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#27 of 36 Re: How about the heater and air conditioning [rmacarthur] by conwelpic Jun 24, 2009 (7:42 pm)
Replying to: rmacarthur (Jun 24, 2009 9:47 am) here in southern Ontario, Canada - I have used my Rondo over two winters and have no problem with the heater, heats up quick and provides lots of heat, but while I'm waiting I just turn on the heated seat which works fast and can feel it within 1 km from turning it on. It feels so good and goes right up to my shoulder blades as well as warmer your seat - one of the best features on this car. Also on the subject of heat, the heated side mirrors work very efficiently and fast and also the wiper de-icer is great in iced up conditions.   I haven't had to use the a/c as much as people in some of these southern hot locations but from what I've used it functions very well. Also the controls to operate these feature are easy to use and straight forward. I've just recently had all the windows tinted which will help in this area too.
#28 of 36 conwelpic... by iluvmysephia1 Jun 24, 2009 (8:12 pm)
are you a fan of Ontario's Tragically Hip? They are indeed my 3rd favorite rock band of all time. Singer/writer Gordon Downie is a poetic genius and songwriting genius as well. Love 'em!   Are you still loving your Kia Rondo? Planning on any new car purchases in the near future at all? Replies to this message: conwelpic (Jun 25, 2009 4:58 pm)
#29 of 36 Re: How about the heater and air conditioning [rmacarthur] by larrytbm Jun 25, 2009 (10:49 am)
Replying to: rmacarthur (Jun 24, 2009 9:47 am) I can't really comment about the heater since we just bought it in March, but the AC is great. Living in Tx, I insisted on light exterior and interior colors and I have added window tint, but not the real dark limo tint. Anyway, around town, like any car parked for a while, it does take some time to cool down. But on long trips it works too good. Last trip in mid to upper 90s, I could not keep the AC on Max, it was too cold even with a fan speed of 2 or 3. Also had to close off the vent nearest the steering wheel to keep my hands from getting too cold.   I really like the large dead pedal for my left foot, best on any car I have owned. I also like the gas filler button being on the driver's door rather than buried low under the dash. Overall layout of the controls is good, everything in ez reach. Only thing lacking is front seat oversized cup holders that can handle a large insulated cup, but most cars have that problem.
#30 of 36 Re: conwelpic... [iluvmysephia1] by conwelpic Jun 25, 2009 (4:58 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Jun 24, 2009 8:12 pm) don't know much about the Tragically Hip, I'm afraid not my type of music - to each his own.   The Rondo is great, its just turned over 30,000 km and I've owned it for nearly 20 months, so no plans for any changes for a long time to come. Will be taking it on a 14,000 km trip in less than two weeks.
#31 of 36 conwelpic... by iluvmysephia1 Jun 25, 2009 (7:43 pm)
I bet you're excited to take your baby on a long trip. I recently flew from Tucson to Seattle and rented a 2009 Toyota Camry. Nice car, but a bit boring to drive and the car "floats" with it's soft suspension. I found myself hitting Washington state "zipstrips" near the foglines constantly. But I can see why people like the Camry-it is a quiet and "safe" feeling car. I felt good taking two of my sisters to go see Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings of Guess Who fame in Kelowna, B.C. on Saturday the 20th of June. Great show, but about as important was the safe ride there from the Okanagon, WA, area to Kelowna, B.C. and back. It's a well-made midsize car worthy of plenty of commendation.
#32 of 36 '08 mid model year change? by go59 Jul 01, 2009 (6:52 am)
When changing the oil & filter on my '08 2.7, I discovered that Kia had made an change (in the middle of the model year) requiring a different oil filter than what was listed in the Purolator book. Anyone have any idea what, other than the oil filter, changed on the engine?   Thanks,   Greg
#33 of 36 09 EX I4 - 2 weeks by leochen Jul 02, 2009 (12:08 pm)
We just got our new Rondo. Although I can hear some wind noise coming from the side mirrors at highway speeds, it's far from being an annoyance. It's there if you really listen for it, it's very small, it's not a problem in my opinion.   I won't say that the car is absolutely quiet and noiseless as some people state. Don't get me wrong, the car is very quiet, but you can definitely hear the engine working leaving from a stop, even at mild acceleration. It's not a luxury car after all.   So far, we've been quite happy with the car. The ride is comfortable, it has tons of space and features. Nothing to complain about.
#34 of 36 Re: wind noise [eric51] by ofionnachta Aug 30, 2009 (8:59 am)
Replying to: eric51 (Sep 05, 2008 10:45 am) Our first Dodge Caravan made incredible wind noise if we drove over anour 40 & it was raining or the weather was even damp, much less raining. If heavy rain, it screamed like harpies. That's what we called it, the Harpies.   We just put up with it. It didn't happen all the time, only for rain. The next one was from the next generation, no noise.   I think with the Rondo, they did not test for wind noise. Maybe next time, they will Replies to this message: garnermike (Aug 30, 2009 9:48 am)
#35 of 36 Of course they test for wind noise! by garnermike Aug 30, 2009 (9:48 am)
Replying to: ofionnachta (Aug 30, 2009 8:59 am) All car companies do. It's what their engineers find as acceptable that matters.   Sorry, but my '07 LX is as quiet a car as I have ever owned (and many of those were new ones). If there is a strong crosswind while driving at highway speeds, some wind noise occurs, but not enough to drive one to distraction.   IMHO, for a $16K car, the Rondo is smooth, quiet and relatively refined. Just turned 21K miles, and yesterday remarked to my bride that the car is the very best investment in a car I've made...ever! Averaging 26 all-purpose mpg now; it fits my band gear; and never back to the dealer for any reason, over 2 years.
#36 of 36 wind noise by ofionnachta Aug 30, 2009 (9:59 am)
Maybe Kia has hard of hearing engineers! : -- )   As long as it hasn't got harpies, I wouldn't mind. I am more concerned about the darn headrest that bops me right at the part of my head that sticks out farthest.

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