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Re: '07 EX Rondo Serious Finalist: ? @ iPod / MP3 hookup [what2get07]
by dakota29803
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Mar 06, 2007 (6:27 am)
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Replying to: what2get07 (Mar 05, 2007 2:20 pm)
I have an EX and cannot find an MP3 jack! It does have a CD player that plays MP3 CDs - which is great. I can put 150 songs on one CD.
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Re: Kia Rondo: Any Concerns to be Aware of Before Purchasing? [what2get07]
by skiingyac
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Mar 06, 2007 (6:32 am)
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Replying to: what2get07 (Mar 05, 2007 2:23 pm)
The Rondo is the same as the Carens (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_Carens ), and I think the 3rd generation Carens has been sold since mid-2006 or so... I don't know the exact date b/c European cars have revision #'s instead of model years. Only recall I can find on the Carens is a fuel pump issue (not a safety issue, the car just won't start). So one would think that any issues would have been sorted out already, I just expect a "normal" amount of issues from going from one generation to the next.
Also the crash test ratings came out a week or two ago (see http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/4245.html ).
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Re: '07 EX Rondo Serious Finalist: ? @ iPod / MP3 hookup [dakota29803]
by what2get07
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Mar 06, 2007 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: dakota29803 (Mar 06, 2007 6:27 am)
Thanks Dakota. I actually stopped by the Kia dealership last night and learned the same thing. The "MP3" capability is only for playing MP3 CD's... I want the MP3 plug in to plug my iPod into and play through the stereo.
Needless to say, the Rondo is no longer a contender, which is too bad as it is a great vehicle. Back to the drawing board for more research...
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Re: Security Cover [crewzin]
by crewzin
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Mar 06, 2007 (5:53 pm)
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Replying to: crewzin (Mar 05, 2007 2:35 pm)
Heard from the Kia Parts People that the Security Cover fits both the 5 and 7 seater Rondo. The dealer is asking $300 whereas the Parts people want $204. Still a little expensive for a roll out cover but maybe worth it for piece of mind if you want any packages covered in the rear space.
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Re: Security Cover [crewzin]
by medicineman
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Mar 06, 2007 (6:02 pm)
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Replying to: crewzin (Mar 06, 2007 5:53 pm)
Thanks for the update, crewzin. That's good news.
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Re: '07 EX Rondo Serious Finalist: ? @ iPod / MP3 hookup [what2get07]
by medicineman
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Mar 06, 2007 (6:05 pm)
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Replying to: what2get07 (Mar 06, 2007 1:44 pm)
what2get07, I guess you must really love your tunes if you're dismissing the Rondo based on a lack of an MP3 plugin. One solution is to buy an FM transmitter for your iPod, which allows you to play your iPod through your car's FM radio. It's an imperfect solution--it might be hard to find an open FM channel that has minimal interference or the quality of the transmitter's signal can vary at times--but it's better than nothing. Here is one such transmitter.
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Re: Security Cover [medicineman]
by crewzin
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Mar 06, 2007 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: medicineman (Mar 06, 2007 6:02 pm)
Just ordered one from the Parts People. It came in Black, Grey and Beige so of course I ordered the Beige. Total with shipping is $226.95. Thanks for that link Medicineman.
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Re: '07 EX Rondo Serious Finalist: ? @ iPod / MP3 hookup [what2get07]
by w9cw
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Mar 06, 2007 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: what2get07 (Mar 06, 2007 1:44 pm)
To dismiss a car because it doesn't have a direct interface for an iPod, well . . . I guess it's 2007, and the current crop of young car buyer's "need" their iPods! Seriously, there is an adapter that interfaces directly into the audio system that provides a direct iPod interface, and it's not a RF transmitter. I've seen it while searching for an interface for my daughter's car. If I locate it again, I will post the link here.
Suggestion, wait for the 2008 - I'll bet it has an iPod input, and a variable intermittent rear wiper, as well as other tweaks.
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Re: '07 EX Rondo Serious Finalist: ? @ iPod / MP3 hookup [w9cw]
by medicineman
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Mar 06, 2007 (9:41 pm)
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Replying to: w9cw (Mar 06, 2007 7:05 pm)
Yep, on further research, there are ways of directly connecting an iPod to your stereo if your car doesn't have that magical MP3 plugin. Crutchfield's website seems pretty good at explaining how it is done (you can buy all the necessary stuff from them, of course).
How to connect an iPod to your car stereo
Digital Drive-thru - Select your iPod, car, & stereo type and get a list of products for playing your iPod in your car
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