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CONS: none

REVIEW: this car will shock you. mpg could be better. i ran this car 145 mph in a hurry. drive one before you spend more money than you have to

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CONS: Noise inside the car from poor Tires

REVIEW: The car handles so well and i get so many " This is a Kea") . People just cannot believe how stylish and sleek the car looks. I researched various cars in this class from Mercedes/BMW/ Lincoln/ Fusion/ Hyundai and felt that dollar for dollar...

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CONS: Steering issues

REVIEW: Driving this 2013 Optima Ex at freeways speeds the steering tends to touchy. I mean it tries to keep car centered with it's steering assist but in reality it makes the driver over compensate for the cars compensation. I feel like I am constantly...

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CONS: Ride is stiff, feels every bump in road.

REVIEW: I purchased my EX TGDI in May 2012. July 26th I was ran into a ditch on Interstate 75 at 75 mph, the car did exactly as it should. Airbags did not deploy because there was no direct impact, side or front. I came away with a torn rotator cuff. The car...

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CONS: Maybe a little noisy, but it's not a BMW

REVIEW: I love this car so much I gave my wife mine and bought another one for me. The economy is awesome, handling is great, features are way cool. She has the white and I have the Black Cherry. They are both so cool. I will definitely look at Kia again...

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CONS: I haven't found any cons yet. I would like the led lights to be available on the SX

REVIEW: Awesome power for a sedan, love the turbo. All the extra parts available on e-bay is nice. I put on a front strut tower brace and an injen air intake on my car. The turbo seems to spool up faster & it is much louder now. It sounds cool when you let...

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CONS: No Cons!

REVIEW: Fast, comfortable, sex appeal are just a few things that make this car a winner! Car navigates the winding, hilly, Taconic State Parkway with ease. The controls, when you are in the drivers seat are at your finger tips and well placed for smart,...

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REVIEW: Love my car, although i did notice that the engine was loud when i test drove it, I still fell in love with it, It's a sharp looking car coming from Kia

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CONS: seems to stutter when engine is cold.

REVIEW: First Kia bought, and I'm happy. A lot of positive comments for it's looks.

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CONS: Lousy gas Mileage. Thin sheet metal. Sirrus radio sounds awful

REVIEW: 4500 miles so far. Of the cars in this price range this by far is the best featured, comfortable and best looking. The acceleration is delayed and when you ease up on the pedal it slows down too quickly. Steering is flat but predictable just like a...

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