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 2011 Kia Optima, when will launch in Malaysia?

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DJSoo
post Mar 18 2012, 08:21 PM

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QUOTE(cybermaster98 @ Mar 18 2012, 08:11 PM)
Guys i have some questions regarding the Optima after my last test drive over the weekend:

1) I noticed a burnt smell coming from around the car after the 30 min drive. This also happened on earlier test drives. I notice this happens after fast acceleration. Why is this happening?

MY CAR DONT HAVE THIS MATTER ..( HAD DROVE 3 DAYS)

2) The steering wheel behaves rather erratically when turning corners over bumpy roads or hard braking. Like it has a life of its own

DONT REALLY TRY THIS YET ..

3) The area around the car is also very warm possibly from the heat emanating from underneath the car. Ive never experienced this on other cars before.

DONT HAVE SUCH A PROBLEM, BUT I HAVE 1 TIME SET FROM THE AIRCOND SETTING , BLOW UP AND DOWN .. THE DOWN SIT HAVE HOT AIR CAME OUT , DUNNO WHY .

Can someone provide some insight especially current owners? Anything mentioned on foreign websites/forums on possible similar problems on the Optima?
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post Mar 19 2012, 02:31 PM

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QUOTE(irangan @ Mar 18 2012, 09:41 PM)
Guys, this is the first time I post in this thread but already read through 30 pages+ of this thread. After reading through all that, I went to Kia Red Cube today to see K5 and place an order. BUT too bad, the sales girls said that she cant get any freebie for me. That's means no rebate also.

So any sifu have any good SA to intro, those can give me good deal smile.gif? I need to test drive but 95% confirm to purchase already. Oh ya, the Red Cube agent said that I can get the car by end of this mth.

Pls assist me~!

Thanks in advance

Added on March 18, 2012, 9:44 pm
Where is it wor? Any contact?

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Kepong , Kent . 010-2219898 try to call him and see what he can offer .

Added on March 19, 2012, 2:47 pmhey , any idea can find the kia optima k5 malaysia at FACEBOOK?
i coudn't find it .. anyone can send me a link here ? thanks .

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post Mar 19 2012, 05:53 PM

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QUOTE(cybermaster98 @ Mar 19 2012, 05:10 PM)
Have u driven the car hard for about 15mins? Hard acceleration by almost flooring the pedal?
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K5 owner will feel pain if we do tat to our own car .. not a test drive car .

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post Mar 19 2012, 07:31 PM

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QUOTE(sidhu13 @ Mar 19 2012, 06:20 PM)
haha..well said! It smells awesome...
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same here .. haha.. when gathering ? LOL

Added on March 19, 2012, 7:33 pm
QUOTE(joseph.lim @ Mar 19 2012, 07:12 PM)
Hi cybermaster, just curious to know when the moment you hard accelerate with full force step on, what is your RPM at that time ?  For how long you step on and what is the RPM at that time while u maintaining the step on ?  Are you testing on a  straight road or climbing up the hill.

I don't really test the car into that extent or to the max because I know I won't be driving till that rough, unless going up to Genting, that maybe. 

Anyway, is good to know if putting K5 into such stress test, it will sustain or not.  Hopefullly none here that is going to buy K5 will be offered by the SA of this car you have tested smile.gif
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hahaha .. if not the buyer will cry.gif

@cybermaster , where u test the car ? and color of it ..

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post Mar 20 2012, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(irangan @ Mar 20 2012, 02:34 AM)
Did the test drive today in another showroom. Very nice experience. The owner of the showroom accompany me for the ride and made me a very good deal compare to those Red Cube that gave 1001 excuse when come to freebie. Very satisfied and place order straight after that.

Other than the slightly louder engine sound during rev (driving Altis now), the rest all good and within my expectation. Didnt realize the heat and smell as it is raining today. But I presumed that it is a minor issue as the current batch is still CBU unit from Korea. Should be better QC and it is coming from the same factory that make for US market. If the burning smell is major issue, I bet those guai low will blow whistle long time ago gua.

Just a side info. After placing my order and during casual chatting session, the owner told me that it is good to buy current batch as it is still CBU from Korea. I asked him to explain further. He told me that the current batch came in using special issued AP. CBU that only need to pay CKD rate tax. The current is brought in under assumption that it is for showroom unit only. So limited unit. Future batch must be assemble in Malaysia to create more jobs.

Oh ya. I am getting platinum graphite color and they got ready stock for it. If everything smoothly, can get the car in less than 3 weeks smile.gif
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Congratulation rclxms.gif .. Can't wait to see K5 ard the road.
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post Mar 21 2012, 01:38 AM

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Drive my K5 whole day PJ-KL KL-PJ .. Nice ride.. And a lot of ppls looking on it.. Haha.. smile.gif
But i found something not right is.. I speed up to 100mph, my next passenger seat will shake and even making sound out.. I checked and adjusted again make sure it lock in right position, but then is the same.
Any1 have this matter too?
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post Mar 21 2012, 05:28 PM

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[quote=JuneSeptember,Mar 21 2012, 08:51 AM]Anyone? Should I send it back for replacement?
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I don't have such a problem. U better send it back n check, bro.

