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post Feb 29 2012, 12:35 AM

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getting my 2.0 koup by this week...any other koup owners here?
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post Feb 29 2012, 10:33 AM

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QUOTE(Alfizzan @ Feb 28 2012, 11:00 PM)
hi everyone... im currently looking for a car that is under 100k and some forum advise me to get this car instead of others... so im here seeking advise from the owners of this car... should i or should i not get this good looking car? how is the performance compare to spectra? any problem so far?
and i also thinking about taking the 2.0sx version...
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If you want to see what issues Forte has - read through the thread, the common issues has been brought up a few times (alignment, minor noise, etc). Other than that, the car works just fine. I'm driving a 1.6sx and so far I have no complains (25,000KM closing in to 1 year now..).

Comparing this to Spectra? Big difference............................

One regret that I had was why I didn't go for 2.0 instead of 1.6.. Forte is a pretty heavy car so 1.6 might feel a lil under power during pick up, but I love forte for the stability during high speed.

Go and test drive all the cars below 100K so you can have a better understanding on how different they are from one another and also know why we went for Forte instead of other brands.. tongue.gif tongue.gif

Cars that I know below 100k (Sedan, not hatchback or small cars) and I've tested:

1. Honda City (my 2nd option after Forte back then, but the waiting list was crazy long and it's kinda small for me... Forte, due to the design, it's pretty big and spacious )
2. Toyota Vios
3. Proton Inspira
4. Chevrolet Cruze
5. Nissan Sentra
6. Mazda 2
7. Peugeot 207

There are some concerns around the 2nd hand value for Forte (since Korean cars are not as popular as JP cars), but for me the driving comfort matters most, don't really give a crap about the 2nd hand value... Cars, anyhow, will depreciate anyways..

Hope this helps..
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post Feb 29 2012, 12:02 PM

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QUOTE(Garfie @ Feb 29 2012, 12:35 AM)
getting my 2.0 koup by this week...any other koup owners here?
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http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1815579
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post Feb 29 2012, 12:35 PM

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QUOTE(derlin @ Feb 29 2012, 10:33 AM)

One regret that I had was why I didn't go for 2.0 instead of 1.6.. Forte is a pretty heavy car so 1.6 might feel a lil under power during pick up, but I love forte for the stability during high speed.

Go and test drive all the cars below 100K so you can have a better understanding on how different they are from one another and also know why we went for Forte instead of other brands..  tongue.gif  tongue.gif

There are some concerns around the 2nd hand value for Forte (since Korean cars are not as popular as JP cars), but for me the driving comfort matters most, don't really give a crap about the 2nd hand value... Cars, anyhow, will depreciate anyways..

Hope this helps..
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agreed smile.gif

these went into my shortlist last time, my own opinion only..i no need vroomm vrommm, decent enough.


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post Feb 29 2012, 02:53 PM

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Today my car headlights not function.. bulb burn maybe.. or wiring problems?? driving at night looks cacat 1.. huhu cry.gif
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post Feb 29 2012, 05:38 PM

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Getting my white beauty rclxm9.gif

Guys, when do you check the car? Before the SA register the car or after register before leaving the showroom? If register already you find faults on the car then how? Cant change on the spot right? hmm.gif
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post Feb 29 2012, 05:59 PM

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QUOTE(Proclaimer @ Feb 29 2012, 05:38 PM)
Getting my white beauty  rclxm9.gif

Guys, when do you check the car? Before the SA register the car or after register before leaving the showroom? If register already you find faults on the car then how? Cant change on the spot right?  hmm.gif
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I remember someone mentioned before that before collecting the car, if you saw that there's unacceptable problems with the car... you have right to not sign the documents...
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QUOTE(DaBestOne @ Feb 29 2012, 05:59 PM)
I remember someone mentioned before that before collecting the car, if you saw that there's unacceptable problems with the car... you have right to not sign the documents...
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Wait, so meaning after sign the loan agreement then before taking the car have to sign something else? Anyody care to elaborate. icon_question.gif
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post Feb 29 2012, 07:14 PM

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QUOTE(Proclaimer @ Feb 29 2012, 06:19 PM)
Wait, so meaning after sign the loan agreement then before taking the car have to sign something else? Anyody care to elaborate.  icon_question.gif
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after that just sign the checklist to show that u're ok with the car when delivered to you. do a thorough check, bring a friend along is best to check the lights, spot any dents, paint chips, scratches, etc.
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post Feb 29 2012, 07:20 PM

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Guys, thinking of getting a forte, any sales person can recommend?
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post Feb 29 2012, 08:42 PM

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QUOTE(jetpacker @ Feb 29 2012, 07:22 PM)
hope to get a 2.0sx..but im afraid of the pull to left problem...new batches still got this problem?
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Hi, I just got my 2.0 white beauty last Saturday. So far everything looks good. No pull left issue for me. No noise whatsoever. Maybe 2012 batch better? thumbup.gif

One issue I'm having is the body kit. The doublesided tape not doing its magic. Brought it to the accessory shop this morning to redo EVERYTHING but just now notice come out again sad.gif The accessory shop lady explain say that if kena water is like that. Need to let the adhesive dry for 3 days.. Now everyday raining... how laaaa??? cry.gif
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post Feb 29 2012, 10:03 PM

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hope to join you guys soon but will test out the insight MMC this saturday first.

btw, does forte come with boot light?
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post Feb 29 2012, 11:39 PM

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QUOTE(CyberKewl @ Feb 29 2012, 07:14 PM)
after that just sign the checklist to show that u're ok with the car when delivered to you. do a thorough check, bring a friend along is best to check the lights, spot any dents, paint chips, scratches, etc.
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Agreed. Try to collect your car earlier so you have more luxury time to check all the parts. Some defects is more obvious ample light. For my case, I just have bare time to check most of the parts, but leave all the plastic wrapped parts remain unchecked (where I presume no issue as it nicely wrapped.)....end up, found a long scratch on the leather handle after back home and removed all the plastics. sad.gif
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QUOTE(jetpacker @ Feb 29 2012, 11:24 PM)
how's the fuel consumption so far?..
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So far haven't gone for 1st 1000km service yet.. so I've been driving quite tamely these few days. Fuel consumption about 10L/100km. Traveled about 240km already and I've still got slightly less than half tank.. I've yet to refill my petrol yet. hahaha tongue.gif
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post Mar 1 2012, 09:16 AM

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QUOTE(Intel@Atom @ Feb 29 2012, 10:03 PM)
btw, does forte come with boot light?
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rear trunk light ? of coz, otherwise how to search ur items in the dark...
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post Mar 1 2012, 09:34 AM

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QUOTE(epo @ Mar 1 2012, 09:16 AM)
rear trunk light ? of coz, otherwise how to search ur items in the dark...
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torch light lor... laugh.gif
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post Mar 1 2012, 09:35 AM

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lolx, not all car for boot light. good to know forte has it.
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post Mar 1 2012, 09:46 AM

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I am wondering if there is a HU with navigation capability available for the Forte?
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post Mar 1 2012, 10:24 AM

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there is an oem one, selling around 1300-2000.
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post Mar 1 2012, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(dvinez @ Mar 1 2012, 10:24 AM)
there is an oem one, selling around 1300-2000.
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stated as OEM...but made in China...right?

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