Ya mine also they call me back to second service at 10.000km...

My Very first tank FC - 9.07L/100km.

Btw how come some said 2nd service is at 5000km? I tot 1st service 1000km then next service will be another 10000km? Can someone clarity this?

Thanks CM98 for sharing, feel so good and satisfy knowing that our lovely K5 is so safe Thanks Peter & Kia

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Added on May 1, 2012, 9:25 pmWalao wonder how u did it, awesome FC

This post has been edited by feng yun: May 1 2012, 09:25 PM

I stopped at the first click. But shouldnt be that much difference right? 5 ltrs?

Your one got bigger tank?

Body kit already available and it is sexy~! Posted by our fellow forummer previously.

ECO mode wont damage your car. Its just change the "timing" of your gearbox on when to switch gear and so on. According to my SA, they said that can save up to 10% but personally I never use as I prefer to drive fast.

What engine oil that you used during your first 1k service? If you are using Full Syn, your next service should at 10k km and not 5k km. Check with your SC.

Hmm, march sales statistics shows optima K5 only increases 11% from February sales. I expect more than that figure since US already started their own production of K5.

Gary....calling TT???
like ur genting sharing......

Next time fill till virtually full. The Optima fuel tank is different from other cars. It has got something like a 'long neck' so you can fill up quite a bit. Not sure how much. But push it to the absolute max then check your maximum range. After that u can go back to filling till the first click.

The steering wheel jumping around is the issue i brought up before in the previous thread. I have researched this and its nothing to do with the Nexen tyres. The Optima has a 'problem' which is called as 'steering kickback'. Not a big issue but u just gotta hold on tighter when u go over bumps or rough roads especially at higher speeds. Not sure if Kia intends to correct this or when.

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Added on May 2, 2012, 7:52 amFirst 200km was a highway drive at 140kmph without eco. Then the next 250 was city driving with eco. Then came another 200km highway drive without eco at 140-150kmph. Total mileage is 650km and ive still got 2 bars left on my fuel gauge. Will update final range when i fill up sometime this week. But yes the car consumes much more during city driving despite the eco mode.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: May 2 2012, 07:53 AM

Anyone have the actual FC statistics on other D segment cars ie accord, camry, passat, teana etc for comparison. is K5 hitting the 650-700km considered good FC?

Average i am hitting 650km +/- no matter ECO is on or off. 30% city, 70% highway

I think ull get better sales in April as more and more people become aware of the Optima. The Optima is currently enjoying alot of attention on the roads. Everywhere i went past 3 days, ive been getting alot of looks especially at traffic light stops and restaurants.

The Sonata is still selling as Hyundai salesmen are marketing it as the luxury variant compared to the Optima. Plus they are spreading news that Kia's maintenance is very high compared to Hyundai. But soon enough, ppl will realise that the Optima's specs far outguns the Sonata for the same price. So we too have to do our part and spread the news. Ive actually prepared a spec list which i laminated and placed in my car to be shown to any of my new passengers. Most ppl i spoke with were shocked that the Optima had such good specs.

By the way, its good to see the big jump in sales for the Kia Sportage since they started CKD production. March sold 325 units. Highest month so far since 2010.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: May 2 2012, 11:34 AM

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2328141/+20

Potential Optima owner. Back up a bit la.

I no expert in Car - Just wonder other type of CAR(with big tyre) have this problem ?

This post has been edited by bomohhantu: May 2 2012, 12:24 PM

K5 may attract attention on the road for now. Like all other new cars, it may not last long. What is more important is the value for money (both specs, FC, maintenance and 2nd hand value). Can K5 convince me on these? I really don't know yet. May be the Tai Koh here can share more on these aspects.

This post has been edited by zapirwin: May 2 2012, 12:37 PM

When i sent the car for first 1000km service, i asked for semi syn because i thought i'll need to send it in for 5000km maintenance. Nvm, guess i'll just ask for an oil change when i hit 6000km later.

In the last thread, someone mentioned that we actually need 4.0litres ++ of lubricant oil only, right? Can we ask for discount or something?

Hehe, can't really control myself from hitting 160-180 on the highway...
I guess i deserve the low gas mileage.

Boss, i really admire your love for your car and your perseverance in correcting the wrong perception. I think the general public is beginning to accept that Hyundai and KIA have improved a lot. Recently, I've heard some really positive comments from some hardcore fishing village Chinamen on Hyundai Sonata, in terms of quality, style, and comfort.

