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2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 20-23/27-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 161HP



Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.2
Exterior: 4.8
Interior: 4.4
Overall: 4.5

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2006 Kia Optima Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2006 Kia Optima

  1. Exterior design
  2. Blue dash board lights
  3. Comfortable ride
  4. Price and value
  5. Warranty

Top 5 Cons of 2006 Kia Optima

  1. Better audio
  2. Standard keyless entry
  3. More legroom
  4. Better tires
  5. Better reputation for reliability

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Submitted 2010-02-26 12:49:09


 Kim629

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

2

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Kia Optima?
I have had no problems with the engine.

No major repairs.

The interior has held up good.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Kia Optima?
New headlight wiring. The headlight bulbs. In the last year I have replace the bulbs 6 times. No joke.

The upholstery is kind of ugly.

No keyless entry. This should come standard. Trying to unlock your car in the rain stinks.

Gas mileage is not the greatest.

2006 Kia Optima Review:
I would have to say, I would not recommend the 2006 Kia Optima, but I bet they have upgraded them a lot by now.

I just got off the phone with the service department about the headlight issue and they have come across a few 2006's with the same problem. The only solution is to keep replacing the bulbs or putting a new wiring system for the headlight which costs 365.00 for one head lamp. I was also told the wiring system is the same one have now, because they have not updated it. So it may fix the problem but it is possible in the future I could be dealing with the same issue. Not happy about that at all.

Submitted 2008-03-03 08:42:32


 MarquitaDC

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Kia Optima?
It rides comfortable and smooth, and it's decent on gas. From the exterior to interior it's a good car. Value wise, its great! People complain about the audio, but it sounds the same as if you bought any car off a Car Dealership Lot minus a self installed/pro installed sound system...in other words a minor concern. Maybe you will find one for sale in someone's driveway somewhere, with the system already installed. The car is smaller, therefore it's for smaller people. Would someone complain that a Lamborghini is small on the inside? The Lambo is a sports car, they tend to be. In other words, smaller cars do exist. Regarding liability, I've heard it's good, but at the same time I've heard it's a bit on the "ify" side...as long as there is no recall, concerning the tires, engine, transmission or any of those major car parts, it must be more safe than not. As drivers, it's up to us to drive safe. I feel safe.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Kia Optima?
Keyless entry...it should have come with it. I just bought my car, so I have yet to order keyless entry. It's an unnecessary expense and waste of time. I don't need it, but I guess I would like to have it? I'm a girl, but I know more than most girls about cars. As a girl, I pay attention to little noises. If you're like me; male or female then, just for the simple fact of the Kia LX being a four cylinder will just bother the hell out of you...only at first. It runs a bit louder, but it's not a bad loud, just a unique loud. It's a little engine you know. So it makes little noises, especially when the heat is on. It's nothing to worry about though. Nor is it noticeable to someone outside of the car, or inside besides yourself for that matter. Half of the time you won't even notice it, or even care.

2006 Kia Optima Review:
Overall, I love it. I'm 20, I'm in college and yes I make the car payments. It's a great car, and it's worth its price...as long as you wern't duped. Drive safe!

Submitted 2008-03-27 07:18:52


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Kia Optima?
everything but my mileage

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Kia Optima?
the mileage

2006 Kia Optima Review:
great car just keep getting 14cmpg which is lousy i brought this car brand new

Submitted 2007-07-31 20:59:48


 garrett3069

 

Performance:

1

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Kia Optima?
It is roomy...drives well...quiet engine...

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Kia Optima?
For the mechanics at KIA to get the fuel system fixed...

2006 Kia Optima Review:
We was enjoying the car till the fuel system has gone total clunkered...we just sent back the car for the third time since May...so that has been a major part in disatisfaction...

Submitted 2007-06-10 19:37:09


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Kia Optima?
A navigation system would be nice

2006 Kia Optima Review:
not bad for the $

Submitted 2007-05-23 08:53:45


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Kia Optima?
ride,room,back seat space

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Kia Optima?
better style radio, full backseat drop for cargo,dealer to carry more colors, make a convertible, no plastic hubcaps!

2006 Kia Optima Review:
enjoy the car

Submitted 2007-02-26 14:58:43


 cwardjr

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Kia Optima?
THE COST AND QUALITY OF THE CAR IS VERY GOOD. IT PERFORMS WELL AND HAS A GOOD RIDE.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Kia Optima?
A LITTLE LARGER V6 WITH AT LEAST 200HP WOULD BE NICE.

Submitted 2006-12-31 18:23:39


 rptheone

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Kia Optima?
Nice automatic mated to an anemic 4 cylinder - all the bells and whistles!

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Kia Optima?
Add 20 hp.

2006 Kia Optima Review:
You can drive a full-boat 4 cylinder EX of the lot for $19K and pocket the difference from all competitors higher prices.

Submitted 2006-10-31 09:48:12


 katrinalewis

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Kia Optima?
The spacious and confortable interior, the ride and the music...

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Kia Optima?
Darker color interior, (a darker beige) Smaller side view mirrors and easier to adjust driver seat. (I don't have power seats)

2006 Kia Optima Review:
I like the car....

Submitted 2006-09-01 16:41:49


 pinkpainter59s

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Kia Optima?
price and looks

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Kia Optima?
get better reviews seats too hard

2006 Kia Optima Review:
just got our optima too early only have 396 miles on it

Submitted 2006-06-01 13:38:24


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Kia Optima?
Lots of go!

Submitted 2006-05-11 11:18:48


 jmgusa

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Kia Optima?
Front and Back exterior design, looks great

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Kia Optima?
give the lx 4 cyl a better radio and have keyless entry as an option

2006 Kia Optima Review:
I have owned my kia optima lx 4 for one month..so far, so good.looks great and rides nice

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