Used 2008 Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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A total surprise - I LOVE it!
Auto-holic, Dayton, OH, 08/31/2017
updated 09/07/2018
Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
I come from a dealership family and we currently own several vehicles in our household plus 4 motorcycles so I switch cars frequently. I'm an "auto-holic" with lots of experience with all types : sports, sedans, trucks, SUV's, etc., everything from luxury to econo, 4-banger to V8, stick to automatic, and foreign & domestic. I recently wanted a car with better MPG for work but had a limited budget. I obsessively shopped online for vehicles that I was already familiar with and could afford but had never even considered a Kia Rondo. Frankly, there aren't enough of them on the USA roads to even notice (though more popular in Canada). When I saw an ad for an '08 with 68K miles & competitive price, I agreed to look at it per the urging of my husband and mechanic-son. Was so unimpressed with the exterior that I was hesitant to drive it, but when I did, WOW, I was almost embarrassed for overlooking this gem for many years! It was extremely responsive, nimble, comfortable, more than enough power with V6 for competitive, congested highway driving, SUPER smooth transmission and handling, all the creature comforts (leather, sunroof, 6-CD stereo, Aux jacks, etc), and awesome visibility, 3 rows - 2 fold flat for much cargo space. Handles like a much newer car, feels solid, and zero performance or reliability hiccups. The Rondo is quiet, too, transferring very little road noise to the interior. For my needs in congested city traffic, and high-speed long distance driving, this car has not disappointed! When I hit the gas, it instantly gives me what I need for passing and maneuvering. I only wish it were brand new so I could keep it longer because they're not sold in USA anymore :-( But from where I am, might travel to Canada for a newer one to enjoy longer. MPG is impressive at 25city/29hwy, much better than advertised, and I am NOT easy on the accelerator. I have owned this Rondo for 6 months now and it is currently my favorite car to drive. Cars currently in my household are Chevy Bronco, 2x Nissan Maxima, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mazda B2000 truck, Cadillac CTS, and my personal fav Kia Rondo. I wrote this review because I feel the vehicle never got the recognition it deserved and was seriously overlooked.
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An excellent vehicle
Excellent Kia Rondo, Birmingham, AL, 09/27/2020
Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The Kia Rondo has by far exceeded my expectations. I bought it not expecting much from a cheap Korean MPV, but the reliability and low maintenance cost is surprising. The car, despite being a V6, returns about 22mpg in the city if driven conservatively. Note that this MPG can be achieved by running 38psi in the tires and removing the 3rd row seats. The V6 also offers plenty of power, as the car can climb hills without being forced to downshift too often. The 5 speed transaxle also shifts smoothly, and came from the factory with an auxiliary air cooler. The engine is very easy to work on in the rare event it does need work, with the exception of the rear 3 spark plugs. The transmission is also easy to service, and comes with a dipstick to allow for easy checking and filling of fluid. This may not sound too important, but consider that many modern cars have no ATF dipstick, and fluid changes are difficult. Despite having over 140,000 miles, the engine has no noticeable oil consumption between changes. Despite its price, the car seems very well built, and I plan on running it past 250,000 miles.
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2 summers old and AC BAD, won't FIX IT!
Diane Miller, 05/16/2010
Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
IN 3/08 we bought our Rondo and in 4/10 the AC Compressor went our and the dealership or KIA company want fix it under warranty. A 18,000 dollar car should last more that 2 years! We had a KIA van before this Rondo and the AC also went out on it. KIA has bad compressors, so I want buy another one! Buyer Beware!
LOVE this "car"!
Jennifer, 12/10/2009
Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought our car off the lot as a demo - so it was considered new. I wasn't sure about the value I would get but it's nearly a year later and we LOVE it! We get about 24 combine city/highway miles. We got all the bells and whistles (which hardly cost any extra), including the sunroof, leather and 3rd row. I am 5'6" and can fit in the 3rd row (wouldn't do it all the time and probably someone a bit taller would not fit unless they sat sideways). Plenty of room in the front and middle. The seats fold flat, which is hard to find.
Great experience with used Rondo
Laken B, Telford, TN, 12/08/2019
Kia Rondo EX 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought a used 2008 Rondo EX 6cyl in 2016 at around 50k miles. Drove it hard for three years — mainly highway and mountain roads. End of 2019 I put over 75,000mi on it, adding up to 136k + miles without any significant issues. Unfortunately after three short years with the car, a deer ran into the drivers side doors and headlight on the interstate, causing damage significant enough for my insurance company to total the car due to body repair costs vs car value/resale value. Such a shame. Car ran great and I planned to run it as long as it would go. Would get another low-mileage Rondo if I could find one out there. My only complaint is the body quality (seemed easily susceptible to dents and dings, deer aside) I’ll be back to regularly using my old 1996 Toyota Camry wagon for now. 286k miles and still keeping up with the new kids on the highway.
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