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Replying to: baltimore_jeff (Dec 22, 2006 5:16 am) I test drove a 4 cylinder Rondo and both Optima engines before buying a 4 cylinder Optima. I couldn't feel that much difference in the two engines. Did you notice a considerable difference with the Rondo? |
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Replying to: csandste (Dec 24, 2006 10:17 am) |
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Replying to: csandste (Dec 24, 2006 10:17 am) As one who works on engines, I would much rather work on any Inline 4, than any V-design. In the long term, especially if you ever need any "out of warranty" work done, you will be happy you chose the 4-cylinder, even if you do give up some HP, torque, and smoothness.
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Went last night to 'shop' for a new Optima, and left owning a new Rondo LX - the 4 cylinder version, with seating for 5. The dealer was wonderful, but the sales guy was not real 'up' on the features of the car - found out a lot more looking at the Internet after I got home. The sticker was $18880, and I traded in 2 vehicles: 03 Optima manual 5-speed with about 45000 miles, and a 92 Lexus LS400 with 140,000 (yes, that's an old car with a lot of miles, but it's such a beautiful car!). Walked out the door paying $12,850 which includes tax, title, everything! Oh.. and I haven't picked it up, yet because they're also going to add a little gold pinstripe for **free**.
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Replying to: cdot (Dec 27, 2006 12:20 pm)
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Replying to: w9cw (Dec 27, 2006 8:42 pm) 
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Merry Christmas to all! I can now give you my 1000 mile update on my new '07 Rondo EX V6... Having to leave the day after I bought it to travel from Philadelphia to Cape Cod for the holidays, I was a little apprehensive. Not for any reason about the car, I guess I just felt bad buying a car with 4.7 miles on it (a first for me) and immediately sinking a 1000 mile trip on her!. So here are the particulars: average economy 25.1 mpg 90% highway travel at left lane speeds (except Connecticut which was construction delayed). Family of four and luggage and Christmas presents made for a packed vehicle, but it did very well. PROS: Torque in the V6 is definitely better than the four getting off the line and seemed a good deal quieter at highway speeds. CONS: There were several things that I would have liked to have gotten on the car that it does not have and were noticeable. Rear windows are NOT tinted. This is going to be a problem in the summer and I will surely remedy this myself before then. Again, these are small points to concede and there are certainly lots of features I do like that come in handy: The grocery bag flipout holder in the passengers seat. Also, I am enjoying the exclusivity of ownership at the moment, as Kia has reported selling only about 170 of these through November 2006. I am sure that with what this car has to offer, that number will get bigger and bigger. I hope this helps answer some of the questions. If you have others, let me know and I'll try to get to them. |
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Replying to: arumage (Dec 28, 2006 5:13 am) Can't wait to get it back and take a little trip this weekend!
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| I'm very disappointed to hear that the rear wiper is not intermittent. The website shows it as intermittent, just not variable intermittent. Don't think it will be a deal breaker, but still a downer. | |
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Replying to: cdot (Dec 28, 2006 2:52 pm)  Trip interruption expense benefits are provided in the event that a warranty-related disablement occurs more than 150 miles from the customer's home, and the repairs require more than 24 hours to complete. Reasonable reimbursement is included for meals, lodging, or rental car expenses. Trip interruption coverage is limited to $100 per day subject to a three-day maximum limit per incident, and the customer is required to contact the Kia Consumer Assistance Center to explain the circumstances. A representative at the Kia Consumer Assistance Center will determine whether the circumstances meet the criteria for trip interruption benefits and, if so, will advise the customer that they will be reimbursed for trip interruption expenses. The representative will assist the customer in making the necessary arrangements. Insurance deductibles, expenses, and claims paid by the customer's insurance company or other providers are not eligible for reimbursement. |
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