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post Feb 9 2012, 11:29 PM

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A friend of mine when to the showroom along the federal highway main showroom. The salesman say there is ready stock for 2011 make, and new stock coming in after march

On the CKD don't know, but i doubt they will do the CKD so fast maybe manager just want you to place booking faster only.

I don't think they sold many cars anyway and korea just can't manufacture fast enough. i dont think korea will do ckd so fast since they are minting money on the sportage
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post Feb 11 2012, 12:34 PM

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QUOTE(eyyleong @ Feb 11 2012, 01:08 AM)
hi all..

congratus to those lucky guy and gal who got their sportage..

if your search the international kia forum...there is many people complaint about the delivery of the kia's car..

kia is running third shift in some of the area..

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/09/kia-t...vak-and-us.html

For AP issue, i heard vw oso having prob..many gti in klang unable release..limited AP per month....dunno y..
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i read the article the figure really look impressive in a market heading into recession or in recession in some parts of the world

Actually if the japs are not carefull they are going to be 2nd to 5th place in mass markets , IN handphone, home electronics anything tech, the koreans overtook the japs and starting to show signs they are doing that with their cars. Not saying koreans are better but they offer better cosmetic and value to their buyers. Even their washing machines has bling bling compared to white .
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post Feb 24 2012, 09:53 AM

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QUOTE(seanoys @ Feb 24 2012, 08:36 AM)
No regrets getting a korean car now.. Kia service centers improved alot and their customer service is also getting better..my family used to be toyota and honda supporters but now my family has 3 kia's. Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage. NO regrets at all! Drives better than japs, feels solid and safe, looks cool.. the rest u must own it to experience the power of kimchi  rclxms.gif

Added on February 24, 2012, 8:37 am

my sportage just went for 10k service, RM250+. Any normal service will be less than RM300. It's the same as jap charges.. might be even cheaper  smile.gif

Added on February 24, 2012, 8:43 amSPORTAGE fans! Let's organise our VERY FIRST KIA SPORTAGE TT!

4th MARCH 2012 SUNDAY

Venue: will discuss. perhaps a place where there is alot of parking space for photoshoot.

Time: Morning 10.30am-12pm

I need a few members to help too  brows.gif

Hopefully this time we will be able to organise this long awaited TT! Good for future sportages owners that want to come and see the sportage live ask current owners opinions.. share MODS and more!  icon_rolleyes.gif
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that would be great
where are your planning to have this?
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post Feb 24 2012, 09:55 AM

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QUOTE(spindoci @ Feb 24 2012, 09:52 AM)
leds and seanoys, what's your fuel consumption like after driving it for quite a while now?

Seanoys, where did you go for your car service?
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In city wife get 12.5/100km in bad jam situations but most of the time its 11.5
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post Feb 24 2012, 10:18 AM

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QUOTE(spindoci @ Feb 24 2012, 10:11 AM)
that translate to about 8.7km per litre, hmmm...quite far away from PaulTan's test on Tucson which is 11.5km per litre...
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just for city driving and with about 70% jam conditions
for the size and weight i would say good already

and most important if you can afford this size of car, petrol is nothing
so i am not so fussy about mileage
plus its gives better mileage than my optra
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post Feb 24 2012, 10:19 AM

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QUOTE(seanoys @ Feb 24 2012, 10:11 AM)
average 9.0/l - 10.5/l. RM90 full tank can go about 450km. I heard changing the air filter will improve fuel consumption.. but not changing it now for the moment.. and i always bring to KIA Glenmerie
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that sounds about right for us.

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post Feb 24 2012, 10:20 AM

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QUOTE(seanoys @ Feb 24 2012, 10:16 AM)
sam sam.. perhaps in shah alam? this mall just opened and there is alot of parking space!

http://www.spaceu8.com.my/

MALL FEATURES

70,000 sq ft Courtyard
Space U8 will feature a huge courtyard surrounded by F&B outlets, and is catered to provide non-stop entertainment to shoppers, which will enhance their 360° shopping experience.
- 200 retail lots over 4 floor levels
[cool.gif- 1,300 Parking Bays[/B
]- High Speed Broadband accessibility powered by TM R&D
- The Largest Digital Retail Space of 18,000 sq ft

Or Bukit Jelutong Mall (1st jelutong)
http://www.iproperty.com.my/propertylistin...am_Shop_ForSale
(haha just for you all to see.. not selling the property) tongue.gif

any suggestion is welcome!
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bukit jelutong sounds good
but most important how many participants not many sportage out there anyway
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post Feb 24 2012, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE(seanoys @ Feb 24 2012, 11:56 AM)
thats why now we must invite them! haha.. last time forte club 1st TT also very few.. i think 10 cars only..

Perhaps we should create a namelist on who is coming..

