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So far its good but then again all the cars are still new so difficult to rate dependability this early. I dont think there are many who have reached the 6 months ownership mark yet. I got mine end April 2012 only and so far i would say im very satisfied with the quality. Fyi, i was a Toyota owner for 9 years before i switched so it was a 'big' move for me phychologically.

I drive alot and so far my FC figures (100% highway) at 110kmph is about 6.0L/100km. At 160kmph its about 10.20L/100km. So a full tank of fuel (approx 70L) should be able to get you 1000km+ range if ure travelling at a constant 110kmph but not sure if its achievable in real life though.

I dont have 100% city driving info as im on the highway more often than in town driving but i wouldnt expect good FC figures for town driving. U need to remember that the Optima is a heavy car and its 163Hp, 198Nm torque is not really sufficient for a car of this weight. Fuel tank capacity (as stated in the manual) is approx 70L but the max ive filled is 80.26L.

Servicing costs are minimal now since we have the 3 free services and the car is also new so no wear & tear. First & second service was about RM 280 each using fully synthetic engine oil. Normal periodic servicing for most cars will be low but the difference is when you have to start replacing wear & tear parts. This is when u can get a good idea of your costs. So till then its kinda pointless to ask as everybody's info will indicate marginal costs.

But for RM 143K+, the Optima is a decent car with really good specs, safety features, safety standards, design, interior space and a 5 year unlimited mileage manufacturer warranty (not 3+2). But performance wise, ull get a better experience with VW and some Jap makes but with an extra premium on the price as well.

But do test out other makes e.g Camry, Teana, Passat, etc so that ull have a wider field of comparison and ull be able to better appreciate certain aspects of the car. Do give importance to value for money and safety among other aspects. But bear in mind, there is no such thing as a perfect car and each car will have its pro's and con's.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Aug 22 2012, 11:50 AM

Thanks. This assessment is useful to me.

take note that the servicing is 10k km interval.

This post has been edited by K5WHITE: Aug 22 2012, 11:40 AM

1) so far I have not heard anyone saying car cannot start or break down half-way driving.
2) mine only 2 months, so far so good.
3) not too bad... a normal 2.0 car consumption. Fuel saving. 15sen if 100% highway. 20sen 50%highway 50% city.
4) Please check my first posting of this topic. I got put a chart with the cost estimation to service our car.

I dunno how to go KIA redcube from KL direction. But if u r coming from subang direction along federal highway, at Mercedes Benz showroom turn left and immediate turn right, then u will be driving beside federal highway, go until the end is KIA red cube. If you have Garmin /Papago GPS, key in Volkswagen Petaling Jaya.

My wiper work quite smart, try pull the rain sensor speed to 2nd bar from top.

Bro, where you change your rims?
Can give me the address of the shop?
Thanks.

NICE!! berape inci ini? nampak mahal oh...

But the whole concept is wrong in my opinion. The first drop of the stick should be for the intermittent wiper where the driver can manually select whatever speed he wants for the wipes. But in this case, we dont have that choice as the first drop is also the auto which makes the intermittent redundant.

I bought from E.D Tyre Shah Alam:
4 - 10, Jalan Bawang Merah 24/36, 40300, Section 24, Shah Alam

I think there are other several rims which also might suitable for Optima

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Added on August 22, 2012, 8:20 pmNi 18"
Rim alone price RM1980
I trade in my ori rims(they took RM600) but + screw2 & adjustments things total nett: RM1680

This post has been edited by sutunjambul: Aug 22 2012, 08:20 PM

Hi Optima K5 sifus!

Im sure all of you are enjoying your rides, i hope to get one in a year or two.

As you all are the experts, i was hoping someone knows where i can fit the optima rear view mirror + camera on my car.

Thanks a lot!

wow! thats a handsome rim bang!

Can let me know what model u driving , so we can ask around with well known accessories shop to help u .

I drive a BMW E39. I really like the rear view camera so i want to fit it in my car.
Thanks for the help bro. Cheers

1) Dependable meaning at least no problem to start up and run?
=No problem
2) Any nagging issues for first 6 mths?
=I own the car for 4 months old, so far so good.
3) Fuel consumption is not entirely and issue but would like to ask as well..
=City drive the most = full tank avg 550-600 km
Highway KL-PG = full tank avg 750-800km
4) Cost of servicing at what value for normal service?
=the chart is listed at 1st page.

BTW...how to enter the red cube KIA showroom at Federal Highway. Coming from KL direction.
I believe that will be the showroom and service center as well.
= The answer is U turn from sunway bridge then 500m get in left after u get down from bridge .

This post has been edited by DJSoo: Aug 22 2012, 11:39 PM

I have seen this rear view mirror + camera at Solar Tint shop Ampang branch. The item is not exactly the same as Optima K5. Function almost the same with wider bigger screen (i think) but no dimmer. It has to be clip on to the existing rear mirror.Maybe u can ask some accessories shop near your location.

any progress in this group purchase?

Did u know that Volkswagen (VW) has bought over Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Ducati? Amazing!

and Skoda

Comrades, I've got a few problems with my car, which the SC said are common among K5s, do you have such problems?

1) the lumbar support mechanism has free play, meaning when I accelerate and decelerate, i can feel and hear a "cluck" sound from the seat, SC said it's common. My lumbar support is just lightly adjusted, around 10-20% from the off position.
2) the rear view mirror has poor quality plastics, it makes cracking noise when you squeeze it lightly or when the interior is cooling down from the hot sun. SC said it is common.
3) and off course there're the funny noises from all over the cabin

SC told me it's normal, just accept it. I disagree loh, this is not Proton, so I hope they don't treat their customers the Proton way. Btw, i'm not being overly fussy, ironically, the Rondo that they loaned me for two weeks didn't have all these annoying noises.

I'm planning to escalate my complaints and ensure that these problems are rectified.