Considering buying an Optima... what should I know?
lewisp
02-23-2021, 07:18 AM
Hi all,
Coming over here from the Buick forums where my '00 Century (195K) has finally earned its retirement. As you can probably tell I like to buy used cars and run them forever.
Am looking at several Kia Optimas, probably in the 2014-2017 year range. I've never owned one. What do I need to know? Any particular mechanical things I should check for before purchase?
Also considering the Hyundai Elantra and Sonata, same-ish years, I may go post this same question over on the Hyundai board, see if it's any busier than here...
Thanks much!
Coming over here from the Buick forums where my '00 Century (195K) has finally earned its retirement. As you can probably tell I like to buy used cars and run them forever.
Am looking at several Kia Optimas, probably in the 2014-2017 year range. I've never owned one. What do I need to know? Any particular mechanical things I should check for before purchase?
Also considering the Hyundai Elantra and Sonata, same-ish years, I may go post this same question over on the Hyundai board, see if it's any busier than here...
Thanks much!
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