Advice & Help

[The Jackel]

Can someone advice me on the Optima. I intended to get one and would like to know:
- Is there any serious poblems?
- Is it expensive to maintain?
- are the parts expensive?

[Optima2004]

Then why does my speedo fail when the lights are on?? why has it been in for repairs 5 times?? why cant they fix it??

[bchinch00]

Originally posted by Optima2004@Sep 16 2004, 06:54 AM
Then why does my speedo fail when the lights are on?? why has it been in for repairs 5 times?? why cant they fix it??

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5 times for the same problem? that sucks.

[Optima2004]

Originally posted by bchinch00@Sep 16 2004, 09:36 PM
5 times for the same problem? that sucks.

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Finally it is fixed but required a new computer

[Optima2004]

I take that back it has now broken again

[Spec SX]

That really sucks that you have had that problem that many times. I have had no problems with my 04 Optima LX! Good Luck!!

[1fastkia]

Originally posted by bchinch00@Sep 16 2004, 07:36 AM
5 times for the same problem? that sucks.

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if thats the case lemon law it anytime it is in service 3 consecutive times for same part or in shopmore that 30 buisness days you can use the lemon law.

[Optima2004]

we dont have a lemon law in Australia which sucks, on Monday it goes in for repair Number 7

[hattee]

Well. Not sure what will happen if really there is a Lemon Law. But quite sure Kia or this model will not be terribly affected, perhaps. Know owners of many Thai-made Jap cars or China-made conti cars are suffering in silence. Probably too shy too own up thinking they are the only odds I guess.

[agoldarbit]

I have had no problems with my 2004 Optima LX V6.