Hi! I'm on the verge of buying a 2012 Optima SX. I was wondering if anyone might give me any love/hate relationships or advice with regard to this vehicle. I went back and forth between the Sonata and the Optima and I really enjoy the Optima much more. Also, does anyone have any insight as to what they might change or fix on the 2013 model? I head they may correct the UVO/Nav issue, but don't know if that was just dealer talk. And honestly, I'm not sure that I "need" or want the Nav anymore, so it's not a MUST-HAVE, but I would like to ponder whether I should wait. Thanks guys!!!
Not sure anyone knows the differences of the 2012-2013 as I don't believe this information has been released on the newer models yet. However I do remember seeing something about the new models having the newer version of the UVO called the UVO 2 I believe.
Hey, if you don't need a car now, and you can wait for the next model year -- wait. Just like electronics, cars always get better every new model year with few exceptions to that rule. You might end up paying more for that better, though.
Hey, if you don't need a car now, and you can wait for the next model year -- wait. Just like electronics, cars always get better every new model year with few exceptions to that rule. You might end up paying more for that better, though.
I couldn't agree more with Optima2012. They might start building them better in Georgia as well. I hear many 2012's have U.S. quality issues. My 2011 was Korean built and generally has had very few problems.
This is a ridiculous assumption. You 'hear' that many 2012 cars have problems because you read this board and this is where people come to complain. Roll back the clock and look at the board when the 2011 cars were the only ones out.
If there is a car on the lot you want get it. Don't worry what the '13s might or might not have. Because then maybe you should wait for the '14s cause they might be drastically different and way better.
If there was going to be any significant changes to the '13s like power train etc that would have been released already. That would be the only reason to wait if they were coming out with a new motor or such.
Its safe to go ahead and buy a 12 vs 13 Optima, they will be nearly the same. The only model in the line up due for an update is the Forte which will roll out for the 13 model year with a new face and body work to match the rest of the line up and the Sedona if it lives on is suppose to be all new for 13-14 model year.
I bought a 2012 last month and it is bitchin'! From what I understand, they are done producing 2012 Optima's so finding a fully loaded SX is going to be harder and harder to get brand new off the lot. I say go for a 2012 if you can find one. The one thing on the car that makes it totally worth getting fully loaded in the Backup Camera! It is awesome!
Also consider a 2012 to save on taxes. You pay more in plates for the newest year than you do a vehicle that is 1 year old. I was skeptical at first but I cannot be happier with my purchase. I am at 1800 miles and rolling... BTW hit 28.0 average fuel eco on this tank that I am on today with 170 miles to go! Buy it, you wont be disappointed.
Also, consider an extra warranty coverage because the electrical is only covered 3 year 36000. I got offered a 84 month 100000 bumper to bumper for $1200.00 including everything but wear and tear (brakes / tires / ect..)
"Also, consider an extra warranty coverage because the electrical is only covered 3 year 36000."
I don't know where you got that or where you live but the electrical, if it's between the two bumpers, should be covered like the rest, except normal wear and tear items.
From what I understood, Powertrain is covers 5 years 100000 miles. Powertrain is considered mechanical parts. Not electrical. Bumper to bumper is covered at 60K miles and Electrical is covered at 36K miles (NAV, Camera, ect..). If that is not correct, I apologize but that is what I was presented upon purchase.
i remember my salesman stating that electrical, specifically Nav/touchscreen stuff was 3yr/36k..They had some upcharge to get it covered to 100k...(couldve been bull? ..i dont think so though..my guy was ontop of his ish) Not sure what the rest of the "electrical" on the car is covered under.
Page 7 talks about Radio / Nav being 3/36 on the 2012. That was enough to make me spend $1200 on the the extension to 84 / 100000. Navigations are notorious for issues. Our Acura TL suffers from electrical inconsistencies including Nav problems so to me just for electrical it is worth it. I just paid cash for that part so it didn't effect my payment.
You can take the car in at any time within the first 12 months for any reason and request them to do any work on the car under warranty. Say you "think" the car is out of alignment. You take it in and they will align it. You don't have to prove anything.