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2012 Kia Optima

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JAMES B.
2012 Kia Optima
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04/15/2018
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My Optima

I am still very pleased with my 2012 Optima. I still get compliments for the color of my car. I’ve looked at new cars on line and in person and I have not seen any cars comparable to all the goodies I have on my car for the price I paid for mine. I am very happy with my car.
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THERESA L.
2012 Kia Optima
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03/05/2018
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Fun

Love my Optima heated seats are a bonus!! Love the sunroof
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HOWARD L.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/01/2018
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My Optima

We love our Optima for many reasons. It gets great gasoline mileage(34/35 mg on the highway). We owned a Cadellac DTS prior to this and this car came with all the bells and whistles of the Caddy plus a few extra.
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GEORGE M.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
11/28/2017
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Inferior parts

At 37,000 miles my engine stared knocking and soon after the crack , car was in the shop for one month and they did not even rent me a car
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JAMES G.
2012 Kia Optima
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06/02/2017
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2012 Kia Optima EX-T

This has been a great vehicle for our family. Tripled the gas mileage of our previous vehicle and is fun to drive. Lot's of power when needed and cool technology features that we've come to expect in everything we drive. It's raised the bar on what's expected in a new car.
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Travis W.
2012 Kia Optima
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03/29/2017

Love this car

This is my first 'newer'vehicle and it has been nothing but trustworthy and reliable. I am currently a little over 65000 miles and if you take care of this car it will last you for much longer. Kia shows a real break into the car market with this car and the newer models they keep on coming out with making them one of the dealers to look at for reliability of transport.
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HOWARD L.
2012 Kia Optima
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02/24/2017

Why I love my KIA

When we bought our KIA in 2012, we traded a Cadillac DTS in for an Optima. What I love about the KIA is that is has all the bells and whistles of the Cadillac plus some additional ones and the gas mileage on a trip of 34-35 mpg is outstanding. The heated steering wheel and the heated front and rear seats, plus air conditioned front seats are just great., This car has been great to own and I certainly would recommend KIA of Duluth Sales and Service to anyone. I would not hesitate to purchase another KIA.
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SHIRLEY B.
2012 Kia Optima
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02/06/2017

Kia Not in Love

Repairs too costly due to not having parts available after market. Too much to use dealership. Hit 100,000 miles and you will have issues. At least there's the warranty, for those that do not drive a lot. The warranty, which I was not able to use. My issues happened after mileage expired.
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ALEX M.
2012 Kia Optima
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09/26/2016

Great vehicle with perfect technology

The vehicle really caters to a commuter lifestyle. Gets me great gas mileage while offering things like a panoramic sunroof, great sound system, great temp control, and solid driving experience. Not the fastest ever but I went with the hybrid. The ladies love it too.
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MELISSA A.
2012 Kia Optima
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07/03/2016

Love this car!

Very classy with lots of bells and whistles!
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Marie A.
2012 Kia Optima
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07/01/2016

2012 Kia Optima

Love this vehicle. We went from a 2007 Toyota Suv to the Kia and what a difference. The Toyota SUV was getting hard for us to get in and out of, it was a nice vehicle but not for us any longer.
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JANET MARIE B.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/09/2016
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2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

Best car ever owned, great performance on open roads and freeway even in wet weather.
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WALTER H.
2012 Kia Optima
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02/12/2016

Optima Prime

Love my Kia- bought used with 25K and trade in. In my price range at the time. Really like the new Kia with turbo, sunroof ,leather seats maybe someday. Good gas mileage and sharp looking. Very Happy.
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LARRY C.
2012 Kia Optima
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/11/2016

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This seems to be a very nice car. Still finding more net thing to play with.
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AARON W.
2012 Kia Optima
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02/11/2016

Great Quality Car.

My Car is a Hybrid Kia Optima. It has 200 HP and gets good gas miles for this type of a car. It feels Solid when your inside the car. I have over 72k miles and have had no issues so far. Would recommend this car.
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GLEN B.
2012 Kia Optima
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/30/2016

Kia Optima hybrid

2013 great vehicle, great gas mpg, but terrible low front bumper which has torn off 5 times!!!!!
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KATRINA A.
2012 Kia Optima
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11/17/2015

Outstanding hybrid

I have been a fan of Kia for some time now. I took a road trip in the Kia Optima GDI and completely fell in love with it! The Kia Optima I purchased from South Tacoma Auto in WA is a hybrid which was in immaculate condition and the mileage was very low for a 2012. What I really love about Kia is their warranty, which is transferable to the next owner! Kia offers 100,000 mile/ 10 year warranty on all new vehicles. What's really wonderful is Kia gives the next owner a 50,000/5 year warranty for their used vehicles. Kia and Hyundai are the only car companies that offer a warranty on used vehicles. Most used vehicles usually come with an 'as is no warranty' which can be risky depending on what you're purchasing. The Kia Optima hybrid is an excellent car, especially for long work commutes like mine. Kia has also come a long way from when they were first introduced to the US and they've been making strides ever since.
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HOWARD L.
2012 Kia Optima
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11/12/2015

My KIA Optima

We just love driving this car, It is very comfortable on long trips and we get super mileage, most trips 35 mph or better. We traded a Caddy in for this car, that had all sorts of bells and whistles. This Optima is every bit as good of a vehicle. We would highly recommend KIA to anyone.,10
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RICHARD G.
2012 Kia Optima
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11/10/2015

2012 Optima

I was on the way to Mercedes Benz of Seattle when I stopped at Kia of Puyallup. The Optima caught my eye with it's modern styling and great lines. I test drove one. I called Mercedes Benz of Seattle and cancelled my scheduled appointment to test drive a 2011 E350, went home and got my wife, returned to Kia of Puyallup and did another test drive. This vehicle met all of my needs, was very well optioned and I saved over $15,000 (E350). Now, I would not make a comparison between a Optima and a E350 because they are obviously not in the same class, but the Optima's styling, handling, great price point as well as standard features (safety, comfort and convenience) make it very competitive in the car market. If someone had told me 10 years ago I would be driving a Kia now I would have laughed at them. Great job Kia, this is a quality vehicle!
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SAMANTHA F.
2012 Kia Optima
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10/19/2015

2012 Kia Optima

I LOVE my car. I love everything about it and get compliments on it weekly. Couldn't ask for a better car.
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