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Favorite feature: |
Heated seats,tape player,styling,acceleration. |
Least favorite feature: |
The incomplete trip computer,the hard ride. |
Advice to buyer: |
Check out the actual car you will buy.They arent all the same.Look for deffects. |
Detailed review: |
I bought this 2006.5 Optima EX after owning(leasing)a 2006 Sonata LX.In all honesty,the Hyundai was a better car,but we wanted leather and a 4 Cyl.engine,and the Sonata didnt come that way.
After much ado over a balky passenger seat air bag issue was resolved,the car seems to be pretty good.The engine sounds smooth and refined.The pick-up is excellent for that 4 cylinder engine.The gas meleage...well,the jury is still out.We have gotten anywhere from 20 to 29 MPG, and thats a bit of a disappointment.Ive been told that it will improve with more miles.We'll see.
I do have an issue with some of the instruments.The trip computer doesn't have a MPG,which is really stupid.Isn't that the feature of most interest for most people?There is an outside temp.but no compass.It just lacks some features which could have easily been included.Having said all that,I hope to learn to appreciate the good points of the car,and ignore what I dont like,as it will be with me for a long,long time. |
Also considered: |
2006 Hyundai Sonata
2007 Hyundai Elantra
2006 Hyundai Tucson
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Vehicle purchased: |
2006 Kia Optima (2006.5)
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| About This Reviewer... |
Name: |
allan birmantas |
Email address: |
mickey-rom@insightbb.com |
Location: |
Kewanee, Illinois |
Other vehicles owned: |
None
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Review submitted: |
December 20, 2006 |
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