http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2424455

Sorry to say this bro, but i think your new rims really make the car look very 'ordinary'. Not really sure why u went and changed the rims. But its your car so your taste i guess.

Ermm...dunno...but i still think the stock rims are better. The car design gives it a solid feel so if the rims have 'holes', then its sorta looks disconnected. This rim design might look better on a lighter coloured body. But thats just my taste i guess.

OMG! U actually spent RM5,000 extra for those rims??

What brand LED did you use? What was the emitting wattage?

My problem with squeaky wipers is still not resolved despite Kia providing me with a replacement set of wipers. Windscreen also cleaned well. Any ideas guys? Ive had this problem from Day 1.

No la. I had this problem with my previous car as well despite silicon wipers. Kia changed my wipers FOC but still no difference. I dont think its the motor as the sound is from the blades.

But does it solve the problem or is it a temporary fix only?

Bro, do you know anything about crash tests in the first place? What do u expect to see? Zero deformity in the outer body in order to be classified as strong? Go check out the crash test for Volvo and then compare.

The Kia Optima K5 got among the highest safety ratings by the National Highway Transport Safety Association of America (NHTSA) in 2012. Its frontal impact ratings were even higher than the new BMW 5 Series. The Optima also got a higher rollover safety rating compared to the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The Optima was also rated higher than the new Toyota Camry 2.5V in both frontal and rollover crash ratings despite the US Camry version has got much better safety specs than the Malaysian version.

I dont think the problem will be solved with a new wiper set. They already changed mine but problem still there.

http://paultan.org/2012/07/18/kia-quoris-t...global-markets/

Share your experience in the Toyota Camry and Honda Civic threads.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2213154/+320

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1941075/+1360



This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Jul 18 2012, 06:02 PM

Bro, ive had a Kia in my house since 2006 and its still being serviced at Kia. It was due to this that i dared to leave Toyota and get a Kia myself.

If u read my previous posts, ull see that i too have experienced really good service at Kia. My rear shock absorber seemed a bit bouncy to me. So i informed Kia and they just changed both sets of shock absorbers FOC under warranty although nothing was wrong with it. I also complained about squeaky wipers and that too was changed FOC although wipers are not covered under warranty. Although my wipers are still squeaky, they have now ordered the entire wiper arm assembly to change for me. But i think the problem lies in the windscreen itself which is probably due to some cleaning agent. My front driver's side power window was a bit 'rough' going up and they changed the motor FOC although i now realise that the 'roughness' is not really rough but normal.

On my last visit, i complained about a bad smell coming from the aircon for the first 5 secs after a cold start. They immediately serviced the aircon, replaced the gas and oiled the compressor. All FOC although this aint covered under warranty. They also did a free allignment and balancing on 2 occasions. Once when i complained about a jumpy steering issue and the second time was this week when i went into a pothole. Again, both not supposedly covered under warranty but still done FOC.

In all my 9 years with Toyota servicing at numerous SC in Johor, Melaka, Selangor, Perak and Penang, ive never experienced this level of service. Yes Kia has some way to go before they can match Toyota but im very sure they are on the right track now and its being proven day by day. Check out the Kia Forte thread if you still doubt.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Jul 18 2012, 08:07 PM

Its a decision ull have to make yourself. Ull get owners here telling u all 3 colors are good so pointless to ask.

But in my opinion, the Bright Silver is the easiest to maintain. Not washing for 3 weeks is fine and isnt noticeable. Plus if ure in an accident, its the easiest color to match. Also, the silver has this brilliant shade of color when parked under a night street light. Looks very classy and surely is a standout even during the day with the DRL's on.

The Pearl White is also good but somehow i feel it doesnt show off the car enough. The Optima Pearl is slightly different from the Toyota version which i prefer.

But i think the Optima doesnt look good in dark colors because the car has got a really good design and good designs go well with lighter colors. Also makes the sports rims stand out.

Yes this i agree too. I brought this issue up a number of times on LYN and also on Facebook. Many of their sales personnel do not have the technical knowledge about the car. Others have this 'tidakapa' attitude especially in dealing with walk in customers. Ive had 2 bad experiences with sales personnel from Red Cube PJ and also Kia Jalan Lahat, Ipoh. Sadly both were of a certain race (i dont need to mention which race). Both were damn lazy, didnt keep to appointments and didnt even bother to return calls when i was enquiring bout my trade in car evaluations. And all this was despite the fact that they both knew that i was a serious buyer and i had already made up my mind to buy. Finally, i dumped both of them and booked with another outlet in Ipoh.

SA's like this should be sacked immediately as they give Kia a bad name and its a major turn off.

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Added on July 19, 2012, 9:57 amYes i agree. We should publish their names and branch on the first page as well in addition to informing Naza Kia HQ.

Let me share an experience recently. I posted a complaint on Facebook regarding some lazy staff at Kia Ipoh. Immediately the next day, Kia HQ scanned a copy of the Facebook post and emailed a warning to the SC. The Service Manager immediately called for a meeting screwing the staff in general. I know this because 1 of the service guys called me up and informed me the following day. Now when i go there, i dont see ppl sitting around joking and laughing.

In short, i think Naza Kia is serious about improving their after sales service. So lets support them in recreating the Kia brand in Malaysia. Give credit where its due but do not be afraid to critisize if required but do it through the proper channels. The same goes for technical problems with your Optima. Make sure Naza HQ comes to know.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Jul 19 2012, 09:57 AM

Yes. Why?

My advice is buy from Deluxe Point but service at Jln Lahat. So far, they have been quite good.

Nope. Not correct. Seems that Naza Kia HQ has advised all SC to close off the outside air vent permanently for those who have complained about outside air coming into the cabin during normal drives. The same was done to my car as well. No further smell except from the aircon during the first 5 secs after cold starting.

The switching over is a fault actually. Its not supposed to do that. Get the SC to rectify. They did the same for my car.

Just look for John and tell him that your car has a similar problem. He will know what to do.

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Added on July 20, 2012, 8:23 amYes the auto wipers arent as good as other cars. Its either too sensative or sometimes not sensative. Not sure if its a problem but i think we should collectively inform our SC's and Naza Kia HQ.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Jul 20 2012, 08:23 AM