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Re: flush transmission [jimrich]
by mickeyrom
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Jun 13, 2009 (6:33 am)
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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.
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Re: The Optima's real advantages over Sanata [jtz]
by mickeyrom
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Jun 13, 2009 (6:40 am)
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Replying to: jtz (Feb 03, 2006 5:24 pm)
SONATA
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Re: More Action on The Board [aruba531]
by mickeyrom
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Jun 13, 2009 (7:00 am)
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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.
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2008 KIA Optima
by rfelt
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Jun 12, 2009 (6:23 pm)
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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?
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Re: 2008 KIA Optima [rfelt]
by backy
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Jun 12, 2009 (8:24 pm)
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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.
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Re: 2008 KIA Optima [rfelt]
by mickeyrom
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Jun 13, 2009 (5:25 am)
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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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Re: 2008 KIA Optima [backy]
by mickeyrom
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Jun 13, 2009 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 12, 2009 8:24 pm)
Backy ole chum,no offense,but how can you have a problem with something that you don't have?(scratching head)Many EX models with I4 engines have those features,don't you agree? Mine certainly does.
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Re: 2008 KIA Optima [mickeyrom]
by backy
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Jun 13, 2009 (5:41 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Jun 13, 2009 5:28 am)
I can have a "problem" in the fact I would probably own an Optima now would it not be for the hard-to-find ABS and ESC before 2009 MY. And when I was looking high and low for an Optima, new or used, with ABS/ESC I found ONE (EX) I4 model within a 500 mile radius of me (actually it was about 400 miles away, in Schaumburg) in a six-month period. I also found one used 2007 EX I4, but it was sold before I could get to it. I wouldn't call that "many."
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Re: 2008 KIA Optima [backy]
by mickeyrom
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Jun 13, 2009 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 13, 2009 5:41 am)
Now come on Backy.Having difficulty finding a car with the options you want does not constitute a problem with the car.
I will admit that finding a used EX is not easy.Maybe that is because that once somebody buys one they keep it.That is how I am with my Optima.So far it's been a joy.
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Re: 2008 KIA Optima [mickeyrom]
by backy
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Jun 13, 2009 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Jun 13, 2009 6:26 am)
The poster asked if there were "any problems" they should know about. They didn't specify what kind of problem. I think that not having ABS readily available on a modern car is a problem. A big one. If you don't, fine. Can we move on?
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