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 -= Naza-Kia Forte =- <Club> V7, Leaves You Speechless

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MadDigital
post Jun 12 2010, 11:42 AM

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Hi Fortezans!

1st post for me on this thread. This network at LYN is the greatest resource for the Forte.. and the most happening!! smile.gif Better than other forums regarding the Forte.. cool.

I just finished reading thru V7... And that took me awhile. I don't think i can go thru V1-V6.. too long...

I am currently driving a City 1.5 VTEC. But i see the Forte as an upgrade to the City. Now seriously consider a Forte 1.6 SX. The specs are way2 better than the City. Even compared Forte and the Lancer GX 2.0, Forte has better specs.

For my driving style (city driver), seldom go outstation, 1.6 is good enough. Cannot fully utilise a 2.0 anyway.

The current issues for me:
1) Warranty. 2 years is definitely not enough. The number of electronics on board, a failure is bound to happen. We need coverage for that. Yesterday talked with the SA, there is no extended warranty for the Forte as yet. So this is quite a big issue.
2) Resale value. Generally ppl still don't trust KIA. No doubt the Forte is a great car. But not everybody knows that. So still will affect the value..

Now working on getting a 1.6SX.
Any ideas on how to address the issues?

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MadDigital
post Jun 12 2010, 07:29 PM

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QUOTE(kiaforteclub @ Jun 12 2010, 01:20 PM)
if u are a city driver (no pun intended) u can opt for 75k EX model less worries on electronics. its a great price for a conti feel car. somemore EX model has better FC than SX cause of less weight & 15 rims. EX uses space saving spare tire so its much lighter already. safety wise still 2.0SX is tops with 1.6 SX 2nd. EWP is coming soon as they tie up with insurance company to offer the 3 extra years and previous owners are able to add on by paying a small sum only. most mfg already give 2+3 so KIA is heading that way too.

any other makes also face lower resale value compare to T & H. Mazda? Subaru? Daihatsu? all japs but still face low resale value much like many contis. but guying a car is for yourself to drive and not for the 2nd owner to feel u sold him a good car. u have to get a car u can live with 24/7/365 so make up your own mind do not let gossips sway your decisions.

i can say most of us owners are 1st time KIA owners and not having any major problems with their Branch SC but 3rd party SC I'm not sure. so pls go back to Branch SC for peace of mind. they truly improve from last time based on previous owners feedback.

happy deciding ok
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Good Tips!
I guess there is always a first time to be a Kia owner.. hehe..
Hoping the EWP will come soon..
MadDigital
post Jul 3 2010, 03:49 PM

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QUOTE(limeuu @ Jul 3 2010, 12:01 PM)
i have already come to the conclusion that the veer to the left is a generic problem due to an intrinsic design fault, and likely uncorrectable.........so we will have to live with it..........
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That doesn't sound very encouraging.. Have read a lot of complaints on the veering to the left problem. Has no one found a solution to this? I
MadDigital
post Jul 11 2010, 05:18 PM

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QUOTE(saimatkong @ Jul 11 2010, 11:38 AM)
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Melaka TT! Woots!  wink.gif

Hope everyone do enjoy even KFC and me really exhausted coz need to chase the convoy and shoot. Fortezen really cannot slow down!~  rolleyes.gif
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Excellent photos!
Really show the power of the forte..

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