Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 -= Naza-Kia Forte =- <Club> V6, Leaves You Speechless

views
     
StarGhazzer
post Apr 7 2010, 07:36 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(wnew @ Apr 7 2010, 05:26 PM)
Shoot film in Dugong
Actor guy sending his beautiful Girl friend to KLIA Airport. Girlfriend is going to very far country for something and not going come back for years. The Camera start shooting in the car "Dugong" . Guy actor was shouting" 10years!!" then they start quarreling and arguing . Then they stop..both of them lookout opposite car window. ..At same time..Actor Girl just have a flash back sweet memories with Actor Guy..Then Actor Guy also have a Flash back sweet memories with Actor Girl...but during the flash back memories is testing Kia Forte with Actor girl. They have fun...and finally put the booking at Naza with happy face..The during flash back memories moment the Guys get a call and shouting at the phone..: " How long we have..waited..Cant you doing right. How long ....hello..helloo(SA put up the phone)" Actor Girl comfort Actor guy scene comes in..

Shoot film at Airport
Very Fast when they reach KLIA ..all the flash back gone..Coming to reality..The scene show Actor Guy and Girl hugging each other and Actor girl cry...Actor guy take out the hankie and wipe the girl tears off..They talk and comfort each other(Shooting from Far angle).." Last call for flight MHXXX..please report to Gate XXX... Then come in the sad music...showing the both hand n is holding but reluctant to let it go...and then finally at last they let it goes..

Shoot film back to Car..

Guy drive back from KLIA..During the driving...A Huge Advertisement billboard KIA Forte....Den den den..sweet music Flash back of sweet memories...but now show more on Kia forte....And then Actor Guy is crying...sorry not cry...tears...coming out slowly from his eyes.. He wipe out his tears ...He cannot tahan...and rev kaw kaw on his acc pedal ...Camera shoot from the back of Dugong back side and car gone..

Guess wat...he drive to Naza show room..The walk up into customer counter...his SA come out and show Actor Guy the Kia Forte he has booked...SA then pointed to Another customer who was receiving a key by another SA..
Then Actor Guy watch it his booked forte drive out by another customer..Scene show disappointed face of Actor Guy..
Actor Guy turn away and take out his Credit Card..to SA....and pay full payment!!![Edited]so no need to wait for 3 month la... The Red forte is the Show room Car...Next Scene ....A Brand New Kia Redhot Forte drive out from Naza showroom..And leave Dugong Behind......

Wait that is not end of it.........................

10 years later(10 years).......

Scene start shooting at a lady hand..with hankie...Then scene show. A Glowing Redhot Kia forte park out side the Arrival road side lane..A man..hehehe...Actor Guy(Same look..Same Face)..comes out from forte....and walking to greet the women... the Women is expecting for a hug from Actor Guy......but then....A cute little kid come out from the Forte..shouted "Papa".....then here come out a Pregnant women...Both Actor Guy and Pregnant Women and the child Smile at the Women(Camera)...... And then finally, the camera shows the entire family looking towards the roadside, and voila!! New generation Forte... larger grill, more pointy headlamps reminiscent to the Optima, and LED lightstrips.

*
Fixed. tongue.gif
StarGhazzer
post Apr 7 2010, 09:03 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
drool.gif
user posted imageuser posted image
http://www.forteforums.com/forums/kia-fort...ch-crock89.html

LEDs are nicer beneath the eyes than above it.
StarGhazzer
post Apr 8 2010, 12:18 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(kia4te @ Apr 8 2010, 08:19 AM)
Hi,

More poison! Forte Bodykit installation (offered by Derrick Cheng- Facebook)

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif
Total damage: RM 1550, but very satisfied with the outlook. Neat and stylish!
Duration of installation: 1.5h
*
One of the nicer body kits around thumbup.gif
I still prefer stock biggrin.gif

The side skirts make the wheel look tiny, time for 18" rims eh?
StarGhazzer
post Apr 9 2010, 10:34 AM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(mavericksam @ Apr 9 2010, 10:30 AM)
contemplating getting the forte now instead of waiting for the new optima... tempting tempting...

