Delaware Kia Car Dealers

I think you could just say you are a Costco member to at least get an idea of what the car REALLY cost the dealer. I believe it was something like $100 over invoice or something. Then you can go from there when trying to "deal them down" a bit. I would also HIGHLY recommend e-mailing multiple dealers throughout your state and any neighboring states. It might be cheaper to actually head out of state to pick up a new vehicle. With e-mail's you also have proof of offers and can send them to other dealers to have them work against one another. Don't ever think you are "screwing" the dealer or anything. They are trying to get your money and you need to make it a game to keep as much from them as possible. Good luck!

>...We're in the process of getting a new car... we have been to one dealership in the San Fernando Valley, CA, so far, just to find out that they only had a Rondo LX in their lot - 5 seater. For some (good) reasons my husband absolutely wants the 3rd row, so we'll probably check out the 7 seater this weekend in Glendale, CA. [Gill] Your husband is smart. I purchased the 5 seater last March and I find that there are times when I wish I had that third row especially when I am hauling the grandkids around town. I eMailed the dealership in Glendale, and here's his response for a fully loaded Rondo: [Gill] E-mail/fax all the dealers within a reasonable distance and basically tell them what you are looking for and what is there best price. If there is a Costco auto program in your area, the affiliated dealer should offer the vehicle for $100 over invoice excluding the group advertising fee and shipping. That way, you can get an idea of the upper limits of your offer. >...Our Rondo comes with leather and moon roof and 3rd row, the MSRP is $25,105 and your internet price after all discounts and rebate is only $19,867. I am not sure if this is a LX or EX model, I believe it is an EX model as only EX models come with optional leather seats. I am not sure if it is the V4 or V6 model, too. [Gill] Although leather can be special ordered on an EX, it usually isn't because the Ex is a mid range car. However, if it has a 3rd row, then it has a V6. >Do you guys think it's a good price? I wonder how much lower they could go. I have to admit, I never even owned a car, [Gill] I will be honest and blunt with you. You are in no position to buy a car because you don't have any idea of the cost basis. They will eat you alive. Once you find out that data, you are ready. Also, it well may be worth your while to wait until the last week of this quarter when the factory rebates are much higher and they need to move merchandise. Last year, KIA was offering $5k in cash back on the Sadona. >...I'll be much likely to just take over my husband's Toyota Corolla while he'll be driving the Rondo (so no trade-in). We have seen the 5 seater and really liked it, but the 3rd row would be the creme de la creme... [Gill] No trade-in makes the deal a lot cleaner. >...Any advice on this? [Gill] Yes, go to fightingchance . com and pay $35 for an analysis of the pricing. Using their strategy, I got my Rondo for $1,099 under invoice. It really works. >...An alternative would be the Mazda5 Sport / Touring. Thanks - by the way, it seems the people who actually got a Rondo really like it - that's good to hear! I purchased my I-4 Rondo in March of 07 in the Seattle market area; drove it to up state New York; to Washington, DC; and, back to the Tacoma area. Loaded with baggage, two large teens, and my wife and I. We consistantly got 27 to 30 mph. The milage dipped to 25 around town as we approached the 15K mini-tune-up. After that, we are back to the 27 mph figure. My only complaint is that the vehicle is noisy on a concrete road.

Wow! I have been looking at the Rondo for a few months now, and I decided to check out the forums on edmunds. you are right, savvy buyers should always make the dealership compete for the best price out there. I found the best deal at Kia of West Chester in PA. :D They offered to let me take the Rondo I wanted home with me for the weekend and make sure I liked it, and to show my husband. What a breath of fresh air! I found Martin Kia in Newark, De to be very pushy and not very nice to me (a female) by myself with no man to watch over me. They just cut me a price and sent me on my way. Price isn't the most important aspect out there. I find that being treated with respect and not talked down to can make any purchase feel better. We purchased our brand New 2007 Kia Rondo from Kia of West Chester. We brought our kids and they had a blast watching cartoons and drawing in these fun packs they give out to the kids. Kepp in mind too that I want someone there for me, even after I leave with my new car. I don't think those guys at Martin Kia would give me the time of day if i had a question or problem with my new car a year from now. I hope this helps anyone else looking for a new Kia in the West Chester Area - go to Kia of West Chester, they were awesome to my family!

That is not a bad idea at all, skiingyac. We wouldn't be able to go until the end of June (which would be better timing $$-wise anyway). Only trouble is, we don't have family to stay with in DE, whereas we do in Chicago (as well as grandparents as built-in-babysitters). Gee--can't we import your dealer to Pittsburgh?? :D BTW, what is the yac in skiingyac?

Taximom5, if you are willing to go 7hrs to Chicago, are you willing to go 6 hrs to DE? I can hook you up with the salesperson who gave me the deal I got, it was the same car you're looking for except I got the I4 not the V6. Drop me an email if you would consider going to DE (my email in my profile), and I will talk to the guy.