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#13 of 22 Re: sedona [fishbreath] by wastntime Jan 20, 2008 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: fishbreath (Jan 20, 2008 9:48 am) Thanks for the information, It's very hellpful, I'll call my dealer and have them install the wiring harness. Maybe I'll see you on a lake in PA someday.
#14 of 22 Most secure VAN ever.. by superpowter Jan 23, 2008 (8:20 am)
I had an early production 2006 Kia sedona LX (22K miles) and Several concerns as well which were identified by KIA as myself were immediately and promptly fixed. I had a major crash, almost got killed and nobody inside of my van(3 people), including one guy not wearing a zip belt were injured, we got completely intact speaking literally, my car was useless and paramedics didn't believe we were safe with not even a scratch. Maybe it was a miracle maybe it was KIA's safest car ever. Now I got another early production 2006 Kia sedona LX (7K miles only, I've never learned) and got some cosmetic(minor) issues with it(couple of sensors causing a noise at startup and other causing a ESC light on permanently, they were easily fixed by my dealership. Now it's riding as a baby, great car, great features, smooth and fun to drive, regarding gas mileage which could be better, not great, not bad, just average. Great performance on a 3.8 V6 and pretty good interior design. I would definitely buy another one when this one wears out. Replies to this message: kialemon (Mar 13, 2008 2:01 pm)
#15 of 22 Don't buy a kia by kialemon Mar 13, 2008 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: superpowter (Jan 23, 2008 8:20 am) I wish I hadn't. Seriously, drive by the lot and go to a different maker. I am having nothing but problems... hired a lawyer, he tells me Kia is the worse company to deal with. They are cheap and don't care to settle problems. My mother has had several issues with her kia. Really don't get yourself into a bad situation like me.
#16 of 22 1 year update for 2007 Sedona EX by 11b33t Apr 23, 2008 (1:01 pm)
Just to make sure this thread gets an update since some folks can't read that this is about good experiences, We've just went over 367 days with our Sedona.   Pleased to report that the 1st new car we've owned in 15 years is doing great. I'm truly sorry to read in the other Sedona threads about folks having vehicle issues and piss-poor support from dealers. We've been lucky I guess knocking on wood and the van has been no problem. My wife is the primary driver and I get to use it on the the occasional weekend to do some errand running, so I can make 'newer' observations on it's performance.   Just a hair under 10k total miles (it's primarily used for her daily 18 mile roundtrip commute to work) with 3 oil changes so far. We have yet to take it on an extended trip (farthest was a 425 round trip) but we'll use it for a trip out West later this year. Average MPG has been 16.3 city and 24.6 hwy 75-85 mph. I check tire pressure and fluid levels bi-weekly and somehow am responsible for cleaning the interior and exterior of the dang thing!   Only issue has been a CEL that came on in November of 2007. Brought to dealer who replaced an O2 sensor under warrenty and picked up at lunch on the same day. Power sliding doors have popped open after closing only twice so far and last time was over six months ago with no repeat yet. Any squeaks or rattles have been covered up by the noisy fighting kids in the back or my blasting of the Big 80's on the Sirrius stereo as I drive. No issues with any wheel vibrations or brake pulsing problems I've read about on other threads.   All in all just satisfied with our purchase of the Sedona. Hope others can chime as well...
#17 of 22 Every vehicle has its own issues by kitagrl Apr 27, 2008 (6:30 am)
One thing I noticed is that you can visit the message boards of pretty much any vehicle and find people who had a terrible experience. It depends on the day the car was made, who made the parts, etc. You could probably buy a brand new Mercedes and have it break down if the quality control person was fighting a hangover on the day the car was made.   That said...we got a new 2004 Sedona LX 4 years ago and had no huge problems. Had a few problems with the door but my husband fixed it himself. Had a few problems with the plastic under the seat breaking...and a few various and assorted other things but all said and done, for the cheapest minivan on the lot and base package, I didn't see that it was too bad. (Even though had we done more homework, we could have gotten a better deal and our trade in wouldn't have been a little upended like it was) Just recently it started having a tire hum. The company isn't super great about getting certain repairs done promptly, and they don't offer temporary replacement vehicles or anything... but they aren't horrible, and they do always honor their warranty.    We regretted not getting a luggage rack though so now with four kids we noticed the 2007's were going for good prices. This time did our homework and walked away with a 2007 EX with luxury package and dvd...demo car with 1500 miles for an amazing price. Only had it for two days, LOL, but surely if the 2004 was okay for four years, the 2007 will be even better. We'll see! Our 2004 never in four years broke down or had us stranded so any problem we did have was petty.   There are alot of great reviews online for the Kia, so I'm not too worried about the bad ones because every make and model probably has some , you just have to hope you get one of the good ones no matter what kind you buy! Also we are going to play around with the types of gasoline too, as Kia recommends premium grade gas. We usually get the cheap stuff but we are going to do the math and see how it works out to buy the premium.   Speaking of gas mileage...I found a "best and worse gas mileage minivans" thing online and the span between the best and the worst was a whole two miles! So basically every minivan has stinky gas mileage...which is, I suppose, to be expected!   Kia is definitely making the competition have a run for their money. Its a GREAT option for those on a budget, and the vehicle is pretty much just as good as any other minivan...subject to problems just like the other minivans, but on the other hand just as good. Replies to this message: acherouvis (May 30, 2008 9:09 pm)
#18 of 22 Happy with my 07 Sedona by scott_e May 15, 2008 (12:51 pm)
I've put about 7000 miles on my 07 Sedona since last August. The only thing I've had the dealer do was change the oil before a recent 600 mile road trip.   The mileage is consistently 18mpg around town and can deliver 24mpg on a lightly loaded highway trip. Sure, I'd like better, but it's a Van, not an economy sedan.   Flexible seating allows toting around a double string bass, or emptying out a college apartment without removing any seats from the van. That's something the 98 Caravan that got replaced couldn't do. You had to decide what seats you wanted/needed on a trip, and you were stuck with that decision once you left home.   The cruise control is reliable on hilly terrain. The split climate control keeps my wife and I both comfortable. The sport shift is convenient for long downhill grades.   I like the night visibility. Those grill mounted searchlights outperform the murky headlights I endured for 10 years with the Caravan.
