Kia Optima (2012 - 2015) 1.7 CRDi 2 Tech 4d (2012/62) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I like my comforts and tech but not going to pay an extra £10k for the privilege of driving a BMW or Audi. Not a badge snob.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They like the bold styling although a few still cannot get pass the badge.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, if they did an estate version.

What are you likely to buy next?

Too early to say, if Kia did an Optima estate then I'd definitely have one!!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£15,000

When did you buy the car?

July 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Price was one of the cheapest in the country at the time, managed to haggle £400 of the price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Great looker, masses of space, excellent level of kit and good mpg.

What was the dealer like?

Helpful and best of all non-pushy,.

What's it like to drive?

Smooth on good tarmac, can get a little noisy on poorer road surfaces although the standard tyres may have something to do with this.

What's it like to park?

So easy especially with the parking sensors and reversing camera.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing has gone wrong with it yet but I've only had it for 4 months.

What's most practical about your car?

Ipod and phone connectivity, the ability to turn the LED screen off whilst driving at night.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Ipod and phone connectivity, sat nav which gives you more than 1 option to your intended route and gives you traffic advice and suggests detours.