The thing I liked about the 2003 Kia Optima LX was the price and the fuel mileage. The car lasted for the five and a half years that I used it without too much cost for maintenance. It's not the best looking car on the outside because of the prison bar-looking grill on the front. The interior was fairly comfortable and didn't give too much of a problem on the back during long road trips. There was enough room in the front and back seats as well as the trunk. The trunk also included a jack and spare tire underneath a mat which came in handy during a flat tire. There was a bit of a blind spot in the back passenger side. The car's performance was so-so; the acceleration left something to be desired. I wouldn't call it a fun drive but it does get you to where you need it to. Braking and handling were also not too great. Turns at higher speeds will cause the car to lose traction. This at times left an unsafe feeling and a loss of control.