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 | |||||
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven Redesigned.2009 |
Pontiac Vibe | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven Redesigned. |
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28 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 145000 miles driven2005 | Pontiac Vibe | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
28 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 145000 miles driven | |||||
27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 174100 miles driven First year.2003 |
Pontiac Vibe | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 174100 miles driven First year. |
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 |
Pontiac Vibe Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The vibe has a very good track record for reliability see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I like Pontiac see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Bought car due to Toyota lineage. Not disappointed. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Deep down it's a Toyota with a Yamaha designed motor. Fun little sleeper/rat-racer/utility wagon. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
Pontiac Vibe Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Well... see full Pontiac Vibe review |