5hVnz Car of the Year...

Without any question it would be the...Kia Optima.

4 cylinder with Turbo is in their new 2015 model. Better gas mileage, better engine and just as powerful as the V6!

Oh yeah, and the 10 year 100,000 mile warranty is incredible! I don't think I have ever heard of that type of warranty before.

The Best I have ever seen or remember or both :-D, was the 7 year 70,000 mile warranty from Chrysler. They don't have that now do they!?.

Nope, the Kia Optima is best in class and lowest in price. You new time buyers need to buy this car.

Why? because it will gain you 3 more things you need more than any other model on the market can:

1. A better Value with High Mileage Resale potential
2. You will improve your credit score
3. You will have more money to spend on anything else...

...what can you think of, maybe there's more ;-P

If you can't guarantee 100,000 mile - 10 year warranties means you can't guarantee 100,000 mile 10 year automobiles!

sidenote: Did you know that the dashboards in the Mercedes cars have a patented dashboard and a lifetime warranty...

If you are looking to buy and you are trying to rebuild your credit, this is the car, otherwise, go get yourself a car from, 'depending on owner'...1,000-7,000 dollars.

They are having sales on the 2014's, but you don't want one, but they aren't bad, it's just if you can afford the 2015 w/turbo you should :-P

**UPDATE**

Two Problems with the Kia Optima 2015:

1. You can't get 4 cylinder w/turbo at a base model design...
2. You can't get Turbo with the base model line with a Sunroof...

Here's where car manufacturers really miss the boat in sales. The Populous just want the Turbo, you could keep the AC, JUST GIVE US THE DAMN TURBO!

Second, it's not a bad deal, but the MFG and the Dealership have recognized in order to make more base model sales they would need to be able to add a Sunroof.

For about 2000.00 you can add a Sunroof and includ it into the cost of sale, 19,000 + 2000.00 = 21,000.

Now just add the Turbo to that and you got more base model sales.

Leave the Luxury models with Turbo also for the Luxurious, for the rest of US, GIVE US THE DAMN TURBO!

They overprice it a bit too, 19,000 base and over 40,000 w/Turbo and Luxury 20,000 + dollars for Woodgrain finish and Turbo...Overpriced, 38,000 TOPS! 35,000 dollar value.

**UPDATE**

The 2011's are coming up for purchase now that were on lease of 32-52,000 miles lease and are now available at amazing prices.

This is the year they came out with the body style you see now and I believe the introduction to...4 cylinder Turbo YEAH!

There it is, KIA comes through again...confused?

Okay, 2014's are 40,000 a little high, but not the point, what is the point is TURBO...You can buy a 2011 4 cylinder turbo for 20, 000 LOADED! Still confused...

The Base Model cost 19,999 and to add a Moon/Sun Roof is 2000.00 and NO Turbo :-( and 4 cylinder.

Ahh, now you get it ;-) THEY GAVE US THE DAMN TURBO! WOOO! Thanks KIA ;-)

quiktip: KIA Optima has been around since 2000 (First Gen) they just looked different. The first Turbo was in the 3rd Gen 2011, so never buy the first, get a 2012 ;-)

**UPDATE**
2015 Kia Optima
MSRP: $26,500
Invoice: $25,091
Incentive Expiration Date: 1/5/2015
Potential savings below MSRP: 10%+
Kia's version of the previous generation Hyundai Sonata is a good car but falls a bit short of its corporate cousin in ride comfort, braking, and fuel economy. It handles well but the ride is borderline stiff and road noise is noticeable. The standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder performs well. Top-level trims get a turbo four-cylinder that's economical and powerful but not as refined as competitors' V6 engines. A hybrid is also available. The front seats are comfortable, but the rear seat is low. The styling detracts from rear visibility and access. Reliability has been average.

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