Optima Forums : Kia Optima Forum http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/ en Thu, 17 May 2012 06:14:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www2.optimaforums.com/forum/images/styles/OptimaForums/misc/rss.png Optima Forums : Kia Optima Forum http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/ <![CDATA[[SX] : Need help with dealer offer]]> http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/5-optima-general-discussion/6147-need-help-dealer-offer.html Thu, 17 May 2012 05:27:30 GMT Hi everyone i need financial advice.

I have a '11 LX right now, and i love it, but i love the SX alot more. Which leads me to wanting to get a SX.
So today i go to my dealer ( only one on the island) to get a appraisal for my vehicle and a quote on a new SX, and after long talks they gave me this
17000 trade in
36000 before incentives on a fully loaded SX
5.9% interest 5000 down and 590$ a month
then they would give me 1000 loyalty 500 military 500 tax bracket, and 1k bonus tward my trade in
i owe 21000 still on my LX

as you can assume i was already walking out the door before he could finish so i dont have all the details, till the manager cam and talked to me and explained that the price is so high beacause its including a 4400 market adjustment :shocked:
so we talked down one step from fully loaded to just premium package which brought the sticker price to 34890 so im going back tomorrow to try talking the manager down to at least 33000 before incentives, but that still leaves me with a sick feeling in my mouth, so im considering just sticking with my LX.
what do you guys think , as im not the best with money and im certainly not the best at dealing with auto dealers. LX being my first car

sorry for 50% rant 50 % asking for advice ]]> Optima General Discussion G4z808 http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/5-optima-general-discussion/6147-need-help-dealer-offer.html New member.. http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6145-new-member.html Thu, 17 May 2012 03:18:02 GMT New to Kia, purchased my wife a spicy red 2012 Optima EX for her first mothers day. My daily driver is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster (Boston Red). Both... New to Kia, purchased my wife a spicy red 2012 Optima EX for her first mothers day. My daily driver is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster (Boston Red).

Both my wife and I are 33 year olds with a 5week old baby girl. I am a purchasing agent for a private country club in Nashville TN and she is a language translator for a major health care company.

Pics to come soon! ]]> New Member Introductions Peligro http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6145-new-member.html <![CDATA[[EX] Low Gas mileage?]]> http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/6-optima-engine-technical-discussion/6144-ex-low-gas-mileage.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:59:58 GMT I just bought my new EX Optima. I love everything about it but for some reason the mileage I'm getting is very low. It's below 20, even with eco on. Do I have to wait for it to break in or something? ]]> Optima Engine and Technical Discussion shortestlee http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/6-optima-engine-technical-discussion/6144-ex-low-gas-mileage.html New to Optima! http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6143-new-optima.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:43:18 GMT Hey everyone just traded my 2011 Mazdaspeed 3 in for 2011 Optima SX! I loved my speed 3 but was not very practical in DC traffic. Optima is 100% more... Hey everyone just traded my 2011 Mazdaspeed 3 in for 2011 Optima SX! I loved my speed 3 but was not very practical in DC traffic. Optima is 100% more practical and hopefully I will learn to love it just as much.
Thanks everyone!
Tyler ]]> New Member Introductions tylerw654 http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6143-new-optima.html Engine coolant replacement at 30000 miles. http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/5-optima-general-discussion/6142-engine-coolant-replacement-30000-miles.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:40:44 GMT I've noticed that KIA doesn't use the long life engine coolant that seems to be the industry standard now. This means that we need to change it every 30000 miles... Does anyone know why they use the older generation coolant?

I have'nt purchased a car with the regular coolant in almost 10 years. ]]> Optima General Discussion 2k11White http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/5-optima-general-discussion/6142-engine-coolant-replacement-30000-miles.html Build Quality. Korean VS American http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/5-optima-general-discussion/6141-build-quality-korean-vs-american.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:21:59 GMT Hi,

I've been reading this forum everyday for a while now and I need to share something.

I own a 2011 Optima LX SWP, purchased in Canada. The car was built in Korea, compared to a car purchased in the US, made in the US.

Now I've been noticing the complaints some of you have about the car, like road noise, noises in the cabin, left pull, etc... After reading these complaints, I have been monitoring my own car for these symptoms, but found none. Actually I have no complaints at all about the car so far. I'm coming up to 5000 miles on it. My question here is do you believe there is a difference in build quality between the korean and US versions? Does anyone that purchased a car from Canada have the same problems has some mentioned here?