Added on March 21, 2012, 5:31 pm[quote=K5WHITE,Mar 21 2012, 11:13 AM]the inspection can be done at any puspakom, but registration, ie handing in the K1 form, getting registration card have to be done at any JPJ branch in KL.

Added on March 21, 2012, 11:15 am

100mph = 165km/hr...and the seat shaking? sound from fixture at the bottom of the seat?
better get it check, mine so far touch wood no problem...onli sound is the tyre and road sound tongue.gif

but this morning, while wearing my shoe to work, noticed the front bumper at the bottom kena scratched lioaw..but to my knowledge, i never hit any road curb oso...must be some high road bump....imagine putting lowered spring and front skirting somemore....wah !!!
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Alamak.... doh.gif Already 550 km milage now, will send to sc and check while 1000km service

Added on March 21, 2012, 5:33 pm[quote=cybermaster98,Mar 21 2012, 11:24 AM]I think he meant 100kmph. I dont think he would have reached 165kmph in KL/PJ.
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Ya, kmph..... Hahahaha.. Type wrong , sorry ya tongue.gif

Added on March 21, 2012, 5:36 pm

My previous car is Toyota Camry, but it has been stolen end of 2011. No doubt, for some peoples camry is a best choice in D-Segment Car but the car is not as good as i thought! Not equal to what i have paid for. Anything wrong with us who drive a KIA? a Korean make? just because of the branding?
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Damn TRUE man, I am also from Volkswagen change to KIA, why not? As long as they produce a good car, and nice quality...

Added on March 21, 2012, 5:48 pm[quote=mutt,Mar 21 2012, 04:09 PM]
Hope u dont get me wrong. I prefer the forte logo. It's not about the mindset or branding really. Kia should create better logo. I have been yo the show room and seriously i was thinking to buy this beauty and eat maggi everyday.. lol
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I think that too... Haha..

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post Mar 21 2012, 06:08 PM

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[quote=JuneSeptember,Mar 21 2012, 06:00 PM]

Btw, Silver K5 looks very high class, saw one in kepong this morning in my own PG K5. Nice. Both white and silver color really show the nice skirting at either end of the bumpers.


bro, kepong which area? U stay kepong too?

Added on March 21, 2012, 6:09 pm[quote=LYL2009,Mar 21 2012, 04:56 PM]
Promise to deliver within 3 working days? Which color you are going for? Not sure about Silver or Plat Graphite. But what I know is that the white K5 is still stuck at the port waiting for custom to release due to AP issues. Then again I may be wrong.

FS Trading is also famous for their empty promises in the past with lots of car purchasers complaining. Was just wondering anyone else here bought their K5 from FS Trading Ampang?

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LYL2009 : I heard a same story like u, that's why I finally get sliver indeed of white .

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post Mar 21 2012, 06:28 PM

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QUOTE(jAkUn @ Mar 21 2012, 06:26 PM)
damn man. so what we will be receiving is different from the display car?
look cool tho..

btw, i've been wondering, what panel is those beside the gear? since i've been checking on the test car, the panel is there, but no button as the features were taken off from the car.

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

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instruction book tell that is a seat warm button , but not for malaysia spec .
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post Mar 21 2012, 07:23 PM

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QUOTE(irangan @ Mar 21 2012, 06:28 PM)
My agent and Maybank damm efficient~! I placed the order with complete documentation on 19/3/2012 4pm. Maybank called me for verification on 20/3 10am. And the agent just called me and said that the loan is approved and can sign by tomorrow. The car will be deliver to me by next Wed; the latest. Speechless. Much much efficient than my previous experience with Toyota agent.
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I think it just because your document too strong ... LOL

Added on March 21, 2012, 7:24 pmI cant deny 3 color also very nice .. KIA make a good option to us .

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post Mar 22 2012, 01:06 PM

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QUOTE(texass @ Mar 22 2012, 11:20 AM)
A test drive cannot make me decide which is the best!. Maybe someone who got the experience with the car for sometimes can give a suggestion.
Anyway thanks for all opinion and suggestion.
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Comfort, durable, well known. ( camry and teana)

Stylish comfort K5 .

Not confident comfort . Accord ( a lot of complain issue I heard)

Added on March 22, 2012, 1:12 pm
QUOTE(JuneSeptember @ Mar 22 2012, 11:06 AM)
What the, early early morning kena attacked. Looks like my steering wheel has serious quality issues. I'm going to check the showroom units before further comments. Will report here later.
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Hahaha.. Ur complain make me keep rubbing my steering back this morning while I m driving my...

My don't have such a problem .. thumbup.gif

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post Mar 23 2012, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(JuneSeptember @ Mar 23 2012, 11:08 AM)
I have to disagree with you man, took my car out yesterday and it was soo dirty under the sun. Every bit of dirt was obvious and visible compared to the silver car beside it. No choice loh, have to wash it frequently. (haven't wash my car for two week now)

Engine and gearbox wise, i do not have much complaints. Except that the engine does not have enough torque, 15-20 more will be perfect so i don't need to drop gear so often when going up hill (i seriously love the paddle shifters in this sort of situation). Gearbox is nice, silky smooth for my standards, don't use Top Gear standards la. Now i wonder how would it feel to drive a 2.0 Camry, since the engine has less power than K5.

