Good Bye Altima. Hello New Ride!! - Page 18

gameguru1360 · #**256** (**permalink**) 11-30-2012, 12:33 AM

@OP, nice ride and great deal!

200hpAltima · #**257** (**permalink**) 11-30-2012, 01:42 AM

Thanks

BoboTheGreat · #**258** (**permalink**) 12-01-2012, 06:21 AM

That is a nice ride man! I also went Korean when my lease came up. Not disapointed!

702L32 · #**259** (**permalink**) 12-01-2012, 10:49 AM

gangnam style!

200hpAltima · #**260** (**permalink**) 12-01-2012, 01:40 PM

They make some sexy ladies

BoboTheGreat · #**261** (**permalink**) 12-01-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 702L32

gangnam style!

HAHAHAHA! Yeah, that's kinda the running gag on the Kia forum lol

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Originally Posted by 200hpAltima

They make some sexy ladies

That, they do. I fell in love with my Optima when I saw the commercial during the Superbowl.

black2.5alti · #**262** (**permalink**) 12-01-2012, 04:34 PM

Which model optima do you have?

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BoboTheGreat · #**263** (**permalink**) 12-01-2012, 04:46 PM

I got the LX base model. Not quite as pretty as the SX but still quite a looker in my opinion. I would have liked an EX turbo but the 6-speed manual only comes with the base LX. Still 200 hp is pretty nice to have out of the box. And the standard equipment is far more generous than what most makers offer. I plan on getting the SX's LED tail lights and a HID conversion some time in the future. 18" wheels and better tires are also on my wishlist.

black2.5alti · #**264** (**permalink**) 12-01-2012, 04:53 PM

I'm surprised they only offer a manual transmission in the base model. You should post up some pics of the ride

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200hpAltima · #**265** (**permalink**) 12-01-2012, 05:00 PM

^ The upper models get paddle shifters IIRC

BoboTheGreat · #**266** (**permalink**) 12-01-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by black2.5alti

I'm surprised they only offer a manual transmission in the base model. You should post up some pics of the ride

Happy to oblige! BoboTheGreat's Garage :: Optima LX

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Originally Posted by 200hpAltima

^ The upper models get paddle shifters IIRC

True, the SX does. I'm not sure about the EX. But it's still a torque converter automatic, though 6-speed.

Sideways the Seven · #**267** (**permalink**) 12-02-2012, 05:08 PM

It's probably for the best, Hyundai/Kia's dual-clutch box is in desperate need of refinement.

200hpAltima · #**268** (**permalink**) 12-02-2012, 07:47 PM

Totally agreed. They tried to introduce an 8speed trans in the 2012 Genesis and all they do is blow up haha

paulie. · #**269** (**permalink**) 12-20-2012, 04:01 PM

the fact the new owner is selling your Altima already is hilarious.
saw it yesterday, looks as bad in person as I thought it would.

200hpAltima · #**270** (**permalink**) 12-20-2012, 05:31 PM

Where'd you see it? And I had a friend text him...the owner wants a manual