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

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tararan
post May 10 2010, 04:17 PM

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QUOTE(allic @ May 8 2010, 10:58 PM)
paid the booking fee today after test drove the second time... felt excited till now. smile.gif

Does metal bronze with bk look good?
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heard the package for EX no longer come with BK and sport rims start from today?

any price change for 1.6SX?
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post May 18 2010, 07:23 AM

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QUOTE(dukunet @ May 17 2010, 11:56 PM)
somewhere in penang mainland... will try get the info and get back to u...
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let me know too! thanks!
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post May 27 2010, 01:14 PM

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by following this thread, saw alot of minor issues found in forte and has been settled timely before or during the 1st service. good job indeed for KIA (or isit NAZA?)

just wondering did the service centre in Penang offer the same level of services like what we have in KL and PJ branch? any northern region forte owner care to comment? hmm.gif

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post May 28 2010, 07:09 AM

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QUOTE(phil_ @ May 27 2010, 11:03 PM)
For those owners in Penang island, which service center do you go to? What do you think about their service?

I'm staying in Bayan Lepas area, the only KIA service center that i am aware of is the one at sungai dua, near to Kuey Tiao T'ng.

Will be getting my car next Monday/Tuesday, waiting for my preferred number at JPJ only smile.gif
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I was asking the same question before but no one reply me yet.

mind to share from which dealer you getting this car? whats the running number plate now? pls PM me biggrin.gif

Spotted another service center at Petani road.
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post May 29 2010, 11:48 PM

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Im going to get my 1.6SX soon. still waiting bank approval for loan. but should be getting my forte by next thursday biggrin.gif happy~

kinda undecide whether should I take white color or bright silver.... more towards white but abit worry with the maintenance... any white color forte owner, do you having hard time maintaining your car? care to share?

Is there any paint protection shop in Penang??

Also, the SA recommend me to take Ecotint brand safety film + tint. is it a good buy? i see myforte club more towards Aircool. which one can be better for cutting down the heat???
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post Jun 1 2010, 08:48 AM

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QUOTE(Taipan052 @ Jun 1 2010, 08:37 AM)
iridium spark plugs and air filter?
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just wondering if changing both of this will void the warranty or not?
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post Jun 1 2010, 04:41 PM

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QUOTE(redrum77 @ Jun 1 2010, 04:37 PM)
how much is Llumar Crystal 5 ?
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I'm also considering which one should get...

my SA offer me Ecotint Impeccable Series but it close to rm2k lo....

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post Jun 1 2010, 05:21 PM

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QUOTE(Adin @ Jun 1 2010, 04:50 PM)
I think Ecotint the best one is Ray Barrier, lots of good comment about it. Of coz, the price too tongue.gif
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ya... the price quoted by that online seller also close to what my SA quote me.
NORMAL RM 2000 NOW RM Call (Standard Saloon)

Forte is under STANDARD SALOON. hahaha rclxub.gif

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post Jun 3 2010, 10:48 AM

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QUOTE(sugen @ Jun 3 2010, 09:42 AM)
Guys,
Update 1: 3/6, 9.30am. BULK ORDER DOOR VISOR CLOSED ! As, i think we hardly can get 50 pax. In order not to disappointing you guys i decided to CLOSE THIS BULK & proceed with 50 pcs 's ORDER in order to get this price of RM 60. Therefore, got some left. You guy can still put in your name up to 50 pax.

Things to take note:

This is DIRECT BUKL order from CHINA Supplier & import process is complicated. RM 60 include vessel shipping fees + customs tax+ 5% gov sales tax. Please take note that this is trading process where custom & sales tax is properly declare.. The process need about 2-3 weeks (estimated) for the goods to reach CHN port warehouse-->Port Klang--> Penang. As usual, i will update from time to time on the stock movement. Pls be patient..

1. Ooi Hean Team - FB
2. d4u2c- myforteclub
3. Louisshim- KFM
4. vaio pavilion- LYN
5. olitabin
6. shamsul_MY
7. irenic - LYN
8. allic - LYN
9. Dukunet - LYN
10. kelantan black forte - myforteclub
11. vincentteng - LYN
12. apiltzs -LYN
13. Adi - FB
13. JOCKO- myforteclub
14. ncsterry - myforteclub
15. dayanun - myforteclub
16. dinoz taxi - FB
17. raylwc - myforteclub
18.amirzjaki - FB
19. Allen Li - FB
20. foong613 - KFM
21. Eve1231 - myforteclub
22.gash77 - LYN
23. tls_225@yahoo.co.uk - myforteclub
24. 21 digipaq - KFM x2 sets- KFM
25. Ble4h - myforteclub
26. bryanling - myforteclulb
27. JulianMorin - myforteclub
28. Adin - LYN/myforteclub
29. EzzyDaMvp - LYN/myforteclub
30. alwizbme - myforteclub
31. RauNa - MyForteClub
32. Alan - alancyl
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Sugen, Please include me also, have PM you. Thank you.

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post Jun 8 2010, 11:14 AM

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Can put me in 1.6SX list (Bright Silver) first biggrin.gif

I'm just waiting for my desire number plate for my forte, should be available early next week.
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post Jun 11 2010, 12:58 PM

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QUOTE(ejoputrajaya @ Jun 11 2010, 12:15 PM)
Hi guys,

I'm new here..

Just to inform all of you that I'm selling Complete Bodykit (PU) for KIA Forte. Please PM me for the details. I can sure that the price is really competitive to others.

Thank you.

