$25 for a Kia Optima test drive

ifcar · November 08, 2011, 12:59:24 PM

I've posted about this offer before, but it's back -- Kia will give you $25 for test-driving a new Optima.

http://optimaiii.meredith.com/opp3_landing.asp

Cookie Monster · November 08, 2011, 01:00:24 PM

I would love to drive an M/T version of the Optima but I don't know how easy it would be to find one of those.

ifcar · November 08, 2011, 01:01:35 PM

Quote from: thecarnut on November 08, 2011, 01:00:24 PM
I would love to drive an M/T version of the Optima but I don't know how easy it would be to find one of those.

Unless they changed it for 2012, it's the most base-model only. Go for the turbo.

Cookie Monster · November 08, 2011, 01:05:51 PM

Quote from: ifcar on November 08, 2011, 01:01:35 PM
Unless they changed it for 2012, it's the most base-model only. Go for the turbo.

Yeah, you're right. I guess I'd testdrive the Turbo then.

Although I feel like a douche walking in and testdriving a car I have no intention of buying, especially for money.

ifcar · November 08, 2011, 01:08:02 PM

Quote from: thecarnut on November 08, 2011, 01:05:51 PM
Yeah, you're right. I guess I'd testdrive the Turbo then.

Although I feel like a douche walking in and testdriving a car I have no intention of buying, especially for money.

Just go during the day on a weekday if you can swing it, so you're not bothering them at a busy time, and don't abuse the car for its future buyer. It'll be fine.

Laconian · November 08, 2011, 01:08:50 PM

You might be so impressed that you will convince your parents or friends to make the Optima their next car.

Cookie Monster · November 08, 2011, 01:11:06 PM

Quote from: Laconian on November 08, 2011, 01:08:50 PM
You might be so impressed that you will convince your parents or friends to make the Optima their next car.

My mom bought her 7 due to the badge. Hell would freeze over before she buys a Kia.

Although you have a good point about recommending it to friends.

Laconian · November 08, 2011, 01:18:00 PM

What did she know about the 7er when she went for it? What did the badge stand for from her perspective?

ifcar · November 08, 2011, 01:25:56 PM

Quote from: Laconian on November 08, 2011, 01:18:00 PM
What did she know about the 7er when she went for it? What did the badge stand for from her perspective?

H&H

Cookie Monster · November 08, 2011, 01:27:19 PM

Quote from: ifcar on November 08, 2011, 01:25:56 PM
H&H

Unfortunately.

Laconian · November 08, 2011, 05:36:26 PM

The actual H&H or the fact that it *had* H&H?

MrH · November 08, 2011, 07:12:57 PM

I might go do this Saturday morning actually.

Cookie Monster · November 08, 2011, 08:13:32 PM

Quote from: Laconian on November 08, 2011, 05:36:26 PM
The actual H&H or the fact that it *had* H&H?

The fact that it had H&H.

I kinda want to give an Optima Turbo or Optima 5speed a try. Great looking cars.

Byteme · November 10, 2011, 06:29:17 AM

Quote from: thecarnut on November 08, 2011, 08:13:32 PM
The fact that it had H&H.

Was it really that or did she want to impress people with a statement of what she could afford?

$25 for a Kia Optima test drive

Byteme