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 2011 Kia Optima, when will launch in Malaysia?

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Landy
post Mar 20 2012, 01:58 PM

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Can't wait to take delivery of my k5... rclxms.gif

1st thing on the menu is put vkool and SG.

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post Mar 20 2012, 04:53 PM

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Nice set of side lights. I m also interested in getting it. Any1 buying it? I can't read Korean. Got the website in English?

I did ask my SA last time about modding our own light, will void warranty or not. He says that as long as we don't cut any wire then should not void our warranty.
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post Mar 21 2012, 04:47 PM

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Hmmm... Looks like white and silver very popular. If I want any of these color have to wait for next week. Platinum graphite got stock. Can give me the car immediatedly also. Btw, I just sign my loan agreement last Friday only.

Wonder if I should just get the PG color since white and silver need more time for washing to keep them clean....
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post Mar 21 2012, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(irangan @ Mar 21 2012, 08:08 PM)
Damm, I didnt check on that. SIGH. Forgot liau~!

PG for me because tahan kotor reason smile.gif
NO. The color is limited. I wanted RED~! SIGH
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I may choose PG also... Same reason like you... Tahan kotor.... brows.gif
Issit because we abit malas? .. blush.gif
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post Mar 22 2012, 11:30 PM

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QUOTE(mutt @ Mar 22 2012, 10:18 PM)
If I am a businessman who need to do frequent travelling I'd definitely buy K5. The 5 years unlimited warranty is a major plus point  nod.gif
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I am in sales line and I do travel frequently (around 4k to 5k km/month). Thats why I am getting the K5 biggrin.gif
My choice are either Kia, Hyundai or VW but the K5 design wins me over.. drool.gif

Will update here if I encounter any problem along the way... sad.gif Hopefully no major problem arise!!

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Landy
post Mar 24 2012, 12:11 AM

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QUOTE(Neo_Y @ Mar 23 2012, 09:32 PM)
There you go.

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WOW!! Very nice... Those chrome part really stand out!! I like.. drool.gif

And its really not as dark as I imagine it... Glad I choose this color also... thumbup.gif
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post Mar 24 2012, 03:03 PM

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QUOTE(DJSoo @ Mar 24 2012, 01:52 PM)
...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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check your water lvl and temp when driving. if its full and temp is normal then nothing to worry about.

Landy
post Mar 24 2012, 10:26 PM

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Any1 think of doing something like this?? drool.gif

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post Mar 25 2012, 10:29 PM

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QUOTE(Jinster @ Mar 25 2012, 09:36 PM)
if JPJ 99% allow...85% car owners will do it..including me tongue.gif
however i think got a few % of people doing it but only lighting their car up on certain occasions tongue.gif
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Ohh.. i didnt know that we are not allow to light up our undercarriage. Maybe I saw too much of the movie where they really mod their car full of lights and race around.. blush.gif Forgot whats the name. 2 fast 2 furious??
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post Mar 27 2012, 06:12 PM

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Just went and pick up my k5 PG color. So so nice la.... icon_idea.gif

Drive is very steady and firm. Tmr will be driving down to Penang. Let's see how the fc goes. Hope. It's good... brows.gif

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post Mar 28 2012, 12:59 AM

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QUOTE(sidhu13 @ Mar 27 2012, 11:23 PM)
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Added on March 27, 2012, 11:25 pmQuick quest:

Firstly will the warranty be void if i apply a front parking sensor?

Secondly, did any of you guys tint/vkool your sunroof?
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I tinted my whole car with vkool elite even the windscreen (4 side + front + back) and the roof I go for the 4mil secu tint.. from vkool also. Cost me rm2800. My SA cover the rest... but I not sure how much is the rest.. blush.gif

Did I got a good price? hmm.gif

He says is cheaper than we normally do outside.
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Will be doing my SG when I come back from penang.

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post Mar 29 2012, 09:36 PM

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Just check my tyre today as the ride is a bit firm and saw its at 350kps.. shocking.gif

Quickly lower it to 240. now ride is more quiet and comfy. rolleyes.gif

Those guys sure is crazy to pump it so high... good thing it did not explode... if not... cry.gif
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post Mar 29 2012, 09:59 PM

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Hey guys... which service center u went to do your service. Is their technician good? Any branch to recommend?

I plan to go to the red cube beside federal highway. any1 done your service there b4?

Plan to do my first 1k service tmr after coming back from penang..

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post Mar 30 2012, 01:11 PM

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QUOTE(DJSoo @ Mar 30 2012, 11:50 AM)
landy, i serviced my K5 ..1000KM at selayang dealer service center.. behind the summit square selayang . i go on weekday , lesser car, 1hour done .

the manager(boss) Thomas. He is there explain to me the service and warranty .. good 1.
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Thanks for the info.. Will give it a try next time cause just book service at Kia glenmarie later today. See how good is their service first.. blush.gif

Next service will go try the selayang branch.. nod.gif
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post Mar 30 2012, 04:11 PM

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QUOTE(DJSoo @ Mar 30 2012, 01:07 PM)
have to check .. only remember the price rite now only .. RM272 . General checking and fully syntatic oil change .


Added on March 30, 2012, 1:08 pm

wow .. look like BMW tongue.gif
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My 1st 1000km service is rm288.75 hmm.gif
Price include petronas fully s.oil + filter + washer (a small piece of o-ring that made of metal. Foc car wash.