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welcome, probably you can start a new thread in garage sales area. I'm sure many of us are very keen to know your special price. biggrin.gif
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post Jun 15 2010, 10:12 AM

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QUOTE(unclemike @ Jun 15 2010, 10:04 AM)
bros u dun mind me asking, where is the chamber located and i notice many forte owner claim.... hmm.. worrying now.....
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yea, anyone can share more details about this? so new owners can aware of this issue and make sure to have a check during 1st/regular service.
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post Jun 16 2010, 11:39 AM

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So nice... Im still waiting for my number plate... hope the number can up for grabs this coming Friday... then I will be speechless from there onwards........ tongue.gif
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post Jun 17 2010, 06:24 PM

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finally got my bright silver 1.6 forte with my desired number plate Orz!

my first ride was so exciting! the car response is much much more better than my previous car... notice I always reach > 100km/h without realizing it lol.
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post Jun 19 2010, 06:34 PM

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wanna to ask if any bro notice the same thing like I did?

when I drive back home from outside, after park my forte I notice after awhile there are some water droplets on the floor where my forte parked. is it normal or somekind of water leakage??
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post Jun 22 2010, 11:22 AM

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QUOTE(ghost321 @ Jun 22 2010, 10:42 AM)
wow! the thread version 7. It was version 1 when I commented in the forum. Anyways, I was wondering whether is there any promotion available for forte 1.6sx in Penang Island. I'm looking to buy a car. I was in the progress to get new city with 5K discount (kang tau) and interested rate about 2% something (that time before the interest hike) ..then didn't buy...

because of some other cars like forte, pug 308 sedan (waiting) and fiesta sedan (waiting) have better features and specs to H, T, N and reasonably priced... maybe I'm taking a risk with their "servicing service"

Also I didn't see much major and frustrating complains from Forte owners compared to last time's 1st generation proton Gen2...probably I should go buy forte biggrin.gif
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I bought my 1.6SX few weeks ago, got :

Free 1 tank petrol
Free floor mat
Free front and back KIA emblem

I didn't go survey every branch but I'm satisfy with this freebies d.

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post Jun 23 2010, 09:47 AM

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QUOTE(ghost321 @ Jun 22 2010, 02:34 PM)
wow congratulations! may i know how long you need to wait for your car?
i saw this...i thought PG also go this kind of promotion..

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1465367&hl=forte
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my car was readily to be collect from SA side because they have ready stock. I was waiting for my number plate and that took longer time.

oh.. I dint get the GPS and tinted free. I should ask my SA why he didn't gave me hahah but I think for tinted you should get a better one rather than a freebie that you dunno bout the quality of it.
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post Jun 23 2010, 10:15 AM

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QUOTE(XionCity @ Jun 23 2010, 09:50 AM)
i wish i had a free gps from sa
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I wish they can give me free bodykit la. lol. but too bad SX not entitle for such offer. Anyway I will install bodykit this weekend biggrin.gif

and the mudflap... and K emblem....

wow.. like spending alot on it already... wallet feel so pain now. biggrin.gif

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post Jun 25 2010, 08:52 AM

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QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Jun 24 2010, 07:32 PM)

Let's not generalise and bash other Japanese rivals. Toyota, despite its "boring" image, produces good cars that suit the market's demands and hence it is why they reign in the respective segment.

As for the negative points of the Forte, I shall copy and paste once again:
1. No auto-up function of the driver side window.
2. Slightly short rear bench which compromises thigh support. An additional 2cm would be sweet.
3. Torque dip from 2nd to 3rd gear. Easily resolved by shift-tronic mode, but somewhat annoying in full automatic. Some automotive forums have mentioned that Kia offers an ECU upgrade/tweak to improve this aspect, not sure whether Kia Australia provides this or not.
4. Brakes don't bite as well as the Civic does. Nor does it steer as well.
5. The superb noise suppression which offers good NVH somehow makes the exhaust note lack umph.
6. Lack of storage compartments at the rear doors; and the rear door plus boot lid seem to be too light and thin.
7. Horrendous resale value (at least for now) which it doesn't deserve.
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I do agree with StarGhazzer.

Forte is not a perfect car, it does have some drawbacks but with the price I paid, I rather chose Forte than a 90k siti.

I did test drive both siti and forte before I made my choice. For ppl who really interested to get either one of it, u should go have a test drive then you will get a better idea why forte is good for value.



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post Jul 6 2010, 05:13 PM

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Just did my first 1000km service @ JNS Penang this morning. Paid for Rm205 to get the fully synthetic oil + filter + etc etc.

I did ask them to fix 2 problem for me :

1. bout the "yik yik" sound at the right hand side of driver seat. They did help me to fix that. I no longer heard that small tiny sound when go thru small bump. hurray~

2. Common problem, alignment is out to the left, also my steering wheel not center aligned. The technician brought my car elsewhere to fix the alignment. it was a long wait (it tooks about 1.5hrs). After done the technician ask me to go along to do the test drive. he did explained to me that the alignment problem for my forte "is fixed but not 100% fixed". The forte will still "drifting to the left sikit sikit" but so long it doesn't like pulling your steering to the left, that's ok. he told me thats "the 17" inch and above tyre problem".

We went 1 round of test drive along coaster highway and so far I'm very satisfy with the results and the service they provided. (although a long wait but I don't mind to do that as long as they can fix the issue) The car alignment fix was a warranty claim so I didn't pay a single sen for that. So for the new owner of forte pls make sure ask the SC to check the alignment for you in your 1st service ya!

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