mycarforum: KIA K3 Owners check-in! part 21

Just got your coe Ytd too? Or Aug 2nd biddingn

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I just got my COE on first bid too. Non-gtd. SX model. Stream Metal. Expected to get car by Weds or Thurs next week.
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I was talking to the sale exec today when I goes down to pay the balance. Most EX non-gtd get their COE. According to the SE, it is indeed cos the profit margin of the car.�
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I m officially a K3 owner!
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Cheers

Oh I got it yesterday. Just saw the new promotion! Got 1 year read tax free :(

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Got my K3 for this round too! [:p] Guaranteed COE.

Free Solar Film, Eurostyle & Dashcam.. + all my taobao items arrived. Can't wait to pick up my new car [bounce2]

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BTW, is there any K3 outing? How to join??

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I got free solar firm, dashcam, sun shade, carmat. I get 1k discount of not getting the Eurostyle. :P

Woah then how come next week can collect alr? Mine they say 2 weeks leh. Yours is 1st bidding too?

Oh I got it yesterday. Just saw the new promotion! Got 1 year read tax free :(

I bought mine at 103,999 with Eurostyle, PPS and DVR recorder. Yeap.!

Woah then how come next week can collect alr? Mine they say 2 weeks leh. Yours is 1st bidding too?

I bought mine at 103,999 with Eurostyle, PPS and DVR recorder. Yeap.!

Hmm your 103999 not gtd right? Cos he say mine is scheduled for fitting on 15 sep, takes about 2 to 3 days. Plus I opt out for eurostyle so less things to fit.

Yeah mine is not guaranteed. You bought the guaranteed package? Hmmm but period different by quite a lot man.

Hmm your 103999 not gtd right? Cos he say mine is scheduled for fitting on 15 sep, takes about 2 to 3 days. Plus I opt out for eurostyle so less things to fit.

Non gtd too. 1st bid too. Actually I heard people got theirs in 3 working days. First you need them to reserved a car with chassis number for you. I got mine today, in fact before I bought the car, I already reserved the colour already. Then your insurance plays a part. Need them to clear your payment so you can get your insurance in time for car collection. I paid by cash. And lastly you need to know how to press the sale exec!

Edited by Quahfamili, 11 September 2015 - 02:21 AM.

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Gratz Javieporn, �remember to join the K3 Watapps Group.
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HahAha. How to join ah?

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http://www.ceratofor...pps-chat-group/

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New to K3, but would like to find out more from you guys...hope you can help..:)

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Is Eurostyle referring to the GPS cum Reverse Cam ?

I presume�the SX does not come with Eurostyle by default, so what is the default ?

Seems that Eurostyle and Bodykit are locally fit for the SX...so is there some other thing that are locally fitted and can be opted out (with some rebate)�beside these 2 ?

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Thx in advance...

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http://www.ceratofor...pps-chat-group/

Hi there,

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New to K3, but would like to find out more from you guys...hope you can help..:)

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Is Eurostyle referring to the GPS cum Reverse Cam ?

I presume�the SX does not come with Eurostyle by default, so what is the default ?

Seems that Eurostyle and Bodykit are locally fit for the SX...so is there some other thing that are locally fitted and can be opted out (with some rebate)�beside these 2 ?

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Thx in advance...

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1)yes GPS cum reverse cam.

2)Default is the 1 you see in sgcarmart photos

3)actually good thing about kia k3 is almost everything is fitted in factory, which is a good thing. So far i can also think of these 2 only and maybe the solar film? usually a free gift though.

upz for you guys comparision.�

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july second bid gold 1 bid guranteed 5 yr servicing 111 888 .

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Glass coating/eurostyle/carmat/ solarflim/ front camera/ sunshade/ bodykit.�

It's simple maths.

Car cost for SX = 39K
COE reserve price = 57,999
Total cost = 97k
Selling price = 105k (non guaranteed)

Kia's profit margin on SX = 8k

EX car cost = 32,700
Selling price = 95k (non guaranteed)

Hence I expect his reserve price to be around 54k, which is obviously unattainable in the current market.

By the way this also means for those buying SX, non guaranteed bid is a good choice if COE stays around this level. No need to pay an extra 4k

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Congrats to all bros who secured the COEs this latest round..�

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after this GE sample count results now, COE will go up with the PAPzis coming back into power with even greater force to curtail car ownership & usage !

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Get your cars ASAP when you can !

Hi,

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I just got my COE on first bid too. Non-gtd. SX model. Stream Metal. Expected to get car by Weds or Thurs next week.

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I was talking to the sale exec today when I goes down to pay the balance. Most EX non-gtd get their COE. According to the SE, it is indeed cos the profit margin of the car.�

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I m officially a K3 owner!

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Cheers

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Ha getting my SX also next Thurs. And gotten my COE Aug second round as I purposely delay delivery as do not want to collect car during the 7th month and partly because my appointment for glass coating is scheduled the second day after delivery.

Got my K3 for this round too! Guaranteed COE.
Free Solar Film, Eurostyle & Dashcam.. + all my taobao items arrived. Can't wait to pick up my new car
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BTW, is there any K3 outing? How to join??
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Share what do you get from Taobao? Haha

Share what do you get from Taobao? Haha

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As mine is Ex version, I bought steel pedal, seat belt buckle, luminous rubber pad for slot, Stainless steel door scuff, boot mat and some cable clips.

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Last but not least, I designed my own decal for road tax/season parking and send to printing service from Qoo10.

http://list.qoo10.sg...TAX-N/413243932

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Below is my design.

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I went for a test drive today with both SX and EX.

Though SX has many premium features (and also seems better sound proofing as compared to EX), still thinking very hard if these worth the additional 10K.�

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Wonder if there�are�any EX owners here who can share their experience with the car ?

Also, the package that they purchase the EX and what freebie can we�negotiate ?

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Thanks in advance...

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I went for a test drive today with both SX and EX.

Though SX has many premium features (and also seems better sound proofing as compared to EX), still thinking very hard if these worth the additional 10K.�

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Wonder if there�are�any EX owners here who can share their experience with the car ?

