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KIA BORREGO HEAD/TAIL FILM COVER KIT

eBay Store - YOUR COVER CONNECTION: HEADLIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, HEAD TAIL LIGHT COMPLETE KITS





Note: I am not endorsing this product... I haven't bought it, just scoping it out.

Hmmm... you can buy individual front or rear for $9.99 plus $8.00 shipping... or the complete front and rear set for $35 with free shipping. You save a whopping 98 cents by buying the set :mellow:... should be a little more savings imo.

Pros:
Low risk... if you don't like it just take it off with no changes to vehicle :thumbsup:
Full satisfaction guarantee and backs it up (judged by his customer feedback)
If you resell the car, just pull it off and back to original (yes, this makes a huge difference in resell)

Cons:
Kinda expensive for what you get
May look cheap?
 
#16 ·
Running Boards for Borrego

I just got my Borrego 2 weeks ago and I love it! The only thing I can't quite figure out is why the Ebony Black Borrego (EX with DVD) does not come with running boards?! If all the other colors available have running boards for this model, why not the black one? Kia's Customer Service (which was awesome and quick to respond) said something about the lower moulding was different on that one than the others. Why would moulding be different just because of the color? I was told by the dealership that you cannot put running boards on the vehicle because of this. Has anyone else heard this? I would really like to have them since it's hard for my 7 year old twins to climb into the back seat. Anyone have any ideas? :)
 
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running boards

My EX 4wd came with running boards, but for me, they stuck out too far (hitting my calf everytime I got out) so I had the dealer take them off and sold them back to the dealer. IMHO running boards make an SUV the equivalent of a minivan.

I just got my Borrego 2 weeks ago and I love it! The only thing I can't quite figure out is why the Ebony Black Borrego (EX with DVD) does not come with running boards?! If all the other colors available have running boards for this model, why not the black one? Kia's Customer Service (which was awesome and quick to respond) said something about the lower moulding was different on that one than the others. Why would moulding be different just because of the color? I was told by the dealership that you cannot put running boards on the vehicle because of this. Has anyone else heard this? I would really like to have them since it's hard for my 7 year old twins to climb into the back seat. Anyone have any ideas? :)
 
#17 ·
It doesn't seem very cost effective to put different running boards on the same vehicle just because of it's color... but that's just me I guess.

You might have to search for an aftermarket alternative... but the Borrego being a new vehicle and the recent decline in auto sales may make it difficult to find an alternate.
 
#18 ·
Thanks smuook :)! I'll just have to wait and see what kind (if any) aftermarket accessories become available for the Borrego. It's strange having a brand new model vehicle. I've always been used to having tons of factory and aftermarket accessories always available to pick from. It seems like half of the factory accessories are not even available yet. I guess the waiting game is officially on. Thanks again!
 
#20 ·
catalin,

I've got the factory DVD in mine, but it seems like you should be able to order the navigation head unit from a Kia parts department in the US. The problem I'm finding is that Kia really hasn't given any of their parts departments any parts or accessories you can buy for the Borrego. All of the Kia dealers here in Northeast Ohio (Cleveland area) are still waiting for Borrego accessories to be shipped to them from Kia. I had to order factory mudguards from Pennsylvania! So, it will probably be hit-or-miss with the parts departments finding what you want. Good Luck!

Jimbo:)
 
#23 ·
The are a bit on the pricey side imo. If you do an eBay search for running boards (you won't find any for the Borrego yet)... you get a good feel of the going prices. I think the $250-350 range is where you want to be.

What makes me nervous about that is this...

"Made of heavy duty, molded plastic with reinforced metal support."

If you are going to put any weight on these (other than just aesthetics), then I would go with an all metal construction. I would definitely want to see these prior to paying that much money.

My 2 cents.
 
#25 ·
catalin,

Those look pretty much like the ones that are supposed to come on the Borrego. It seems like "factory" running boards are always expensive anyways, so $449.00 ranks right up there with the others. I know these aren't really factory, but they look damn close. I remember paying at least $450.00 for factory running boards for my 2004 Honda Pilot. The Pilot running boards were also plastic covered metal, just like these. The problem I have is...do I trust the dealership and Kia when they told me I cannot install running boards on my Ebony Black Borrego???? It would stink to get them and find out the dealership was right. But, I'd love to prove them wrong!
 
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