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2009 Kia Optima

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Re: Motor Trend Visual Comparison [backy] by mickeyrom
Aug 13, 2008 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 13, 2008 2:04 pm)

Where are you located Backy...sounds like you are in my neck of the woods.I'm 150 miles from Chicago and about 50 miles from Davenport.Check out the inventory at Lujack motors in Davenport.They might have what you're looking for.
The LX is not all that different other than the trip computer and the AC unit which is basic.
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Re: Motor Trend Visual Comparison [mickeyrom] by backy
Aug 13, 2008 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Aug 13, 2008 2:52 pm)

I'm in the Twin Cities. Looks like Lujack has 4 Optimas in stock, 2 relatively basic LXes (no ABS/ESC).
 
EX does have leather and power driver's seat, but some of its features are in the LX Appearance package as you alluded. Although EX has 16" alloys standard while LX AP has 17 inchers.
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Re: Motor Trend Visual Comparison [backy] by mickeyrom
Aug 13, 2008 (4:20 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 13, 2008 4:06 pm)

I guess it depends on what floats your boat:) Good luck with your search...
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09 Optima Korean ads by csandste
Oct 26, 2008 (8:38 pm)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYbhYMwa_yU&feature=related
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m7CUcQyt1w&feature=related
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtBqikYFmLc&feature=related
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09 Optima Web Site Now Up by csandste
Nov 01, 2008 (7:00 pm)
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http://www.kia.com/optima/index.php
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Re: 09 Optima Web Site Now Up [csandste] by backy
Nov 01, 2008 (7:41 pm)
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Replying to: csandste (Nov 01, 2008 7:00 pm)

I went to the site and noticed one really BIG thing on the Build and Price section: it appears ESC is now standard on every trim level, including the base LX 5MT!!! This is a very pleasant surprise, since it was never mentioned in any of Kia's announcements about the 2009 Optima. I would think they would have made a bigger deal out of it, since not that many mid-sized sedans have ESC standard on every trim level. And since the LX 5MT starts at $18k MSRP, that probably makes the Optima the lowest-priced mid-sized sedan with standard ESC (not counting the Elantra SE, which is a compact with a mid-sized interior).
 
It also means the price of the Optima has gone up quite a bit from 2008, since more equipment is standard. For example, the LX I4 5AT starts at $19,625 including destination. But that's still about $500 less than the Sonata GLS.
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Re: 09 Optima Web Site Now Up [backy] by csandste
Nov 02, 2008 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Nov 01, 2008 7:41 pm)

And since Hyunkia has no concept of supply and demand they'll simply start cranking out 09's at a fast rate. I'm sure you'll get a pretty big discount if you hold on a couple of months.
 
Although I still like the earlier car's looks better, that new corporate grill isn't that bad.
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Saw first 09 at dealer... by csandste
Nov 14, 2008 (10:47 pm)
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Rear clip looks like 2 generation old Accord, front will bring together similar look with next-gen Spectra replacement. Like the 08's and earlier better-- especially rear.
 
Instrument panel different but didn't see it lit up.
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Re: Saw first 09 at dealer... [csandste] by mickeyrom
Nov 15, 2008 (5:34 am)
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Replying to: csandste (Nov 14, 2008 10:47 pm)

Good morning CS. Been a while since I've seen you here.Just a couple comments about the new Optima.I like it's looks better than my 2006.5,but I would miss the Cassette player.At any rate I'm just a "window" shopper anyway.Barring the destruction of my Optima in a horrific accident,it's my last car.
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Re: Saw first 09 at dealer... [mickeyrom] by ksmigel
Nov 23, 2008 (12:37 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Nov 15, 2008 5:34 am)

We were thinking of a new Optima for our daughter, but we are actually seeing 2007 models with as few as 18,000 miles and a completely clean carfax for less than $9,000 U.S.
 
We know we don't get the 100,000 mile/10 Year warranty, but the savings are immense by buying a slightly used one.
 
Any opinions?

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