Heavy ke??? I got mine installed by SA... Hehehehehe... Part of the special offer by AZ Master... Hehehehehehe... So I don't know how heavy it is...

our car has already installed with immobilizer, it would be very difficult to steal it unless by towing.. correct me if im wrong..
my sa said that, even the korean engineers also dunno how to jump start the car without the smart key.. dunno if this is only sweet talk of my sa.. but all in all, our car has the immobilizer, it is good enough to me..

using locktech will be double security for those who still feel insecure on the car security.. no harm doing so.. just get the good locktech from thailand..

are there no other same opinion with me....
heavier rims = better downforce = good @ high speed... 

thanx bro.. but i dont think rm300.. last time i went kedai kunci biasa they said wahhh ini kunci ahh manyak mahal loo.. and then he quote rm1400..   that d cheaper one i heard.. if i do at sa of course d sa mark up already.. almost rm3k /key.. haiyoo my forte2.. everythng expensive haha 

Agreed that the weight of the car (inclusive of stock rims) will get the momentum going...but if you noticed, it takes quite a distance for the Forte to come to a full stop!

My first impression during my first highway run back to hometown was, "Wah, cannot simply tailgate cars on the highway already coz it's quite difficult to put the Forte to a stop in the event of an emergency situation."

IMHO, my first mod will most prolly be better brake pads first (besides changing the tyres once they wear out).

does anybody here having rattling dashboard issue? mine sometimes just fine but sometimes i can hear something like loosen plastic materials maybe from the center meter console or air cond ventilation... not sure where it comes from

is it a good idea to claim warranty for this issue? last week i called Kia SC Setapak because i wanted to set appointment and claim warranty for my foggy left headlights but still no follow up from them when i can come there. i already gave my plat no., my contact numbers, description etc to them.

Michelin XM2 - RM 409 3S Specialists Ara Damansara (Feb-13) B+A+N.Gas

This is really nice price! Some more including balancing, alignment and N. Gas!

Ah Bennedict kor.. jangan kasi ajaran sesat sama olang arr..

last time my dashboard sound like 'ttrrrrr...trrrr' sound like bee.. sometimes it happen sometimes it not.. very irritating..    actually d sound not coming from dashboard..it coming from ur engine bay.. have to open ur hood.. dont know why some SC take out all d dashboard.. maybe it not same issue like me 

Hello Sifu of forte,

I would like to hear some review/comment from you guys, as my parents has been fight over which car to go with for dozen time.

I had searched quite number of info about Kia Forte, and of course consult with different dealer/agent (Salesman from Kia showroom , agent that selling various brand of car)

Comparing Kia Forte with Toyota Vios J edition.
- With around the same price, I can get a full spec 1.6 Forte or a empty edition of toyota Vios.
- Vios has been market for quite a long time, with better feedback compare with Forte.
- Fuel consumption, Vios is more economic than Forte especially City driving.
- Forte is more stable then Vios due to the weight itself, and this is the main reason why Vios is less fuel consumption.
- Forte is more spacious when compare with Vios.
- Forte having a more comfortable sitting compare with Vios.
Basically,both have its own selling point, now here come the questions.

Cant guarantee the Forte remain good condition after 5 years, as lot of feedback from relative and friends telling that most problem occur after 3 years of usage.

One of my mum's close friend having issue with her window after 2 years. (driver side)

Forte come with lot of awesome feature, but does anyone here having issue with it especially those auto light on, wiper. People are saying more feature = harder maintenance = Higher maintenance cost.

Engine sound, it become quite loader (big different)  after 3 years of usage. True or false.

Stabling, handling, what's your comment on this sector, without additional modification, or upgrade.

Multimedia dashboard, radio. Does it still work well and good in respond (touch screen) after years of usage ?
These question is mean to be have better understanding at the car since most of you here are Forte owner, not to Pro any brand or model. Kindly point out which statements above are false, or further explain it.

Hopefully this will help me and my parents better in choosing the right car.

Best Regards

 

my fren vios J full Spec, drive for 2 year, jz few days back the fuel indicator failed.
LOL

Well, you know when the time problems occur, the older will always say i had told you earlier time not to this not to what...bla bla bla. Might be true, they have better experience and they might even know more than me. Planning to use the car for 8-10 years @@, well my family don't really those car changer we press more on house,property since car lost its value every year. The only reason we change our car is safety concern since the car already quite many years.

I am glad to hear that Forte is good at balancing and handling, just curious some people do some changes at tire, not sure is size or type of tire for better handling ?
You got the point, but issue shouldn't be occur after short period of usage, erm especially what i saw here that some of the owner talking about the dashboard sound, that will be frustrating when you have your car good in sound prove with low engine noise then suddenly this problem just destroy everything...maybe i am the type of perfection @@

I don't really care about the 2nd hand value, since i wont be changing so fast, and the price might be vary after 3-5 years. The maintenance fees do come into my concern, that will be quite heavy if i use this car for 8 - 10 years as mentioned above. Maybe anyone here with earlier batch can express more in this, like problem occurred or any other potential issue that common occur?
Really appreciate all  the quick reply =D

I'm thinking to change from 17" to 16"

Actually I'm quite like the current 17" design and color, so trying to hunt some similar design for 16" too.

Any shop to introduce?

RM 1800. they only take my ori rim 350.. damn lol.. they said they already got 6 set of forte rim and no1 wanna buy -__- only use 1 months+ ...

bennedict, my es6 on my skirtless forte ler.... 

Can I know an used forte 1.6 SX ( 4 months) is worth how much normally?

nope, want to buy but I heard the person who wants to sell said, forte consume alot petrol.. is that true?