Mando is the OEM brand, not really original...

Last time the boss also said shortage of Mando, that's y I changed to KSA...is it the PJ branch??
Actually outside still got many Mando stock...
I also replaced one side after few weeks under their warranty...
Nx time just don't use unknown brand again...my lesson learned...

PJ branch.

Just came back from a roadtrip to Endau Rompin, 4+ hours in mostly B roads through Negeri Sembilan. I'm pretty happy with the car now. Ride is hard (from the wheels) but supple. Fun to drive again, just like when it was new.

-ter-double post-

This post has been edited by angel of deauth: Aug 3 2017, 10:52 AM

I also did it at PJ branch last time...

Good to hear that...some ppl spent more time but still can't figure out or fix the suspension prob...

Hi guys / otais,

I am planning to get Kia Forte for weekend and long distance travel / balik kampung (kuantan, terengganu).
The 1.6 version, is it really underpowered?
I read from a few site people are saying the 1.6 is underpowered for the body.
And lastly, any common issue about the car?

waiting for 1.6 owner to reply.

For me, the initial acceleration is a bit heavy. When higher speed it is better. No choice for a heavy chassis. Consider okay la.

This post has been edited by cooljik93: Aug 4 2017, 12:24 PM

get 2.0 if u can afford...

Depends on your definition of underpowered. 2.0 definitely more power than the 1.6, but to some ppl a 2.0l 154hp/195Nm output engine may not be enough also.

the available power is sufficient for the car (1.6), if you managed to get the 6-spd version, the power delivery is smoother and overtakes are quite easy, with more gears to drop down if you want to accelerate fast. it feels relaxed at highway speed.

of course the experience will be better with a larger engine. if you get to test drive them both, you can decide better.

either case, you're getting a decent and well equipped car at its current price.

its a 1300kg car.....

only when no one is sitting inside. God knows how much it could weigh in a full load, haha.

If use lpt hway ok la
If old road, don't
Better take elantra turbo

This post has been edited by epo: Aug 5 2017, 01:25 AM

Perghh!! Dia punya statement macam matter-of-fact....
Tapi racun dia...huhuhu

The Forte 1.6 is a good car for whatever use, if you're not crazy about power or torque. I had generally trouble-free ownership for the 7 years I owned one. The only times it didn't start was when battery died. My was a 2010/4-speed auto model.

Brake discs were skimmed after six years.

Aircon compressor hose replaced after six-and-a-half years. Replacement at authorised SC was almost 1k.

Fuel pump sensor also replaced after six years, it suddenly stopped working and dashboard indicator showed empty while tank was still full. About RM200.

Car was recalled once, also after almost six years, to upgrade brake pedal switch (this was a global recall).

There was the usual 10k service/6 month-interval service. My car had about 110,000km on it when I sold it 2 months ago.

For me, it served its purpose well, about 95% city use. Yes, been outstation a few times, and also sat in the back during these times to let relief driver take wheel, and was very comfortable.

So, I wasn't aware of any issues - i heard stories about camber alignment issues, but this seemed to vary with tyre service centres.

My friend has a 2.0 from 2010, 4-speed. His biggest bill was the steering rack/motor (the 2.0 has electric, the 1.6 uses hydraulic)... SC quoted him about 10k but I got it knocked down for him by 40%.

Build quality was superb for the price.

Hope this helps in your decision... used Forte is one of the best value buys, if it was generally trouble-free to start with. I had intended to keep mine longer but some personal circumstances necessitated selling it.

I moved up to a 2.0 Cerato.

get the 6 speed with paddle shift. Learn to use the paddle shift and u wont feel underpowered at all. its kinda like using manual shift. its more than enuff to overtake anything in any roads (inclining) and enuff to propel to up to 180kmh-200kmh.. of course, this is not a performance car..
i'm guessing those who said 1.6 is underpowered, they probably owned a supercar to compare it with..

With the 4-speed, you can do the manual shift thing... just less convenient...

I was coming off a Honda City 1.5L CVT, but didn't mind the Forte one bit since I drove solo most of the time... and the Forte was much better built.

You seem to miss your car. Hope you find new joy with your cerato. I definitely enjoyed being in one on a recent trip.

I feel like I came to the forte party pretty late.

Haha, you're right... I do miss it.. 7 years after all and many good memories...only natural. But it had to go for non-motoring reasons....

I keep browsing Mudah.my for any used Forte Koup...

This post has been edited by Bassraptor: Aug 6 2017, 08:32 PM

yup, the 6-spd also got..bit confusing tho because u need to use the stick and end up upshift when u actually wanted to downshift vice-versa..

2.0 at 95k for sure value buy
My 2010 cbu version also trouble free
5km km interval
Brake pad n vbelt pun not chg yet
The biggest bill is 4 new set of tyres
Lucky my steering isu only coupling so cheaper
Now i dunno what to repair, xde benda rosak, loan pun dah abis
So just save money for new elantra turbo lorrr

Forte koup design is nice
They should retain it but they replace with cerato koup where until today i kenot fine 1 on the road

Dun understand, my 4 speed is upshift for naik gear
Downshift for turun gear