Thứ Sáu, 6 tháng 1, 2017

KIA K3 Owners check-in! part 18

  • 05 August 2015 - 11:19 AM
    zerobim08

    Alamak. I noticed I type 104.s for Mazda3. Should be 10.4s. [crazy]

    I thought it was 11.7sec. �The 10.4s was for the 2L version.


  • 05 August 2015 - 01:30 PM
    7hm

    I thought it was 11.7sec. �The 10.4s was for the 2L version.

    Hmm.. you are right. I re-checked their specs card and it's 11.7s. But 2.0L is 8.9s (respectable).

    Sorry about that.


  • 05 August 2015 - 02:25 PM
    Cheefarn

    I thought it was 11.7sec. �The 10.4s was for the 2L version.

    104 secs may be realistic if u drive that crap Avanza loaded with 7 passengers as directed by Toyota....� hahaha

    That thing already took a coma inducing 17 secs to hit 100km/h, and that's manufacturer figs, actual will be even slower.


  • 05 August 2015 - 04:13 PM
    Julietta

    heng i buy de car 2 weeks ago. now coe rise again.�

    tot more coe the price will drop but i was wrong man. mayb too many pple chiong to buy


  • 05 August 2015 - 06:48 PM
    Dark_flan

    Yeah quite unexpected that rise again but only few hundreds so does not affect me anyway I shall be considered to bid earliest next round if on the deal.


  • 05 August 2015 - 06:52 PM
    Unclepigpig
    Anyone has Kee's number ?
  • 05 August 2015 - 07:42 PM
    Lurpsexx

    heng i buy de car 2 weeks ago. now coe rise again.�

    tot more coe the price will drop but i was wrong man. mayb too many pple chiong to buy

    $400 is a drop in the sea... next 6 mths will establish the trend... with the GE round the corner and more COE avail, its up to the controllers how they wan to play the cards... and these cards transcend over and above car matters...� :ph34r:

    No one wants to rock the boat and spoil the soup before Sept right?� [rolleyes]


  • 05 August 2015 - 07:52 PM
    Julietta

    Yeah quite unexpected that rise again but only few hundreds so does not affect me anyway I shall be considered to bid earliest next round if on the deal.

    if u buyin the car, try to buy during the following sat/sun after coe annouce. normally the 2nd weekend price will increase for the car if the sales is gd


  • 05 August 2015 - 09:27 PM
    Judas


    if u buyin the car, try to buy during the following sat/sun after coe annouce. normally the 2nd weekend price will increase for the car if the sales is gd


    If you buy at lower price in the same bid. I think will have lower chance to secure COE.
  • 05 August 2015 - 11:16 PM
    7hm

    Anyone has Kee's number ?

    I think I do but if you want I gotta go find.


  • 06 August 2015 - 09:36 AM
    BobbyTan_74287

    If you buy at lower price in the same bid. I think will have lower chance to secure COE.

    You're right unless you buy at guarantee COE. AD will bid for those with higher price first.


  • 06 August 2015 - 04:45 PM
    rcz

    CC jus secured my coe yesday for my new K3 ex� [:p] ..now just waiting for my car to arrive, cos dont have my color


  • 06 August 2015 - 04:54 PM
    Julietta

    CC jus secured my coe yesday for my new K3 ex� [:p] ..now just waiting for my car to arrive, cos dont have my color

    same as me. but the agent say i can collect my car 2.5weeks later jin sian


  • 06 August 2015 - 05:13 PM
    rcz

    i requested for metal stream color hv to wait till sep, anyway trade-in car price lock-in liao , so i guess doesnt matter, has anyone gone into jb and install the body kit ...anyone has experience with the workshop there? ��

    http://www.voxmotors...13#openproducts

    saw this link, i like the look


  • 06 August 2015 - 06:16 PM
    ricleosg

    congrats to the new joiners to the K3 family :)


  • 06 August 2015 - 07:25 PM
    Leo72

    You're right unless you buy at guarantee COE. AD will bid for those with higher price first.

    Even at a higher price, there is also a difference between the one who go all the way to squeeze the SE for freebies and those who just take what the SE offer. The one who squeeze the SE may not get the COE as the priority will go to the one who just take what the SE offer.

    Just came back from KIA showroom. They're running a special promotion from today till Monday to celebrate SG50. Tempting to sign on the dotted line but I don't want to rush into signing.


  • 06 August 2015 - 08:33 PM
    Mshon99

    Hi Leo Bro�

    �Can share what is the promotion .�

    Just came back from KIA showroom. They're running a special promotion from today till Monday to celebrate SG50. Tempting to sign on the dotted line but I don't want to rush into signing.


  • 06 August 2015 - 11:55 PM
    Dark_flan

    AD suggest me to get the guarantee COE for the K3 SX sport to get the free servicing worth $2000. Basically I top $2000 for it only. Think worth while?

    I am going to decide this weekend after testing 2 models which i shortlisted with my family.


