Hi I am thinking to get a MPV, so i am thinking of NAZA RIA while i think it is big enough for family.
Does this MPV is good or not ? Do not know which year is best?

Thanks for advance.

good in the sense its value for money and its comfortableness. Mine was 2004 model (CBU) and disposed off in 2009. No problem within that 5 years, maybe I was lucky as it was a CBU. However, petrol consumption is heavy, around RM 0.33 per km town driving

Dude you change from Ria to Myvi?

I had the original Kia Carnival year 2002 fully CBU and cost over RM 170k. After 6 years, got only RM 30k after trade in with Honda for Accord 2.0 5-speed auto.

This MPV has lousy FC, RM 120 gets u 400km max. Very slow when going up to Genting Highlands as engine always above 4000rpm.

If weekend car, not too bad. Comfortable and nice to drive.

Road tax also expensive, over RM 700+ and spare parts is expensive.

Naza Ria uses an old engine and gearbox (from a 1999 Kia Carnival) which can be problematic later. Only the original Kia Carnival (2002 only) used a newer engine and gearbox. Get the original if possible.

you mean you lost RM170k - 30k = RM140k ????

Yeah... that's why I will never ever buy a Korean again!

New Sonata YF is tempting though... but no, must resist the dark side!

my mum 7years old naza ria still doing great. beside aircond problem lately. need to change the tank.

that's sucks man.

But of course, Sonata YF is just too beautiful...

holy crap

rugi so much.... if i were u i'll keep my car and not gonna sell it. even it becomes scrap metal.

I hate to share "friends" stories but I hope you don't make the same mistake by owning this MPV.

Owner Doctor - Sold off cause too much of problem and maintenance too high.

Pharmacy Outlet Owner - Sold off his Ria and swtich to Estima, reason being problematic and high fuel consumption.

But for Family and comfort it's thumbs up.

2 things that might change my mind on YF.

I want the 2.0T currently available in Korea and US.

And lastly, paddle shifters.

i'll probably do the same too... but u never know what you will feel during that time..

Paddle shift should have gua since Forte also got paddle shift..hehe

wuhaha... 2005 year sonata rm130k++ trade in to toyota camry = rm20k in 2010year. 5 years only rm110k gg

why would u buy sonata for 130k in the first place?

hehe... not me.. my ex-boss... i also duno y he choose tat car.

well, actually i am thinking off this car because it is cheap for me to get as now the price of the car is a value buy. By the way how do i know it is CBU unit? From which yr?

Wah 0.33 per km is damm high

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Added on February 24, 2011, 6:21 pmoh i see. Thanks

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Added on February 24, 2011, 6:23 pmThanks for your info. May i know that in which way you are saying the maintenance is too high? The engine parts or body parts?

By the way was told by many people saying that high fuel consumption but it is very powerful. It this is true?

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Added on February 24, 2011, 6:25 pmoh this is great. May i know does the parts easy to find or get?

This post has been edited by sfotsy: Feb 24 2011, 06:25 PM

The 2.5L V6 is a lazy engine but at over 160hp, not too bad... still can push 160kph with 7 adults and 3 large bags on the NKVE to Ipoh.

You can't get anymore the new Naza Ria. The last batch was sold at RM67k inclusive of insurance.

Managed to get one of the last few units. We trade in our old 2004 ria for the new one because it was so cheap. We did not have any problems with the old Ria.

If the engine craps out, u can dump either a VQ30 from Nissan or 6A13 from Mitsubishi.

I think that's one of the biggest advantages of the Naza Ria today. Mudah.my shows a 2008 model for as low as RM45-50k only. Cheap for a 7-seater car to ferry kids to school. I don't care so much about the fuel costs since I won't be travelling far with it.

