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#30 of 139 Re: A POINT TO PONDER [sike00] by mickeyrom Mar 10, 2007 (5:56 am)
Replying to: sike00 (Mar 10, 2007 1:01 am) OK...I just thought you would like the problem resolved.Chrysler has been having the same problem,but thats another story.
#31 of 139 Re: csandste... [iluvmysephia1] by mickeyrom Mar 10, 2007 (6:11 am)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Mar 09, 2007 8:21 pm) If you're in the "test drive" mode,drive a Prius.I promise that you will be impressed.Beside the obvious economy,it rides better than the Optima and has a really nice interior.The styling is a bit quirky,but that's part of it's charm.If I hadn't made the mistake of buying the Sonata,I would definitely be getting one of those hybrids.BTW,the trade in value of my 4 month old,4000 miles on the odometer KIA,is between 7 and 10K.(list price $23,400)That is beyond disgusting.I would not recommend this brand to anyone,unless you will keep it like forever.
#32 of 139 Real world MPG by pat HOST Mar 12, 2007 (12:25 pm)
How's everyone's fuel mileage looking these days?   Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Mar 12, 2007 1:07 pm) mickeyrom (Mar 14, 2007 9:02 am) viclikescars2 (Mar 15, 2007 2:38 pm) mickeyrom (Mar 15, 2007 3:20 pm)
#33 of 139 Re: Real world MPG [pat] by mickeyrom Mar 12, 2007 (1:07 pm)
Replying to: pat (Mar 12, 2007 12:25 pm) Since I bought my 4 cyl Optima EX,21.3MPG.70% highway.
#34 of 139 Re: Real world MPG [pat] by mickeyrom Mar 14, 2007 (9:02 am)
Replying to: pat (Mar 12, 2007 12:25 pm) Gosh,seems like this thread has fallen on hard times,huh?Do you own an Optima yourself,and if you do are you satisfied? Replies to this message: viclikescars2 (Mar 15, 2007 2:38 pm) mickeyrom (Mar 15, 2007 3:20 pm)
#35 of 139 Re: Real world MPG [mickeyrom] by viclikescars2 Mar 15, 2007 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: mickeyrom (Mar 14, 2007 9:02 am) "Do you own an Optima yourself...?"   Yes, we do. We bought the LX-V6 (Bright Silver) on 6/23/06 from Crown Kia. The mileage is just over 6K, with no real trouble at all. The only thing that did happen was the TPMS light came on due to, we were told, a sensor out of calibration. They re-set the light, no further problem.   Our MPG, with two different drivers, mostly urban interstate, runs a consistent 23.4. And, at least when I drive, all six of the cylinders get used...   I like the car. I like the Dealer. We will almost certainly buy another Kia. Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Mar 15, 2007 3:20 pm)
#36 of 139 Re: Real world MPG [viclikescars2] by mickeyrom Mar 15, 2007 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: viclikescars2 (Mar 15, 2007 2:38 pm) I'm glad one of us is satisfied.If my gas mileage eventually matches my 2006 Sonata's,I will accept this Hyundai stepchild. As far as the dealer is concerned,I bought my Hyundai Sonata and the KIA Optima from a giant multi-brand complex,Lujack motors in Davenport Iowa.The service dept.for Hyundai was A+,but I had a less positive relationship with the KIA.Maybe it was just me,but I started taking my car to a different dealer,so things are looking up.BTW,your mileage...has it increased dramatically once you passed 5000K?
#37 of 139 Correction on my original MPG post. by mickeyrom Mar 19, 2007 (12:47 pm)
I have "re calibrated"my figures and here is the current corrected figure.14 fill ups,70-80% highway,24.02 MPG. Right now this car shows 4012 miles on the odometer.
#38 of 139 23 mpg mostly around town... by csandste Mar 19, 2007 (12:59 pm)
my wife filled up this week. First major trip later this week. Frankly I'm averaging about the same with the Optima 4 as the Malibu Maxx 6. 22-23 around town and low thirties on highway. That's about 2 mpg less than I got with my Elantra and about what I expected. If it's typical Hyundai it will go up about 1-2 mpg when fully broken in.   Mickeyrom, your reported mileage with the Hyundai was exceptional. Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Mar 19, 2007 1:21 pm) csandste (Mar 19, 2007 1:36 pm) mickeyrom (Mar 19, 2007 2:01 pm)
#39 of 139 Re: 23 mpg mostly around town... [csandste] by mickeyrom Mar 19, 2007 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: csandste (Mar 19, 2007 12:59 pm) Your 23MPG around town is what is truly exceptional.My Sonata got that average up by the great Hwy mileage,because in the city it never reached even 15.Usually a little over 14 thats all,but once it was rolling it would register as much as 37 on the computer,which was within a mile or so of actual. BTW Im currently doing a full tank on strictly city driving,and its not so cold any more.When I do a fill up I will do a report on that.I'm hoping that this time it at least matches the Sonata's 14-15 MPG. Replies to this message: csandste (Mar 19, 2007 1:36 pm) mickeyrom (Mar 19, 2007 2:01 pm)

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