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Replying to: dakota29803 (Dec 16, 2006 7:05 am) |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Dec 16, 2006 7:04 am) A 4, 5, 6, or 7 year loan is a sure fire way to become "upside down" almost immediately, and you will become a debtor for most of your life. If you "need" a very long term loan, the only cars to consider is a Honda or Toyota.
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Replying to: w9cw (Dec 16, 2006 10:51 am) My original question was a lease though, didn't want to buy the kia, only lease it for 2 or maybe 3 years. was doing research for a friend of mine. He and his wife don't want to own a car, just want to lease. It's their thing. So that's why I had to ask about lease with the Kia Rondo, since they liked it and wanted a vehicle for only a little while. |
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Anyone "needing" an 80-loan should be buying used (a Caravan, PT Cruiser, older Sienna/Odyssey). Maybe the new Rondo and other better models will help Kia earn higher residual values (as Hyundia slowly has) to the point where Kia can offer the full range of financing people expect. Until then, unfortunately Kias only make financial sense as used cars.
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Replying to: odman (Dec 17, 2006 5:53 am)
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Replying to: dakota29803 (Dec 17, 2006 6:52 am) Residual value and depreciation rate is a moot point when you keep cars for a long period of time. If you trade every two to three years, Honda or Toyota (or Scion) should be first on your list.
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Replying to: w9cw (Dec 17, 2006 7:49 am) |
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I could see Rondo being a better long-term car than most other Kias. Being a compact van means that it has the flexibility to evolve with changing family needs (unlike bobw3's Cougar!), so families who are on a tight budget or who are just practical-minded will see little need to trade it in. The lengthy warranty coverage will give peace of mind, and if the Rondo benefits from improving quality of the Optima/Sonata platform, then I could see many wanting to keep these for a long period of time. We still see lots of Axxesses on the road in Toronto, and the last one was sold new almost 12 years ago. |
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Still giddy from purchasing my new Kia just last night. I have been following the Rondo for months and after calling every dealership in a 200 mile radius, I chanced upon the Cherry Hill Triplex in Cherry Hill, NJ and they had the EXACT model I wanted. Color, interior, options, everything! Here's the specs: 2007 Kia Rondo EX V6 Volcanic Red/Beige Leather Interior Premium Package Leather Package Third Row 50/50 Split Folding Seat Carpeted Floormats (4 Pieces) $22,800 +ttl Split pretty close between Invoice and MSRP based on info from Edmunds.com. Really can't complain considering the newness of the vehicle and this particular model had almost every option, when NO other dealer even had a V6! I may be the first owner of a v6 model on the east coast! (<--- wishful thinking  ) All in all a very smooth deal. Dealer was very nice, held the car for me for a day. I brought my own financing and even did OK on the trade ('97 Volvo V90). I'd recommend the dealer without reserve.
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Replying to: baltimore_jeff (Dec 22, 2006 6:16 am) |
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