Article Comments - 2009 Kia Borrego First Drive

15 messages, Last post on Aug 18, 2009 at 1:59 PM

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First Drive: 2009 Kia Borrego - First Impressions: A midsize blend of family-friendly convenience and old-school utility, the Borrego is better appointed than stand-bys like the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder.(more)

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#6 of 15 borrego vs fj by jazzpants Dec 15, 2008 (5:25 pm)
I am wondering about both suvs. I am considering both and wonder what people think. I do thing that the Borrego is expensive and Toyota has a track record but I am looking for other opinions. Thanks and keep it real, dog.
#7 of 15 I test drove one by rick2456 Apr 24, 2009 (7:31 pm)
I test drove a Borrego and like it. However, the dealer refused to give me any kind of deal, thus I ended up buying the Hyundai Veracruz. Both vehicles were sticker priced about the same (31K), but I got the Veracruz for 22k (6k rebate) and the lowest offer I got on the Borrego was 27K (3 k rebate). No regrets here for sure. Replies to this message: joecunningham (May 02, 2009 6:37 pm) lonewalden (May 04, 2009 4:19 pm)
#8 of 15 Re: I test drove one [rick2456] by joecunningham May 02, 2009 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: rick2456 (Apr 24, 2009 7:31 pm) I would have to say your dealer must have been more interested in moving the Veracruz than the Borrego. I bought a new Borrego LX V6 4WD in early March for 23.5k with the 3k rebate but before downpayment & trade . Out the door after taxes,DMV,trade, & downpayment was just over 19k. With just over 1500 miles local and a 600 mile road trip, I'm loving this ride more everytime I drive it. Replies to this message: lonewalden (May 04, 2009 4:19 pm)
#9 of 15 Re: I test drove one [joecunningham] by lonewalden May 04, 2009 (4:19 pm)
Replying to: joecunningham (May 02, 2009 6:37 pm) I had a similar experience. Test drove a V-6 EX with the luxury package. MSRP was $30,250 ish. During the test drive my wife found the dealer paper work, and come to find out the car was made July 2008. So it had been sitting on their lot almost a full year. I figured they would be willing to make a great deal on it. Nope! The best I got was $25,000 (with 3K and 1K rebate). Just seems like they are not willing to try and sell them.
#10 of 15 Borrego by jskay May 30, 2009 (9:00 pm)
I can understand the want for a posting by an owner but the car is just released mid 2008. That is correct. Kia does not offer any rebates on BRAND NEW MODELS, be realistic. But as far it being over priced when it is advertised as a LUXURY SUV then you have to compare it to LUXURY SUV's a limited edition 4-runner compared to an EX Borrego is about 3k less. NOT including the now for May 3K rebate off the Borrego. You impatient people!!! If you are getting an EX Borrego for the price of an LX being around $25K then you were out of your mind to leave that deal. Replies to this message: haikhanhjr (Jun 06, 2009 5:52 am) jyym (Jun 18, 2009 2:36 pm) green11 (Aug 03, 2009 6:29 am)
#11 of 15 Re: Borrego [jskay] by haikhanhjr Jun 06, 2009 (5:52 am)
Replying to: jskay (May 30, 2009 9:00 pm) Borrego is not qualified for a LUXURY vehicle. the basic entry level LUXURY vehicle would include these features (at least); leather, sunroof, TPMS, and v..v.. Kia and the people who beleive that Borrego is a luxury vehicle MUST be out of their mind. It's just my own opinion. Replies to this message: jyym (Jun 18, 2009 2:36 pm) green11 (Aug 03, 2009 6:29 am)
#12 of 15 Re: Borrego [haikhanhjr] by jyym Jun 18, 2009 (2:36 pm)
Replying to: haikhanhjr (Jun 06, 2009 5:52 am) Uhh, many Mercedes & BMWs don't come w/ leather, sunroof, etc. standard. You have to pay extra, and by that, a hefty sum for the "goodies." Replies to this message: green11 (Aug 03, 2009 6:29 am)
#13 of 15 Borrego Variable Valve Timing by batman47 Jul 09, 2009 (2:28 am)
Could someone explain why the USA Borrego engine doesn’t have VVT (variable valve timing)but the Canadian Borrego engine are sold with VVT (i.e. CVVT)?
#14 of 15 Re: Borrego [jyym] by green11 Aug 03, 2009 (6:29 am)
Replying to: jyym (Jun 18, 2009 2:36 pm) Kia has come a long way and the Borrego is getting praise. I already miss my truck SUV that I just sold, even though I no longer need one I am keeping an eye on this one. If prices tank on used models in a few years I may bite. For the current owners I hope they don't depreciate to rapidly, but if they do....
#15 of 15 Love it by andyfr Aug 18, 2009 (1:59 pm)
We got ours in March, no problems with it at all. Gas mileage (we have the LX V6) has been much better since we did some long road trips. The dealer was very motivated to get the vehicle out the door, so we got a great deal - around $7500 off the sticker price with no trade-in - he even let us take out for a weekend before we bought it to really get a feel for it. Lots of nice features, lots of room inside, good perfomance and fun to drive.