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 2011 Kia Optima, when will launch in Malaysia?

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feng yun
post Mar 29 2012, 03:16 PM

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Dear all Sifu,

I am one of K5 fans seriously thinking of marry a K5 because extremely dissapointed with 1.8 CKD INOKOM Elantra.

Is there a road side assist by Kia? Like what Hyundai malaysia have?
feng yun
post Mar 29 2012, 06:03 PM

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Which means no road side assist, tx for info.
feng yun
post Mar 30 2012, 09:41 AM

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QUOTE(forter @ Mar 29 2012, 07:43 PM)
Bro..kia also got road side assist la...i just got letter from naza mention about this ....btw most of the insurance company also got this service including free tow truck within certain distance..
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Thanks for the info.
Now the only thing i worry is the tyre noise, because my brother's accord also have the same problem and quite annoying...
feng yun
post Mar 30 2012, 03:26 PM

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Is this the only reason stopping you from getting K5?
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post Apr 2 2012, 01:55 PM

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QUOTE(Kalist0 @ Apr 2 2012, 11:51 AM)
the almighty myvi pawns everyone's sales .  notworthy.gif  camry from 142 to 390.. wow despite new one coming soon.
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QUOTE(cybermaster98 @ Apr 2 2012, 12:18 PM)
Not sure. Maybe because of the Optima?  hmm.gif


Added on April 2, 2012, 12:19 pm

Thats due to the stock clearance exercise for the current model. Discounts up to RM 13K and many ppl realise that the upcoming Camry is somewhat crap.
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Exactly, camry gave big 13k discount thats why. Meanwhile sonata only 7k discount for 2011 model...
feng yun
post Apr 3 2012, 11:41 AM

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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!
feng yun
post Apr 3 2012, 11:57 AM

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QUOTE(cybermaster98 @ Apr 3 2012, 11:50 AM)
Actually, do we need tinting for the car? I thought it comes with some reflective glass already? I ask because i intend to change my front windscreen once every couple of years (take advantage of the windscreen cover). Stone chips and sand will slowly chip away at your windscreen and soon visibility will be poor and wipers wont work well.
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If i am not mistaken from K5 brochure, only front windscreen has UV protection...

feng yun
post Apr 3 2012, 05:24 PM

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Camry Price:
1. 2.0E - RM152,000
2. 2.0G - RM160,000
3. 2.5V - RM183,000

Definitely K5! No 2nd thought!
feng yun
post Apr 8 2012, 08:02 AM

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Dear all K5 lucky owner,
How bright is the DRL? Coz last time during one U road show, somehow I feltl that it is not that bright?

Anyway I am 90% getting this beauty because the bloody Elantra doesn't have dark blue in 1st batch cry.gif
Been waiting for more than a year and I finally reached my limit, no more waiting! No more! But I still like Elantra...

For me best c segment to own is Elantra and best d segment to own is K5 rclxms.gif
feng yun
post Apr 9 2012, 05:43 PM

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Guys, any of you change Kia logo to K5 logo? I saw a white K5 at Asian kafe Subang yesterday with K5 logo, so good!!
feng yun
post Apr 10 2012, 10:20 AM

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Good morning guys,

Since we are on page 107 already. Can some one start new "K5 owner" thread?


feng yun
post Apr 10 2012, 11:20 AM

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QUOTE(ykhean @ Apr 10 2012, 11:06 AM)
Hi there,

Anybody reckon Naza will bring in the K5 turbo version into Malaysia?
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I think if current K5 sales are good, strongly believe naza will bring in 2.0 turbo GDI but not sure how would be the price and sales...
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post Apr 10 2012, 12:15 PM

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QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Apr 10 2012, 11:35 AM)
There are no 2.0T for right-hand-drive markets in the world right now.

I'm actually secretly wishing that Kia would drop the 2.0T engine into the Koup to make it a true performance car. The Veloster will soon be equipped with the new 1.6T but the Koup deserves more.
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Bro i think got la, because i saw one australia K5 review on youtube very nice one, and it only cost AUD37k... damn cheap... sad.gif
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post Apr 10 2012, 02:23 PM

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QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Apr 10 2012, 02:05 PM)
Sorry to burst your bubble mate, but there's only the 2.4L Optima in Australia. The video that you watched is likely the caradvice one, or the shorter NRMA one, where both features the same Platinum version. Over here Kias are sold as S, Si, SLi, and Platinum variants instead of the North American LX, EX, SX.

In fact, Kia has recently hinted that they are shifting their focus to refining their smaller engines such as the 1.2T and 1.6GDi due to the shift in the global market demand to small cars. Which means even more bad news for the RHD Turbos. The domestic Korean market and North America are Kia's priority, and la and behold both are LHD markets. As with the majority of Europe, which will see Kia focus on the Cee'd and its variants which will utilise the smaller engines.
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Cheers for the info mate smile.gif
feng yun
post Apr 12 2012, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(Kalist0 @ Apr 12 2012, 09:46 AM)
Question guys, if the k5 will be ckd in the future, will the price go down? Naturally, all ckd cars go down by at least 10k.
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I heard from SA kia red cube PJ, Sportage price remain the same as CBU after conversion to CKD / SKD.
Can anyone confirm?

If same apply to K5, i think better get current CBU asap he he.
feng yun
post Apr 13 2012, 09:11 AM

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QUOTE(selvenz @ Apr 13 2012, 08:35 AM)
im surprise some are getting discounts are they for 2011 or 2012 versions ?
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I am suprise too, 2k or 2.5k is not a small amount. How come i got nothing when i booked during one U roadshow??
Can someone confirm this??

I am suspecting 2011 model because previously they gave 1k discount. So now is April already, 2k or 2.5k discount make sense??
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post Apr 13 2012, 12:05 PM

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Guys,

Check this out:

http://star-motoring.com/News/2012/Naza-Ki...,000-units.aspx

This is the one that CM98 mentioned yesterday?


feng yun
post Apr 13 2012, 04:19 PM

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QUOTE(cybermaster98 @ Apr 13 2012, 02:41 PM)
Guys, im sure many of you have been waiting for this news for some time.

Well, after 5 months of analysis and 9 test drives, ive finally booked my Bright Silver K5 today in Ipoh. I chose this dealer because of a number of reasons:

1) best trade in value for my 2003 Vios 1.5E (RM38K)
2) Branch manager was polite, respectful & had good customer service standards despite my many delays since Feb.
3) even though i was a serious buyer, he refused to allow me to test one of the Optima's there saying its for a customer and its not ethical for him to do so. (I was merely testing him).
4) He also agreed to absorb all the runner costs for getting a KL number plate
5) He said he has stock for Silver arriving by end month which would allow me to get my fav WWR plate.

Now need to seriously look into trading in the Nexen tyres.
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Congratulation!!! My Bright Silver already at showroom, will go and see her tomorrow. By end of this month will join K5 family rclxms.gif

Now i am thinking, can i survive with Nexen tire? Because when i test drove in One U last time, i didn't hear lot of noise from tyre... Probably i didn't go too fast...

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post Apr 13 2012, 04:59 PM

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Somebody please open a new thread??? even the title of this thread itself already outdated sad.gif

Let say K5 owner club thread? Then K5 family member can share their experience here
feng yun
post Apr 14 2012, 09:25 PM

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Guys, when do u think wwr 1xxx will start?
Current running number is wwq 2xxx?

My car will be ready probably Friday next week but my number not ready sad.gif

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