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The classifieds are here to give members a chance to sell their goods to one another, whether it's car related or not, ie., car parts, stuff they don't need anymore, part outs, etc. This is not a personal marketplace to sell your decals, homemade goods, or other products. You must become a...

Upon joining the forum, new members are restricted to posting in the New Member Introductions section for their first post. You are required to create an introduction thread to say hey to the rest of the folks, and get your name out there. Once done, the rest of the forum will be unlocked to...

I’m going to be getting rid of my 2012 SX in the next few months. On the outside, the car is in great shape. A clear bra has kept it free of stone chips. I am hoping to get a slightly above Blue Book payout for it. But...I have an issue on two of the pizza wheels. There is a corrosion issue...

I debadged my car and put on the emblems from K5 store, but I saw this the other day on the road on a new Optima. I've never seen this one before. Does anyone know about it? Thanks all

Hi everyone im just making a review about Lap3 tune, i used the Lap3 Uncle chip for about 6 months and upgraded to Lap3 tune about 2 months ago and im very happy with it,car response is a lot better car is faster everything works real good is definitely like a complete different car more fun to...

Hi all, When purchasing my car, the salesman and finance manager had different thoughts on when my first oil change should be. Salesman said 3000 miles because of turbo. Finance manager said no, I can wait till 6 or 7k miles. Since I've never had a turbo before, I want to do the right...

Hi All! While shopping for a 2017 Plug In Hybrid, I came across a leftover base 2015 Hybrid LX that was used for test drives. They want $20k for it. 1. Is that a good price or is there room to negotiate? 2. Are there any known issues with the 2015s? 3. Any general opinion or feedback is...

Well I'm looking at a nice black/black nicely equipped sx, but don't know a lot about the platform The car has 50k miles and was just wondering overall the quality of the car.. Is it reliable Is it spendy to repair Are there any knows common issues or concerns Basically just the basics, but...

I am in the market for a new car. I would like to trade in my car to the dealer so that I don't have to deal with a private sale. My car has a few scratches and dents and I am not sure if I should get it fixed or not. I looked online for advice and some places say get it fixed and other says...

So many questions but guess I can't ask until I jump through the hoops lol. Years ago had a DSM, (Laser RS) with light mods; coilovers and aftermarket wheels, cat-back, K&N, and the DIY intake mods,+ manual boost contoller w/ guage. Life and family took precedence at some point and we ended up...

guessing I have to post a new thread to introduce myself before I can post replies elsewhere and my own threads/questions? Anyone know how many posts before I can reply (ask questions) on other pinned threads or start my own question threads? Well, I have a 2013 Optima EX 2.4 N/A SPICY RED Bone...

Question regarding a Kia logo and warning message on the inside of the side glass. Is that something that others remove prior to getting tint installed? I'm having mine done Saturday. I had my 2012 tinted but I don't remember ever noticing this type of decal but I would guess it was there as...

Closing in on a couple cars I like but have some questions. I at least want the convenience package with the screen but either way I'm going to want to change it out and get a bigger screen or if I do not get one with convenience package I'm going to want to add a screen. Is there a certain...

Hello all, The last night coming home came to a stop. Proceeded to accelerate through the turn and car just died pull to the side of the road tried to start the vehicle back up several times nothing. Tried restarting it in park and in neutral nothing this vehicle is a key start not a push...

Since I havent been part of the community for a while due to life, I figured I would ask here if there is anything I should ask the dealer about when I bring it in for my last free LOF. Any new updates for stereos, transmissions, engines, ECM things like that, any new tsbs that seem to be...

I'm looking to see if anyone has any pics of their Optima before and after tints, preferably if you got the brow on the windshield and maybe if you have a SWP Optima :D I'm contemplating the brow but I'm definitely getting 20% all around. It's a tough decision and the shop near me is real good...

Hi, looking for some advise on what I need to know before upgrading my 2015 Optima EX rims. Im planning to upgrade to 20's, but I have no idea on how and what am I suppose to do. First time buying rims. Any advise will be appreciated. Thanks ---------- Post added at 11:44 AM ----------...