Kia Optima K5 Owners/Fans Thread V3, www.myK5club.com
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 Jun 25 2017, 11:41 AM
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QUOTE(sitescope @ Jun 20 2017, 08:01 AM) Now how optima wanna compete with this ? Lets just say that they won't compete for the same segment of buyers. They may cost about the same but maintenance for a Volvo is much higher than for a Kia and you need to be really high income to maintain a Volvo.Rm181k https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid...&id=14779190194  |
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Jun 30 2017, 08:26 AM
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Nobody bought the Optima GT turbo or thinking of buying it? Seems like no interest in this thread at all. Has Naza gone too far with the pricing this time?
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Jun 30 2017, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Jun 30 2017, 10:11 AM) Naza brought in only 25 units. I think more of a market test, I don't think they expect to move too much. At this price, even despite the specs, there's quite a bit of competition, from the brand perspective alone... For price to power ratio not much competition in the market now. Maybe only the Volvo V40 T5 at rm181K can compare. Passat 2.0 TSI is rm25K more. Others like C200 320i are way more expensive. I would have expected more interest but maybe the price doesn't match brand perception. |
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Jun 30 2017, 03:36 PM
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QUOTE(overfloe @ Jun 30 2017, 01:11 PM) If you compare the price alone, yes v40 is the closest competitor but it is a segment lower. I thought it may attract uncles who normally go for Camrys and Accords with the seductive lure or more power? A worthwhile buy for its power and interior quality. It could be that some time is necessary for the market to get used to this price for a Korean car.At rm180k for a d-segment, its kind of lonely for its spec. Its a great car, but uncles will not be attracted, too expensive for young chaps. |
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Jun 30 2017, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(jorrne00 @ Jun 30 2017, 03:28 PM) I wanna buy it but nobody solve my problem and being ignored. Besides, I am waiting for a right price to sell off my old KIA. What problems? The right time to sell is always now. The longer you wait the more it depreciates. If you are not getting any interest it could be you set the price too high. |
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Jul 3 2017, 09:00 PM
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QUOTE(Scann69 @ Jul 2 2017, 11:03 PM) They replace it with no name system but i think it's more then 4 speakers Probably if you take out the speakers and check there will be a sticker with a Pasar Road address on it.   |
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Jul 30 2017, 06:43 PM
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QUOTE(SKYjack @ Jul 29 2017, 06:54 PM) K5 is certainly a good looking car. Very comfortable & good features. Pretty decent handling too. I think it is the same for all 2.0L D-segment cars like Camry, Accord, Sonata and Mazda 6. You just have to learn to drive safely with the available power like planning your overtaking and lane changes carefully. They are still quite driveable if you are not in a big hurry. Don't floor the pedal, work the pedal within the limit of the engine and you will get a better response.The one thing it lacks is sufficient power. It is seriously underpowered. This is very evident when paddle is floored. The engine has a thundering roar and struggles when overtaking. IMO this an be dangerous. Even if you are a patient driver, there isn't any reserve power to get you out of a potentially tight or dangerous situation. If you must have NA, consider Sonata 2.4. Slightly better engine to get you out of dangerous situations. Remember you can be a very diligent & safe driver, don't expect this from everyone on the road. |
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