  • 07 August 2015 - 12:10 AM
    Friendstar
    Why is kia k3 weight so heavy?
  • 07 August 2015 - 09:45 AM
    rcz

    AD suggest me to get the guarantee COE for the K3 SX sport to get the free servicing worth $2000. Basically I top $2000 for it only. Think worth while?

    I am going to decide this weekend after testing 2 models which i shortlisted with my family.

    i went for the guarantee COE too . all depend on individual see where COE is heading rite..
    showroom is all pack lately, if the orders and absorb the extras COE then i tink COE will hover ard here


  • 07 August 2015 - 12:52 PM
    Tydros
    I think why Kia K3 is so heavy is partly because

    1) Maybe the variety and many functions of the car made it heavy (Power memory seat/Ventilated air conditioned seat)
    2) I've looked up this car in many parts of the world and apparently only India and Singapore has the 1.6L model. So basically it's a 1.8/2L model standard but Singapore only brings in 1.6L here. Even Malaysia is selling the 1.8/2L model. So there's the weight implication putting a small cc engine in there.

    Just my 2 cents opinion
  • 10 August 2015 - 12:17 PM
    rcz

    6 bid guarantee COE and most likely to get on first bid or 2nd bid if the COE didn't go up too much or if COE goes down.

    i see . ok thanks


  • 10 August 2015 - 12:51 PM
    Leo72

    i see . ok thanks

    You're welcome. This is the price I was quoted on 6th Aug afternoon when I visited the showroom.


  • 10 August 2015 - 04:28 PM
    flashbang

    You're welcome. This is the price I was quoted on 6th Aug afternoon when I visited the showroom.

    Salesperson said prices to go up 2k tomorrow as that was SG50 promotional prices... seems like Kia is confident of higher COE prices.


  • 10 August 2015 - 05:07 PM
    Imac

    Salesperson said prices to go up 2k tomorrow as that was SG50 promotional prices... seems like Kia is confident of higher COE prices.

    I am not surprise...

    Check the new car price section and see yourself...Hyundai Elantra has already shoot up by $11k within this week.

    http://www.sgcarmart...p?CarCode=11461

    Those have not booked better book now...COE is going up, up, up again....SE said once goes up, very difficult to come down again.


  • 10 August 2015 - 05:35 PM
    Hd2004

    A few months back many SEs were telling their potential customers that the COE prices will go up as people are buying cars before the changes in CEV kicks in in July. And due to the "HUGE" backlogs, COE prices will go up... In fact, it came down ...

    All these are sales tactics to "scare" potential buyers. If you fall into it now, you shall regret later...unless your current car has reached 10 years, else why not wait?? REMEMBER SEs ARE sales people...and their main target is to earn your money...no matter what BS


    Edited by Hd2004, 10 August 2015 - 05:36 PM.

  • 10 August 2015 - 05:36 PM
    flashbang

    I am not surprise...

    Check the new car price section and see yourself...Hyundai Elantra has already shoot up by $11k within this week.

    http://www.sgcarmart...p?CarCode=11461

    Those have not booked better book now...COE is going up, up, up again....SE said once goes up, very difficult to come down again.

    That one was a pricing error as the listed price was the lowest tier. If you compare this week's lowest tier pricing, it has gone up by 2k only.

    There is no way any dealer can raise prices by 11k now and get away with it. COE supply is reaching a peak in Q2 2016 when the 2.7k quota from Q1 2006 goes back into the quota. Prices are expected to hover around the current level +/- 3k if demand holds.


  • 10 August 2015 - 06:52 PM
    Leo72

    That one was a pricing error as the listed price was the lowest tier. If you compare this week's lowest tier pricing, it has gone up by 2k only.

    There is no way any dealer can raise prices by 11k now and get away with it. COE supply is reaching a peak in Q2 2016 when the 2.7k quota from Q1 2006 goes back into the quota. Prices are expected to hover around the current level +/- 3k if demand holds.

    The July pricing for Hyundai got a mistake. They listed 84k++ with COE rebate of 46K which is way too low. The aug pricing is 95K with 56K COE rebate.. see the price must also see the COE rebate..


  • 10 August 2015 - 09:45 PM
    tyco_kia

    A few months back many SEs were telling their potential customers that the COE prices will go up as people are buying cars before the changes in CEV kicks in in July. And due to the "HUGE" backlogs, COE prices will go up... In fact, it came down ...

    All these are sales tactics to "scare" potential buyers. If you fall into it now, you shall regret later...unless your current car has reached 10 years, else why not wait?? REMEMBER SEs ARE sales people...and their main target is to earn your money...no matter what BS

    nobody can predict whether COE will rise or fall unless it's the GM of the big ADs like C&C and BM because they will know how many orders they take and how many they will bid and how many they intend to secure. Otherwise, believing in an SE's sales talk on COE going up is just bull****


  • 10 August 2015 - 11:59 PM
    Imac

    nobody can predict whether COE will rise or fall unless it's the GM of the big ADs like C&C and BM because they will know how many orders they take and how many they will bid and how many they intend to secure. Otherwise, believing in an SE's sales talk on COE going up is just bull****

    �I only believes in what I see...

