mycarforum: KIA K3 Owners check-in! part 12

I saw a grey one around JEM last weekend. Waved at the driver, but it was too dangerous to slow down. :)

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Open your eyes, we are everywhere. muahaha

Hehe just now on the way home i saw a white k3 along ecp mce hehe. Any bro here?

Today just happen to see a white one in opposite lane also. Maybe just get from the new bidding?

Hehe just now on the way home i saw a white k3 along ecp mce hehe. Any bro here?

What's the plate number? :)

if you guys drive a long PIE during peak hour.. I'm quite sure you can spots quite few any day... :)

if you guys drive a long PIE during peak hour.. I'm quite sure you can spots quite few any day... :)

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hehe i see. i'm more of a ECP MCE AYE driver kekeke..... long route as well, but smoother. Can't stand the traffic on the PIE nearing paya lebar and all the way till it reaches CTE and Toa Payoh area.

What's the plate number? :)

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haha was too happy to see the car, forgot to look at the plate number!

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will have to check my dash cam later hehe

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hehe i see. i'm more of a ECP MCE AYE driver kekeke..... long route as well, but smoother. Can't stand the traffic on the PIE nearing paya lebar and all the way till it reaches CTE and Toa Payoh area.

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haha was too happy to see the car, forgot to look at the plate number!

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will have to check my dash cam later hehe

Ya... driving on PIE is terrible... couple with drivers�who likes to tailgating closely...

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See too much "kissing" happen on PIE... become a norm

Edited by Hybridcar, 08 May 2015 - 10:47 AM.

bro Neko, can advise if you remove the existing small chrome trim before sticking on the new one? or do u just stick the A pillar trim over the existing?

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For that chrome window trim, note that the small A pillar chrome trim (shape like v), the bottom portion may interfere with the small chrome trim already on your ride.�

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hehe i see. i'm more of a ECP MCE AYE driver kekeke..... long route as well, but smoother. Can't stand the traffic on the PIE nearing paya lebar and all the way till it reaches CTE and Toa Payoh area.

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haha was too happy to see the car, forgot to look at the plate number!

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will have to check my dash cam later hehe

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If it's SGN, it's likely to be BIG_MOUSE's.

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If it's SGN, it's likely to be BIG_MOUSE's.

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hehe if it was yours.... you would have seen me too! i was behind the fellow k3 for a while before changing lanes and going another direction :)

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hehe if it was yours.... you would have seen me too! i was behind the fellow k3 for a while before changing lanes and going another direction :)

I wasn't at the wheel then. It's a family car.

bro Neko, can advise if you remove the existing small chrome trim before sticking on the new one? or do u just stick the A pillar trim over the existing?

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Hi bro, the one I bought was from taobao which is not v shape, meaning it is truncated. Best is u consult with some experienced installers to see if that chrome strip can be removed. Why not you try you can stick over it first?

Hi bro, the one I bought was from taobao which is not v shape, meaning it is truncated. Best is u consult with some experienced installers to see if that chrome strip can be removed. Why not you try you can stick over it first?

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ah i see i see.... can you share the link from taobao on the chrome strip you bought?

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my korean seller sent me the wrong item..... sent me C pillar chrome trim for the elantra instead :(

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ah i see i see.... can you share the link from taobao on the chrome strip you bought?

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my korean seller sent me the wrong item..... sent me C pillar chrome trim for the elantra instead :(

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eBay, right? Contact them and ask for replacement of the correct one. I think most will agree to take it back if you pay postage.

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ah i see i see.... can you share the link from taobao on the chrome strip you bought?

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my korean seller sent me the wrong item..... sent me C pillar chrome trim for the elantra instead :(

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You can try this�

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http://item.taobao.c...?id=21608552614

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Select the correct combi under�????.

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eBay, right? Contact them and ask for replacement of the correct one. I think most will agree to take it back if you pay postage.

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haha i have contacted them... but now that I see the tao bao link, the Korea chrome trim costs at least 3x more than the Tao bao chrome trim!

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will be trying for a refund instead of a replacement.

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You can try this�

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thanks! wa... the upper chrome piece for the A pillar only 35 Yuan... works out to be like 8 bucks compared to the $30 for the full A pillar chrome piece from Korea....

Any bro here who has succesfully bidded their COE on 6 May got the collection date of the car?�

Any bro here who has succesfully bidded their COE on 6 May got the collection date of the car?�

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can check with bro�starofall�I recall he got his COE on 6th May bidding exercise.

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what color did you order EdwardC?�

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can check with bro�starofall�I recall he got his COE on 6th May bidding exercise.

