2) My FC is about 0.17 sen per km since I bought this baby in Feb 2011. If FC is a big big big big big concern, get vios instead. You can't have everything
3) Not that i'm aware of or heard of..maybe those with the first gen (4 speeder) one can give u better comments
4) Heard of rattling dashboard, thank god mine is fine..but i have some minor rattling sounds from the window, steering alignment is out..and still out, i'm living with it, plan to get it fixed at some shop (outside of SC) when i'm free..just a bit lazy to get it done

1) dono, but dont think so. (4 speed value might be a little low now, but i think due to new 6 speed. just a little bit lower, still decent.)
2) new 1.5k mileage, slow traffic, town driving everyday about 0.16/km-0.18/km. highway, i get around 0.13/km. car of this size should it is pretty decent, in exchange of comfort and stability. (else get a vios, it is so light)
3) original parts all pricey, lppl, nomatter japanese or korean. stock depends on item, may up to 2-3 months. read some thread earlier that headlamp replacement in 1 week. Japan/Conti/local parts usually also need to wait 1-2 week. (unless the car have real famous problem, so got a lot of standby, apply to most manufacturer)
4) so far no rattling, dont have the famous alignment issue. (rattling every car nomatter T, H, P, M also got, depends on your luck and daily road condition, and your initiative to fix it.)
5) went to 2 different SC, so far they still pro and i dont see shit yet.

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Added on January 11, 2012, 12:36 amKia global sales increase 18.6%

great news to pawn pro basher. 
since forte is under naza, is it included in the statistic?