    Over these 2 weekend, I can see there is really increase of buyers in most of the showroom in Leng Kee area.

    And I believe that these "potential" buyers doesn't go there because of the free $10-$20 petrol vouchers for test driving the car.


  • 11 August 2015 - 12:50 AM
    4G63

    nobody can predict whether COE will rise or fall unless it's the GM of the big ADs like C&C and BM because they will know how many orders they take and how many they will bid and how many they intend to secure. Otherwise, believing in an SE's sales talk on COE going up is just bull****

    Demand from 1766 bids before 1st July COE rebate, raise to 1891 bids, raise to 1966 bids, raise to 2466 bids. Last round of�759 backlogs to clear...�And like what Imac says, the showroom did showed an increase of people gg to test drive, when I drove past Ubi.

    I've received more than 1 car brand SE �sms-ing me, confirming at least $2k increase across board. Now what ?

    All the brands AD are �ganging up and play the �rising COE game. If so what can you do ?�

    Now is the time where buyers who are willing to pay for $50++k COE are flooding in�


  • 11 August 2015 - 07:25 AM
    Leo72

    Demand from 1766 bids before 1st July COE rebate, raise to 1891 bids, raise to 1966 bids, raise to 2466 bids. Last round of�759 backlogs to clear...�And like what Imac says, the showroom did showed an increase of people gg to test drive, when I drove past Ubi.

    I've received more than 1 car brand SE �sms-ing me, confirming at least $2k increase across board. Now what ?

    All the brands AD are �ganging up and play the �rising COE game. If so what can you do ?�

    Now is the time where buyers who are willing to pay for $50++k COE are flooding in�

    Actually the so call backlog maybe is not the real backlog as in some of the backlog maybe individual buyers who bid at a very low price and some of them maybe is 6 bid non-guarantee COE package with a rebate of 40K to 46K. So the real backlog from the guarantee COE package at a rebate of 54K may not be so many.

    To maintain the COE price at above 50K, the AD / sellers need to have a large number of buyers who pay for guarantee COE package at the rebate level of 50K and above. So if lesser people took the guarantee COE package rebate level of 50K and above, we'll see the COE price drop below 50K. The high COE price is due to kancheong spider who go for guarantee COE package despite that they don't need the car urgently.

    I would encourage those buyers who're to sign for non-guarantee COE package if they're not in a hurry to get a new car. Come, let's us bring down�the COE price to below 50K and�further down.�[;)]


    Edited by Leo72, 11 August 2015 - 07:29 AM.

  • 11 August 2015 - 10:04 AM
    BobbyTan_74287

    Even at a higher price, there is also a difference between the one who go all the way to squeeze the SE for freebies and those who just take what the SE offer. The one who squeeze the SE may not get the COE as the priority will go to the one who just take what the SE offer.

    Just came back from KIA showroom. They're running a special promotion from today till Monday to celebrate SG50. Tempting to sign on the dotted line but I don't want to rush into signing.

    You're absolutely right. Last time I bought at non-guarantee price and I did not ask from SE anything. So I secured my COE at first bidding. After paying downpayment then I started asking for all freebies.


  • 11 August 2015 - 10:56 AM
    tyco_kia

    Demand from 1766 bids before 1st July COE rebate, raise to 1891 bids, raise to 1966 bids, raise to 2466 bids. Last round of�759 backlogs to clear...�And like what Imac says, the showroom did showed an increase of people gg to test drive, when I drove past Ubi.

    I've received more than 1 car brand SE �sms-ing me, confirming at least $2k increase across board. Now what ?

    All the brands AD are �ganging up and play the �rising COE game. If so what can you do ?�

    Now is the time where buyers who are willing to pay for $50++k COE are flooding in�

    if they are saying car price go up $2k across the board means they are expecting COE to go up also or rather they are expecting their management to bid higher thus increase COE prices. so what if got 50% loan curb? people still buying cars mah.� [laugh]


  • 11 August 2015 - 11:37 AM
    Ivan_06

    You're absolutely right. Last time I bought at non-guarantee price and I did not ask from SE anything. So I secured my COE at first bidding. After paying downpayment then I started asking for all freebies.


    But then what freebies did you get?
  • 11 August 2015 - 11:45 AM
    BobbyTan_74287

    But then what freebies did you get?

    Very standard. Car mat and car cover. In-car camera and solar film automatically given. And of course extra key holder pouch as I got two keys. I did not want to ask too many as I know SE needed to come out from her own pocket.


  • 11 August 2015 - 11:48 AM
    Ivan_06

    Very standard. Car mat and car cover. In-car camera and solar film automatically given. And of course extra key holder pouch as I got two keys. I did not want to ask too many as I know SE needed to come out from her own pocket.


