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2012 Kia Optima

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THERESA L.
2012 Kia Optima
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03/05/2018
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Fun

Love my Optima heated seats are a bonus!! Love the sunroof
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JAMES B.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/15/2018
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My Optima

I am still very pleased with my 2012 Optima. I still get compliments for the color of my car. I’ve looked at new cars on line and in person and I have not seen any cars comparable to all the goodies I have on my car for the price I paid for mine. I am very happy with my car.
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JANET MARIE B.
2012 Kia Optima
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06/23/2018
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Kia of Puyallup

My Husband a Vietnam Vet and myself purchased this Vechicle, Brand New our first right off Showroom floor car ever. Love my Kia my Husband loved it also but pass away 9 months after purchased. Best car ever....
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JAMES B.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/01/2018
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My 2012 Kia Optima

This is probably the best car I ever bought. It has more goodies in it than MOST new cars today, without paying through the roof. As much as I think about getting a new car I have yet to find one that has everything I have in my Optima.
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DAVID S.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/20/2019
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Fantastic Car.. My best ever.

Love my Optima SX.. great car . great features. The onlly thing I can say critical is there is excessive road noise.. always has been. Still.. love it.
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ann c.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/08/2019
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excellent car ... kia makes very good vehicles.......

my kia optima has over 130k miles and has proven to be very reliable and affordable to maintain! well made runs great beautiful exterior interior is very functional lots of trunk space very fast on highway (turbo engine)
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JAMES B.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/09/2019
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My Optima

I think this is the best car I have owned. I love it. I’d like to have a newer Optima with everything I have of the one I have now but not sure of the cost.
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TAMIKA L.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/07/2020
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I love my car

Purchased this car after my previous vehicle was stolen and totaled out. Didnt want a car, went to purchase a SUV but needed better credit for a lower monthly payment. This car was low money and i wasnt interested in another high loan. So it fit my budget and has grown on me. I paid the car off in a yr and plan to give it to my daughter for her birthday next yr... This cars great on gas and easy to maintain. Very satisfied with my purchase
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pierre d.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/23/2020
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2012 Kia Optima

Great vehicle my son love his car. Good gas mileage good on the road good gas in city & highway. I recommend the Kia Optima to everybody. Optima is a good looking car I want to buy another optima when I get a chance
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LISA E.
2012 Kia Optima
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07/31/2020
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I love this car!

This car has been so reliable, and luxurious! I loved the dual sunroof, the heated seats and steering wheel! It's 8 years old now and still looks and performs great! Mileage has been good too! Bought this because I loved the commercial, but didn't think i could afford it. Great value!
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Deok C.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/27/2021
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Very nice!

It’s stylish, it has firm handling. I love my optima! This car had very few breakdowns during my use and had a design that wasn't proven even after 10 years. It is a car with a very high satisfaction for the price I paid.
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JAMES B.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/04/2021
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2012 Optima

I love my car and I cannot imagine having less a car in the future.
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JANET MARIE B.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/05/2021
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Kia of Puyallup is Right for your cat

I test drove my Kia and fell in Love with it. All original miles are mine. Did not expect the Hybrid to be All That but it was and it runs great still Today as it did in 2012.
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DAN B.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/14/2022
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Sporty & Fast

I bought this car when it was two years old with about 25,000 miles on it. I have now had it eight years and it has become one of my favorite cars. It will be hard to give up when the time comes. It is now 10 years old and still very stylish. I constantly get compliments on it.
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Jerry A.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/07/2023
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A Good Car, A Great Value

Stylishly designed the 2012 Kia is a great value. The engine, if not jaw-dropping, is torquey and seldom complains. The ride is comfortable and the performance more than adequate. If you're looking for a car that is trouble free and fairly priced than you need look no further.
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JANET MARIE B.
2012 Kia Optima
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/10/2024
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2012 KIA Optima Hybrid

When you need parts for your car, you shouldn’t have to wait a Year for Back Order to get Fixed
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LEONARD F.
2012 Kia Optima
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03/23/2015
Looks good, fun to drive
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PHILIP K.
2012 Kia Optima
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06/23/2015

Took some getting used to

Car is low to ground and front end is very low. Kept hitting curbs with the front end spoiler. Finally just took it off. Mine is Hybrid version and gets excellent mileage most of the year but much less in Winter. Very nice ride and handling. Battery in trunk does not allow back seats to fold down so some flexibility is lost.
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RAYMOND C.
2012 Kia Optima
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07/03/2015

hybrid

Great car, minor inherent problems
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GLEN B.
2012 Kia Optima
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/30/2016

Kia Optima hybrid

2013 great vehicle, great gas mpg, but terrible low front bumper which has torn off 5 times!!!!!
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