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#30 of 93 Re: Backy [ksmigel] by backy Sep 15, 2008 (4:15 am)
Replying to: ksmigel (Sep 14, 2008 9:23 pm) The car was sold before I got there. I had my numbers ready but to no avail. They got the price they asked. Hopefully the seller pointed out the warranty error in the ad to the buyer. Replies to this message: csandste (Sep 15, 2008 7:08 am) csandste (Sep 15, 2008 7:12 am) backy (Sep 15, 2008 8:08 am) and 2 more...
#31 of 93 Re: Backy [backy] by csandste Sep 15, 2008 (7:08 am)
Replying to: backy (Sep 15, 2008 4:15 am) I've repeatedly tried to do deals on HyunKias. It appears that dealers don't want to give anything for them at wholesale but (in my experience at least) hold out for significantly over book at retail. Your loss, but the fact that a private seller got above book makes me feel a little better as an Optima owner. Replies to this message: csandste (Sep 15, 2008 7:12 am) backy (Sep 15, 2008 8:08 am)
#32 of 93 Re: Backy [csandste] by csandste Sep 15, 2008 (7:12 am)
Replying to: csandste (Sep 15, 2008 7:08 am) Backy-- If the ESC package is that important to you, have you ever thought about going to California or another west coast market with lower prices and greater choice? It would be a three or four day drive back, but it could get you the car you want at a big discount. I know there's a database that sweeps newspaper ads for the lowest posted prices in the country. If you were going to pay over book for a used car, why not pay under for a new one?   I picked the local dealer, even though I could have gotten a base car cheaper elsewhere in St. Louis. Kind of regret it now that I see what tires are going to cost for replacement and frankly the car (low mileage) hasn't been back to the dealer in the almost two years I've owned it. Replies to this message: backy (Sep 15, 2008 8:08 am) backy (Sep 17, 2008 11:20 am)
#33 of 93 Re: Backy [csandste] by backy Sep 15, 2008 (8:08 am)
Replying to: csandste (Sep 15, 2008 7:12 am) I recently did an inventory search across the US on an Optima LX with ABS/ESC. There were ZERO. I would consider about 1000 miles my limit for travel, e.g. East Coast. That is where the best deals on Sonatas seem to be, for example.   Since Sonatas with ESC are really easy to find (i.e., ALL of them have it), and I don't prefer the Optima all that much more to the Sonata, that would be the route I'd take if I can't find an Optima LX with ABS/ESC or an Elantra SE at a decent price. I am also looking at the used route, as per my recent posts on the 2007 Optima. Replies to this message: backy (Sep 17, 2008 11:20 am)
#35 of 93 Re: Backy [tjdepere2004] by backy Sep 17, 2008 (11:20 am)
Yep, I've seen Planet Hyundai's ads in Las Vegas before, when I've been there. I've read the fine print on the ads too (hard as that was to do). Here's all I have to say about those prices:       (If there were an Emotorcon for "utter disbelief", I would have used it.)
#36 of 93 Reliability by ksmigel Sep 25, 2008 (11:25 am)
Is it safe for me to assume that the Optima is at least as reliable as the Sonata?   Also, can anyone confirm a $1,000+ dollar bill because the solid lifters must be adjusted near the 90k mile mark?   One last thing: Consumer Reports remarked that the Optima (I think 2007) had suspension noise. Anyone who owns one or has driven one care to comment?   Thank you.   Don Replies to this message: backy (Sep 25, 2008 12:11 pm) csandste (Sep 27, 2008 9:47 am)
#37 of 93 Re: Reliability [ksmigel] by backy Sep 25, 2008 (12:11 pm)
Replying to: ksmigel (Sep 25, 2008 11:25 am) As far as the I4 powertrain, they are the same (Optima for 2009 catches up with the 2009 Sonata in the engine department) so there should be no difference in reliability there. But the two cars are made in different factories, and have different V6s. CR rates the Sonata I4 "much better than average", the V6 average, and the Optima overall better than average (doesn't distinguish between I4 and V6 there).
#38 of 93 Re: Reliability [ksmigel] by csandste Sep 27, 2008 (9:47 am)
Replying to: ksmigel (Sep 25, 2008 11:25 am) The only suspension noise might be on hitting large bumps, other cars may have more sound insulation. Absolutely nothing whatsoever tinny or cheap feeling-- any thing I've heard is a thunk, not a clang or squeak. No problem whatsoever IMHO.
#39 of 93 by godwheel Oct 26, 2008 (6:31 pm)
2008 Kia Optima LX with rear spoiler I4 engine   $14,496 + TTL ($15,728.00 OTD)   Do you guys think that's a good deal? Replies to this message: csandste (Oct 26, 2008 8:21 pm) godwheel (Oct 27, 2008 6:37 pm) csandste (Oct 27, 2008 7:56 pm) and 1 more...

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