Also, the package that they purchase the EX and what freebie can we�negotiate ?

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Thanks in advance...

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Mine an EX.

I�had a check list in mind and EX met enough of them, though I did wished it had�leather wrapped steering wheel and rear disc brake (available for CY2015 batch onwards).

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Do note EX only come with 2 front air bags.

SX 6 airbags could be more�important than $10k if you are safety conscious.

Mine an EX.

I�had a check list in mind and EX met enough of them, though I did wished it had�leather wrapped steering wheel and rear disc brake (available for CY2015 batch onwards).

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Do note EX only come with 2 front air bags.

SX 6 airbags could be more�important than $10k if you are safety conscious.

Not sure about EX, one of the main thing I decided on SX is because of the additional AC vent at the back. Also as of now, I think getting SX is as good as a 1x cfm bid. Last I heard most EX did not get their non-gtd bid. It doesn't matter if you are not in a rush. My current car COE ending next month

any SE i can look for in leng keng?

the 40 percent is a killer.

so the 95k k3 is bare unit with no extra items like the dvr and etc?

Not sure about EX, one of the main thing I decided on SX is because of the additional AC vent at the back. Also as of now, I think getting SX is as good as a 1x cfm bid. Last I heard most EX did not get their non-gtd bid. It doesn't matter if you are not in a rush. My current car COE ending next month

EX come with rear air con vent.

But�does not have�auto climate.

any SE i can look for in leng keng?

the 40 percent is a killer.

so the 95k k3 is bare unit with no extra items like the dvr and etc?

Make a trip to find out more.

EX come with rear air con vent.

But�does not have�auto climate.

Make a trip to find out more.

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Thanks for the clarification.

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I was quite fixed on the SX so did not really see much on the basic model. I agree, you have to make a trip down and check, sometimes they can quote a lower price as advertised.

Mine an EX.
I�had a check list in mind and EX met enough of them, though I did wished it had�leather wrapped steering wheel and rear disc brake (available for CY2015 batch onwards).
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Do note EX only come with 2 front air bags.
SX 6 airbags could be more�important than $10k if you are safety conscious.

getting my EX nxt week. ..metal stream.i request my AD throw in leather wrapping steering and forgo road cam and window tint.

Thx for the comments for EX.

Actually, like what a Bro mentioned, the most important thing in the SX list is the 6 air bags, as compared to the 2 air bags in EX. This is to me the most important aspect that missing in EX...otherwise, I m�ok with the EX.

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Just wondering if any Bro here manage to get Eurostyle + Rikecool for EX based on 95K ? (If not,�what else can we ask for for EX ?)�

Also, anyone manage to not taking the finance package (.28%) and still get the 3K offset ?

I tried to check with the SA and he said not possible to get 3K offset if not taking any loan...:(

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Thanks in advance...

Any new sx sports owner in redhill? Just spotted a new SKU snow pearl white. Haha i lost my exclusivity as the only white k3 at my house area :(

any SE to recommend?

any SE to recommend?

any SE i can look for in leng keng?

the 40 percent is a killer.

so the 95k k3 is bare unit with no extra items like the dvr and etc?

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Look for Alvin Tham.. He's a nice guy who goes the extra mile for you...�

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I got the SX Sport, and the freebies from Alvin .. can see he worked harder for me, appreciate that...� [thumbsup]

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As for not taking the in house loan and but have the 3k offset, I think not possible as the Co no comm on this...�

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I didn't get the 3 yr maintenance package as I was not on the guaranteed package, but there is a work around to this... [;)]

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Overall, am happy things worked out and looking forward to me new snow white [gorgeous] �... haha.

Both come with sunroof right?

Both come with sunroof right?

Nope. Only the sx sports has sunroof. Ex no sunroof.

For the money they are asking, I would say the EX is not so worth it, but the SX-S is definitely an exceptional value for money buy.

Share what do you get from Taobao? Haha

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I just got some goodies for my upcoming K3. Custom car mat with boot mat, wind visor (Mugen type), K logos for all kia badge you see on the whole car including sport rims. Lastly arrange appointment for glass coating (scratch resistant) which has lifetime warranty and last 10 yrs which do not require to renew coating.

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All local source.

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I just got some goodies for my upcoming K3. Custom car mat with boot mat, wind visor (Mugen type), K logos for all kia badge you see on the whole car including sport rims. Lastly arrange appointment for glass coating (scratch resistant) which has lifetime warranty and last 10 yrs which do not require to renew coating.
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All local source.

Wah lifetime warranty? Care to share? So far mostly I found are 3 years

Wah lifetime warranty? Care to share? So far mostly I found are 3 years

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The one I booked for is Ceramic Pro which is the extreme package. This one is a 5 layer protection which added thickness to your paint which resist to bird poo, scratches, rock chips etc. Now got promotion for new cars within 7 days old which I opt for. Other than discount, free extra layer plus leather treatment.

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Drawback is the hefty price which cost more than 3 x of what CS II quoted me but I thinking if I pay $100k + for a car so what is this cost if I can better protect my car like new everyday.. Just my thoughts.

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I booked for 2 cars though the other one is for my brother which happens to collect our new cars this week.�

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I just got some goodies for my upcoming K3. Custom car mat with boot mat, wind visor (Mugen type), K logos for all kia badge you see on the whole car including sport rims. Lastly arrange appointment for glass coating (scratch resistant) which has lifetime warranty and last 10 yrs which do not require to renew coating.

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All local source.

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Wow.. which company dare to advertise lifetime warranty sia...Usual groomers only promise 3yrs for ~ $4xx-$1.2k �package.
Pls share the lobang.

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Look for Alvin Tham.. He's a nice guy who goes the extra mile for you...�

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I got the SX Sport, and the freebies from Alvin .. can see he worked harder for me, appreciate that...�

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As for not taking the in house loan and but have the 3k offset, I think not possible as the Co no comm on this...�

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I didn't get the 3 yr maintenance package as I was not on the guaranteed package, but there is a work around to this...