but guess the prospect of 2.0 turbo, 6 speeder and the really gorgeous look might just sway me away...
*
Don't wait for the new Optima if you desperately need a new ride now... it's scheduled for 2011 outside of Korea, hence the fastest you can get it will be late this year. South east Asia usually get their cars slower than other regions, so you're probably looking at late 2011 or even 2012. Singapore will likley get it earlier than Msia.
StarGhazzer
post Apr 9 2010, 01:43 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(mavericksam @ Apr 9 2010, 11:46 AM)
not to say can't wait or not... Thought it would launch late this yer like forte (end of the year)... But if launch end of next year, I am not too sure then...

Anyway I like the sonata but with my Sis most likely getting it, not sure if I should... More over my other Sis likes it too...

Also dunno if they will take in 2.0 turbo... Hahaha... Heard that they are quite reluctant on that... Lauching os without turbo...
*
It would be a miracle if Naza brings the Optima in so fast. After all, they were almost 1 year late in bringing in the Forte and we all knew what happened to the 2.0L.

The 2.0 Turbo is not for every market. North America will be getting it, other regions most likely not. Australia won't though, although personally I think the Koreans and Japs should do what VW is doing - using smaller, more fuel efficient engines but turbo/supercharge it to provide adequate power. At the moment the known engines for the Optima are as below:
user posted image
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/2011-...ed-with-20.html

Anyway, the colours available for the Optima are pretty similar to the Sonata, except that Kia doesn't offer a metallic turqoise/teal.
user posted image
StarGhazzer
post Apr 9 2010, 07:58 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(ks1230 @ Apr 9 2010, 07:18 PM)
projector headlights on forte..  brows.gif
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/red...1041_resize.jpg
*
Great projectors, but ugly grill. It needs another projector for the smaller headlamp as well, and no smoked lamp glass please... very ahbeng. tongue.gif

The guru talks about Optima's design cues. And a sneak peak at the SX's interior which comes with sat nav screen.
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
StarGhazzer
post Apr 9 2010, 08:43 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(ks1230 @ Apr 9 2010, 08:10 PM)
haha..that is not my car..just found the pic on the internet and want to share wif u guys only..  smile.gif
*
I know... not Msian plate mah... laugh.gif

Fixed it. Lazy to put LEDs in... the Optima bumper also looks a bit skewed... malas to alter it now.
user posted image
StarGhazzer
post Apr 18 2010, 01:23 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(stupidbump @ Apr 17 2010, 06:00 PM)
I can't as I am in China right now. After project completed, will be back in June and planning to buy a new car.
Thats why I am here seeking 3rd party opinions. tongue.gif
My main concern for a new car is the space and comfort.
I have been looking from outside of altis, mazda3 and forte here...seems to me, correct me if i am wrong, altis is still more spacious than forte and mazda3.
Maybe you owners here who had been in an altis or mazda3 before purchasing the Forte can give me second opinions?

thank you all..
*
Never buy a car without test driving it.

Can't say much about the Altis as I've never really got a chance to sit in it, but space-wise the 3 is inferior to the Forte particularly in the rear. Again, like many others have mentioned, the Forte is the best bang for your buck. The 3 is generally regarded as having the best drive experience in this segment according to various reviews, but NVH is somewhat worse than others.


As for resale value, Toyotas and Hondas reign supreme in the Southeast Asian market. The Forte's second-hand value is yet to be known but the more demand for the car, the higher the value it will be.
StarGhazzer
post Apr 18 2010, 08:03 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
Bugger weekend... finally got no shifts rostered on Sat and Sun but friends all working/busy... ended up spending 2 hours washing, waxing, and polishing Cera... now really bling bling liao thumbup.gif
user posted image
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «


This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Apr 18 2010, 08:05 PM
StarGhazzer
post Apr 18 2010, 09:27 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(limeuu @ Apr 18 2010, 09:13 PM)
weekend roster earns you big bucks..... biggrin.gif

btw, what exactly did you pay for your cerato, all in?
*
I would rather have my weekends off to chill out despite the money. Weekend payrates are good but not as much as you'd imagine.
For Cera... I didn't haggle until the lowest possible price due to several reasons (time constraints, availability etc), but let's just say sub-27K with some usual add-ons that dealers often throw in.