    Good for you.
  • 11 August 2015 - 11:58 AM
    rcz

    i booked EX model, i asked for leather wrapped steering


  • 12 August 2015 - 12:01 AM
    Maomao82

    2nd Kia k3 sold as 2nd hand! damn rare haha

    http://www.sgcarmart...117&CUR=1#photo

    SOLD SOLD SOLD !!! Good cars wouldnt stay available for long� [wave]


  • 12 August 2015 - 01:19 AM
    Hybridcar

    For Fellow K3 info:

    not sure if this has been mention elsewhere,,

    If you have bad radio reception (hissing sounds)... check if you have your handphone or electronic gadgets charging using the USB car charger (plug in car cigarette port), try to disconnect from your devices.. your radio reception likely will be better.

    cheers


    Is it this car no good? Rare to see ppl sell in 2mths.
    Kia owners .....any feedback on k3?

    in my own experience, it is a good family car..

    maybe I have low expectation, but this K3 has almost all the features i'm hoping for...

    So, not too bad for the price


  • 12 August 2015 - 08:57 AM
    drwatson

    SOLD SOLD SOLD !!! Good cars wouldnt stay available for long� [wave]

    im surprised it can be sold at that price haha.


  • 12 August 2015 - 03:51 PM
    7hm
    im surprised it can be sold at that price haha.

    Goes to show how desperate the second hand buyers are nowadays?!


  • 12 August 2015 - 04:00 PM
    13177

    SOLD SOLD SOLD !!! Good cars wouldnt stay available for long� [wave]

    Looks like whenever there is used k3 on the used car market, it will be sold quite fast?!


  • 12 August 2015 - 04:19 PM
    drwatson

    Looks like whenever there is used k3 on the used car market, it will be sold quite fast?!

    OCC 1 also sold so fast meh?


  • 12 August 2015 - 11:48 PM
    Dark_flan

    Kan cheong spiders. If coe drop, let your daddy know hor

    My car next month due for scrap so not consider kan cheong. I have waited long enough :P. COE shall not drop like $10k+ anytime soon needless to say $30k even.


  • 13 August 2015 - 10:45 AM
    Forte3737


    My car next month due for scrap so not consider kan cheong. I have waited long enough :P. COE shall not drop like $10k+ anytime soon needless to say $30k even.


    Ok.all the best then
  • 13 August 2015 - 12:43 PM
    rockfall

    Anyone here got the SX sports k3? how's the drive and FC? Also, any feedback on the Eurostyle HU?


  • 13 August 2015 - 12:50 PM
    Nav14

    Goes to show how desperate the second hand buyers are nowadays?!

    Desperate because most probably dealer offered 80% or 90% loan. That is how these dealers sell such used cars for almost brand new car prices.


  • 13 August 2015 - 01:16 PM
    rcz

    Anyone here got the SX sports k3? how's the drive and FC? Also, any feedback on the Eurostyle HU?

    on its brochure it state �6.8l per 100km, which i tink highly unlikely


  • 13 August 2015 - 01:17 PM
    Dark_flan

    Anyone here got the SX sports k3? how's the drive and FC? Also, any feedback on the Eurostyle HU?

    Just ordered mine maybe I review until I take delivery :)

    But not secured COE.


  • 13 August 2015 - 01:27 PM
    rockfall

    on its brochure it state �6.8l per 100km, which i tink highly unlikely

    Yes..I understand that its FC is not best in class, but almost 20% worse than Mz3? Hoping to hear from some bros here who had taken their ride


    Just ordered mine maybe I review until I take delivery :)

    But not secured COE.

    Looking forward to your review, Dark_flan!

    Hope you get your COE soon!


  • 13 August 2015 - 01:54 PM
    rcz

    also.... does anyone has lobang for K3 bodykit ?? �


  • 13 August 2015 - 02:53 PM
    Lurpsexx

    any bros dekit their old car and brought over their previous car's ICE, Rims, etc stuff to install into their new K3?�

    I have some stuff I still like , and would like to bring over... e.g. 17" rims, underseat Sub, Amp etc....

    Will these void the new car warranty too?�

    let 2nd hand dealer strip them out is sayang la.. and sell piecemeal online is leh che....�

    Hope some bros can advise what you did in similar situation.. Thanks!


    Edited by Lurpsexx, 13 August 2015 - 02:54 PM.

  • 13 August 2015 - 04:18 PM
    Dark_flan

    any bros dekit their old car and brought over their previous car's ICE, Rims, etc stuff to install into their new K3?�

    I have some stuff I still like , and would like to bring over... e.g. 17" rims, underseat Sub, Amp etc....

    Will these void the new car warranty too?�

    let 2nd hand dealer strip them out is sayang la.. and sell piecemeal online is leh che....�

    Hope some bros can advise what you did in similar situation.. Thanks!

    I intend to bring some of my audio stuffs to my new car as they are good stuffs to give away like my amp, sub... Nope. it shall not get any issue with the warranty except the stuffs you bring in no warranty.:) Used to work as a KIA service advisor before. What void if u alter the engine bay like adding fuel saving stuffs.. strut bars no void.

