Used 2008 Kia Rondo Consumer Reviews
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Can't Give It Up
NJay, 01/20/2023
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have to agree with the others. I love my Rondo. Previously owned the Optima and a Sorrento. Never heard of a Rondo until I happened see one on a lot. I didn't buy that one but I bought a different one a couple of months later. Checking all the reviews, it seems the troublesome ones are the 4 cyl models. After test driving the 2.7 6 cyl I told the seller not to bother putting it away, it was going home with me. The cons are that parts are hard to find and costly. There is no logic behind that, I've just excepted it because I love everything about my Rondo. I'm the kind of person that likes to be prepared and the hidden storage space in the Rondo lets me carry around the extra tools and accessories I like to have just in case. Example: I like to have a spare pair of shoes, change of clothing, a towel, first aid, thermal sleeping bag, paper towels, a few fast food eating utensils, and water. I also carry window cleaner, extra oil, and powerful flashlight. The Rondo hides it all so my car doesn't look cluttered. I like that the whole family fits comfortably with room left over for the luggage or groceries. It's got enought pep to zip in and out of traffic and quickly jump on the freeway. The thing is, now I have put over 200,000 miles on it and should really be looking at an upgrade but I can't bear the thought on not having it. I go back and forth with "New Car or new motor?" Actually, I could easily get another 100 k out of it, and I may just try that if we are not forced into going electric.
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Just What I Was Looking For
Emma in Virginia, 09/21/2009
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a 2000 Kia Sportaqe for 8 years and could not kill it. Therefor I wanted another Kia but with more cargo space. Great to drive with good gas mileage. I get 21MPG in mostly city type driving. Highway is near 30MPG. Cargo space is fantastic compared to other similar models and makes. Kia motors were very helpful in transferring the warranty to me on the day of purchase. With only 15,000 miles on the odometer, I got a "new" car for a great price.
Great car for the money
Mary, 03/07/2009
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just purchased the 08 Kia Rondo, new in 09. Got a great price, $14,900 for a V6, seats 7. Wanted a car with a good warranty, and didn't want to pay a fortune for it. I am very pleased with everything so far!
Interior Room Light
Rik Nieves, 05/10/2010
2008 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
2008 Kia Rondo Why does my room lights( the 2 lights in the cargo bay) stay on whenever I turn my headlights on? I've move the selector to: on/off/door and they never turn off. its distracting when driving at night. Any suggestions/remedies? YIKES!!! help.
Good car, Great buy
Lamar, 11/18/2009
2008 Kia Rondo LX 4dr Wagon w/AC (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought our Rondo as a leftover in 2009. After driving it for the 10 months we have had it we are still surprised at the huge interior and the diminuitive exterior. It is comfortable, easy to enter and exit, gives us reasonable mileage, and easily and comfortably carries four adults 95 miles to visit grandchildren. The fuel pump deserted us at 10k and was promptly replaced by Kia. We were told it had been replaced under a recall earlier while at an Orlando dealer before it was sent to our dealer, hmmm. We are very satisfied but keep an "eye out" for further fuel pump problems. good car for older prople who have mobility problems.