We've had this car for a couple years and it's been great so far. It's a four cylinder car, but you wouldn't guess it from how well it runs. It's got great pickup. It's a smooth ride, really easy to drive. I haven't had any major problems. The gas mileage is also pretty good; it could be a little better for a four cylinder, but it's certainly not a gas guzzler either. I'd say it gets about 28 miles per gallon. Maintenance is pretty simple and we haven't had to do any kind of major work, just regular oil changes and the like. Honestly, it's a really solid car and I would highly suggest the Optima to anyone who's looking for a smooth and simple drive. It's a very reasonable price for such a nice car, and I'd say we've absolutely gotten our money's worth. My one complaint is that the trunk is a bit small. It would be hard to move furniture with the available space. However, it has survived three years of dorm room packing, so it isn't entirely bad. You just have to be very smart with your use of the space. The A/C could also be a bit more powerful, but it's decent enough. It just doesn't blast as well as some other cars.

The Kia Optima is a great car and worth every penny. It feels like a luxury sedan without the price tag. The quality is exceptional and it has so many options for the small price you pay; even the most expensive model is not an extreme price to pay.