Question about 2004 Kia Sedona

ellandry · 10-26-2006, 10:18 AM

Ok I own a 06 Hyundai Santa Fe and we had bought my wife an 03 Suzuki XL-7 limited which was totalled by some idiot 2 days after we bought it LOL. So we decided since we have two small kids that we needed a minivan. The crash test rating were what sold us really on the KIa. We found an 04 Sedona EX with power sunroof, all leather, dvd player package, antilock brakes, only 27400 miles (so i still have manufacturers warranty) very good condition little stain on carpet floor and a few scratches on plastic here and there probably from kids. Dealer started at 13300 but I talked him down to 10500 plus TTL. I feel I got a stellar deal but what do you guys think? Also what kinds of gas mileage are you 04 Sedona owners getting and any tips on maximizing the MPG. Thanks

Inky · 10-26-2006, 10:29 PM

What are the crash test ratings on the '04? I don't think they are as good as on the new ones ('06). Further, only the 60K mile warranty transfers to a subsequent owner. The 100K mile one does not. (Double-check both to be sure.) Gas mileage is sorry in the first generation Sedona autos. Using a K&N high-flow air filter can squeeze out a few more MPG (see this thread). Finally, many Sedona minivans before 2006 were of poor quality. Read through threads so you can get an idea of what you're jumping into. The new ones are supposed to be better, but it may be too soon to tell.

ellandry · 10-26-2006, 10:38 PM

actually the 04 got 5 star across the board on crash test ratings

Inky · 10-26-2006, 10:59 PM

Very good. I knew the crash test ratings were excellent on the '06 but wasn't sure about prior to that.

ellandry · 10-27-2006, 12:08 AM

what did you think about the price I got on it? Good deal?

Inky · 10-27-2006, 09:43 AM

Based on Edmunds.com, which is from what I've seen more accurate than KBB, the dealer price is about $12,800. I'm not sure all of the details on your vehicle so you can run the numbers here.

ellandry · 10-27-2006, 11:59 AM

when i ran KBB and nada with the mileage and specs of what came with the RX we bought the dealer price ranged between 15,500 and 18,000. Edmunds says between 13,400 and 14,500. Either way i think I got a hell of a deal

Inky · 10-28-2006, 11:24 AM

I agree, based on both KBB and Edmunds, you came out pretty well. Congrats on your new purchase and many years of happy driving!

ellandry · 10-31-2006, 05:44 PM

What kind of gas mileage can I expect from the 04 sedona. It has to be better than the car its replacing. a 1996 GMC yukon with a 5 liter V8 haha

Inky · 10-31-2006, 05:50 PM

For your '04, look here.

To add a bit, see this thread.