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what color did you order EdwardC?�

starofall is my wife actually. lol. Our collection date is on 20 May. White colour.�

starofall is my wife actually. lol. Our collection date is on 20 May. White colour.�

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ha congrats. quite rare for husband and wife to be on the same forum :p

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white is nice :D2 more days to go hehe.

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ha congrats. quite rare for husband and wife to be on the same forum :p

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white is nice :D2 more days to go hehe.

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White is indeed nice! Strikingly bright, but not bright like cyan or hot pink :P

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Soon soon. Take more pictures!

hi guys so we have collected our ride.

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And notice one issue...it seems like sometimes the outside smell manage to get into the car.

E.g. we pass by a lorry and tehre is a metallic smell ...pretty sure it came from the outside.

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Is this normal or did we turn on/off something wrongly?

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I thought this problem only happens to old car??

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Pls help!!

hi guys so we have collected our ride.

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And notice one issue...it seems like sometimes the outside smell manage to get into the car.

E.g. we pass by a lorry and tehre is a metallic smell ...pretty sure it came from the outside.

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Is this normal or did we turn on/off something wrongly?

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I thought this problem only happens to old car??

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Pls help!!

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Is your re-circulating setting set to on or off?

I don't know if we are talking about the same button..the one near the aircon temp control is it?

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It's off.

I don't know if we are talking about the same button..the one near the aircon temp control is it?

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It's off.

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The "U-turn arrow" is the air recirculation button.

If the light is off, it is sucking outside air.

Naturally it comes with outside smell.

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oo ok later i go and find.

Haha good to know is we noob...thanks!!

K3 has auto air-con, right? Does it have auto recirculation also?

oo ok later i go and find.

Haha good to know is we noob...thanks!!

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add in this pic taken from sgcarmart.

the control for the aircon circulation within the car is 2nd button counting from the "Auto/Off" knob.

the light should be on to show that the aircon will be circulated within the car.

else, the air intake will be from outside the car.

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add in this pic taken from sgcarmart.
the control for the aircon circulation within the car is 2nd button counting from the "Auto/Off" knob.
the light should be on to show that the aircon will be circulated within the car.
else, the air intake will be from outside the car.

I think auto recirculation is more than this. It has sensor to detect foul air and switch to inside air. When air is good then it switch back to outside air.

I have this feature in my A3 but I seldom use it because letting outside air in seems to cause more dusty interior. It is great feature though.

I think auto recirculation is more than this. It has sensor to detect foul air and switch to inside air. When air is good then it switch back to outside air.

I have this feature in my A3 but I seldom use it because letting outside air in seems to cause more dusty interior. It is great feature though.

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Not for K3.

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But certain conditions will make it switch to outside air automatically.

The details are written in the owner's manual.

Thanks Yuguangr! I got it already hehe

now no more smell .... [:p]

Going for a test ride soon......anyone has any idea are there any ready stocks? or must wait?

My guess is new stocks shld have come in. Just duno how good kia's sales were the past 2 weekends. Why not just drop by for a test drive and ask

My guess is new stocks shld have come in. Just duno how good kia's sales were the past 2 weekends. Why not just drop by for a test drive and ask

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Yeap, will be doing so when im there. However they haven confirm a date with me yet :(

Just booked the SX Sport (6 bids non-guaranteed package). Hope to be able to secure COE soon.

Just booked the SX Sport (6 bids non-guaranteed package). Hope to be able to secure COE soon.

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do u mind sharing the price u bought ?�

Just booked the SX Sport (6 bids non-guaranteed package). Hope to be able to secure COE soon.

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Post your ride after you gotten it.. [sunny]

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YES, I assume you will get your COE.... [nod]

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Do C&C have show car for sports K3 in their show room now? The last time I went there is none [sweatdrop]

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Or do you have any picture taken from the show room??

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Post your ride after you gotten it..

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YES, I assume you will get your COE....

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Do C&C have show car for sports K3 in their show room now? The last time I went there is none

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Or do you have any picture taken from the show room??

Maybe any bro here driving the 1st batches of K3 can snap some pics of their cars and put it up here.

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The SX sport is nothing more than a re-introduction of these 1st batches of Forte K3 with a slight different name

Maybe any bro here driving the 1st batches of K3 can snap some pics of their cars and put it up here.

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The SX sport is nothing more than a re-introduction of these 1st batches of Forte K3 with a slight different name

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apart from the sunroof, what else does the sport model offer? lip spoiler?

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apart from the sunroof, what else does the sport model offer? lip spoiler?

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Standard HID headlights.

To be honest, the rear light is very uglily designed especially if you look at it at night from the back. i for one really beh tahan the ugliness, other than this, the rest is all good... [:p]

Standard HID headlights.

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HID headlights is back!!!

Standard HID headlights.