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Overall, am happy things worked out and looking forward to me new snow white �... haha.

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I also bought mine from Alvin Tham. Exceptional service, I also recommend him to some other brothers here.

Welcome to the group Bro� [grin]

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The one I booked for is Ceramic Pro which is the extreme package. This one is a 5 layer protection which added thickness to your paint which resist to bird poo, scratches, rock chips etc. Now got promotion for new cars within 7 days old which I opt for. Other than discount, free extra layer plus leather treatment.
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Drawback is the hefty price which cost more than 3 x of what CS II quoted me but I thinking if I pay $100k + for a car so what is this cost if I can better protect my car like new everyday.. Just my thoughts.
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I booked for 2 cars though the other one is for my brother which happens to collect our new cars this week.�

Mind sharing the link?

Mind sharing the link?

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No problem.

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http://www.sgpaintprotection.com/

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If you are keen, need to book as I dun really think they do any walk in especially almost every day they post pics of new cars entering their workshops in their facebook page.

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Wow.. which company dare to advertise lifetime warranty sia...Usual groomers only promise 3yrs for ~ $4xx-$1.2k �package.
Pls share the lobang.

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Maybe every couple of years company�close shop and open under new name.. so lifetime warranty no issue.. [:p]

Hmmm. So how much are we looking at for our K3 if we wanna do the paint protection?

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No problem.
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http://www.sgpaintprotection.com/
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If you are keen, need to book as I dun really think they do any walk in especially almost every day they post pics of new cars entering their workshops in their facebook page.

Hmmm. So how much are we looking at for our K3 if we wanna do the paint protection?
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If ya wallet deep enuff, can try them. Like some said, since paid 1XX k liao, why cant spend another 2% to do PPS?

- �Ceramic PRO 9H Full Exterior Package Intermediate - $1388.00 Advance - $1688.00 Extreme $1948.00

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For more affordable deals, can try merchants like Groomers Lab, New age, Lucky etc $4xx onwards..

Hmmm. So how much are we looking at for our K3 if we wanna do the paint protection?
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After discount about $1.5k for the K3.

After discount about $1.5k for the K3.

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Yow, that's pretty steep sounding... and K3 is a 'small' car too.

New Age having 50% discount till dec 2015.
Ard $480-580
Depending ceramic or hybrid coating
Not sure good or not

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Yow, that's pretty steep sounding... and K3 is a 'small' car too.

Actually the best protection for my car is the car cover. No dust, no dirty water streaks..cost me 7mins on n off everyday..it doesn't help that I'm working in tuas, so the paint protection won't last in the terrible polluted environment there..

I'm interested in PPS too. not sure if should go back KIA to do or do it outside. How long will it last?�

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I collected my K3 last month. Realised that when I closed the driver door, the sound is weird. Sent my car for 1K servicing today and they realised it's due to the door knocking on the body kit :(

They will need to fix it another day .. They said that they will need to do something to repair the body kit and need to spray it. Does this sound right? Should it be a replacement?

I'm interested in PPS too. not sure if should go back KIA to do or do it outside. How long will it last?�
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I collected my K3 last month. Realised that when I closed the driver door, the sound is weird. Sent my car for 1K servicing today and they realised it's due to the door knocking on the body kit :(
They will need to fix it another day .. They said that they will need to do something to repair the body kit and need to spray it. Does this sound right? Should it be a replacement?

Any photos ?

I'm interested in PPS too. not sure if should go back KIA to do or do it outside. How long will it last?�
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I collected my K3 last month. Realised that when I closed the driver door, the sound is weird. Sent my car for 1K servicing today and they realised it's due to the door knocking on the body kit :(
They will need to fix it another day .. They said that they will need to do something to repair the body kit and need to spray it. Does this sound right? Should it be a replacement?

Bro, wat do you mean by door knocking on body kit? The side skirts shld be clear of the doors, so no contact ma...?

Any photos ?

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I didn't notice the door knocking on the bodykit .. not sure if can see it from photos.�

Will take it and post it up soon ..�

Bro, wat do you mean by door knocking on body kit? The side skirts shld be clear of the doors, so no contact ma...?

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i think the side skirt is too high? maybe there's some contact?

I'll see if I can ask them more details when I collect my car later this evening.

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I didn't notice the door knocking on the bodykit .. not sure if can see it from photos.�

Will take it and post it up soon ..�

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i think the side skirt is too high? maybe there's some contact?

I'll see if I can ask them more details when I collect my car later this evening.

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the doors shouldn't hit the body kit. Do they mean that the door is was hitting the metal frame of the car instead of being cushioned by the rubber seals.

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the doors shouldn't hit the body kit. Do they mean that the door is was hitting the metal frame of the car instead of being cushioned by the rubber seals.

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they mentioned it's the body kit though ... if it's the metal frame, the sound will be there even if they change the body kit?�

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they mentioned it's the body kit though ... if it's the metal frame, the sound will be there even if they change the body kit?�

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ok, actually maybe possible looking at some web images. maybe the body kit was a little too big.

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ok, actually maybe possible looking at some web images. maybe the body kit was a little too big.

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should I accept the repair and respray option?�

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should I accept the repair and respray option?�

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Go ahead, no other options right? haha. since its free anyway.

agree. just let them do the repair and respray of the body kit.

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if they do a good job, good.

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if they do a bad job and damage is still visible, ask for a replacement of the body kit.�

quick check with you all...

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recently, i noticed that when i accelerate harder/rev up when going up the steeper slopes or overtaking, some engine smell seems to seep into the car from the air-con vents.

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is this normal? never really encountered this before when i started driving the car in may. Only in the last few weeks.

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The air-con is on internal re-circulation, not taking in air from outside.

agree. just let them do the repair and respray of the body kit.

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if they do a good job, good.

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if they do a bad job and damage is still visible, ask for a replacement of the body kit.�

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:a-m1212: tks guys!

