2002 Kia Optima Top Comparisons
Users ranked 2002 Kia Optima against other cars which they drove/owned. Each ranking was based on 9 categories. Here is the summary of top rankings.
User Reviews
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2002 Kia Optima SEReview
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Optima
2002
SE
cooltonep writes:
Great Sporty, Family Car. — I really like this car and I would recommend it to others. It has a nice body and its deceptively fast. The one negative is that it requires frequent fuel fill-ups as it does eat up gas if used as a primary vehicle, but all-in-all still a high-quality vehicle. Primary Use: Family transportation Pros: Great overall car. Cons: Not the best as far as fuel economy is concerned. |
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2002 Kia Optima SE V6Review
2002 Kia Optima
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Optima
2002
SE V6
Diana715 writes:
Effective — Overall this is very reliable car. It is a safe car. I like the fact that it has leather seats and a sun roof. It drives very well but does have a few mechanical issues that need some work. It is reasonably priced. Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: Sunroof and reliability Cons: It is a 2002 |
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2002 Kia Optima LX V6Review
2002 Kia Optima
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Optima
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LX V6
Kassaundra writes:
Sportsmatic Gives It The Push! — The paint on this car, one hell of an awesome color! It's different from any other paint color that I have seen, and boy is it a bitch to match for touch ups. Gas mileage is decent. DO NOT LET A CHRYSLER COMPANY INSTALL AN AFTERMARKET REMOTE START SYSTEM. This car can NOT handle the amount of power needed to support one. Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: It can top out at 165mph. And the Sportsmatic mode. Cons: The door handles will look like crap if they are painted. |
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2002 Kia Optima SE V6Review
2002 Kia Optima
Kia
Optima
2002
SE V6
Brad writes:
My Carr — Performance- goo acceleration, average braking, so-so handling. Good for mid-sized fam sedan Build Quality- its 9 years old and everything is still holding up pretty well Appearance- typical Korean styling, kinda wierd, though not offensive. Cost of Ownership- 25 mpg, not hard to keep up Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: its comfortable Cons: its old |
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2002 Kia Optima LX V6Review
2002 Kia Optima
Kia
Optima
2002
LX V6
zy writes:
Fun To Drive And Definitely Reccomend It! — Very reliable car! No major problems with it! Quick acceleration up to a point. Interior and exterior looks are above average and definitely compete with a comparable model accord and toyota. It has excellent handling, very sporty. Great car to own and very fun to drive! Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: Looks, performance, handling Cons: Cost of replacement parts |
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2002 Kia Optima LX V6Review
2002 Kia Optima
Kia
Optima
2002
LX V6
mmeek writes:
Cheap Car - Bad Quality! — I bought this Kia Optima several years ago used and only owned it for 8 months. It was only 3 years old and already falling apart. Only 2 months after I bought it parts started going bad on it. First the water pump bearings went bad and then the radiator leaked and then the started misfiring. I maintained regular maintenance through the dealership, but nobody could identify the cause of some of these problems. Not to mention that the V6 got horrible mileage. The inside of the car was nothing to write home about. Inside and out this car didn't last. Owner for 0 years, 8 months Miles Driven per Year:12,500 Pros: Nice smooth ride. Cons: Very little power for a V6! Bad overall design and construction! |
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Reviews From Other Years
2015 Kia Optima Reviews
Great Bang For The Buck! By The2388
Great car for personal use or commuting for work! Very roomy interior and trunk for family and "stuff"! Amazing speakers and sound system! Excellent Bluetooth phone operations with phone log memory f... Read More
2014 Kia Optima Reviews
Great By betrthnu_215
So far I love it heads turn when I pull up. The base model comes with a lot of features. It handles like a dream I'm still trying to break him in so far only 397 miles on it. the interior is top notch... Read More
Very Awsome Vehicle By skwiek
My wife and I traded in our 2008 Town and Country on this vehicle. My wife loves it. Its sporty looking but great on gas mileage. Acceleration is fantastic. Handling is almost like its on rails. We ha... Read More
2013 Kia Optima Reviews
Too Much Plastic, Not Good Quality By Ms_Illusion_1974
this car is NOTHING like I had researched on, the one I got is definitely a bad nightmare, handles terrible,, mediocre gas mileage- the steering is a danger , as it drifts left to right,, you have to ... Read More
Hard To Find Such A Great Value Anywhere Else By Patrick
Overall a great car, has options that European luxury cars don't have at twice the price, drives well, looks good. Feels a small bit underpowered and would like to see better gas mileage if not a more... Read More
2012 Kia Optima Reviews
Great Car!!! By migration_Qshaq87
The car drives better than expected! This was the only four cylinder I felt had enough power! The ride is sporty and confidence inspiring. With the amount of awards it has won and how much it has chan... Read More
The Car Is Nice By MichalSokolov
I'm extremely satisfied with that car! It drives very well, looking great and interior is nice! Fuel economy is also very nice and efficient. Maintanence cost is pretty cheap - it's not a BMW or Merc... Read More
2011 Kia Optima Reviews
Never Been In The Shop For Any Type Of Repair. Gas Milage Is Great. I Average 28-29 Mpg By KBarber_1234
Fun car to drive. kick it in manual and it feels like a sports car. traction control work awesome in the snow. I test drove the 2.0 turbo and with this 2.4L high output engine, I didn't feel much diff... Read More
Fun, Fast, And Reliable By joel0981
I love everything, speed and handling. Small motor with big bite. Shift able automatic and very nice navigation system with rear view camer. But sad to see it didn't come out in manual. Hopefully one ... Read More
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