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ok i just took a quick look at the listed features in SG Carmart for the sports variant.

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You also get the custom body kit with skirting for the front rear and sides plus the lip spoiler for a sportier look.

- Front bumper
- Rear bumper
- Side skirts
- Boot lid spoiler

To be honest, the rear light is very uglily designed especially if you look at it at night from the back. i for one really beh tahan the ugliness, other than this, the rest is all good...

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your eyesights got problem dino... don't need to create another account to just to do that...

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ok i just took a quick look at the listed features in SG Carmart for the sports variant.

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You also get the custom body kit with skirting for the front rear and sides plus the lip spoiler for a sportier look.

- Front bumper
- Rear bumper
- Side skirts
- Boot lid spoiler

The body kits are locally fitted. You can choose not to have it for some credit back.

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The body kits made the wheels look smaller than they should be...� :(

The body kits are locally fitted. You can choose not to have it for some credit back.

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The body kits made the wheels look smaller than they should be...� :(

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change to 18-inch... haha

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Post your ride after you gotten it..

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YES, I assume you will get your COE....

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Do C&C have show car for sports K3 in their show room now? The last time I went there is none

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Or do you have any picture taken from the show room??

Yes, they have it on the 2nd level at both Ubi and Leng Kee showrooms. �Did not take any pics though. C & C needs to secure my COE before July if they decide to sell me the car. Otherwise, they will 'lose' another 5K due to revised CEVS as I'll not be topping up.

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change to 18-inch... haha

Only if you are willing to splurge on those ultra light forged wheels. Else your Forte will slow down even more...

The body kits are locally fitted. You can choose not to have it for some credit back.

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The body kits made the wheels look smaller than they should be...� :(

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icic ah.... i think the current 17 inch sports rims alrdy look quite balanced for the SX models.

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hehe just take the lip spoiler and do away with the rest then! save your worries going over humps.�

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the prices area really softening because of the lower COE. 6 bid guaranteed for sports model according the the latest price list at 115,999. That's similar to what the SX trim was a few weeks back, if you get the car registered before 1st July before the CEVS rebate is gone.

Btw, my SE told me C & C will only be selling the EX and SX Sports variants after the current SX batch is sold out.�

Yes, they have it on the 2nd level at both Ubi and Leng Kee showrooms. �Did not take any pics though. C & C needs to secure my COE before July if they decide to sell me the car. Otherwise, they will 'lose' another 5K due to revised CEVS as I'll not be topping up.

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does the contract state that no top up required if registration after 1st July? that's quite nice of C&C if so.

Btw, my SE told me C & C will only be selling the EX and SX Sports variants after the current SX batch is sold out.�

Its always great to see some AD doing the right things instead of selling empty shells at superbly inflated $$ so that they can have max profits.... [smash]

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does the contract state that no top up required if registration after 1st July? that's quite nice of C&C if so.

Yes. This is why I went for non-guaranteed package.

The body kits are locally fitted. You can choose not to have it for some credit back.
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The body kits made the wheels look smaller than they should be...� :(

There isn't really much difference as the bodykit is the 'mild' version

Btw, has anyone installed strut bars on their K3 for more stability?

Btw can I don't use their in house loan? Instead using citiloan at 1.48%

Btw can I don't use their in house loan? Instead using citiloan at 1.48%

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yes but you will lose the finance discount for taking the dbs loan which is $3000

Edited by ricleosg, 25 May 2015 - 09:45 PM.

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yes but you will lose the finance discount for taking the dbs loan which is $3000

Any idea is the price listed in sgcarmart inclusive of the finance discount?

Any idea is the price listed in sgcarmart inclusive of the finance discount?

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yes inclusive. you can see from the price list.�

Of course, it is also possible to negotiate with your SE for the IHF discount on your own loan. See what you can do?

Of course, it is also possible to negotiate with your SE for the IHF discount on your own loan. See what you can do?

Sad. I will not be trading in also. So that means no 6k discount...

Sad. I will not be trading in also. So that means no 6k discount...

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all can be nego..... i got no vehicle for trade in... also can get trade in discount.....

Btw, has anyone installed strut bars on their K3 for more stability?

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does having strut bars impact C&C warranty as it is 3rd party?

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Actually quite interested as I think it will help handling in the turns and cornering, which hopefully improves the drive "feel".

Sian...stocks are low and there r no more brown leather for SX. And they r not bringing in anymore k3 ? Means got new model?

Sian...stocks are low and there r no more brown leather for SX. And they r not bringing in anymore k3 ? Means got new model?

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someone mentioned that they may be phasing out the SX model, and only bringing in the EX and Sports.

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basically the Sports is the new SX. Pricing has been revised to reflect that as well, Price quoted for the Sports now is similar to the price I paid for the SX a month back...

