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 Kia Forte, When will this beauty launch in MAS?

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julz76
post Nov 2 2009, 05:05 PM

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Hey guys, I've been reading with much interest on your forum on the Kia Forte since last week and am pretty 'hooked' on this car..based on its reviews.
like most of you..I can't wait for the launch, test drive it and seriously consider the Forte to replace my old junk.
hahaha...

anyway, just to share on the interest rate I got from a KIA SA today:
5 years @ 3.25%
7 years @ 3.4%
9 years @ 3.5%

QUOTE(frequency @ Nov 2 2009, 11:01 AM)
hi anyone know the interest rate for the loan?and the plan?
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julz76
post Nov 2 2009, 07:40 PM

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QUOTE(twtang @ Nov 2 2009, 07:29 PM)
Hi Julz, how about price? Firmed at 93k for 2.0 spec?
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Price are all tentative but roughly should be around there I guess.
Everything pending the launch confirmation...
u going for 2.0 spec?
julz76
post Nov 2 2009, 09:21 PM

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QUOTE(phelix @ Nov 2 2009, 08:48 PM)
not apple to apple comparison..
rondo looks good too...
if you have family with kids than better go for rondo...

however.. got informed that launching date should be 15th November~  icon_idea.gif  rclxm9.gif
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Yeah..Nov 15th.
That's what I heard too.
Maybe we should all group up to get a group discount eh, bro..? rclxm9.gif
hahaha..wishful thinking.

Btw, Rondo..is it good?
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post Nov 3 2009, 11:58 AM

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QUOTE(madman20 @ Nov 3 2009, 01:02 AM)
Huhu..November 15..exactly 2 weeks from today..can't wait
UHuhuh...bulk..xD My friend and I also interested to order together..and need to trade in my car..

I hope I can get high trade in for my Wira 1.3 Year 2000 =S
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Bulk purchase and bulk finance..hahaha!!!
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Together we get group discounts for the car and financing.
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Think its possible meh...?
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julz76
post Nov 3 2009, 12:03 PM

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QUOTE(Burgerlim @ Nov 3 2009, 10:35 AM)
its demand and supply mah...
at 1st ppl doubt.. and they throw 1st batch SX at 46K EX at 39K!!!! inclusive COE.. that price.. you cant even get picanto a year back.. (COE super low).
then gradually up as order increase lo... and now SX is like 60K..
Cos its selling like hot cakes here... in comparison... to T&H&S.. now all throwing in branded BK, all accessories.. etc etc... but price term still no where close wor..
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So, brother Burger, are u suggesting we all don't buy and let the price drop then we all-out assault?
hahaha...then, we, 'possible' future Forte owners should unite!

p/s: wonder if any Kia and/or Naza ppl reading these forums and reporting back for their pre-launch survey?
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post Nov 3 2009, 12:32 PM

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QUOTE(jimmy.soo @ Nov 3 2009, 12:06 PM)
but case could be different from here,

maybe they're selling expensive first, den if later no demand den they will drop the price?

or first batch aka CBU more expensive after that CKD cheaper? shiet~~~ =.=''
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All the suspense, huh?
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post Nov 3 2009, 01:31 PM

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QUOTE(twtang @ Nov 3 2009, 01:20 PM)
I was based on Citra II Rondo case making an assumption. Rondo was first brought in with 800 units as CBU, and lucky buyer got the CBU car. Then later stage, all Rondo stocks are considered CKD (tipu CKD, 90% still import, Naza only put on steering, bumper etc.) and price is same with the 800 units.

I am not sure Forte will go thru the same strategy. If so, of course the first batch will be better, becoz it is CBU mah.

I have just came back from Kia Puchong office, tested drive Rondo, the sales guy told me Forte will be launched 24th Nov.

So, we have two dates now, 15th & 24th.
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Any price confirmation, bro?

