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?

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 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???

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

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

Aiseh. Bad luck period. Yesterday come back at 3am from work drove very fast. Then due to roadworks had to detour slightly then i accidentally hit pothole cos not familiar with the road. Now i feel alignment lari

then this morning went Setia Alam look at house, then one of the roads had a huge dip and my bodykit hit the road. Now bodykit crack already

sighhhhh

Hi bro,

Just wanna ask, PU/ABS is supposed to be quite strong right? As in, won't crack easily right? My bumper hit humps a few times (cos not used to the lowered body) then i realized it cracked. Was i dupped?



This post has been edited by gigohlo: Mar 11 2012, 10:09 PM

PU = how much and ABS = how much??

BK?? Whats that? I called him up he said ABS. But does it look like ABS to you? How to see difference? I only hit bump once and scrape the floor a few times (cos of high slope incline). Cannot be so easy rightt? I would expect it to look like what it is now (all scratches).. but to break?

Anyone looking for pull left issue? Mechanic at Glenmarie service center managed to somewhat solve the issue. Not 100% but not so obvious already.

Ask for Fendi to settle your pull left issue Make sure you give him ample time to troubleshoot though

Got 2 meh? The one beside Porche

Haven't include tinting costs lol

Has anyone else here tried Nanobrite for car detailing? Want to hear your comments about it

Good luck on that lolx. From what I heard from my sales lady, now only got 3 colours - Titanium Grey, Clear White and Silver. This is because the other colours not so "hot", thats why they don't produce anymore. I tried to ask for black too, but my sales lady told me impossible unless I go respray when the car comes in

When I deal with the sales lady, she told me all colours got ready stock. Once pay, paperwork settled, can straight take car.

I opted for Titanium silver. Already booked in fact, then suddenly sales lady told me no stock and if want, have to wait So I opted for the next best available colour.. White

You look at the price he offering for 1.6 SX. RM94k... 8k more expensive than normal.. Give you free GPS worth RM3k. Careful This world no free lunch

Has anyone had any problems with their bodykits? Mine keeps coming out. Today is the 3rd time I sent my car back to the accessory shop to redo the application of double sided tape

Now that you guys are on this topic, my 2.0L has knocking when its on very low speeds and when I do not press the accelerator. Like when you put to D and let the car move forward by itself. But that itself, the sound is very faint and only can be heard if you are sitting in front and with the radio off / mute. hmmmm

Never really noticed until I see you guys complaining about it. I feel that the noise from outside is more distinctive than the knocking sound. Really need to pay attention only can hear

Yeah, now that you mentioned it, it DOES sound like a diesel engine when you listen to it But really, mine very subtle. Been using RON95 since day 1 too. And yeah, the sound does disappear for me when I'm cruising at speeds > 40kmph

Kia logo original. Better quality. My K emblem start to have paint chips already because stone hit.

Actually la, those tint discount provided by SA no use one. I've been to the shops that provide them the discount, some of them can actually give you more discount without the discount voucher. Depend on how you "kamching" with them la I managed to nego with one of the tint shop (cannot mention names cause they told me not to tell out) to give me RM900 off the tint whereas my SA only give me RM500 voucher. Same goes for bodykit, carpet and K emblem. Unless you're getting it for free, I think with a little effort and research and some sweet talking, you can save a lot

This is what I got from my SA:
- bodykit (have to pay RM2000). I saw in lyn, ppl selling for RM8XX. plus spray paint and workmanship, maybe max cost you RM1200?
- K emblem front back for free
- Smart tag for free (without TnG, cause I already have it)
- Rim lock for free

She offered me:
- Body Kit + Front-back K emblem + 4 K emblem wheel cap + boot tray + GPS HU for RM5500 I think (I saw online K emblem wheel cap selling RM50? Correct me if I'm wrong. But I don't need also, plan to change Rims in the near future , Kira here kira there, GPS HU will actually cos about RM3k in that bundle, outside sell RM900?)
- RM500 tint voucher (didn't take it up cause I want a very good tint, and my friend knows a friend that does tinting. Got my 3M tint for quite cheap )
- Boot tray for RM150 (I saw online only RM90)

Haha, can't be. When I went to book mine, this type of forte already available. The bodykit slightly different design. And not like us, we have to "add" it, this one, the bodykit IS part of the chassis itself. But not worth lor to trade with reverse camera. You add yourself the camera, one day something spoilt then SC blame the wiring caused by the camera, then you mati. lol. At least add bodykit youself, SC cant blame anything