Car resale values are NOT based on registration dates. Its based on DATE OF MANUFACTURE. So even if u register your car in Feb 2011 but your car was manufactured in 2010 it is still considered a 1 yr old car in 2011. But of course when u buy direct from the dealer its priced like a brand new car. But try selling it after 6 months and see how the 2nd hand dealers katok you.

Yeah, it's only about the resale value. People may rather pay lets say, 40k for a 2011 car instead of 40k for a 2010 car if both are sold at the same time, even though the actual difference in age is only 1 month or a few days.

edit: Didn't want to go into details, but Cybermaster did a good job ( =

This post has been edited by RahXeph0n: Nov 9 2010, 04:13 PM

First of all, he asked how much is an OEM bumper. Of course if u change the bumper it will cost much more. A repaint job + touch up at Toyota cost about RM 250 (all inclusive). So compared to getting it done outside for RM 100+ of course its cheaper. But it isnt fair to compare RM 500 for a bumper replacement with a RM100+ respray job outside since its 2 different scope of works.

But yes, compared to the Vios, the Forte is more value for money. But all is not lost for him. He will be happy with Toyota's build quality and excellent resale value. So not too bad for him.

resale value maybe YES for the time being.. but build quality?? hell no!
muahahhahahahahhahahah

new vios build quality like potong zaka

so how this KFC guy solve the problem...after changing new compressor everything is ok then??

'resale value' 'resale value' 'resale value' 'resale value' .. im sick and tired hearing this kind of words.. people like me just buy the car and use it until it cant be use anymore..u know what i mean? im not the type of people that buy the car for only 2 years..then change..2years..then change.. haha Kia Forte FTW! Take 'value' 1st.. 'resale' later..

I see, thanks for the explanation.

In that case, i might as well go for the car this year cause current batch got 5 year warranty...

cybermaster98 said

But yes, compared to the Vios, the Forte is more value for money. But all is not lost for him. He will be happy with Toyota's build quality and excellent resale value. So not too bad for him.


To be honest, the Forte build quality is very good in and out. Has driven 9 months, no issue at all. The Naza service center I went to is also quite good, (Some service center offered very good service, but not all) it depends on the manager. So far I am very satisfy with the car performance and fuel mileage. All should give Forte a try, Korean car are now really up to the standard.

damn good man!

yup. if next year dunno when you'll be getting your car again.
if additional car can wait. but if want to use car now.. how? have to buy lor.

yea....he said would choose Forte if he knws where is the dealer....juz too bad, he dunno where is the KIA dealer in alor setar

U should read all the posts on this thread especially the last 2 weeks and see the amount of issues (small & big) that have been reported here. Mind you, only a small fraction of the 4200 plus Forte owners are here in lowyat so if this small amount of owners here are facing such issues then imagine the rest. Some of the issues raised are actually worrying considering that brand new cars are involved.

Maybe best to wait another year before we assume that build quality is better than previous models. But i must admit that the Forte does feel solid on the road with good NVH but then again that is expected for a heavy car.

Agreed. But when we refer to resale values we are talking about 5-7 yrs and not 2yrs. Most if not all cars depreciate alot within the first 3 yrs. Even Toyota and Honda.

come join us this coming Thursday! prepare to be poisoned!
come if your wallet is thick enough!

if wallet thin also can come! together we drool...

wow like what?

potong zaka? sunat u mean?

hahaha... funny la your stmt...
people who's thinking about resale value is the people who has this 2 type of criteria :-
- he think he never 'die' tmrw... so after 5 years he still 'live' on this earth and can sell his car with higher price
- he think his car will never involve in accident... so after 5 years his car is still 'cun-melecun' on this earth and can sell his car with higher price

people who's never thinking about resale value is the people who has this 2 type of criteria :-
- he trust that 'rezeki' from 'him' so after 5 years he become richer. he just donate his car to the charity & buy the new bmw x5
- he trust ajal maut in hand's god...

i don't want to bring my wallet... someone need to buy a drink for me...

potong zaka = proton saga

never hear the jokes?

u stay until 12AM and drinks on me.. hahahaha

This post has been edited by Taipan052: Nov 9 2010, 05:59 PM

go back early la...
u see now u pun just chatting in the forum, seems like no work to do...
haiyaaa...

haha make it this way alot of ppl when start to have issue will log in and search for help.

btw some common issues have been highlighted in Myforte's forum ..... members are always welcome to go through that list first as some of it are minor issue can be align by user itself eg: seatbelt rattling sound - just readjust the seat belt eventually it will be gone as it is vibrating due to resonance from the engine , foging heallamp - no solution but some member's problem was solve after some time of driving on the road

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Added on November 9, 2010, 6:30 pmEh I think we need a Taikor from Sg Buloh - Kepong

any FORTE kaki have the initiative and enthusiasm or would like to vote someone for it? , as Ampang, Puchong , PJ , Klang , Shah Alam have their FORTE kepala to organise TT and coordinate with the committee for events.

Suggest we should have one from SG Buloh - Kepong ... there are so many on the road but we dunno whose who ... so sad.

Selayang should have one as well maybe Selayang - Bt Caves ?

*Sorry Northern & Southern Kaki this is Central's business muahah

This post has been edited by titarium: Nov 9 2010, 06:30 PM

vote for titarium!!

eh I already pull out or retired long time ago ..... as I am travelling too often

i'm ordering a nice rear diffuser, hopefully got front diffuser as well...plant it in my current Forte