13 - 2:17 pm

  I bought this car two years ago as my first car, i got it for 400 bucks all smashed up. i fixed it at 75k miles and ive had no problems at all except crank sensor and belt squeak. I drive it pretty rough, but i perform all needed routine maintenance. it now has 86k miles and has served me well.

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  Solid Car for the $$$ - 2004 Kia Optima
  By grinder - January 7 - 2:00 am

  I love this car! For the money I paid, I felt like I was stealing this car from the dealer!! Great warranty. Lots of power. Decent milage. Solid and (so far) reliable.

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  shes real pretty - 2004 Kia Optima
  By jo beadling - November 15 - 10:00 am

  i needed something that got good gas mileage.i now get 425 miles on a tank.thats mostly back roads and some highway.

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  AWESOM CAR - 2004 Kia Optima
  By SRatl3 - November 15 - 10:00 am

  This car is the most awesom car for the price. The power the optima v6 has is so fast, you will have no problem in taking off or passing. This car will definately put you back in your seats. It is hard to believe all the extras that come standard on my car. I cannot speak highly enough about this car except try it you will like it.

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  Kias are GREAT - 2004 Kia Optima
  By dbstory - October 23 - 6:03 pm

  I traded in a brand new Nissan Sentra to get this car. The dealer went out of their way to put me in this beautiful silver V6 with power everything. So far my only problem is the battery is dead in my key FOB already. I can live with that -- the car came with two FOBS.

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  I love my Optima - 2004 Kia Optima
  By Junneau - October 9 - 10:00 am

  My 4 cylinder does not have a noisy engine. Ive had no problems to date. People ask me all the time what kind of car it is (logo is on the back of car), because the body is so nice. It looks, feels and drives like a luxury car, but it was affordable for me. I love my car and Im thankful for it. Time will only tell if it stands the test of time. Im hoping its overall performance rates like a Toyota or Nissan (engines last forever).

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  WOW - 2004 Kia Optima
  By dntfeartareaper - September 12 - 10:50 am

  I bought this car with 9,000 miles on it. Great car for the price. This four cylinder moves, Ive beat Camaros, v6 Cavaliers an Accord and a Volvo. I now have 40,000 miles on it and its still going very strong. All thats been done to it since Ive had it is that I put on a k&n filter, got a trans flush and oil changes. Sound system was good but I upgraded it. Design is awesome. Great car for college students or anyone for that matter

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  HORRIBLE piece of junk - 2004 Kia Optima
  By David - July 20 - 3:43 pm

  Have had my Kia for about 2 years. Constant trouble. Timing belt, pully, power steering, and now the computer is out. Guess I will have to sell it on ebay for a few hundred bucks.

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  just rating - 2004 Kia Optima
  By plains001 - July 4 - 10:00 am

  a good all around car