Optima Shopping Online

• Examine the Optima yourself using an inspection checklist. You can find a checklist in many of the magazine articles, books and websites that deal with buying used Optima s.
• Test drive the used Optima under varied road conditions - on hills, highways, and in stop-and-go traffic.
• Ask for the car's maintenance record. If the owner doesn't have copies, contact the dealership or repair shop where most of the work was done on the Optima car. They may share their files with you.
• Talk to the previous owner, especially if the present owner is unfamiliar with the car's history.
• Have the used Optima inspected by a mechanic you hire.