My family owns it from 2003 till 2008 and then sell it to my uncle. Still borrowing it occasionally from my uncle if my family wanna travel far. It is one of the first 200 CBU unit. 5 years of ownership the car did not give any major problem as far as I can remember. Mostly used to balik kampung and it is very comfortable even with 7 adults inside and can cruise at 160km/h without problem. Oh and the aircond also very cold. Haha. Only the bad side is the high FC, if u used it in town u can feel the fuel flow like water.

yeap..true indeed..the FC is around 7-9km/liter...
my family been using it since 2004..no major problem till this date..
aircond damn cold when travel long distance..
top speed 160km/h is achievable...it's a good weekend car to anyone who's looking for a cheap comfortable 2nd hand MPV it it's range..
not recomended for town driving tho..it's like driving a highly tune evo petrol consumption wise

yup, is a very gd MPV...comfortable, powerful and not to say...extremely spacious...nice 2 drive...but is a fuel geezer.....road tax, standard for 2.0 lar...

maintenance wise, if u knw hw 2 take care and maintain it as prompt from SC....service at SC everytime, no nid worry....

acbc. korean cars when u buy, are NOT FOR SALE....is a car u buy for lifetime use ald....if u plan use a car from A to B, without getting rain, with loads of safety features and goodies, then go for it...
I am happy as a Forte owner, no regrets of buying it...not gonna sell it anytime withing 10-20 years...owning 1 car enough....owning lots of properties....oh yea...baby!!

thanks for info here. The engine as what u said here is easy to find? and how much will be estimating to be?

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Added on February 25, 2011, 8:40 amhi you are saying that CBU unit is better? While you are not the only person who said this.

This post has been edited by sfotsy: Feb 25 2011, 08:40 AM

I had to sell it for the following reasons.

1. High FC
2. Expensive road tax
3. Expensive parts
4. Repairs here and there
5. Downgrade to smaller car, bought Carnival because of my grandma.

Changed to Honda Accord 2.0 5-speed auto (base spec).

1. Super damn good FC, got over 831km @ RM 120 using RON95 pure highway or 721km @ RM 120 using RON95, Shell only
2. Cheap road tax
3. Cheap parts, if service outside. If Mofaz, chop to the max
4. No need repairs, 3 years warranty
5. Consider upgrade since car is so comfortable and perfect for my aging parents

Old Korean cars are crap. New Korean cars might be better but not putting any money after lost over RM 140k in 6 years.

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Added on February 25, 2011, 8:50 amIf CBU, it uses newer engine and gearbox just like the 2nd generation Carnival. In fact, if u ask any workshop, many also have Ria or old Carnival for family use and they converted to newer engine and gearbox. Less problem they say. Not an easy upgrade as u need the entire sub frame assembly, engine, gearbox, drive shafts, wiring and ECU. For my mechanic's case, he got it from a friend who crashed his Carnival.

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Added on February 25, 2011, 8:52 amRia / Carnival is 2.5 la... road tax is around RM 780 per year.

This post has been edited by acbc: Feb 25 2011, 08:52 AM

Thanks for your info, in fact i am thinking off spending some money to convert into Nissan Engine as told no need to change the sub, as they are identically same ??? Anyway i think hve to spend lots of money on buying a half cut to get the whole damm thing.

convert to nissan engine..or mitsubishi twin turbo engine...i think this engine more good FC rather than naza ria stock engine...if u think wanna use ori engine until kaputt convert ngv lahh...more2 save...ahaha

well, i thinking of selling of my other car in order to have more space for my family as I wish it is really justify to me to change as I know i can also used the Toyota engine also.

As the Mitsubishi engine twin turbo part, may i know what is the model you are saying?

Thanks

urm...sorry broo...about model im not quiet sure...maybe u can join naza ria club and try to ask their opinion...but i already seen naza ria with twin turbo mitsubishi...fuhh very powerful....i think mitsu galan engine...many naza ria owners said they hav prob due to overheat...rather than expensive repair they convert to nissan engine 2.5 cefiro engine...they said the spare part seems to be much more cheaper at kedai potong...u can try google for naza ria club...gud luck bro!!!

The 6A13TT from 8th generation Mitsubishi Galant (also known as Super VR4 in some countries).

good mpv with terrible fc...

I'm selling my dad's Naza Ria 2.5 (A) 2005....30K (nego)....PM me please..!

You have 6 kids?? LOL. Good for using as bas sekolah haram...haha.

mitak tolong skali, dimana nak cari Sunglass Holder untuk Naza Ria, secondhand pun jadi dan side mirror, dia punya motor sudah rosak,

Naza Ria not good. Proton juwara FTW!!!