Hi there, just went to the showroom to checkout Cerato. still deciding between 1.6 and 2.0.
Does anyone know if the 5 years unlimited mileage maintenance includes both service, and oil? tq

yes that is correct. Example like Mazda offers free coverage for oil change, service fee ... etc. I was just wondering if it is the same

hi all, do you think it is necessary to apply a paint coating when you first receive your new car? I'm surveying around but the prices seem to be very expensive.

Or can anyone suggest what should be done when you get your new cerato (apart from checking)?

Thanks.

Thanks for your response perror. Perhaps it may be better just to resort to the usual clean and wax (Meguiars).

What's a PPF? Is that the plastic thingy they wrap the front bumper with?

Hi Perror, can I know how much you paid for the PPF? sounds better than the coating

Thanks perror. That's really useful info. Actually I might opt for that option too when I get my car.


Having read some reviews, I'm now contemplating between 1.6 and 2.0.
Is there a significant difference in FC between the 1.6 and 2.0 variants? I travel to Lumut quite a bit and the roads are filled with traffic lights. I wonder if 2.0 will be more efficient?

any advice?

Hi all, does anyone know how long it usually takes for KIA to send the car from warehouse/production factory to the sales office? Waited for a week but no news from SA yet - kept telling me there's no confirmation yet.

Unfortunately i will be away for next few weeks hence would like to get it before I leave. Appreciate any advice.

Thanks for your message. Finally sorted out, car should be here tomorrow or early Sat. You're correct, the car is now ready but waiting for the transportation from Gurun. I hope it reaches on time. There're still more to be done after getting the car ....

I also heard similar stories, apparently 3M film is thicker?!?

Just got my 1.6 glittering metal ... it's a good car ...

Does anyone know how I can change SpeedNavi to Papago? I was told by another SA that it can run Waze too?! :S

does anyone know if it is possible to change the headlights of 1.6 to the same of 2.0? I like everything about my 1.6 but just the headlight.

Thanks Perror, where did you get it fitted?
Silly me ... i thought i could just swap the headlamp with those of 2.0 ... haha

Oh by the way, has anyone managed to fix the radio reception problem? I spoke to NZ galaxy at PJ and was told that it could be due to a cable issue. Swapping the cable from a 2.0 apparently fixes the issue. However they couldn't help me and divert me back to SC.

Called up Ipoh SC and they seem unaware of the problem :S bringing the car to SC again on Saturday to check.

Everything about the car is great except for the multimedia unit for being a pickle.

I'm experiencing something similar as well but mine is more evident during the mornings. When I reverse the car from my porch, the suspension or 'something' gives out the exact sound. Hmm car is just a month old. I have nothing on my boot nor the anyone sitting on the back passenger seat.

On a separate note, which SC would you guys recommend?

I did my first service 1k at Glennmarie and was offered free wheel balancing. Unfortunately the wheel balancing was poorly done and when I accelerates to 100, the steering wheel starts to vibrate. Couldn't tahan as I travel a lot and went to a tyre shop to have it fixed. If you opt for the free wheel balancing, do consider thoroughly testing it

The battery issue will probably haunt us owners for quite a bit. K3 FB page is filled with complaints of batteries dying out and I noticed that many have not passed the 20k mileage and over/close to a year old.

My less than 6 months old (mileage >20k) cerato has been giving me mixed signals since the past few days. Strangely my driver side mirror refused to flip open after I start my car. I have to turn off the ignition and restart a couple of times before I could get it to work again. I tried the controls on the door panel and that didn't work. The passenger side mirror was working fine though. This happened twice on the same day.

And last night while I was driving home, I tried pressing the mute button on my steering but there was no response. The volume up and down button did not work either.

Could any of these be a sign that my battery is failing? Anyone encountered similar issues?

Along with some other persisting issues (moving driver seats and ngek ngek sound from fenders area) and now the possible battery issue, sometimes I just feel like giving up and get myself a new ride instead. But then I will lose out a lot and I really like the car ...

On a side note, some updates for members,

1. If you experience the ngek ngek (for the lack of a better word to describe) sound from the back when you go over bumps or while reversing, do consider sending your car to PJ red cube. They managed to fix mine but I have to leave the car there for a day. Same thing happened to another member previously and I followed his advice to bring it to PJ red cube. Ask them to check fenders too as well.

2. If you can afford the 2.0, please get the 2.0. I feel my 1.6 is a little sluggish especially when over taking.

I think Perror is right... as long as you use the car daily or frequently it should be fine. As with most batteries, it needs to be recharged too.

Hi perror, can I know if bulbs are JPJ compliant? Thanks.