What I liked about my KIA optima LX 2006 was that it was not expensive, and it saved me gas compared to my previous vehicle. In addition, it has a nice, and modern looking dashboard and it came with a mp3 player as standard. The car ran nice, and it has a sporty look. The fabric seat covers are ideal for both hot summers, and winter days. The Optima has a manual speed changer if you desire, and drives quiet in the city or highway. It has a cruise control feature that is a great addition for long trips.