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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey y’all, I made a birthday decision and finally got the car I wanted for the past 2 years. I went from a 2011 kia optima to a 2017 kia sportage. Its so funky looking but I like it alot. Its nice being higher up and not riding so rough on bumpy roads. I loved that optima and im glad I purchased...
  2. New Member Introductions
    Hi guys. Just recently traded in my 2013 Kia Optima SXL for a suv with a third row. Family is getting bigger so we needed more room. I have a few things to sale including the k5 optima store canbus module, weather tech front and back mats and a set of winter tires and rims. I guess I can't post...
  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I should probably read the owners manual but I think i'd get my questions answered here faster. 1. Is there a way to keep sport mode active all the time or am I going to have to keep setting it every time I start the vehicle? 2. Is there a way to just open the sun shade on the sunroof...
  4. New Member Introductions
    I owned a 2013 EX Luxury (Canadian, it's an SX without nav or turbo) for the past three years. Be keeping an eye on the 2016's since they were announced back in April, drove a bunch of competitors in the interim and also took hard looks at the Audi A3/A4 as well as the Mercedes C/CLA series...
  5. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hello everyone. We recently traded in our 2011 EX for a 2014 EX in red with the premium package with 10,000 miles. We really like some of the changes they made over the couple of years, and we are looking forward to many great years with the car. One things we are noticing with this car...
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    While I think my '13 SXL was a very nice car I never fully warmed to the FWD aspect and so opted to trade it in on a highly optioned 2011 Cayenne S as a way to get back into a sensible Porsche. I didn't get quite as much on the Optima trade as I would have liked due, in part, to the accident I...
  7. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    SPECIAL NOTE: I was ecstatic when I first bought my Optima, but I upgraded from a Chevy Sonic with a perfect track record (literally absolutely nothing wrong with it) and I thought that such a super nice Optima wouldn't need anything more than a pre purchase look over for damage and a simple...
  8. New Member Introductions
    Hey, my name is Tyler. I'm a former Forte owner and member of ForteForums.com. I traded in my 2012 Forte this weekend for a 2015 Optima LX and I couldn't be happier. What a great looking car. My only complaint is the soft steering. Has anyone been able to correct that? Anyways, glad to be...
  9. New Member Introductions
    I recently purchased a 2015 LX in the beginning of July and then throughout the whole month i wanted to upgrade to a EX because i have Husky/German Shepard Mix (Which Sheds A lot) a Maltese/Poodle Mix, in which one of them sheds a lot and having the option of leather seats would be quite easier...
  10. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So I posted in a couple other posts that my 2012 blue sxt's engine fell victim to a broken spark plug piece that dropped down in the engine and destroyed my engine and turbo lol. Well it only had 30k miles on it and the dealership put a brand new engine and brand new turbo in it, covered by...
  11. New Member Introductions
    Hi everyone, Just like the title stated... I just traded my '12 Optima EX (Dark Cherry) for a '13 Optima Hybrid LX (Aurora Black). Long story short, I traded out of a bad lease for a half decent purchase with the deal. I found this site when I was looking for hybrid driving tips to improve...
  12. New Member Introductions
    Well.. after my 6th time at the dealer for warranty work, I decided I might have a lemon, so I just drove away with my new 2014 SX (LOADED) BLUE! I hope I have better luck with this one!
  13. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So today i am a proud new owner of a 2014 Optima SXL! :) Traded in my old 2013 SX and got a pretty good deal on the SXL. I got a good trade in value and good financing terms that it was no hassle to deal with finance. The new SXL is awesome!! Love the drive modes and the new safety features...
  14. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So with the arrival of our newborn last month and other bills rising my family and I are hitting a financial crisis. So I made the decision to trade the SXL for a Chevy Cruze lease. Its saving us a good chunk of money. The Optima is the Best Car I have ever owned and I was sad to have to let it...
  15. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Back to stock! Story is I just traded in my 2012 LX (base) for a 2013 SX (fully loaded minus nav). Learned my mistakes on my LX so yep, its a fresh start for me! :D / :angry: Special thanks to Contrast for all the help doing the mod swapping! (Thats the weird guy in the 1st pic :lol:) @ da...
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