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
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> "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
 

"Jamco" <Homer@jamco.com> wrote in message
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> 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!
Driving a 5 year old that I do service calls out of , basically beating the
crap out of it to put if bluntly, hauling around tools and parts , don't
think it's "pretty close to the end of it's life " or are you a previous
owner of one?

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

"Jamco" <Homer@jamco.com> wrote in message
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> 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!
Driving a 5 year old that I do service calls out of , basically beating the
crap out of it to put if bluntly, hauling around tools and parts , don't
think it's "pretty close to the end of it's life " or are you a previous
owner of one?

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

"Jamco" <Homer@jamco.com> wrote in message
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> 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!
Driving a 5 year old that I do service calls out of , basically beating the
crap out of it to put if bluntly, hauling around tools and parts , don't
think it's "pretty close to the end of it's life " or are you a previous
owner of one?

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

"PhilO" <philo@gnt.netSPAMMM> wrote in message
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> "Jamco" <Homer@jamco.com> wrote in message
> news:jJGei.933$qC1.456@edtnps89...
>> 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!
> Driving a 5 year old that I do service calls out of , basically beating
> the crap out of it to put if bluntly, hauling around tools and parts ,
> don't think it's "pretty close to the end of it's life " or are you a
> previous owner of one?

FWIW, wife drives a 2002 Optima. The car has just shy of 100,000 miles on
it and is still fantastic. Only consistent issue we had was window
regulators which now are sorted. Very happy we bought the car.

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

"PhilO" <philo@gnt.netSPAMMM> wrote in message
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> "Jamco" <Homer@jamco.com> wrote in message
> news:jJGei.933$qC1.456@edtnps89...
>> 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!
> Driving a 5 year old that I do service calls out of , basically beating
> the crap out of it to put if bluntly, hauling around tools and parts ,
> don't think it's "pretty close to the end of it's life " or are you a
> previous owner of one?

FWIW, wife drives a 2002 Optima. The car has just shy of 100,000 miles on
it and is still fantastic. Only consistent issue we had was window
regulators which now are sorted. Very happy we bought the car.

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

"PhilO" <philo@gnt.netSPAMMM> wrote in message
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> "Jamco" <Homer@jamco.com> wrote in message
> news:jJGei.933$qC1.456@edtnps89...
>> 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!
> Driving a 5 year old that I do service calls out of , basically beating
> the crap out of it to put if bluntly, hauling around tools and parts ,
> don't think it's "pretty close to the end of it's life " or are you a
> previous owner of one?

FWIW, wife drives a 2002 Optima. The car has just shy of 100,000 miles on
it and is still fantastic. Only consistent issue we had was window
regulators which now are sorted. Very happy we bought the car.

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

"PhilO" <philo@gnt.netSPAMMM> wrote in message
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> "Jamco" <Homer@jamco.com> wrote in message
> news:jJGei.933$qC1.456@edtnps89...
>> 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!
> Driving a 5 year old that I do service calls out of , basically beating
> the crap out of it to put if bluntly, hauling around tools and parts ,
> don't think it's "pretty close to the end of it's life " or are you a
> previous owner of one?
>
>
>

My daughter-in-law is on her second Sephia. Her experience is that it isn't
a rugged car, but as long as she treats it gently it is reliable enough.
It's those 3K mile oil change requirements to maintain the warranty that bug
her. She has to have 33 done by the time the warranty expires.

Mike

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

"PhilO" <philo@gnt.netSPAMMM> wrote in message
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> "Jamco" <Homer@jamco.com> wrote in message
> news:jJGei.933$qC1.456@edtnps89...
>> 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!
> Driving a 5 year old that I do service calls out of , basically beating
> the crap out of it to put if bluntly, hauling around tools and parts ,
> don't think it's "pretty close to the end of it's life " or are you a
> previous owner of one?
>
>
>

My daughter-in-law is on her second Sephia. Her experience is that it isn't
a rugged car, but as long as she treats it gently it is reliable enough.
It's those 3K mile oil change requirements to maintain the warranty that bug
her. She has to have 33 done by the time the warranty expires.

Mike

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

"PhilO" <philo@gnt.netSPAMMM> wrote in message
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>
> "Jamco" <Homer@jamco.com> wrote in message
> news:jJGei.933$qC1.456@edtnps89...
>> 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!
> Driving a 5 year old that I do service calls out of , basically beating
> the crap out of it to put if bluntly, hauling around tools and parts ,
> don't think it's "pretty close to the end of it's life " or are you a
> previous owner of one?
>
>
>

My daughter-in-law is on her second Sephia. Her experience is that it isn't
a rugged car, but as long as she treats it gently it is reliable enough.
It's those 3K mile oil change requirements to maintain the warranty that bug
her. She has to have 33 done by the time the warranty expires.

Mike

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

In article <-5GdnQjf-ZqK1eHbnZ2dnUVZ_oernZ2d@sedona.net>,
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote:

> My daughter-in-law is on her second Sephia. Her experience is that it isn't
> a rugged car, but as long as she treats it gently it is reliable enough.
> It's those 3K mile oil change requirements to maintain the warranty that bug
> her. She has to have 33 done by the time the warranty expires.

That's one way to make a profit on the vehicle. >:)

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

In article <-5GdnQjf-ZqK1eHbnZ2dnUVZ_oernZ2d@sedona.net>,
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote:

> My daughter-in-law is on her second Sephia. Her experience is that it isn't
> a rugged car, but as long as she treats it gently it is reliable enough.
> It's those 3K mile oil change requirements to maintain the warranty that bug
> her. She has to have 33 done by the time the warranty expires.

That's one way to make a profit on the vehicle. >:)

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

In article <-5GdnQjf-ZqK1eHbnZ2dnUVZ_oernZ2d@sedona.net>,
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote:

> My daughter-in-law is on her second Sephia. Her experience is that it isn't
> a rugged car, but as long as she treats it gently it is reliable enough.
> It's those 3K mile oil change requirements to maintain the warranty that bug
> her. She has to have 33 done by the time the warranty expires.

That's one way to make a profit on the vehicle. >:)

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

In article <-5GdnQjf-ZqK1eHbnZ2dnUVZ_oernZ2d@sedona.net>,
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote:

> My daughter-in-law is on her second Sephia. Her experience is that it isn't
> a rugged car, but as long as she treats it gently it is reliable enough.
> It's those 3K mile oil change requirements to maintain the warranty that bug
> her. She has to have 33 done by the time the warranty expires.

Cheap insurance, on any car.

Re: 2004 Kia Optima
 

In article <-5GdnQjf-ZqK1eHbnZ2dnUVZ_oernZ2d@sedona.net>,
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote:

> My daughter-in-law is on her second Sephia. Her experience is that it isn't
> a rugged car, but as long as she treats it gently it is reliable enough.
> It's those 3K mile oil change requirements to maintain the warranty that bug
> her. She has to have 33 done by the time the warranty expires.

Cheap insurance, on any car.