2003 KIA Optima

Pros: Great quality and value Nice looks Cheap insurance

Cons: Gas could be better Poor nameplate recognition questionable resale value

The Bottom Line: Good quality at low price. An excellent car to lease. If value goes up, then good, if not, no problem.

Review: Note:Review Covers Kia Magentis, same car rebadged for Canadian consumption. Background After making my rounds to different manufacturers for their various models and the like, I have opted to lean away from American manufacturers for different ...

Pros: Features you would not find on a car in its price category.

Cons: Its a Kia.

The Bottom Line: Buy it.With its Big, Quiet engine that handles good on the road with features you would not find on a car in its price category why not?

Review: pros: Big roomy car. Quiet engine handles good on the road. Features you would not find on a car in its price category (except its partner company Hyundai Cons: Its a kia. Cheep side moldings Weak/small engine on the base model.DEFINATLY NOT BETTER ...

Pros: 30 mpg, Comfort, smooth ride, reliable, looks sharp, roomy, great features!

Cons: Nothing that I can honestly call a "con" or downside.

Review: I bought this car used with 17,000 miles on it for $12,000. I've now owned it 1 1/2 years. The ride is incredibly smooth. The car is comfortable and like most of the other reviewers I cannot believe I got such a great buy. Believe it or not, I love ...

Pros: Fit, finish, ride, and quietness

Cons: low gas mileage and average engine power

Review: My daughter purchased the car six months ago and, with the exception of a loose bolt in the front suspension, the car has been perfect. The fit, finish, ride, and quietness of a $15,000 car with all the bells and whistles (V6, leather, sunroof, premium ...

Pros: Smooth ride, classy look, leather interior,

Cons: Still don't understand the shiftless stick. Wish the gas mileage was a little better.

Review: I've finally found a car I really love. It looks classy and feels classy but didn't cost me the bucks my taste buds tend to like...I looked at Toyotas, Hondas, and Hyundais but spotted this one in the dealer lot. I got it used with under 12,000 miles and ...

Pros: inexpensive for all that you get

Cons: brakes

The Bottom Line: i love the kia optima, it has everything you would want except the high price tag

Review: i just purchased by 2nd kia optima, i first purchased my 2001 kia optima 10/01, i loved all the equipment that came standard and all for a very affordable price, i loved everything about this car except that the brakes seem to wear faster than any other...

Pros: Great gas mileage, low cost, lots of options standard

Cons: Cruise control could be placed better. Cloth interior doesn't look like its very high quality.

The Bottom Line: Definate Buy, best car in its class for the cost. Nothing else really compares.

Review: I can't say enough about this car. I have the 2003 LX automatic, 4 cyl. Very peppy for a 4 cyl. Best value out there! Just about everything is standard and it gets great gas mileage. The new grill gives it a great look (two people said they thought I...

Pros: Great Infinity Sound System Feature Rich Smooth Ride Looks great from the front

Cons: Looks not so great from the back

Review: We bought our 2003 Kia Optima as a second car and it has really become my first choice when pulling out of the driveway. Bottom line is I enjoy the way that it rides, handles and love the extras for such an affordable price. I wish I had only gotten ...

Pros: Zippy, Smooth, Comfortable ride for little $$$.

Cons: Would like power seats

Review: We recently purchased this car and have been very impressed. In comparison to similar cars in this vehicle class it has many more special features and is much more substantial. Beautiful interior and exterior trim makes it feel much more expensive. My ...

Pros: Good power, handling, and comfort.

Cons: 3 major breakdowns in first 60K miles. Zero resale value. Bad paint.

Review: Lemonade first:I bought this car new and for the money vs. style and features it was great. Good power, great handling, good comfort, that's were it ended for me. This lemon has had all the rotors replaced, the first month we owned it. The speedometer ...