So in my opinion, if you like the car, and the performance does not annoy you too much and it is reasonably frugal, can just buy it. No need to be too concerned whether the engine tech is the latest or not. I think that's the reason why so many people buy Toyota, because they like it (particularly the brand).

Just saw a brand new white K5 in Damanasara Perdana this morning, WWK XXXX, what a beauty. Also recall that I saw a silver K5 in Sri Damansara, WMM XXXX. Walao.  blink.gif

I'll make some killer PG K5 pics this week, stay tuned.
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WMM? Or WWM tongue.gif number 6XXX.....? I m driving around on weekend and day.. Try to used to it bigger car, due I m driving POLO before .. LOL

Added on March 23, 2012, 2:43 pmScratched my car front bumper yesterday night .. cry.gif

Lucky s not so obvious...

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post Mar 23 2012, 05:35 PM

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QUOTE(JuneSeptember @ Mar 23 2012, 03:08 PM)
WWM, i think so. It was morning, i was blur. You should see me quite often in that area, haha.

It took me a month to adjust to it. Now I'm quite ganas, lol.

I've had a few close encounters with curbs. But haven't hit any yet. Perhaps it's time to invest in front parking sensor.
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Some1 install it at FB Kia optima K5 group.. Will check it out the price and warranty wise, interested with that too ..
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post Mar 24 2012, 01:52 PM

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...my K5s having fast water leaking on bottom of engine .. is it a aircond water ? and quite a lot .. is it normal ? i just stop the car for 3-5 minutes .. the floor was wet .. so fast? commend?
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post Mar 24 2012, 05:06 PM

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QUOTE(Neo_Y @ Mar 24 2012, 02:11 PM)
Leaking from the bottom of engine? Or it is undercarriage? It is normal for every car. Sure it is water and not oil leaking?
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i touched it .. is water ..

Added on March 24, 2012, 5:07 pm
QUOTE(Landy @ Mar 24 2012, 03:03 PM)
check your water lvl and temp when driving. if its full and temp is normal then nothing to worry about.
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thanks landy ...

Added on March 24, 2012, 5:07 pm
QUOTE(K5WHITE @ Mar 24 2012, 02:26 PM)
if it is just water (not coolant, or windscreen washer), then it is normal...amt of water drooped from aircond evaporator depends on the air humidity surroundings, so it wont be the same all the time...
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i see ... ok ok .. noted .

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post Mar 25 2012, 10:49 AM

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Going to install my front sensor this coming week ..

recommend by Simon Tan / facebook smile.gif
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post Mar 25 2012, 01:31 PM

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As the person infomation .. no need grill .. so i need to go to the shop and take a look ..

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post Mar 25 2012, 09:26 PM

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What is the offset rim size of our K5..
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post Mar 26 2012, 10:36 AM

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QUOTE(K5WHITE @ Mar 25 2012, 10:55 PM)
For the water discharge, i dont think there is any reason to be worried. Most important is to confirm that the water comes from air humidity condensation, not coolant fluid, nor washer nor any working fluid in the car. All working a/c will have condensation, thats why they have drain pipe.

As for the seat rattling sound, which some owners face here, try to check the passenger seat lock. i think the sound might come from the seat lock hitting the center console.
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I hope water discharge s just my over worry..

The seat belt rattling sound s so annoying.. My previous Honda City 2010 also have such a problem. shakehead.gif

So far touch wood.. My K5 s not..
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post Mar 26 2012, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(K5WHITE @ Mar 26 2012, 10:54 AM)
i said it coz u cant blame the system for having too much condensed water, coz the understanding of air-conditioning is evaporator will create condensed water when it works..the amt of water is base on the humidity of the air that passes though it...and of course, if the humidity level is higher, then u get more water...and same goes if the evaporator is bigger in size, or capacity is higher, then in the same level of humidity, the amt of water condensed will be higher than a lower capacity air-cond...

on the humidity, u can try to put several wet towels in your car and let the aircond runs...u will see the amt of water discharged at the bottom of your car will be alot more than w/out the wet towels in the same car at the same day...this will explain why the car in the showroom have more water discharge, coz im sure the doors (car and showroom) have been opened all the time or numerous time, hence the increase in humidity

the seat belt rattling oso happened to me, but i did it on purpose...while driving, i use my left hand to push the seat lock ard (while no one sits at passenger), and at some point it rattles with the center arm console....

dont get me wrong, i think i post many good reviews of K5 here, and to be honest, im still a proud owner of a K5 white... I am not a Kia SA, or works with Kia watsoever
having said that, i reserve some bad comments to myself, coz i know im paying less (in m'sia), i cant expect too much from it...such as turbo like engine torque/power...exceptional comfy ride like in teana when K5 is using low profile tyre-45 and 18" wheel with sports tuning suspension...try asking civic type R owner abt their car comfy ride...i been in one, and trust me, u dont want to be the one sitting behind even for a short lunch ride...
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Agree with u bro. rclxms.gif
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