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Re: 2009 Kia optima Lx 2.4 175Hp [mcmax]
by mickeyrom
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Jul 28, 2009 (5:02 pm)
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Replying to: mcmax (Jul 28, 2009 2:42 pm)
What are you trading in that you're getting only $3500?
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Re: 2009 Kia optima Lx 2.4 175Hp [mickeyrom]
by mcmax
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Jul 28, 2009 (5:38 pm)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Jul 28, 2009 5:02 pm)
Caravan 3.3 engine - just qualifies with 18 mpg average. I'll need 28 mpg to get the full $4500, not the case with the Optima.
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- #51 of 70
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Re: 2009 Kia optima Lx 2.4 175Hp [mcmax]
by mickeyrom
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Jul 28, 2009 (5:59 pm)
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Replying to: mcmax (Jul 28, 2009 5:38 pm)
Have you tried the new KIA compact,I forget it's name.It probably averages 28 or better.Unfortunately since it's a new model,they probably aren't being discounted much.
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Time for a new Optima?
by laflair
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Aug 29, 2009 (6:17 am)
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Hi, I have been lurking on the Hyundai and Optima threads for some time, listening to the excellent advice of various members including Backy, Csandste, Ray_h71 and many others. I currently have an 04' Sonata with 84 K miles and wondering if it's soon time to get an 09' or 2010 Optima (I don't like the new Sonata as much, but I love the Genesis). I suspect I will soon be in need of a lot of costly preventative maintenance (tires, brakes and many here say sensors start going etc..). So I guess my question is, do I wait until year end for some Optima deals (as Backy expects) or do I try to get another year or two out of this car? Thanks in advance for all your advice.
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- #53 of 70
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Re: Time for a new Optima? [laflair]
by mickeyrom
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Aug 29, 2009 (6:33 am)
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Replying to: laflair (Aug 29, 2009 6:17 am)
I saw a commercial from KIA yesterday where they are offering cash back as big as $9000 for your trade inn,depending on the model KIA you purchase.Worth a look at your local KIA dealer.
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Re: Time for a new Optima? [mickeyrom]
by laflair
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Aug 29, 2009 (6:50 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Aug 29, 2009 6:33 am)
Thanks mickeyrom, I meant to mention you in the list of helpful people. I think I will take a ride over to a Long Island KIA dealership and see what they have to offer. My wife has on 05' Tucson that has been rock solid (55K). Another idea is to get a car now that would replace her Tucson in 2-3 years. I would drive this new car until her Tucson was retired, allowing me to get another new car in a few years ( I am sure she would love the idea of me doing this  )
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Re: Time for a new Optima? [laflair]
by mickeyrom
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Aug 29, 2009 (7:21 am)
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Replying to: laflair (Aug 29, 2009 6:50 am)
No problem man...I don't need credit.Good luck on your car shopping.For me it's always been an exciting time.
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Re: Time for a new Optima? [laflair]
by backy
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Aug 29, 2009 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: laflair (Aug 29, 2009 6:17 am)
I think you might find the best deal near year-end or even January as the 2009s are being closed out, but as mickeyrom suggested you might find a dealer with a great deal now. For some reason my local dealers are not offering as good a deal now on Optimas as they were earlier in the year. Aftereffect of the C4C perhaps? The other thing is an all-new Optima is expected for the 2011 MY, and spy photos show it will be a bigger car. So if you like the size of the current Optima, you will probably see great deals on the 2010s early next year (depending on when the 2011s come out). You might want to trade before 90k because that is a fairly expensive service. If you are the original owner of the Sonata, then at least you don't need to worry about powertrain repairs for awhile (up to 100k).
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Re: Time for a new Optima? [backy]
by laflair
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Aug 31, 2009 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 29, 2009 8:21 am)
I went to two dealerships today. One had many a dozen Optimas.I walked around the lot and into the showroom without being approached once! This is over a 30-40 minute period so I simply left. The sign in front "Under new Management" may need some clarification. The second dealership was quite helpful but had only 1 Optima, a SX 4 cylinder in red, which is not my ideal color. They wanted like 20 K for the car, which included the Premium Package. Several people on the message boards have mentioned an "Appearance Package". but I did not see it anywhere and the salesman said he was unfamiliar with this package on the 09' models. He told me to give him a day or 2 as several Optimas were coming in. I am not sure if Kia re-instates the 2000 rebate after today ( the 31st) but I will take my chances with that. He told me they sold 81 cars in August during the cash for clunkers. There were tons of Fortes in stock but I can't see buying one of them without some discounts and they cost around the price of the Optima.
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Buy 09 Optima Now Or Wait A While?
by michaelbug1
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Sep 01, 2009 (9:15 am)
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Hi everyone on the Optima forum,
I've been following this forum for a while as I am planning to buy an Optima in the near future. At first I was looking at a used 08 4-cyl (either LX or EX)-but due to both the total non-existance of any with the ABS/ESC pkg for sale here in Southeastern PA, plus the IRS sales tax credit for new cars in 09, I am now looking at a 09 LX 4-cyl with the convenience package.
There are a few 09s coming off rentals with 7k-12k miles showing up in my area in the $15k range. That seems on the high side to me. I don't think that the shorter warranty period & no sales tax credit (6% here in PA) would be worth the difference from new at that price range-esp. with the recent Kia $2K rebate which has now expired.
Given the above, would it be best for me to wait a while for a better deal on a new 09? I don't know if Kia will continue the rebate or not. However, I do want to take advantage of the IRS sales tax credit if I buy new. (I now drive a 03 Toyota Matrix with 135k miles, which I am planning to trade in for the Optima. The Matrix is basically sound but I've outgrown it given my driving habits. I also have a 95 Ford Escort with 247k(!) miles which would qualify me for a Kia Competitive Bonus as well.)
I plan to keep the Optima to at least 150k miles. Finally, I would rather try to complete any purchase before winter hits. Any thoughts welcome! Michael B.
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