Hi K5 owners,

I'm thinking of upgrading to segment D car from my current ride, and contemplating between accord, teana, sonata and k5. I'm constantly on highway (long distance drive) so I will need something stable and comfortable.

Teana is really comfortable, but the trimming and beige interior not to my liking. Moreover my relative already own one, so gonna skip this. As for Honda, they insist only on 5k interval servicing, even with fully syn. This really turns me down; once a Honda, nvr a Honda again. This narrows down to Sonata and K5. With all the bells and whistles, these 2 clearly win my votes.

My next concern is maintenance. Had a couple of hiccups/bad experience with both SC; my wife drives a Hyundai, my mom has a Naza make. Both cars' spare parts are comparably expensive, but maybe because theirs are older gen. My mom serviced hers at Kia SC BBK Klang, and most of each visits sure diagnosed with a problem, then the techies 'gladly' insist on changing this and that. Less trouble from my wife's car since its a CBU.

I googled up their maintenance chart, only found optima (no idea if its the latest or older gen). Its definitely cheaper than accord. How's sonata compared to k5 in terms of maintenance? Anyone serviced theirs at BBK Klang and what are your experiences with them?

If u have narrowed down between Sonata and Optima, it really shocks me that u are still uncertain of which to choose.

Did u look at the spec list? The Sonata is WAY BEHIND the Optima for the same price. Do u actually need to go into the nitty gritty of maintenance costs between 2 Koreans? Dont waste your time bro. Ive done all the research that needs to be done. After 9 test drives and 4 months of detailed analysis, the Optima came out top for me. What further justification do you need?

Will try on my next fuel pump. I never know that the tank have long neck. Hehe

Always glad to see more competition in the market. At least can force those T&H to release a much competitive car.

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both specs - K5 spec wise is very very impressive considering the price that you paying. RM143k+ for all these goodies.

FC - Comparing to my friend's Accord and Camry, K5 is within the range that you expect from a Segment D 2.0cc car. Heavy and only 2.0cc. Cant expect to have same FC compare to lighter weight car.

maintenance and 2nd hand value - Korean car is getting more and more common in Malaysia. Spare part is more easily found now and with the 5 years unlimited mileage, you need to pay for those wear and tear stuff. About 2nd hand value, no deny that currently korean car have sucky resale value compare to other brand but I believed that will change as the "newer" gen korean car is better looking and as the demand increase, so do the resale value. Btw, why you need to worry about resale value unless you plan to drive for less than 3 years?

SC will never discount one. Business ma.

I believed that there is no big difference in term of maintenance for Sonata and K5 as they are from the same parent company. I service my car in Serdang despite working in Klang. I dont like using Petronas Oil. Haha.

are you referring to JEN WEY MOTOR? I have been there couple times, and always deal with the malay chap there, its been a while hence forgot his name, but he speaks well in chinese

He had always been very helpful and recommends on where to get certain parts cheaper.

I own an older version of Optima, love it, K5 is in my list but not now, due to my other financial commitment. I wouldnt think twice to go with Optima. Even my model I get 13km/L on hghways.

SInce I'm not bound by warranty, i service my car at a known trusted shop and buy my own parts from spare parts or from LYN sellers here. The parts price are way cheaper.

WHenever I have any typical Kia issue, I go to SC to diagnose, nowadays, I bring my car to Hyundai SC. Found a trustworthy guy in Sunway

If it's the Sonata HS vs the Optima, I'd pick the Optima for sure. But more importantly, have you test driven both cars? You seem to emphasize more on the after sales rather than the sales aspect.

The Optima a whole lot more features compared to the Sonata but since you're family man, I'd like to highlight just a few key features that makes sense to those of us who ferry our loved ones:

1) 6 airbags vs 2 airbags in the Sonata
2) HID which makes it easier to spot objects on the road compared to Sonata's halogen
3) Power seats with memories which makes it so much easier to switch cars with your partner if body size is different

I have driven the Sonata for a short while and test drove the K5 even shorter but from what I can observe, the K5 rewards the driver better in terms of lesser noise intrusion, better cornering and better sound system compared to the Sonata.

Another point to add 'long range sun/moon roof ' that you hardly find in D segment, my 4 yr old son always look for the sun and moon whenever he step in the car.

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Added on May 3, 2012, 9:38 amBro irangan, what is the waiting time for the service in Serdang SC? I'm about to go for 1K service and I plan to go on weekday as the SA said Sat is super cloud..

This post has been edited by jimz97: May 3 2012, 09:38 AM

Hey! He not supposed to look at the sun la!