I just got my warranty terms but its not very clear. The exceptions reveal something but then again leaves some questions unanswered. I think we need to check and clarify directly with Naza Kia HQ.

Its about ensuring all your moving parts in the engine are sufficiently worked to get optimum long term performance. Breaking in the car doesnt mean driving slow. You can still go as fast as 140kmph but most importantly is you must not go for high rev's or hard braking. Everything must be gentle & gradual for the first 1,000km at least.

Based on my personal experience so far, Naza Kia is not particular about warranty terms. Even if a part is not under warranty, they feel obliged to change. I think they are more concerned about negative feedback.

The more they do this the happier i am cuz it shows just how threatened these ppl are by the K5. It really goes to show, that the K5 is really giving the Japs a run for their money. The sales are starting to show and although they may not be on par but slowly the Jap pie is being eroded by not only the Koreans but also VW.

Keep it up.

This is overdoing? But hijacking the thread is what then?

I think its YOU who needs to do some reading. Ahead of Its Class was not our words silly. Its the caption for the car. Ask Kia Korea that question and maybe they'll be able to give u an answer.

And no the K5 is not perfect and it surely isnt the best d segment out there but Kia has come a long way and its partly because of the Koreans that everybody is getting more affordable cars with better spces these days. Its all about competition and we the end user stands to gain regardless of the car we drive. None of us have ever claimed its the best car and so kindly refrain from such assumptions.

Ure free to pass comments (good or otherwise) about the Optima in this thread and we welcome mature discussions. Just ensure its mature. Maybe we'll even get to meet up over coffee some day.

Cheers!

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Aug 14 2012, 09:33 PM

Yes no problem. nearer a bit la..maybe Damansara Uptown area or TTDI.... btw what car do you drive? Harmless question.

Is it just me or does the Sierra Glow coating look a bit faded as compared to the first time i did it in early May? How bout your car? Plus it doesnt have the smooth surface anymore. Is this normal u think?

OK no problem. Maybe i should give Mr Choong a call then to check. Did u do a SG for your Inspira as well?

Well my i got my car end April and did my Sierra Glow early May. My car has clocked 10,000km now. About to go for 2nd service this week.

Yes washing and cleaning is very easy and dirt doesnt stick. My color is silver and sometimes i go for 3 weeks before washing and the car still looks good. But thats the advantage of silver i guess not really the SG. As for the stone chips, ive had a few on my front bumper despite all my care in not following heavy vehicles. But i drive alot on the NSE (weekly). I dont think the SG helps much with this. Im quite sure ill need to respray the bumper at some point.

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Added on August 15, 2012, 9:13 amSG is still the cheapest option out there. For RM700 and a 5 year warranty, i guess its a good deal. Others that i checked were all 2,000 and above and most came with much lesser warranty periods. So even if the SG lasts only 3 years, its still a good deal. But u should get it done ASAP before your paint starts to wear.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Aug 15 2012, 09:13 AM

Yes u should not have waxed. SG works best when its applied to new paint surfaces. Anyway, just give Mr Choong a call and set the appointment. But make sure u tell him you have already done waxing on the car.

Yes im North bound too from KL. I dont believe in mods or any of that. I just maintain the car (body, engine, interior). My previous 2003 Vios body paint was still shiny and nice despite being 9 yrs old. Interior also spotless and no stains anywhere. I only wash once in 2 weeks or so.

U mean ure replacing the both rear light sets? Complete change or what? Warranty how?

Yes thats normal. But once its fully warmed up, the noise is barely noticeable which is quite good.

Let me know if you can find someone. Im interested. I too dont quite wanna replace a full set of lights.

http://paultan.org/2012/08/16/pkr-launches...ereta-campaign/

Parking lights? Does the K5 have any parking lights since they already have DRL's. Fog lamps yes.

Kinda agree but not as Ah Beng as another guy who posted pics of his rims before. But i think these rims would have looked better if it had been a bit thicker. But i still prefer the stock rims. Very different from any other car on the road today. Really stands out and goes well with the overall look of the car. Makes the car look bigger and sleeker.

Did you replace the full set of lights or just did rewiring? If so how much the total cost and where did you do it? Does the rear fog lights still work now?

So is the inner lights on during normal driving or does it only light up when u brake? Or both?