Auto loans: 2008 Kia Optima
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Kia Optima for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2008 Kia Optima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 221 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $14.57 | $15.81 |
2008 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 31 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $2,914 | $3,162 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (58), engine (19) and power train (18). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V114000 | 2013-04-01 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled... |
| 12V014000 | 2012-01-17 | air bags:frontal | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE... |
| 11V153000 | 2011-03-09 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift | KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHIFT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING TENSION IN THE CABLE. IF PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE SHIFTER... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Auto loans: the 2008 Kia Optima
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2008 Kia Optima for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the 2008 Kia Optima, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain to know here is the 2.4L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 28 litres, from its 9.4 L/100 km rating. Expect about $14.57 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Optima
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Luggage space is rated at 396 litres: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Good uses for the Optima
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
A longer test drive
Try the Optima on your commute, then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Optima for a week and see how it fits your life.
The cost of driving it
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Which one to look for
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Talk to a person
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Kia Optima from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Kia Optima
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Kia Optima?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Kia Optima before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Kia Optima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Kia Optima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.