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Replying to: khdamighty (May 11, 2007 1:24 pm) [Gill] It's fee for service and all the dealers offer that. I don't get the connection. >...I guess it's more peice of mind that I am paying for than the actual vehicle. The cars cost the same no matter what store you go to. [Gill] Not so. I sent out 20 faxes got back six with prices all over the map. I hose the lowest which was $1,099 under invoice. And the invoice price is the same no matter where you go. [Gill] Not exactly. The "group advertising" fee can vary depending upon which market you are in. Also, there can be a charge for "financial reserves". I paid $350 in advertising for the Seattle market area and there was no "reserves". >...If someone takes the time to show me entire vehicle, answer all my questions and make sure I am happy, then they deserve to be paid for it, don't you think? [Gill] That's just good salesmanship and should not be a guilt trip or obligation to purchase. >...Salesmen get a bad reputation, but they are not all the same. My salesperson at Kia of Westchester was wonderful and thorough and spent over 5 hours total with me and my husband. [Gill] Yes they do and they create their own bed that they sleep in. Refreshing to know you had a good experience. I had a good one as well, but that was because I kept him on track. >...I think they should get paid for that (of course I am not going to pay for their next vacation, but some compensation is earned) It's all a part of doing business and there are no entitlements. If the price is right, I buy.
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Replying to: mr_orting (May 11, 2007 2:07 pm)
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Replying to: bobw3 (May 17, 2007 8:01 am) [Gill] Very good point. I guess the oly alternative to getting service at another point than purchase is to pay for the service and then go to the factory - possibly a long process. |
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I have encountered a problem with the upolstery on the "LX" model. If you encounter a sain, be careful of how you clean it. Mysteriously, a stain appeared on the passinger seat and I had to take a rather stiff brush to get any debth to removal. That act damaged the upolstery. Also, plain soap and water left a stain, so scrub all around the spot so as to blend it in to the cloth.
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Replying to: mr_orting (May 17, 2007 8:47 am) Get a pack of baby wipes (yes, baby wipes), and a mug of boiling hot water. Dip one baby wipe in the hot water, and use it to scrub the stain. Or you can use a baby wipe and a fabric steamer. Prepare to be amazed--it works like magic! (It just makes me wonder what it does to our babies' bums...) |
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Hi All- Long time lurker, first time poster. I just bought a Rondo EX V6 with 3rd row, Leather & Premium packages from Capitol Kia in Madison, WI for $22245 before TTL(5.5% plus $108) and Rebate($750). I took the KMFC financing at 3.9% and applied the rebate as a down payment. No regional marketing charge was part of the mark-up but the dealer did have a prep charge of $125 for paperwork and full tank of gas etc. I was pleased by the deal as I did not want to travel far to get the car and most dealers I checked really did not have much for Rondo selection. The deal was pain-free as I emailed the sales person and they went over the car with me from top to bottom.
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Replying to: 97sonata (May 18, 2007 8:49 am) 
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Replying to: 97sonata (May 18, 2007 8:49 am) [Gill] Yah, that looks good on the surface. >...as I did not want to travel far to get the car and most dealers I checked really did not have much for Rondo selection. [Gill] This is a new introduction into the US market for 2007 although it has been in Europe and Asia for about two years now. According to the last sales figures I saw there were a little over 5,000 in the US. >...The deal was pain-free as I emailed the sales person and they went over the car with me from top to bottom. It is refreshing to know that there are some dealers with ethics out there.
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Replying to: mr_orting (May 18, 2007 9:07 am) -------------- Canada - 1746, it outsold the Chev HHR in February and April and very close in March (only 27 units behind)- doing very well, considering we are roughly 11-12% of the US population. |
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Got a letter in the mail today stating that: KIA Motors America, Inc. is conducting a voluntary service campaign on certain 2007 Rondos to prevent moisture from entering the front wheel speed sensors. Kia has become aware that some 2007 model year Rondos have experienced an illumination of the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) warning lamp as a result of moisture entering the housing for the front wheel speed sensors. Your Kia dealer will inspect and either clean or replace the front wheel speed sensor and seal the housing to prevent any further intrusion of moisture at no cost to you. Just passing it on FYI. |
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