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2004 Kia Optima
I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available.
Thank you for indulging me. On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by the dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased by me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles left on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared to be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the car leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near the left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into my garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like any ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. Thanks for any information. |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
Your not going to like this but the most obvious answer is it was
wrecked, the suspension damaged or unit body structure bent or both, and then not properly repaired. I'd take it to a good alignment shop and have them give it a through going over. Or you might take it to a shop that does a lot of crash repairs and get them to check it out for any damage or signs of repairs. I actually had a vehicle (a Jeep Comanche) that had a definite tilt to it for a while, it happened when I hit a piece of broken curb at about 45 mph and bent the front axle. Good luck! Jeff DeWitt DodgeDriver wrote: > I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. > Thank you for indulging me. > > On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by the > dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased by > me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. > When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles left > on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared to > be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my > driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the car > leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near the > left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into my > garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original > measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like any > ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. > > Thanks for any information. > > > > |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
Your not going to like this but the most obvious answer is it was
wrecked, the suspension damaged or unit body structure bent or both, and then not properly repaired. I'd take it to a good alignment shop and have them give it a through going over. Or you might take it to a shop that does a lot of crash repairs and get them to check it out for any damage or signs of repairs. I actually had a vehicle (a Jeep Comanche) that had a definite tilt to it for a while, it happened when I hit a piece of broken curb at about 45 mph and bent the front axle. Good luck! Jeff DeWitt DodgeDriver wrote: > I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. > Thank you for indulging me. > > On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by the > dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased by > me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. > When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles left > on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared to > be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my > driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the car > leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near the > left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into my > garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original > measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like any > ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. > > Thanks for any information. > > > > |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
Your not going to like this but the most obvious answer is it was
wrecked, the suspension damaged or unit body structure bent or both, and then not properly repaired. I'd take it to a good alignment shop and have them give it a through going over. Or you might take it to a shop that does a lot of crash repairs and get them to check it out for any damage or signs of repairs. I actually had a vehicle (a Jeep Comanche) that had a definite tilt to it for a while, it happened when I hit a piece of broken curb at about 45 mph and bent the front axle. Good luck! Jeff DeWitt DodgeDriver wrote: > I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. > Thank you for indulging me. > > On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by the > dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased by > me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. > When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles left > on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared to > be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my > driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the car > leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near the > left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into my > garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original > measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like any > ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. > > Thanks for any information. > > > > |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
In article <137jj4kadpkqs60@corp.supernews.com>,
"DodgeDriver" <wingnut@invalid.net> wrote: > I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. > Thank you for indulging me. > > On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by the > dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased by > me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. > When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles left > on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared to > be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my > driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the car > leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near the > left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into my > garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original > measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like any > ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. > > Thanks for any information. I've seen this on much older vehicles, caused by the sagging springs of a vehicle driven mostly by the lone driver. If the KIA springs sagged that soon they must be of quite poor quality. |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
In article <137jj4kadpkqs60@corp.supernews.com>,
"DodgeDriver" <wingnut@invalid.net> wrote: > I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. > Thank you for indulging me. > > On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by the > dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased by > me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. > When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles left > on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared to > be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my > driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the car > leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near the > left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into my > garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original > measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like any > ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. > > Thanks for any information. I've seen this on much older vehicles, caused by the sagging springs of a vehicle driven mostly by the lone driver. If the KIA springs sagged that soon they must be of quite poor quality. |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
In article <137jj4kadpkqs60@corp.supernews.com>,
"DodgeDriver" <wingnut@invalid.net> wrote: > I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. > Thank you for indulging me. > > On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by the > dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased by > me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. > When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles left > on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared to > be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my > driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the car > leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near the > left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into my > garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original > measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like any > ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. > > Thanks for any information. I've seen this on much older vehicles, caused by the sagging springs of a vehicle driven mostly by the lone driver. If the KIA springs sagged that soon they must be of quite poor quality. |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
"who" <i@notaspammer.net> wrote in message
