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Safe, small minivan/MPV - options?

7 messages,  Last post on Jul 16, 2011 at 6:11 PM

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What is this discussion about? Mazda MAZDA5, Ford C-Max, Kia Rondo, Car Buying, Car Comparisons, Child Passenger Safety, Crash Test Ratings, Wagon, Van

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#4 of 7 Re: Safe, small minivan/MPV - options? [conwelpic] by curlfriend

Jun 17, 2011 (8:36 pm)

Replying to: conwelpic (Jun 17, 2011 4:52 pm)
thanks for the input, everyone. we're in san francisco, so i think buying in canada is not gonna work. there seem to be few used kia rondos in circulation here -- a handful on craigslist. is it problematic to buy a discontinued used car? can you still get parts as needed? (seems like the fact it is supported in canada would make it workable.)

#5 of 7 Re: Safe, small minivan/MPV - options? [curlfriend] by conwelpic

Jun 18, 2011 (6:08 am)

Replying to: curlfriend (Jun 17, 2011 8:36 pm)
I guess you could ask that about any discontinued vehicle, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn, etc.
 
I suspect the 2012 Rondo will be its last year, not sure at this point if it will be a complete overhaul or replacement, none of that info as so far surfaced. Peter Schreyer (Kia's chief designer) said in a statement not too long ago that the Rondo and the Sedona were his two next priorities.
 
I own a 2008 Rondo EX 5-passenger model with the 2.4L engine and almost 70,000 km (43,500 miles).
 
Do you require a 7 passenger unit? If so, that also leaves out the Mazda 5 as its only six passenger.

#6 of 7 Re: Safe, small minivan/MPV - options? [curlfriend] by bgw

Jun 18, 2011 (6:14 am)

Replying to: curlfriend (Jun 17, 2011 8:36 pm)
"is it problematic to buy a discontinued used car? can you still get parts as needed?"
The Rondo is based on the Kia Optima, which of course is related to the Hyundai Sonata, both of which are huge sellers. The 2.4 and 2.7 engines in the Rondo are normal Optima engines (not the new 2011 Optima but the 2010 and prior Optimas). Many of the ancillary items (power window motors, stereo, switches) are usual Kia items.

#7 of 7 Mazda5 by benjaminh

Jul 16, 2011 (6:11 pm)

I own a 2010 Mazda5 and recommend it. I think it actually got slightly higher safety ratings than my 2008 Accord. But a Mazda5 only holds 6, not 7.

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