Eh, I'm a guy la. I mean right beside the steering wheel spokes, beside the eco and telephone buttons, the plastic bits have sharp edges. Go check it and you'll understand what i mean.

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....

I am between white and pg bro. ma lady wants pg because if white, the chrome does not stick out much..

I think it just because your document too strong ... LOL

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

hahaha...

i think best is u spend some time reading this thread, and if got more time, google and read from overseas forums...and then, after that, if got more time, test drive them all...thats the best way to help u decide...
i find reading comments from direct owners in forums are really helping me to decide...even better than reviews by so called experts, coz they might be biased or 'bought over'
but then of course if u r lazy and got plenty of money to spend, just flip coins

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Added on March 22, 2012, 10:49 amwas trying to feel the sharp edge at the rear of the steering at eco button...but cant find the sharp edge that cut our friend's butter finger here...hehehee....nope, dont have !!

passat is IN D-segment...although some might feel doubt abt it, try sitting in the car, and yeah..bigger than accord for the interior space

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Added on March 22, 2012, 11:36 am

well, test drive at least can really finalize ur decision...the feel of the car, the size of the car, the driving pleasure..coz some experience or situation cant be explained by words, very subjective..

for me, at first im skeptic abt korean car...seeing many of my friends stucked with old sonata, kia sephia...i was reluctant at first...but reading and seeing many ppl expecially from other countries really help, coz the car was launched close to 2 years over there, and u can see if there is any reliability problems or watever problems...

i can remember one quote from the forum...he is replying to a review by an expert in car testing, saying the car seat cushion is too thin for long ride comfort... his reply was, "his whole review of finding faults of the car conclude ONLY that" which is the car seat cushioning onli...

well, of course over time, i find some owners have complains as well, but whose are minor or not really deterring me from selecting this car

it got looks, more power than others in its range, leg room front n rear(overall space), specs(long list), and cheapest (2nd to sonata low spec), resale value no one knows for sure..
took my dad-in-law for a spin..he owns the latest E250...and i can see he is surprise at the car overall..some things in K5 not even present in E250

whose white knight is this? looks awesome

I am driving a black altis now and while my colleague driving a silver one. IMO, darker colour is a safer bet. But anyway, doesnt matter. Getting Sierra Glow treatment. So minor dirty will drop off
IMO,

Camry; unless you have the budget to go 2.4 else you will be stuck with 4 speed gearbox and slightly old but reliable engine. Comfort level is the best among 3 cars.

Accord; didnt test drive but received a not too good feedback from colleagues that driving that. Probably due to CKD?

K5; obviously this is my choice as I just bought it But anyway, I would say that it is not a perfect car too (slightly noisy engine sound during rev) but it is best performance vs price ratio. Plus 5 years unlimited warranty, I dare to take the plunge.

End of the day, see what is your priority and budget? If you really have the budget, do consider Camry 2.4 (180k?) or Teana 2.5. A safe choice.
No pro~! Will take some pic when my car reach and installed all the mod that I bought.

yesterday was rushing to KL from shah alam using kesas n mex, to meet up wif frens..quite hard pressing the pedals, rpm ard 5k using pedal shifter all the time...didnt notice brunt smell after that..

WMM? Or WWM    number 6XXX.....? I m driving around on weekend and day.. Try to used to it bigger car, due I m driving POLO before .. LOL

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

Lucky s not so obvious...

Going to install my front sensor this coming week ..

recommend by Simon Tan / facebook

LOL

The feeling is mutual, bro. But if we change rim, should consider to change the tyre too.

Guys,

Just back with my K5 for alignment. It seems that, the SC Mgr told me that <5000km, u still can do ur alignment FOC.

Also, I highlighted the burnt smell issue that was brought by CM98.
So, this is the answer they gave me. Not sure if this is correct or not. Sifus, pls verify this. (I had to ask few KIA people there until I get this. others are hopeless)

> He told me it's from the catalytic converter  - which is the exhaust emission control. The job of the catalytic converter is to convert harmful pollutants into less harmful emissions before they ever leave the car's­ exhaust system. It convert CO, Hydrocarbons & oxides of nitrogen to CO2, N2 & H2O.

Just like the explaination by RlanD but, 
Acceleration = High Rev = High amount of conversion = Burnt smell.

Normal driving = Medium rev = Medium amount of conversion = No burnt smell.

Since the exhaust running right underneath the aircond blower, probably that's how the smell leaked in.
It might be due to failed catalytic converter but I reckon most probably not as the cat converter failure since it's new car and the smell should go away.
The bad news: A new cat is expensive. 
The good news is it's probably covered under warranty. Check with your SA

I havent experience this on my K5 as I probably havent drive as hard as CM98 did ---> to sayyyyyyyang my bright silver.
Well, I hope this help. If it doesnt, we all can try ask KIA some more! Or it's just a plastic bags got stuck at the exhaust and got burnt. hehe

Same goes here. mine was off a bit only around 8 to the left... to the left...

JuneSeptember, I did the search around the stearing from your last comment on it. and I found this. Is this the one you referring to? if that is it, then it is sharp. easily can cut your knuckles. that's a very poor finishing on the stearing.

btw, im quite happy with the autocruise response. The agressiveness depends on the the road surface/level anyway. but that's just my liking. probably im not too familiar with this autocruise before.

Dear all K5 sifu,

Very likely i will have pleasure to join K5 family. May i know from you guys regarding window tint:
1. What brand you guys using? V-cool / 3M / Raytech / ??
2. Cost for whole car including sun roof
3. Any branch recommend around subang, shah alam and klang area?

Thanks you in advance guys!

OMG!!! Buying a car without test drive... Are u kidding? By just reading cooment by other ppl only and straigth bought k5! ... To me this is ridiculous and crazy act...

Not all ppl got the same preference in driving.....no matter how, the k5 driving feel really not up to my expectation...

Although it got good looks...but tat is not impotant coz the design will outdate soon.... The thing tat will not outdate is the engine hp and torque....

After few years, when i feel the design is boring already, i will say WTF! ! wat car is this??. no power wan....no pick up wan...n blah blah

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

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.
Thanks for the link. Kevin23 sure do sounds like the another troll
Bro, JOIN our TT!
Thanks for everything

Who have those nice DSLR? Can take some pic to promote our car abit. Haha.

I getting nice quotation for sound proofing. 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?
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http://cafe.naver.com/k5club.cafe?iframe_u...rch.boardtype=I
Scroll through the pages to have a look at what the Koreans are doing with their Optimas...