this is only true for 2.0 SX, for 1.6 SX u need to move the shift lever to the right, then only u can use the paddle shifters. otherwise, pressing them wont do anything at all.

bingo..actually its not that mafan once u used to it..in fact somehow u will have that "feel cool" factor..its like when u push it to the right then its like "BRING IT ON!"

oh and if you dont know already, u just need to PUSH the gear to the right - you DONT need to press the button for that.

works the same for 1.6 i can confirm that - basically when you reach near the redline the gearbox will auto shift up to prevent damage on the engine and when you brake, it will gear down automatically too to prevent a stall.. what u can do with the paddles and the gears (plus and minus sign) are the same. the one on the elantra is just missing the paddle shifters but they could still use the semi-auto gearbox to treat them like "paddle shifters" but it wont have the same feeling la

I test drive 1.6 before, D is full auto, cannot use paddle shift.
while M gear go down auto when car slowing down but upgear is fully manual.

anyone can tell what is the spec of the new HU? can play HD movie? flv?mp4?avi?rmvb?mpg? or just can play DVD disc for movie?

So confirmed this is the only ´fl´? No real fl coming ? Hopefully the spoiler looks good n of quality

SA told me for 1.6SX normally the interest would be 2.54 or 2.53 the best.
But it also depends on the loan amount and duration of repayment.
Mine is based on 7 years with 70K loan. 

the SA from Sunway. It's a dealer. I went to Glenmarie (sux) and also Federal Highway (coming back to me on the trade in)

might go with Sunway if I am confirm to go with Forte.

Just saw one Forte test drive half way KESAS highway broke down. Macam engine issue. Front hood all open. Scary!!

Now waiting to test drive Elantra again before I decide between these two cars.

as referred to kia forte code color...
got several version for paint...and for 2010 and 2011 car is different code..

thus many bk color not match with body....

Elantra just for the fluidic sculpture design of the car only.   
Forte is value for money 

talked to a SA this afternoon at festival mall; was surprised to hear that they've discontinued the colours black, bronze and red for the forte.

SA said those colours had really low demand; mostly white lol.
Thinking of getting a 2.0 red.. but now, haha.. (already have a white 1.6sx back in hometown, yes i know i'm crazy but it's really a bang for the bucks!)
Dilemma, dilemma.

PM-ed you

For those who PM-ed me asking for the contact of the SA that gave 4k discount.
I've never said that the SA gave 4k discount, maximum discount was 2.9k and I said it depends on your negotiation skills with the SA.

Here's the info I gave to everyone, not sure if it's the best out there but the SA seems like a nice guy who knew what he was talking about.

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Added on April 4, 2012, 9:29 am
true, but can't deny that it sounds pretty good (at least, to me)

Test drive forte 1.6SX Kia sri rampai/ wangsa maju yesterday, very impressed with it but feel car quite long being sadan (take time to get used to it, i guess since so use to hatchback).

SA told offer discount RM1.5k for old model & tint voucher only. New model wiz touch screen HU no discount.

Told abt other ppl offerred, he said that is from dealer, which is not same as distributor and distibutors does not bother with warranties etc.

Q:
1. Is this correct, dealer have different offer compared to Kia distributers?
2. Can I buy from other SA even though my loan hv been submitted using same approval or do i hv to submit it again.
3. They said I need to pay full downpayment, no booking etc. it is right?

Pls excuse me, first time buying own car. TQ

referring to before discussed matter on the stuff offered by SA.

As for me I, this is what I got:

1. Latest spec of forte with HU
2. tinted voucher worth Rm400
3. All K logo (front & rear + 4tyres
4. 19 inch LED LCD (toshiba brand)
5. Full BK (include rear spoiler lip)
6. Sandblast

SA at Batu Caves

can u pm me too ??

thanks a lot.

bro, can pm me the SA contact number??? 

19 inch LED LCD?  whats that ah bro?

I see u r asking this in both Elantra n Forte thread. Still deciding is it?

For Forte I think you can go 2.54% wit it. My fren from HLB said can go 2.5% maybe.

For Elantra Affin bank give the same 2.46%. Maybe can go slightly lower for other bank but not much maybe another 0.01-0.02% lower only.

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Added on April 5, 2012, 12:01 pm

which branch and bank gave this bro? is it for 7 yrs and forte 1.6?
cause my SA from sunway die die say 2.54% is the best.