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Replying to: crewzin (May 26, 2007 4:06 pm) I get white spots from bugs & stuff that won't come off (even if I turn on the wipers right away), and if I spray some washer fluid then the spots turn into white streaks. I've tried cleaning the wipers, washing my windshield, etc. but no luck, the spots still come back pretty quickly. I've never had a problem like this with my other car, so I don't think its the climate or something like that.
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Replying to: skiingyac (May 29, 2007 12:30 pm) So here is a great reccomendation for Chris at Cherner Kia in Virginia. I pick it up tomorrow!
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Replying to: blueskidoo (May 31, 2007 1:29 pm) [Gill] I hope you will be as happy with the car as we are with ours. |
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The Kia Ronda is on my car list for our next car. I really liked driving the Sedona (rental) and was surprised that it its not so minivanish. Anyway, Does anybody know which Kia model does the Rondo share the same engine, chassis and transmission? What I want to find out actually if there are some long running models using a similar or same platform who have might have engine or transmission problem before. Thanks in advance!
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Replying to: palpak (Jun 03, 2007 6:49 am) |
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Replying to: skiingyac (May 29, 2007 12:30 pm) It happened after I took it thru an automatic car wash and had 'hot wax' applied. The wax created a film on the windshield that caused streaking, etc., as you described in your post. The fix I found was a windshield polish at the auto parts store. I contained tiny abrasive particles that stripped off the film and eliminated the streaking. Might not be the same cause of your problem, but you might try the polish as a solution. |
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Replying to: palpak (Jun 03, 2007 6:49 am) In fact, the Rondo rides on the basic mechanical underpinnings of the 2007 Kia Magentis sedan. And those mechanical bits are shared with the Hyundai Sonata and Azera. I mention this because Consumer Reports says the Sonata and Azera are among the most reliable cars you can buy. This Kia is coming from what appears to be a good place. These tidbits from Automobile.com might also be helpful: Instead, its been based off the much larger D-Segment, or midsize Magentis, though its been extensively modified with a big chunk of the wheelbase surgically removed. Kia also designed a new multi-link rear suspension for the Rondo with a compact spring and damper design, allowing for a low lift-over height for the cargo bay, not to mention space for the third row of seats. The Rondo will be offered with two engines, a 2.4-liter inline-four that makes 162 hp and 164 lb-ft of torque, as well as a 2.7-liter V6 that nets an additional 20 horsepower and 18 lb-ft of torque, both of which are borrowed from the larger Magentis sedan. The four is of the Chrysler-Hyundai-Mitsubishi "World Engine" variety, which means variable valve timing, four valves per cylinder and all that jazz. The six is a thoroughbred Korean powerplant, and an unusual offering. The Rondo is the only vehicle in the segment that offers anything more than four cylinders, let alone this level if power. Both engines are also automatic-only, the four gets a four-speed while the six gets an extra cog. Both gearboxes have a manual mode. As for long-term reliability of these engines or vehicles that the Rondo is based on, I haven't really looked much into that. |
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Replying to: palpak (Jun 03, 2007 6:49 am) [Gill] I was told it was the Optima, but I don't know exactly where I got that information. |
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I had a 2004 Optima-which I loved so much, never a problem with it. For many reasons, I bought the Rondo. I have taken it in for the same thing twice and about to take it again as the gear shift locks at least 3 times a week and the ESC light comes on, causeing the thing to sound like it is going over a brick road, it grinds to a halt. After nearly being wiped out by a semi truck on Saturday past, I am totally angered by this. I love driving the Rondo, love the usability, it is fantastic for my elderly parents to get in and out of. But, what good is it if I have to spend 2 days a week trying to get the thing fixed? What good is it if I get slammed into by a semi when the ESC thing goes wacky? I have a good relationship with the dealership and the service deptartment, absolutely wonderful guys, but this may ruin the relationship. AGH!
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Replying to: rondo3 (Jun 11, 2007 9:50 am) [Gill] Well, that is certainly no fun at all and quite vexing. Things do go wrong occasionally, but before I would take an ax to the car, may be the more pragmatic position would be to find another service facility because the one you are going to obviously can't or won't fix the issue. Also, another suggestion might be to engage the factory through the complaint mechanism. I haven't had any complaints, but I have used that facility to get additional information and I always get a return call the same day I submit my issue. |
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