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not bad la.... you get the sunroof, and credit back if you do away with the skirtings. may end up saving money compared to buying SX!�

How much is the credit back of the skirtings ah?

How much is the credit back of the skirtings ah?

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that you can ask�Cheefar�or perhaps the SE C&C?

Okie thanks :)

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does having strut bars impact C&C warranty as it is 3rd party?
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Actually quite interested as I think it will help handling in the turns and cornering, which hopefully improves the drive "feel".

From past experience, installation of strut bars does help in increasing the stability of the car. As for warranty issues, C&C definitely can and will find fault with the aftermarket 'add-ons' should things happen to our cars.

Sian...stocks are low and there r no more brown leather for SX. And they r not bringing in anymore k3 ? Means got new model?

Yes, I wanted to choose brown leather too, but SE told me only black/ grey is available. Was also told C&C not selling anymore SX after this batch. Only EX And SX Sports in future.

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someone mentioned that they may be phasing out the SX model, and only bringing in the EX and Sports.
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basically the Sports is the new SX. Pricing has been revised to reflect that as well, Price quoted for the Sports now is similar to the price I paid for the SX a month back...
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not bad la.... you get the sunroof, and credit back if you do away with the skirtings. may end up saving money compared to buying SX!�

Additional 4k for HID, sunroof and full bodykit. IMO quite worth as it doesn't add in much to the monthly installment.

How much is the credit back of the skirtings ah?

PMed my SE's contact no. to you. Can just call and ask him.

Edited by Chamot, 28 May 2015 - 07:18 PM.

From past experience, installation of strut bars does help in increasing the stability of the car. As for warranty issues, C&C definitely can and will find fault with the aftermarket 'add-ons' should things happen to our cars.

Yes, I wanted to choose brown leather too, but SE told me only black/ grey is available. Was also told C&C not selling anymore SX after this batch. Only EX And SX Sports in future.

Additional 4k for HID, sunroof and full bodykit. IMO quite worth as it doesn't add in much to the monthly installment.

PMed my SE's contact no. to you. Can just call and ask him.

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Hmm i thought u bought sports? sports also no more brown leather ah

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haha actually i have my own SE. but i asked him a lot of questions already. i think when i go down tomorrow i will ask him in 1 shot haha.�

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Hmm i thought u bought sports? sports also no more brown leather ah
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haha actually i have my own SE. but i asked him a lot of questions already. i think when i go down tomorrow i will ask him in 1 shot haha.�

Yes, I booked Sports. He said cannot choose...

Yes, I booked Sports. He said cannot choose...

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so that means still got brown leather but doesnt allow you to choose? hmmmm

btw so sorry for so many questions! first time buying car here...

Hi all, just booked a sport model too.

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like to check if any recent buyers managed to get the blackvue 2-ch dash cam? Last i checked they don't carry this brand anymore and the current Thinkware don't come in 2-ch.

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Btw does anyone knows the chances of the leakage for the sunroof? Anyone found out if the sunroof were factory fitted or locally fitted?

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If i didn't get it wrong all mechanical controls have no manual overwrite. a bit worried on the controls for the sunroof. (just a kind reminder to anyone who wants to consider the sunroof option)�

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Thanks. [laugh]

I think if it's factory fitted then it should be able to last the entire life of the vehicle ie. 10 years without much issue.�

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In the past when it's locally cut then got issue of leakages. If it's only 4k premium over the other model then it's probably worth the additional outlay if budget is not a concern.�

I think if it's factory fitted then it should be able to last the entire life of the vehicle ie. 10 years without much issue.�

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In the past when it's locally cut then got issue of leakages. If it's only 4k premium over the other model then it's probably worth the additional outlay if budget is not a concern.�

Thanks for the info..

I managed to check.. only the bodykit is locally fitted.

From past experience, installation of strut bars does help in increasing the stability of the car. As for warranty issues, C&C definitely can and will find fault with the aftermarket 'add-ons' should things happen to our cars.

Yes, I wanted to choose brown leather too, but SE told me only black/ grey is available. Was also told C&C not selling anymore SX after this batch. Only EX And SX Sports in future.

Additional 4k for HID, sunroof and full bodykit. IMO quite worth as it doesn't add in much to the monthly installment.

PMed my SE's contact no. to you. Can just call and ask him.

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Can PM me yr SE contact? I'm looking at getting a K3 . On a tight budget, hope to be served by a less carrot SE =/

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Thanks a million

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http://www.kia.com.s...list_latest.pdf

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Btw guys, the latest price list stated new CEVS (registration after 1 July), meaning if get the non guaranteed one, I have to top up right?

even if it's not stated on the contract.

