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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  Great car for the price - 2004 Kia Optima
  By a good one - October 14 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car new six years ago. The only thing Ive had to replace are the tires and the battery. I think this car is an excellent value. Just had the 60,000 mile service. Its running great and I plan to keep it until the warranty expires in 37,000 miles.

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  good as any other car i had! - 2004 Kia Optima
  By MAURICE HAMEL - September 18 - 10:00 am

  I HAVE NOTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT THIS VEHICLE,IT HAS BEEN A GOOD RELIABLE AUTO , I BOUGHT IT IN JAN 2004 I HAVE 26500 MILES ON IT , ITS BEEN IN BELOW ZERO WEATHER, AND VERY HOT WEATHER, AND IT PERFORMED FLAULESSLY,I GET 31 MILE PG ON HIWAY AND I LOVE THIS CAR. I HAD CHEV,CORSICA,2 LUMINAS,BUICK REGAL,CHEV VENTURA VAN,ALL NEW AND THIS CAR IS AS GOOD AS ANY OF THEM!

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  Incredible Pearl White Finish - 2004 Kia Optima
  By Ben B - August 12 - 10:00 am

  Great value. We love this car. Handles well, comfortable ride, nice touches, like auto dimming mirror, 4-wheel disc brakes, and four airbags standard on the EX. Feels like a luxury car!

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  Great car so far... - 2004 Kia Optima
  By ledbus1259 - February 27 - 6:10 am

  My last two cars were Nissan Altimas. I got priced out of that market and picked up a new Optima for $4100 less then and Altima. The gas mileage has been great and I just love the all around good looks of this vehicle. Read the fine print on the warranty though, lots of items not covered after the first year.

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  my kia optima - 2004 Kia Optima
  By judychitt - January 15 - 2:00 am

  the 2004 Kia Optima is an affordable luxury mid size car. Great visibility and handling. Sleek lines and comfortable seating. The manual transmission is smooth and easy to shift and fun to drive! the extra defrost vents on the front doors are just one example of creative and useful engineering. and you cant beat the Kia warranty and customer service that Kia provides.

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  My New Kia - 2004 Kia Optima
  By Donshelton - January 10 - 10:00 am

  I have found this Kia to be an excellent value for the money. The dealership gave over $4000 in rebates, bringing my cost to $11,987. You cant get used for that price.

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  first new car in 20? years - 2004 Kia Optima
  By neededacar - October 17 - 10:00 am

  I originally went for the least expensive, highest mpg I could find. The Rio was just to small and offered no extras to speak of. I purchased a demo with 15K on it already. Very Impressive functionality and preformance for a comfortable vehicle with 28.7 open road mpg.

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  love it - 2004 Kia Optima
  By ryjake03 - July 28 - 2:00 am

  i love it. i feel beautiful in it.

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  Happy kia Owner - 2004 Kia Optima
  By HappyKiaDriver - July 23 - 10:00 am

  After reading a few of these reviews I decided to post one of my own. I have owned my Kia less than 4 months and have put over 10,000 miles one it. While I must admit the engine is a little noise at idle the ride on the road is extremely quiet. Trying to figure out where other people get the noisy comment from. I have been extremely pleased with the ride and fuel milage from my Kia. It is a nice sedan to drive, not a sporty performer but I knew that when I bought the car. Over all for the money I think the car is a comfortable and quiet ride and an enjoyable car to own.

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  The continuing evolution of Kia - 2004 Kia Optima
  By Mike - June 23 - 1:13 pm

  Traded my 2000 Kia Sephia, the worst car ever made in the history of the world, for the 04 Optima. Had decided to give Kia another shot at showing me they knew what they were doing. Excellent move - I now drive a car with styling that makes BMW and Mercedes owners turn their heads, performance is excellent, and the build quality (unlike the 00 Sephia) is exceptional. Other than having to replace the factory-original Kumho tires at 18,000 miles (Kumho - these things disintegrate early and often), Ive had to do oil changes and thats it. Fantastic reliability.