[l.r.vanallen]

Iris ... As an owner who has driven the Optima for about a year now for over 18k miles with no issues at all, I am very pleased and can personally highly recommend the car. Buyers purchasing a used Kia will receive the balance of the original 5yr-60k mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, which also includes roadside assistance for that term. (You will be expected to provide proof of usual recommended services to keep the warranty in force.) The only problem I have personally encountered was with a sun visor, which the dealer replaced with no questions and at no cost. Earlier production models did have some technical service bulletins (which you can view on the Kia technical service website,) which involved dealer modifications for everything from passenger airbag sensor on/off lights to transmission shifts. As with any car, some owners may have had more personal difficulties with their own vehicle or their dealers, and you should read as many owner experiences on forums like this one that you can find during your research to help you make an informed decision.