Ppl here are polite and friendly. Even went to the service bay and look at my car and talk to the mechanic. smile.gif

First time saw the undercarriage of my car. All new and shinny with no scratches.. rclxms.gif
Even the Exhaust got Hyundai/Kia logo. Looks like all come from kimchi land. rclxms.gif

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post Mar 30 2012, 11:56 PM

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No idea which Synthetic Oil. Maybe I will ask them next time. After service.. so far so good.. Now my next service is after 10k km.. i thought there is 1 more service at 5k km. no? hmm.gif

btw.. i have a silly questions guys... Optima comes with leather seat and they are very nice.. What type of leather is it? normal leather only? Sori I am new to this leather seat thing.. blush.gif

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post Mar 31 2012, 02:42 AM

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QUOTE(irangan @ Mar 31 2012, 01:42 AM)



Added on March 31, 2012, 1:46 amAnyway, I getting my car in 13 hours ~!

HORREY~!

Just bought Yuma Coil Mat (inclusive bonnet) from Sh@rty 5 today. Got the special grey color used in C class Mercedes. A bit pricey but the quality is tip top and it is really custom made for Optima. Got 2 years warranty also.

Bought also some items from Shark Racing. Anyone can recommend who can help me install those custom emblem? Or I can pull it out just like that.
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Congratzs on getting your ride soon... rclxms.gif

You will be amazed by the handling and ride. thumbup.gif

Btw.. how much you did you pay for your mat? Any picture?
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post Apr 4 2012, 01:13 AM

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Kia Client management Division called today to check whether I have done my 1k km service. I was thinking 'wow', Kia nowdays so good service meh?? Anyway nice that they care for my car... rclxms.gif


QUOTE(w111w @ Apr 3 2012, 11:04 PM)
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...


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..
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If you really think K5 cannot compete with camly... then you better get a camly..

I think camly is good for you and if you think the interior of K5 is too stylish compare to camly rclxub.gif

If you think the interior of camly is nicer and wont get outdated in 10 years time, think again... its already outdated now (for me the design of camly is really OLD)... another 10 years also no difference.

Hope you enjoy your new camly.... nod.gif

P/S: I bought my K5 without a single test drive.. blush.gif
why?
cause I read the forum here and ppl like cm98 and the rest who test drive the car give out real facts, not what they believe or hear from others. I never expect K5 to be perfect but it is way better than 90% of other cars or make within the same segment and price point. thumbup.gif

Dont let your past experience clout your future judgement! biggrin.gif

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post Apr 5 2012, 10:03 AM

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My fc is around 750km.. To Penang last week and some town driving also. Maybe 70/30. It was before my 1st service so go around 100km/hr only. My SA advice me not to drive above 110km/hr before first service. Let the car run-in first.

It's a good thing k5 comes with auto cruise. Most of the time on highway I don't notice my speed is above 120 cause it is very stable. brows.gif

My service mechanic told me he even reach 200km/hr in a test drive car.. shocking.gif ... And said it is very stable. I dare not try la. Scared Kenya saman... whistling.gif

Now I m in Kuantan. Pump full tank then drive here. Use only 3 bar of petrol only. Will check again when I drive back.

Most of my friends that saw my car fist time says its a Lexus .. brows.gif

So far I am enjoying my ride veri veri much... rclxms.gif
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post Apr 5 2012, 11:58 AM

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QUOTE(irangan @ Apr 5 2012, 10:30 AM)
Wow. Drooling. Very nice but changing to anything above 18" will force us to use even lower profile tyre. IMO, anything below 40/45 series will be too hard for my preference. But good to see such a nice mod smile.gif
Dont go for smaller rim. Will looks like a Sonata if you do that. Haha.

I saw few 6.9kg Enkei rim (our one around 11kg) but design not that nice. The one that attracted me around 10.2kg. No different from our stock
LOL. Same here. A very fit lady.
The "LOAD" button is like that one. Never meant to be 'press'. Touch mode only. I also thought that it is stuck during my first run.

Read your manual Chapter 4 Page 130 for more info. Got alot of safety features in place.
When got nothing concrete to say, you accuse us for lying. You think that we will lied in a public forum. So that people will buy Optima? LOL

Since you are so knowledgeable in rides, please come to our TT this weekend. Come and share your knowledge. Teach me how to track my FC and so on.  Of course, I will pay for all expenses incurred for your special appearance and sharing. Oh ya, also bring your expensive ride. I eagerly to learn from you in term of car knowledge. If you are coming, pls let me know and send me your acc number. I will make a transfer. Thanks ya, sifu.
Normally city ride hard to save FC due to jam and alot of braking. I think that this applicable to all cars. I personally think that my FC is only slightly higher than my altis. Mostly due to higher CC and weight.

Will further observe after my first service.
Have you change the emblem? Will looks even like Lexus wannabe if change to this

http://www.sharkracing.com/acecart/bin/sho...&cate=030801000

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Ya...I change to that... That y they don't see any Kia name. They not sure what car it is... rclxms.gif
First impression. Lexus... brows.gif

Will check my fuel bar as cm98 pointed out. I just thought since its a digital meter.. It will gives more accurate reading, like lets says if left 6 bar means we still have 35 liter of fuel left. hmm... I could be wrong... wink.gif

Ooooo... Just notice we past 100 pages. V2 coming? Any sifu here doing v2? icon_rolleyes.gif

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