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#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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