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#340 of 379 Kia Rondo Snow Tires by acwang May 16, 2008 (5:55 pm)
I bought a Kia Rondo last year in Buffalo, NY. The all season tires weren't very good in the snow so I purchased a set of 4 Blizzak WS-60 snow tires.   These work great but now I'm relocating to California and won't need the snow tires any more. They have only 1k miles on them. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to sell these tires locally in Buffalo.   Let me know. thanks.
#341 of 379 Almost a year with our Rondo by bgw Jul 26, 2008 (10:17 am)
Hello all! We bought our 07 EX V6 Luxury in mid Aug 2007, having traded a 1998 Legacy AWD wagon on it. After 11 months and 16,000 kms (10,000 miles), we have to report that the Rondo has been the MOST reliable vehicle we have ever owned (out of a Honda, Subaru, 2 Fords, a Chevy, a Dodge and a Mitsubishi). Only a stubborn Check Engine Light when the car was new (just needed to tighten the gas cap more). Fuel economy remains 33mpg highway (Imperial gallon, 4.54 litres) with 2 adults, 2 kids and a load of luggage, and 25-26 mpg Imperial around town. It went through a snowy winter quite well, but we did fit it with studded winter tires on steel rims. All in all, a great car for a family!
#342 of 379 More power for 2009 by backy Aug 02, 2008 (12:27 pm)
In the C/D September issue, it says that the Rondo will get the same power increase on the 2.4L engine as the 2009 Optima is getting--up 13 ponies to 175. Also, this engine on the Sonata with 5AT gets better FE than the 162 hp engine on the Optima (also with 5AT), so maybe the Rondo will benefit there also.
#343 of 379 2008-2009 KIA Rondo Recall by coolmazda5 Sep 23, 2008 (4:47 pm)
Hey guys, FYI. If it has been posted somewhere else before or is not relevant to your model, just disregard   http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=132087
#344 of 379 ESC & TCS - US Vs. Ca by go59 Oct 20, 2008 (1:03 pm)
Just purchased an 08 EX V6. One thing I've never been able to pin down is if the US models lack the traction control system (TCS), which is advertised on the Canadian side, or if it is simply considered part of the stability control system (ECS).   Thanks.   - Greg -
#345 of 379 2009 Rondo info from Motortrend by go59 Oct 24, 2008 (12:17 pm)
They report the 2.7L will have 192 HP, 184 Ft/lbs torque. This goes along with the previously reported increase on the 2.4 to 175 HP.   They also noted a navigation system as an option. Don't know where that would slot into the dash.   - Greg -
#346 of 379 Re: Floor mat color in 08 Rondo [dannon35] by shannyz Oct 28, 2008 (10:28 am)
Replying to: dannon35 (Apr 19, 2008 2:17 pm) Hi - I realize that this is an old post.....but wanted to get my 2-cents in. We also purchased an 08 Black Cherry w/Black interior - and the mats are BLACK.....so, my assumption is that you somehow got the wrong mats.   We first purchased an 08 Urban Grey for me......we loved it so much, that we bought the Black Cherry model only a couple of months later. We are very, very happy with the Rondo! Replies to this message: bgw (Oct 28, 2008 4:06 pm)
#347 of 379 Re: Floor mat color in 08 Rondo [shannyz] by bgw Oct 28, 2008 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: shannyz (Oct 28, 2008 10:28 am) My 07 EX, which is Urban Grey and very classy looking, has the grey/black interior with black carpet. The floor mats are grey.
#348 of 379 Model year changes by go59 Nov 07, 2008 (8:23 pm)
As near as I can tell:   07 to 08   - "fingers" in front cup holders - cargo light - side clips for 3rd row seatbelts - front ash tray (at least photos of 07s have a plastic cover in front of the up holders which could conceal one. Never bothered to check when I looked at one. Seamless plastic on the 08s) + audio-in, 12v socket in center console ~ parking brake release changed from hand to foot operation   08 to 09 + more HP, torque in both engines + second row seats recline 180 degrees (see Canadian brochure) + Sirius radio + DVD, nav options   Anything I missed? Got wrong?   - Greg - Replies to this message: conwelpic (Nov 08, 2008 6:41 am)
#349 of 379 Re: Model year changes [go59] by conwelpic Nov 08, 2008 (6:41 am)
Replying to: go59 (Nov 07, 2008 8:23 pm) depends on which country you are comparing, as there are different standard features between Canada and the US. Also depending whether its a LX or a EX. For example the Canadian LX '09 has alloy wheels, but in the US it has steel rims and hub caps. This was based on a comment from another forum who has driven a rented '09 LX Rondo in the US.   Its hard to check specifically as the US website still has '08 info only. The US is way behind on '09 info, in Canada there is many '09 on lots and very little '08's left. My dealer had only one left a week ago.

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