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  1. The Service Center
    Any help would be great. A few weeks back my low-beams became very dim, both at the same time. I have the HID headlights. I ordered new bulbs off Amazon, but after thinking about it, I don't think it's the bulbs that were bad since it happened to both at the exact same time. Any info on...
  2. New Member Introductions
    Hello all. Just picked up a 2018 Optima SXL last weekend. Sangria red with Ivory White interior. Pretty impressive car. First car I've had that is technology loaded. Very cool. I had to give up my fun car to do it (2012 Challenger SRT8, yep) but needed to be practical and wanted that...
  3. New Member Introductions
    A buddy is selling me his 2013 SXL and I will be picking it up in a couple weeks. A little nervous about the newly announced recall, but I decided to take my chances anyway.
  4. Hybrids
    Took a couple of hours off and test drove an Optima Hybrid. Pleasantly surprised. very quiet and impressed with the quality of the build. The first Optima I drove was close to $40K. Had more stuff than I wanted on it. The second one was about $30K, much closer to what I am looking for. The only...
  5. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    Picked up a snow white pearl SX with tech package on Saturday near Houston. Drove it home to Austin and on a few short trips around town. A few very early observations: 1) Didn't realize the car will not read out incoming SMS messages, but the Android Auto function more or less makes up for...
  6. New Member Introductions
    Hey guys! 2011 owner here! Love my Kia, she's been really good to me for 108K. Besides the waste gate issues I've had zero complaints. Until yesterday. Not really a complaint, more of a what the **** was that? Pretty hot day in Texas yesterday..I'm Rollin home doin about 80, my AC and Tach both...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Hello everyone, My name is Bruce and I'm a proud new owner of 2015 SX Turbo (Canada). I've been stalking these forums since before I picked it up though and it really informed my decision. I have to say that the community here seems great and the wealth of information is staggering but all...
  8. New Member Introductions
    Hey guys, new to the car and the site. Hoping to get some advise. We purchased a new 2015 kia optima Ex with the sunroof, black and had the windows tinted, picked it up on Friday at 1pm took it home packed it full of kids and luggage and very excited to take a trip to the in law's in our new...
  9. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Just had the 5050 DRLs installed on Saturday. The same ones that everyone is buying. However, they don't appear very bright (I'll have to compare them side by side with factory DRLs to know with certainty that they're brighter) and the color seems 4500K (has a yellowish tint) instead 5000K...
  10. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Very simple mods but something that makes a difference for me. Just painted the calipers today along with the emblems. I know some people think its stupid for me to black out all the chrome. But personally I cant stand all the chrome. Next step is the chrome on the grille and sides.
  11. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hey all, I notice today that my welcome sound/shut off sound/turn signal sounds are so faint now that I have to lean my face closer than the steering wheel to hear them. I'm not sure what happened as they were much more audible a few days ago. This is on a 2014 Optima SX Turbo. Has anyone had...
  12. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I'll keep it short. Very frustrated! Got my dash cam for christmas. Best thing evar! That SOB... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmHgDZzIggA
  13. Engine and Technical Discussion
    In my '14 Optima EX, I'm not getting very good gas mileage at all. Granted, most of my driving is in the city, which I know is going to keep me far from the 30s. But we were under the impression that city driving would get us 23 MPG, and right now I'm getting right at 20. I am not a heavy...
  14. The Dealership
    ew 2013 optima sx turbo alredy in shop with broken engine! (1 month repaire wait) :(There have been some light mods done to my new kia optima sx turbo. the car was bought new with a few mods done by the dealership. After two weeks of driving and about 2000km the check engine light came one night...
  15. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Although testing is still ongoing, this 2 peice downpipe is GOING to make good clean gains IMO. I've done lots of things to my car, this thing just feels like the engine/turbo loves it. I'll post more when I have access to my laptop and not my cell!
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