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I'm really new at this thing

Edited by Maomao82, 03 June 2015 - 02:41 AM.

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Can PM me yr SE contact? I'm looking at getting a K3 . On a tight budget, hope to be served by a less carrot SE =/
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http://www.kia.com.s...list_latest.pdf
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Btw guys, the latest price list stated new CEVS (registration after 1 July), meaning if get the non guaranteed one, I have to top up right?
even if it's not stated on the contract.
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I'm really new at this thing

No need to top up if u booked before July which I just did.

But topping up of coe is another matter.

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Can PM me yr SE contact? I'm looking at getting a K3 . On a tight budget, hope to be served by a less carrot SE =/

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Thanks a million

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http://www.kia.com.s...list_latest.pdf

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Btw guys, the latest price list stated new CEVS (registration after 1 July), meaning if get the non guaranteed one, I have to top up right?

even if it's not stated on the contract.

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I'm really new at this thing

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You've a PM!� [wave]

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that you can ask�Cheefar�or perhaps the SE C&C?

Approx $1k but it really depends on the SE you talk to.

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FYI, avoid Fulco dealer at Ubi even though you may stay near Ubi... I really wonder if they're serious in doing biz... the auntie SE I spoke to.... sigh... really CMI... She refused to even talk about customising my potential ride and to make an effort to make sure my FD1 resale price is enough for downpayment.

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prob I look poor lor, and my FD1 looks stock from the outside... Prob she will serve me better if my FD1 has a cloth hanger spoiler behind and painted in bright orange.

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[smash] � [furious]

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Always go to C&C showroom at Leng Kee instead for far better svcs.

I think if it's factory fitted then it should be able to last the entire life of the vehicle ie. 10 years without much issue.�

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In the past when it's locally cut then got issue of leakages. If it's only 4k premium over the other model then it's probably worth the additional outlay if budget is not a concern.�

Only the bodykit is locally fitted. The rest of the car came fully equipped from the factory. Great job C&C!

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FYI, for Toyota, if you buy the Vios, Avanza, or even the Altis, the aircon is locally fitted too. [furious] � [hur] � [thumbsdown] �This is yet another way to keep the OMV and to avoid being taxed higher.�The parts are original but every Altis sold�here were�locally operated on at the fan belt area for the BM technicians needs to install the compressor/piping and to connect up the electronic climate control panel....

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So will you pay more for a car with tons of locally fitted parts or will you prefer a car fully equipped from the factory?

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You've a PM!�

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Any news on your COE bidding?

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Any news on your COE bidding?

Results will only be out tomorrow due to Vesak Day Holiday

i got the bid. anyone else did too?

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check here with your IC

https://ocoe.lta.gov...ternetAction.do

i got the bid. anyone else did too?

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check here with your IC

https://ocoe.lta.gov...ternetAction.do

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congrats!

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show us some nice pics of your Sports version soon!

I still wondering what the sports bodykit look like...

i got the bid. anyone else did too?

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check here with your IC

https://ocoe.lta.gov...ternetAction.do

Yeah, congtraz

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I got my too today.

i got the bid. anyone else did too?
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check here with your IC
https://ocoe.lta.gov...ternetAction.do

Congratulations. I got it too!

Yeah, congtraz
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I got my too today.

Congratulations! Seems like KIA wants to clear as many bookings as possible before new CEVS kicks in.

both of you are guaranteed right?

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i think they chiong because they dont want to drag after July when the CEVS kicks in.

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anyway thanks to those i have pm-ed and over here in this thread for answering so many of my questions!

Edited by drwatson, 04 June 2015 - 07:13 PM.

Yeah guaranteed. .

Cya all successful bidder on the collection day =D

Anyone changing the KIA logo to K-Speed?

Yeah guaranteed. .

Cya all successful bidder on the collection day =D

Anyone changing the KIA logo to K-Speed?

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how to change ah.

btw when u guys going down for the deposit? i will be going this saturday! can see the sports on display as well

both of you are guaranteed right?
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i think they chiong because they dont want to drag after July when the CEVS kicks in.
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anyway thanks to those i have pm-ed and over here in this thread for answering so many of my questions!

I went for 6 bid non-guaranteed package. Thought I'd only get it during the 2nd bidding.

Emblem logo should b available �online else workshop ba.. can self install else at workshop too.. anyone got any recommendations?

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I still waiting for my insurance approval..

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Take more pics of the sport model on sat =D

Many Kia cars changed logo but ended up with the K logo that looks more like China bus brand King Long than K Speed. Be carful when changing logo. If not our Korean cars become Chinese buses.

http://www.king-long.com

Yah, have been seeing more owners doing the logo change. Understand why if the Malaysian side changed from Naza to the logo. But I kinda like the KIA word.

hmm how is your fuel efficiency on K3? What petrol + brand u all pump ar?

