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off-topic - European Delivery
by tturedraider
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Sep 18, 2006 (12:48 am)
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"A friend of ours just went to Germany to pick up his new Mercedes. He plans on shipping it back to the States. I wonder how much it will be."
fyi - off topic, but - your friend probably used Mercedes' European Delivery program, in which re-delivery to the United States is included in the price of the car. MB, BMW and some others have these programs. As an added benefit the E.D. prices are usually lower than U.S. prices, so you end up getting a "free" vacation to Europe.
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car4mike
by tturedraider
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Sep 18, 2006 (1:03 am)
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Replying to: cars4mike (Sep 17, 2006 5:33 am)
Wow! Interesting number of problems you're having after just two weeks.
I just did a search on the Sedona forums for problems reported with 2006 Sedonas and found very few reports. And no one complaining of as many things as you are.
btw - the armrests on the front seats are adjustable in steps. If they are pointing too far down based on the seatback angle you have chosen, then lift them up a little at a time and they should hold at a higher level......unless that too is messed up on your van.
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- #316 of 544
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Re: car4mike [tturedraider]
by cars4mike
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Sep 18, 2006 (4:35 pm)
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Replying to: tturedraider (Sep 18, 2006 1:03 am)
Believe me, I didn't want to see this happen. I was running around telling everyone how smart I was for buying this car. But the problems are absolutely very real, all verified by the dealer. As for the armrests, all are the same front and back, have no "steps" or settings, they give under the weight of a 115lb 12 year old. Checked every one on the lot again when I took the car back, and a couple at another dealer since.
Got an automated message tonight saying the car is "finished". I'll post all info I get for anyone who might be interested.
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- #317 of 544
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$26,700 - $1,500 rebate = $25, 200
by tturedraider
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Sep 22, 2006 (9:30 pm)
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....also qualified for the Competitive Bonus Rebate of $2000, so the net deal was $23,200 on an '06 EX with Luxury package and Power package. Included tinting on the front door windows. MSRP = $29,665.
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- #318 of 544
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Re: extended warranty questions [milby]
by tturedraider
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Sep 22, 2006 (9:43 pm)
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Replying to: milby (Sep 16, 2006 8:26 pm)
Was quoted $1815 for 7 yr/100k miles or $2215 for 10 yr/100k miles extension of the Bumper-to-Bumber warranty. Two side benefits - it also extends the roadside assistance and trip interruption benefits, and it allows for a rental car for warranty repairs starting from the very beginning of the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.
However, I don't think it's really worth it. Most of the expensive things that might break after the initial 5 yr/60k mile warranty are going to be covered by the Powertrain Warranty. The cost to benefit ratio is pretty low.
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???
by tturedraider
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Oct 09, 2006 (10:49 am)
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Has nobody bought a Sedona in the last two weeks??
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Re: ??? [tturedraider]
by rachluvjun
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Oct 23, 2006 (7:40 am)
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Replying to: tturedraider (Oct 09, 2006 10:49 am)
I bought one. Mine is full loaded, leather. All options and I think the total was 31K and some change. I had to pay full sticker price because this was a lemon law turn in. I turned in my 2004 lemon law and bought the 2006. Hope that price helps. Should be no more than 32 with all options! I am sure you can get it lower than me.
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Re: car4mike [cars4mike]
by rachluvjun
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Oct 23, 2006 (7:53 am)
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Replying to: cars4mike (Sep 18, 2006 4:35 pm)
Oh I believe you! I have a 2006 and have already been to the shop 3 times! My car wouldn't even start and had to be towed in! My 2004 was a lemon law case and it's not looking too good for my 2006! So there is no doubt in my mind your experience is what it is. Either we are extremely unlucky or the ones with the good experiences are the lucky ones---or they'll find out soon.
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Re: car4mike [rachluvjun]
by cars4mike
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Oct 23, 2006 (5:11 pm)
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Replying to: rachluvjun (Oct 23, 2006 7:53 am)
Well, I finally got all the work done. The dealer did everything they said they would. New door handles, interior molding pieces, seat cover. For the most important problem, they said they replaced a cam sensor. They say this one bad sensor caused the loss of power, loss of braking system and the other mechanical problems I wrote about. The car is currently driving since we brought it home on Friday, so we will keep our fingers crossed. Meanwhile, my gas mileage stinks, about 14 mpg. This car has comfort, safety, great features and looks. It is truly a shame about all the problems.
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Question about 2004 Kia Sedona EX
by cajunsantafe04
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Oct 26, 2006 (2:03 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 28, 2003 9:04 am)
Ok I own a 06 Hyundai Santa Fe and we had bought my wife an 03 Suzuki XL-7 limited which was totalled by some idiot 2 days after we bought it LOL. So we decided since we have two small kids that we needed a minivan. The crash test rating were what sold us really on the KIa. We found an 04 Sedona EX with power sunroof, all leather, dvd player package, antilock brakes, only 27400 miles (so i still have manufacturers warranty) very good condition little stain on carpet floor and a few scratches on plastic here and there probably from kids. Dealer started at 13300 but I talked him down to 10500 plus TTL. I feel I got a stellar deal but what do you guys think? Also what kinds of gas mileage are you 04 Sedona owners getting and any tips on maximizing the MPG. Thanks
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