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Kia Rondo Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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BJ who? by taximom5
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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Re: BJ who? [taximom5] by skiingyac
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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Got a great deal! by littlepebble
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
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
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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Re: Car seats [crewzin] by pgov
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
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
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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Re: Car seats [pgov] by crewzin
Apr 15, 2007 (11:04 am)
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Replying to: pgov (Apr 15, 2007 10:45 am)

The 2nd row is 48 inches wide. The 4 buttons at the bottom of the seat-backs indicate there's only 4 "D" rings for 2 car seats, BUT, there's 3 small bars (for the over the top straps) built into the backs of the seat indicating you can have 3 car seats on the second row. So maybe the middle car seat would share the center "D" rings with the outside seats.
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Re: Car seats [crewzin] by medicineman
Apr 15, 2007 (5:16 pm)
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Replying to: crewzin (Apr 15, 2007 11:04 am)

Those "D" rings are for child seats that use the LATCH system. According to the manual: "LATCH lower anchors are only to be used with the left and right rear outboard seating positions. Never attempt to attach an LATCH equipped seat in the center seating position. You may damage the anchors or the anchors may fail and break in a collision."
 
In summary, the number of child seats that you can have in the 2nd row:
 
1) Up to two LATCH child seats
 
2) Up to three child seats that use the tether-anchor system (the tether attaches to hook holders behind the 2nd row seats)
 
3) Up to three regular child seats that don't use the above two methods
 
4) A combination of the above three methods
 
This also depends on how bulky the child seats are--it might be impossible to fit three in the 2nd row if they are too bulky.

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