Overview & Reviews
For 2005, the Optima wears clear turn signal lenses up front, the sunroof on the EX gains a one-touch opening feature and the optional leather seats get new stitching.
- Low price, pleasant highway ride, refined V6, lots of storage space, excellent warranty.
User Reviews:
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AWSOME - 2005 Kia Optima
By Azmale - December 30 - 1:13 amI just recently bought this vehicle and it has been the most fun to drive being a valet by day i drive many high end vehicles and this is so much bang for the buck the V6 is powerful the ride is wonderful ive already put many miles on it and i plan to put alot more on it!!!
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Best for the money - 2005 Kia Optima
By jne7690 - December 25 - 9:46 amI love this car i used to own a avalon and i feel like i have stepped up! I love the v6 engine and the sportronic transmission. and most importantly i feel better because of the free 10 year warranty!
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Fun & Easy to Drive - 2005 Kia Optima
By happywheels - December 17 - 1:53 pmI bought my Kia EX brand new in 2005. Its now 2014 and shes still running great & looks wonderful. The leather interior has done extremely well and there has only been one minor switch that was fixed ... other than that shes be completely problem free. Only trading her since we need a larger vehicle; otherwise, Id keep her for another 9 years! Great purchase! We actually purchase another Optima in 2011 and its doing great also. The larger vehicle will also be a Kia. Great cars.
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Kia Optima - 2005 Kia Optima
By Tim A - November 23 - 6:46 amI never thought I would own a KIA. After looking at the Mazada 3, and 6, the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry there was no comparison when you looked at what you got for your dollar. I am very satisfied with my dollar return, crash ratings and most importantly the warranty that was standard. Great car for the value. Look out Honda and Toyota.
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Excellent value, excellent car! - 2005 Kia Optima
By mark wilms - August 25 - 9:03 amI have had my Optima for 8 months and have done extensive traveling. I have had not one problem with the car. It has plenty of get up and go which is important to me especially since I used to own a Mustang. I would have no problems recommending this car. If you are on a budget it is an excellent value.
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Best in class - 2005 Kia Optima
By Harv - August 10 - 4:20 pmVery pleased with this car. Handles very well but not a sports car. comfortable and very quiet. Great warranty.
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great car - 2005 Kia Optima
By kia - June 4 - 7:40 pmthis is a good car for the money. it sounds like a new car all the time.
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The Kia that kept on going... - 2005 Kia Optima
By Satisfied Owner - March 15 - 10:03 pmWe have owned this car for four years now, out of it we have had to take it to the shop 3 times in the last year. Thankfully the Bumper to Bumper waranty cover it. So far the struts had to be tightened, the driver side door lock regulator (I had to crawl out of the passenger side for days! LOL!) and I had to have the passenger window motor replaced because it was noisey. All of these have been minor repairs, we are finally nearing 50,000 miles and it has never let us down, stranded or anything to that affect. No one believes how fast this car can actually go, but on a trip to Georiga after we first got it, I got it up to 137 MPH and it handled very well. Better than my 98 Z28.
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Solid Car - 2005 Kia Optima
By OnlyHonda - February 28 - 4:16 pmI am converted to Kia. This car excels all of my expectations for the money. You know that if a company backs up a car with such a warranty, they know they are going to still make a profit. With the new innovations of the sister company Hyundai, I can see even better things coming from Kia and for this specific model.
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Kia has got me!! - 2005 Kia Optima
By Jackie T - February 14 - 1:23 amI just purchased a 2005 Kia Optima after trading in my 2004 Kia Optima. I love the V6 power because i had the 4 cylinder previously. This car has got damn near everything i want in a vehicle.
