[mechanic80]

I wrecked my Veloster on the 15th of June.(single car incident) Suffered a fractured L1 vertebrae, but it seems to be healing without surgery, Anyway, Since the KONA won't be here for a few months. I can save up some money for a down payment. One thing that really smokes my herring is the claim that buyers can select from 20+ color and trim variations for their new KONA. What the dealer gets is what's available. There's no ordering a car. Am I right, or is there some trick to getting exactly what I want?

 

[mechanic80]

Thanks for the good thoughts but it could have been a lot worse! I'm trying to find a link that might help me with a special order car, but every dealer I've contacted says "we get what we get" and thats spreading out from Albnuquierque to AZ, CO, Nevada and TX and OK too.

 

[mechanic80]

I've notified three dealers of my interest in the Kona and at least two took me seriously enough to keep in touch at least weekly to let me know they haven't forgotten about me. When I worked at a KIA dealer, we had advance notice of deliveries, sometimes more than a week, and I hope the local dealers will give me a heads-up.

 

[mechanic80]

Got my 2018 KONA last week! It's a 1.6 Turbo limited. Has almost all the toys I like and practically none of the ones I don't. Unfortunately it's white with a black interior. My least favorite colors. But the interior is leather and white stays cleaner longer, or so I'm trying to convince myself.... But I LOVE the size and performance of the turbo. I just posted an issue with the HOMELINK system if any one can help. I'll get some pics up if I can.