The complete tail light is as below:
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Malaysia version optima tail light:
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stressed your head.
which company your sister work with?

Wow! So young. I am uncle liow, 40. Driving this car make me younger lol.

How much is your budget? Enquirement ? And your previous ride? mind to share?

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Added on March 28, 2012, 12:53 am
225/45R18 >>>> 7.5J X 18  = 35 psi / 240 .. Front and rear

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Seems that majority K5 driver here at late twenty. Kia marketing works. Aimed at young exec / adult with all those gadget and sporty looks?
Congrats~!
What is your concern? I am sure that people here can answer all your queries better than those SA.

I got hooked too after this thread

Edit: Just saw this. Might help you

http://paultan.org/2012/03/27/test-drive-k...kets-for-grabs/

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Added on March 28, 2012, 1:06 am

there is no definite answer to that..

first, you have to know urself, wat are u going to do with the savings u have..if u plan to keep it in Fixed Deposit onli, then better put more downpayment into the car...if u have plan to spend it for business or any investment, then dont put too much into car deposit...

car loan interest is compounded...meaning, simple multiply..ie 2.5% pa x  9 years loan x  loan amt...example, loan 100k  at 9years tenure at 2.5% int cost u 22.5k in total interest

however, house loan is not compounded interest...house loan interest is calculated base on the exact amt still owed to the bank at that day (most banks do daily calculation)...say u owe bank 100k now, but next year it shud be lower like 90k...so by next year, u will be paying interest base on 90k..and so forth

but car loan NO...the total interest is charged regardless when and how much u still owe bank at certain point in your loan tenure...if im not wrong, a 2% car loan int, is equivalent to somewhere 3.8% effective interest rate....
so this will roughly give u idea on how to decide...

For me it depend how much you afford to make the monthly installment and thats where you judge how much to put your deposit...any other thought?

I would always say take out a max loan on the car (but dont go beyond 7 yrs tenure). Use the rest of the money and invest elsewhere. FD's are crap but there are many other options available.

But generally, i would say this. If you dont own at least 1 property and if your total earning capacity isnt at least RM8K per month, then please reconsider the Optima. Cars are a losing commodity and property (in the right location) is always the best safeguard against inflation. ALso need to take into account your other debts.

Btw, whats your definition of good salary anyway?

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Added on March 29, 2012, 6:11 pm

Windscreen cover is important not just for any eventualities but also good in case you wanna change windscreen every year (but need to retint that portion as well too). Might be an option especially for those who travel alot. 

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Added on March 29, 2012, 6:14 pm

RM400 for 4 pieces?? That works out to be RM100 per piece? Thats really crap! Not worth changing then. Stick with it for 1 year and then change to Michelin.

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Added on March 29, 2012, 6:16 pm

Bro, its not about the deposit. If u can only afford a RM800 monthly installment, the Optima is well over your head. Do you own properties?

If the service centre as bad as its salesmen, then i strongly recommend you avoid this Red Cube. Really pathetic service which normally means the branch manager is ineffective.

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Added on March 30, 2012, 7:42 am

RM5K is the benchmark for good salary? Common la! That salary is barely enough to survive in KL if you have a family and a housing/car loan to pay. Thats why im quite happy with the new Bank Negara ruling regarding car loans. Will take some of those wannabies off the streets. 

NOT everyone live in KL

i think is the same , i bought from dealer freebies and nego. discount is more flexible compare i discuss with distributor before .

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Added on March 30, 2012, 11:59 am

go to test drive my fren, for me the noise is very less and i can stand with it . depends how u feel it .

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Added on March 30, 2012, 12:03 pm

hehe..    i m below 5K salary and married .. but i own a non depreciate property.. so , i m statify with it and own K5 ..

in case any accident make me cant afford the car, i can re-fiance my house .. or invest other .. 

O2 mini, i m Djsoo , not K5WHITE la .. haha.. i dont have much property , only 1 , but appreciation edy .. 

so can re-fiance to look for other investment .. that why 02mini , i prefer u get a property 1st .

this may sound crazy, wont it be nice if m'sia optima comes with ventilating/cool seats?

Hey guys, I know some of u may find me irritating, but I'll say, may be this is a good survey for everyone..

If u r a 25yr old, single guy,  daily routine is driving car to work plus to shop etc and may be some long trip during holidays, and ur budget allows (of course with some loan too), which would u choose? optima or 508?

And, does optima comes with rear windscreen shade? which I doubt..

here u go: