DriftKing said:
Looks good! I’ve had my 2013 Kia Optima for over 10 years now, and it’s still going strong at 117k miles. Just make sure to keep up with oil changes and take care of it.
Wait… only 9,000 miles a year? That’s not much at all.
Congrats on the new ride! My sister has a Kia too, and I used to drive one. They’re pretty solid cars. Enjoy it.
Looks awesome! Hope your insurance isn’t too crazy… does it have a push-button start? Oh, and check out this link: www.kiaenginesettlement.com - make sure you’re up to date with recalls and oil changes.
@quinnlebron
It’s a 2020 model.
Vince said:
@quinnlebron
It’s a 2020 model.
Nice! I got one about 5 months back… used it for work and also the Spark app. Sadly, the engine blew up because I’m the second owner and didn’t have a warranty. I really liked it while it lasted though.
@Cindy
By the way, check out the recent recall about airbags and the locking mechanism. Worth looking into for safety.
@quinnlebron
Nah, no push-button start… a bit of a bummer, but it still rides nice. Did my research before buying, and I’m pretty big on car maintenance.
Vince said:
@quinnlebron
Nah, no push-button start… a bit of a bummer, but it still rides nice. Did my research before buying, and I’m pretty big on car maintenance.
If it doesn’t have a push start, get yourself a steering wheel lock. Not sure if it has the immobilizer, but better safe than sorry.
@RichardMiller
Pretty sure it doesn’t have the immobilizer. Definitely get a steering wheel lock and maybe an engine kill switch. The whole Kia theft thing has died down a bit, but it’s still a good idea to stay cautious. Some people might still mess with it, especially when they’re drunk or looking for trouble.
@Dylan
Yeah, theft is always a risk. I’m near the city and even with an immobilizer, I still use a club. Just don’t want to deal with someone messing with my car.
I’m on my second engine now… car’s in the shop for a catalytic converter warranty claim. Love how it looks, but it’s been a bit of a headache.
Kashton said:
I’m on my second engine now… car’s in the shop for a catalytic converter warranty claim. Love how it looks, but it’s been a bit of a headache.
Mine’s been holding up pretty well so far.
Kashton said:
I’m on my second engine now… car’s in the shop for a catalytic converter warranty claim. Love how it looks, but it’s been a bit of a headache.
Same here… no issues so far.
Did you swap out the badge yet?
Welcome to the Optima club… hope you’re loving it!
Looks great… enjoy the ride!
Keep an eye out for the Kia boys… they’re still around.
Congrats… nice ride .
lineafager said:
Congrats… nice ride!
Thanks .