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#253 of 383 How much did I get ripped off? by packerpgirl Apr 02, 2008 (8:01 am)
Just curious. We did absolutely everything you are NOT supposed to do when buying a new car. We just bought a 2007 Kia Rondo, Premium leather package, V6 engine, sunroof, no third row seats, cash (no loan or trade-in) for $22,520 out the door after manufacture incentives and all taxes and fees. I am back-tracking right now, to see all the mistakes I made, just so that next time perhaps I will be a wee bit smarter. Essentially, from what I can tell, I paid MSRP plus $600 "dealer service fees" (the car was dirty and had a dent in it which we discovered the next day, so they did not do a great job prepping it for that price; I had to take it back for more cleaning and they would not do anything about the dent as we had already taken delivery), plus $600 freight and handling, plus $333 for some extra things they did (not sure what). From this, they subtracted $3000 in manufacture incentives to get the final price. I would have done better handling the purchase by myself, but my husband is the type that does not like to haggle AT ALL; the last car he bought, I was not with him and he actually ended up paying $2,000 MORE than the MSRP! So actually maybe I should congratulate myself that I kept him from doing this this time? Replies to this message: alamocity (Apr 02, 2008 6:41 pm) packerpgirl (Apr 03, 2008 10:22 am) renu_p (Apr 03, 2008 8:55 pm) and 1 more...
#254 of 383 Re: How much did I get ripped off? [packerpgirl] by alamocity Apr 02, 2008 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: packerpgirl (Apr 02, 2008 8:01 am) Well I've seen it advertised for less elsewhere, but in general good rule of thumb is invoice price less rebate. I would suggest in the future that you look on Edmund's first to see what others are paying,so that when you walk in to a dealership you will have a price range to work with. Replies to this message: packerpgirl (Apr 03, 2008 10:22 am) renu_p (Apr 03, 2008 8:55 pm) alamocity (Apr 03, 2008 9:28 pm)
#255 of 383 Re: How much did I get ripped off? [alamocity] by packerpgirl Apr 03, 2008 (10:22 am)
Replying to: alamocity (Apr 02, 2008 6:41 pm) Thank you. Next time I will do better, though the next time will probably not be for a few years. Replies to this message: renu_p (Apr 03, 2008 8:55 pm) alamocity (Apr 03, 2008 9:28 pm)
#256 of 383 Re: How much did I get ripped off? [packerpgirl] by renu_p Apr 03, 2008 (8:55 pm)
Replying to: packerpgirl (Apr 03, 2008 10:22 am) does anyone have experience with getting internet quote from kia? and if the price can be negotiated below that. i think mazda5 we can get internet quote. does it include destination charge and do they add on other 'fees' over the internet quote. thanks Replies to this message: alamocity (Apr 03, 2008 9:28 pm)
#257 of 383 Re: How much did I get ripped off? [renu_p] by alamocity Apr 03, 2008 (9:28 pm)
Replying to: renu_p (Apr 03, 2008 8:55 pm) You should be able to get internet quotes on the Rondo from dealerships in your area by going to the dealership's web site, though their initial quote may be MSRP with the standard come on in to the dealership. As for the price the key is to do your homework beforehand and know your price before stepping in the dealership.
#259 of 383 Buy or Lease by wheelspin1 Apr 13, 2008 (7:08 pm)
Just curious to know how many people bought their Rondo with the intention to keep it and how many leased with the intention of getting something else when the lease is up?
#260 of 383 to kick things off by wheelspin1 Apr 13, 2008 (7:14 pm)
my intention is to buy... assuming we don't decide on the Tuscon instead. Replies to this message: lifterguy (Jun 23, 2008 8:14 am)
#261 of 383 Kia Costco program = $100 above invoice by joeyjoejoe Apr 22, 2008 (7:26 am)
I think you could just say you are a Costco member to at least get an idea of what the car REALLY cost the dealer. I believe it was something like $100 over invoice or something. Then you can go from there when trying to "deal them down" a bit. I would also HIGHLY recommend e-mailing multiple dealers throughout your state and any neighboring states. It might be cheaper to actually head out of state to pick up a new vehicle. With e-mail's you also have proof of offers and can send them to other dealers to have them work against one another. Don't ever think you are "screwing" the dealer or anything. They are trying to get your money and you need to make it a game to keep as much from them as possible. Good luck!
#262 of 383 Satisfied with my first Kia by lifterguy Jun 23, 2008 (8:14 am)
Replying to: wheelspin1 (Apr 13, 2008 7:14 pm) I just bought a new 2007 Kia Rondo - of course at this point they're offering big discounts to get rid of new cars that are more than a year old. My Rondo is a V-6 EX in Volcanic Red, with a beige leather interior. In addition to the leather package, it has the premium package (sunroof, Infinity radio, CD Changer), the bumper protector and the cross bars for the luggage rack. Seating is for 5, not 7. The original sticker was for $23,335, including destination charges. I paid $17,058, plus tax and license transfer fees. The paper work showed a selling price of $21,558 minus $4500 in incentives and rebates. The dealership (Jim Shorkey's Courtesy Kia, near Pittsburgh, PA) low balled me on my trade. Admittedly, it was not a very desirable car: a 2000 Dodge Stratus with 130,000 miles and a broken air conditioner. Book value on the Stratus was $1900. They only gave me $700. I could have kept it and tried to sell it myself, but I decided it wasn't worth the hassle. Overall, I'm happy with the car and the price I paid. I looked around a lot at both new and used and didn't see anything that came close to it for a combination of features, interior room and price.

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