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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  Used 2004 Kia LX V6 - 2004 Kia Optima
  By s4templeton - December 5 - 7:50 pm

  I used to have a Civic so the V6 is a lot of power for me and I love it. Gas mileage has been 27 with mixed but mostly highway driving. I like this car a lot because of the price. If it holds up, I feel its a great car for the price. Everything Ive read says the Kia is quality and shouldnt fall apart on me. V6 is quiet compared to our 4 cylinder Spectra and as a young couple we feel like weve bought an adult car. The best selling point is the price. I bought used for $10,300 with 24,500 miles on it. Reliability is yet to be seen.

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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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  Optima - 2004 Kia Optima
  By KIA - October 9 - 3:43 pm

  I bought my Optima with about 52000 miles. Overall, it is pretty reliable and fuel economy is good, however it could be better. So far the only things I had to replace are the power steering hose, batteries and the lightbulb in the headlight. At times when I start my car, the cars stalls and takes a couple of seconds to start going.

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  Kia Magentis 2004 Model - 2004 Kia Optima
  By alfybio - September 29 - 9:17 am

  I have found this car great value for my almost meagre spend on it. The car starts effortlessly, almost before the ignition is turned, its silent, and just purrs when running. In motion it is very stable, and appears to bounce when it hits a bump.

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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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  The headlamps - 2004 Kia Optima
  By The Captain - August 1 - 2:40 am

  The 2004 Optima has an issue with the headlamp lenses. It is sort of a cataract on the lens itself. After a while you will not pass an inspection As I found out and too late they refused to warranty this item since it is there problem, the dealer strung me along to come back and replaced light bulbs. SO that I would have to pay for new lamps Check your Kias and get it done before the warranty is out. I Like the Kia , but do to the poor quality of service networks I will trade for a better brand name next time.

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  04 EX V6 Optima - 2004 Kia Optima
  By Matt Tyndall - May 4 - 6:40 am

  Ive had the car for 5 months and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Its only shortcomings are sup-par fuel mileage and raw acceleration. Everything else has exceeded my expectations. The car appears to be solidly built and hasnt burned a lick of oil for the first 10K miles.

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  great car for the money - 2004 Kia Optima
  By edeagle - March 31 - 10:00 am

  my second kia optima was very satisfied with first one which was totaled when hit in drivers side door side airbag saved me from injury just bought my second one to replace it

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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.