I am also a bit surprised to see how different the options and cars are as well. What gets me is the interior LX in the US doens't come in black/carbon fiber interior. When I saw this interior with those cloth seats, it actually impressed me. I've owned several cars with leather interiors, but it isn't a selling point for me. I do indeed wish to have the higher end options, but for a base model with automatic, alloy wheels, fog lights, automatic wipers, etc, out the door for under 21000$ canadian, how can you go wrong? I really love this car. ]]> Optima General Discussion 2k11White http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/5-optima-general-discussion/6141-build-quality-korean-vs-american.html Hi! Newb here! http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6140-hi-newb-here.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:21:34 GMT Funny story, i was actually surfing this forum before i decided to buy my Optima. I wanted to know what kind of issues pop up on these things.... Funny story, i was actually surfing this forum before i decided to buy my Optima. I wanted to know what kind of issues pop up on these things. Everyones chatter helped a TON! Anyways here is a pic of my love! SX T-GDI. I have been way to interested in driving to look at all the cool stuff in the interior, just the radio, and cooled seats!
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]]> New Member Introductions monstermel http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6140-hi-newb-here.html <![CDATA[[ALL] : Suspension confession.]]> http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/8-optima-wheels-tires-suspension/6139-suspension-confession.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:25:57 GMT Ok folks, I'm just trying to get a feel for everybody's option on aftermarket lowering springs. I want to know people what type of lowering springs you are running on your Optima, and what is your overall thought of it, and what what are the good and bad about them... For example _ _ _ springs are to soft in the front, the rears are fine... they make weird noises. I overall love the drop, but wish the springs were stiffer in the front.

Something in that nature... ;) ]]> Optima Wheels, Tires and Suspension Concept-3 http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/8-optima-wheels-tires-suspension/6139-suspension-confession.html New Member Today http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6138-new-member-today.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:08:38 GMT Just bought 2012 spicy red sx on 05/12. So far I love it!!!:) Just bought 2012 spicy red sx on 05/12. So far I love it!!!:)
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]]> New Member Introductions Spicy Red SX http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6138-new-member-today.html dog smell inside the car http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/5-optima-general-discussion/6137-dog-smell-inside-car.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:39:29 GMT have anyone noticed the weird smell inside the car?
i didn't notice this at first but after couple of trips to the dealer for service, the smell is getting worse.
it almost smells like the sweating dog, which is not a good smell to tell the truth.

is this from the leather? ]]> Optima General Discussion paulk http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/5-optima-general-discussion/6137-dog-smell-inside-car.html Florida KDM Nation Chapter http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/35-south/6136-florida-kdm-nation-chapter.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:54:11 GMT Ok, well I have been asked to open a chapter of KDM nation here in Florida and I am trying to gauge interest.. Would you consider joining? ... Ok, well I have been asked to open a chapter of KDM nation here in Florida and I am trying to gauge interest..
Would you consider joining?


What we are looking for is a club to take part in ride outs, meets, shows, bbq's etc. I know some of us are men and can not commit to much time to a car club, but anytime is time. All we ask is if we have a BBQ or main meet that we bring something or chip in for the food. As a club we also may be able to save money on some shows if we buy a certain amount of tickets. We can also obtain discounts for tshirts, stickers , etc.


this is something that is still in its early stages So let me know

more info to follow as it becomes available


Home - KDM Nation ]]> South BiGMERF http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/35-south/6136-florida-kdm-nation-chapter.html MOONROOF/SUNROOF HELP needed! http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6135-moonroof-sunroof-help-needed.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:40:02 GMT New to this forum thing so please bare with me, hoping i can get some helpful advice...I have a Kia Optima 2011 EX TGDI...its super sunny here in... New to this forum thing so please bare with me, hoping i can get some helpful advice...I have a Kia Optima 2011 EX TGDI...its super sunny here in Cali and I Love to open my sun/Moonroof during the day BUT i would like the option to close the shade a bit without having to close the actual Roof. Is that even possible! can i manually put the shade closed without breaking anything? HELP! ]]> New Member Introductions MBeanKiaLVR http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6135-moonroof-sunroof-help-needed.html Another Luxon Strut Installed.. http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/8-optima-wheels-tires-suspension/6134-another-luxon-strut-installed.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:57:52 GMT Just wanted to share.

Painted mine Iron Man Red :rolleyes:. Opinions are welcome. First car mod I've ever done, other than dropping in a K and N filter, so not sure about the color yet, so let me know your thoughts.
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]]> Optima Wheels, Tires and Suspension AndrewH http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/8-optima-wheels-tires-suspension/6134-another-luxon-strut-installed.html Fourth of July SX http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6133-fourth-july-sx.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:15:08 GMT 2011 Silver SX bought on 7/4/11 :)

I'm pretty happy with it except for some noises now .. nothing the dealer can't fix haha

HI ALL!! ]]> New Member Introductions hudib http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/4-new-member-introductions/6133-fourth-july-sx.html Courtesy Door Lights? http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/7-optima-appearance-body-modifications/6132-courtesy-door-lights.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:47:26 GMT Hi Guys,
So I'm trying to remove my red door light covers and replace em with clear ones and install LED lights.. But before I tear apart the door and open it up.. I've heard a lot of people say that there is no light and it is just a reflector... Anyone swapped these out yet and have any answers for me? Thanks. ]]> Optima Appearance and Body Modifications dopey3822 http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/7-optima-appearance-body-modifications/6132-courtesy-door-lights.html