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> Thank you for indulging me.
>
> On April 30, 2007, I purchased a 2004 KIA Optima that had been used by > the
> dealer as a loaner. The car had about 19,000 miles on it when purchased > by
> me. The car had been placed in Service by the dealer on June 30, 2005.
> When purchased by me, there was a little over 3 years and 40, 000 miles > left
> on the warranty. I have noticed on several occassions the car appeared to
> be leaning to the left (when viewed from the rear) while parked in my
> driveway. Yesterday, I took a few measurements in the driveway and the > car
> leans about 1/2" to the left. Measurements were taken at a point near the
> left front, left rear, right front and right rear. I moved the car into > my
> garage, on a level floor, re-measured, and confirmed my original
> measurements. I will be taking this up with the dealer but would like any
> ideas as to what may have caused this problem and how to resolve it. >
> Thanks for any information.
Too much chocolate cake. Seriously, could be it was driven by someone that was a bit on the heavy side and has some sag in the suspension. Usually takes more than 19,000 miles though. Check the manufacturer's tolerance too, it may be close to specification.