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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [trdsdd] by tourist1292
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
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
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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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [tourist1292] by trdsdd
May 21, 2009 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: tourist1292 (May 21, 2009 9:44 am)

Hi Tourist -
 
Where are you located? I picked mine up in Glenns Falls. They are out of 08's right now. Anyway, a friend of mine is now looking for one too. He searched the web and told me today that Shorkey Kia outside of Pittsburgh has over 100 2008's listed as in stock. I'm not sure if he is serious about buying one, but if you are near there it might be worth it to give them a call.
 
peace
D2
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [trdsdd] by tourist1292
May 22, 2009 (4:02 am)
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Replying to: trdsdd (May 21, 2009 7:31 pm)

Hi D2,
I am in SE Michigan. There is actually another one available besides mine, but that has been in the show room for quite some time and has been test driven a lot. There must be a reason why it is still there. While the one I got was shipped just a few weeks ago. I will be surprised if there are that many left in Pittsburgh. There were only 3 EX left with the config I want in the whole Michigan state a couple months ago. Anyway, thank you very much for your info.
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [tourist1292] by kasikin
May 22, 2009 (4:17 am)
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Replying to: tourist1292 (May 21, 2009 6:47 pm)

Yes I have the rear bumper guard too - I also have an upper spoiler, but not the lower. This was the only 3 row 2008 left at the 3 dealers in my area and I took it as it came. It is black cherry on the outside with grey interior. I feel lucky to have found this particular version of the car. In addition to having all of the options I wanted, it is extremely quiet and does not pull or drift!!
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [kasikin] by trdsdd
May 22, 2009 (11:02 am)
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Replying to: kasikin (May 22, 2009 4:17 am)

HI tourist1292 and kasikin,
 
How do you like the rear bumper guard? I have not seen one on a rondo in person. I have seen similar ones on other kia models and they seem to be plastic. Is the rondo's rubber or plastic? Yeah, I also thought there was no way that that pittsburgh area dealer had soo many 2008's in stock. I checked their website and they do have 75 listed as in stock. So hopefully it is accurate and he can get a great deal if he gets off the fence about buying one.
 
Mine is also extremely quiet and no drift. : )
 
Have a great weekend and enjoy the new rides.
 
D2
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [trdsdd] by tourist1292
May 22, 2009 (11:36 am)
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Replying to: trdsdd (May 22, 2009 11:02 am)

Well, I just picked up the car less than 24hr ago, but I do recommend that bumper guard. It looks rubber to me but I may be wrong. I'll have to check it out at home tonight. I had a Saturn wagon before that (just sold today) and I always had concern in scratching the bumper. It is $55-$65 as an option but over $72 after market. Some other accessories (e.g. cargo tray) can be cheaper after market. I just ordered mud guards and a few other things on the web.
I found mine to be quiet and no drift too. I am very pleased with the purchase so far. It is indeed a great value to get one over $3800 below invoice although mine is not the cheapest. Considering the regular price of Kia to be a value choice, the after incentive price is really insane.
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [tourist1292] by tourist1292
May 22, 2009 (3:40 pm)
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Replying to: tourist1292 (May 22, 2009 11:36 am)

Just checked. the bumper guard is plastic not rubber.
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [tourist1292] by trdsdd
May 22, 2009 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: tourist1292 (May 22, 2009 3:40 pm)

Tourist1292 -
 
Conrats on the new Rondo. : ) I've had mine a week and love it. Thanks for the information on the bumper guard. I think I am going to order one on-line. We have a 28 month old son that I'm sure will want to use the bumper as a step real soon.
 
peace
D2

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