35Rem
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Looking for opinions on these mini vans. Does anyone have any experience with them?
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Kia Sedona mini van
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35Rem
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Anyone? Looking at the 2011 or 2012 models.
Anyone dealt with the Panama City Dealer? (Bill Byrd)
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red14
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My future DIL was driving our Sedona. She was at a red light and got rear-ended by a car going 55. She sustained no injuries. They are safe, reliable, and the company has great service.
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All I know about them is the original model that a friend had was plagued with front end braking problems. It used to eat pads and rotors. It seemed like the van was too heavy for the parts. I would assume they fixed that with the latest models. She ditched it after a couple of years for the Ford minivan and never looked back. Besides, now is a good time to be buying American. I admit to driving a rice burner but the next one will be another Ford again.
Edit: I forgot to add that her Sedona never got the MPG it was rated to get.
Edit: I forgot to add that her Sedona never got the MPG it was rated to get.
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681ismyfavorite
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they are made not too far from my location in West Point Ga.
the folks i know who have one like them a lot, they look nice, have nice features, are priced a little less than the japanese mini vans.....
had i the money id buy one from what ive seen so far.
the folks i know who have one like them a lot, they look nice, have nice features, are priced a little less than the japanese mini vans.....
had i the money id buy one from what ive seen so far.
No exp with the van, but my daughter has a Sportage and it has been fine for a couple of years.
canoeguy
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A friend of ours, mother with three young boys, bought a new one and traded it after two years for a Toyota mini-van. The Kia got poor fuel mileage, used engine oil, needed more maintenance than she liked.
The Toyota has given her good service, she's put over 200,000 miles on it over the last five years...
The Toyota has given her good service, she's put over 200,000 miles on it over the last five years...
681ismyfavorite
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dont know about the older KIAs, but the newer model seem to have this area begging for more.....
Just had one as a rental for 2/3 of a 3,100-mile road trip. I liked it. Finish quality wasn't top-notch, but it was comfortable, plenty of power, handled well, and got acceptable mileage (24-26)... I'd consider it if I was in the market for one.
gamedic
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I don't know about the van, but my daughter has a 2006 Kia Optima. She had a leaking sunroof when it was new and a fantom noise when it rains that the dealer has never been able to find. It also eats tires very fast. The dealer she bought it from always gives her a runaround when she takes it in for warranty work. Hopefully that is just one dealer.
venomballistics
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for the kind of money dropped on any vehicle, think in terms of investments rather than just transportation.
It might be better to get a little more spendy for something that will stay together for the long haul and return as much of that investment as possible in some form. either in resale value, or longevity.
While not desierable examples in this case the following will illustrate the point's
my cars include a 2000 Buick Century and a 1987 Mustang
the Buick is at a quarter of a million miles and has yet to require any repair outside the usual consumables other than a brake line that needed replacement at around 200K. Its returned its investment through its faithful service by not requiring me to replace it 75 - 100 K ago ... I feel it will be good for another 20 - 40K
87 Mustang has a current value exceeding its original MSRP .. which is the case for nearly all Mustangs in well kept condition as they come of age
When I got married 3 years ago My wife drove a Saturn of 98 vintage. it was DOA at 95K and holds a remaining value of 200 bucks, which is less than salvage for most other cars due to its extensive use of plastic.
Buy your wheels once for a little extra, or buy them twice .. its up to you
It might be better to get a little more spendy for something that will stay together for the long haul and return as much of that investment as possible in some form. either in resale value, or longevity.
While not desierable examples in this case the following will illustrate the point's
my cars include a 2000 Buick Century and a 1987 Mustang
the Buick is at a quarter of a million miles and has yet to require any repair outside the usual consumables other than a brake line that needed replacement at around 200K. Its returned its investment through its faithful service by not requiring me to replace it 75 - 100 K ago ... I feel it will be good for another 20 - 40K
87 Mustang has a current value exceeding its original MSRP .. which is the case for nearly all Mustangs in well kept condition as they come of age
When I got married 3 years ago My wife drove a Saturn of 98 vintage. it was DOA at 95K and holds a remaining value of 200 bucks, which is less than salvage for most other cars due to its extensive use of plastic.
Buy your wheels once for a little extra, or buy them twice .. its up to you
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35Rem
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I understand your example. However, we are talking about a minivan. I need the capacity in cargo and seating. There isn't any other vehicles out there that have the cargo and seating capacity and "decent" fuel economy.
venomballistics
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so far in the list we have two folks saying its MPG is not as advertised. taking that into account ... I might like to hear their real world numbers and recalibrate my MPG expectations accordingly.
Something tells me the Buick Enclave just might be your next mode of transport. at the very least it'll give ya food for thought.
Something tells me the Buick Enclave just might be your next mode of transport. at the very least it'll give ya food for thought.
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35Rem
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You have caviar taste and I have a cheese and cracker budget! HA HA! 
That think STARTS at $10K over what I'm looking at.
The MPG stuff is older models, which I know were not great vehicles.
That think STARTS at $10K over what I'm looking at.
The MPG stuff is older models, which I know were not great vehicles.
681ismyfavorite
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the Honda Odessy(sp?) is the best rated mini van there is currently.....but you have to take a second mortgage out to pay for one....thats why the Kia Sadona sells so many. not as nice and refined, nowhere near the resale value %, but a working family can afford it now when they need it.
Double-O-Dave
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Years back, we wanted a Honda Odyssey but couldn't afford one. We bought a Mazda MPV minivan instead and got decent service out of it. We replaced it with a used, low mileage, Honda Odyssey and the difference in fit and features is night and day over the Mazda. I wouldn't want to put my family in anything different though you're right, they are expensive. It is just a better product, in fact, I think it's the top of the line in minivans.
Regards,
Dave
Regards,
Dave
We bought a 2005 KIA Sedona and I hate it. It has been a terrible car. Window motors broke twice, three starters (two in one week), air conditioning went out the day after the warrenty expired, a plug blew out and blew out all the oil, and gas mileage is terrible. I will never buy another.
BillBingham2
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Honda. Honda. Honda.
Had one for years like seven and loved it. Great pickup, would take a 4x8 sheet with ease and rode smooth. Actually my favorite car ever.
Only reason we sold it was we need money.
While your milage may vary the level of fun and value will not!!
B2
Had one for years like seven and loved it. Great pickup, would take a 4x8 sheet with ease and rode smooth. Actually my favorite car ever.
Only reason we sold it was we need money.
While your milage may vary the level of fun and value will not!!
B2
venomballistics
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You have caviar taste and I have a cheese and cracker budget! HA HA!
That think STARTS at $10K over what I'm looking at.
The MPG stuff is older models, which I know were not great vehicles.
36 kilobucks versus 26 kilobucks ... one last shot
I figure the sedona will be under you for at least seven years.
at the end of those seven years a new one will run about the same as an Enclave does now, but with a fraction the resale.
the enclave will be under you for at least 12 years and its resale will be more help towards its replacement.
While your saving in the short term on the Kia ... in the long term your throwing away a fair pile.
that covers the price of things more or less. now onto the value.
Life is a lot of hard work. It takes its toll on you mentally and physically. The mustang taught me a few things about its value. after a long hard day, I'd ooze into the left seat and feel the knots in my back untie themselves ... my end of workday fowl mood would fade in direct proportion to the reading on the tach.
Thats become one of my requirements in a vehicle ... Its got to take care of me, like I take care of it... its only fair