    Yeah they give me paper money. Nothing more so why give unless cannot be used for the new car like strut bar.�


    Yes..I understand that its FC is not best in class, but almost 20% worse than Mz3? Hoping to hear from some bros here who had taken their ride


    Looking forward to your review, Dark_flan!

    Hope you get your COE soon!

    Thank you. Think maybe 1 to 2 bids get already.


    Edited by Dark_flan, 13 August 2015 - 04:17 PM.

  • 13 August 2015 - 04:19 PM
    Tanguanpoh

    on the day when I collect my kia K3 sports, my old ride rims was able to swap over to my new car but u need to check with the 2nd hand dealer.

    Take note of the new Kia K3 rims spec to make sure your old rims able to fit in. (7 x 17 offset 49. 5 x 114.3) and the centre hub is 67.1.

    currently my ride is still running in and so far the 1st day I collected my car is 15.7L / 100km and now is 9.8L / 100km


  • 13 August 2015 - 04:26 PM
    Tanguanpoh

    also.... does anyone has lobang

    �for K3 bodyfor k3 body kit you may wish to check with tong lee wee auto acc pte ltd as there are some bros get the bodykit from there.


  • 13 August 2015 - 04:30 PM
    rcz

    �for K3 bodyfor k3 body kit you may wish to check with tong lee wee auto acc pte ltd as there are some bros get the bodykit from there.

    cool, tks vm�


  • 13 August 2015 - 07:12 PM
    flashbang

    Anyone knows how the process goes after placing deposit for COE bid? If successful bid, how long do you have before having to pay downpayment and accepting delivery of the car?�


  • 13 August 2015 - 07:30 PM
    Leo72

    Anyone knows how the process goes after placing deposit for COE bid? If successful bid, how long do you have before having to pay downpayment and accepting delivery of the car?�

    It's about 10 days before your car is ready for collection. This is for C&C Kia cars. Different AD / PI different practice.


  • 13 August 2015 - 08:36 PM
    Julietta


    It's about 10 days before your car is ready for collection. This is for C&C Kia cars. Different AD / PI different practice.


    U mean 10 days after successful bid of de coe?

    My agent told me nd to wait at least 2.5 weeks after my biddin is successful on last wed
  • 13 August 2015 - 09:14 PM
    Leo72

    U mean 10 days after successful bid of de coe?

    My agent told me nd to wait at least 2.5 weeks after my biddin is successful on last wed

    �I mean you can drag the payment to 10 days before you collect the car. The car will need 2.5 weeks to get ready.

    One PI I visited quoted 1 week after successful bidding can get the car.


  • 13 August 2015 - 11:15 PM
    Dark_flan

    Just saw the latest price list from KIA and the package which I bought for K3 went up $2000/-. Lucky bought my unit last fri.�

    I thought they mention that the price will change after the weekend is a gimmick to persuade me to sign.�


  • 13 August 2015 - 11:16 PM
    Maomao82

    Anyone knows how the process goes after placing deposit for COE bid? If successful bid, how long do you have before having to pay downpayment and accepting delivery of the car?�

    My case I only went down to downpay 2weeks after my deposit.

    It's reali depends how u talk to yr SE, and how's your SE level of service.

    Just saw the latest price list from KIA and the package which I bought for K3 went up $2000/-. Lucky bought my unit last fri.�

    I thought they mention that the price will change after the weekend is a gimmick to persuade me to sign. ou

    �That's why cannot always assume SE is playing tricks to secure the deals. Have to open eyes bigger & ears wider to hear all the news..Some pple juz dont wanna listen. Good for you Bro. Welcome the family. Got time go to SG KCF forum, and join the K3 whatapps group.

    Damn Poisonous� [laugh]


    Edited by Maomao82, 13 August 2015 - 11:19 PM.

  • 13 August 2015 - 11:47 PM
    flashbang

    Just saw the latest price list from KIA and the package which I bought for K3 went up $2000/-. Lucky bought my unit last fri.�

    I thought they mention that the price will change after the weekend is a gimmick to persuade me to sign.�

    Haha, I also thought it was a gimmick to get people to put deposit down...


  • 14 August 2015 - 08:15 AM
    Enzomatrix

    from signing to collect car ard 1.5 weeks. Ready stock tho.


  • 14 August 2015 - 08:27 AM
    Nav14

    Haha, I also thought it was a gimmick to get people to put deposit down...

    The price might be increased to put pressure on fence sitters to sign the deal and not because they are expecting the next round of COEs to increase by 2k. If most others ADs are doing likewise, increasing their prices, then it might not be a gimmick.

    Did Kia not increase their prices by 1-2k a few days before the last COE exercise only to see the price increase by only $300 for Cat A? If there is a history, then obviously it is a gimmick.


  • 14 August 2015 - 08:34 AM
    Friendstar
    Guys. What do car dealers hate most?

    Falling coe prices.

