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Re: Time for a new Optima? [backy] by laflair
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
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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Re: Buy 09 Optima Now Or Wait A While? [michaelbug1] by mickeyrom
Sep 01, 2009 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: michaelbug1 (Sep 01, 2009 9:15 am)

Have you considered a 2007 OR 2008 MODEL? they are probably just as good, and if you get an EX,you get more stuff than you would on a 2009 EX(such as the 6 CD changer standard)With the savings you could get a nice extended warranty.I realize finding the ESC and ABS is problematic,but they are out there if you look.
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Re: Buy 09 Optima Now Or Wait A While? [mickeyrom] by backy
Sep 01, 2009 (9:44 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Sep 01, 2009 9:30 am)

As the poster noted, 07s and 08s with ABS/ESC are almost non-existent. When I was looking for an Optima last year I found only two within 500 miles of me, over a span of about 6 months--a new EX that was sold quickly, in Chicago, and a used 07 EX that also sold before I could get to it. The 09s also have many improvements, including a more powerful but fuel efficient I4 in addition to the standard ABS/ESC. And what I really wanted was an LX.
 
This question has come up recently in the main Optima discussion. My advice is, if you can wait to year's end, do it. That is when the 09s will be closed out (Kia tends to chang-over late in the year) and dealers are driving to pump up their annual sales totals. Or if you like the current design, wait until next year when the redesigned 2011 Optima will be introduced, and there should be great deals on the remaining 2010s.
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Re: Buy 09 Optima Now Or Wait A While? [backy] by mickeyrom
Sep 01, 2009 (11:54 am)
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Replying to: backy (Sep 01, 2009 9:44 am)

www.autotrader.com
 
Try this.I bet you will find one.This is the best finder I haver ever seen.
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Re: Buy 09 Optima Now Or Wait A While? [backy] by mickeyrom
Sep 01, 2009 (12:08 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Sep 01, 2009 9:44 am)

I just spent 5 minutes and found a 2007 Optima LX with ABS which means it also has ESC because that is how they seel them
35,000 miles,alloy wheels and the usual toys.Balance of the warranty...only $9,900.00 in Pontiac Illinois.
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Re: Buy 09 Optima Now Or Wait A While? [backy] by mickeyrom
Sep 01, 2009 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Sep 01, 2009 9:44 am)

Found an 07 LX in Pontiac Il with ABS ESC plus wheels.Took ess than 5 minutes.Maybe I'm just lucky.It was the 5th used car on the list. $9,900
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Re: Buy 09 Optima Now Or Wait A While? [mickeyrom] by backy
Sep 01, 2009 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Sep 01, 2009 12:16 pm)

Well, when I did a similar search (with autotrader and other search engines) a few months ago I found one car with ABS also--a new EX in Chicago. When I searched a couple of weeks later, it was gone. I also found (at a different time) a used EX in my metro area. By the time I could go look at it a couple of days later, it was gone.
 
So with some luck, and willingness to travel maybe, it is possible to find a used Optima with ABS/ESC. But they are very rare.

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