Had no trouble with the same gen Optima with the same power train but different platform. Unlike later engines, this one was bulletproof. I look for steering wheel locks and other than my daughter and me, have only seen a single Elantra with one. Pretty sad since about 500 HynKia's were swiped in the City of St. Louis (pop now under 300K, for good reason) in a few weeks in August. Only one person charged since circuit attorney refuses to go after minors for non violent offenses. Used to smash through gun stores in outlying counties, but who cares cause it's just the Kia challenge. Anyway protect this car from the kids and it should do well.