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 -= MyForte - Naza Kia Forte Owners Club =- V15, Leaves You Speechless

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CyberKewl
post Nov 13 2012, 09:40 AM

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QUOTE(Rolland @ Nov 13 2012, 09:23 AM)
Hi, just wondering anyone has regrets after getting forte? Come across quite a number of ppl complaining about Noisy Tires, Bumpy rides , High fuel consumption, noisy dashboard, noisy rear wiper, lousy sound proof where any bikes or bicycle pass by also able to hear, intermittent reverse camera.
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bicycle pass by also can hear? no such issue come on! hahahaha..the soundproof is pretty good, tyre roar is normal for low profile tyres...i have 0 regrets getting a forte..if i could choose again i'll buy forte in a heartbeat...forte has no rear wiper....bumpy ride because the suspension is stiff - meant for good cornering and stability rather than comfort! you have to understand the car you're going to buy or bought, why the car is that way and not complain why the car so bumpy, etc etc...for noisy dashboard, mine is good after 1 1/2 years, occasionally got the problem, but i dont have it that often to the point it annoys me. high FC - yes, this car's FC is higher than most other cars esp vios, but u must remember its a 1.3-1.4 tonne car and its C segment, the FC is comparable with other C segment cars...and if u like this car, forget about the FC..you will ruin the experience..else, get kancil/kelisa/viva/vios. End of story.
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post Nov 13 2012, 08:35 PM

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QUOTE(spec @ Nov 13 2012, 08:29 PM)
unless u go to find out and compare the spec btw forte with other cars, if not u will never know wat is the differences. at first when i decide to buy a new car i only think of vios, city or saga.

think of vios and city because like wat other said fc good, quality good, a lot of ppl use so spare part cheap, maintenance cheap, service cheap, if got probs oso can solve it easily coz many foreman. think of saga bcoz after go to see the real car of vios and city, i found out is actually a bit kosong for me...ya the quality of vios and city is good, but nothing much inside n the most important, kosong car cost more than 80k?  that y i turn to saga, think of if wan me to use 80k to buy a kosong car then i rather buy a cheap n kosong car.

until one day when i was free then i go to see the forte n then find out a lot of spec inside this car so decide to choose it. for other ppl then don need the spec like wat push start, keyless, build in gps, rear view camera, auto air-cond etc, i actually no need too, but if u wan me to use 80k buy an empty car then i wont buy it, but if the car got a lot of spec i can consider it. tat y now i choose to buy forte.

now i choose to buy forte but family dont like, say quality not good, fc high, scare the electronic things rosak bla bla bla. but i still will buy it.

actually i wan to know why many ppl like to say korea car not good?
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korea cars have bad history..FC is high (still high actually and recently got bad reports tarnishing their images even further - the MPG listed on their cars were incorrect..just do a google serach on hyundai and kia wrong mpg reported and you will find it..), poor quality, etc..but i think this round they are trying to change, when you see them hiring someone like peter schreyer, you know that they mean business. They want to shed that bad image off everyone's mind. I must say, they are doing a great job so far unlike Proton..proton is doing better than they used to, but not as good as Kia. Recently, Kia went into the top 50 brands for the first time - this shows that the Kia brand name is improving all the time, so I believe in them now.

Naza's involvement with Kia in Malaysia isn't helping either - they have been labelled as giving poor service and such, but these are all through word of mouth - personally, I have no issues with Naza's service centers, I've been to at least 3 of them and I can say so far they're ok, the ones that were once run by Mr Arul are the better ones. But in any case, its not as bad as people perceive it to be. SO until you actually try it, you won't know OR if you have a few friends who have visited Naza's service centers (and done a little read up on your own) - then only you'll know. If you hear it from someone that does not own a Naza vehicle saying bad things about them, you'd have to think twice before accepting their advice or taking their word about Naza too seriously.

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post Nov 16 2012, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(Azuan90 @ Nov 16 2012, 02:07 PM)
normally how much forte 1.6sx year 2010 2nd hand value?and about 5 year warranty..he said got warranty until 2015..what year kia start giving 5 year warranty?
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2011. 2010 batch unless is year end one with 6 speed gearbox...old 4 speed one only 2 years if not mistaken but if i recall can purchase extra warranty or something...should be on the front page if i recall...
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post Nov 24 2012, 02:58 PM

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QUOTE(aming @ Nov 24 2012, 01:45 PM)
Hi, just got my white 1.6 sx forte yesterday...i have a few questions to ask...

