
Originally Posted by
simply_louie
Supposedly, they were "pre-owned" by local Kia executives who were "provided" with newer models. At least, that is what they say. I already posted before my experience with those "pre-owned" offers.
I initially, and came close, to buying a pre-owned Mohave. I saw the CR, and it bears the name of a local Kia executive. Kia Tiendesitas represented the 2009 base model (with mileage of 9k only) as P3.2M, and the "new" price was at P2.380M only. I haggled for a flat P2M (this base model does not have steering wheel audio/cruise controls, no folding side mirrors, no aux ports for iPod, etc.), and what do you know, after 2 weeks they went back to me and said they agree to my offer of P2M. So, imagine my delight, that I was able to "save" at least P1.2M from the "original" sticker price (maski at less 20% 1-year depreciation or P2.560M), di ako talo.
But after shopping at Duty Free, I happen to pass by KIA-Pasay and decided to drop by. I saw the very same Mohave model, brand new, on display. When I asked, the lady agent said the SRP of that base 2009 model was P2.950M, but with a "discount" of P300k, it actually sells for "only" P2.650M. So, I did my math, and with a 20% 1-year depreciation, the price should be at least P2.120M. So, ang matitipid ko lang pala is P120k, not P560k, for that "pre-owned" Mohave.
I already told the agent at Kia Tiendesitas that they were misrepresenting the price of that model. Dapat, hindi P3.2M ang ilalagay nila, but P2.650M, kasi it misleads the buyers that they are getting a "bargain". I therefore withdrew my reservation for that Mohave.
Kaya, I advise those interested in getting a "pre-owned" Kia vehicle to scout around and check out the
actual" price of a similar brand new model, instead of being seduced by their misleading ads.
If I were you, just buy a brand new vehicle. The Sorento DLX model is worth looking into, but priced way above than the high-end Santa Fe.