Getting my Cadenza tomorrow

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Ninpo21

Discussion Starter · May 29, 2013

I am excited !!! White/black prem & tech pkg. I was about to lease a Azera because I fell in love with my co workers. He mentioned to wait for the new Kia I seen spy photos of the K7 but never thought I'd drive a Kia. Once I YouTube it I was in love. I have had a demo Elantra for years till I bought my 1st Sonata then got a 2011 Sonata which I'm trading in for the Cadenza. I have to work out the numbers tomorrow. I'm in the car business and expect a little bit of a better deal.
My lease is 36/15K around $499 a month $800 out of pocket, I was negative on my sonata due to mileage and few damage. But I can't wait because this car blows the Azera away. The car is $42,000 invoice is $39,127 plus a $1000 lease bonus cash and competitive bonus $1000 for my Range Rover Sport I have. Hold back is $947 on the car.
I'm getting the car from Manfredi Kia in Staten Island NY Jason the manager and Nikki the sales woman were great helping me. Ill post pics soon. Getting a clear bra and tint for now .
Excited
Freddy

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EscalonJon

· #2 · May 29, 2013

Freddy!

Welcome to the forum and Congratulations on the new car!

It sounds like you are getting a pretty good deal. I have been offered $1200.00 below invoice on a sale. I am not quite ready to buy yet, so hopefully as more cars are on the market I can get at least as good of a deal or maybe even a bit better in a few months.

Please post pics when you can, and let us all know everything about the new ride. I can feel your excitement. You will no doubt have a great day today.

John

[email protected]

· #3 · May 29, 2013

Congratulations!!!

I absolutely love mine so I can understand your excitement.

Jon, I assume you contacted Nolan?

Mozart

· #4 · May 29, 2013

Congrats. I look forward to seeing those pics. I'd also invest in a nice wax and opticoat. It puts a nice shine and protects your car paint from chips and scratches.

EscalonJon

· #5 · May 29, 2013 (Edited)

Hi Will, see my next message...
John

EscalonJon

· #6 · May 29, 2013

[email protected] said:
Jon, I assume you contacted Nolan?

Yes, Will, I have talked to a few people, some up north here, and Nolan down south. I think I will probably eventually go with Nolan. Have you started thinking about carbon for the K7 yet?

John

<High-jack over, sorry>

Ninpo21

Discussion Starter · #7 · May 30, 2013

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Ninpo21

Discussion Starter · #10 · May 30, 2013

So far WOW!!!! Huge difference from my Sonata. It feels like a BMW or Benz, and I'm getting the looks again, shocked faces. Same happen to me when I was the 1st with 2011 Sonata people were stopping me to ask what I was driving. The headlights light the road up and it has a sexy look. They even turn with the steering wheel. I wish the fog lights were blue. Still getting used to the buttons, Navi and etc. but I'm VERY impressed.
I'm thinking living in NYC I should have gotten the tire and wheel warranty. But oh well, I didn't really get enough driving time but few more days Ill have a better review. I drive to and from work 60 miles so ill have some time alone. Better pics soon
Guys go for it!

Ninpo21

Discussion Starter · #11 · May 30, 2013

.... premium pkg this is the other cadenza they had

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EscalonJon

· #12 · Jun 3, 2013

Freddy!

How exciting! It sounds like you are trippin' out with this one...What a nice step up from the Sonata. I can't with to get mine. The white is awesome. Keep us up to date with your findings as you explore and get more experience with it. You lucky dawg!

John

FirstUSACadenza

· #13 · Jun 3, 2013

Freddy,

Congrats on the new Cadenza. Welcome to the family.

Love my car so far.

Guy

EscalonJon

· #14 · Jun 4, 2013

Braggers...

...lol

[email protected]

· #15 · Jun 4, 2013

Congratulations!!!!!

I'm really excited to see this platform grow!

K7Fan

· #16 · Jun 7, 2013

Congrats. The pictures look great. Would you say the white is pearly or more like whiteout. Is it more like matte or metallic?

EscalonJon

· #17 · Jun 7, 2013

K7Fan said:
Would you say the white is pearly or more like whiteout. Is it more like matte or metallic?

It's definitely "pearly", and like pearl does, it changes in the light.

John

Kingpin

· #18 · Jun 7, 2013

EscalonJon said:
It's definitely "pearly", and like pearl does, it changes in the light.

John

Awesome! Good to know the Cadenza comes with a real white pearl, a lot of high end sedan's have it, about time a Kia does. They should have more pearl colors.

[email protected]

· #19 · Jun 8, 2013

Kingpin said:
Awesome! Good to know the Cadenza comes with a real white pearl, a lot of high end sedan's have it, about time a Kia does. They should have more pearl colors.

My Optima is a true Snow White Pearl as well!

I LOVE IT!

(painters hate it)

EscalonJon

· #20 · Jun 10, 2013

[email protected] said:
painters hate it

This is true, Will!

Most pearl colors are three stage, that is, having a base coat, a transluscent color coat, and a clear coat. The first two stages both require color matching in order to be undetected when damaged parts are adjacent to original parts.

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