New Daily Driver

[Audi Skate Snow]

So through work I get a pretty crazy deal on company cars and couldn't pass this up. Almost paying nothing out of pocket per month for it. (just insurance)

2.0T 274HP Optima SX

Let me know what you guys think. Never thought i would be driving one.

PICS are not of actual car.. but same color and packages. I pick mine up tomorrow.

[Audi Skate Snow]

sorry.. mods, I meant to put in chatterbox.

[DNasty777]

274HP Thats more than I have in my A4

I wouldn't buy a Kia, but that's just me. Congrats on the new purchase though.

[SleeperAvant]

Wow nice daily! Kia and Hyundai are stepping up lately.

[kneel]

We are looking to trade wifey's MK5 Gli for one. I like the car, not bad for the price. Warranty is the KEY!

[catchuk]

Very Nice interior!

[Audi Skate Snow]

274HP Thats more than I have in my A4

I wouldn't buy a Kia, but that's just me. Congrats on the new purchase though.

Trust me I hear ya.. never thought I would either but when your work pretty much pays for it.. what can ya do.

going to be nice to have new technology... even cooled seats! not to mention 34mpg.

[Dan[FN]6262]

I really like that. not bad at all!

[vinny.dtw]

Thank me later.

[Audi Skate Snow]

ahah True.. thanks Vinny.

I was originally going to get a White Sonata Limited with Nav package but we could not find one anywhere. Vinny then said oh you should look at the Optima... I forgot that we get deals on Kia as well.

I was supposed to get a white one of this also, but they didn't have any.

[SleeperAvant]

Vinny pulls through!

[J-jizzle]

Does it feel like it has 274hp?

[Hammie]

it's not bad for a DD! As far as companies go, I'd probly go for a hyundai before a Kia.. But of I got a really good deal on one I dont think I'd think twice.. There isn't much not to like about this car aside from it's a "just" a kia. My coworker just got one in white fully loaded and it's hott, plus a 274 hp turbo engine??!
Nowadays things are so competitive and quality is better including the attactive warranties.. these aint your granfather's Korean cars...

[Turbavanttro]

Sounds like a hell of a deal that couldn't be passed up. The interior looks really nice, surprisingly. I'm not a fan of the exterior, but if this isn't costing you much I can see why you would go for it. Their warranty is very attractive also, so this should measure up to a very smart and practical decision. Having a good daily also makes modding the second car much more enjoyable. I just picked up an 08 Ibis A3 Quattro Titanium for my daily, keeping it in the family.

[DownhillA4]

Kia looks sick!

I just picked up an 08 Ibis A3 Quattro Titanium for my daily, keeping it in the family.

You Bastard! Jealous.

[viceprp]

Nice find. Plastic dip that grill and you're golden. The cooling seats sounds like a kickass summer option. I sometimes put a towel down to keep my ass from burning.

[Audi Skate Snow]

it for sure feels like 274. I actually love how this thing drives... suspension and steering are very nice... downfall is it is FWD but its just a daily and I dont mind.

I got it with the Premium and Tech package also.. so fully loaded it comes with:
-18" wheels
-sport tuned suspension
-Front and rear valence, side skirts and rear lip spoiler
-HID w/auto leveling headlights
-shift paddles
-Supervision cluster (gauges disapear when cars off and needles sweep when starting car)
-Leather sport seats
-Carbon fiber trim
-aluminum pedals

Then packages come with:
-Nav with XM radio and navtraffic
-rear camera
-Panoramic sunroof
-Infinity audio
-power front seats
-Heated and cooled front seats
-heated rear seats
-power folding mirrors
-UVO powered by Microsoft infotainment system (plays pandora through phone, view images, load music etc)
-HD radio

Then all the standard features like bluetooth etc.

Car is loaded... couldn't be happier.

[olstyn]

It's not my cup of tea (exterior doesn't do it for me, esp the wheels, and the interior is "busy"), but it seems nice, especially for the price.

[diagnosticator]

Traitor! (despite the cost.) (j/K!)

[jcg05c]

Uggh Audi is going to really need to step up their game. Seems like Audi has got the BMW look also now, and not digging them except for lights and interior. I always see this car on tv. Actually looks pretty sports, interior not bad either, and AC SEATS are AMAZING. Also come stock with 274, our audi would take about half of what our cars worth to make it that fast haha. Apart from the wheels I love it.

[J-jizzle]

Uggh Audi is going to really need to step up their game. Seems like Audi has got the BMW look also now,

Interior does 'Look' nice but... How do the materials Feel compared to the higher end cars this Kia might be trying to pull buyers from. (just a thought, I have never sat in this Kia)

[Audi Skate Snow]

great question.. i am huge on interior.. its my biggest selling point.

the car was designed by Hermann Zapf who is a german and has helped on a ton of cars. The interior/car itself is very german feel. the buttons are EXACTLY like that of an Audi. no cheap plastic feel etc. Even when you close the doors you get that air tight sound/feeling.

