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2004 Kia Optima Ex Sedan 4-door 2.7l on 2040-cars

US $1,990.00
Year:2004 Mileage:196384
Location:

Lumberton, New Jersey, United States

Lumberton, New Jersey, United States

Selling my 2004 KIA Optima to buy a newer commuting car.  I'm the 2nd owner, not including the KIA dealer that I bought it from.  It was first owned by a major rental car company.  I bought it with about 25K miles on it and used it to commute on the highway.  The motor and transmission are great.  This is the V6.  Acceleration is very good and smooth.  It has the usual scratches, but the biggest blemish is a small hand-sized shallow dent on the right front.  I didn't see it happen, but someone did it in a parking lot.  From the same incident there is also a bit of door trim that separates from the passenger door.  You can see both in the pictures.  Other than that, the body and paint are in fair to good condition.

Although it has a lot of miles on it, everything is in working order except the air conditioning.  A local mechanic quoted $600 to install a new compressor.  I'd rather use that money toward a newer car.  So, if the situation fits you and you want to get a well running car at a low price - and can either live without the AC (since summer is almost over) or get it fixed on your own, this is a good car for a teen or anyone else that needs an inexpensive ride.  Because of the AC, I'm selling it at $700 under the Kelley Blue Book private party sale value.

The tires are brand new.  The spare is like new.  The heater works great.  Power windows and locks work fine.  The ABS brakes are good and have at least 50% on the pads.  New rotors and flushed brake lines a few years ago.  The oil has been changed routinely and there are no leaks of any kind.  The timing belt and water pump were replaced at 130K.  No warning lights are on.  All lights and signals work.

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