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2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line — alignment still pulls after tires were rotated

QuattroCamper4Community StarterJun 16, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineCalifornia
Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires to check radial pull before paying for another alignment? Appreciate any ideas on what to check first.
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RoadHauler32Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 16, 2026permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. 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. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. If the VIN lookup is clean I'm still doing PPI.
SmoothTechCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 16, 2026permalink
The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. If one piece looks too good on the 2024 Kia EV9, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Not letting add-ons ride along because everyone does.
BoostedTraveler51Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 17, 2026permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2024 Kia EV9 so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Sleeping on the number either way.
BoostedTraveler51Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 18, 2026permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2024 Kia EV9 price probably got worse. Then the comparison gets honest. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
CleanSeller92Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 17, 2026permalink
Compare apples to apples or you'll get spun. Ask for out-the-door on the 2024 Kia EV9 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. Do that before you talk monthly again. Any freeze-frame data saved? Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
BoostedTraveler51Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 17, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. In California, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Kia EV9 comparison for me more than the sale price did. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
CleanSeller92Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 17, 2026permalink
Hard-won lesson from my last deal: 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 “line — alignment still pulls after tires,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Any freeze-frame data saved? Wrote this up on my lunch break.
QuattroCamper4Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 17, 2026permalink
Quick update: a second 2024 Kia EV9 quote made the first offer look ordinary. I asked for the buyer’s order in email, not a text.
CleanNomad75Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 17, 2026permalink
If I were shopping this, if one piece looks too good on the 2024 Kia EV9, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. That's the part that actually changes the decision. This is from a 2024 Kia EV9 in California. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. Doc fee is the line I'm watching.
CruiseGalCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 17, 2026permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. In California, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Kia EV9 comparison for me more than the sale price did. That's the part that actually changes the decision. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
EuroSeller14Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 17, 2026permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2024 Kia EV9 so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. Do that before you talk monthly again. This is from a 2024 Kia EV9 in California. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. PPI guy I use is booked until next week, so I'm waiting.
ApexBuyer74Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 17, 2026permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2024 Kia EV9 so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. Going to re-read the worksheet tonight.
PistonSeller89Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 17, 2026permalink
Hard-won lesson from my last deal: Ask for out-the-door on the 2024 Kia EV9 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. If they balk, that's your answer. On “line — alignment still pulls after tires,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
CleanSeller92Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 18, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: Ask for out-the-door on the 2024 Kia EV9 with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. Do that before you talk monthly again. When does it actually happen? I'll post OTD once I have two apples-to-apples sheets.
CleanSeller92Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 18, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. I would not wire money until I've seen the 2024 Kia EV9 and the title situation in person or via a trusted PPI. That's the part that actually changes the decision. When does it actually happen? Not wiring anything in the meantime.
CleanSeller92Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 18, 2026permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2024 Kia EV9 price probably got worse. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. This is from a 2024 Kia EV9 in California. Was this after sitting overnight? Calling insurance in the morning before I reply to the desk.
BoostedTraveler51Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 18, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. In California, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Kia EV9 comparison for me more than the sale price did. Then the comparison gets honest. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. Not wiring anything in the meantime.
ApexBuyer74Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 18, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2024 Kia EV9 price probably got worse. That's the part that actually changes the decision. The universe charges extra for guessing. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
ApexBuyer74Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 18, 2026permalink
The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. Two 2024 Kia EV9 quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Parts cannon is a personality type I try to avoid. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. Doc fee is the line I'm watching.
BoostedTraveler51Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 18, 2026permalink
Insurance and tax belong in the comparison, not as a surprise. 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 “line — alignment still pulls after tires,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. I asked for the buyer’s order in email, not a text.
QuattroCamper4Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 18, 2026permalink
OP update: I got two written quotes on the 2024 Kia EV9 and the out-the-door gap is bigger than the ads made it look. I screenshotted the quote for later.
CruiseGalCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 18, 2026permalink
Get the messy numbers in writing first. GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2024 Kia EV9 numbers without them. If they balk, that's your answer. On “line — alignment still pulls after tires,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
SmoothTechCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 18, 2026permalink
The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. If they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2024 Kia EV9 price probably got worse. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. This is from a 2024 Kia EV9 in California. Just my two cents from doing this recently. If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
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