i gt 3 car shortlisted previously 1st is VW passat follow by new camry and K5, end up camry is out no point pay so much getting such spec sumore without VSC

for the power, i test drive accord 2.0 and camry 2.0...if compare via K5, K5 definately better than both T&H, take note when i test drive K5 we gt 5 ppl sit inside the car. of course you cant compare via turbo engine it's totally different but i doubt turbo suitable in hot country or not...my coli 2 weeks Polo just lost power and break down..

anywhere i will gor for either passat or K5... how wish Kia can bring in K5 turbo or 2.4... 

Will go for either new camry or vw...

Korean..tech really suckss...previously own kia spectra...

Initially i tot korean car can give a try but, it really really cannot compete...

The only thing kia can do is to win over those youngster by car design...

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Added on April 3, 2012, 11:10 pm

I got the test drive unit via my friend...he keep on recooomend me this car...but after test drive, i feel disappointed with its power..

Wasting time arguing with this cybermaster who think he knows everything about cars in the whole wide world.but anyhow, will let u win cuz i got better things to do than argue with this fella.Anyway my opinion about k5 is its value for money but nothing that will get ur adrenalin pumping.

Are u plain stupid or you have a problem understanding english or are u too lazy to read previous posts?

Only a stupid person like you will come here and say Passat 1.8 gives good driving feel like you made some big discovery. We all know that u dumb fool. VW has got among the best engines and gearboxes around and WE ALL KNOW THAT!

Passat 1.8TSI has 250Nm torque which makes it more powerful than Optima for sure. Plus it comes with a world renowed 7 speed DSG gearbox while the Optima only has a 6 speed auto. WE ALL KNOW THAT!

Passat surely has better driving dynamics because its VW and WE ALL KNOW THAT!

But then Passat 1.8TSI (CKD) also costs RM27,000 more and has got less specs than the Optima. Plus it looks really dull and boring and its seat comfort is no where close to Optima's standard. WE ALL KNOW THAT!

The Teana comes with a XCVT transmission and it delivers more low range power than the Optima. The acceleration is also smoother. WE ALL KNOW THAT! But sorry, i dont wish to drive around in an uncle's car with half the specs available compared to the Optima.

Only a fool like you will evaluate cars based on 1 or 2 factors. I suppose it didnt strike you that there is no such thing as a PERFECT car. The owners here chose the Optima not because it is perfect but because it was GENERALLY the best and it gave them the most value for money for the RM143K that they are spending.

So now tell me something we DONT know. And while ure at it do tell us what's your CURRENT car.

Agree....this fellow cm98 always always talk talk this car until nobody can win him.....haiiiii..

Another thing i notice here.....there r some ppl likes to do stupid assumption that we are belonging to the same person....omg!

One is kevin23 and another is w111w.......where got same....

Another dump fool here.... U already agree the fact that teana 2.0 is cvt and got smoother pickup than k5....then y u need to make so many comment here....

Pls go back n read my previous post lar.....all the while i just only comment the k5 underpower engine... So did i make any bad comment on k5 other than tat...? NO

Hey guys, this is suppose to be an optima forum... for those who really hate or doesnt like optima or korean brands, PLS for the love of god, go and start a 'anit-optima' or 'anti-korean brand' forum, k
I'll tell u wat makes me read this forum? I want to know more about the car and the owner's precious ownership experiences and may be the mods they are applyin to their cars wit/without voiding warranties...

This is suppose to be a HAPPY forum... not for fight one la.. if u want fight, go to some ANGRY forum la...

I know m no one to judge u guys, as most of u are way way senior to me, but pls, I want to enjoy reading about the car when I enter into this forum and I believe tats wat most users enter this forum for...

Thanks

Agree ..senior bros and others who contributed so much to this thread, stop personal attack and make sure this place is as informative to soon to be buyers

Full tank how much?? can pump RON95?

So now the Optima is value for money?? After all that crap talk about the Optima you suddenly change and now say its value for money? Your own shit must taste really bitter when swallowed eh?

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1931461?author=kevin23

And no i dont assume i know everything about cars. If i did i wont be on LYN asking questions and sharing my experiences. Again more of your childish assumptions. I know what i know and what i know i share immediately. If i dont know something, ill ask questions. Never ashamed to say i dont know. There are no winners. Just losers like you who cant hold a candle to the more senior ppl in LYN. At least we speak with facts while ure just full of hot air. Im still waiting for your facts regarding why the Theta II engine is worse than the Camry or other similar Jap models. So far uve completely ignored this dare as with all previous dares. A typical trait of someone who blows hot air.

Btw, here's one of the many 'hot air' threads started by this bum. Have fun reading it and laughing! Perfect way to end a typical working day:

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2085419/+20

Hey guys, this is suppose to be an optima forum... for those who really hate or doesnt like optima or korean brands, PLS for the love of god, go and start a 'anit-optima' or 'anti-korean brand' forum, k
I'll tell u wat makes me read this forum? I want to know more about the car and the owner's precious ownership experiences and may be the mods they are applyin to their cars wit/without voiding warranties...

This is suppose to be a HAPPY forum... not for fight one la.. if u want fight, go to some ANGRY forum la...

I know m no one to judge u guys, as most of u are way way senior to me, but pls, I want to enjoy reading about the car when I enter into this forum and I believe tats wat most users enter this forum for...

Thanks

First Malaysian K5 TT Session

Date: 7 April 2012 Saturday
Time: 9.00am
Venue: Awan Besar R&R at Kesas Highway
Who: K5 owners and basically anyone. No restriction

1. Zrill - (White)
2. Irangan - (PG)
3. Cybermaster98
4. Stanleychai - (White)
5. DJsoo - (Silver)
Who else would like to come? All are welcomed.
Thank you

But I tend to agree with you, the K5 is not for everybody. I am still holding back because of the "adequate" engine. I am sorely disappointed that Naza isn't planning to bring in the GDI turbo. If it's always just me alone in the car, the 2.0 is ok lah, but try having a full load of ppl and luggage, and even the non-GDI 2.4 will also struggle a bit.

The other day I had a friendly sprint with a Sonata 2.0 (I drive a 2.0 6-sp Forte) just to see how well that 165ps engine performed. The Sonata 2.0 is using the exact same engine as the K5, but the former is slightly lighter. Nonetheless, my Forte ate the Sonata for breakfast. He had no answer at all...

Yes! it is a bit under power during low RPM, but impressive in high RPM! Especially with paddle shift...you can change gear whenever you want...

And I need some opinion. During my tyre changing session yesterday, I got poisoned by this. Do you think that it will look nice on K5?

Want to ask about the FC. What's the average FC/litre 100% city drive?? And this car can pump RON 95??

At Page 95... I decided not to respond to any of this uneducational war of words.

Might as well I answer this lady here. Btw Felice, I got mine for only 550km for RM120/63.5L on 100% city drive. (twice the same figure)
My Initial drive was 700km@RM120 but 50%city 50%hiway

I used RON 95. If premium, die lorr.....

Can pump RON95.

Currently, using RON97. Just finished my first full tank and sending my car for my first service this week. 670km for full tank (RON97/70 litres). KL city travel, alot of jam.

how u guys drive until can get 600 to 700km?? my mileage now 2000km, so far full tank RM120 can get max 520km only (mostly city drive)