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#2 of 544 A Big Mistake by bester1 Jul 28, 2003 (12:18 pm)
I purchased my 2003 Kia Sedona EX with everything excluding the trailer hitch for $21,500. Upon delivery, I found that the rear bumper was scratched, grease was located on the driver's seat and on the passenger floor, only 1 key was available (told to drive in the next day, 25 miles for a new key, when I got there the tech could not duplicate the key because the didn't have the special KIA key machine). Also, at delivery the salesman acted like he didn't know me and rushed me into the finance office. Now, the car has been to the dealers to have the bumper repaired, the grease cleaned but my fuse box cover will not stay on (I use duct tape). The driver's seat squeaks so loud I can't take it. I get only get 12 mpg in city, 14 mpg on highway. The dealer ordered a new seat but all my car has already been in the shop for 5 days (for the bumper, grease) and I think I made a big mistake. Also, my panic button does not work. I REALLY hate to say it, but buyers beware.
#3 of 544 Big mistake by just4fun2 Jul 28, 2003 (12:52 pm)
What's the Big Mistake? The car or the dealer?
#4 of 544 just4fun2 by bester1 Jul 28, 2003 (1:03 pm)
Actually, I think they are both a big mistake. Would n't you agree? I forgot to mention that I have 1,800 miles on the Sedona so far.
#5 of 544 bester1 must be making this up by uga91 Jul 29, 2003 (4:58 am)
Please explain how buying the Sedona was a mistake based on this post? I say he does not own a Sedona, only wants to bash this on this forum. Everybody knows the scratch on the rear bumper and the grease on the seat are not things Kia did wrong. No manufacturing defects there. The Sedona did nothing wrong. The rude salesman is not Kia's fault. No manufacturing defect there. The Sedona did nothing wrong. The salesman's job is to sell, not make you happy for the rest of your life. Once you sign the dotted line, he is no longer your best friend. He is off to the next client. Can't blame Kia for that. The squeaky seat is subjective. Maybe something faulty, but Kia said they would replace the seat. Hooray for Kia! That's one point for Kia, no points for this poster. The fuse box? Come on, your wife kicked it but won't admit to it because she doesn't want to set you off. Again, not a manufacturing defect. The Sedona did nothing wrong. The poor gas mileage? Every new vehicle gets worse mileage than it will get after break in. Besides, the Sedona is world famous for less than average mileage. Have you done no research at all? Lastly, the key fob. Big deal. Get it replaced when they install the new seat. Problem solved. Replies to this message: stevenfjl (May 05, 2007 7:09 am) bluedevils (May 11, 2007 2:14 pm) stevenfjl (May 15, 2007 6:48 am)
#6 of 544 UGA by bester1 Jul 29, 2003 (6:07 am)
Sorry that you take things so personal UGA. Really, I spend my time making up stories about a $21,500 purchase just to make Kia look bad. Get a grip. I am just trying to find some peace of mind.   Regarding my problems:   1)Since when is a seat not a manufacturing issue? 2)Since when is the location and quality of the fuse panel door not an engineering and manufacturing problem? 3) I forgot to mention that whenever I use the lumbar support a loud unnerving electrical sound come through my speakers. Is that a dealership issue? 4) The poor mileage issue. I just expected to get near the 15 city 20 highway that was advertised. Not 12 city and 14 highway.   IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK? UGA, why become so defensive? I am just sharing my experiences. I guess you would prefer that I make up a story that says this is the best major purchase I ever made when in fact I am beginning to think that it is the worst major purchase I ever made.   I work hard for my money and I just want to feel comfortable with my purchase. Now I know the truth about Kia.
#7 of 544 I'm sorry you've had such a bad experience by chrisbgood Jul 29, 2003 (9:12 am)
both with the Kia and with the dealer (especially the dealer). Sounds almost as bad as my previous Dodge Caravan stories.   I had a cracked windshield on the Kia (manufacturing defect -- around 10k miles) and the dealer took care of it -- no questions asked. Kia issue that the dealer made right.   Other than that I'm at 25,000 miles on a 2002 EX and my wife (the primary driver) is still thrilled. Milege is steady around 20 (30% city, 70% highway -- last three tank averages were 20, 21.5 and 20.1). So far an excellant vehicle for us.   Start by checking out a new dealer to handle the gripes you have -- legitimate gripes from the sound of it.   PS: I have used Lia Kia in Schenectady for mine -- and it all worked well. What are of the country was your dealer in? (Hopefully not Lia in Schenectady -- although I haven't been back in for 6 months).
#9 of 544 Thanks Chrisbgood by bester1 Jul 29, 2003 (9:43 am)
Thanks for your response. I live in the Pittsburgh, PA area. I purchased my car from South Hills Chrysler Kia. It is just a few miles from my office. There is another Kia Dealer North of the city but it is out of the way. I may have to consider it ( I live west of the city, my current dealer is south of the city near my office).   By the way, have you had problems with the fuse box cover or any of the nagging problems I have mentioned? Thanks again.
#10 of 544 well by uga91 Jul 29, 2003 (10:30 am)
My whole point was that your problems with your new Sedona are not related to the manufacturing of the van. The seat may be the only exception. However, the "creaking" seat will not cause mechanical failure. You said they were replacing the seat. Why beat that dead horse if it is going to be fixed? I also can not believe you posted this horror story in at least three places here in TH and it never occurred to you after typing it so many times that maybe you are mad at the dealer so you're taking it out on the Sedona when the Sedona did nothing wrong. I have never heard about the fuse box issue before, so that is why I do not fault the design of the vehicle for that one either. Your mileage will increase, your seat will get replaced and you should be able to enjoy your new van--if you would just allow yourself to.

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