news:i-B76047.00433421062007@news.telus.net... > In article <137jj4kadpkqs60@corp.supernews.com>, > "DodgeDriver" <wingnut@invalid.net> wrote: > >> I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. >> Thank you for indulging me. >> >> On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by >> the >> dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased >> by >> me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. >> When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles >> left >> on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared >> to >> be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my >> driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the >> car >> leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near >> the >> left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into >> my >> garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original >> measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like >> any >> ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. >> >> Thanks for any information. > I've seen this on much older vehicles, caused by the sagging springs of > a vehicle driven mostly by the lone driver. > If the KIA springs sagged that soon they must be of quite poor quality. > Don't know if it applies to Kia, as I've heard of it mostly in conjunction with Ford, but it's possible a left side spring has broken near the bottom. Corrosion from road chemical build-up in the spring seat is the culprit AFAIK. Mike |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
"who" <i@notaspammer.net> wrote in message
news:i-B76047.00433421062007@news.telus.net... > In article <137jj4kadpkqs60@corp.supernews.com>, > "DodgeDriver" <wingnut@invalid.net> wrote: > >> I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. >> Thank you for indulging me. >> >> On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by >> the >> dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased >> by >> me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. >> When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles >> left >> on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared >> to >> be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my >> driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the >> car >> leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near >> the >> left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into >> my >> garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original >> measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like >> any >> ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. >> >> Thanks for any information. > I've seen this on much older vehicles, caused by the sagging springs of > a vehicle driven mostly by the lone driver. > If the KIA springs sagged that soon they must be of quite poor quality. > Don't know if it applies to Kia, as I've heard of it mostly in conjunction with Ford, but it's possible a left side spring has broken near the bottom. Corrosion from road chemical build-up in the spring seat is the culprit AFAIK. Mike |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
"who" <i@notaspammer.net> wrote in message
news:i-B76047.00433421062007@news.telus.net... > In article <137jj4kadpkqs60@corp.supernews.com>, > "DodgeDriver" <wingnut@invalid.net> wrote: > >> I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. >> Thank you for indulging me. >> >> On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by >> the >> dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased >> by >> me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. >> When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles >> left >> on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared >> to >> be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my >> driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the >> car >> leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near >> the >> left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into >> my >> garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original >> measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like >> any >> ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. >> >> Thanks for any information. > I've seen this on much older vehicles, caused by the sagging springs of > a vehicle driven mostly by the lone driver. > If the KIA springs sagged that soon they must be of quite poor quality. > Don't know if it applies to Kia, as I've heard of it mostly in conjunction with Ford, but it's possible a left side spring has broken near the bottom. Corrosion from road chemical build-up in the spring seat is the culprit AFAIK. Mike |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message news:kbmdnbnZO4Zi8OfbnZ2dnUVZ_v2knZ2d@sedona.net.. . > "who" <i@notaspammer.net> wrote in message > news:i-B76047.00433421062007@news.telus.net... > > In article <137jj4kadpkqs60@corp.supernews.com>, > > "DodgeDriver" <wingnut@invalid.net> wrote: > > > >> I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. > >> Thank you for indulging me. > >> > >> On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by > >> the > >> dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased > >> by > >> me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. > >> When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles > >> left > >> on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared > >> to > >> be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my > >> driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the > >> car > >> leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near > >> the > >> left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into > >> my > >> garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original > >> measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like > >> any > >> ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. > >> > >> Thanks for any information. > > I've seen this on much older vehicles, caused by the sagging springs of > > a vehicle driven mostly by the lone driver. > > If the KIA springs sagged that soon they must be of quite poor quality. > > > > Don't know if it applies to Kia, as I've heard of it mostly in conjunction > with Ford, but it's possible a left side spring has broken near the bottom. > Corrosion from road chemical build-up in the spring seat is the culprit > AFAIK. > > Mike > > > Thanks, I'll have a look. |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message news:kbmdnbnZO4Zi8OfbnZ2dnUVZ_v2knZ2d@sedona.net.. . > "who" <i@notaspammer.net> wrote in message > news:i-B76047.00433421062007@news.telus.net... > > In article <137jj4kadpkqs60@corp.supernews.com>, > > "DodgeDriver" <wingnut@invalid.net> wrote: > > > >> I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. > >> Thank you for indulging me. > >> > >> On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by > >> the > >> dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased > >> by > >> me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. > >> When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles > >> left > >> on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared > >> to > >> be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my > >> driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the > >> car > >> leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near > >> the > >> left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into > >> my > >> garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original > >> measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like > >> any > >> ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. > >> > >> Thanks for any information. > > I've seen this on much older vehicles, caused by the sagging springs of > > a vehicle driven mostly by the lone driver. > > If the KIA springs sagged that soon they must be of quite poor quality. > > > > Don't know if it applies to Kia, as I've heard of it mostly in conjunction > with Ford, but it's possible a left side spring has broken near the bottom. > Corrosion from road chemical build-up in the spring seat is the culprit > AFAIK. > > Mike > > > Thanks, I'll have a look. |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message news:kbmdnbnZO4Zi8OfbnZ2dnUVZ_v2knZ2d@sedona.net.. . > "who" <i@notaspammer.net> wrote in message > news:i-B76047.00433421062007@news.telus.net... > > In article <137jj4kadpkqs60@corp.supernews.com>, > > "DodgeDriver" <wingnut@invalid.net> wrote: > > > >> I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise available. > >> Thank you for indulging me. > >> > >> On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by > >> the > >> dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased > >> by > >> me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005. > >> When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles > >> left > >> on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared > >> to > >> be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my > >> driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the > >> car > >> leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near > >> the > >> left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into > >> my > >> garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original > >> measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like > >> any > >> ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. > >> > >> Thanks for any information. > > I've seen this on much older vehicles, caused by the sagging springs of > > a vehicle driven mostly by the lone driver. > > If the KIA springs sagged that soon they must be of quite poor quality. > > > > Don't know if it applies to Kia, as I've heard of it mostly in conjunction > with Ford, but it's possible a left side spring has broken near the bottom. > Corrosion from road chemical build-up in the spring seat is the culprit > AFAIK. > > Mike > > > Thanks, I'll have a look. |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
Biggest problem is that it is a Kia.
