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#51 of 855 Re: dinky Kia dealers by b3nut Feb 23, 2006 (1:30 pm)
There are two Kia dealers in Madison WI, and they both are usually well-stocked, though Russ Darrow Kia on the west side has more Rios than Capitol Kia on the east side. Both are adjacent to larger domestic dealerships owned by the same respective established concerns, so Kia's getting pretty solidly based in Wisconsin. Also there's Harms Kia down in Janesville, nice modern facility but I noticed on their stickers they like to tack on a lot of extras, like pinstriping (which is tacky IMHO). They've got a lot of last year's Rios they're trying to unload...had to drive around their lot awhile to find an 06. Darrow's is nice, it's closest to me and they let me take a Rio5 out alone. That's most likely where I'll be buying my Rio5 in a couple months.   That new Optima...wow. Love the blue dash lights! That's a sharp car right there...nice inside and out. I could get used to a car like that. Way to go Hyundai-Kia...you guys are kicking butt. Kia styling especially...they're making some *really* nice-looking vehicles.   Todd in Beerbratistan
#52 of 855 Re: 2006.5 Kia Optima Pricing up on website [crazyfuzz] by jtz Feb 23, 2006 (2:12 pm)
Replying to: crazyfuzz (Feb 23, 2006 1:27 pm) So the price hasn't really increased for the LX though; however, the EX has. That just shows how much value this NICE looking car has!
#53 of 855 Re: American built KIAs [lightfootfl] by mechanic80 Mar 02, 2006 (10:24 am)
Replying to: lightfootfl (Feb 21, 2006 5:00 am) Nothing earth-shaking on the build quality issue but not unimportant. Spare tire mounting loose and rattling (several reports.) Trim bezels on seat belt anchors missing/backward(?), misalignment of (unspecified) exterior molding. Little stuff. But, like I said, not unimportant. Replies to this message: jtz (Mar 04, 2006 11:12 am)
#55 of 855 Re: American built KIAs [mechanic80] by jtz Mar 04, 2006 (11:12 am)
Replying to: mechanic80 (Mar 02, 2006 10:24 am) For your information, the trim bezels on the seat belt anchors are located in the trunk. To me this is more convenience because if I am loading something very long I can just push the button from the truck and the back seats go down without even opening up the back door. If the spear tire is lose and rattling, were you driving it at the auto show or did you just open up the truck and happened to miss the trim bezels yet went into the spear tire and moving it. Because you witnessed that the spare tire was lose and rattling(to me unimportant) did you at least get into the drivers seat? I did and I noticed and other non Kia customers noticed that in all the cars in the midsize class that it had the most leg room than most of the cars in it's class. I seen a lot of people gathered around the car ;yet, I didn't see anyone fooling around with a spare tire. Is the spare tire matching alloy or temporary steel?
#56 of 855 Optima impressions by backy Mar 12, 2006 (12:52 pm)
I got to sit in a 2006.5 Optima at my local auto show yesterday. It was a red LX I4 automatic, $18,250 sticker price. I really liked the car and its features for the money: 5-speed Shiftronic automatic, telescopic wheel with audio controls, folding mirrors, etc. There was also a LX V6 on a pedestal and I noticed it starts under $20k (2.7L V6 however). Also, I found out that the manual seat on the Optima is comfortable for me, unlike the manual seat on the Sonata. So I could go with the base LX model on the Optima vs. a loaded GLS or an LX with power seat on the Sonata.   I talked at length with a regional Kia rep (it was kind of slow in the Kia display). I asked him how much ABS and ESC would cost on the LX. He said $600. That means an LX automatic with all the safety features I want would be under $19k--about $2500 less than what a Sonata GLS with power seat would list for.   However, I found out when I got home and checked kia.com that the LX I4 is not available with ABS and ESC--you have to get the LX V6 or the EX. The option (have to get them together) is $600 like the rep said. So the minimum price for an Optima for me would be about $20,500--not any savings over the Sonata given the rebates on the Sonata.   I am hoping that for 2007 Kia will make ABS and ESC at least an option on the LX I4, as it really has all the features I need otherwise.
#57 of 855 Kia Optima now on sale. by azera25 Mar 27, 2006 (11:24 pm)
The Kia USA site now has 2006.5 Optima on display.   Look great, can't wait to see one on the street!!   http://www.kia.com/06optima/ Replies to this message: chuck1959 (Apr 28, 2006 9:57 am)
#58 of 855 Kia Optima movie. by azera25 Mar 27, 2006 (11:29 pm)
It takes awhile to download, but it is really worth it. A great movie to show the different sides of the new Optima!   http://lotze.kia.co.kr/lotze_cinema.htm   Watch the movie!! Action packed and great fun to watch!! Lots of special effects! I'm surprised they put this much of a budget on a ad-type movie.
#59 of 855 ^ by azera25 Mar 27, 2006 (11:30 pm)
To help watch the movie with easy, try pausing in the beginning to let it download abit before you play the movie. The movie will be smoother this way. It might even be a good idea to let half or more of the movie download before playing it.
#60 of 855 Optima? Keep looking ... by clarencehollow Apr 13, 2006 (7:17 pm)
You can buy a New 2006 Chevy Mailbu for $200 bucks over invoice anywhere, and at $16,200 it offer a great platform, more room, great power, better fuel economy and a better Insurance Rating ... and a dealership convenient everywhere. Just take a look at it if your considering, the Kia, Honda, Toyota or Nissan ... the Malibu is excellent, and one heck of a good buy! FYI! If you want an even better deal on the new style Malibu, pick up a used one with under 15,ooo miles for about $10K! Replies to this message: jchan2 (Apr 14, 2006 6:41 am)

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