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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [trdsdd]
by jfritsch
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May 15, 2009 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: trdsdd (May 14, 2009 5:32 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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NEw Rondo 2008 LX
by rondo2009
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May 15, 2009 (3:41 pm)
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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 
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Re: NEw Rondo 2008 LX [rondo2009]
by jfritsch
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May 16, 2009 (5:37 am)
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Replying to: rondo2009 (May 15, 2009 3:41 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
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Re: No 2008's left in my area [rondolover]
by njmom91
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May 16, 2009 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: rondolover (Apr 16, 2009 4:06 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.
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [jfritsch]
by larrytbm
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May 18, 2009 (3:22 pm)
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Replying to: jfritsch (May 15, 2009 9:57 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.
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [jfritsch]
by trdsdd
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May 19, 2009 (5:01 pm)
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Replying to: jfritsch (May 15, 2009 9:57 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
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Price Paid for Used 2008 LX V6
by fuelmizer1
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May 21, 2009 (9:01 am)
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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
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [trdsdd]
by tourist1292
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May 21, 2009 (9:44 am)
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Replying to: trdsdd (May 19, 2009 5:01 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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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [tourist1292]
by kasikin
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May 21, 2009 (11:52 am)
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Replying to: tourist1292 (May 21, 2009 9:44 am)
Tourist,
That is about what I paid for my the same version of the car a month and a half ago. They gave me a little more than I thought they would on my trade in, but I still didn't get as great a deal as a number of others on these forums have.
That said, I'm extremely happy with what I got for what I paid. I had to have 3 rows, I wanted leather, I enjoy the upgraded stereo, the sun roof, I'm using the cross bars.....I paid less for this car than any of the previous 3 cars my husband and I have bought over the last 13 years and in many ways, I like it the best of all of them.
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [kasikin]
by tourist1292
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May 21, 2009 (6:47 pm)
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Replying to: kasikin (May 21, 2009 11:52 am)
It seems we got exactly the same options. Do you have rear bumper guard too? It definitely has a lot more features and power than my previous car bought 13 years ago while it costs only 10% more. Mine is silver/black, what color is yours?
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