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JustCuriousIMG · 12-01-2007, 01:04 PM

I just had a question or two but was required to register! Oh well. I hope you all don't mind my dropping in.

Anyway, here's the deal. I see that my local Carmax has an 07 Optima LX that's loaded with not even 2K miles on it yet. I also notice it hasn't moved in a while, either. I have a couple questions about Optimas. I wanted to ask what kind of warranty, as a used car, would KIA offer for this car. I already know I wouldn't be able to get the 10 year warranty, which is fine because I don't think Kia's last that long, anyway, although I could be wrong.

I also would like to know, based on people who actually own THIS MODEL YEAR, do you think I would be able to trust the 07 Optima. This particular car I saw is beautiful, and they only want $14,000 for it, however I did read the postings about the crankshaft falling off on some cars. Needless to say, I feel this is unacceptable and should not be waved away with any "oh, that doesn't happen often" responses. It shouldn't happen at ALL!

I am a single woman who can't afford to take off work all the time to take a car in to fix things that shouldn't have broken in the first place. In fact, that is why I quit buying domestics! I currently have a 1998 Toyota Corolla and it was 8 years old before things started going wrong with it. Naturally, I've been spoiled by its outstanding service. All I want to do is turn the key and go, just like with my Corolla. So please, I'd like to hear both good and bad experiences with your new Optima, especially if you're a long-time user of another brand of car.

So, I'm posting here to get solid information as someone who's researching before I buy. I want to hear from someone who has the 2007, realizing they haven't been out all that long yet. I'm open to all brands, so I don't need any fanboy responses, just realistic, honest assessments. Hope you all understand, and I thank you in advance for your advice. I take my time with research so there's no rush; I'll pop in once in a while to see whether anyone's answered. It'll be fun to read what you all have to say!

Thanks for reading my story. Iris

12-01-2007, 01:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
JustCuriousIMG Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 28 Drives: 1998 Toyota Corolla (8th Gen) Gallery: 0	07 Kia Optima LX impressions - owners only please I just had a question or two but was required to register! Oh well. I hope you all don't mind my dropping in. Anyway, here's the deal. I see that my local Carmax has an 07 Optima LX that's loaded with not even 2K miles on it yet. I also notice it hasn't moved in a while, either. I have a couple questions about Optimas. I wanted to ask what kind of warranty, as a used car, would KIA offer for this car. I already know I wouldn't be able to get the 10 year warranty, which is fine because I don't think Kia's last that long, anyway, although I could be wrong. I also would like to know, based on people who actually own THIS MODEL YEAR, do you think I would be able to trust the 07 Optima. This particular car I saw is beautiful, and they only want $14,000 for it, however I did read the postings about the crankshaft falling off on some cars. Needless to say, I feel this is unacceptable and should not be waved away with any "oh, that doesn't happen often" responses. It shouldn't happen at ALL! I am a single woman who can't afford to take off work all the time to take a car in to fix things that shouldn't have broken in the first place. In fact, that is why I quit buying domestics! I currently have a 1998 Toyota Corolla and it was 8 years old before things started going wrong with it. Naturally, I've been spoiled by its outstanding service. All I want to do is turn the key and go, just like with my Corolla. So please, I'd like to hear both good and bad experiences with your new Optima, especially if you're a long-time user of another brand of car. So, I'm posting here to get solid information as someone who's researching before I buy. I want to hear from someone who has the 2007, realizing they haven't been out all that long yet. I'm open to all brands, so I don't need any fanboy responses, just realistic, honest assessments. Hope you all understand, and I thank you in advance for your advice. I take my time with research so there's no rush; I'll pop in once in a while to see whether anyone's answered. It'll be fun to read what you all have to say! Thanks for reading my story. Iris