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I didn't notice the door knocking on the bodykit .. not sure if can see it from photos.�

Will take it and post it up soon ..�

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i think the side skirt is too high? maybe there's some contact?

I'll see if I can ask them more details when I collect my car later this evening.

Taken from my ride.. the door sounds a bit "lao hong", suspected is the rubber sealing, not firmly adherse to the body at certain area.�

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Above is my ride, showing door not hitting the bodykit as reference

I'm interested in PPS too. not sure if should go back KIA to do or do it outside. How long will it last?�
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I collected my K3 last month. Realised that when I closed the driver door, the sound is weird. Sent my car for 1K servicing today and they realised it's due to the door knocking on the body kit :(
They will need to fix it another day .. They said that they will need to do something to repair the body kit and need to spray it. Does this sound right? Should it be a replacement?

Just take it lor repair n spray if not u will keep niam niam niam abt it till u sell n buy another car. They respray for u issit becos de body kit color does not match ur car color?

I jus send my car to respray today then they give me a replacement car which is sportage to drive as it will take2-3 days to complete

Just take it lor repair n spray if not u will keep niam niam niam abt it till u sell n buy another car. They respray for u issit becos de body kit color does not match ur car color?

I jus send my car to respray today then they give me a replacement car which is sportage to drive as it will take2-3 days to complete

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i think the repair will have some scratches that's why need to re-spray. I also told them that the front body kit has a different colour. So, they will re-spray that part too i think. Still waiting for their guys from Pandan to call me when they have a spare car available.

Taken from my ride.. the door sounds a bit "lao hong", suspected is the rubber sealing, not firmly adherse to the body at certain area.�

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Above is my ride, showing door not hitting the bodykit as reference

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mine is actually like a higher pitch sound instead of the solid door closing sound.

Just checking...

does your solar films cover the sunroof on your SX sports, or just the windows and windshields?

any concerns covering the sunroof?

anyone here with experience with TPMS? thinking of buying one from China taobao. seems cheap, are these type of scew on monitoring sensors accurate/reliable compared to the bigger ones that are fitter under the tyre?

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not sure if the sunroof already comes with IR/UV protection, but if you bring the car for solar film installation, they should do for the whole car including the sunroof la

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Just checking...

does your solar films cover the sunroof on your SX sports, or just the windows and windshields?

any concerns covering the sunroof?

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Just checking...

does your solar films cover the sunroof on your SX sports, or just the windows and windshields?

any concerns covering the sunroof?

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there is no solar film on my sunroof. you dont need it anyway, because got the sunroof cover inside the car.

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there is no solar film on my sunroof. you dont need it anyway, because got the sunroof cover inside the car.

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Thanks. �Yours is given/installed by AD?

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Thanks. �Yours is given/installed by AD?

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yes! rikecool iirc.

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there is no solar film on my sunroof. you dont need it anyway, because got the sunroof cover inside the car.

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maybe he wants the sunroof cover to be open and let natural light come in, but scared of harmful UV? hehehe

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maybe he wants the sunroof cover to be open and let natural light come in, but scared of harmful UV? hehehe

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haha.. dun be surprised got people think lidat! I'm included! haha

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but seriously, if we wanna add on the sun film to the sun roof glass we can... I asked Rike Cool liao and they will install inside of the roof glass and will cost ?? $60?? for Premier 28, installation takes an hr or so.. Look for Yvonne of Rike Cool for enquiries...

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there is no solar film on my sunroof. you dont need it anyway, because got the sunroof cover inside the car.

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How to check if got solar flim? My Sunroof seems a bit darken (compared to windscreen) when view from inside. Anybody can confirm?

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How to check if got solar flim? My Sunroof seems a bit darken (compared to windscreen) when view from inside. Anybody can confirm?

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i think the sunroof glass is already darken by original design. the solar film is for additional protection i guess.

Has anyone who was successful in the last COE bidding exercise (9th Sept) collected their car yet�or knows when will they be collecting?

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haha.. dun be surprised got people think lidat! I'm included! haha

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but seriously, if we wanna add on the sun film to the sun roof glass we can... I asked Rike Cool liao and they will install inside of the roof glass and will cost ?? $60?? for Premier 28, installation takes an hr or so.. Look for Yvonne of Rike Cool for enquiries...

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Thanks. So AD given one only installs solar films onto the windows and windshields, but not the sunroof glass panel.

Wonder why not all the glass panels, if it is cost just $60... and why they can only install on the inner-side...

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Thanks. So AD given one only installs solar films onto the windows and windshields, but not the sunroof glass panel.

Wonder why not all the glass panels, if it is cost just $60... and why they can only install on the inner-side...

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Its OK if AD didnt install cause we can do it if we want... I think the solar film is install only on inside and not on the outer windscreen.. logical ma. bec the inside not affected by outside weather or scratching...�

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How to check if got solar flim? My Sunroof seems a bit darken (compared to windscreen) when view from inside. Anybody can confirm?

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wah if yours got solar film on your sunroof i will go bang table already...

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Here are the links to the stuff I bought:

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Boot mat -�http://world.taobao....45164486391.htm�Because it's leather, got a bit of smell when i received it, need to air/sun it first before putting into the boot

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Boot side storage -�http://world.taobao....43450574244.htm

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Door and seat back protection mats -�http://world.tmall.c...?id=18966433201�(bought leather version) and�http://world.tmall.c...?id=37221657138

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Window visors -�http://world.tmall.c...?id=44572855906

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Scuff plates -�http://world.taobao....16374442614.htm�I bought the 32rmb version

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Tyre valve caps -�http://world.taobao....45319987966.htm�I didn't like the black rubber valve caps that came with the car, so bought a set of 4 with Kia logos to replace them�

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I use 65daigou Ship for Me service for shipping. Sea shipping is $1.50 for every 500g actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.

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Thanks a lot for the above links bro.. I also bought the same stuff from the same websites above, but thru SgShop... hopefully can reach fully & safely....� [sweatdrop]

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BTW, how long did it take for sea shipping to reach SG? I took the economy air and hope not too ex la...

