http://www.cbt.com.my/2012/08/16/who-pays-...oor-and-stupid/

What they did was PM each other and get them all to say the same thing over n over again on all threads. That fool couldnt stand and fight on his own so he had to get back up. But pity, he got another bunch of losers. So funny these fools. I just laugh at the kind of low mentality posts that im reading from them. And the more they post, the more its evident that they feel really threatened and inferior. Most of them not all.

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Added on August 18, 2012, 3:20 pmSure la. How else can the paddle shifts work if the gear not in D?

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Added on August 18, 2012, 3:22 pmCan get it installed too?

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Aug 18 2012, 03:22 PM

For me i faced some jumpy steering issue but i guess thats just the way the car is. Not really a problem or defect. But to try and solve this 'issue', Naza Kia offered to replace both my rear shock absorbers FOC. But no difference cuz like i said before, its not really a defect. But my current problem is the stale smell for about 5 secs from the aircon when u switch it on during a cold start. But Naza Kia have now ordered a replacement aircon filter just to see if it solves the problem. Ive also faced the vibrating wiper issue for some time. Naza has now odered a replacement wiper arm & new blades for me although wipers are not covered under warranty. Naza Kia also replaced both my front fog lamps FOC when the plastic cover became bent on 1 side. Again not really their fault but they still replaced out of goodwill. No issues since then.

So far Naza Kia have been very good with the after sales service and warranty claims. But they need to reduce the lead time of replacement parts which is too long now.

I just did my 10,000km 2nd service last week and it cost me about RM280 inclusive fully syn oil, filter, allignment, balancing and wash.

U have to take it back to Kia and they will set it for you. They did the same with mine. Now its fine. The smell is not from outside air since the outside air vent has now been blocked off completely. Its probably coming from mold.

The pulling effect can be easily resolved with a free allignment by Kia. I did the same for mine in the first week after purchase and its fine since.

The jumpy steering actually happens when u go over bumps and your steering 'jumps'. Can happen at any speed but on high speed highway drives, it does melt some of your confidence when it 'jumps' while ure going over rough uneven roads while taking corners at 150kmph.

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

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.

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

Sorry to hear but my Optima had no such problems as well.

Its important for you to isolate the problem and identify the source of the noises if possible. But dont forget that creaks and small vibrations in the cabin are not covered under warranty for most car manufacturers. Such noises also occur in other makes so dont be disheartened.

Kia is replacing the wipers and also the wiper arms for me FOC. U can do the same. Just push them.

How much is this coating and whats the warranty period?

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Added on August 27, 2012, 9:47 amFirst they replaced the wiper blades alone but it was a different type. So now they have ordered the original wiper blade and arms as well. Yet to arrive. So for now, im still using the current set of wipers. But they told me they can try and get for me from an existing Optima first and then replace that when my set arrives.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Aug 27 2012, 09:47 AM

Bro, who will do the rewiring? U have a place in Ipoh?

Why u need coating for interior of the car? How long is the warranty?

Well in my opinion, you dont need any quoting for the interior. Nobody actually leaves water on the dashboard anyway and the interior of the car is dark coloured so upkeep is minimal. Havent heard of any dark interiors fading before. I had a light coloured car interior for the past 9 years and it was still in good condition when i sold it. U just need to be a bit careful not to leave any marks anywhere.

Overall i think its too expensive. Ure better off with the Sierra Glow with the same 5 years warranty for only RM700. I too had some reservations about paying so little when other similar products are RM2K+. But after 4 months of usage i can say that im quite satisfied with Sierra Glow. Cleaning is minimal and very easy to wipe off. Many of us here who have used SG are quite satisfied as well. I dont know if it will last 5 years but even if it lasts 2 yrs its still well worth the very low price.

Bro, coatings wont protect any surface against physical impact. U just have to take extra care.

http://www.cbt.com.my/2012/08/28/kia-plays...s-bond-skyfall/

How soon? Any additional specs?

Of course no memo yet la bro. He is quoting insider information. Once memo comes out it will be official. But Optima being CKD is expected. Same like Forte and Sportage. They have to do it in order to cope with orders and boost sales. Once delivery is delayed more than 2 months, your chances of confirming the sale is less.

Congrats! Welcome to the family! Just be careful when parking. U need to get used to the reverse camera and gauging the front space. Will take alot of effort but the rule is never take risks. If ure not sure get out of the car and check. Even 2cm can result in a deep gash to your front fender.

Well no matter how high u adjust, u will never see the front. So dont adjust it too high. Just train yourself to judge distances better. I too was overwhelmed the 1st time. I had to get 3 of my friends to become lookouts when i got stuck in a tight spot. But now, im quite an expert with parking already. Reverse parking is the easiest option now with the reverse camera which is quite accurate. Plus the side view mirrors are quite good as the number of blind spots have been reduced drastically compared to previous Kia models.