    Why?

    Falling prices make buyers wait in anticipation of further price reduction.

    This hurts sales and is a vicious cycle.

    If everyone is smart (not everyone is), we will see coe softening.

    To counter this. AD fiddles with human psyche. They increase prices marginally to make buyers esp fence sitters panic.

    This is how the market works and there's no counter .

    For me ... I believe in waiting. And market forces should eventually soften coe. Unless govt measures kick in
  • 14 August 2015 - 08:42 AM
    Nav14

    Guys. What do car dealers hate most?

    Falling coe prices.

    Why?

    Falling prices make buyers wait in anticipation of further price reduction.

    This hurts sales and is a vicious cycle.

    If everyone is smart (not everyone is), we will see coe softening.

    To counter this. AD fiddles with human psyche. They increase prices marginally to make buyers esp fence sitters panic.

    This is how the market works and there's no counter .

    For me ... I believe in waiting. And market forces should eventually soften coe. Unless govt measures kick in

    Go to Sgcarmart and look at the Price History for the particular model and it becomes quite obvious which ADs resort to such tricks. Mazda is another one. The SEs from these ADs should be very familiar with the routine. A week before COE exercise, they start calling up all the fence sitters and start announcing price about to increase. I bet after the 2k increase, if i were to go down today and ask for a 2k discount, they may give it willingly or offer it themselves without asking. The tune just a few days before COE exercise may change to though price increased but we are still willing to give you the old price.


  • 14 August 2015 - 08:49 AM
    Jeff2510

    My case I only went down to downpay 2weeks after my deposit.

    It's reali depends how u talk to yr SE, and how's your SE level of service.

    �That's why cannot always assume SE is playing tricks to secure the deals. Have to open eyes bigger & ears wider to hear all the news..Some pple juz dont wanna listen. Good for you Bro. Welcome the family. Got time go to SG KCF forum, and join the K3 whatapps group.

    Damn Poisonous� [laugh]

    2 Aug - went down just to see see look look.� Offer quite a good deal.

    5 Aug - gotten my COE although I didn't expect it.�

    estimate delivery is next week.�


  • 14 August 2015 - 09:53 AM
    rcz

    2 Aug - went down just to see see look look.� Offer quite a good deal.

    5 Aug - gotten my COE although I didn't expect it.�

    estimate delivery is next week.�

    did u opt for guarantee or non guarantee?


  • 14 August 2015 - 10:06 AM
    ricleosg

    2 Aug - went down just to see see look look.� Offer quite a good deal.

    5 Aug - gotten my COE although I didn't expect it.�

    estimate delivery is next week.�

    congrats!


  • 14 August 2015 - 12:06 PM
    Jeff2510

    did u opt for guarantee or non guarantee?

    i went for non gurantte at 103K�since I have a current ride (Forte).� Didn't expect to get my COE in the 1st bidding.�� My SE quite a nice guy.��I got the following feebies:-�

    1) Euro Style HU

    2) Paint Protector

    3) Thinkware Front Cam

    4) Rikecool soalar film


  • 14 August 2015 - 12:11 PM
    rcz

    i went for non gurantte at 103K�since I have a current ride (Forte).� Didn't expect to get my COE in the 1st bidding.�� My SE quite a nice guy.��I got the following feebies:-�

    1) Euro Style HU

    2) Paint Protector

    3) Thinkware Front Cam

    4) Rikecool soalar film

    :a-m1212: � sound pretty good, congrat �!!


  • 14 August 2015 - 01:24 PM
    Forte3737

    Its not a gimmick. Toyota has increases their prices.

    The price might be increased to put pressure on fence sitters to sign the deal and not because they are expecting the next round of COEs to increase by 2k. If most others ADs are doing likewise, increasing their prices, then it might not be a gimmick.

    Did Kia not increase their prices by 1-2k a few days before the last COE exercise only to see the price increase by only $300 for Cat A? If there is a history, then obviously it is a gimmick.


  • 14 August 2015 - 02:26 PM
    ricleosg

    i went for non gurantte at 103K�since I have a current ride (Forte).� Didn't expect to get my COE in the 1st bidding.�� My SE quite a nice guy.��I got the following feebies:-�

    1) Euro Style HU

    2) Paint Protector

    3) Thinkware Front Cam

    4) Rikecool soalar film

    wa best deal liao. non guaranteed get first bid and get all the best/most value freebies hehe. congrats again!


    just spotted a K3 SX sports in snow pearl white at changi business park hansa point building. any bros here? Carplate start with SGD


  • 14 August 2015 - 03:07 PM
    Jeff2510

    :a-m1212: � sound pretty good, congrat �!!