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Thanks a lot for the above links bro.. I also bought the same stuff from the same websites above, but thru SgShop... hopefully can reach fully & safely....�

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BTW, how long did it take for sea shipping to reach SG? I took the economy air and hope not too ex la...

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It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks for sea shipping.

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It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks for sea shipping.

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Ok, thanks bro.. about the same time as normal shipment from China...

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Thanks a lot for the above links bro.. I also bought the same stuff from the same websites above, but thru SgShop... hopefully can reach fully & safely....�

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BTW, how long did it take for sea shipping to reach SG? I took the economy air and hope not too ex la...

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wa bro you took air ah.... car parts usually quite big/long, and the volumetric charge will be higher. i went for economy sea for all my shipments. usually reaches in 2 weeks + actually. quite fast to me.

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wa bro you took air ah.... car parts usually quite big/long, and the volumetric charge will be higher. i went for economy sea for all my shipments. usually reaches in 2 weeks + actually. quite fast to me.

Ha-ha, ya, I dunno the cost for econ air yet. Maybe will change to econ sea if the air freight is too ex..

wah if yours got solar film on your sunroof i will go bang table already...

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Sunroofs are usually made of a tinted glass compared to the windows. I don't think my car has any film on but the sunroof is noticeably of a grayer-purplish dark color. It's not a KIA K3 though.

Just to check on how to enable sound when unlocking and locking of the car? My car got no sound or maybe there is an oiption that I not aware..?

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Finally collected my brand new ride and done ceramic pro 9H so less worries on scratches,

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Hi, anyone bought their Kia from Fulco ?
Can share the experience in term of services, freebies, COE bidding and delivery ?
Thanks.

Hi, anyone bought their Kia from Fulco ?
Can share the experience in term of services, freebies, COE bidding and delivery ?
Thanks.

I was served by this young chap Lionel, tel 96520717. Very friendly and knowledagble guy

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He was able to offer the Forte SX Sports for $105k non guaranteed COE, plus the Eurostyle GPS HU with reverse cam, RikeCool 28 (including the sunroof), front n rear video recorder.

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I also asked for bodykit delete in exchange for paint sealant job as listed�at the back �of C&C price list.�

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But I have to hold off my purchase first for he got me a really lousy trade in price for my Civic. I will sell my Civic on my own before going to him again.

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He is willing to let me source for my own insurance without any penalty. Their insurance premiums is totally ridiculous. :(

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I will go for Aviva with max excess amount. All insurance companies in sg are legal crooks. There's really no point in paying more. Just get the cheapest and bare min coverage will do.

I was served by this young chap Lionel, tel 96520717. Very friendly and knowledagble guy

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He was able to offer the Forte SX Sports for $105k non guaranteed COE, plus the Eurostyle GPS HU with reverse cam, RikeCool 28 (including the sunroof), front n rear video recorder.

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I also asked for bodykit delete in exchange for paint sealant job as listed�at the back �of C&C price list.�

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But I have to hold off my purchase first for he got me a really lousy trade in price for my Civic. I will sell my Civic on my own before going to him again.

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He is willing to let me source for my own insurance without any penalty. Their insurance premiums is totally ridiculous. :(

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I will go for Aviva with max excess amount. All insurance companies in sg are legal crooks. There's really no point in paying more. Just get the cheapest and bare min coverage will do.

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Thanks Cheefarn for sharing !

Anyone who has already got delivery�of the car through Fulco ?

Appreciate your feedback...

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Went down twice on Friday and Weedend, seems to me it is pretty quiet showroom and the Sale guys are very young and can promise many things, Dunno if it is related to the ulu location�OR if it is due to�the services and delivery of this AD...

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Thanks...

Edited by Ahchan, 21 September 2015 - 11:14 AM.

I was served by this young chap Lionel, tel 96520717. Very friendly and knowledagble guy

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He was able to offer the Forte SX Sports for $105k non guaranteed COE, plus the Eurostyle GPS HU with reverse cam, RikeCool 28 (including the sunroof), front n rear video recorder.

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I also asked for bodykit delete in exchange for paint sealant job as listed�at the back �of C&C price list.�

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But I have to hold off my purchase first for he got me a really lousy trade in price for my Civic. I will sell my Civic on my own before going to him again.

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He is willing to let me source for my own insurance without any penalty. Their insurance premiums is totally ridiculous. :(

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I will go for Aviva with max excess amount. All insurance companies in sg are legal crooks. There's really no point in paying more. Just get the cheapest and bare min coverage will do.

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Wow that's a lot of good freebies...

"RikeCool 28 (including the sunroof)" - did you ask specifically to add in solar film on sunroof or it's given standard?

Anyone went for their servicing at C&C already? Can give some indication of their charges?

I was served by this young chap Lionel, tel 96520717. Very friendly and knowledagble guy

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He was able to offer the Forte SX Sports for $105k non guaranteed COE, plus the Eurostyle GPS HU with reverse cam, RikeCool 28 (including the sunroof), front n rear video recorder.

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I also asked for bodykit delete in exchange for paint sealant job as listed�at the back �of C&C price list.�

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But I have to hold off my purchase first for he got me a really lousy trade in price for my Civic. I will sell my Civic on my own before going to him again.

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He is willing to let me source for my own insurance without any penalty. Their insurance premiums is totally ridiculous. :(

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I will go for Aviva with max excess amount. All insurance companies in sg are legal crooks. There's really no point in paying more. Just get the cheapest and bare min coverage will do.

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I also saw a SE from Fulco...

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Promised everything I asked over the phone, and asked me to go down..

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reached there asked him my car trade in can get the price I wanted, he say Ok he try... try...

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Their in-house purchaser came round, & he walked round to look at my car and turn on the engine, and straight away offer a few K below what I had asked my SE... I turned to look at the SE n he was expressionless..

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Come inside the showroom, I asked him no go bec they cannot meet my trade in value... then the SE jit tao give me a disgusted look and told me off that with the freebie I requested and the trade in price, they cannot earn anything.. i shot back and told him the one motoring website showed their profit margins and he chee chee y y here and there...

