It actually looks worse than the concept pics I must say. The side profile is now more fluid, like a Mazda/Hyundai rather than the chiselled look of the Forte or the Optima.

Still a looker, just not what I've expected based on the original pre-production pictures.

Not that I care that much to be honest, since I'll be looking to upgrade to a higher segment (Optima) or go continental (Scirocco please VW Australia) in the future; far future that is.

haha... u're right! today call my SA no answer... sedih betol...

Guys I'm thinking rite..I'm maybe going to the states new York to further my studies..and I was wondering..can I buy the 2.4l fortekoup and then after 2 years bring back the car tax free? So bloody cheap man the cars there.. 14k USD for forte..

i think its possible to bring the car back, but definitely not tax free

maybe can bring back the car... but if not mistaken US car left side driver right? can drive in malaysia ka??

No.

US cars are left-hand drives.

You're better off buying one in US and use it kao kao there. Study hard so that you graduate top of your class, then get a good paying job in M'sia then buy one IN M'sia. But by the time you graduate, come back and work, Kia might actually release newer (hopefully even better) cars.

Having said that, if you're in US you might want to check out the 2.0T SX Optima. Sure it's much bigger, heavier, has 4 doors compared to the Koup, but the engine has more grunt and you'll be able to ferry your mates around easier. It's 1 second quicker to the century sprint although it's slightly larger size may mean there's more inertia around corners, but hell you're not gonna race it every day.


This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Apr 23 2011, 07:50 AM

aw man...yeah true...thinking get a car there use it kao kao.. i saw a few cars here in malaysia that is left hand drive..looks weird SEE LAAAA if i go to the US and get a KIA there.. i'll post it here and share it with u all.. hahahaha. yeah study hard and earn loads of money back here in malaysia hmm

I'd still say don't waste your money on expensive new cars if you're dead sure that you'll be back in 2 years' time. Unless you (or your parents) have too much money in the pocket.

Yeah to think of it..was thinking work there part time and earn money..not worth getting a car iif coming back to Malaysia rite..better use the money and pay rents there..but dam!! I'll sure miss my forte!!!!

guys simota ssteel version is grey colour and cotton is blue colour correct?

mine is cotton.. BLUE

i gonna get iridium SP and K&N DI Air filter end of this mth...only cost RM280 for the K&N..while other places sell near to RM400..

how sure are you it's not the fake K&N one?

coz lots of buyer buy from him n hv very good comments..

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This post has been edited by XionCity: Apr 23 2011, 03:46 PM

My friend bought his car 3 days and the push start button failed, could not start the car. Not due to brake sensor. Took him 7 days to get the push start button replaced. Is this a common problem or isolated case?

hey how did you clean yours?

hi wan to ask any1 knows where can i get d scuff sill plate blue LED for kia forte? not china brand 1

dang i was charged RM95 for aircond filter. 2 square white piece thing.

first time heard. I suppose your friend still able to start the key using manual override by pressing the start button once then press and hold for 10 seconds?

Guys I am still struggling whether to get Mazda3 or Forte. Went to PJ Kia Showroom and the people and service there are really suck...really worry on the after sales service....Like not bother to do business like that...