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post Jun 21 2013, 02:43 PM

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QUOTE(Wilson Teoh @ Jun 21 2013, 11:30 AM)
Kia website doesn't provide any info regarding build in GPS. the info provided is oni Intergrated Audio System with CD Player /MP3/USB/iPod Connectivity with 6 Speakers.
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Website sometime got error, one of the biggest error is that it stated 1.6sx come with 6 airbags, in fact it is only 2 airbags

As for the gps, u can put in papago if u don't like the speednavi tongue.gif
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post Jun 21 2013, 02:47 PM

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QUOTE(Jemi @ Jun 21 2013, 11:48 AM)
There is a number of stolen and breaking issue lately for Forte.

Going to install security film and pedal lock.
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Hahaha..who are looking for security film and pedal lock can contact with me thumbup.gif
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post Jun 21 2013, 03:45 PM

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Hi everyone,

If the leather on my steering wheel start to come out a little bit, can claim warranty?
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post Jun 21 2013, 05:04 PM

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QUOTE(lingleeyen @ Jun 21 2013, 06:27 AM)
On top of that, all common rules in buying a second hand car applies.

1) Check paint - If the car has perfect paint, don't buy. No dealer will repaint the whole car for you. Something must have happened before to the car. - no extra shining paint coz it looks a normal white paint.

2) Drive the car around - Get every one to shut up and off radio to check on irregular noise. Not dash board sound only. My car if she is in bad mood, dash board rattles, then I will drive slower. - switch off radio & aircond, only can heard road noice

3) Check for any irregular mods (non reversal, non plug and play) - Non plug and play means you cannot restore your car to stock stage. Will hamper warranty. Unless ex-user put in turbo for you then don't complain. - i cannot find any weire wired & all wired are standart factory wrap

4) Check the tyre against millage - Low millage high tyre wear means this fellow before you is pushing the car. High millage low wear? He drives softly, or he just changed tyre. - 16k for 2 years old car (next month), tyre condition 80%

5) Smell the car - See if there is any cigeratte smell (preference) or any lady smell if stated in the add is 'one careful lady driver'. This phrase seems to catch my attention every time. - smell like new car. I cannot detect any cigeratte smell or even car perfume smell.

6) Very important - Check if anyone hampers the plate stating engine number, chasis number. Just in case. Compare it with the actual chasis number on chasis and engine number on engine. Also check on whatever documents you can get your hands on before signing. - no doing this coz i will do it next week when they ask me to sign the agrement drool.gif 

7) Others include oil leakage in engine compartment, water leakage in cabin,boot. - cannot fine any
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i am a kia forte secandhand buyer this week. Last Tuesday manage to found that kimchi at one of the usedcar, went there to check the condition of the car and the result are as per quote.

hopefully i get a good condition kia forte sweat.gif

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post Jun 21 2013, 05:55 PM

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QUOTE(zerohunter @ Jun 21 2013, 02:43 PM)
Website sometime got error, one of the biggest error is that it stated 1.6sx come with 6 airbags, in fact it is only 2 airbags

As for the gps, u can put in papago if u don't like the speednavi tongue.gif
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I keep searching the papago used for forte, but unable to find it, do you have the link for downloading? Thanks a lot.
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post Jun 21 2013, 07:14 PM

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QUOTE(lingleeyen @ Jun 21 2013, 09:18 AM)
They will reccommend you to change brake pads every 80k km. So if you do not change the pads, warranty void also?

You can always argue that the stock plugs are fine. No need to change. If scared, take out Denso, put back stock, go service and ask them to change every 90k km. After change put back in Denso. So with that you have a record at 90k km.

A not so efficient spark plug will not result in engine failure, only a not so efficient engine. If they say your spark plug not efficient and that is the reason why your engine fail, you got to screw that insurance company. My Saga's Bosch normal plug from Proton (changed during first major service) served me 90k km and still running strong. Of course you don't change to a wrong size and dent your piston la.

My purpose of changing filter to Works is because this filter is suppose to last you a life time? A filter change in SC will cost you like 90 bucks? Spark plugs is like 100? For real? A Works filter cost 170 or a K&N at 210. You skip 2 times filter change, you are already start saving money. Denso Iridium is like 190 per set of 4? Also 2 times change, you also get to start saving nmoney.

