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#64 of 93 Re: Bad deals??? [csandste] by kyfdx HOST Jun 01, 2009 (4:01 am)
Replying to: csandste (May 31, 2009 11:22 am) Exactly...
#65 of 93 Re: Bad deals??? [jskay] by mohatu Jun 02, 2009 (8:11 am)
Replying to: jskay (May 30, 2009 9:13 pm) Just as csandste said... Let me assure you jskay, I AM well aware of the dest charge existence. My point was that as far as I know, it is the common practice that the final sticker price posted on a car (be it a window sticker or the internet ad) must already include this charge. What the dealer tried to play here was the fact that the actual window sticker attached to the car displayed the official MSRP while their internet advertised price was several thousands less because of manufacturer rebates and dealer discounts. He wanted to persuade me that the inet price did not include dest charge because "the small print in the online ad states that the price advertised does not include TTL AND FEES", "fees" being among others, the dest fee. So, only after I threatened to leave, he agreed to drop this charge.   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.
#66 of 93 Used 2007 by mikemartin Jun 10, 2009 (12:05 am)
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. Replies to this message: csandste (Jun 10, 2009 8:31 pm) mikemartin (Jun 12, 2009 6:49 pm)
#67 of 93 Re: Used 2007 [mikemartin] by csandste Jun 10, 2009 (8:31 pm)
Replying to: mikemartin (Jun 10, 2009 12:05 am) There's a bunch of these at dealers at about the same price point in St. Louis, but they're probably rental returns.   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... Replies to this message: mikemartin (Jun 12, 2009 6:49 pm)
#68 of 93 Re: Used 2007 [csandste] by mikemartin Jun 12, 2009 (6:49 pm)
Replying to: csandste (Jun 10, 2009 8:31 pm) There's a bunch of these at dealers at about the same price point in St. Louis, but they're probably rental returns.    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.
#69 of 93 Optima Pricing by rdillier Jul 13, 2009 (6:29 am)
I follow the Hyundai Sonata boards and learned of the Fitzmall dealership and its online pricing from there. Is there something similar for Kia and the Optima? Most of the dealerships SAY they have an online department, but they all want you to come in (says the spider to the fly) to talk about the car. I'd like to get some solid, online pricing to take in with me so I can still walk out of the dealership with my wallet. Thanks in advance. Bob
#70 of 93 pat82 by pat82 Jul 16, 2009 (4:50 pm)
We're looking betwen a KIA optima and a Hyundia Sonata. How much should a 2009 KIA optima be? Edmunds post $17,500 but most dealers post about $21,500 - what' that 4k difference?   Any KIA rebates that anyone knows about coming soon - we're looking topurchase by last of JLy 1st wk or two of August Replies to this message: txoptima77 (Jul 16, 2009 7:25 pm) backy (Jul 16, 2009 7:55 pm)
#71 of 93 Re: pat82 [pat82] by txoptima77 Jul 16, 2009 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: pat82 (Jul 16, 2009 4:50 pm) Just purchased an optima ex I-4 about a month ago, the 17,500 is the price for a base optima with a manual trans. 21,500 is for the sx v6 that is the difference, the sticker on mine was 20,495 i think and its an ex with convienience package. That would be where the difference is coming from, but the 09 optimas have a 2500 dollar rebate, plus if you have a trade that qualifys for cash for clunkers you can get a very nice car for a steal, my wife gave a lawyer at her law-firm a ride to the airport in the optima and he drives a new hyundai genesis and was very impressed with the optima, so, its a great car..... Replies to this message: backy (Jul 16, 2009 7:55 pm)
#72 of 93 Re: pat82 [txoptima77] by backy Jul 16, 2009 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: txoptima77 (Jul 16, 2009 7:25 pm) Plus there is a $1000 competitive bonus on the 2009 Optima, which is good on quite a few cars. The problem is, most of those cars probably don't qualify for the clunker cash due to their being fairly small.
#73 of 93 Optima or Forte? by mcmax Jul 25, 2009 (6:57 pm)
I've driven the '09 Optima LX auto & manual and the '10 Forte EX auto. I like the Forte's mpg, lower price and blue tooth. I think the Optima has a bit smoother ride and a bit better pick-up. So far, prices quoted are as follows:   Optima LX auto $19,740 - $2500 Kia cash, - $1000 comp bonus (own a Camry) - $3500 cash for clunkers = $12,740 + TTL + del (not discussed).   Forte EX auto $17,490 - $1000 comp. bonus (own a Mazda 3) - $4500 cfc = $11,990 + TTL + del??   Since I've never owned a Kia, I'm a bit hesitant... I welcome any advice! Replies to this message: backy (Aug 01, 2009 11:08 am) mcmax (Aug 01, 2009 8:24 pm) backy (Aug 02, 2009 9:35 am) and 9 more...

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