Ours quite bad leh...idk is this is normal for K3 8.8/100km our best was 8.7 duh!

hmm how is your fuel efficiency on K3? What petrol + brand u all pump ar?

Ours quite bad leh...idk is this is normal for K3 8.8/100km our best was 8.7 duh!

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the first 1k usually fuel economy is said to be not very good as the engine is running in. that's also why the SE should have told you to keep the RPM below 3-4k till till after the 1k service.

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also depends on the amount highway vs city commute you do. I think mine when i did one all highway smooth smooth no stop, the best i had was about 13km per litre...that's about 7.7L per 100km, Haven't really been checking the trip monitor recently hehe....

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also depends on your driving style... aggressive or smooth coasting hehe.... pumping 98 also gives better efficiency vs 95... at a more expensive cost of course...

Edited by ricleosg, 08 June 2015 - 02:34 PM.

Hmm..actually IDK wat is RPM..and can't recall SE telling us this or not.

What happen if we never keep RPM below 3-4k?

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Did our 1k service recently..maybe need monitor. We also just change to 98 to try lol.

Mostly go work is expressway so 60-70% expressway no city driving..only neighborhood lol.

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Driving wise is not agressive leh...hmm hope FC will improve.

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Your best is 7.7 not bad leh.. What about your average?

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500 - 580km per tank, 80% city driving

Hmm..actually IDK wat is RPM..and can't recall SE telling us this or not.

What happen if we never keep RPM below 3-4k?

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Did our 1k service recently..maybe need monitor. We also just change to 98 to try lol.

Mostly go work is expressway so 60-70% expressway no city driving..only neighborhood lol.

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Driving wise is not agressive leh...hmm hope FC will improve.

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Your best is 7.7 not bad leh.. What about your average?

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Seriously bro, modern engines are already 'broken in' at the factory. The need to keep the RPM low is really a myth rather than a real need these days. In fact, if you want a proper breakin, you shouldn't keep at a constant RPM for long. You should rev across the board (well maybe not to 5000rpm) frequently so let the moving parts get into their normal working positions

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What if you drive that POS Toyota Avanza? That thing was a delivery van with rear seats and due to the weak 1.5L, Toyota's uses really short ratios for the ancient 4AT. The engine was spinning like 3600rpm in OD(!) at 100km/h. So if we were to keep below 3000rpm, that Avanza will be stuck in the left lane hogging the road..... Not that it wasn't already la.. LOL

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Always use ~W-20�fully syn oil for max fuel economy and protection. Make sure all 4 wheels are properly inflated and fully aligned at all times

I managed to hit 7.3 before. Now hovering around 7.7 to 8.0. Anyhow, drive the car to enjoy yourself. Won't save much between 7.3 and for example 8.0 :P Just drive to have fun, and of course, in a safe manner.

Hmm..actually IDK wat is RPM..and can't recall SE telling us this or not.

What happen if we never keep RPM below 3-4k?

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Did our 1k service recently..maybe need monitor. We also just change to 98 to try lol.

Mostly go work is expressway so 60-70% expressway no city driving..only neighborhood lol.

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Driving wise is not agressive leh...hmm hope FC will improve.

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Your best is 7.7 not bad leh.. What about your average?

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The running procedures are detailed in the K3 manual :) Rev freely between 2k and 4k RPM, and don't stay on an RPM for too long. Main thing is to work the engine.

Seriously bro, modern engines are already 'broken in' at the factory. The need to keep the RPM low is really a myth rather than a real need these days. In fact, if you want a proper breakin, you shouldn't keep at a constant RPM for long. You should rev across the board (well maybe not to 5000rpm) frequently so let the moving parts get into their normal working positions

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What if you drive that POS Toyota Avanza? That thing was a delivery van with rear seats and due to the weak 1.5L, Toyota's uses really short ratios for the ancient 4AT. The engine was spinning like 3600rpm in OD(!) at 100km/h. So if we were to keep below 3000rpm, that Avanza will be stuck in the left lane hogging the road..... Not that it wasn't already la.. LOL

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Always use ~W-20�fully syn oil for max fuel economy and protection. Make sure all 4 wheels are properly inflated and fully aligned at all times

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ha... really urban myth ah.... even the Kia owners handbook says stay below 4000 RPM for the 1st 1000km... the SE told me stay below 3000 RPM. I drive up the RPM when i have to overtake or lane change, but keep it below 4000 usually.

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The "proper break in" i thought is more of going at different speeds and not sticking to one speed like 60km/h all the time.

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extract of the owner manual below.

