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I bought a Rondo EX in February. And I read about a recall for the Rondos in September 2008 (see below). Should I be worried? Can I assume that the issue has been solved or should I bring the car back to the dealer and have it checked? "Kia has issued a recall for '08-'09 model-year Kia Rondo EX and LX models equipped with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Fuel pumps in those models may be defective, not supplying enough fuel to the engine says the NHTSA. The problem might be experienced as hesitation on acceleration or trouble starting the vehicle, possibly endangering drivers it it worsens. Kia will replace the fuel pump at dealerships. Owners with questions may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542."
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Replying to: blueboar (Mar 15, 2009 1:08 pm) 2008-2009 Rondo LX/EX 2.4L (1-4) vehicles produced between 11/5/2007 and 7/12/2008 It also gave the applicable VIN Range: KNAFG525187158990 - KNAFG528X97235576 (the year is the tenth digit) it also stated that first to check by: 1. open hood and check for SC074 campaign completion label on the panel above the under hood fuse box. If label exists, NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED. I believe this was for both Canada and the US. Just phone your dealer and ask or like your info call KIA at the toll free number. It did not effect me as mine was built prior to those dates and the car runs great. Just for your info, there is a tag on the front cross member giving the actual build date (you can see it from lifting up the hood looking down on the drivers side behind the rad). |
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I looked through and didn't see any one with a recent post on 09 EX. Anyone with any experience to share? I'm planning to go to the dealership week of April 13 for initial test drive. Already drove a Mazda5 and did not like the handling or sight lines. Current car is out of lease early May so need to move forward. Thanks for any help! |
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Replying to: njmom91 (Apr 05, 2009 7:52 am)  Had I anticipated this might happen I would have waited for the '09's to arrive in lieu of purchasing our '08 just over 5 weeks ago. Of course, at the time Kia was only offering $2.5k rebates toward '09 Rondos & $1.5k more for '08 models. Along with some changes in the options list, for '09 both the 4 and 6-cylinder engines gained several hp. The 4-cylinder models now generate 175 hp (just 7 hp less than pre-09 V-6 models produced) while 6-cylinder models also gained 10 hp for a total of 192.. Also, the knowlege that our "new" '08 with just over 1k miles has already depreciated by one model year when we could have purchased an '09 for about the same $$ just a few weeks later is disappointing to say the least.  Although so far I've been quite pleased with our '08 Rondo, one issue I failed to recognize before purchasing our car was the manufacture date. Our Rondo's mfg date wasDecember '07, whic means it probably sat out in the weather and under the sun on a dealer's lot for at least year before we purchased it in late February. Note that we test drove and negotiated to purchase the car all in the same evening (after dark). Shortly affter taking delivery I noticed how some of the black painted and powder-coated surfaces looked a bit flat and dull. After realized the car's mfg date I now believe this may be indicative of how long the car may have sat outside in the weather before we purchased it. Contrastingly, similar black surfaces on my '05 Mazda3 (which I've owned for over 4 years) are still glossy and look like new since I generally keep my car covered when its not driven. I've come to realize that shielding your possessions from the damaging effects of the weather and sun's uv rays can really cut down on the rate of deterioration of painted and plastic surfaces outside and inside. Oh well...
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Replying to: njmom91 (Apr 05, 2009 7:52 am) We also compared Rondo & Mazda5, in the beginning we like both, but after test drive we selected Rondo because Rondo has bigger room, V6 2.7 engine( mazda5 only 2.3 v4). |
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Replying to: smoothsailin (Apr 05, 2009 12:07 pm)
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Replying to: alamocity (Apr 05, 2009 10:43 pm) You be the judge: http://www.paylessatpencekia.com/specials.aspx?type=oem&subtype=cash&year=2009&m- - - - - - - - ake=Kia&model=Rondo After looking a little closer I guess the $4k rebate may apply to '08 models. However, when viewing the information at the above link, this is not clear indicated...at least not to me. The only references I see there are to '09 models. However since the $750 rebate is associated w/some models I'm assuming the $4k rebate may only apply to remaining '08 models. Sadly, just last month they were offering $2.5k rebates off most '09 Rondos Sorry for the confusion. In any case, I feel better about purchasing a '08 now! I've also noted that some changes in the standard equipment offered w/the LX models for '09 vs '08 and in some ways they've taken a step back imo. For example, my '08 LX V6 has the 16" alloy wheels and body colored outside mirrors as standard equipment. Contrastingly, for '09 you have to purchase an options package that includes heated seats to get the 16" alloys in lieu of 16' steel wheels on an LX. Also instead of body-colored outside mirrors, for '09 LX models are now equipped w/black mirrors. On the other hand, looks like '09 LX models now have 6-speaker stereos standard vs 4-speakers standard on my '08. For a '09 LX V6 comparably equipped to my '08 MSRP is about $700 more than was my '08...but the price difference would include the heated seats option packaged with the alloy wheels. I've also noted that the third row seat option for the LX is now prices $150 more than it was for '08 ($650 vs $500). However, the third row is now standard on EX models and so are leather seat trim. All in all, if I was planning to purchase an '09 I'd probably choose an EX over an LX since you seem to get a lot more extras in exchange for the $1.8 k difference in price over a standard LX now. |
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