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Replying to: momgray2 (Feb 25, 2008 11:04 am) I own that exact car ('07 model), urban gray, LX, 4 cylinder, convenience package (a/c, roof rails, etc.), and 3rd row that you are looking for. Got it for $18k after taxes & everything, you should be able to do much better than that. From what I understand, if you want the EX, you have to get V6 engine to get the 3rd row, but with the LX you can get the I4 engine and the 3rd row (as I did). Sounds to me like you should go to a different dealer, they probably want to sell you the V6 and/or '08 model and are lying to do it. The I4 is plenty, even on hills. I've driven all around PA with lots of stuff/people in it without any problems. Its no sports car, but it is not underpowered and accelerates better than any mini van I've ever been next to. BTW, if you want the best price, you'll have to hunt around yourself to find a dealer that has what you want, otherwise any dealer should be able to locate it for you but you'll probably pay a few hundred more if its off another dealer's lot. |
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Hi, New on here but interested in a Rondo. How does the following sound ?? New 07 EXV6 with premium pkg, leather interior w/heated seats, lower spoiler (stupid item, but on car) bumper protector, cargo tray. $20,000.00 out the door. (includes tax, title, all fees, etc) Cash deal - no trade.
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Replying to: momgray2 (Feb 25, 2008 8:12 am) Invoice (per KBB) 19,245.00 (so they say). will shoot for 19, 500 minus 2500 cash back = 17000 minus 1500 competitive cash = 15500 minus 2500 trade in ... hopefully ... = 13000 (may only be 2000, so 13500) and ... here is what I ended up with ... Invoice 18949 (per their paperwork) -2000 trade in -1500 competitive cash -2500 cash back .... Which should be around 12949 + doc fee(150), 7% state sales (907), 1.25% city tax(162) , .75 county tax (97), $80 license registration ... which is 14385. (note on the paperwork they gave me about how much it would cost, they based the tax on 16949, so it looked way higher - not sure what the taxes really will be on ....) ... but still .. I got it for 14100 out the door they said they'd only pay 2000 for the trade in (at least that was what was on my paperwork). BUT ... they did not have it in stock. They think they can find it without the crossbars and then install then in-house, as they found that vehicle listed as being available at the local warehouse (or whatever it is called); price is 13900 without crossbars. thank you so much ... especially for telling me that I did NOT have to take a v6 to get the third row. |
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Replying to: sra1 (Feb 26, 2008 1:01 pm)
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Replying to: hopx4 (Feb 27, 2008 11:57 am) Is yours an 07 0r 08 ??
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Replying to: sra1 (Feb 27, 2008 12:23 pm)
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Replying to: hopx4 (Feb 27, 2008 12:35 pm) |
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Working on a deal on an '07 LX, new, two-row, I-4. Louisville dealers all connected and TOUGH! But, we may be able to swing the full $4K in rebates ($2500 for the 07 and $1500 "loyalty".) We'll be trading our '05 Sedona LX (32K miles and "good" by all descriptions with service up-to-date.) The Rondo tags at $18,400. That's $14,400 after the rebates. I'd like $8K for the Sedona but I'm betting they'll head for $7K. Still, this sounds okay to me. Ideas? (We want out of the Sedona and the only place we're going to get any trade around here is back at a Kia dealer. Other dealers around here would rather handle anthrax than a Kia.) It'll be the wife's car as is the Sedona now. She sat in it, drove it, and declared it not just "nice" but that she loved it. Easy car to love, and for some odd reason it just "fits like an old shoe". She notes she sits a little lower than the Sedona and liked the old "view" better, but I'm betting she'll adjust quickly, and it sure is better still than a sedan. I'm 6'2" at 215 and I fit easily in the back seat, where I was quite completely comfortable and well insulated from road noise and bumps. The Rondo is MUCH less harsh than the Sedona. I'm actually shopping for a 4-cylinder for many of my own reasons. Gas mileage ain't one of 'em since there just isn't that much difference. Both the hp and torque are fine with the I-4 with that transmission. It stepped right out on the freeway on-ramp and moves out from stoplights just dandy with one big adult and two normal ones. Looked at a lot of different brands over the last little while, and went to a few dealers today with an open mind. Could have settled for a sedan like a Camry or Altima or Accord. One item of note: the "extras" at dealers tagged on for margin are simply embarrassing and insulting! $99 for "fabric protection" is awfully steep for a couple of cans of Scotch Guard! Something on some Saturn Auras - "paint weather proofing" at $350! Good Lord! They are CLEAR COATED and there's this stuff called WAX at $7 a can!!! Car buying is a very adversary relationship nowadays!
