2008 Kia Rondo Consumer Discussions

Kia Rondo

2008-2009 KIA Rondo Recall

Written by: coolmazda5 on Sep 23, 2008 05:47 PM

Hey guys, FYI. If it has been posted somewhere else before or is not relevant to your model, just disregard http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=132087 Read More...

Re: 2010 Rondo [gened1]

Written by: conwelpic on Sep 03, 2009 07:32 AM

yes this same question is being discussed on another forum also, but the Korean factory built 2,853 Carens/Rondo's in July for export (don't have August figures yet), so something must be happening. But like you I can't seem to find anything anywhere on what the changes for 2010 Rondo are going to be. KIA said they are going to change the whole lineup by 2012 and ... Read More...

Mazda 5 vs Kia Rondo

July 2009 Sales (US)

Written by: coolmazda5 on Aug 04, 2009 05:59 PM

Kia Rondo July 2009: 557 July 2008: 2,556 Mazda Mazda5 July 2009: 1,944 July 2008: 1,336 Sources: http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/08-03-2009- /0005070875&EDATE= http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/08-03-2009- /0005070798&EDATE= Read More...

Kia Rondo Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [trdsdd]

Written by: tourist1292 on May 22, 2009 00:36 PM

Well, I just picked up the car less than 24hr ago, but I do recommend that bumper guard. It looks rubber to me but I may be wrong. I'll have to check it out at home tonight. I had a Saturn wagon before that (just sold today) and I always had concern in scratching the bumper. It is $55-$65 as an option but over $72 after market. Some other accessories (e.g. cargo tray) can ... Read More...

Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [kasikin]

Written by: trdsdd on May 22, 2009 00:02 PM

HI tourist1292 and kasikin, How do you like the rear bumper guard? I have not seen one on a rondo in person. I have seen similar ones on other kia models and they seem to be plastic. Is the rondo's rubber or plastic? Yeah, I also thought there was no way that that pittsburgh area dealer had soo many 2008's in stock. I checked their website and they do have 75 listed as in ... Read More...

Just bought 2008 leftover

Written by: tootsdonovan on Jun 10, 2009 00:08 PM

Ok Ladies and Gents: I just paid $15,500 for a new 2008 Rondo EXV6, with the 3rd seat and Premium Package, plus cargo tray and roof rails. Did I get a good deal? Two other dealers I was working with wouldn't go below $15,900 and this guy wouldn't take $14,900. So my head is still swimming in numbers, and fees, and holdbacks and factory/dealer incentives...I did get ... Read More...

Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Upstate NY [tourist1292]

Written by: trdsdd on May 21, 2009 08:31 PM

Hi Tourist - Where are you located? I picked mine up in Glenns Falls. They are out of 08's right now. Anyway, a friend of mine is now looking for one too. He searched the web and told me today that Shorkey Kia outside of Pittsburgh has over 100 2008's listed as in stock. I'm not sure if he is serious about buying one, but if you are near there it might be worth it to give them ... Read More...

Re: Rondo EX V6 3rd row [tward91574]

Written by: tourist1292 on Jun 04, 2009 04:45 AM

It depends on whether you can find a new 2008 right now. You may need to pay $3K-$5K more depending on options, but you'll get 20% more bumper to bumper warranty and 5 more years power train warranty on a new one. Not to mention the mechanical wearing in 13.5k miles and the worry on the unknown previous history (e.g. not probably break-in if it was a rental) should be ... Read More...

Re: 2008 Rondo EX V6 in Mass [bosk]

Written by: trdsdd on May 10, 2009 01:40 PM

Hi - We've narrowed our search down to a Kia Rondo or a Mazda 5, and are really leaning hard toward a 2008 Kia Rondo. Would you mind if I asked the dealer that still had 5 EX's with 3'rd row left. We'll be in the Mass area in a week and I'd love to pick one up for even close to the price you got. We're in central new york, and I'd have to do some things with temp tags and etc, but ... Read More...

Great, GREAT price for a great vehicle

Written by: garnermike on May 01, 2009 08:17 AM

I own an '07 Rondo LX (17K miles now), and have noticed that I can get a 2008 now for $14k locally. But the price you paid for a V-6 EX is truly a steal! I haven't had a single thing go amiss with mine since taking delivery in Oct. 2007. I paid $16K. I still don't think I'd opt for the V-6 because my mpg has gotten significantly better since passing 15K miles (general driving ... Read More...