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139 messages, Last post on Sep 16, 2009 at 6:48 AM
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We just purchased an 2008 optima and think the ride is a little harsh with lots of noise in the cabin going over the tar strips on rough interstate roads. we had the body undercoated thinking it might help but much difference. and comments?
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Replying to: farmer7 (May 17, 2008 4:56 pm) |
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do you have the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS? Or the DS or GL? All are good cars. I bought a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS in Rally Red and automatic CVT tranny, Sun and Sound Package(650-watt Rockford Fosgate 9-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo  and sunroof) but the lower-cost models would be a good deal and would be a good, solid car. I have the P205/45R18 Dunlop Sport Performance radials and the 10-spoke alloy wheels. With the wrap-around bodykit the car is an absolute knockout! I do like the Kia Optima a lot, too, hence my interest in coming to this thread on Edmunds.
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (May 17, 2008 6:45 pm) I have the 2008 ES (red) w/ 2L I4, CVT, Sun & Sound package, 5 spoke alloys. Stereo is easily one of the best factory installs on the market period. And I'm picky about my stereos. The low profile tires aren't such a great suggestion in Maine with our bad winters. Potholes abound & more than once I've seen low profile tires peeled right off the rims. And as for the trim kit, unfortunately that's a place for road salt to collect and rust out the fenders. Further south and I would have done it in a heartbeat. That said, the car is still a looker. Get lots of interested looks. I do like the Kia Optima a lot, too, hence my interest in coming to this thread on Edmunds. I'm not saying bad things about the KIA. I think they have made huge strides in quality improvement. It is cavernous inside and the seats are good. The controls except the steering wheel stereo and cruise switches are intuitive. I just think the Mitsubishi represents a better value despite the smaller size. 
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primo. Mitsubishi enrolls in the Paris-Dakar races with their Outlander's and Lancer's and wins them, then rolls whatever they learned from those racing experieinces in to the production of their new automobiles. I am totally smitten by my '08 Lancer GTS. What color is your Lancer, broonsby? I put this new Lancer bodystyle right there with the '65 Ford Mustang as my favorite car bodystyles in automotive history.
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (May 18, 2008 3:45 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (May 18, 2008 4:54 am) And as I would like to point out, KIA is Killed-In-Action - Korean style. We are at least not at war with Japan anymore (not militarily at least). Yes, I know it is made in South Korea, a country we don't have an issue, but we spilled a lot of blood there for a stalemate.
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Replying to: broonsby (May 18, 2008 9:16 am) Other comments aren't appropriate here, thanks.
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Replying to: pat (May 19, 2008 11:36 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (May 19, 2008 11:59 am)
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