MSRP was 32k on the car... my price was 25600. Invoice with options was 29500. So i got well below invoice.

and come on.. you guys know me.. those wheels will be off the car within a week ahahah. i can't stand em

[A4 TSCHUSS]

Hope you don't get those wheels, god they are terrible. Interior is pretty intense though.

This is my "company car" at the moment, it is a long term rental and they pay for the diesel (yeah, diesel).

Hyundai i30, sporting a 1.4 liter diesel 6 speed manual with 107hp. I got her up to 170km/hr once, supposibly top speed is 187km (116mph). This thing is slow as balls

Pimping ain't easy, that is for sure.

[jcg05c]

^ holy crap haha. you must go out of your mind trying to pass someone in that car compared to your audi haha

[Audi Skate Snow]

ahah crazy david... didn't know you had that as a company car.

The i40 wagon is pretty nice actually if you have seen that over there.

[Kwarner]

I probably would have taken the deal as well. Anyone else think the looks are a cross between a Fusion and Camry?

[Audi Skate Snow]

I do for sure.

THe exterior isn't sitting well with me but the interior, options and how the car drives makes up for it.

This is what I was supposed to get. White.

[Kwarner]

Well it looks like clear cornering definitely makes it look better. At least the looks are still a huge step up from the older Kia models.

[Audi Skate Snow]

yea i have a few things in mind.

black out grille, wheels and clear corner will happen quick.

I am sure I will put a flash on it soon. Stock they make 240whp 274chp so im sure a chip will put it up a bit higher. have to research it.

[A4 TSCHUSS]

^ holy crap haha. you must go out of your mind trying to pass someone in that car compared to your audi haha

Yes these things just don't go. If you have to hit the brakes it sucks to start over again trying to get your momentum going.

[A4 TSCHUSS]

ahah crazy david... didn't know you had that as a company car.

The i40 wagon is pretty nice actually if you have seen that over there.

I actually see a ton of Audis here. They are all 2.0 tdi though, pretty much everything for the most part is diesel. I saw a B6 S4 once too that had a V6 emblem on the back, not sure what kind of motor that thing had in it. I saw a little tiny car called Audi A1 once too, but the most I see are A3s followed by A4 both with the tdi engine. I saw one S3 the other day too. Then there are quite a bit of those Fiats that J Lo drives in that commercial, those are like the nicer cars, most cars on the road are all shit boxes.

[dougyfresh]

I actually see a ton of Audis here. They are all 2.0 tdi though, pretty much everything for the most part is diesel. I saw a B6 S4 once too that had a V6 emblem on the back, not sure what kind of motor that thing had in it. I saw a little tiny car called Audi A1 once too, but the most I see are A3s followed by A4 both with the tdi engine. I saw one S3 the other day too. Then there are quite a bit of those Fiats that J Lo drives in that commercial, those are like the nicer cars, most cars on the road are all shit boxes.

Just about everything outside the US is diesel.

Our Gov't has been on lockdown from the oil industry for a few decades now so diesel has phased out in favor for the more expensive gasoline.

[zamflip]

Congrats with your new DD car... looking fwd to see your future mods on ur car as well. I gotta admit that i did think optima really looks good but kia which its stopping me but after seeing your pics of interior and describes of interiors. Quite convinced me now... I see kia has improved a lot lately.

[vinny.dtw]

Charlie, you have yellow fever and you know it.

[vintagespin]

Where are you right now David?

[Audi Skate Snow]

Charlie, you have yellow fever and you know it.

ok just cause my wife is asian and i have an asian car, does not mean i have yellow fever.

shit, who am i kidding?

I am officially the only white person in my house! well the dog is yellow.

[viceprp]

^ HAHAHAHA.

[A4 TSCHUSS]

Where are you right now David?

Naples, Italy.

[Audi Skate Snow]

Ok, I picked up the car last night.

Turns out the guy that left Audi actually designed the Kia Optima... I can absolutely see it since the interior has a ton of Audi Character.

Car has more features than I know what to do with. It is nice to have these things I have been missing out on. My 335, M5 and all Audis did not have this many features.

Pandora and Satelite is pretty nice to have.

As far as driving... it is pretty quick. 274HP and pulls nice for a daily driver. Handling is not bad either.

All in all i am pretty happy with it.

[boostedAvant]

ok just cause my wife is asian and i have an asian car, does not mean i have yellow fever.

shit, who am i kidding?

I am officially the only white person in my house! well the dog is yellow.

Hahahaha, Cash! Nice buddy, keep us updated.