Kia Borrego donor makes a difference

When C.M. arrived in our system with their KIA donation late in June, we had to pause. “What is a KIA Borrego?” we wondered. The model just didn’t ring a bell. That, it turns out, was for good reason. This SUV had an unusually short run. But more on that later.

With a little more digging I discovered that we’d actually seen another Borrego donation…almost 10 years ago! Back in 2018 a Calgary KIA donor gifted a re-sale ready Borrego. Sent to auction, it raised a gift of $664.87 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada!

C.M.’s SUV was donated ready for its last ride. Our agent deemed it recycle-ready and a gift of several hundred dollars will be sent to the donor’s chosen charity. They note,

“I recently donated my 2009 KIA Borrego to Donate a Car Canada with proceeds going to Windsor Cancer Care Foundation. I was very pleased with the entire process dealing with Donate a Car. They explained everything clearly, returned calls promptly and arrived to pick up my car right on time. It was a pleasure to work with them and I would definitely recommend them if you have a vehicle you no longer need.“

A bit more about this unique vehicle

Consumer Reports describes it best, “The Borrego has traditional body-on-frame construction and impressive towing capacity. The 3.8-liter V6 delivers strong and refined performance and 16 mpg overall. A 4.6-liter V8 is optional. Steering is responsive but handling can get a bit lumbering. Emergency handling can be disconcerting, but stability control keeps it ultimately secure. The ride is stiff and punishing and the Borrego tends to heave and pitch in bumpy corners. Interior room is generous, with a useful third-row seat, and the quiet cabin is well-finished. Controls are simple and there is lots of equipment for the price. The Borrego was discontinued after the 2009 model.“

Another take:

“The Kia Borrego was a mid-sized SUV that offered seating for seven with options for a V6 or a more powerful V8 engine, with either two-wheel or four-wheel drive. It featured plenty of interior options, multiple trim levels and a competitive price tag. Due to lackluster sales, Kia discontinued the model in 2010, with it only ever being in production for one year.” (https://www.jdpower.com/cars/history/kia/borrego)

Kia donors are kickin’ it coast-to-coast!

Curious about other Kia donations and their happy donors? Take a peep at another donor snapshot and be inspired to dive in on your own donation experience! The process is simple, quick, and free!

First, fill in an online donation form. Then, sit back and wait for your phone to ring. That will be your tow agent calling to arrange a free tow! Next, it’s just a matter of time until your tax receipt (from your charity of choice) shows up in your inbox.

Every car counts when you donate it! Whether re-sold or recycled, those donation dollars make all of the difference and we can’t wait to work with you in supporting the charity you care about.

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