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2018 Kia Optima — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty?

TorqueMomCommunity StarterJan 25, 20262018 Kia Optima EXSacramento
2018 Kia Optima EX, about 29,000 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over, or a newer car with warranty coverage?
apr
2.63
location
Sacramento
term months
48
asking price
41500
dealer doc fee
699
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ApexTunerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJan 26, 2026permalink
Compare apples to apples or you'll get spun. Call your insurer in Sacramento before you fall in love with the 2018 Kia Optima. Do that before you talk monthly again. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
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