My humble opinion by the way. Not guidelines.
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I'm doing it just for the sake of not arguing with the insurance ppl when the time does come. Insurance ppl always has 101 reasons to reject your claim. Hence I do not want to take such risks biggrin.gif
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post Jun 21 2013, 07:17 PM

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post Jun 21 2013, 07:24 PM

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QUOTE(khaier83 @ Jun 21 2013, 05:04 PM)
i am a kia forte secandhand buyer this week. Last Tuesday manage to found that kimchi at one of the usedcar, went there to check the condition of the car and the result are as per quote.

hopefully i get a good condition kia forte  sweat.gif
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good for u
tomorow i will find 1 also
hopefully can find good condition like u
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post Jun 21 2013, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(Wilson Teoh @ Jun 21 2013, 12:02 PM)
Hi, may I know 2.0sx comes with build-in GPS??? If no then anywhere to get it a build-in GPS?
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Forte build in Multimedia Infotainment System
(2 Din Touch Screen DVD Player with Built-in GPS Navigator)


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post Jun 22 2013, 12:49 AM

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QUOTE(0283 @ Jun 21 2013, 05:55 PM)
I keep searching the papago used for forte, but unable to find it, do you have the link for downloading? Thanks a lot.
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search harder, try google 'papago for windows ce' brows.gif
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post Jun 22 2013, 07:29 AM

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why i never see forte with rsr body kit on the road ah?
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post Jun 22 2013, 09:11 AM

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done 20k service at JNS in Penang island.

total cost RM211 because i have skipped the air filter replacement. because i'm using K&N air filter.


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post Jun 22 2013, 09:37 AM

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QUOTE(iamloco @ Jun 22 2013, 07:29 AM)
why i never see forte with rsr body kit on the road ah?
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My side is RSR tongue.gif
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post Jun 22 2013, 01:03 PM

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QUOTE(ohde @ Jun 22 2013, 09:11 AM)
done 20k service at JNS in Penang island.

total cost RM211 because i have skipped the air filter replacement. because i'm using K&N air filter.
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Air filter no need to chg at 20k km
U can drag to 30k km
Or chg it all (air filter, plug, gear oil) at 40k km
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post Jun 22 2013, 02:50 PM

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I lost my car key, any way to duplicate one?

How much?
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QUOTE(vandemon @ Jun 21 2013, 03:45 PM)
Hi everyone,

If the leather on my steering wheel start to come out a little bit, can claim warranty?
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My friend did claim warranty.
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post Jun 22 2013, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(lingleeyen @ Jun 22 2013, 09:37 AM)
My side is RSR tongue.gif
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My side and back also rsr.. Front oem

Rsr front easy break
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Bro, just some additional tips..
Check to see if the car has been flooded before (i.e. - caught in a flash flood like what happened in Puchong a few months back this year).

This is just my 2-cents. Happy hunting/buying smile.gif
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post Jun 23 2013, 06:14 AM

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QUOTE(darel_lee @ Jun 19 2013, 12:11 PM)
SUPER BAD experience with AZ Motor Seri Kembangan Service Center.
!!! the WORST service center and staff !!!!!

Bought a new Forte 2.0 from Kia AZ Motor Seri Kembangan in early 2013. Good experience with Mr.Edwin Loh. Fast approval and helpful SA.
However, since the day-1 i got my car, i noticed there is abnormal wind blowing noise on my front passenger door (when my speed is above 90km/j ) without door visor.

I went back to Kia AZ Motor Seri Kembangan for service during first 1000km, the mechanics claimed cannot detect the noise.

However, the noise still persistent and getting louder, anyone who sit in my car also noticed it. People keep asking me " why your brand new car got such a loud wind noise ?? "

Yesterday i went back to Kia AZ Motor Seri Kembangan requested to check for the abnormal wind noise sound again 1. After waited, the mechanic told me there was no wind noise. I insisted to test drive together with him again.

After second test drive with the mechanic, finally he noticed the noise and agreed that it is abnormal. He tried his best to detect the source of the noise and repaired it for me, however he failed to do so.

After waited for 4 hours, the lady at service counter (Named ?? Syasya) told me that it is a normal wind noise, nothing abnormal, nothing need to be repaired. I tried argue with this lady, told her that the mechanic also noticed the abnormal noise. This lady who does not sit in my car or involve in the repair of my car has now became the person explained to me and insisted my car is normal.

i feel totally hopeless and helpless. I am so disappointed with the service at AZ Motor (which i thought should be one of the Best). I chose to buy my car there (130km away from my house) because it is highly recommended at this forum. But turn out, ??? Just because they cannot fix it, they denied there is a problem

What can i do now????

Many of us bought our lovely Forte at Seri Kembangan AZ Motor and service there, so just to share with you what has happened to me.
i will NEVER go to AZ Motor Seri Kembangan for Service !!!!
i will not let mechanic with such attitude to touch my car, do not want to risk my life driving a car serviced by such people.
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Any update/progress with the above?
I'm worried now because I'm one of the many customers of AZ Master Motors.

I do know that there are plenty of other SCs around for me to choose from, but as a customer and also a person of principles, I would much prefer some form of business continuity with the company/SA whom I bought my vehicle from.

