Did anyone get their Forte yet?

Sweetpea123 which SA/dealer is this who can give a cash rebate? Hot seller, long waiting period and already resorting to cash rebates? Good luck then people, this SA is trying to devalue the car and spoil the value of it already!!

Well this is an odd comment. If there were all these 'problems' why is it selling well in the US? Bobby Ang reported on the Facebook fan page that it handles better than his Audi A4!

[quote=rapidbumi,Dec 12 2009, 11:02 PM]
[quote=jason5191,Dec 12 2009, 03:36 PM]
hey people see this :
http://paultan.org/2009/12/12/kia-posts-bi...e-selling-well/

the 2nd last comment :
"Kia would recall forte / cerato in no time… there was several problem already in forte’s suspension / handling."
Has anyone heard about that ?

dont worry guys... these statement might be from some other cars SA(their sales affected).. nuthin official from KIA or NAZA..

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OMG you installed an alarm system? Did you get anything in writing confirming it won't affect your warranty? The Forte uses multiplex wiring. Cannot cut and join. Not being able to integrate with your remote means ... I don't know but you should assess these add-ons after spending so much on your car.

This Kia Auto Accessories uses the Kia name but are they in any way related to Kia Motors? Hmm!!! Ask if this is approved by Kia Motors R&D. I bet you it's not since they cannot even integrate your key remote.

Are they cutting/splicing any wires? Multiplex means one wire carries more than one signal. Cutting/splicing means the signals will get jumbled up, your car's wiring may go crazy.

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Added on December 13, 2009, 12:49 amSo sweetpea123 where did you book your car? SA's name? Did you get a discount?

This post has been edited by BikerVoodoo: Dec 13 2009, 12:49 AM

Isn't King Long a Korean bus maker?

The windscreen problem is no longer an issue for Malaysian-spec Forte models, according to www.facebook.com/kiamalaysia

The number of members there are still small though.

MY Forte sounds so 'local'. FOG or FOC's my vote.

Feb onwards

So Shamsul did you report in to Naza Kia toll-free?

Maybe he mistook the 1.6 SX for a 2.0 SX?

266K go test @ Juru Auto City lah.

Don't mess up your electrical system!

Actually the Schreyer Line is the grille outline itself. Not including the headlights.

Meguiars has a whole range of good stuff and even a forum to discuss/learn how to do it right. Check it out.

bbear: What was the name of the person in Juru Auto City who told you that?

Good that you got the name. Call toll-free 1-800-888-542 and report.

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Added on December 13, 2009, 11:12 pmYeah but if your multiplex wiring goes crazy and the car needs a major overhaul of its electrical system, will ManCanDo warranty that? I wouldn't risk it. Is it that hard to manually fold your door mirrors?

This post has been edited by BikerVoodoo: Dec 13 2009, 11:12 PM

SIGH! If no one ever reports, they won't improve. Things will stay the same and people will face the same problems.

Why is CKD so bad and you trust CBU only? Check the quality of the Optima and Rondo. It is identical to the Forte you see in the showrooms. Sadly in Malaysia people equate CBU or CKD with preconceived notions of QUALITY and quality is what they are really looking for. Ask how many problems have occured in the Optima, Rondo, Spectra5 and Sportage. I've heard of none, and the Optimas are being abused as taxis here in KL too!

[julz the fast paced growth rate is amazing, but Malaysians still believe in 'image' and instead of comparing they automatically believe CKD Melaka is superior, or CKD Thailand/Indonesia or Shah Alam (UMW) is better just because of the Japanese association.