The car is already 3 years old, its probably pretty close to the end of its life! "Newby" <nobody@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:137llhhd31t1ca4@corp.supernews.com... > > "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message > news:kbmdnbnZO4Zi8OfbnZ2dnUVZ_v2knZ2d@sedona.net.. . >> "who" <i@notaspammer.net> wrote in message >> news:i-B76047.00433421062007@news.telus.net... >> > In article <137jj4kadpkqs60@corp.supernews.com>, >> > "DodgeDriver" <wingnut@invalid.net> wrote: >> > >> >> I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise > available. >> >> Thank you for indulging me. >> >> >> >> On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used >> >> by >> >> the >> >> dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when > purchased >> >> by >> >> me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, >> >> 2005. >> >> When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 >> >> miles >> >> left >> >> on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car >> >> appeared >> >> to >> >> be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my >> >> driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and >> >> the >> >> car >> >> leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near >> >> the >> >> left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car > into >> >> my >> >> garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original >> >> measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like >> >> any >> >> ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. >> >> >> >> Thanks for any information. >> > I've seen this on much older vehicles, caused by the sagging springs of >> > a vehicle driven mostly by the lone driver. >> > If the KIA springs sagged that soon they must be of quite poor quality. >> > >> >> Don't know if it applies to Kia, as I've heard of it mostly in >> conjunction >> with Ford, but it's possible a left side spring has broken near the > bottom. >> Corrosion from road chemical build-up in the spring seat is the culprit >> AFAIK. >> >> Mike >> >> >> > Thanks, I'll have a look. > > |
Re: 2004 Kia Optima
Biggest problem is that it is a Kia.
The car is already 3 years old, its probably pretty close to the end of its life! "Newby" <nobody@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:137llhhd31t1ca4@corp.supernews.com... > > "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message > news:kbmdnbnZO4Zi8OfbnZ2dnUVZ_v2knZ2d@sedona.net.. . >> "who" <i@notaspammer.net> wrote in message >> news:i-B76047.00433421062007@news.telus.net... >> > In article <137jj4kadpkqs60@corp.supernews.com>, >> > "DodgeDriver" <wingnut@invalid.net> wrote: >> > >> >> I am posting to these newsgroups because of the vast expertise > available. >> >> Thank you for indulging me. >> >> >> >> On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used >> >> by >> >> the >> >> dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when > purchased >> >> by >> >> me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, >> >> 2005. >> >> When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 >> >> miles >> >> left >> >> on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car >> >> appeared >> >> to >> >> be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my >> >> driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and >> >> the >> >> car >> >> leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near >> >> the >> >> left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car > into >> >> my >> >> garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original >> >> measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like >> >> any >> >> ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. >> >> >> >> Thanks for any information. >> > I've seen this on much older vehicles, caused by the sagging springs of >> > a vehicle driven mostly by the lone driver. >> > If the KIA springs sagged that soon they must be of quite poor quality. >> > >> >> Don't know if it applies to Kia, as I've heard of it mostly in >> conjunction >> with Ford, but it's possible a left side spring has broken near the > bottom. >> Corrosion from road chemical build-up in the spring seat is the culprit >> AFAIK. >> >> Mike >> >> >> > Thanks, I'll have a look. > > |
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