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And�with that, i just walked off....

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Its not where you buy the car from, but who helped you to buy and achieve your aims....

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Wow that's a lot of good freebies...

"RikeCool 28 (including the sunroof)" - did you ask specifically to add in solar film on sunroof or it's given standard?

I asked for it.

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Contrary to popular belief sunroof area can trap a lot of heat, esp when your glass panel AND the sun shade is closed. The heat can buildup tremendously between the 2 layers causing premature discoloring and wear n tear to the affected parts.

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We may use the darkest and most effective solar film on the sunroof glass panel since it not covered by whatever nonsensical VLT rules from LTA.

I asked for it.
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Contrary to popular belief sunroof area can trap a lot of heat, esp when your glass panel AND the sun shade is closed. The heat can buildup tremendously between the 2 layers causing premature discoloring and wear n tear to the affected parts.
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We may use the darkest and most effective solar film on the sunroof glass panel since it not covered by whatever nonsensical VLT rules from LTA.

thanks for the info bro.. If mine dun hv the film, I'll do it for the highest great rejection grade.. Won't cost much anyway..

I asked for it.

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Contrary to popular belief sunroof area can trap a lot of heat, esp when your glass panel AND the sun shade is closed. The heat can buildup tremendously between the 2 layers causing premature discoloring and wear n tear to the affected parts.

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We may use the darkest and most effective solar film on the sunroof glass panel since it not covered by whatever nonsensical VLT rules from LTA.

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good tip for buyers. wanna praise but cannot praise liao haha....�

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I also saw a SE from Fulco...
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Promised everything I asked over the phone, and asked me to go down..
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reached there asked him my car trade in can get the price I wanted, he say Ok he try... try...
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Their in-house purchaser came round, & he walked round to look at my car and turn on the engine, and straight away offer a few K below what I had asked my SE... I turned to look at the SE n he was expressionless..
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Come inside the showroom, I asked him no go bec they cannot meet my trade in value... then the SE jit tao give me a disgusted look and told me off that with the freebie I requested and the trade in price, they cannot earn anything.. i shot back and told him the one motoring website showed their profit margins and he chee chee y y here and there...
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And�with that, i just walked off....
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Its not where you buy the car from, but who helped you to buy and achieve your aims....

I kanna another SE from Fulco surname "Kai". Gave me trade-in of my previous ride 10k below market value (15k if compare w/ SG Carmart prices). Damn ridiculous...still got cheek to tell me very reasonable liao.. Ended up I bought from Alvin from LengKee who easily gave 10k more than what was offered at Fulco... Lucky I was not fooled by the young guy's sweet talk!!!

Edited by Maomao82, 21 September 2015 - 03:10 PM.

they always offer below market value and this made me switch to Hyundai.

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I kanna another SE from Fulco surname "Kai". Gave me trade-in of my previous ride 10k below market value (15k if compare w/ SG Carmart prices). Damn ridiculous...still got cheek to tell me very reasonable liao.. Ended up I bought from Alvin from LengKee who easily gave 10k more than what was offered at Fulco... Lucky I was not fooled by the young guy's sweet talk!!!

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I also saw a SE from Fulco...

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Promised everything I asked over the phone, and asked me to go down..

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reached there asked him my car trade in can get the price I wanted, he say Ok he try... try...

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Their in-house purchaser came round, & he walked round to look at my car and turn on the engine, and straight away offer a few K below what I had asked my SE... I turned to look at the SE n he was expressionless..

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Come inside the showroom, I asked him no go bec they cannot meet my trade in value... then the SE jit tao give me a disgusted look and told me off that with the freebie I requested and the trade in price, they cannot earn anything.. i shot back and told him the one motoring website showed their profit margins and he chee chee y y here and there...

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And�with that, i just walked off....

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Its not where you buy the car from, but who helped you to buy and achieve your aims....

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Yup, always check the profit margins at one motoring before deciding on your car. Sometimes taking the guaranteed tier makes you a guaranteed carrot head.

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Yup, always check the profit margins at one motoring before deciding on your car. Sometimes taking the guaranteed tier makes you a guaranteed carrot head.

Yes bro, you're right.. I didn't take the guaranteed package as it's more likely now to secure the coe, so I went the non guaranteed way and got the coe..

The se might "persuade" u to take guaranteed n pay 4k more, but trust your instincts and save some $$$! Esp if not in desperate need for a car to use now..

Yes bro, you're right.. I didn't take the guaranteed package as it's more likely now to secure the coe, so I went the non guaranteed way and got the coe..

The se might "persuade" u to take guaranteed n pay 4k more, but trust your instincts and save some $$$! Esp if not in desperate need for a car to use now..

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True lar, now non guaranteed COE more likely to secure unlike the past. But still hear ppl got problem securing one themselves as well. I went for guaranteed COE partly due to my existing car left 1 mth left before I am go car less and the other is the free 3 yrs servicing package which means I top up $2k for the guaranteed COE.

I was served by this young chap Lionel, tel 96520717. Very friendly and knowledagble guy
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He was able to offer the Forte SX Sports for $105k non guaranteed COE, plus the Eurostyle GPS HU with reverse cam, RikeCool 28 (including the sunroof), front n rear video recorder.
�
I also asked for bodykit delete in exchange for paint sealant job as listed�at the back �of C&C price list.�
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But I have to hold off my purchase first for he got me a really lousy trade in price for my Civic. I will sell my Civic on my own before going to him again.
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He is willing to let me source for my own insurance without any penalty. Their insurance premiums is totally ridiculous. :(
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I will go for Aviva with max excess amount. All insurance companies in sg are legal crooks. There's really no point in paying more. Just get the cheapest and bare min coverage will do.

My AXA premium is $840, $0 excess, 1 year one for one exchange, accidental, TPD, death, courtesy car and etc. Can repair at Komoco with no excess. 2015 Hyundai accent.

Anyone went for their servicing at C&C already? Can give some indication of their charges?

Not cheap.