Besides, as part of the promotion during the purchase of my vehicle, a 20% discount is provided for the first 2 Services @ AZ Master. I've so far used 1, with 1 more to go.

I've previously written a couple of comments in regards to my first 1K Service @ AZ Master 3S Center. Here's the link to the V17 Thread Page:

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2706564/+1180

I don't mean to dig up old issues here, but it seems that level of professional service from AZ Master has dropped(?). Too many new customers to handle? Or no time to layan old customers?

Can someone of authority from AZ Master 3S Service Center please come forward and provide some clarification?

PS - I know I may sound a little harsh with my words here, but pls understand the situation that I'm not a rich man and I don't change my vehicle every 1 or 2 years. It's a BIG investment/liability for me. Hence, I'd prefer if I could at least get some professional service from the people whom have earned a profit from my purchase and IS still earning because every time I service my car, I'm still paying them at a premium.

Additionally, the symbiotic relationship between a customer and SA/SC is a pretty complicated one.
If given a choice, I know some of the new car owners would prefer to have their cars serviced by non KIA 3S Centers (whom may provide a better and more professional service at a competitive price). This however is not possible, because NAZA KIA has tied the customers down with WARRANTY Terms & Conditions.
So you see the equation?
1) Customer buys car from SA (which has 3S Center).
2) SA promises the best and world-class service from his company to convince the customer and close the deal.
3) Due to the trusting/friendly relationship with the SA, customer opts to service vehicle at the same center and also recommends the SA to his friends.
4) SC Technicians provides unprofessional service through lackadaisical attitude.
4) Customer vehicle damaged/soiled/dirtied (regardless if minor or major).
5) Customer complains.
6) SA says customer is too choosy and fussy, forgetting that not everyone are millionaires whom buy cars like buying underwear.
7) Customer's friends experiences the same issue and now blames the Customer for misrepresentation and bad advice/recommendation.
8) Result? Customer = sad.gif and mad.gif ; Customer's friend = sad.gif and mad.gif ; SA/SC = Don't care as long as making a profit(?)

Sorry for the long winded post, I'm just really frustrated with people/companies making empty promises after I've parted with close to RM90K for a vehicle.
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post Jun 23 2013, 06:54 AM

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QUOTE(rompers @ Jun 23 2013, 06:14 AM)
Any update/progress with the above?
I'm worried now because I'm one of the many customers of AZ Master Motors.

I do know that there are plenty of other SCs around for me to choose from, but as a customer and also a person of principles, I would much prefer some form of business continuity with the company/SA whom I bought my vehicle from.

Besides, as part of the promotion during the purchase of my vehicle, a 20% discount is provided for the first 2 Services @ AZ Master. I've so far used 1, with 1 more to go.

I've previously written a couple of comments in regards to my first 1K Service @ AZ Master 3S Center. Here's the link to the V17 Thread Page:

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2706564/+1180

I don't mean to dig up old issues here, but it seems that level of professional service from AZ Master has dropped(?). Too many new customers to handle? Or no time to layan old customers?

Can someone of authority from AZ Master 3S Service Center please come forward and provide some clarification?

PS - I know I may sound a little harsh with my words here, but pls understand the situation that I'm not a rich man and I don't change my vehicle every 1 or 2 years. It's a BIG investment/liability for me. Hence, I'd prefer if I could at least get some professional service from the people whom have earned a profit from my purchase and IS still earning because every time I service my car, I'm still paying them at a premium.

Additionally, the symbiotic relationship between a customer and SA/SC is a pretty complicated one.
If given a choice, I know some of the new car owners would prefer to have their cars serviced by non KIA 3S Centers (whom may provide a better and more professional service at a competitive price). This however is not possible, because NAZA KIA has tied the customers down with WARRANTY Terms & Conditions.
So you see the equation?
1) Customer buys car from SA (which has 3S Center).
2) SA promises the best and world-class service from his company to convince the customer and close the deal.
3) Due to the trusting/friendly relationship with the SA, customer opts to service vehicle at the same center and also recommends the SA to his friends.
4) SC Technicians provides unprofessional service through lackadaisical attitude.
4) Customer vehicle damaged/soiled/dirtied (regardless if minor or major).
5) Customer complains.
6) SA says customer is too choosy and fussy, forgetting that not everyone are millionaires whom buy cars like buying underwear.
7) Customer's friends experiences the same issue and now blames the Customer for misrepresentation and bad advice/recommendation.
8) Result? Customer = sad.gif and mad.gif ; Customer's friend = sad.gif and mad.gif ; SA/SC = Don't care as long as making a profit(?)

Sorry for the long winded post, I'm just really frustrated with people/companies making empty promises after I've parted with close to RM90K for a vehicle.
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Customer's right is not always upholded in Malaysia, but customer has a freedom of choice. We can always opt for other SC which gives better service.It did not worry me at all.

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