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 |
Saab 9-5 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 190hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
It is uniqe see full Saab 9-5 review |
Saab 9-5 Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
With GM destroying whatever brand loyalty Saab had, it is difficult to imagine Saab regaining close to what had before GM. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
GM has ruined Saab. They used to be a solid choice, now they are not doing as well. see full Saab 9-5 review |