Judging from my previous experience buying the Forte 2.0, it took more than 4 months from the launching date to actually get the car (the Forte 2.0) though the SA told me (that time) that i will get it in less than 2 months time. Worth to mention that i booked that car before the launching date. Those who booked the Forte 1.6 last time managed to get the car in about 2-3 weeks after the launching date (in CBU form)

I hope that NazaKia learned some lesson regarding that past experience & deliver the Cerato 2.0 as soon as possible by stocking it up earlier prior to launching.

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 11:59 AM

I believe this should be the OTR price (as Nazakia always exhibit)..meaning that it includes insurance

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 11:58 AM

Hopefully..pray hard bro especially if u book the 2.0 one..hehe

But the feeling of being among the first who own the CBU 2.0 Forte last time is priceless & worth the wait

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 01:44 PM

I personally got same opinion with u, but at the back is simply wow..i meant the tail light

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 02:53 PM

Unless someone saw this car (Cerato 2.0) at Port Klang or at NazaKia factory/stockyard by now, i'm also really doubtful. Last time, no Forte 2.0 in the showroom for the whole Malaysia except the only 1 red colored unit that NazaKia purposely brought in from Korea during launching. In another words, i booked my car last time without ever seeing the actual car, let alone to test drive it

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 03:43 PM

Looking at the specs given..it's still a value for money car. I dare to say that this car is the best in its segment in term of specs given per asking price

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 05:05 PM

NazaKia SC gives good service to me for 3 years+ already. I've sending my car to at least 5 different SC at KL, Selangor & Kedah..all thumbs up i have to say.

Several times went to Toyota SC sending my father's Vios for service, nothing special about Toyota SC actually..& nothing to shout about.

NazaKia SC service is on par with Toyota SC if not better in this case..that's on my own observation.

Try it to believe it

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 3 2013, 03:45 PM

Service interval should be every 10k km provided that u use the fully syn engine oil

Regarding service cost, for Cerato 1.6, i believe it should be more or less the same with the Forte 1.6 becoz the Cerato use the same but upgraded Gamma Engine (on Forte 1.6). Please go to Forte thread (first post), i did tabulate the service cost comparison in that thread.

For Cerato 2.0, the service cost should be at the same range as the Optima K5 because both cars use the same Nu engine if i'm not mistaken. For the exact cost, i dont have it unless for Forte 2.0 (Theta engine) in which u can find it at Forte thread also

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 8 2013, 11:50 AM

Kindly go to Forte thread. On the first post got some common but useful information (checklist, FAQ, SC list..etc).

From my experience with NazaKia SC, u can ask them to do tire alignment & balancing for free for the first 2k km

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 8 2013, 12:53 PM

If u read Forte thread from the beginning, u will notice that the testimonial is everywhere..proven Just complaint about your car misalignment & request the SC to do wheel alignment + balancing. Make sure they put your complaint on the job sheet during servicing or else the technician wont do it. Actually SC Manager (Selayang SC) did confirm about this (free wheel alignment & balancing for the first 2k km) when we (myForteClub) organised TT there. I believe this should applies to all NazaKia new cars

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 8 2013, 03:03 PM

Reserved for the facelifted Cerato later on i believe..same happens to Forte

Kia Koup is . If i'm still in my 20's, definitely i will buy Koup than the Forte

GPS now cheap only maa.. Anyway, i'm willing to pay the extra cost for the GPS coz i often make use of it due to frequent outstation job.

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 10 2013, 11:03 PM

Yupp..more or less about that time

This Cerato is very tempting i must say, but i have to skip on this becoz my Forte is just 3 years+ in age & still proud to drive it until now. Will wait for the next gen K5 or perhaps the next gen Rondo since family members keep growing

Hopefully Euro 4 fuel will be introduced by next year as planned by our G. Eager to wait the real Turbo-diesel car to reach our shore

For Forte last time, after the initial launching, the waiting list is about 4 months only..not 6 months & that applies to Forte 2.0 only. People who book Forte 1.6 get their cars within weeks after launching. But if we talk about Kia (Forte) Koup, yes..the waiting list is that long last time

However..this case might not apply to the Cerato. Need to ask the SA regarding the current stock (the SA might also not giving u the exact info to close the deal with u)

For me..Cerato 2.0 is a clear winner in any directions..except for the price perhaps

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 14 2013, 04:05 PM

After more than 3 years owning a Forte, i must say that NazaKia SC & after sales service is improving day by day. On my first year (2010), no such call (follow up call) after sending my car for the scheduled service (or complaints). Starting from 2011/2012 if i'm not mistaken, they (NazaKia) really did a follow up call after any complaints or service at their SC to make sure that customer satisfied with their service. In my place (Alor Setar), NazaKia SC also keen enough to provide shuttle service to send & fetch me to or from my office (while waiting for my car to be serviced). Thumbs up to their good after sales service

Absolutely. The port location should be under the centre fascia...