#19 of 22 2007 KIA SEDONA-Great Van by acherouvis May 30, 2008 (9:03 pm)
After much research and comparison (Toyota, Honda, Mazda), I purchased a new KIA Sedona Ex. You are not going to find a better minivan for the money. According to JD powers the new Sedona'a scored higher in quality than the Honda Odyssey. Initially, I was going to buy a Honda Odyssey. I own a Honda civic and love honda products however, the Kia Sedona offers better value for the dollar. For the same price as a base model Honda I got full leather, heated seats, DVD w/wireless head phones, upgraded stereo system, power doors, alloys, roof rack, sunroof every option under the sun for under $24000. There were great incentives through KIA on 07 models. But for me the number one reason was the high safety ratings along with a 10 year warranty. You might argue that the resale value is poor on the KIA. My response is if the same equipt Honda Van is going to cost you 8000 dollars more up front, who is kidding who. Resale value is misleading. The Kia is very roomy and has a sold ride. I love the sports transmission. The interior with the leather is comparable to any luxury car. Gas mileage is comparable to Toy. and Honda vans low to mid 20's. The Kia has easy fold down seats with a large cargo area behind the 3rd row. If your looking for a Van check out the new KIA;s. I would highly recommend them. SOmersworth, NH KIA was a great dealership to do business with . No BS very honest and knowledgable.
#20 of 22 Re: Every vehicle has its own issues [kitagrl] by acherouvis May 30, 2008 (9:09 pm)
Replying to: kitagrl (Apr 27, 2008 6:30 am) I also bought an 07 KIA sedona EX, great deals on left overs. I was very happy on the price I paid for our KIA. Have to say it is the nicest minivan or car for that fact tha my family has owned. Sedona is a very solid vehicle weighing in at 4700 pounds. Safety was my number 1 concern along with the warranty. SUPER value!!
#21 of 22 i have alot of good things to say about my sedona by mrderosia Jun 16, 2008 (7:27 am)
if only it would run right and i never had to take it back to the dealership on a toe truck. these things tend to cloud my mind and therefor why would i mention any thing good if i cant even drive the car. my complaints are not about the car itselfe i wont lie i love it but i think the next time i have to hear thankyou for calling world kia how can i help you i think i might explode. but when it does run i like the fuel eco. its good for being a 6 cyl van that can seat 8 max pass. and the sterio is good, i like the way it looks, handles really well cutting corners, the ac cant keep up with las vegas heat very well but its average. and spend the extra money getting leather seats the fabric is difficult to keep clean. overall like i said if only the dealers would offer fast and reliable service after all i am still a paying customer i often wonder how they would like it if i started putting my car payments in escrow until they do something
#22 of 22 Report on Sedona by crimmaj500 Jul 08, 2008 (7:02 pm)
I have a 2006 Sedona with about 24,000 miles on it and so far I am very satisfied with the vehicle. The Sedona has terrible depreciation so if you are considering purchasing one you may try to get one that is maybe a year old and save a good 5 or 6 grand.   Things I do not like about the vehicle: Gas mileage is pretty bad in the city. I get around 12-14 mpg in city driving. This is with numerous 1 or 2 mile trips so I believe it can be better if you make longer trips. On the highway, the mileage is around 20-22 traveling at speeds of 85-90 mph.   Transmission is very reluctant to kick down for highway merging and passing Sometimes, the shifts can also be rough.   Lots of wind noise from the windshield area at highway speeds. I mean lots. It is very difficult to have a conversation with a passenger in the 3rd row from the driver's seat.   Driver's seat height adjuster moves the seat cushion forward when you adjust it up and vice versa when down. I recommend that you set the height first and then adjust if fore/aft to get the best driving position. Also the position of the height adjuster on the side of the seat where it meets the cushion causes it to pinch the side cushion every time I get out. After a short while the cushion has indentations from the height adjuster. I believe the EX has a power seat and will not have this problem.   Armrests break easily. They are not actually broken per se, but the ones in the rear buckets do not hold their place anymore and rarely do I have passengers riding in the rear.   Brake pads wore faster than anticipated. I developed a squeaking sound on them at around 22,000 miles.    Tires on the LX trim are cheap (Hankook brand) and do not last very long.   Problem areas: A/C intake actuator makes knocking sound when shutting the car off after turning the A/C off. They replaced the intake actuator free of charge.   Other than that, the vehicle has performed fine and is a great value if you don't factor in depreciation. I also think it looks better than all minivans besides the Odyssey.

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