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Re: frustrating so far [taximom5]
by newkiaowner
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Apr 14, 2007 (2:21 pm)
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Replying to: taximom5 (Apr 14, 2007 1:45 pm)
I think it depends on where you live. I too see some of the deals people say they got, and shake my head. The dealers in my area were not willing to go too far below sticker. I finally got the dealer to take $200 off the sticker and then he came up $500 on my trade, probably did it that way to make it look as if I had more equity on my trade. (more attractive to the lender)After the rebate and special financing I feel like I got a pretty good deal.
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- #126 of 383
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Re: frustrating so far [taximom5]
by skiingyac
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Apr 14, 2007 (4:23 pm)
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Replying to: taximom5 (Apr 14, 2007 1:45 pm)
If you don't feel like getting dealers to compete with each other (for example, I walked into one and handed them a copy of a quote from another dealer, they have no choice but to beat it), you can just spend the $50 or so and get a BJ's (or similar) membership. I know for a fact that with BJ's auto, if you request a quote thru them, the BJ's member price is basically invoice, just MAKE SURE you talk to the BJ's contact person at the dealer and insist on that price, they HAVE to give it to you.
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- #127 of 383
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BJ who?
by taximom5
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Apr 14, 2007 (4:59 pm)
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Wow, 2 replies already? That was quick. Thanks, guys!
Sorry, I haven't heard of BJ's? Are they in Western Pennsylvania? Do Costco and Sam's Club have the same deal?
And I did show the dealer the e-mail from the hour-away-dealer offering a better price, and he said, "If you can get it for that price, take it, we can't sell it to you for less than what we offered you."
I'm just worried that my husband and I will rearrange our work schedules to get out to this other dealer, and they will try to rip us off and not stick to their e-mail offer.
(Sigh) Saturn is getting more appealing...
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- #128 of 383
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Re: BJ who? [taximom5]
by skiingyac
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Apr 14, 2007 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: taximom5 (Apr 14, 2007 4:59 pm)
Yeah Costco should have a similar deal, but at least with BJ's not every dealer participates so you'd have to check. I would probably get the far-away dealer to give you the VIN of the *exact* car you are talking about that they have on their lot, and make sure its right. Tell them you definitely want that exact car, but that you are only driving out there for that exact car and if they don't have it, you're buying from the local place. Get them to hold it for you, get the financing set, and get an offer in writing for that VIN with all the details worked out so you just have to go there & sign & get the keys.
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- #129 of 383
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Got a great deal!
by littlepebble
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Apr 14, 2007 (11:36 pm)
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Yesterday I helped a friend purchase a 2007 Kia Rondo EX V6. Her Rondo had the premium package ($1200) and the leather package ($1000). The MSRP with those options was $22,995. The invoice is $21395. The purchase price was $20,800, which is $595 below invoice. We got this price without the $750 rebate that we did not qualify for because we did not finance the car through Kia Financial Services. By the way, we live in the Chicago-land area.
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Car seats
by pgov
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Apr 15, 2007 (10:18 am)
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The Kia Rondo seems like a very interesting option compared to buying a large minivan. Does anybody know, if the second row would be able to accomodate a booster seat, regular car seat, and an infant car seat. I don't feel like the 3rd row would be safe for car seats and small chidren. Appreciate any feedback.
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Re: Car seats [pgov]
by crewzin
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Apr 15, 2007 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: pgov (Apr 15, 2007 10:18 am)
The 3rd row doesn't have any of the rings and clips that the 2nd row has and is not made for car seats. The second row has 4 small buttons showing exactly where the "D" rings are located and also has the small bars in the back of the seats for the straps and clips that go over the top of the seat.
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- #132 of 383
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Re: Car seats [crewzin]
by pgov
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Apr 15, 2007 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: crewzin (Apr 15, 2007 10:31 am)
Thanks for your quick response
Do you know if the second row is wide enough to accomodate 3 car seats? From the pictures, the 2nd row middle seat appears very narrow.
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Re: BJ who? [skiingyac]
by mr_orting
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Apr 15, 2007 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: skiingyac (Apr 14, 2007 7:47 pm)
In the Seattle market, I found Costco deals were $75 and $200 over invoice.
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Re: frustrating so far [taximom5]
by mr_orting
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Apr 15, 2007 (11:02 am)
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Replying to: taximom5 (Apr 14, 2007 1:45 pm)
Go to fighting chance.com and use the fax attack method they recommend. Frankly, most dealers won't deal at this time of the quarter. You either have to hit them in the last week of the month or the last week of the quarter. From the amount of advertising in the Seattle market, Kia really wants to sell cars.
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