Edited by Ivan_06, 22 September 2015 - 09:44 AM.

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True lar, now non guaranteed COE more likely to secure unlike the past. But still hear ppl got problem securing one themselves as well. I went for guaranteed COE partly due to my existing car left 1 mth left before I am go car less and the other is the free 3 yrs servicing package which means I top up $2k for the guaranteed COE.

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Yup bro.. if you need car now, then better secure the guaranteed COE .. the "free" 3 y servicing package I didn't get , but they do offer a service package that will allow us to keep our 5 yr warranty alive.... [laugh] � their service package is the Kia smartsaver service plan, with 3 SS20 servicing at 6 mths/ 10K km interval and cost $689 for K3.. so each servicing is $229.66... not cheap considering the alternatives, but necessary for us to keep our 5 yr warranty from Kia.. also, this package contains the minimal parts replacement + labour, and other items like air filter, spark plug, brake fluid etc is extra charge, so not so cheap... I'll be taking up this plan la, boh pian...� [sweatdrop]

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Yup bro.. if you need car now, then better secure the guaranteed COE .. the "free" 3 y servicing package I didn't get , but they do offer a service package that will allow us to keep our 5 yr warranty alive.... � their service package is the Kia smartsaver service plan, with 3 SS20 servicing at 6 mths/ 10K km interval and cost $689 for K3.. so each servicing is $229.66... not cheap considering the alternatives, but necessary for us to keep our 5 yr warranty from Kia.. also, this package contains the minimal parts replacement + labour, and other items like air filter, spark plug, brake fluid etc is extra charge, so not so cheap... I'll be taking up this plan la, boh pian...�

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At least for the first 4 yrs I am covered then at most do servicing 1 yr till 5 yrs expired. After which go to my preferred workshop since the engine warranty is not necessary as I seldom drive a lot only for work transition to and fro.

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Well never know maybe change car again by the 5 yr if the COE drastically drop though dun get hopes too high.

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At least for the first 4 yrs I am covered then at most do servicing 1 yr till 5 yrs expired. After which go to my preferred workshop since the engine warranty is not necessary as I seldom drive a lot only for work transition to and fro.

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Well never know maybe change car again by the 5 yr if the COE drastically drop though dun get hopes too high.

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same same bro... i also tot of the same thing.. not likely the current korean car quality will kaput so fast...�

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maybe after 5 yrs I change to another car liao... my wifey [gorgeous] �already say liao before I even get my hands on this one..lol...� [laugh]

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same same bro... i also tot of the same thing.. not likely the current korean car quality will kaput so fast...�

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maybe after 5 yrs I change to another car liao... my wifey �already say liao before I even get my hands on this one..lol...�

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haha always going after the next big thing :)

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i find the new sportage looks very nice, especially the update interiors, the next facelift of the K3 will be very nice i think.

Good move. Find someone better to serve you.

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I also saw a SE from Fulco...

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Promised everything I asked over the phone, and asked me to go down..

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reached there asked him my car trade in can get the price I wanted, he say Ok he try... try...

�

Their in-house purchaser came round, & he walked round to look at my car and turn on the engine, and straight away offer a few K below what I had asked my SE... I turned to look at the SE n he was expressionless..

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Come inside the showroom, I asked him no go bec they cannot meet my trade in value... then the SE jit tao give me a disgusted look and told me off that with the freebie I requested and the trade in price, they cannot earn anything.. i shot back and told him the one motoring website showed their profit margins and he chee chee y y here and there...

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And�with that, i just walked off....

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Its not where you buy the car from, but who helped you to buy and achieve your aims....

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Good move. Find someone better to serve you.

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Yup.. did just that and Alvin of Leng Kee branch helped me to get my ride....

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Not that my money is big bullock cart wheel, just that i wish to be treated fairly and courteously and not to be made to feel like I owe it to the SE to must buy from them...�

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Got good SE and got bad.. find a fair one then just deal with them, and hopefully both parties will win-win from this deal...

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haha always going after the next big thing :)

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i find the new sportage looks very nice, especially the update interiors, the next facelift of the K3 will be very nice i think.

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haha.. only able to look at the next K3 if we still got $$$$$ la.. or else will be looking into the MRT, Bus or walking liao... lol.... [laugh]

Hi,

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My radio reception seems pretty bad in tunnels. Is that normal? My previous Cerato Forte don't have this issue. Is it because of the Eurostyle set? C&C mentioned that they have checked the connection point and said that it's normal for poor reception in the tunnel. If so, why is my previous ride ok?�

Hi,

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My radio reception seems pretty bad in tunnels. Is that normal? My previous Cerato Forte don't have this issue. Is it because of the Eurostyle set? C&C mentioned that they have checked the connection point and said that it's normal for poor reception in the tunnel. If so, why is my previous ride ok?�

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Does your Eurostyle GPS unit has��dead reckoning'' features?

Usually�in tunnel, reception is patchy and "auto-extrapolated" assisted gps tracking kicks it...

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Does your Eurostyle GPS unit has��dead reckoning'' features?

Usually�in tunnel, reception is patchy and "auto-extrapolated" assisted gps tracking kicks it...

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hmm not sure .. What does it do?�

Do I need to enable it so that the reception is better?

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Thanks.

Hi,

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My radio reception seems pretty bad in tunnels. Is that normal? My previous Cerato Forte don't have this issue. Is it because of the Eurostyle set? C&C mentioned that they have checked the connection point and said that it's normal for poor reception in the tunnel. If so, why is my previous ride ok?�

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Different cars have different antenna qualities, so it may not necessarily be the HU. Did the old Cerato have an external antenna? I think the K3 uses a windshield embedded antenna?

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same same bro... i also tot of the same thing.. not likely the current korean car quality will kaput so fast...�

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maybe after 5 yrs I change to another car liao... my wifey �already say liao before I even get my hands on this one..lol...�

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Kia and Hyundai improved leaps and bounds and I believe it can last as long as a Toyota. Actually if you know how to take care of a car. It can last forever.�

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Now I feel like driving a continental car though its a Kia but feels way more premium than the slightly expensive Japanese make and OMV is not much difference from them.

