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#65 of 465 Minivanfrank by steve_ HOST Apr 29, 2004 (12:11 pm)
Did you read this article?   Dealer Holdback   Usually the invoice prices are inflated by the holdback amount and holdback isn't on the invoice as a line item - it sounds like you saw it listed on the invoice?   Since dealerships consider holdback money "sacred" and are unwilling to share any portion of it with the consumer, I suggest you focus instead on the out the door price.   Steve, Host
#66 of 465 holdback by bluedevils Apr 29, 2004 (6:59 pm)
yes, all that matters is the price of the vehicle. get the holdback 'deducted' and you can/should expect to pay 2-3% over 'invoice' to 'make up for it.' ignoring rebates, you can't expect to walk into a dealer and pay invoice price minus the holdback on ANY new vehicle. that leaves basically no profit for the dealer.   minivanfrank, good luck finding a sedona for your sister.
#67 of 465 holdback by minivanfrank Apr 30, 2004 (6:56 am)
Thanks for the responses. When I purchased my "02 the dealer holdback was listed in the "dealer cost" column on the invoice that I was shown (and still have a copy of). Steve, I did read and print out that article and gave it to the sales manager to let him know that I now knew what "dealer holdback" actually was. Although I did not expect him to share any of this with me, I did not feel that it should be listed as an additional dealer cost either. In my final negotiations with the dealers that I dealt with, The "out the door" price was my deciding factor. it just irked me to see this figure on an invoice (unless the invoice was "doctored"...I did not get that impression). I am sure that most of you asked to see the dealer invoice sheet when purchasing your vehicle. Was the dealer holdback listed on your invoices? F   p.s. - My sister decided on the EX now...did not like the middle bench seat of the LX.
#68 of 465 New 04 Sedona LX for $15,999 by steve999 Jun 16, 2004 (5:49 pm)
That's the price I just got from salesperson. It would be $2k less if I own and van and if it was a Kia. We are in the van market and been eyeing the Maxda MPV. Can get a new one for $19k but the Kia is $3k less so it's tempting. Havent looked at one yet but will soon. Does everyone like theirs? How is it holding up and is the service dept good?   Thanks
#69 of 465 New '04 Sedona LX for $15,999. by aaf Jun 29, 2004 (2:27 pm)
Steve999, I bought a 2004 Sedona EX for $18,868. before trade, rebates, etc. The MSRP was $24,040. loaded with everything except leather and DVD. I've had it for 3 months and 5,000 miles and am so far very pleased with both highway and local driving. I bought when they were giving 36,000 miles or three years of free routine maintanence. When I had a question, I used the internet site for KIA America and got my question answered satisfactorily with a phone call 2 days later. I have owned four previous minivans - 2 Windstars, 1 Grand Caravan and 1 Plymouth Voyager. All were satisfactory to me, but the engine/drivetrain in the Kia is the best I've experienced. I would suggest at least ABS for any new Sedona. I don't know where you live, but here in southern New England, the deals on the Sedona's are great. I wouldn't be surprised if you couldn't do a little better on the LX price. Good luck! Replies to this message: lvthatmouse (Jun 29, 2004 6:22 pm) bluedevils (Jun 29, 2004 7:13 pm)
#70 of 465 Re: New '04 Sedona LX for $15,999. [aaf #69] by lvthatmouse Jun 29, 2004 (6:22 pm)
Replying to: aaf (Jun 29, 2004 2:27 pm) Just got back from the dealer. Walked in and got a price of $20,495 for 2004 Sedona EX w/abs and sunroof. How do I get him down further - haven't even started negotiating. I do have a plymouth voyager, so there's an incentive of $1000 for that,plus the trade in value of about $1400 (it's a 94 w/105700 miles, and I see they have a special 2,000 incentive also which I think can be combined with the competive $1,000 incentive. We want the brakes and sunroof unless there is a way to get them "thrown in"? This is the first time I have to negotiate myself and I don't want to get a higher price b/c I'm a woman (if you know what I mean) HELP! Replies to this message: bluedevils (Jun 29, 2004 7:13 pm)
#71 of 465 Re: New '04 Sedona LX for $15,999. [lvthatmouse #70] by bluedevils Jun 29, 2004 (7:13 pm)
Replying to: lvthatmouse (Jun 29, 2004 6:22 pm) Get some price quotes via Internet from a few local dealers. You can do this through www.kia.com or through some other third-party websites. Also, you could price out the Sedona on www.carsdirect.com. I got some quotes via email when Sedona shopping 2 years ago and it was very convenient. Several dealers offered me excellent prices on the Sedona with exactly the equipment I wanted, and that was back when the bargaining room below MSRP was much less due to excitement and higher demand for Sedona.   You might end up buying from one of these dealers, or at a minimum these quotes will be a good reference point and leverage when negotiating with your current dealer candidate.
#72 of 465 Dealer Recommendation in Southern California Wanted by tessie Jul 11, 2004 (12:35 am)
I'm planning on buying a used (2002) Sedona EX soon and would like some recommendations for dealers in Southern California. Los Angeles County would be best, but Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties would also be ok. Where can I get the best deal? I want a white EX with leather and ABS but no sunroof.   It would also be nice to know which are nice places to deal with in terms of their service departments.   Tks,   Tessie Replies to this message: bluedevils (Jul 11, 2004 9:52 pm)
#73 of 465 Re: Dealer Recommendation in Southern California Wanted [tessie] by bluedevils Jul 11, 2004 (9:52 pm)
Replying to: tessie (Jul 11, 2004 12:35 am) Good luck finding what you are looking for. I think it will be very difficult to find a Sedona equipped exactly the way you want. My understanding is that most Sedonas with ABS, leather, and/or moonroof come with all 3. Sedona has only about 6 options. The EX Sedonas, at least in the 2002 model year, seemed to mostly be either base models with no options, fully loaded with all options, or base mode;s with ABS as the only option. Leather + ABS with no moonroof will be a very tough combination. On top of that, you have a specific color preference. Plus you are looking in the used market, so it will be tougher to know exactly which options exist on the Sedonas available.   If you are willing to accept a moonroof, your search will be easier. Still, I do not see that many used Sedona EX models on the market so you may need to expand your search beyond southern California to find what you want.   Good luck in your search. We really enjoy our 2002 Sedona EX, and I recommend the vehicle without reservation.
#74 of 465 response to tessie by busygal Jul 13, 2004 (1:11 pm)
We purchased a 2004 EX in March with just leather & abs, no moonroof so they do exist. Good luck in your search for a used one.

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