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Replying to: backy (Jun 13, 2009 5:41 am) 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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Replying to: mickeyrom (Jun 13, 2009 6:26 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 13, 2009 9:01 am) What warranty protection do I get on a used 2006.5 (new body style) Optima LX? I know that the 10 year/100k mile powertrain warranty doesn't transfer, but what about the 5 year/60k bumper to bumper warranty (which includes the powertrain)? And if that does transfer, how do I prove the previous owner followed Kia's service schedule? I am under the impression that if the previous owner did not follow Kia's service schedule, even on a minor issue, Kia will try to void the entire warranty if I have an issue. Any help would be appreciated.
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Replying to: mikemartin (Jun 20, 2009 8:33 pm) Mike,no offense,but why would you buy a car that hasn't been properly maintained. As far as I know,the only maintenance that would affect the warranty would be the oil changes and the tranny fluid changes.That is only if those two units were to fail.Surely not rotating the tires(just an example) would affect your warranty. If it were me,I would do a complete service on this car, and thereafter faithfully follow the recommended service while keeping all the receipts.
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Replying to: dkh1967 (May 10, 2009 12:13 pm) |
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Jun 21, 2009 5:49 am) I don't know that the prior owner failed to maintain the car per Kia's recommended service schedule. What I'm saying is that I'd like to know that they did, and have the records to prove it, in case there's a problem later, and Kia brings the issue up.
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Replying to: mikemartin (Jun 21, 2009 10:16 am) 1) You are buying the car from a Kia dealer. You get them to state, in writing, that the car is covered by the remainder of the 5/60k factory warranty. After that, it's up to you to maintain the car according to the manufacturer's recommended service schedule. 2) The owner had the car serviced at a Kia or other service center that maintains computer records. You get a printout of those records and verify the car was maintained properly. 3) The owner has hardcopy records of all servicing, showing the car was maintained properly. 4) The owner makes a written, sworn (before a notary public) statement that he/she performed all service according to the manufacturer's service schedule (not sure that will satisfy Kia if there's a dispute, but it's better than nothing). 5) Carfax shows all servicing was done (not real likely, as I've found Carfax unreliable in showing ALL servicing records). Or, 6) You can't verify that the car was serviced according to the manufacturer's schedule, hence buying the car is a crapshoot, in multiple ways.
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Replying to: backy (Jun 22, 2009 2:06 pm) I'm finding out that warranty issues are an often overlooked technicality by a lot of used car buyers, not just Kia buyers, and if one is not careful, lack of due diligence will come back to bite one in the rear with an expensive and uncovered repair. |
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Was surprised to see the overall evaluation of the 07 Optima to be under eight, especially since it was quite high the last time I checked. Note the large block of extremely low rated comments, things I never see on the forum http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/2007/consumerreview.html --- is there some kind of Toyota salesman out there getting even or does the 07 really suck (earlier and later models don't seem to reflect this), and last time I checked http://www.truedelta.com had owners experience with the Optima at the top end.
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Replying to: csandste (Aug 25, 2009 3:10 pm)  Then there's the one where "Hyundai" refused to honor the warranty because they said service was not performed at a dealership. Uh, isn't this a KIA?? Also consider CR's reliability data has the '07 Optima rated "Much above average" (red dot) as of April 2009, which is about the timeframe of many of the negative comments (that issue was published around March 1, 2009). All of the engine and transmission categories are "much above average" also. The timing is... interesting. I particularly like "Bev"''s multiple reviews. First she writes a balanced review, some negative but some positive marks. Then someone else posts a review with all 1's. Bev comes back and posts another review a few days after her first, this time with all 1's. It's also interesting how some engine and transmission problems can affect a car's comfort, and interior and exterior design--those are 1's too. 
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