1. got the fog inside the headlamp and they say it's normal, gone this morning but now the fog come again...is it really normal?will it make the headlamp become yellowish later?
2. the steering is heavier than the test drive unit...the test drive unit is also 1.6 sx...i know it should not be as light as 2.0 unit...but i can feel the different...what should i do?
3. don't know the correct term...the "air ekon" dropping really fast...like a pee...normal?
4. how do i select radio frequency and set to selection box...box no 1 for example...i can find how to delete only...but don't know how to add back...
5. a bit confused with central door lock, it only lock for people from opening the door from the outside...but from inside, we can open door without unlocking...

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1) I think this is normal...few pages back someone mentioned this..cant remember which page, u gonna dig..
2) I guess normal too? How heavy is heavy? If its like Saga BLM heavy then not right already...
3) air ekon? What's that? Can elaborate?
4) Dunno, i'm using first batch 6 speed stock HU...
5) Yes, from inside front two doors can open as they please even if the door is locked and even if the car is moving..claim is for emergency purpose just in case lock mechanism fail...
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post Nov 24 2012, 11:16 PM

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QUOTE(rizalx @ Nov 24 2012, 10:05 PM)
Good evening everyone...

I was offered a 2011 manufactured 2.0sx 6 speeder.
But when i check the tyre the date shown 3410 (week 34 year 2010)
Why would a 2011 car being fitted with a mid 2010 tyre? any posibility?
Also, how to check if the car is 6 speed or 4 speed? Any physical difference?

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the gearbox lever is a dead giveaway..see pic below, left is 4 speed, right is 6 speed one.

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This post has been edited by CyberKewl: Nov 24 2012, 11:19 PM
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post Nov 24 2012, 11:29 PM

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QUOTE(rizalx @ Nov 24 2012, 11:27 PM)
Hohoho...very obvious!! I'm only recently looking into forte.
Thank You Cyberkewl.
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post Dec 10 2012, 08:13 PM

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QUOTE(spec @ Dec 10 2012, 08:02 PM)
right hand side below steering?i cant find any things there. but left hand side below steering got a things, try to pull down, push, press oso nothing happen rclxub.gif
and also wan to ask u, where is the smart key holder if the battery of key is weak? i cant identify the position from the manual sweat.gif
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the holder is in the armrest..look inside, should be closer to the handbrake side at the top...
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post Dec 10 2012, 08:24 PM

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QUOTE(spec @ Dec 10 2012, 08:21 PM)
saw it. so just put the smart key inside and start the engine when no battery?
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post Dec 11 2012, 10:16 PM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Dec 11 2012, 09:02 PM)
Wanna if u press the push start button once n turn on the ignition (engine not start) anything on the remote will be disable right...eg open trunk


Added on December 11, 2012, 9:03 pm

Nothing new only chrome some of interior part n DRL
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Think so..try out and see la..no need ask us tongue.gif
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post Dec 11 2012, 10:47 PM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Dec 11 2012, 10:43 PM)
tried edi and remote been disabled....thats why ask to reconfirm NORMAL or not  sweat.gif
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i believe its normal, i recall trying it when engine start, didnt try when engine was not started (ignition on)..but it should be - i believe its to prevent accidental opening of the boot while driving - dont think the system differentiates between ignition on and engine on....as long as electronics are on it means there are people in the car, and that individual can pull the boot lever instead of using the remote..although it can be a minor inconvenience depending on your situation..but hey..its not perfect.
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post Dec 28 2012, 10:20 PM

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QUOTE(ZamAdaII @ Dec 28 2012, 09:15 PM)
May I know what body kit and color of this Kia Forte car?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=101...&type=1&theater

[edited:refer to the red color forte]
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that one is red forte koup..should have bodykits for that to make it look similar esp the front...not sure where though..ask around tongue.gif
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post Dec 31 2012, 12:36 PM

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forte engine consider silent from inside due to insulation..but the tyre roar is really loud for stock tyres...i think 1.6 Ex one should not be so loud cos 16"..but i'm used to the tyre roar already..that happens on certain type of roads though.
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post Jan 9 2013, 07:46 AM

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my 1.6SX only got one rear pocket..you guys mean the one behind the front driver & passenger seats right? mine only got 1..u guys have 2??weird..

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