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Kia Rondo Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#328 of 388 Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Mass [bosk] by trdsdd

May 10, 2009 (1:40 pm)

Replying to: bosk (May 01, 2009 6:48 am)
Hi -
 
We've narrowed our search down to a Kia Rondo or a Mazda 5, and are really leaning hard toward a 2008 Kia Rondo. Would you mind if I asked the dealer that still had 5 EX's with 3'rd row left. We'll be in the Mass area in a week and I'd love to pick one up for even close to the price you got. We're in central new york, and I'd have to do some things with temp tags and etc, but it would be worth it for us.
 
Thanks
D2

#329 of 388 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY by trdsdd

May 14, 2009 (6:32 am)

Hi -
 
We're buying a 2008 EX V6 Urban Gray/Gray with 3'rd MSRP 21895 for 14,395 + TTT.
I think it was the last one that they had with 3'rd row. I'll check for sure on Saturday if anyone is interested. Just post a reply if you are, and I'll get the info when I'm there.
 
Thanks
D2

#330 of 388 Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [trdsdd] by jfritsch

May 15, 2009 (10:57 am)

Replying to: trdsdd (May 14, 2009 6:32 am)
A look at kbb.com for a used 08 rondo with average miles shows a trade in value of $8500 for the LX auto version (msrp $18500). This is what the 09 bought new will trade in for in about 12 months. I doubt if a $21000 msrp model has a 08 trade in exceeding $10000.
 
Even 5000 off msrp is nothing to write home about on these vehicles. Depending on whether you can pick up a new 09 18k model for $13000 or less, you may want to consider the M5,M3hatch, Pontiac Vibe or Toyota Matrix.
 
Good luck
--jjf
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#331 of 388 NEw Rondo 2008 LX by rondo2009

May 15, 2009 (4:41 pm)

I was quoted $11,700 + TTL for a new 2008 Rondo LX automatic V4, with those following options : CONVENIENCE PACKAGE BUMPER STEP PROTECTOR CARPETED FLOOR MATS CARGO TRAY WHEEL LOCKS ( MSRP $19200). Please let me know if this is a good deal? Thanks alot

#332 of 388 Re: NEw Rondo 2008 LX [rondo2009] by jfritsch

May 16, 2009 (6:37 am)

Replying to: rondo2009 (May 15, 2009 4:41 pm)
There are about 300 or so messages in this forum the last 3 years. It is not very active. You may want to just read the last 20 or so messages. If you could do the 09 for $13000 or so I would go there.
 
Good luck
--jjf

#333 of 388 Re: No 2008's left in my area [rondolover] by njmom91

May 16, 2009 (9:11 am)

Replying to: rondolover (Apr 16, 2009 5:06 pm)
Sorry for the late reply.
The dealership I walked out of was one who had replied with a 'quote' for a 2008 with a third row seat through Edmunds. When I got there they had none on hand, said they didn't even have any 2009 on hand with third row but they could find one for me. I was not going to deal with them after their dishonesty to start so, as I said, I walked.
Two other dealerships also said there were none in the area, neither were willing to negotiate a deal on a 2009. (one even said 'here's the deal I can give to you!' and quoted me sticker price. When I pointed that out he said he couldn't negotiate on a 2009 Rondo, but maybe I'd be interested in a 2008 Sedona).
I got so frustrated with the dealerships/salesmen I jumped to the 'other' car discussed as very similar on this forum. Happy with my choice so far.

#334 of 388 Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [jfritsch] by larrytbm

May 18, 2009 (4:22 pm)

Replying to: jfritsch (May 15, 2009 10:57 am)
After buying the M3, Vibe or Matrix, another $13k will buy a Smart Car so that a total of 7 people can be transported. The Rondo 3rd row is both suprisingly comfortable and ez to use compared to the RAV4, Outlander or even larger 7 pass. vehicles. We have used ours with good results. Or for cargo, the Rondo can carry more than any of the others mentioned. There is nothing good about buying a vehicle at a good price that doesn't meet the buyers needs.

#335 of 388 Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [jfritsch] by trdsdd

May 19, 2009 (6:01 pm)

Replying to: jfritsch (May 15, 2009 10:57 am)
Thanks for the reply. We had tried a number of vehicles out and based on our current family needs it came down to the M5 and the Rondo. We needed a usable 3'rd row seat and did not want a large vehicle. My wife and I both preferred the Rondo. We like the driving position better, the ability to have our right foot in a comfortable position, and the general feel of the Rondo better than the M5. The other pluses were the Rondo had heated mirrors, traction and stability control. For almost 2 weeks I had hunted around and searched websites/contacted dealers within about a 5 hour radius for the best deal on an 08 or 09 Rondo. The best I could find on an 09 LX or EX was 2550 below MSRP. We picked up our Urban Gray / Gray 08 EX V6 with 3’rd row and cross bars on Saturday. At 7500 off MSRP I think we did pretty well. I really do not worry about depreciation, since we keep our cars a long time. The Rondo is a replacement for my 82,000 mile 98 Dodge Avenger ES that was in an accident 2 weeks ago. That's why I moved faster than I normally do on buying a vehicle. Anyway, we were planning on replacing it in August - October, but we ended up doing it sooner. It’s so much easier to get a 2 yr old in and out of our new Rondo.
 
D2

#336 of 388 Price Paid for Used 2008 LX V6 by fuelmizer1

May 21, 2009 (10:01 am)

Hey all just bought a 2008 LX V6 from a Honda dealership in So Cal. The vehicle was a prior rental with 16,500 mi. Exceptionally clean. $12,200 Other than the ac compressor/oil pump knocking issue, no problems to report after 5 days. lol

#337 of 388 Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [trdsdd] by tourist1292

May 21, 2009 (10:44 am)

Replying to: trdsdd (May 19, 2009 6:01 pm)
I can only get one at $5400 below MSRP on a 08 Rondo EX V6 Premium with leather option. It is the last one in my area that came with the last shipment of 2010 Soul. There was one I got quoted in March for a few hundreds less but the moon roof was aftermarket installed and I was hesitated. I am paying about last week's Truecar average cost which is around $3000 less than the overall average. Anyway, it is still over $3000 less than the 2009 model and there is no 09 EX available in my area yet. I am going to pick it up tonight.

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