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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Looking at a new(to me, most likely used) sporty sedan. Has to carry my family of four to school and back, family vacatins, and be my daily. Looked very closely at the Optima LX (great exterior, cheap interior, weak handling, ok performance) and mazda6 (funky exterior, great interior, great...
  2. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Anyone in the North Jersey area have the canbus control module installed? Or can someone recommend a capable installer? Thank you.
  3. New Member Introductions
    Hey everyone. i have a 2012 Kia Optima SX... honestly nothing but trouble so far...New to the forum tho and looking for help! Nice to meet everyone!
  4. New Member Introductions
    I?ve been reading a lot on here over the last few days, and decided to join being that I?m pretty sure I?ve decided on buying an Optima! Is there anything I should look for? I know I want a 2012+ EX or SX Turbo, with the panoramic moonroof (I miss my convertibles but need a 4 door & good mpg)...
  5. Hybrids
    All: I just hit 53k miles on my hybrid and they are almost at the point where I need to replace them. I have been looking at the following two sets of tires. Hankook Kinergy GTH436's and the General Altimax R743. Does anyone suggest either one over the other ? Or even another tire completely...
  6. The Service Center
    Hi everyone, I went to local autozone and other auto stores nearby my house and there is nothing on getting an air filter and cabin air filter for my 2016 Kia Optima Lx-T. I don't want to go to my local Kia shop just to purchase a $50 air filter. Might as well get a K&N Air filter for that...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Hi all, I'm looking to replace my old Mazda 3 and after lots of reading I've decided on a used Optima. I'm excited to get my ride. While I just created this account, I've been reading previous posts for the past weeks and your threads have been a big help and have answered a lot of my...
  8. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    ...is it worth the headache? Also, am I missing anything that needs to be done. From what I've found online (not specific to the Optima), it looks like the hard stuff consists of disengaging the lower control arm (ball joint portion) and the tie rod end, moving the entire break caliper out of...
  9. New Member Introductions
    Hey everybody, so I'm looking to get my fiance into another car and so far we've both decided the Optima is the likely best candidate. She's driven it, and a few others, and she really seemed to like it above all others. So, as a buyer who's completely new to Kia and Optima, is there anything...
  10. New Member Introductions
    Hey there y'all, so I have a 2014 optima sxt and I'm from Cape Cod, Mass. I want to make some mods and was wandering how to go about it and if anyone had any suggestions from what they have done!! So I was talking to some guys at a garage and they said if I get a new exhaust system it may mess...
  11. New Member Introductions
    Hey All, My name is Henry C, from Indianapolis, Indiana. Just traded in my Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 Limited for a less gas guzzling 2015 Kia Optima EX with Premium package. I have push to start and the first mod I want/need to make is a remote starter system utilizing both a long range viper...
  12. New Member Introductions
    Looking for new wheels. Recently bent one of my stock Chrome rims on my 2013 Optima SXL. If possible I will just replace the one however I particularly like the 2013 Hyundai Genesis RSpec 19' wheels. Does anyone know where I could find either? thanks ---------- Post added at 01:58 PM...
  13. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have been driving a Kia Optima EX for 4 years and it is time to start looking for a new battery (I live in Minnesota and the temperature high today is projected to be a balmy 10 degrees Fahrenheit). Does anyone have a suggestion for a good Minnesota battery replacement for my Optima EX...
  14. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Anybody know what the best springs to use would be? I wanna lower it just enough for looks, and eventually wanna camber just my rear wheels, but that's coming in some due time.
  15. New Member Introductions
    I'm trying to buy some Kinetic parts, however, can't find a dealer or on-line site that sells their products. Any guidance? Mike - Alabama; Roll Tide
  16. New Member Introductions
    Name/Nickname: Rob Location: SoCal I stumbled onto this website when trying to diagnose a check engine light that produced error code: P0087 "Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low" on my 2012 Kia Optima EX GDI 2.4L problem. After searching these forums and talking to my mechanic I think the culprit...
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