Shooting blindly? Dude, do you have selective amnesia? Who's the wiseguy here with the taunts?

Nexen tires? Let's not even go there! Here is what you have "Contributed":

1) You hijacked the thread to engage in a 'My Opinion of Tires is better than Yours' bickering with another forumer who challenged you to provide some facts, not opinion.

Just received my 2012 white K5 today. Changed front, back, all 4 rims and steering wheel KIA emblem to the 'K'. Also changed the rear license plate light to white Led. Also ordered new plates with CF sticker. Will be receiving tommorow.

As for the drive it is absolutely wonderful drive so far. Handling wise, so far is great. Definately better than sonata. Need to get more milege to really evaluate.

Just received my 2012 white K5 today. Changed front, back, all 4 rims and steering wheel KIA emblem to the 'K'. Also changed the rear license plate light to white Led. Also ordered new plates with CF sticker. Will be receiving tommorow.

As for the drive it is absolutely wonderful drive so far. Handling wise, so far is great. Definately better than sonata. Need to get more milege to really evaluate.

Just received my 2012 white K5 today. Changed front, back, all 4 rims and steering wheel KIA emblem to the 'K'. Also changed the rear license plate light to white Led. Also ordered new plates with CF sticker. Will be receiving tommorow.

As for the drive it is absolutely wonderful drive so far. Handling wise, so far is great. Definately better than sonata. Need to get more milege to really evaluate.

Bro how much it takes you to change those? And where did you change them? Because the crap SA told me there's no 'K' emblem that fits optima yet and cannot change the one at the steering wheel, scare it will trigger the airbag and explode. WTF?

any photo to share??

yeah be nice to share photos along with a detail review as there are not many malaysian reviews of the k5 that is really comprehensive

I also feel like changing the license plate light to white led. Was it plug and play?

Yes, it is not available here yet. Bought it online from sharkracing. it is 7pcs set for USD70.
As for the steering wheel it is just stick on and it fits nicely and can't notice it.
Will provide pics later
Will provide later need to wash first. hahah
Will try bro. as for photos will provide later.
Yes it was plug and play. just remove the screw/clip on the inner mat on the boot and you will see the sockets already.

Shooting blindly? Dude, do you have selective amnesia? Who's the wiseguy here with the taunts?

Nexen tires? Let's not even go there! Here is what you have "Contributed":

1) You hijacked the thread to engage in a 'My Opinion of Tires is better than Yours' bickering with another forumer who challenged you to provide some facts, not opinion.
2) Your so called 'contribution' is nothing more than protecting your little delicate ego under fire.
3) Lastly, let's not forget about dragging the community into an out-of-topic discussion.

There is no point arguing with one who is constantly in denial

Wanna know what 'Contribution' means?

Here's a hint:

Folks, got a call from another KIA SA today. By end of March (give or take beginning of April) you may take the Optima out for a spin at the Red Cube along Federal Highway. I was told that the Sportage is also available for test drive as well. For those who are interested, do mark you calendar or contact a SA there beforehand. I suspect there will be quite a queue there 

Capish?

Haih, decisions, decisions. The K5 has everything I ever wanted in a car right now 'cept for the engine. Been mulling back and forth between this and a Golf/Jetta lol...

Must test drive the K5 for a better assessment.

U too planning to change? What about the Forte?

No doubt i love my Forte, but the K5 is what my heart desires lol... Can't fight this feeling any longer, and yet I'm still afraid to let it flow, What started out as admiration has grown stronger, I only wish I had the strength to let the Golf go...

HAHA! Good one! In the process, pls find buyer for my Vios yea? 40K

Just received my 2012 white K5 today. Changed front, back, all 4 rims and steering wheel KIA emblem to the 'K'. Also changed the rear license plate light to white Led. Also ordered new plates with CF sticker. Will be receiving tommorow.

As for the drive it is absolutely wonderful drive so far. Handling wise, so far is great. Definately better than sonata. Need to get more milege to really evaluate.

OK, folks. Let's all take a chill pill and get back to the Optima discussion shall we? 

Finally managed to test drive the Optima, it was impressive!

Low end torque isn't that bad. Once it goes to second gear the pick up is really good. Word is, the so called sluggishness when the car first goes in motion, is actually designed as a safety feature to prevent over-acceleration.Handling is precise, ride is comfy(for 18" wheels), pickup is good, tackles sharp corners with confidence, ohh... love the dual sunroof!

Despite the width and length of the car, it actually drives more like  a sports car as opposed to a family sedan (think Camry).

Initially, one may get overwhelmed with all those buttons on the steering wheel, center console and door panel. May take a awhile to figure out the functions of each button.

Yeah, took awhile to find out where that freakin' petrol tank lid release button is located 

For those who want a burst of power when overtaking, the paddle shifters ROCK! Gear shifts are smooth and precise. Switching from Manual back to Auto requires some horizontal shifting.

Last but not least, the Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is really nifty too.

Just stop the car on a slope, press the brakes, slowly release it and the car will remain stationary for 10 secs before rolling backwards 

Overall, I would say it is one awesome car. If anyone can suggest a better alternative, do let me know!  Nuff said 

HAHA! Good one! In the process, pls find buyer for my Vios yea? 40K

pm me some details of ur vios.. my fren looking for 2nd hand vios..

and yea.. the hill start thingy only last for 10 sec and it will roll backwards? not until the driver press the acceleration pedal?? sounds stupid leh..

I just recalled that the Optima does not have a handbrake. It does free up quite a bit of space in the center console but the 'Leg' brake does take some getting use to.

Does it function exactly like a handbrake?

If so I guess you won't be doing any 90 or 180 degree handbrake turn with this new mechanism