Kia Optima: Prices Paid & Buying Experience

93 messages, Last post on Aug 24, 2009 at 3:37 PM

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#92 of 93 Re: Optima or Forte? [backy] by mcmax Aug 24, 2009 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: backy (Aug 04, 2009 10:12 am) Just wanted to let you know that I did receive the $299 check in the mail...more than paid for the window tinting. I saw your post about waxing...just wondering if you have any recommendations on scratches...some jerk decided he needed to key our Mazda 3; it's not very deep - I've heard that something called Mother's powerball?? helps take scratches out. Since this is a Kia forum, I do have a Kia comment/question. I liked the Optima (and the warranty!) and figure prices might be lower soon since CFC is over. Do you think the '09s will be around for awhile and will be going down in price? I might consider trading another car that doesn't have side airbags or traction control. Replies to this message: backy (Aug 24, 2009 3:37 pm)
#93 of 93 Re: Optima or Forte? [mcmax] by backy Aug 24, 2009 (3:37 pm)
Replying to: mcmax (Aug 24, 2009 1:19 pm) For scratches, depends on how deep they are. If the primer shows, I've found a "paint crayon" can mask many of those, if not too wide. Otherwise probably need touch-up paint, a very fine brush (e.g. from a hobby store), and a very steady hand. I think the '09 Optimas will be available at good prices near the end of the year. Kia tends to introduce its new models around the end of the year (with some mid-year exceptions like the 06.5 Optima). Prices were very low in my area before C4C started. Have gone up about $1500 since then.

#92 of 93: Re: Optima or Forte? [backy] by mcmax; Aug 24, 2009 (1:19 pm)

Replying to: backy (Aug 04, 2009 10:12 am)

Just wanted to let you know that I did receive the $299 check in the mail...more than paid for the window tinting.

I saw your post about waxing...just wondering if you have any recommendations on scratches...some jerk decided he needed to key our Mazda 3; it's not very deep - I've heard that something called Mother's powerball?? helps take scratches out.

Since this is a Kia forum, I do have a Kia comment/question. I liked the Optima (and the warranty!) and figure prices might be lower soon since CFC is over. Do you think the '09s will be around for awhile and will be going down in price? I might consider trading another car that doesn't have side airbags or traction control.

backy (Aug 24, 2009 3:37 pm)

#93 of 93: Re: Optima or Forte? [mcmax] by backy; Aug 24, 2009 (3:37 pm)

Replying to: mcmax (Aug 24, 2009 1:19 pm)

For scratches, depends on how deep they are. If the primer shows, I've found a "paint crayon" can mask many of those, if not too wide. Otherwise probably need touch-up paint, a very fine brush (e.g. from a hobby store), and a very steady hand.

I think the '09 Optimas will be available at good prices near the end of the year. Kia tends to introduce its new models around the end of the year (with some mid-year exceptions like the 06.5 Optima). Prices were very low in my area before C4C started. Have gone up about $1500 since then.