Anyone know if we need to do a booking before sent the car for service at Kia JNS?

front passenger seat always have the annoying tikus sound...
anyone try it b4 and go SC fixed it b4? or DIY fixed it?

if u have budget and can wait, u can wait K3, if naza no cut down the thing and same spec with korea, i think is very good car, oversea review is good on this car, many nice feature, problem is the price should be 98K and above, price is according to naza kia technician comment. k3 engine is new GDI engine, look like better and is latest engine

The red nicer. How much is it?

Wow 98k++.

Those people with budget constraint will buy current Forte with big discount especially 1.68 interest rate of loan.

Yes. You need to. Better call 2 weeks before.

rompers, i would suggest you to head to Preve forum. you would be able to get more info from there. With that kind of price bracket, it's a good car provided you've the time to take your car for fixes.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2758782

I managed to ask one of the SA in Kia Motor branch, seems like it's too early to know when the launch of K3 in Malaysia. If anyone has insider news, appreciate if you can inform us. I was told the price would be between RM 90K - RM 110K. That's a big gap, but like i mentioned, nobody seems to know yet. Maybe the launch only happens next year. That's a very long wait if you're in need of a car.

K3 would be a sweet ride to have but I doubt most of the features would be available when it reach our shore. Normally, it would be a cut down version to accommodate cheaper price. But let's cross our fingers and hope for the best...

Anyone here ever do engine wash? According to SC not advisable bcoz forte has alot of electronics..but my engine bay is getting dirtier everyday for the past 1 year..getting eyesore already

there is something call 'wipe' . not a must to wash as too many electronics and wiring around on modern car.

Paint chipped at the most unussual place. It is at the slit in between the fender and the driver's door. I will need a paint pen (is that what they call it?). Cam you please let me know the best place to get it? 1 month old car, titanium silver.

Seems like that is the only solution w/o damaging the circuits..now to look for those grime removal chemicals la after this...

Thank You for kind remarks.

I done that (engine wash)..once in every 3 to 4 months time since 3 years+ owning the Forte. Just ask the car washer to cover the air intake hole, battery terminals & ECU with water proof material (i.e. plastic bag usually) & that should be fine to do engine wash. It works for me..no harm done

This post has been edited by izputra: Apr 15 2013, 01:24 PM

Just got back from JNS service centre..
Went there to lodge a complain on dashboard rattle issue. The mechanic take a look, then drive 1 round to identify the noise. Then they try what they can; tighten up some nuts/screw etc..& the rattling noise still wont go after we took a spin..
In the end, they need to submit for warranty claim to open the dashboard. And it takes more than a month to get it done (im the 10th car in queue). Also, i was told to leave my car at SC for 3 days to rectify the problem..

I wonder how this can be settle if all the CKD Forte were affected. Naza should really look into this matter seriously..
A month ago, i was so anticipated to get on hand with my new Forte, and fast forward to a month later...the rattling noise driving me nuts, makes me think back, am i making the right choice? questioning the reliability of this car once again..

sub par quality issues does plague most if not all CKD cars.

A CKD BMW 523i also has rattle and squeaks and uneven gap panels on the dashboard and doortrim.

same here. "zzzzzzztttt" sound

anybody?

I am not prefer engine wash.. Just wipe it when it is dirty

If I may also add.. Do ensure that this is carried out by a reputable car wash shop, not the nearest bawah pokok snow wash (that said, not all bawah pokok wash are un-professional)
In simpler words, try looking for a place where the operator knows what he/she is doing in order to prevent any mishaps.

Which begs the question, what's wrong with the assembly plants in Malaysia? Why are the cars which are assembled elsewhere has no (or much lesser) problems/issues?
Is it the mentality of the workers? Lack of motivation due to incommensurable pay? Our local JV Car Manufacturing Partners having the 'tidak apa' attitude?
Or worse, is it because these local companies know tht we (the Malaysian consumer) are a forgiving bunch who 'talk only, no action' one?

doesn't want to go in to it. A lot of factors involved and in certain cases, sensitive issues.