Planning on getting a used 2010-2013 Kia forte. Is there any major issues about this car and may I know the FC and maintenance fees compare to honda

if 2013 why not get cerato?

My cousin have one, he was hit by a gearbox faultiness that cost 5 digits.
FC I heard is around 8.x-10km/l.
Maintenance i not sure.

But he sold the car at RM23k. rugi betul..

how many years ownership

Want to maintain a below 40k budget

maintenance a bit sakit after the warranty period end.

my forte damage so far.

7 years and counting

1. Altenator - 1.1k - ori Kia
2. Ignition coil - 280 each - 4 per set - 1.2k
3. TBA - counting days.

This post has been edited by haimirmaya: Aug 13 2019, 12:24 PM

first check the coolant see the color and check if it got oil or not.

wheel bearing, easy wear off.

TS not say want 1.6 or 2.0 so far.

Buy Japanese car better.

Korean quality not there yet.

People pick 2nd hand K car because 2nd hand K car no value at all.

This is real reason.

I've been looking at 2.0 and why coolant got oil?

😁

This is most important for looking 2nd hand K car.

Don't believe?

get those after Jan/Feb 2011, with the 6-speed gearbox. Car is on the heavy side, so fuel consumption will not be the best. If can find a good 2.0L model, go for it.

Compared to Civic year 2011? you can buy 2 Fortes + Full Service (~27k each) vs 1 Civic (~58k).

And yes, common issues are ignition coil (RM280/unit) + alternator (1k+) + aircon compressor (2k) + absorber link (RM125/each).

Handling is above average, and very nice to drive at highway speeds. Downside, outside road noise is not dampened well.

get all new Saga better.. 2nd hand kimchi is a no brainer

Thats the reason I picked Korean cars

Fc like no tomorrow

4 years only

I think you don't know how to use the "no brainer" phrase. Based on what you wrote above, 2nd hand kimchi - no need to think, just buy

So my advise is you need to open the coolant cap and check. See the color and check got oil or not.

Any thoughts about Kia cerato?