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No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.

� Do not race the engine.

� While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

� Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the

engine.

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I'm sticking to the default engine oil provided by C&C for now since under the service plan for 3 years.

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ha... really urban myth ah.... even the Kia owners handbook says stay below 4000 RPM for the 1st 1000km... the SE told me stay below 3000 RPM. I drive up the RPM when i have to overtake or lane change, but keep it below 4000 usually.

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The "proper break in" i thought is more of going at different speeds and not sticking to one speed like 60km/h all the time.

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extract of the owner manual below.

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No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.

� Do not race the engine.

� While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

� Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the

engine.

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I'm sticking to the default engine oil provided by C&C for now since under the service plan for 3 years.

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Yep, read the manual and follow it's recommendations.

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hmm how is your fuel efficiency on K3? What petrol + brand u all pump ar?

Ours quite bad leh...idk is this is normal for K3 8.8/100km our best was 8.7 duh!

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I pump 92 since manual say we do not need higher than that.

Downpay my K3 Sports last Monday & the price went down $2k on Friday �!!!� Grrrrr :a-bang:

Downpay my K3 Sports last Monday & the price went down $2k on Friday �!!!� Grrrrr

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me too :(

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ha... really urban myth ah.... even the Kia owners handbook says stay below 4000 RPM for the 1st 1000km... the SE told me stay below 3000 RPM. I drive up the RPM when i have to overtake or lane change, but keep it below 4000 usually.

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The "proper break in" i thought is more of going at different speeds and not sticking to one speed like 60km/h all the time.

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extract of the owner manual below.

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No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.

� Do not race the engine.

� While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

� Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the

engine.

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I'm sticking to the default engine oil provided by C&C for now since under the service plan for 3 years.

Sure.

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Anyway, you should see those port workers driving your new Forte from the port car park to the container ships. They really know how to rev the shit outta engines and brake hard at the last min.

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And when the ships arrived in SG, our local port workers.... I mean FT port workers.... will rev the shit outta Forte engines as they drive your new car from the ship to our local dock carpark holding area.

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So sometimes its best not to see..... [bigcry]

Sure.

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Anyway, you should see those port workers driving your new Forte from the port car park to the container ships. They really know how to rev the shit outta engines and brake hard at the last min.

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And when the ships arrived in SG, our local port workers.... I mean FT port workers.... will rev the shit outta Forte engines as they drive your new car from the ship to our local dock carpark holding area.

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So sometimes its best not to see.....

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haha.... see liao imagine they do QC testing for u lor.... test the breaks and test the engine.

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lucky only for that short distance la.... when i collected my car the ordo was at 13km. so at most tortured/stress tested for that much.

Downpay my K3 Sports last Monday & the price went down $2k on Friday �!!!� Grrrrr

price always going down lo.... the amount u all pay for Sports now is the amount i pay for SX....

Edited by ricleosg, 09 June 2015 - 01:38 PM.

hmm how is your fuel efficiency on K3? What petrol + brand u all pump ar?

Ours quite bad leh...idk is this is normal for K3 8.8/100km our best was 8.7 duh!

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mine 8.9/100 on the dashboard...lol

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I don't bother already... switch to RON92 ... Esso..

Sure.

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Anyway, you should see those port workers driving your new Forte from the port car park to the container ships. They really know how to rev the shit outta engines and brake hard at the last min.

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And when the ships arrived in SG, our local port workers.... I mean FT port workers.... will rev the shit outta Forte engines as they drive your new car from the ship to our local dock carpark holding area.

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So sometimes its best not to see.....

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I'm quite sure they don't care one lar... they will even speed over the hump... that is why check your car carefully... especially underneath..

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Anyway, don't anyhow point finger at FT hor... [:p]

Edited by Hybridcar, 09 June 2015 - 03:33 PM.

Downpay my K3 Sports last Monday & the price went down $2k on Friday �!!!� Grrrrr

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Same.. booked k3 sport recently, was told that was the launch price n still it dropped 2k.. called to check n they explained saying the current model will have a lower omv (est 15k) compared to the one we booked earlier (est 19k).. �hence the dropped in prices..�

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not sure if anyone else went to verify this with KIA.. my SE assured me saying KIA is fair to all customers.

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Anyone else recently collected their sport model n able to share its omv? Thanks

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Same.. booked k3 sport recently, was told that was the launch price n still it dropped 2k.. called to check n they explained saying the current model will have a lower omv (est 15k) compared to the one we booked earlier (est 19k).. �hence the dropped in prices..�

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not sure if anyone else went to verify this with KIA.. my SE assured me saying KIA is fair to all customers.

