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#816 of 855 Re: More Action on The Board [bmetelsky] by aruba531 May 10, 2009 (6:58 am)
Replying to: bmetelsky (May 10, 2009 6:11 am) Just last week I had to get my serpentine belt replaced on my 2007 Kia Optima too. I had 29,000 miles on mine. I got the 100,000 mile warranty and it wasn't covered. Said it was one of those maintenance items. I was so mad, I had my husband change it for me. Also other problems I had was getting my directional fixed. Right after I bought the car that went, but was covered, but it was a pain losing the car for a couple of days. 1st time when I brought it in, they had to order the part so I ended up losing the car for the whole day till they decided to tell me that and then had to do it all over again the next time. This week my front tire keeps losing pressure. Found out nail was in the side wall. I know this isn't Kia's problem, but I haven't had much luck lately. Also found a dead bird in my grill. Must be an omen. haha Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Jun 13, 2009 7:00 am)
#817 of 855 I like my Optima by dkh1967 May 10, 2009 (12:13 pm)
It's been a great car. The only thing I don't like is the automatic transmission changing too quick. I'll say the 2.4 has a lot of power! I've never driven a 4 banger like this one before. But it seems like a lot of power for the transmission to take.   Overall this is one of the best cars I've ever owned.. And that 5th gear slows those RPMs on interstate. I'll be doing 80 before I know it. The cruise control is a nice feature and a needed one to keep from getting tickets. It's a smooth car on the open road. Friends that have driven it swear to God it's a 6 cylinder... It's also the quietest 4 cylinder I've ever had when its idling. It's a nice ride to be an economy, cheaper brand. I get lots of "what is that?" at work. The headlights and overall look gives it an uprate look. Replies to this message: csandste (May 18, 2009 9:30 pm) epekarik (Jun 21, 2009 7:35 am)
#818 of 855 Re: I like my Optima [dkh1967] by csandste May 18, 2009 (9:30 pm)
Replying to: dkh1967 (May 10, 2009 12:13 pm) I agree that the transmission hunts between gears. I usually shove it into manual mode in fifth on long trips. This increases gas mileage.
#819 of 855 flush transmission by jimrich Jun 01, 2009 (9:51 pm)
I am getting a lot of specific info to flush my '07 2.4 optima transmission. When I look at info in Kia tech web page, there are a lot of details missing. For example, I just bought a filter for my trans which mounts outside like an engine oil filter but see nothing like that at the Kia Tech page (?). I haven't looked under the car yet to see if there is such an external filter.   My question is which is the return line to the trans cooler? Have any of you flushed an '07 optima trans? If so, can you offer any special info about problems or details on doing a flush? thanks jim Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Jun 13, 2009 6:33 am)
#820 of 855 Re: flush transmission [jimrich] by mickeyrom Jun 13, 2009 (6:33 am)
Replying to: jimrich (Jun 01, 2009 9:51 pm) Some dealers offer only the more expensive flush,but that is not required.I just get the fluid changed approx every two years by a dealer and my warranty is all good.That is more than is required in the owners manual.When I got my change at around 25K miles,they asked me why? They recommended changing the tranny fluid at 30K miles.
#821 of 855 Re: The Optima's real advantages over Sanata [jtz] by mickeyrom Jun 13, 2009 (6:40 am)
Replying to: jtz (Feb 03, 2006 5:24 pm) SONATA
#822 of 855 Re: More Action on The Board [aruba531] by mickeyrom Jun 13, 2009 (7:00 am)
Replying to: aruba531 (May 10, 2009 6:58 am) What were the symptoms of a bad serpentine? 30K seems like a very early demise for any belt.
#823 of 855 2008 KIA Optima by rfelt Jun 12, 2009 (6:23 pm)
I am thinking of buying a 2008 model KIA optima, but not sure. Is it a good car? Are the any problems I should know about? Is the quality good? Replies to this message: backy (Jun 12, 2009 8:24 pm) mickeyrom (Jun 13, 2009 5:28 am) backy (Jun 13, 2009 5:41 am) and 7 more... mickeyrom (Jun 13, 2009 5:25 am)
#824 of 855 Re: 2008 KIA Optima [rfelt] by backy Jun 12, 2009 (8:24 pm)
Replying to: rfelt (Jun 12, 2009 6:23 pm) The only significant problem I have with the 2008 Optima is that important safety features--ABS and ESC--are optional and almost impossible to find, especially on the I4 cars. And I think the I4 is a much better buy than the weak V6, which has higher maintenance costs (timing belt vs. chain, harder to replace spark plugs etc.) than the I4. If the lack of ABS and ESC doesn't bother you, you can find great deals on the 2008 Optima, either as a new close-out (may still be a few left) or a slightly used car. Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Jun 13, 2009 5:28 am) backy (Jun 13, 2009 5:41 am) mickeyrom (Jun 13, 2009 6:26 am) and 6 more...
#825 of 855 Re: 2008 KIA Optima [rfelt] by mickeyrom Jun 13, 2009 (5:25 am)
Replying to: rfelt (Jun 12, 2009 6:23 pm) I have a 2006.5 Optima EX and the only difference is that mine has a tape deck in additional to the 6 disk CD changer.I have K on it and I still love it.No problems.You might get a better deal on a 2007,and it is essentially the same car.I agree with the other poster that the 2.4 engine is by far the better option. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone,even friends and family members. Keep in touch to let us know your impressions if you get an Optima.

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