but isn't the sound system tuned to work with that headunit already, changing it might mess it up?

U mean the Optima has front parking sensors now? Are u sure? How many? There is a small box near the headlights on both sides and those are washers for the HID. Hope ure not refering to that.

Maybe can use tt to gauge the distance to the wall? 2 in 1. Lol...

no i means K5 dont have front sensor, but only come via washers...

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Added on February 15, 2012, 4:39 pmnot sure but the SA told me if we chg outside our own can void warranty


This post has been edited by devil98: Feb 15 2012, 04:39 PM

Via means 'through' not 'with'

Its common understanding that any original parts changed might void warranties. Same for all car manufacturers.

I have been eyeing on this car. May I know how much is the average maintainance cost for this car? I mean the routine service, change engine oil etc... average?

With Kia, it could be the exception to the norm

I told the SA last week that it's just too bad that the Sportage does not come with HID lights and fitted with 3rd party lights would void the warranty.

To my surprise, he told me that as long as you have the 3rd party HID lights installed by an authorized Kia service center, the warranty remains intact!

Now that's interesting

The Optima comes with Nexen tyres. Are they any good? Havent heard of them? Any tyre shops in KL accept trade in?

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Nexen/N9000.htm
any shops accept trade-in, no worries... but prepare to add-on money laaa...

not bad customer reviews on cars about 10x more powerful than the optima

than the previous optima ?

ok not 10 times, is exagerration but cars which are much more powerful than even current one

Ok.. quite good... My father Sorento came equipped with Nexen tires.... So far ok la... But the thread is still intact.. eroded abit la..

But quite grippy....

No..ive asked around and havent found any shop willing to accept Nexen. Maybe because its not sold here? Anybody know the exact model and specs for the Optima tyres?

Anyway Nexen is only considered Economy class tyre (Class 3) while tyres like Michelin, Goodyear & Continental are Class 1 (Premium Class). hence why i wanna change back to Michelin.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Feb 18 2012, 08:24 AM

Model Nexen9000...
Weird... 1st time heard shop didn't accept trade-in new tires...

It depends on the brand. If they dont sell that brand then they wont accept. I havent heard of Nexen tyres till now.

u think these no cheapo range meh? some nexen series can be better than the ones you mention.

Even the cheaper range of tyres on the Michelin beats out many other higher range brands. Anyway, when u compare please compare apple to apple. If we're talking about 18 inch tyres then compare with similar ones on other brands.

If not do tell me which Nexen tyre is better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 for instance?

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Added on February 18, 2012, 9:42 amBtw, number plate for KL already reached WWJ6xxx already. Even Selangor is at BLP2xxx. By end Feb, it will be WWK.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Feb 18 2012, 09:43 AM

u also not comparing apple and apple wot.. you think nexen same price as PS3?

Now u talk about price. Earlier u were talking about quality. Instead of beating around the bush why dont you provide some actual facts?

TELL ME WHICH 18 INCH TYRE IN THE MICHELIN RANGE COMPARES WITH THE NEXEN 9000?

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Feb 18 2012, 09:49 AM