    Thanks.�Thinking to change the stock tires.�� Sound�nosiy during my test drive.� �Any recommendation?�


  • 14 August 2015 - 03:21 PM
    Julietta

    2 Aug - went down just to see see look look.� Offer quite a good deal.

    5 Aug - gotten my COE although I didn't expect it.�

    estimate delivery is next week.�

    u took non guarantee coe right, then still got free servicing a not? my agent say must take the gurantee coe then got free servicing leh


  • 14 August 2015 - 03:32 PM
    rcz

    u took non guarantee coe right, then still got free servicing a not? my agent say must take the gurantee coe then got free servicing

    �i took the Guarantee bid, aso secured it aug 5, �but Metal stream color only arriving nxt mth.
    its seem guarantee is 4k more with �3 yr free servicing, non Guarantee �gotta topup 2k for the 3yr servicing.
    so non guarantee n guarantee basically is 2k , if any bros can clarify tis..............


  • 14 August 2015 - 03:42 PM
    Jeff2510

    u took non guarantee coe right, then still got free servicing a not? my agent say must take the gurantee coe then got free servicing leh

    Yeap, my doesn;t come with free servicing.� Just free labour for the 1st 2 servicing.� My mileage is not high...(current car barely hit 60K for 6 years) hence no point to sign up the free 3�years servicing package.�

    Im likely to to go for the 1st 2 servincg before going outside ws for servicing.�


    �i took the Guarantee bid, aso secured it aug 5, �but Metal stream color only arriving nxt mth.
    its seem guarantee is 4k more with �3 yr free servicing, non Guarantee �gotta topup 2k for the 3yr servicing.
    so non guarantee n guarantee basically is 2k , if any bros can clarify tis..............

    Bro, I saw the metal stream display unit at Ubi.� It has a de-crome grill &�red lip sticker....very nice & fierce looking.�� U going for similar look?�


  • 14 August 2015 - 03:52 PM
    Irenelow

    i went for non gurantte at 103K�since I have a current ride (Forte).� Didn't expect to get my COE in the 1st bidding.�� My SE quite a nice guy.��I got the following feebies:-�

    1) Euro Style HU

    2) Paint Protector

    3) Thinkware Front Cam

    4) Rikecool soalar film

    wow very nice! my current ride is Forte too .. opt for guaranteed COE but I only have Euro Style and Rike cool� :shy:


  • 14 August 2015 - 03:56 PM
    rcz

    Yeap, my doesn;t come with free servicing.� Just free labour for the 1st 2 servicing.� My mileage is not high...(current car barely hit 60K for 6 years) hence no point to sign up the free 3�years servicing package.�

    Im likely to to go for the 1st 2 servincg before going outside ws for servicing.�


    Bro, I saw the metal stream display unit at Ubi.� It has a de-crome grill &�red lip sticker....very nice & fierce looking.�� U going for similar look?�

    �Wah �seem like we think alike... [grin]:a-happy::a-good: ..will go along that look

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  • 14 August 2015 - 04:00 PM
    Jeff2510

    �Wah �seem like we think alike... [grin]:a-happy::a-good: ..will go along that look

    Ha..ha...at first did went for metal stream but later change to snow white pearl.�� Nvr own a white car before so wanted to try this time around.� My CFO also prefer snow white pearl.


  • 14 August 2015 - 04:08 PM
    Jeff2510

    wow very nice! my current ride is Forte too .. opt for guaranteed COE but I only have Euro Style and Rike cool� :shy:

    Yah, am surprise that I manage to get so much from him.� Maybe he is new (juz 2 mth into the job).�

    Maybe in the begining, just tell him that I only have�2 car taken into consideration (K3 Sport or Vezel) and he is the 1st one�I go that day.� Told him to impress me with a deal I can;t say no and the rest is history .... [smash]� LOL


  • 14 August 2015 - 04:12 PM
    rcz

    Thanks.�Thinking to change the stock tires.�� Sound�nosiy during my test drive. ��

    Mine's �ex model, so intend to trade-in for 17" rim n new tyre , aso looking for kang tao leh


  • 14 August 2015 - 04:25 PM
    Jeff2510

    Mine's �ex model, so intend to trade-in for 17" rim n new tyre , aso looking for kang tao leh

    Wow...rim & tires together doesn;t come cheap.� I change once before for my forte 17"....cost me around 1500+, tires is CSC5.�� The shop is Arrow Tires,�might be going back there


  • 14 August 2015 - 05:04 PM
    Jeff2510

    My case I only went down to downpay 2weeks after my deposit.

    It's reali depends how u talk to yr SE, and how's your SE level of service.

    �That's why cannot always assume SE is playing tricks to secure the deals. Have to open eyes bigger & ears wider to hear all the news..Some pple juz dont wanna listen. Good for you Bro. Welcome the family. Got time go to SG KCF forum, and join the K3 whatapps group.

    Damn Poisonous� [laugh]

    Bro, how to join the group?��


  • 14 August 2015 - 05:16 PM
    Dark_flan

    �Wah �seem like we think alike... [grin]:a-happy::a-good: ..will go along that look

    Shame the actual car does not comes with the carbon fiber exterior and the red bottom section when delivered.�

    Free gifts same as one of the bro mentioned rike cool + eurostyle infotainment + cust magnetic sun shade + free 3 yrs servicing. Mine is guaranteed COE.

