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Kia Rondo Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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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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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [trdsdd] by tourist1292
May 22, 2009 (6:28 pm)
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Replying to: trdsdd (May 22, 2009 5:15 pm)

The cargo tray is useful too and it is only ~$55. The place I ordered from charged $8 handling per order while shipping is free. You may want to get both at the same time.
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [trdsdd] by kasikin
May 23, 2009 (3:52 am)
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Replying to: trdsdd (May 22, 2009 5:15 pm)

I like the bumper guard as well and think it looks high quality, even though plastic. I'm interested in hearing about the cargo tray. I went with rubber mats from Kmart for the cargo area, about $10 a piece. They don't completely cover the cargo area but each one covers a folded down seatback. I was concerned if I had the cargo tray in place and somehow ended up needing to use one or both of the third row seats, I wouldn't really have a place to put it. The mats fold up and fit easily behind the third row.
 
Let me know tourist after you get the cargo tray if it is easy to store in the car with the third row up. I'd love to have one.
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [kasikin] by garnermike
May 23, 2009 (4:54 am)
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Replying to: kasikin (May 23, 2009 3:52 am)

I've had the cargo tray since owning the car 1.5 years ago. I rarely use the rear seats, so I like the tray because of its fit and look. No question it protects the rear floor very well. But I never found a place to stow it when the rear seats had to be used.
 
I also have had the bumper guard a while. It is vinyl. It is also absolutely necessary if you are hauling things and care about the exterior condition of your Rondo. That ledge will get nicked/scratched/dinged over time w/o the guard. Even if you personally are careful, you'll have lots of riders or helpers unloading who won't be.
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [garnermike] by kasikin
May 23, 2009 (5:00 am)
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Replying to: garnermike (May 23, 2009 4:54 am)

Thanks for the reply, that's what I suspected. I often end up with stray kids in my vehicle so it probably won't work for me.
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [kasikin] by trdsdd
May 23, 2009 (5:37 am)
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Replying to: kasikin (May 23, 2009 5:00 am)

Hi Kaskin -
 
My wife wants to make a cargo type mat for the Rondo. She is currently using the one she made 5 yrs ago for her Element. She bought a 4 pack of those puzzle piece type floor mats at Big Lots for about $10. They look like these link title . They currently lay flat in the back in a double level. If we need to haul anything big, we lift the second row seats and lay a level of mats down. I'm not sure if it would work for the rondo because the space behind the third row is so narrow and we may end up with 4 levels of mats back there when the 3rd row is in use.
 
peace
D2
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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [garnermike] by trdsdd
May 23, 2009 (5:42 am)
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Replying to: garnermike (May 23, 2009 4:54 am)

Hi -
 
Many thanks to everyone for the replies and reviews on the rear bumper protector. I'm going to be ordering one this weekend along with the mud guards.
 
have a great day/weekend
D2

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