Kia Rondo Replacements

[Bob]

Damn, $20k! That really is a hell of a buy. That LS3 spent all its time turning 1900 rpm while the 6L80 was in 6th gear. Suspension shouldn't be worn....really nothing but maybe the driver's seat should be worn. I wish I was in the market.

I kind of wish that getting a car right now for $20k then turning around and getting a Vsport in a year or two would be acceptable to my wife. To be honest, I would feel a lot more comfortable buying an SS with over 100k than a Vsport.

[Bob]

The $20k SS is now at a different Dallas dealer for $25k.

[Bob]

2014 Vsport Premium with 61k miles for $28k + no doc fees at a dealer in Knoxville. Looks pretty clean. This is getting closer to my target.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... lCode1=CTS

[kevm14]

I don't have the hard data but I'd argue it is because there are more miles on the inventory that is available. A year ago that car with 61k would be a different car with 31k for another $5k of asking price.

[Bob]

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... lCode1=CTS

Here's a lower mileage Vsport Premium. 35k on it for $30,888.

In general, I am seeing more price reductions and longer days on hand lately, which are both positive signs for a buyer.

[Bob]

I am dealing with someone at home who is solely focused on purchase price. Because of this, I am okay with a higher mileage car as long as the condition is good and I can get the Premium package.

[Bob]

Also, that tan interior is ugly. I think I either want black or the Kona leather (Kona preferred).

[Bob]

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... lCode1=CTS

2014 non-Premium, 40k miles, $27,253. After looking at the instrument cluster, I just can't bring myself to buy a non-Premium. It looks like something out of a 90s Buick.

[kevm14]

Well the pic makes it look even worse because the perspective makes it seem like it is just a big speedometer. The next pic shows the other guages where it looks less 90s.

[Bob]

It's not any better in person. Premium is the way to go, almost for the cluster alone.