Added on February 24, 2012, 11:57 am

They have club? i might include Forte members as well
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Maybe before doing a TT
like have a roll call of how many sportage users before preceding
Like a list of users
1. Sam Sam- Techno Orange





Sportage users just copy the list and fill up your nick and color
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post Feb 24 2012, 03:07 PM

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QUOTE(seanoys @ Feb 24 2012, 02:26 PM)
Kia Glennmerie, Look for MR.Gan. if he is not there, look for kevin
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my deal was done by aziz but he hard a heart bypass and hafiz took over
Even with all the fiasco of the heart bypass and early delivery we got the card nicely before raya
Hafiz fought for the car allocation i guess, we ordered first week of july
technically the car was ready middle of august but we were in Krabi.

also because we wanted before raya, hafiz went to Puspakom to handle the car transfer twice on friday(last day of jpj registration)
first time we were late and only after lunch everything settle

also we were allocated sand track but did not like the color, hafiz manage to get us techno orange which was something we like very much
Mine you i was chinese, and the practice before raya was to allocate the car to the malay customers first for the raya season


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post Feb 28 2012, 02:46 PM

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QUOTE(seanoys @ Feb 28 2012, 09:58 AM)
hey how about the TT? its coming soon! we must get enough members or else it'll be 2 sportage attending only.. lol
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i think the tt can cancel only 2 of us here in kl
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post Mar 13 2012, 09:15 AM

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QUOTE(eyyleong @ Mar 13 2012, 12:14 AM)
Services last friday, as mention early..SA say the same..3 stage fan speed...drive fast or turn the air cond to lower tempreture...

Just come back from Penang..
half tank can go
310KM @ Speed 110~120 kph(To PG)
250KM @ Speed 110~140kph(To KL)

MOre Fast more$$$
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kia sportage is not so suitable for our hot weather. Need to be consistent. During traffic jam can feel the car getting hotter. this is with a good tint already. BUt i think they did this to conserve fuel

To our fellow kia sportage users if you are in KL and would like to get the firestorm alternator booster the seller is coming down this friday 16th march. You can get in touch with him if you need to do a demo or purchase a unit
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post Mar 19 2012, 04:35 PM

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QUOTE(fit @ Mar 18 2012, 10:06 PM)
Kia showroom has no Sportage for test drive...anyone can tell me is Sportage also underpower like Tucson 2.0 ?
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same engine and gearbox but i think sportage is slightly heavier as it is a bigger size body and wider rims, so its a bit less power tan tucson

Added on March 19, 2012, 4:37 pm
QUOTE(sport_age_now @ Mar 17 2012, 10:38 AM)
Oh. Thanks man. Coz the last service, naza recommended syntium 3000(5w-40) and pour the whole 5 litre into it. Noticed that the car feels heavier also fuel consumption worsen. I think they overpour already. Or syntium is not so compatible. Coz i thought normally for 2.0 cars 4 litres sufficient already but they insist by claiming the whole batch of new kia pour 5litres.
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mine was 4 liter only, the technician at glenmarrie says its only 4 liters. 5 liters perhaps is for 3.0 liter car

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post Mar 20 2012, 09:33 AM

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QUOTE(sport_age_now @ Mar 20 2012, 12:35 AM)
Mmm. Mine is like this
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?it...nid=17098969452
First pic i think. Haha. Btw u uses shell lubricant right?  is it good? Any noise frm engine coz 5w-30 sounds quite thin for our climate.

Added on March 20, 2012, 12:39 am

Thats wat i tried to tell the ppl in the sc, haizz. No way 2.0l car gonna take 5l of lubricant. Which model n brand of lubricant did u use? How do u find it?
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i did mine at glenmarrie so its petronas
should be the same for my next service
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post Mar 20 2012, 09:33 PM

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QUOTE(digitheatre @ Mar 20 2012, 09:42 AM)
anyone has done chassis foam? since Sportage ride is already stiff and firm.. any noticeable different can feel in terms of handling/NVH/comfort?
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i did, it improve on handling, nVH and comfort
money well spent
i did mine at Kevin/Icecube and not autofoam. FOr the money Kevin's foam was a no brainer
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post Mar 20 2012, 09:42 PM

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QUOTE(digitheatre @ Mar 20 2012, 09:38 PM)
ok thanks. i did my civicFD with him too last time. good price. did u do on the A pillar too?
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nope
A pillar has air bag

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post Mar 20 2012, 09:57 PM

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QUOTE(sport_age_now @ Mar 20 2012, 09:52 PM)
Hey sam sam. How much did u spend on the foam? Do we have to wait for a long time for installation?
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i think it was rm350
but i was one of the first for this size of car installation could be more now
time was about 2 hours

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post Apr 2 2012, 12:32 AM

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For the sportage it would be very advisable to use the best heat rejection tint you can find.

Sportage has 2 flaws which i have experience since using the car for 6months
1) Horn-very soft and not suitable for the car size
2) Aircon
Sportage air-con system not design for malaysia. At low speeds or non moving the aircon reduces in power, and would increase when going faster
its a good system for overseas and to save petrol. However if you are stuck in the middle of kl in the afternoon can be rather hot.
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post Apr 4 2012, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(jefferygwp @ Apr 4 2012, 09:48 AM)
Can I check with u members, hv u guys experience annoying sounds from the back absorbers/springs when driving over uneven roads?
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nope. car is pretty silent. Just that its a hard type of absorber.
you can always foam your car helps in this area
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post Apr 4 2012, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(widget @ Apr 4 2012, 11:26 AM)
The thing is, when you sent your car to the service centre, the Service Advisor will ask you to remove it....
They will say the SA get some commission from this accessory installation.... while their HQ still don't allow alarm installation....
When you go back to your SA, he will say the HQ already approved the alarm installation....
So how? rclxub.gif
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then don't put first until this is settle

have to use the manual way of steering lock
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post Apr 4 2012, 12:14 PM

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QUOTE(amdadn @ Apr 4 2012, 11:51 AM)
Agreed.. The shop keep calling me for the installation, i will ignore them then.
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The warranty is 5 years but sure they will find a way to void it if you cut the wires for the electrical part.

So many issues with problems when you want to install electrical item
6 months ago my SA told me some one fitted Front Camera, did not do correctly fried the cluster meter, spend 20K fix
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