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  1. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Hi, I want to start this post by saying sorry since I believe there are many posts regarding this issue. However, I couldn't really find one for my year and trim so I am trying to ask for your help. I live in Staten Island, NYC and recently bought used 2016 Optima SX with 43000 miles on it...
  2. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi everyone, just was curious if anyone else has experienced this. I drive a 2014 Optima EX with the 2.4L engine and do a mixture of highway and city driving. My car has 78K miles on it and only maintenance I have done to it are oil changes, front brakes, 4 new tires, coolant, basically have...
  3. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Headlight study: Only 1 out of 31 models rated 'good' Why am I not surprised? The Optima received a poor rating. Even luxury brands did poorly too. Click the link at the beginning of the article. It's got some good info.
  4. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I have a 2012 Optima SX with a little over 46k, 5w20 synthetic oil per 7500, drive average yet I typically average 28-29 miles interstate driving. My predecessor (03 Accord V6 coupe) averaged 27 mpg highway driving. I set up a appointment with the dealer but I'm thinking I'm wasting my time...
  5. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I noticed this a few months ago and wanted to see if anyone else has this issue as well. It appears as though the rear quarter panels on both sides of the car are rubbing with the back panel and are causing paint to rub. I can't help wonder if it's a fitment issue as both sides are showing the...
  6. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    So I got a new 2015 SX a few months ago with both option packages. It does include the larger 8" head unit together with HD radio. What is odd is that the sounds quality is actually bad enough that I tend to even turn off the HD mode when I listen to radio. To clarify I think USB music from a...
  7. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I am aware of the proper forum, but few people post there. I have stated before that my Infinity Basslink 10" sub (200w RMS) sucked so I replaced it with a proper dual 10" box and a Kicker 600.1 monoblock amp. This sounded great, so I went ahead and bought another Kicker 200.4 amp (50W RMS X4)...
  8. Vendor Feedback
    These guys are a joke! I don't easily write poor reviews, I just don't shop there again, but William and crew are so clueless that dissuading others from buying from him might do him good. I purchased the led scuff plates and Korean center console from their web site early to mid June. I got my...
  9. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hey all, When I first got my KOH (with NAV), the BlueTooth worked AMAZINGLY well. Meadia streaming (MP3's spotify, audible, etc...) sounded GREAT. Now, for whatever reason, all BlueTooth media streaming sounds hollow/shallow/muffled like someone's in a a giant auditorium. I have done...
  10. Pictures and Videos
    What my poor optima had to go thru today :(
  11. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    The A M band on my '13 LX has always had crackling static on all stations. The F M signal is better, but has some slight distortion. No problem at all with Sirius reception. A year ago I had the dealership check this problem and they could find no problems. Because I listen to very little A...
  12. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey guys & gals, I use to sell Kia and now I work at a Toyota dealership. But I leased my Optima, my friend purchased an Optima EX prem package in May 2013, and a customer of mine tried to trade his 2013 EX prem package this last weekend. I know my dealership offered him $19,000 trade-in value...
  13. DIY Projects
    So I have read some not so pleasant reviews on that EZ Lip sold on EBay. I was bored today and figured I just washed and waxed the car what can I do next? I went over to Home Depot and got some frost king garage door sealer and some double sided tape and decided to do the knock off style lip I...
  14. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Ok so I bought these LED lights for another vehicle that i traded in for my optima! So why not try them and hook them up and see whats up. I have gotten so many compliments so far. I know there not the OEM DRL's that everyone else likes but hey...im not cuttin my bumper so this will have to do...
  15. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I am wondering how the rear view camera of those who have them, are during the night. Mine is the Nav version using the display in the Nav unit. My Optima's rear view camera works well during the day, but if it's dark or in the night time, the picture is extremely fuzzy and unclear. It looks...
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