FC = depending on your right foot.

full tank for my 2.0L - full highway cruising, the furthest I got out of it before warning lights came on was around 580km. for city driving usually 420-430km with around 50-60km left according to the car's computer, and I do drive quite fast even in cities.

lol...kevin23 keep quiet ald.....hahahaha

talk nonsense too much...

Lucky me, I actually opened up all the plastics when I took my car, I had the same problem as well, there was a very obvious scratch line at the back seat. The SA had to change my whole back seat - during then there was a 1.6 changing to Leather seat so they just swapped the seat to my car and it's done.

My friend took his car also had the same issue, there was a scratch line at his middle compartment (where you put keys etc)

So good advise for all, please open up the plastics and check for scratches.

HI guys,

I'm interested to test drive a forte. Can u recommend a showroom in PJ or KJ that gives friendly services? Don't want to be pushed for purchase during the test drive.

Also, do u think it's worth to pay extra 10k to get the 2.0sx? Will the FC increase?

Vincent

I am interested too, maybe we can meet up and go for a test drive together..

For the extra 12k..u will get :

1) Of course the 2.0L engine..extra power & acceleration on your right foot
2) 6 airbags
3) Cruise Control
4) Leather Seat
5) Motor Driven Power Steering

Worth your 12k? It's your money..your life anyway

In term of FC, for city driving, u should expect a bit higher in FC comparing to the 1.6 Forte but it justify the extra 'kick' that u have. For highway driving, i can say that the FC is more or less the same with the 1.6 Forte (if not better).

This post has been edited by izputra: Mar 5 2012, 12:52 PM

Anyone knows people that can do car plate? My car is not even 1 year and the car plate in front 1 letter came off... zzzz... The quality of the number plates also kinda crappy..

any workshop can do that with ease

Usually if have the budget, no need to ask this question.... direct buy the 2.0 For people like me, budget a bit tight - hati mau 2.0 tapi poket cukup untuk 1.6 - then will see whether extra justified for 2.0 or not.

It is not only the 12K - you need to add interest on the 12K, extra road tax, extra insurance for the goodies & the "extra kick in the backside" for something that is not going to last forever. Just my point of view.

For me, 1.6SX good enough for what I have paid for..... imagine getting a Vios for that price

exactly. vios just kosong car like saga BLM but have ABS and EBD..that's it..lol

VIOS?? i rather get Persona H-Line/Saga FLX SE/upcoming new proton(Persona replacement model)/Exora Bold....

+1

bulb problem only

Hi guys,

I am looking for a new car as a replacement for my old iswara and after doing some survey, i am deeply interested with kia forte 1.6SX.

As this will be my first car (buying using my own money), I would like to ask some questions:

1. Due to my parents intervention, they are against me on buying Korean cars whereby from the rumors they heard (which i somewhat disagree with them) that spare parts for the korean cars is somewhat expensive. To what degree is it true to this? Will it be the same if its Honda? or Toyota or perhaps Ford cars?

2. 9-year loan. All the disadvantages regarding 9-year loan for a car aside, will i actually secure any loans for this period of time if i wanted to buy the car? Or maximum period of loan repayment is capped for 7-years? This will be my 1st time buying my own car, appreciate some advises on this.

Thanks!

To answer Q1.. I've did quite some research on this matter for some time before choosing the Forte. Look at the roads now. No doubt that there a lot of Toyotas and Hondas around, however look at the number of Fortes. The number of Fortes on the road has increased drastically. Yes, parts are expensive now because less demand for it means the price for the parts will be higher (not to mention "grade A" spares). But in the near future, I feel that there will definitely be more demand thus more parts = cheaper parts

Then you look at the price of a Forte and see what it offers in terms of functionality. Honda City and Toyota Vios for the same price you get an empty car. Some people might argue and say that toyota and honda handling better. You go test drive all those 3 cars (toyota, honda and forte). They aren't far apart Then you have to consider, Forte is same class as Civic and Altis. Way cheaper too! Cannot compare with Civic's performance ofcourse If I had the money, will definitely go for Civic

Btw, fellow Forte owners out there. Got experience any door issues? My car, after 2 weeks now, I only realize got problem with my back left door. From inside sometimes cannot open! see mood one. When I went to the SC this morning and told that guy, his expression was "again???" Not sure how many of you experience this issue

Answer for Q1, parts for Forte are imported from Korea...parts and shipment, that's why they're expensive, while Jap their parts are locally made...for CKD models, thus goes with CKD quality....of coz would fit them n is reasonable cheap, but if u go for imported Jap cars like Toyota Alphard Vellfire/Honda Odyssey CBU, Toyota Estima CBU unit...or now newest Toyota PRIUS (new facelift)/PRIUS C, Honda CRZ/Insight....try ask honda dealer and toyota dealer quote u original OEM parts fully imported from Japan n see....then only is a fair comparison for Korean car parts......Ford??? hohoho, dun mentioned about Ford and conti...they spare parts....way higher than Malaysian, China, Korean and Japanese cars...

Answer for Q2, the least year amount of loan, the better...in between 5yrs, 7yrs, and 9 yrs...5 yrs will b the best, while 7yrs is juz ok....for 9yrs, juz like u r giving 'free' money to the bank....calculate loan for 7yrs n 9yrs.....then minus the loan amount+interest....u will c the difference....

hi guys, anybody have sos other than SC for damaged/broken rear lights plastic cover? the bulb is still ok, only the plastic housig/cover for the rear lights got hit by a motorcycle so if any of u sifu know where & what price can get replacement other than SC i will really appreciate it

btw SC quoted about rm380 for it. thanks in advance.

yes i'm asking for a friend who owns a forte

As expected

My driver door started rattling/vibrating...I ignored it
Then came my left passenger's door......I ignored it as well
Yesterday I heard an even loud rattling sound from the compartment/glovebox area....Really got on my nerve

I went to KIA SC somewhere 9 in the morning. They took out the door panels put FOAM tape on the clips/joints, dismaltel half of my dashboard, put it back ant it was about 1pm

Took my car went 1 round with the SC guy..there was still noise from the dashboard, this time higher. He said they were going for lunch. I thought of bringing it back after lunch but thought that i might risk leaving my car there overnite because after lunch there will only be about 3hours for them to rectify it

I took my car home and OTW to work, everythings STARTS to rattle/vibrate again...WTH??

I will be going again tomorrow and get them to rectify this...DAMN