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Lucky never buy the Altis. I rather buy made in Korea than Thailand but not saying Altis is not good but is just way too common car on the road. My $100k car everywhere, WTF>?

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Different cars have different antenna qualities, so it may not necessarily be the HU. Did the old Cerato have an external antenna? I think the K3 uses a windshield embedded antenna?

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yes i think the K3 uses embedded antenna. We can't extend the antenna to make the reception better .. can we?�

don't think so....

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wonder if we can attach an additional antenna like those shark fin antennas hehe... looks nice too, just not sure where to attach the cables

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yes i think the K3 uses embedded antenna. We can't extend the antenna to make the reception better .. can we?�

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Kia and Hyundai improved leaps and bounds and I believe it can last as long as a Toyota. Actually if you know how to take care of a car. It can last forever.�
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Now I feel like driving a continental car though its a Kia but feels way more premium than the slightly expensive Japanese make and OMV is not much difference from them.
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Lucky never buy the Altis. I rather buy made in Korea than Thailand but not saying Altis is not good but is just way too common car on the road. My $100k car everywhere, WTF>?

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Shhhh! Better not say so loud on the thai-yotas n hon-thais...lol ..many fanboys ard.. Lol..

Ya, I visited kah motors n Borneo motors n was not impressed by the Honda city and Toyota altis, in terms of looks, equipment levels vs their prices.. Esp seeing their outright profit margins..

Ended up in kia n looked at the k3 , its price n came away feeling better.. Lol..

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Kia and Hyundai improved leaps and bounds and I believe it can last as long as a Toyota. Actually if you know how to take care of a car. It can last forever.�
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Now I feel like driving a continental car though its a Kia but feels way more premium than the slightly expensive Japanese make and OMV is not much difference from them.
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Lucky never buy the Altis. I rather buy made in Korea than Thailand but not saying Altis is not good but is just way too common car on the road. My $100k car everywhere, WTF>?

Hehe agree 100%

Collected the ride yet bro?

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Shhhh! Better not say so loud on the thai-yotas n hon-thais...lol ..many fanboys ard.. Lol..

Ya, I visited kah motors n Borneo motors n was not impressed by the Honda city and Toyota altis, in terms of looks, equipment levels vs their prices.. Esp seeing their outright profit margins..

Ended up in kia n looked at the k3 , its price n came away feeling better.. Lol..
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Shhhh! Better not say so loud on the thai-yotas n hon-thais...lol ..many fanboys ard.. Lol..

Ya, I visited kah motors n Borneo motors n was not impressed by the Honda city and Toyota altis, in terms of looks, equipment levels vs their prices.. Esp seeing their outright profit margins..

Ended up in kia n looked at the k3 , its price n came away feeling better.. Lol..

Hehe agree 100%

Collected the ride yet bro?

Ha-ha, not yet, my banker haven't issue cheque.. But I not in hurry to collect as want them to fix it up properly first before I take over..

5 yrs down the road, those who buy altis cheer when they see you in WS often.Agree?

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Kia and Hyundai improved leaps and bounds and I believe it can last as long as a Toyota. Actually if you know how to take care of a car. It can last forever.�

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Now I feel like driving a continental car though its a Kia but feels way more premium than the slightly expensive Japanese make and OMV is not much difference from them.

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Lucky never buy the Altis. I rather buy made in Korea than Thailand but not saying Altis is not good but is just way too common car on the road. My $100k car everywhere, WTF>?

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Shhhh! Better not say so loud on the thai-yotas n hon-thais...lol ..many fanboys ard.. Lol..

Ya, I visited kah motors n Borneo motors n was not impressed by the Honda city and Toyota altis, in terms of looks, equipment levels vs their prices.. Esp seeing their outright profit margins..

Ended up in kia n looked at the k3 , its price n came away feeling better.. Lol..
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Shhhh! Better not say so loud on the thai-yotas n hon-thais...lol ..many fanboys ard.. Lol..

Ya, I visited kah motors n Borneo motors n was not impressed by the Honda city and Toyota altis, in terms of looks, equipment levels vs their prices.. Esp seeing their outright profit margins..

Ended up in kia n looked at the k3 , its price n came away feeling better.. Lol..

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LOL yeah hor. I used to be an Altis driver and my brother just collected his Honda too almost the same date as me.

For the latest k3 and latest altis, only timewtime will ill tell who needs to go WS more often keke. Both cars so new xia

5 yrs down the road, those who buy altis cheer when they see you in WS often.Agree?
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Maybe.....

For the latest k3 and latest altis, only timewtime will ill tell who needs to go WS more often keke. Both cars so new xia
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Just check with the SX sports owner. did you notice your side skirts are not stick properly? especially some where in the center. Though does not bother me but a bro highlighted me when he is checking my fuse box to connect the car camera.�

Workshop run out of double side tape?

Just check with the SX sports owner. did you notice your side skirts are not stick properly? especially some where in the center. Though does not bother me but a bro highlighted me when he is checking my fuse box to connect the car camera.�

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not really an issue. but you can always go back to the WS and tell them to fix it. One of the bro in our chat group had his being patched with sealant. Black sealant though lol.

Edited by drwatson, 23 September 2015 - 01:41 PM.

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not really an issue. but you can always go back to the WS and tell them to fix it. One of the bro in our chat group had his being patched with sealant. Black sealant though lol.

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If so might as well dun bother.. haha anyway it is still 80% secured and not dropping off anytime. just quite odd. Some more my car is white. After years passes, the glue is ugly.

Edited by Dark_flan, 23 September 2015 - 02:09 PM.

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not really an issue. but you can always go back to the WS and tell them to fix it. One of the bro in our chat group had his being patched with sealant. Black sealant though lol.

I saw before there are clips holding the k3 side skirts to the bottom of the side of the car.. My current car side skirt held up by screws at both ends and along the length stuck by clear sealant only.. Can't last long with the constant rattling n weather..

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