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855 messages, Last post on Sep 14, 2009 at 9:43 AM
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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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Replying to: csandste (Aug 25, 2009 3:10 pm) 
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Replying to: backy (Aug 25, 2009 4:41 pm)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Aug 25, 2009 5:09 pm) If you hated everything about it, why were you so stupid as to buy it?
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Replying to: csandste (Aug 26, 2009 12:21 pm) |
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Somebody posted that they had to replace that belt at 30,000 miles.I asked what the symptom was which made them check it.There was no reply to my question,so here I am asking other Optma owners again.Is there something I should be watching for which will give me a hint that my sepentine needs attention?
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I am referring to the ridiculously hard to get to fuel filter.I had one service supervisor tell me not to bother unless it starts causing problems.I heard the same thing from a certified Chrysler mechanic who I know personally.Anybody have any thoughts on that issue?
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Sep 12, 2009 8:36 am) Sue
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