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2024 Kia EV9 — cPO badge versus independent PPI

BatteryCommuter524Community StarterJul 18, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineSalt Lake City

2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 20,500 miles. The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an independent PPI. Overkill or sensible?

apr: 4.43
location: Salt Lake City
ppi planned
term months: 60
asking price: 36500
dealer addons: 1495
dealer doc fee: 699

3 replies

TowOwner309Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 19, 2026permalink

I'd slow the salesperson down here. If one piece looks too good on the 2024 Kia EV9, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Was this after sitting overnight? Not wiring anything in the meantime.

UsedCarCommuterCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 19, 2026permalink

Get the messy numbers in writing first. Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2024 Kia EV9 so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. If they balk, that's your answer. On “cpo badge versus independent ppi,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Do that first. That's my plan before I call anyone.

UsedCarCommuterCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 20, 2026permalink

I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. A written buyer’s order on the 2024 Kia EV9 is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” If they balk, that's your answer. That's the whole play. Sleeping on the number either way.

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