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Anyone else recently collected their sport model n able to share its omv? Thanks

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wa... the normal SX model really gone from the C&C price list and gone from SG carmart comparison tool alrdy...now only EX and SX Sport

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the EX model OMV is $14,700. My SX model was 18,500.

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The SX Sport shld be below 20k, maybe 19+K if they want to attract the customers who want/need the 60% loan instead of 50%

Saw SX Sport in the newspaper... the front aftermarket lip looks tacky somehow. Don't like. If I book I will probably request to remove for the credit.

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Same.. booked k3 sport recently, was told that was the launch price n still it dropped 2k.. called to check n they explained saying the current model will have a lower omv (est 15k) compared to the one we booked earlier (est 19k).. �hence the dropped in prices..�

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not sure if anyone else went to verify this with KIA.. my SE assured me saying KIA is fair to all customers.

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Anyone else recently collected their sport model n able to share its omv? Thanks

Went kpkb the SE, never mention anything about OMV.

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18.5k OMV was quoted �on 31May, before the previous round of COE bidding.

Hello to all bros, I got my ride last week and yeah was having lots of fun from this baby K3. trying to get use with all the features that this car can give, still able to find something new even after a week driving. Any bro knows any local workshop which carry accessories for K3? Trying to find the boot lip spoiler as mine doesn't come with one.

Downpay my K3 Sports last Monday & the price went down $2k on Friday �!!!� Grrrrr

Perhaps you guys can try to squeeze your SEs for more freebies!
Anyway, I'd recommend booking just after a COE bidding instead of before one so that the price will be 'locked-in' until the 1st bidding.

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Same.. booked k3 sport recently, was told that was the launch price n still it dropped 2k.. called to check n they explained saying the current model will have a lower omv (est 15k) compared to the one we booked earlier (est 19k).. �hence the dropped in prices..�
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not sure if anyone else went to verify this with KIA.. my SE assured me saying KIA is fair to all customers.
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Anyone else recently collected their sport model n able to share its omv? Thanks

Think your SE is just saying that to pacify you. Dun think the SX sports will have such a low omv (15k) as it comes with sunroof, HID and other additional items as compared to the SX

Hello to all bros, I got my ride last week and yeah was having lots of fun from this baby K3. trying to get use with all the features that this car can give, still able to find something new even after a week driving. Any bro knows any local workshop which carry accessories for K3? Trying to find the boot lip spoiler as mine doesn't come with one.

This is one shop in JB that has the items. http://www.speedoaut...shop/stores.php

Perhaps you guys can try to squeeze your SEs for more freebies!
Anyway, I'd recommend booking just after a COE bidding instead of before one so that the price will be 'locked-in' until the 1st bidding.

Think your SE is just saying that to pacify you. Dun think the SX sports will have such a low omv (15k) as it comes with sunroof, HID and other additional items as compared to the SX

This is one shop in JB that has the items. http://www.speedoaut...shop/stores.php

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Yeah i think u r right.. will check with my SE again.. quite disappointed with them leeching on the newbies

I was told its around 17k omv for the new batch of k3 sports. That's why the car price was lowered by 1k.

I was told its around 17k omv for the new batch of k3 sports. That's why the car price was lowered by 1k.

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Interesting that the OMV came down from the original SX that didn't have the sunroof.

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wonder if they are installing more options locally compared to the previous SX with OMV at 18,500?

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good price in the end for the customer!

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Interesting that the OMV came down from the original SX that didn't have the sunroof.
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wonder if they are installing more options locally compared to the previous SX with OMV at 18,500?
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good price in the end for the customer!

Sorry. Should be 18k omv for the next batch sports.

Darn it. I had asked my SE whether there is an option to get HID on the K3, and "no" was the answer. That was just two, three weeks ago; I collected the car end May. And now, HID comes standard. Disappointed somewhat.

Edited by Bigmouse1987, 10 June 2015 - 10:37 AM.

Darn it. I had asked my SE whether there is an option to get HID on the K3, and "no" was the answer. That was just two, three weeks ago; I collected the car end May. And now, HID comes standard. Disappointed somewhat.

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same for me... well.... at least we got to enjoy the car earlier... good things come to people who wait i guess with the benefit of hindsight.

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maybe joining the CEVS rush wasn't a good idea now that Sports SX become the standard SX and price keep falling hehe

Darn it. I had asked my SE whether there is an option to get HID on the K3, and "no" was the answer. That was just two, three weeks ago; I collected the car end May. And now, HID comes standard. Disappointed somewhat.

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Back then one month ago, I asked them whether got HID and they told me no, it's just projector with halogen, so I asked how come originally car got HID now don't have, can have?

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He told me I can wait for new model with bodykit and factory HID... (the new sport trim)

Seems your SE either didn't know or want sale faster.

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