BTW, how was your Rondo test drive?
Ada bagus or not?
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post Nov 3 2009, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(twtang @ Nov 3 2009, 01:45 PM)
Forte 2.0 price will be 93k. That was what the sales person told me. For Rondo case, the CKD has taken out something compare to CBU.

I also hope that Forte follow the Rondo strategy.

@julz76: Rondo not bad man. RM84,888 with 4k discount further 2.0litre car + 7 seater. Very steady and I have read some forums, got good comment about this car.

That's why I will be headache soon if Forte is another great car.
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well..go with the feel, bro!
may the force be with you.

wait for Forte and then test-drive it.
then, take you time to make a decision.

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post Nov 4 2009, 12:34 PM

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QUOTE(twtang @ Nov 4 2009, 11:59 AM)
I also headache...Rondo vs Forte...
man...
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which naza branch u go..?
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post Nov 4 2009, 06:45 PM

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wah..looks like plenty of Forte enthusiasts here.
we can start a club for Forte owners.
hahaha..but first must test drive then get car first.

well, we should gather all interested party to the launch n like i said..talk to branch manager for our 'fleet' purchase. hahaha..for the brothers here who has made the booking..can ask your SA whether boleh ah? sure he/she will see his/her sales go up with our group purchase ya.
then maybe can offer discount.
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post Nov 4 2009, 10:38 PM

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QUOTE(phelix @ Nov 4 2009, 10:21 PM)
but this min don't wanna trade in my gen2 with good price..
that's why i haven't place my booking yet and looking forward with city ruby kia SA..
she said she can take it with 24k depends on condition.. that min only offer me 21k..wtf..
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City Ruby? Hahaha...
Bro, ask City Ruby and/or Min whoever SA u guys know about our group booking see whether any benefits or freebies like BK, etc-lah.
Your city ruby also Puchong branch ah?
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post Nov 4 2009, 10:53 PM

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Hahaha..i thought City Ruby was an SA called Siti Ruby n u purposely wanted to syiok-syiok change her name..
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post Nov 4 2009, 11:18 PM

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QUOTE(zookri @ Nov 4 2009, 10:51 PM)
pm me if anyone interested with this car.. m from kajang
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u a dealer or SA with Naza/Kia?
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post Nov 5 2009, 10:02 AM

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Guys..read this..I posted a question on Facebook in the "Kia Forte Malaysia" page and got a reply from a Nicholas Gomez who happens to be Naza Kia's business development and operations support manager.

ME:
I think most concern are whether the car will be Naza or maintained as Kia? Secondly, Kia has been known to give discounts if the sales are not good and most buyers who buys during the launch are thus, worried!
Lastly, after-sales services, I heard are not good in Malaysia.
I'm considering the Forte if I can ease the doubts I have on Kia.

NG:
- Forte is the name of the car and it is a Kia Motors product
- It was announced during the recent Picanto launch that the Malaysian factory has passed KMC's latest, stringent audit and will be Kia Motors regional manufacturing hub
- As of 2007 Naza Kia has issued HQ-released OFFICIAL price lists. Any dealers not complying can forget about their future with new models
- Aftersales: 3 to 4 fold improvements in "Fix Right First Time" and ability to diagnose problems
- No discounts. Prices from now start as low as possible and go UP! (Not down).

Forte marks a turning point for Kia products in Malaysia.
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post Nov 5 2009, 10:19 AM

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QUOTE(jimmy.soo @ Nov 5 2009, 10:15 AM)
hahaha if thats the case, better grab the first batch or 2nd before they jack up the price.... but i doubt they will jack up the price lor due to the market here its not competitive at all
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probably not so soon maybe gradually after the 1st year of launch if sales is really good.
i'm getting excited about this new baby..just like you guys here.
hahaha...

but a question to you car-experts (which I ain't), would the 1.6EX be a good enough value-for-money car?
or the 1.6SX would be even better worth?
I read that some of you will go for 1.6EX n upgrade the Push Button..can be done?
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post Nov 5 2009, 11:20 PM

