hi...thanks for reading =D
as topic....anyone own this car ?
hows the fuel consumption ?
and power ? when using shiftronic ?
need some feedback from the owners....
still considering whether buying it or not cause got discount now
thanks =D

there's a topic in motor trader forum that discuss this, you might want to have a look there. I just bought myself a spectra5 too

oh ok thanks for the info
will go look for it
but now my mind full of negative feedback for KIA
mostly because of the FC and resale value = ="

the FC is ok but being a car that's over 1.2tan, the FC is slightly heavier than other cars in the same class. The resale value, can't escape this for being a korean car.

i see....after collecting the information, i decided not to buy
although its nice like this
Spectra5
and
Spectra5
too bad malaysia dont have manual transmission = =
i think i keep the money for my dream car better

Maybe you should wait a little while longer first ...
Price are decreasing because of the economy ...

yalor....thats the point also for not buyin it at this time =p
suddenly attracted me because they got discount RM12,300 = =
but after consider and consider again, dont want buy ~
hehehe

I am interested in Kia Spectra 5 also, the selling price now
is only RM 55700.00, original sales price was RM 73000.00.

I heard it is an imported car with 2 air bags, ABS and many
other good features.

I think it is a very good buy at RM 55,700.00 now, Kia Spectra 5
is selling in the US at around US$ 15000.00.

Yes.. you are absolutely right, I should wait a bit longer,
hoping all cars pricing will drop...

the car price has fallen abit, but don't you notice that bank interest rate has gone up recently coz proton is making lots of noise that they cant compete with japanese cars and koreans.

the spectra has not much power but its body is damm hard and solid like korean tank

erm ya....i found the car i want to buy dee, hope everythin goes fine...
i like old cars but my father dont support me
but now i convince him slowly till ok dee xD

Hi there,

Last week, went to showroom to view Rondo but was distracted by Spectra 5. Now offering good discount for Spectra 5 with lots of specs included. No test drive but manage to start the car. NVH is very good, not much of engine noise even I slam the fuel in Neutral. Too bad can not test on the road. Comparing the price with Persona, Spectra 5 has lots more goodies and better specs.

At the price of RM55K, its really a bargain comparing to Proton Persona.

What's worry me is,
1) The low re sale value over the next few years.
2) Spare parts availbility and price.
3) Not much review has been done on this car so no sufficient info.
4) Got to know that the tyre supplied was year 2007. Suspect the car was manufactured in year 2007. Was brought over here and kept till now for sale. So, its not a CKD but its more of CBU. But don't know how KIA managed to register it as new car. Some forummers who owns this car did mentioned that the engine chasis number was erased off, was given tyres of year 2007 and some has less items provided in the car. Anyhow, its a matter of year manufactured and its still consider new as the car never register or driven on the road.
5) How reliable is the shiftronic gear.
6) Nowadays Rondo, Optima and Spectra 5 comes with CVVT engine which should be good with Fuel Consumption and performance, but nothing has been say much about it. Should be the same function like VVT, VTEC and DVVT.

If KIA is serious to make a come back this time, they should offer the market with good reliable car at a discount price and capture the market. Let car expert to review the car as much as they can. Provide test drive car. Disclose the spare parts price and availbility. Disclose servicing price.

I always support under dog. I don't mind buying the not "so well know car" if they can provide reliablelity and affodable price. This will encourage another competator to the car market. When there is competition, price will fall to the reasonable level. Not like current price for Toyota, Honda and Nissan which is quite high priced. I would like to see KIA, VW, Mazda and etc to make a big come back to the market.

So, its up to us as a consumer to make a change. Can't count on the government as they are always in the interest of Proton and Perodua. The government has been always saying abolishing NAP but till now not hing has beendone and already kept quiet. We, consumer suffer most. Please support others not branded car if they are really good and serious of a come back.

Regards.

thanks bro for your review but ive already bought my car =D

waiting for reviews then lol .. gratz to you getting Spectra5

Hi DaRRen C,

What car have you bought??

BR

You will find good reviews of Kia Spectra 5 in the US market from google.

But one thing I do not like about Kia Spectra 5 is it does not have side signal lights near the front fender,
for safety purpose when making a turn, it is better to have side signal lights.

xin : i bought car but not spectra5
leongwk15 : i bought old car fc3s

Hi,

Am currently looking for Kia Spectra 5 car owners for a survey, anyone interested pls pm me or call me at 03-7958 1717 (Audrey). Cash token will be given for those qualify and participated. Thx