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#323 of 567 Question about 2004 Kia Sedona EX by cajunsantafe04

Oct 26, 2006 (3:03 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Jul 28, 2003 10:04 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

#324 of 567 Question about 04 Kia Sedona EX by cajunsantafe04

Oct 26, 2006 (6:34 pm)

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 (and he hadnt had insurance for 4 months bastard. 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

#325 of 567 Re: Question about 04 Kia Sedona EX [cajunsantafe04] by snjdoglover

Oct 26, 2006 (7:37 pm)

Replying to: cajunsantafe04 (Oct 26, 2006 6:34 pm)
Just curious..what color is your sedona? Sounds exactly like what I turned in. I am sure it's not. They said it was going to auction...not to a dealer. The mileage is right on that's why I wonder.

#326 of 567 Re: Question about 04 Kia Sedona EX [rachluvjun] by cajunsantafe04

Oct 26, 2006 (9:13 pm)

Replying to: snjdoglover (Oct 26, 2006 7:37 pm)
its blue with grey interior. I live in Lafayette, La which is where I got it from a chevy used card dealer of all places LOL

#327 of 567 Re: Kia Sedona: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [steve_] by mluhring

Oct 28, 2006 (6:49 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jul 28, 2003 10:04 am)
Just purchased an 06 Sedona. I went out to consumer reports and ordered their pricing guide. We purchased an EX with the power pacakge and DVD system. CR bottom line price was around $23,200 (MSRP $28,600) . This price was basically invoice price minus the destination charge and all rebates. They suggested this price as the starting point for negotiations. The dealer's final price was $23,584. With trade, final price was $20,000.

#328 of 567 Kia Rondo: corporate must be driving some about by dbt

Nov 05, 2006 (7:35 pm)

Acc to Automotive news, Kia listed sales of 3 Rondo's in October. Small figures like that suggest corporate is driving a few around.
 
One thing though: sales in 2006 makes them a 2007 model, not 2008 (in contrast to what is posted in Edmunds' future models).

#329 of 567 Re: ??? [tturedraider] by samtheman1

Nov 06, 2006 (6:51 am)

Replying to: tturedraider (Oct 09, 2006 11:49 am)
Some great deals to be had on 2006 Sedona LX's right now! Kia screwed up on initial sales forecast and sent a ton more LX's than EX's to the dealers. Resulting glut of LX inventories has caused an unusual rebate situation - $3000 rebate on LX's and only $1500 rebate on EX's. Most rebates are structured so that top end model get bigger $ rebate. I also qualified for $1000 competitor rebate since my current van is a Chrysler Town and Country.
 
After the $4000 in rebates, I just bought 2006 Sedona LX for $17,550 before tax, title and license! This includes delivery from dealer (live in PA, bought from dealer 75 miles away in WV) to my house. Wife wanted to wait until spring to pull the trigger but this deal was too good to pass up.

#330 of 567 Re: Question about 04 Kia Sedona EX [cajunsantafe04] by boxwrench

Nov 07, 2006 (3:49 pm)

Replying to: cajunsantafe04 (Oct 26, 2006 6:34 pm)
You will love your EX with 2 exceptions -- GAS MILEAGE, and GAS MILEAGE!! Very few 1st generation Sedona owners are getting any where near the EPA estimate.
We have an 04 Sedona EX equiped like you, and we average 14-16 mpg in town, and best Hwy mpg has been 21.5. My old 88 Dodge Grand Caravan with 203K miles does better than that.
That being said, it is a great van, and you got a great deal, as we paid more than double that and then some in Jan 04 for our van, new off the showroom floor. Not unhappy with the van, but resale value is really a BUMMER!!
Your warranty from KIA is only about half of original for second owner, but atleast you have something.
There have been 4 or 5 recalls on the 02-05 Sedona's, so be sure to check with Kia as to whether all have been performed on your particular KIA.
Brakes are another issue with the 1st gen. Sedona's, but we have not had any problems in 26K miles. We also have ABS option, maybe that helps.
 
Good Luck, and keep reporting in.
 
Boxwrench

#331 of 567 Re: Question about 04 Kia Sedona EX [boxwrench] by cajunsantafe04

Nov 07, 2006 (5:54 pm)

Replying to: boxwrench (Nov 07, 2006 3:49 pm)
well just tanked up and between highway and city driving with 2 kids she is getting 18.5 mpg. not bad since her old 1996 yukon was getting like 11 LOL. Plus its nice to only pay 31 bucks to fill up instead of 70. She is loving it right now, the room the ride etc.

#332 of 567 07 Sedona: when? by dbt

Nov 10, 2006 (2:34 pm)

Anyone know when the 07 Sedona should be out?
 
[not sure where to post since the old "Sedona 06+" forum was shut down]

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