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  1. The Service Center
    Hey all, Just picked up my 2015 SXL and love it, love it, love it. There is one thing that popped up and I wanted to ask you about: I was driving in a high traffic area (LA, peak hour..:rolleyes:) for maybe an hour or so, used Eco mode and Sport mode for a bit, all in all maybe 20-30% of the...
  2. New Member Introductions
    I got my 2014 SX black/black over a week ago. Overall I like the car a lot and it has mostly met my expectations. My previous car was a 2002 Infiniti I35. Here are the things that stand out so far... Pluses: Interior fit is excellent (I am 6'2") The power/gas mileage tradeoff is about as good...
  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I traded in my 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 for a SWP SX-T with premium and tech packages. My wife and I had a baby, so I needed to get something bigger and I wanted about the same power and better gas mileage. The Optima gave me all of those, although the gas mileage gain will be minimal. It's only been a...
  4. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey. So DTLA just got their Cadenzas today and they say they are the "first ones to get them" but then again I was surrounded by the sales team. They had quit a few so I was able to get a chance and test drive a black base Cadenza! I currently own a 2011 SX platinum graphite optima re badged...
  5. New Member Introductions
    Hi everyone, My name is James and I'm Optimaholic... But seriously I've had my 2012 Optima since Black Friday of 2011. Unfortunately they didn't have Black Friday sale prices. Ever since I've wanted to update my Optima. My biggest complaint would be the UVO system and its compatibility with...
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So after much hand-wringing and soul searching (my soul, not the Kia version), I bought an Optima EX over the weekend. Only have 100 miles on it, but so far I'm pretty much in love. Every time I look at the dark cherry paint it just makes me smile. However, there are 3 things that have jumped...
  7. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Well, being a BMW family through and through, the wife and I spent a TON of time researching this car before purchasing it. It got mostly stellar reviews with a few niggles here and there depending on the review. Hey, no car is perfect. So we took deliver of our snow white SX last Wednesday...
  8. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    2011 LX (manual) owner and overall I'm very satisfied with the car. But, among my niggling concerns is the suspension. I notice a lot of body roll around curves like onramps that doesn't inspire much confidence. Also, a quick steering on the correction at highway speeds moves the tires, and then...
  9. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    First drive in a 2.0T SX. I have a Genesis V8 and a BMW 535i, and lean towards sporty driving. Engine - Amazing. Zero Turbo lag. There was a little noise at cold start up, but went away immediately. No ticking at idle, and was really the star of the show. Ride - Just about perfect for a...
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