This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Apr 18 2010, 09:28 PM
StarGhazzer
post Apr 18 2010, 09:31 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(ShaLong @ Apr 18 2010, 09:22 PM)
weejie  brows.gif
*
erm... hi? tongue.gif
StarGhazzer
post Apr 18 2010, 09:36 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(limeuu @ Apr 18 2010, 09:33 PM)
used to be triple rate........and the vietnamese used to love to take the weekends...........

so the price works to about rm80k........which makes the rm92 price here good value for money, close to the REAL value, compared to usual japs..........
*
This is what the Forte set out to do - show the Japs that they are overcharging people for their cars. But of course, the issue of tax comes into play, but honestly nearly 130K for a Civic 2.0? I love the Civic very much but I'll save the 30+K for a 2.0 Forte thank you very much.
StarGhazzer
post Apr 19 2010, 08:04 AM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(ShaLong @ Apr 18 2010, 09:50 PM)
太空人。。 wer r u now??  blush.gif
*
Outer spaceAustralia.

QUOTE(Beatmasta @ Apr 18 2010, 10:38 PM)
totaly agree with you..i wanted to buy the civic in the begining but then the price is killing with other commitments I would have to sacrifice. I didn't know there's a Kia forte exist in the market, which suppose to end me up with the City. Good thing my fren introduce me to this underdog Kia forte..best deal for the money well spent. Never look back
with regrets.
*
The City is not a bad car to be honest. Stylish design, cavernous boot (despite its narrow exterior), "Honda" badge... but the price is crazy. Yet like the Jazz it's going to be a seller. It's like iPod really... not necessary the best product on the market nor the cheapest, but people just want to get one. Marketing... over here in Australia you hardly see Kia advertisements apart from during events sponsored by them (Australian Open).

QUOTE(TrekY22 @ Apr 18 2010, 11:48 PM)
My colleague and I were out for lunch in my 4te last week, he was messing with my aircond buttons.
Suddenly, there was this really bad smell in the car, he looks at me and asks ... did you fart ? we were accusing each other for a few minutes, i almost had to take out my steering lock from the back ..... then i noticed .. he pressed the 'Auto' button and the air intake changed from inside air to outside air because of that. i found out that AUTO forces you to take outside air ... and that time there was a smelly drain next to the car !!!
if you change it back to inside air, it cancels AUTO ...  do you guys experience that ?  ( the AUTO function, not the dumb irritating colleague.)
*
Press auto, then press the recycled air button... mine still remains in auto.
However I never use auto mode as it often cranks the fan speed up to 3 or even 4.... too noisy.
StarGhazzer
post Apr 23 2010, 05:20 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(ShaLong @ Apr 23 2010, 10:38 AM)
correct... bravo... vios is 神车ah.. on road oso yeng abit.. correct??  brows.gif
*
神车 LOLOLOL... 够力!

QUOTE(PhilHellmuth @ Apr 23 2010, 10:21 AM)
sigh ... so divided now.

Went to Toyota showroom yest to look at the facelift Vios ...

As expected, the sales manager bashed Forte a lot - mainly on 2nd hand value and durablility after 5 yrs ... - many problems konon ..

Den he compared with Spectra 2nd value after 6 yrs only 11k .

Sigh ......
*
No need to have headache lah...

I personally think if the salesperson is bashing a rival model it means he has no confidence in his product and has to resort to underhand tactics. What the Toyota salesperson could have done is emphasise the Toyota brand and their market image instead of resorting to badmouthing other products. As a Forte owner and being in a Forte forum it wouldn't be surprising for us to say the Forte is the better car, but one man's meat is another's poison.

The easiest way is to test drive the Vios and then jump into a Forte and see the difference. If you realise what Kia is offering, then you might change your perception about Korean cars instead of listening to the skewed, prejudiced comments of the majority. If you still like the Vios, then go ahead and buy it. At the end of the day you want a car that you feel comfortable in, not what we tell you to buy.

