compare accord 2.0 and k5 2.0 which one is faster?

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Added on October 23, 2012, 6:18 pmmy friend said his accord 2.0 powerful than k5 2.0 but i dun really believe cos in the brochures already stated k5 got more PS and torque.

accord 2.0:  156 PS ,  189 torque

k5 2.0  : 165 PS ,  198 torque

how can accord be more powerful

I have to admit....the electric steering is definitely a plus point. Easier to handle the car compared to when I test drive the previous version.

from what i can say, different people got different thoughts... haha!

anyway K5 is awesome and the only thing that's stopping me now would only be the service & after sales value...

poisoning needed here... lol 

How you guy think of New K5 VS second hand Sonata 2.4 (2010/2011)
Btw that not yet test drive, will try to slot in free time for test drive.. kakaka

Sonata 2.4 not worth buying brand new de, this my own opinion.
Considering this two cars.

Thinking to trade in 2011 Kia forte SX which bought early of this year.

Dear K5ers,

SA called and said will get car in 1 - 2 weeks time. Bright Silver. Can help me decide what minor mod to do first, without voiding any warranty one? Major mod after 10K service, he he ...

My 1st 4 choices are as follows:-

1. Tinting (Security or Normal?)
2. Tom's Stickers to protect against stone chip/scratches
3. Floor Mat (Yuma's or similar quality) for in-car and boot
4. Paint Coating (Sierra Glow?)

In what sequence would you do first?

** Note: At time of posting, FB down (maintenance mode) so can only receive poison there later...

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Added on November 16, 2012, 5:35 pm
If KL Auto, most basic one about RM1K++, recommend to go for the RM3K++ one for better effect. Some of the members did the whole car (foaming + sound proofing) at between RM5K++ to RM7K++

Good thing about foaming + sound proofing is that you can do it in stages, and you can enjoy the effect stage by stage. But, if you have the budget, can do one shot plus a few sound, light, view and anti-hijack system there as well. Pls refer to FB (http://myk5club.com/) for more poison...

it does light on on me last week on my genting touge session after done auto form on my k5.. there was few corners tat i tried to attempt FIFO (fast in fast out) but fail due to Traction control was activated and the system 'cut' my acceleration dirrectly..and drop by to first gear...

ya.. Things are so quiet here recently. I still waiting painfully for the loan approval of  the buyer of my old car before placing an order. I doubt k5 will have CKD soon? I prefer CBU.... Hope can join the club early December

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Added on November 29, 2012, 7:01 amHere is another good read
http://www.kensomuse.com/the-new-nu-engine-kia-optima/

Maybe I'm a nub. But I have tested the NU engine (barely) as well as the Theta II engine. Performance wise, I don't really feel any difference. But I did notice that the NU engine version seems to be a bit less 'noisier' when I revved it for a short distance. The old Theta II's roar seems to be more noticeable in the cabin.

Wonder how's the turning angle compare to city.. Easy to park?

Got my car on Monday and have been driving it since. Dunno how to compare to Theta II since mine is on Nu engine and I upgraded from Honda City.

Here's my few observation:

1. NVH is very good
2. The engine (to me) is super quiet during engine startup and idling
3. The Infinity sound system is fantastic
4. The easy access and memory seat really help a tall guy like me
5. BT pairing for IOS and Android are easy, except it doesn't seem to auto connect when I re-enter the car
6. Am lucky did not encounter weird sound from sun roof, or from the internal cabin
7. The tyre is very noisy on wet road but better on a dry road
8. It is not a performance car so do not expect "pull back" feeling from dead stop pick-up
9. Very stable and reaches 160km/hr easily when cruising on highways
10. BT streaming, using the right type of USB to play MP3, will need some manual reading and trial-n-error

I am doing mostly driving with 50/50 highway/city and my 1st full tank seems to be on target to get about 700km if the meter reading on my car is correct. The past couple of days, due to closing of SMART tunnel, has not help with the FC as I was caught in some pretty bad traffic. Maintaining variable speed of not more than 110km/hr 90% most of the time, so I am quite happy with the FC.

Thank you for all the congrats

Yes, the car is great! Like CM98 says, if the car comes with a larger size monitor with front & reverse cam, then parking is will be much easier. A couple of times, the front bumper nearly touch the front kerb when I park at public roads. For side parking, if you want to park perfectly, then for me, need to re-park a few times to get the angle right lor...

As for turning angle, cannot compare with City as City has a shorter and narrower body so the turning ratio is better (I feel). Am adjusting my driving style and learning the "behavior" of the new car, so I think I will be able to handle the K5 better with passing time.

I detected something today, as I was caught in a bumper-to-bumper traffic, my aircon, which is set to [Auto], starting spewing out hot air. The setting is with re-circulation mode and I have to on/off or lower the aircon settings to get cold air flowing again.

And also, after I engage the foot brake (but not extremely hard/push all the way back), the car still lurch to the front.

Any bros here encountered this problem before?

Not a major problem for me, but still would like to find out what is the problem lor...

Another 600km to 1,000 service, so better book my service appt earlier and report these couple of issues to the SC 

that is test drive car ,its not the latest 2012 model k5. dont worry now all the k5 is come with rear a/c vents. year end buy k5 u get 3year free service worth RM3500 sometime , same money 

Glad you're fine bro. I think it's time to change to Eagle F1 Asy 2 as I find the stock nexen tyre too fragile.

bro you changed our K5 tyre to Eagle F1 Asy 2? How was it? So far so good as in comfort/noise etc?