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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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Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [tourist1292]
by trdsdd
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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
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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
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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
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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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