QUOTE(Beatmasta @ Apr 23 2010, 05:02 PM)
Owh whitey so sexy from behind..  drool.gif

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

*
drool.gif

Very nice photography by a professional photographer.

The only way to improve it? Change the City into a Koup.
StarGhazzer
post Apr 23 2010, 07:59 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(*7* @ Apr 23 2010, 07:20 PM)
that's y i kinda trollling them..coz they r damn cocky...just forte only but damn lanci. puiii

not all forte drivers on the road are cocky but i can say most forte drivers from lyn are cocky
*
Don't generalise. You were the one who started trolling here by posting "city more better " without any explanation why the City is a better car. Act like a kid and you shall be treated like one.

QUOTE(PhilHellmuth @ Apr 23 2010, 07:39 PM)
Yup..going to test drive the car tomorrow.. Weekday not free ma.. So temporary ask some questions here lor ...  icon_idea.gif

Yes I'm confused currently.. but my mind is already kinda set like 80% buying Forte .. Just making sure of it now .. hehe

Thanks
*
Yes, test drive the Forte & the Vios before making your mind. It would be easier for us to provide specific answers should you have any questions after test driving it.

Some tips which may help during your test drive:
1. Sit in all seats, but focus more on the driver's side as you'll spend most time there.
2. Think about who else is using your car. If you need to ferry many people very often, interior space will be a huge factor.
3. Drive on different roads if possible - slow taman roads and fast highways. If possibly go for twisty roads where you can test for body roll during turning. Don't need to race like madman during test drive even though petrol is free. Treat the test drive the way you are going to use your car.
4. Off the radio and turn down the air-con. Some salespeople like to crank up the volume to overwhelm the noise of the engine strain/poor NVH.
5. Ask about service intervals, costs, and warranties.
6. If the salesperson offers freebies, make sure they print it out black and white on your invoice.
StarGhazzer
post Apr 23 2010, 08:35 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(ShaLong @ Apr 23 2010, 08:07 PM)

en lo .. macam a movie oni.. ice kacang puppy love.. the gary chow alwiz said one.. "我切掉“ ... lolz

*
??? Macam movie sweat.gif

QUOTE(PhilHellmuth @ Apr 23 2010, 08:03 PM)
Thanks man for ur advise  thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif

What i was offered by this SA :

1.6 SX - 81,600
1 full tank of petrol
1 steering lock
200 rebate on air cool tint

Thats all he offer me .

Is it a reasonable offer or can i get a better 1?
*
Can't say whether it's a good deal coz I'm in Australia. The others might be able to give you better advice on price. But again, make sure those freebies are written down black and white if you decide to buy from them.

And one more thing, try to visit more dealers if it's convenient. Most salespeople would match or even better deals offered by competitors, but of course don't bullshit otherwise as it's easily exposed. The 2nd dealer which I visited matched the freebies (mats, full tank petrol) offered by my 1st dealer, had the colour I wanted available in car yard hence no need to wait, cut the price by $50 (not much but better than nothing), gave free tinting, and offered 10% off parts for future servicing.

This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Apr 23 2010, 08:38 PM
StarGhazzer
post Apr 25 2010, 11:11 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera


QUOTE(choonwai11 @ Apr 25 2010, 04:39 PM)
Added on April 25, 2010, 4:41 pmdid you guys feel forte is not smart enough to downshifting it self when need it?

i need to press really hard until max then only will downshift.....bit different from the other auto car i drive.

but lucky got shiftronic......
*
Gearbox wise, just don't expect too much with the Forte's box as it's probably one of the downsides to this otherwise brilliant package. Without the shiftronic, you'd want to kick its arse to get it moving. I'm using shiftronic full time now, the full auto mode is just too sluggish in up/downshifting.