    SE told me just that he is confident that I be able to take delivery early next month means next bid secured even though my loan and insurance not settled. Not to mentioned my COE not secured. [smash]


  • 14 August 2015 - 05:44 PM
    Jeff2510

    Shame the actual car does not comes with the carbon fiber exterior and the red bottom section when delivered.�

    Free gifts same as one of the bro mentioned rike cool + eurostyle infotainment + cust magnetic sun shade + free 3 yrs servicing. Mine is guaranteed COE.

    SE told me just that he is confident that I be able to take delivery early next month means next bid secured even though my loan and insurance not settled. Not to mentioned my COE not secured. [smash]

    Hmm....maybe u didn't ask hard enuff?�� If I have go for the metal stream, my SE will deliver the car as per the display unit.��Since I went for snow white pearl, only ask for de-crome grill.�


  • 14 August 2015 - 06:44 PM
    Maomao82

    Bro, how to join the group?��

    http://www.ceratofortekoup.sg/

    Look for the �K3 Whatapps Chat Group�thread under Forte K3 General Discussion.

    Cheers. For those looking for aftermarket grille, we're arranging for a Mass Buy if manage to get enough interested parties. Cheers� [:p]


  • 14 August 2015 - 10:30 PM
    Dark_flan

    Hmm....maybe u didn't ask hard enuff?�� If I have go for the metal stream, my SE will deliver the car as per the display unit.��Since I went for snow white pearl, only ask for de-crome grill.�

    Ha always room of improvement, better than some walking away empty handed. Mine also snow white pearl as it looks bigger and easier to make it look sportier as years goes by with plans to give it a panda scheme. My current ride is black and red scheme but shame has to go though it looks almost brand new inside and out. But this is Singapore bah.

    I thought of asking to dechrome the grille as I feel sport does not associate with chrome very well. But the demo unit quality of the carbon is inferior and very easily scratched. Intend to do with proper 3M carbon as this is generally quite cheap outside. I shall mod it as time goes by.�


    Edited by Dark_flan, 14 August 2015 - 10:35 PM.

  • 14 August 2015 - 10:32 PM
    Bigmouse1987

    i went for non gurantte at 103K�since I have a current ride (Forte).� Didn't expect to get my COE in the 1st bidding.�� My SE quite a nice guy.��I got the following feebies:-�

    1) Euro Style HU

    2) Paint Protector

    3) Thinkware Front Cam

    4) Rikecool soalar film

    That's a good deal. Maybe next time I be more shrewd. :P


    Edited by Bigmouse1987, 14 August 2015 - 10:32 PM.

  • 14 August 2015 - 11:21 PM
    Smartiecm

    Hi guys, my COE was secured on 5 Aug and the SE just msg me today to say I can collect my K3 on Sunday! Woohoo! Looking forward to my new ride� [laugh]


  • 14 August 2015 - 11:35 PM
    Dark_flan

    Hi guys, my COE was secured on 5 Aug and the SE just msg me today to say I can collect my K3 on Sunday! Woohoo! Looking forward to my new ride� [laugh]

    Congrats. Getting mine soon once I secured my COE.�


  • 14 August 2015 - 11:58 PM
    Julietta

    Hi guys, my COE was secured on 5 Aug and the SE just msg me today to say I can collect my K3 on Sunday! Woohoo! Looking forward to my new ride� [laugh]


    Wtf y so fast. Mine oso secure on 5 August but my agent bo msg me Jin emo
  • 15 August 2015 - 12:13 AM
    Smartiecm

    Wtf y so fast. Mine oso secure on 5 August but my agent bo msg me Jin emo


    Haha.. I didn't expect it to be so fast as well. When I settled my payment last week, my SE said collection around 26 August. 2 days ago, he suddenly told me Sunday might be possible, then today he confirm plus chop.
  • 15 August 2015 - 03:12 AM
    Tydros

    Looking at so many pimps getting their rides. Its no wonder I've been see-ing more and more K3 on the road hahaha


  • 15 August 2015 - 02:13 PM
    rcz
    Am comparing prices of bodykit here and JB..there is sgd 350 cheaper!!

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  • 15 August 2015 - 02:47 PM
    Friendstar
    Nicee
  • 17 August 2015 - 08:20 AM
    Julietta

    Haha.. I didn't expect it to be so fast as well. When I settled my payment last week, my SE said collection around 26 August. 2 days ago, he suddenly told me Sunday might be possible, then today he confirm plus chop.


    So collect ur car Liao bo. How's de ride haha
  • 17 August 2015 - 09:22 AM
    Jeff2510

    So collect ur car Liao bo. How's de ride haha

    Pic, pic [laugh]


  • 17 August 2015 - 10:53 PM
    Smartiecm

    So collect ur car Liao bo. How's de ride haha

    Yah, collected yesterday. Enjoying my new ride.. Much better than my previous vios� [laugh]


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