2004 Kia Optima LX 2.7L V6 from North America
Summary:
This car is great
Faults:
I have had nothing major go wrong with the car that was not my own fault.
General Comments:
At first many people think when they see a KIA it is bad, but then they got into my car and it totally changed their mind.
The car has some nice pick-up.
The interior is very roomy and the seats are comfortable.
The 16 inch wheels add some style to this flashy car.
This car can beat the price, option for option, of a Honda or Toyota.
The only down side to the car is that there is a limited amount of performance parts available.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th August, 2008
21st Nov 2010, 10:07
If the CV joint came apart the front wheel would not fall off. The CV is a joint pressed together and has no bolts. The wheel is held by a heavy cast iron assembly bolted to the lower A arm and upper strut. It sounds like this vehicle has been a previous accident that damaged those components.