Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven2013 | Kia Optima | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven |
Kia Optima Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kia doesn't have the best reputation, though I get the sense that it's slowly improving. Speaking personally, I would have laughed at the idea of buying/leasing anything from Kia even three years ago. However, in that time, I've had two: a 2011 Kia Sportage EX and, now, a 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited. The mediocre brand image is a unfortunate, because if you slapped another make's emblem on this car, people would probably be absolutely gushing over it. As I said, I don't think their image is improving, though. see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
poor trade in value but intend to keep long time due to great warranty; Kia discounting cars in USA to gain brand penetration; much better priced here than in Europe for the same car. see full Kia Optima review |
Jaguar S-Type Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic RWD |
Limited production, compared to other brands. Jaguar mystique. see full Jaguar S-Type review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
top of the line see full Jaguar S-Type review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
It is a pleasure turning up in a Jaguar! Mine is a Bordeaux metallic and really catches people's eye. It's a nice feeling having something so attractive. see full Jaguar S-Type review |
2003 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic RWD |
Jaguar is an iconic brand with a definite cachet. I have always wanted one all my life. see full Jaguar S-Type review |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
I did not set out to buy a Jag, but this was a nice car and I could afford it see full Jaguar S-Type review |
2000 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Style - although a little bit old age appearance it makes other cars pay certain respect - less chances of being involved in accident. Nobody wants to race with you, but it has sufficient punch if needed. see full Jaguar S-Type review |