haha...i m a retired fanboy....step down from the main movie...
sry kevin23, can't b ur fanboy/basher partner anymore...
back to bcom a normal audience....pop corn pls?

In fact, both are good cars ! However, it is true also Naza and Proton have almost same quality of service center. Both are not good indeed.  For me, I opt for Inspira.  I think if any problem and Proton cannot solve it, at least I can find for Mitsubishi SC and I have peace of mind.

For forte, there are too much of electronic stuff, I think Naza (at least for now) still have of good technician to solve it.

For resell value, not one can predict Forte, but, previous resell value of Korean car is terrible bad.

Just find a good service center. I found 1 good eon service center and 1 good proton service center.

Willing to listen, maximum number of times i have to take back is 2 times on 1-2 occasions.

kevin23??? Im CM98 la

kevin23??? Im CM98 la

Im neither a fan of Kia or Proton cars as ive had bad experiences with both of them. But if im considering between these 2 cars i would choose the Forte over the Inspira because of these reasons:

1) Inspira only has basic ABS and EBD unlike the Forte which comes with Traction Control and ESP. Forte also has more airbags.
2) Leather seats in Inspira do not feel like Nappa leather. Seems that some areas are Nappa while certain areas feel just like normal imitation leather. Can someone do the fire test and confirm this?
3) CD player in the Inspira is very backward and cheapo looking. Feels totally out of place with a 2010 model car.
4) Something really feels weird with the doors. The Lancer feels more solid while the Inspira sounds very hollow. Some modifications has been done on the doors for sure which Proton is not telling us about. If they can hide this then what else are they hiding?
5) The Inspira has a CVT gearbox. Does Proton have the expertise to maintain or repair this type of gearbox should any problem arise?
6) Much higher interest rate by Proton.
7) Inspira may seem a better buy if compared to the original price of the Lancer. But in terms of dollar for dollar, a RM92K pricetag for a 2.0L with only ABS, EBD, 2 airbags, cheapo CD player and hollow doors does seem a bit high.

Im not being biased here. I dislike and like both brands for various reasons. But for the reasons above i would prefer to go with the Kia Forte.

Yeah totally agree with that, I just sold off my Civic after it gave me sooooo many problems...

Yes but it was fun rite when all of you gang up on me before but i still manage to defend well even though i was 1 man army? HEHE 

i don't think  he will turn into a fanboy like us...
personally, i m bored to be an 'actor'(fanboy) in this 'show'(IvF thread)..
gave up being an 'actor' and proceed become and 'audience'
Taipan, more pop corn plz....

http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/coty2010/Article

Kia Forte was the winner of the inaugural People's Choice 2010 award, which was based on votes garnered at the recent New Straits Times/Maybank COTY2U CARnival 2010 at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
Congratulations Forte!

LOL you guys still discussing about the crappy Forte?

Cant understand why you like Forte so much.

Oh,anyway just to let you guys know.Up to you to believe me or not.My frens 6 month Forte 1.6 now has some squeaking sound coming from absorber when go over bumps and when he turns his steering to the right.

Typical Korean quality.

Nice when New,Rubbish when OLD.

For Korean cars,OLD = 6 months!

Oh well,their parts all dont last long.My company deals with Korean medical equipment.My goodness,the reliability is horrible.So many breakdowns,so many hardware failure.I dont know why I am still in this company.

Obtw,this will be my last post here.

Have fun with your Korean Junk!

lol..why forte won so many awards? Now malaysia won 2 Car of the year award somemore? where is city hah?
what a joke this kevin dude..

Ur still working in medical sales becoz of ur stupid mentality.. no one would accept anyone like you to be their employee.. wasted ur biotech degree.. lol..

Kia Forte vs Jazz VTEC CVT
stock to stock


Blue is Forte (NCK 83*)
Red is Jazz (WPL323*)



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With all the buzz about Car of the Year Award, and with so many organization in Malaysia alone, not to mention also the world is having it's own COTY and all has different cars as COTY, so how accurate is all these? I am asking because I never really understood who is the judge, how they measure each car and what do they look for? Are all COTY the same or some are considered the best among all?

i don't think  he will turn into a fanboy like us...
personally, i m bored to be an 'actor'(fanboy) in this 'show'(IvF thread)..
gave up being an 'actor' and proceed become and 'audience'
Taipan, more pop corn plz....