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QUOTE(madman20 @ Nov 5 2009, 09:37 PM)
Wah..you're gonna do your booking already? I think I'll go have a look on both Kia Puchong and City Ruby this coming Saturday
Ouch..but from afar can't really see though

As for rims..I'm not sure I'll get a 17 incher..probably settle with 16 incher..unless can afford..anyone knows the prices for rims for 17 + tyres? =P
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Bro, when u go do your booking ask the SA you bring a buddy buy extra go special o not?
if got then PM me..I will also look for the same SA.
hahaha..

seems like everyone here is getting excited..FORTE!!
btw, got the leaflet and the logo is Naza instead of Kia.
i also saw an attachment letter which the Branch Operations & Business Development Department circulated to all Branch Managers dated 3rd Nov.
seems they are (quote) "expecting massive booking" (unquote).
any of you seen that letter..?
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post Nov 6 2009, 01:32 AM

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QUOTE(madman20 @ Nov 6 2009, 01:20 AM)
Gonna go see 2 places..Puchong branch and the City Ruby in Sunway
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cityruby..that's a dealer?
near where..?
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post Nov 6 2009, 05:44 PM

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QUOTE(jimmy.soo @ Nov 6 2009, 01:32 PM)
haha the SA definitely can recognize me lerrr tongue.gif i dunno how many trips i've been there liao hehe

yeah at first he dunno one, den i mentioned phelix haha den he remembered, i asked if we do group booking can get any further discount or not, he said price is fixed already wor

i even ask for freebies hahah, he said definitely will have but not sure what those freebies are
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The next person who's gonna quote Jimmy & Phelix will be me..hahaha.
Phelix/Jimmy, tell Min we have big group and its growing.
And, i will be next to visit him..got his card d..
Hahaha..i was also there yesterday with my brother about 3pm and didn't see Min guess he's busy.

Anyway, today I talked to an SA from PJ branch.
I 1st texted her that I got a gang of 5 people keen to buy together.
Wah..immediately she called me..kekeke.
She said since price not fixed so dunno what can give.
But she said definitely she can probably offer the following:
Full Tank Petrol;
Rubber Mat;
Voucher for Tinting RM200 from Cool World.

Then i told her..wah..this kinda offer if I buy Myvi also can-lor.
Then, she said wait for confirmation then she see what she can offer.
She said if she give banyak-banyak then her commission sikit-sikit only.

Then I asked her whther can change Naza emblem to Kia.
She said dunno yet.
I said if can..give us this as Freebie-lor.
I think she wanna pengsan liao cos I also asked her throw in Body kit but she said kereta baru..belum ada BK lagi.

Keep u guys posted if got update!
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post Nov 8 2009, 05:37 PM

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QUOTE(madman20 @ Nov 7 2009, 11:03 PM)
Arara..just give it a try lor..he'll try to make an arrangement to see my car next week..hopefully can get a better price than 9k.. >_>

If I sell the car..then no transport to work..die lorr
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bro madman,
wat car are u trading in for 9k?
so..u guys placed booking with Min?


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QUOTE(jimmy.soo @ Nov 8 2009, 01:08 PM)
hahah yeah phelix is right, if its not KL plate u'll get lower... i wonder why lol

hopefully this car wont gives us much problem, work just like any other japs brand out there tongue.gif else my parent's going to kill me haha
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jimmy, they offer u lower price if not KL plate?
which state plate is your car?
Penang ah..?


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post Nov 8 2009, 06:16 PM

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QUOTE(jimmy.soo @ Nov 8 2009, 06:12 PM)
hahahaha i've just changed my color from grey/brown to white
and 2ndary color is red biggrin.gif
hahaha yup thumbup.gif penang plate
so in the end, i decided not to trade in.... im selling to end user straight, better offer hehe
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aiyoh..my car also Penang mari.
chia-lat lor..
so, u advertised in the classified or what..?
i also wanna trade in my old car lor but since u guys say non-KL plate value another 1k down.
sigh... rclxub.gif

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