Overview & Reviews

An auxiliary audio jack is added to the 2008 Kia Optima.

• Excellent crash scores, plenty of standard features at a low price, spacious backseat, generous warranty, surprisingly involving to drive around town.

• V6 offers little advantage over the more efficient inline-4, styling by the witness protection program, ABS not available on manual-shift LX model.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car - 2008 Kia Optima
  By Amanda - September 3 - 5:06 pm

  I recently bought the optima because I needed something more fuel efficient than a Durango. I am very impressed with the car. Not only does it look good for the price but it drives great too. The inside has everything that a person could possibly need. Nothing extra that could just cause problems in the future. I dont care for 4 cylinders but with gas prices the way they are I couldnt pass this car up. If I didnt no that the car was only a 4 cylinder I would have never guessed it. Great car for the price. I would recommend it to anyone looking for something easy on gas and still have good style.

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  Amazing Car! Worth every penny! - 2008 Kia Optima
  By Marjorie - May 19 - 12:23 pm

  Ive owned Hondas, Camrys, and other trendy cars in the past, but this is by far the best in terms of safety, price, and smooth riding. I love this car! Too bad people think its a cheap car b/c of the name brand, but its very reliable, rides smoothly, very safe 5 star-crash safety testing, 6 airbags, double safety bars on doors, etc. This car is by far better than any Honda, Camry, or Nissan in terms of gas mileage, price, warranty and safety. I highly recommend it to anyone buying a new car. You cant beat the warranty. I got free oil changes for 80K miles:)

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  A fair car for the price - 2008 Kia Optima
  By patdaddyt - May 9 - 5:49 pm

  Weve had our car for 3 1/2 years now, For the last few months our car has really bad road noise like a wheel bearing is going out or somethings wrong with the new tires we just put on the car. tom. were going to get it checked out a kia dealership maybe they can fix it.

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  Best Car Ive owned - 2008 Kia Optima
  By Jacob - May 7 - 1:20 pm

  Before this car I owned a 2007 Ford Focus. I had it for two years and decided I wanted something bigger. I went to the dealership just to price. Test drove the car and bought it on the spot. At first I thought that I had made a bad decision, after I had it for a few weeks I was glad I had bought it. The interior it awesome. Just dont like that lint sticks to the seats all the time. But besides that it is awesome. Was the best buy that I have ever made.

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  So far so good - 2008 Kia Optima
  By Eric - April 22 - 4:53 am

  I really like this car. Especially when compared to much more pricey models in its class. Drove Altima, Honda, and others, but landed with this car due to price and warranty. Paid 16K for the upgraded model with leather, etc. Very pleased.

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  Is that a Lexus? - 2008 Kia Optima
  By Paul Wernich - February 16 - 8:56 pm

  Several people have mistaken my black Optima for a Lexus and they are surprised to learn it is a $14,000 KIA. The car looks beautiful with its chrome trim and elegant lines. The interior is tasteful and stylish, although the seat fabric looks a little sub par compared to everything else. Lots of little extras make the car appear upscale including extended sun visors, steering wheel controls for cruise/stereo, and blue dash lighting. The car has 3000 miles and has had a few glitches. The center dome light didnt always come on, sometimes the trunk popped open when unlocking the doors and the 4 cyl engine sounds clattery. Hopefully the dealers are capable and cooperative. So far so good.