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Kia Optima buying advice

  • 10-07-2020 12:16pm
    #1
    trasver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭


    Hi all

    We've recently returned to Ireland from overseas and we're looking for something roomy with space for three kids. Would prefer an estate over a SUV and don't want/need a 7 seater yet.

    In searching done deal etc there's a number of Kia Optima's available at a reasonable price. Lovely looking/specc'd cars and the reviews on them are all good.

    It seems that Optimas have recently been discontinued in Ireland - maybe that's the reason for the good pricing? Would that be a turnoff for people? We'd be looking to keep it for at least three years.

    Any other reasons why one shouldn't buy a Kia Optima?

    Thanks for any advice!


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  • #2
    Oops!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭Oops!


    What's your price range?


  • #3
    trasver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭trasver


    Oops! wrote: »
    What's your price range?

    We'd be looking at about 18,500 and would stretch to 19,000


  • #4
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,523 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    There were certainly some issues with clutches and gearboxes order 1.7 models. Apparently the 7 year warranty wasn’t as inclusive as it should be going on some stories around here.

    I like the Optima but I’m not sure I’d buy one over a Passat, Superb, new Insignia etc.


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,364 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Yeah my BIL bought a new one in 2017 and the clutch had to be replaced on it after about 7000 km, had a battle getting Kia to cover it too. Hasn't had any bother with it since and there is about 120k km up on it now. Them and the Hyundai i40 are basically the same car.


  • #6
    Oops!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭Oops!


    Have a look at a skoda octavia in your price range. I'd forget about a Kia.


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  • #7
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    Do the 3 kids require Car Seats or Boosters? It's uncommon to find a car that'll fit 3 if they are needed. You may need to look at MPVs instead.


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