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68 messages, Last post on Jun 12, 2009 at 7:49 PM
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Replying to: mohatu (May 18, 2009 11:46 am) 
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Replying to: mohatu (May 18, 2009 11:46 am)
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Replying to: csandste (May 18, 2009 10:32 pm) So, one should be extremely careful while making a car deal anywhere. Weird things might happen almost any moment. Those guys count on the fact that you are either so exhausted by the end of negotiations and/or you want their car so badly that you'll agree to or miss these little tricks. Unfortunately, too many buyers do. As for me, yes, pity I couldn't get that Insight. But I'm quite flexible and for me there's many cars out there that I'd like to own and many other dealers to visit. I just move on and finally find what I want. Patience does it. Of course, I didn't want to offend those dealers who are honest. Too bad they seem to be the minority. |
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Actually if you look on the Maroni lable (The sticker on the window of ANY car on a lot) it will clearly state that the Optima has a destination fee. Clearly your fault for not looking closely enough at what you were buying. I am happy to see that you are blaming the salesmen and not the brand for the negotiation deal, I would simply state that at the next KIA dealer you go to and you'll get and explanation and better service. You will find Kia wants feedback from consumers they follow up with you with surveys through phone and e-mail after purchase as well as when you get your car serviced at the dealer. Anything bad about the car of the dealer will be addressed. If its the car then the 8,000 engineers they have will work on it for next years model.
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Replying to: jskay (May 30, 2009 10:13 pm)
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Replying to: csandste (May 31, 2009 12:22 pm) |
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Replying to: jskay (May 30, 2009 10:13 pm) As for the brand, no, I don't have anything against the brand. Otherwise I wouldn't buy their car, would I? I think KIA is grossly underrated. They deserve much better. On the other hand, it is good for us consumers as it gives us nice cars for very low prices. |
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For my nephew, how does a 2007 V6 LX Optima automatic with 18,400 miles for $7,500 sound? Both carfax and another title search show it as a privately owned, one owner car. Thanks.
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Replying to: mikemartin (Jun 10, 2009 1:05 am) I haven't checked Edmunds or NADA, but it sounds like a good deal to me. I've had absolutely nothing go wrong with my 07 Optima and Consumer Reports seems to bear this out. Unfortunately for me, and fortunately for your nephew, they depreciate even faster than Hyundais. Probably best bought used after a couple of years...
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Replying to: csandste (Jun 10, 2009 9:31 pm) I haven't checked Edmunds or NADA, but it sounds like a good deal to me. I've had absolutely nothing go wrong with my 07 Optima and Consumer Reports seems to bear this out. Unfortunately for me, and fortunately for your nephew, they depreciate even faster than Hyundais. Probably best bought used after a couple of years... I think he'd be better off with the 4 cylinder because the 6 cylinder requires a valve tappet adjustment which costs over a thousand dollars, and has to be done by the dealership, whereas the 4 cylinder does not. What do you think of the Subaru Legacy 2.5i? I really like the safety aspects of that car. |
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