Forte's auto gear box is dumb in the sense that it upshifts too early from 2nd to 3rd once the speed hits 30-40kmh mark and the torque dip kicks in... the lag is very significant to the extent of annoying. Downshifting has a problem as well - try turning 90degree corners at speeds >40kmh and you'll notice that the box struggles to decide whether to downshift to 2nd gear or maintain in 3rd. Most of the time it'll stay in 3rd but once you exit the corner you'll get the torque dip again. What I normally do is brake hard early, downshift to 2nd, and accelerate + upshift once exiting the corner.

Using shiftronic to upshift from 2nd to 3rd when your speed hits 50kmh (and at 65-70kmh for 3rd to 4th) will maintain acceleration much better, although keep doing that your FC will suffer.

Having said that, the shiftronic mode is quite sensitive that if you upshift at the wrong rpm or upshift when you're pressing the gas hard, it'll shriek loudly for a split second as the tacho needle shoots up like an amateur does using a manual box.

There is an ECU upgrade available by Kia to improve the autobox, but not sure whether it is available in Msia, or Australia for now. Should be.

QUOTE(miet @ Apr 25 2010, 10:48 PM)
Just get the 2.0, u'll never regret.
I'm very satisfied with the power... now on the road I'm confident to cucuk many cars unlike my previous car waja only dare to cucuk small cars.
*
I'm actually too used to the 2.0L's acceleration now that I don't feel that it's as quick as before... Want 2.4L now or the Optima's 2.0GDI Turbo. tongue.gif
StarGhazzer
post Apr 25 2010, 11:55 PM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(terces @ Apr 25 2010, 11:33 PM)
and anyone.. pls record it and upload it to youtube for people without tv at home .. like me  doh.gif
*
available online...
http://www.8tv.com.my/Shows/MainNormal.asp...=1&TemplateID=3

Forte vs Civic... drool.gif

can't wait for next week... see whether they have the same experience as I had.
StarGhazzer
post Apr 30 2010, 08:51 AM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(x5m5 @ Apr 30 2010, 12:09 AM)
hyundai just launched the new elantra.......marvelous!!!
http://www.worldcarfans.com/110042925931/a...avante-unveiled
*
Awesome... makes my Forte look a bit outdated sweat.gif Kia, facelift please tongue.gif
But honestly, I still prefer the chiseled look of Kias than the curves of Hyundais. Nevertheless, both Koreans are making the Japs look plain... Let's see whether the new 9th gen Civic can turn the tables for the Japs or not.
StarGhazzer
post May 3 2010, 05:01 AM

太空人
*******
Senior Member
5,355 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cera
QUOTE(ruth1977 @ May 2 2010, 10:26 PM)
5 minutes to go for Driven  rclxms.gif  BTW, I have just tested the shiftronic and when the power in 2nd gear is CARGASMIC drool.gif  drool.gif  drool.gif . I just want to ask what are the ideal or recommended speed and rpm for each gear (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th). Sorry if sounding like a noob but I never had a manual car and I do not want to spoil the gearbox with my abuse and lack of knowledge on the shiftronic function  icon_question.gif
*
Notice the red markings at the 30kmh and 50kmh? That's roughly the speeds where the auto box upshifts (30 for 2->3 and 50 for 3-4). However when using shift-tronic it's better to upshift from 2nd to 3rd at 40kmh and 55-60kmh for 3rd to 4th for smooth shifting yet maintaining some degree of torque. For more acceleration, upshift from 3rd to 4th at 60-70kmh...

The shiftronic doesn't allow upshifts from 2nd to 3rd if your speed is less than 30kmh or 3rd to 4th if <50kmh despite moving the stick manually. Which makes sense anyway - no point using 4th gear when you're rolling at 40kmh.

You can of course upshift at higher rpms say 3500 to 4000 or even higher. That way you get much more acceleration especially on highways but for normal urban driving smooth and steady is what you're looking for.
« Next Oldest · Car Clubs · Next Newest »
 

2 Pages  1 2 >Top
Topic ClosedOptions
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
 0.0568sec    0.08    7 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 9th December 2025 - 06:52 AM
All Rights Reserved © 2002- 2025 Vijandren Ramadass (~unite against racism~)
Removal Request
Powered by Invision Power Board © 2025  IPS, Inc.