Thanks for the dealer advice!

[MCTelly]

Hey,

I recently placed an order for a white on dune brown SX-P Nightfall. I live in Birmingham, AL but after talking with local dealers, I instantly realized they were shadier than the dark side of the moon. They all seemed to act like ordering a new Telluride took an act of congress during an election year. I then found this forum and saw many posts referencing Brandon Paluszak at I-25 Kia in Longmont, CO and provided his number. I said what the hell and called him this past Saturday morning. Within 30 minutes I had ordered the Telluride I wanted with a $500 deposit for no more than MSRP. Gonna be a wait, but that’s all good. Thanks all!

 

[starkdaz]

Did you consider Bramlett kia in Alabama?

 

[MCTelly]

Did you consider Bramlett kia in Alabama?

I did not. I looked at Riverchase and Serra. After searching the ‘good dealer’ thread and not finding anything close by, I went with I-25 Kia. It gave me an excuse to visit a friend nearby and take a long drive back to get acquainted with it.

 

[starkdaz]

If distance is not a problem then you're good. I am from Alabama too and I placed an order with Bramlett Kia for MSRP.

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[MCTelly]

If distance is not a problem then you're good. I am from Alabama too and I placed an order with Bramlett Kia for MSRP.

Well dang, I may have done that if I knew. Looking forward to a short trip now though. No biggie.

 

[G-344141]

We can do a Alabama Telluride meet up. Haha

 

[MCTelly]

Ha, a car meet only parents would notice. Btw, thanks again to Starkdaz for mentioning Bramlett. After thinking about not having a set date delivery date while trying to set up a flight or days off work for an out of state pickup, I called Bramlett and asked for Noah Pride. I reordered the same options for the exact same price and out down a non-refundable $1000 deposit. I was able to get my $500 deposit refunded from I-25 Kia.

 

[starkdaz]

Awesome. How much time did he quote for you? And what did you order? Sx or ex?

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[MCTelly]

Awesome. How much time did he quote for you? And what did you order? Sx or ex?

He quoted 51,210 for a white on nappa dune brown SX-P with nightfall and towing package. Only other option is cargo folding tray.
I also want the illuminated scuff plates, multicolored interior lights, and mud guard kit, but he said they are currently out of them. Those can be added on later if available.

 

[starkdaz]

Don't buy the multicolored interior lights. They are not good. How much time did he tell? 3 months?

 

[MCTelly]

Don't buy the multicolored interior lights. They are not good. How much time did he tell? 3 months?

Good to know, those kind of sounded like an afterthought since they aren’t controlled by the infotainment system. I told him that was the least wanted option.
He said 3-6 months and that it may be changed to a 2023 model if it takes a long time. The price will not change though.

 

[dhyams]

^ Maybe MSRP won't change; but the price certainly will if Kia corporate changes the MSRP. At least that's what they made clear to me.

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