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Replying to: vanner (Mar 02, 2008 3:01 pm) [Gill] Please visit lastchance. com and spend $35 to learn all the facts behind buying. I used their advise and got my Rondo for $1,099 under INVOICE. Becareful of that "loyalty" program because it has disappeared here in the west and is only available in selected mid west and east coast areas. >...The Rondo tags at $18,400. That's $14,400 after the rebates. I'd like $8K for the Sedona but I'm betting they'll head for $7K. Still, this sounds okay to me. [Gill] That seems a little high to me. I can't confirm since my sales contract is in the safe deposit box. >...Ideas? (We want out of the Sedona and the only place we're going to get any trade around here is back at a Kia dealer. Other dealers around here would rather handle anthrax than a Kia.) [Gill] You might want to sell privately. Out here in the Seattle market, next to Subaru, KIA is all you see. >...It'll be the wife's car as is the Sedona now. She sat in it, drove it, and declared it not just "nice" but that she loved it. Easy car to love, and for some odd reason it just "fits like an old shoe". She notes she sits a little lower than the Sedona and liked the old "view" better, but I'm betting she'll adjust quickly, and it sure is better still than a sedan. [Gill] We love our I-4 LX. After we picked it up, we drove to upstate NY, down to D.C, then back to Seattle. The car will be 1 year old the end of this month and we already have 17.5K miles on it. Gas milage is great; 25 in town mixed and 29 on the highway loaded with people and luggage. The only problems I have is that there is a lot of suspension/road noise. Also, the paint is very thin. I have scratches all over my car from the car washes. >...I'm 6'2" at 215 and I fit easily in the back seat, where I was quite completely comfortable and well insulated from road noise and bumps. The Rondo is MUCH less harsh than the Sedona. [Gill] We had two 17 year olds in the back and they were comfortable. Road noise, I would have to disagree with you. >...One item of note: the "extras" at dealers tagged on for margin are simply embarrassing and insulting! [Gill] If you use the fax system from lastchance, you might avoid these items. Also, if they is a Costco near you, ask for a Coastco Automotive quote. Out here is is $100 over invoice. Thay will establish the upper limit of your trading range and represent the worst deal you can get. |
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Replying to: vanner (Mar 02, 2008 3:01 pm) This whole deal hinges on the loyalty rebate since it supposedly "goes off" here in the midwest at the end of today. Also, this particular Rondo is the last 07 4 cylinder this dealer has left - so the story goes - and has a "hold deposit" on it from another party who is trying to arrange finance - so the story goes. (I would think if there was some questionable credit, they'd let Kia write it since they take anyone with a $100 bill in hand.) There's a dealer in Lexington - hour and a half away - I called Saturday and they have a bunch of '07 4 cyl. Also, just south of Cinci is a huge dealer with a bunch of 07 4cyl, and either tells me "low -$15K less trade". So We have choices if we don't mind a short ride, and we don't. We still would take a good import sedan, too, so the options are many and we aren't in any real hurry. I'd just like to get it over with while we both want to trade and before our summer travels start. If this doesn't go the way I want it, we do something else somewhere else, that simple. Thanks for the tips. We'll report back. |
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