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2008 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$16,755–$19,845 MSRP range
side view of 2008 Optima Kia
(35 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.5
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Best car!

I absolutely love this car! It drives great, and it?s amazing on gas. I?m happy I upgraded to a safer and more reliable car than what I had before.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I've ever owned!

This car was amazing! Had a get up and go like you wouldn't believe. Small engine, great power. Super comfortable and roomy. Storage space was excellent.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It was a beautiful car to drive

I thought it was beautiful car some day I like to own one this car is for anyone who looking for a car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable Car I've owned

Great reliable car. Never let me down at all. If you want a car you can depend on, for both short and long distance drives, this is it. A very comfortable car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car!!!

I loved everything about this car.The whole 7 years I had it I never had to fix or replace anything on it just regular maintenance.It was fully loaded and it had lots of power.I just needed something bigger for my growing family so I upgraded to the Sorento...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great 1st car

Has good sound system, cruise control and steering wheel control is great. MPG is really good as well

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This Optima has been Great

250,000 miles and runs great change oil &Filter every 3000 miles, Only thing now is kia has done something to the ECM Program that causes the car to Fail state inspection until you get KIA To reflash the ECM AND CHARGE you for it. Why would this happen?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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the 6 cilinder 2.7 works good

i have problems with the front shocks AB with 60.000 miles of use, and the power streering oil has a leak.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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optima lover

Kia has made a huge impression on the car market with there vehicles. The optima I'd put stands tall right up against Toyota, Honda and any other dealers for reliability, performance and fuel sufficient not to mention STYLE.......Excellent car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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school is still out on this vehicle

Thus far I am pleased with the overall performance. I have not had it on an extended highway drive yet so I'll keep my final review in abeyance until I see how it handles under those conditions.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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