mycarforum: KIA K3 Owners check-in! part 6

Boh pian . . . boh lui so have to resort to bio_ing.

Haha ....

OooRH . . . thanks.

Bro Baal, you driving this?

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only can bio.....

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I in pqp market... [smallcry]

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I choose golden beat with brown interior... some comment... wah.. brown in and out... lol

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I booked early this month $105,999 for SX model

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so you traded in your car? before the discounts, did they offer you a good price for your old car?

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so you traded in your car? before the discounts, did they offer you a good price for your old car?

My first car..

My first car..

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Nice! So they gave you the full "Smart Dollars". Nice. When I asked for the price they take my car in, it was atrocious to say the least.

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Oh well, I decided to keep my car.
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Nice! So they gave you the full "Smart Dollars". Nice. When I asked for the price they take my car in, it was atrocious to say the least.
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Oh well, I decided to keep my car.
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I got the full "Smart Dollar" because i was recommended by my friend who bought the car earlier. Else, i wouldn't get that price too...

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Since I'm waiting for my car to arrive.. i would like to ask what dvr (in-car camera) you guys installing? Installation will void warranty?

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I'm looking at Thinkware FXD900.

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Also for PPS, any difference between CS-II and Revol? or don't need :)

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thanks

Hi All,

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Since I'm waiting for my car to arrive.. i would like to ask what dvr (in-car camera) you guys installing? Installation will void warranty?

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I'm looking at Thinkware FXD900.

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Also for PPS, any difference between CS-II and Revol? or don't need :)

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Haven use CS-II before, but I signed for Revol 1+4 Zetough package about 1.2k for 3 years, their services very good, but frankly speaking, the PPS is not as good as I expected, in fact, I dont think any PPS in the world can last more than 3months in Singapore weather with weekly mild washing unless home and office both are sheltered. Then again if your home and office both parking shelter, might as well dont put PPS since you dont have much to protect anyway.�

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So if you want to go for revol, I would suggest just picking their basic grooming package and dont pay extra few hundred bucks just for better product, their service worth the dime, but the product dont.

Hi All,
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Since I'm waiting for my car to arrive.. i would like to ask what dvr (in-car camera) you guys installing? Installation will void warranty?
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I'm looking at Thinkware FXD900.
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Also for PPS, any difference between CS-II and Revol? or don't need :)
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I m using blackvue, but I think fxd900 is not bad either. I got blackvue from qoo10 cheap that's y install it.. Else fxd900 is my first choice...
I don't think will void warranty. Kia repair advisor told me as long as I don't modify engine or brake that will jepodise safety it's all right...

I m using blackvue, but I think fxd900 is not bad either. I got blackvue from qoo10 cheap that's y install it.. Else fxd900 is my first choice...
I don't think will void warranty. Kia repair advisor told me as long as I don't modify engine or brake that will jepodise safety it's all right...

Hi, may I know where did you fix your blackvue? Connect direct to car battery with parking mode?
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By the way,any owners noticed our brake pads front & rear wear off very fast.?My mileage now 18,000km,near 80% of the brake pads are gone,also i don't do hard driving on the car,also noticed,the wheels got alot of brake dusts,like German cars... [thumbsdown]

Hi, may I know where did you fix your blackvue? Connect direct to car battery with parking mode?
Thanks

Fix at autobacs ubi, I connect direct to car battery...

Fix at autobacs ubi, I connect direct to car battery...

Thanks buddy

Hello, can anyone advise if we must get insurance from C&C as part of the contract to purchase or we can get from outside? I think theirs is from AIG (dunno what plan though).

Hello, can anyone advise if we must get insurance from C&C as part of the contract to purchase or we can get from outside? I think theirs is from AIG (dunno what plan though).

Turns out for the 1st year�the insurance is provided by�C&C�Kia and AIG as a package for new car. I think it's similar to Mitsubishi Auto Protector plan.

Edited by kopitalk, 06 August 2014 - 12:46 PM.

Hello, can anyone advise if we must get insurance from C&C as part of the contract to purchase or we can get from outside? I think theirs is from AIG (dunno what plan though).

first year on your car its compulsory to take their insurance.

like mine currently hit 1 year, i changed to others liao.

first year on your car its compulsory to take their insurance.

like mine currently hit 1 year, i changed to others liao.

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which insurance company you changed to??

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which insurance company you changed to??

currently on MSIG 'any workshop' plan� for my 2nd year insurance

Lazy to quote so I just type as I remember.

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I am using FXD900, ZMC brought in a new model (with LCD screen), supposedly 'better' but it does look big to me when I see it. Didn't see how it will look like after install so cannot comment. Installation done by ZMC and won't void warranty. Connect direct to battery with parking mode, auto cut off at 13V. If you didn't charge your battery enough in the day time, it may not last you whole night (I drive very short distance daily).

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PPS, I am using Revolz too, also 1+4 plan. My friend went with a different coating with them which can last 1 year instead of mine 6 mths. But like some bro above said, it won't exactly last 6 months. Nonetheless it is better than nothing, having the car polished frequently help to remove the light scratch marks too. There are some cheaper option out there too. Again like the bro said, Revolz is very pro and they charge at premium.

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Kia default like OCC said has to be 1st year AIG. I am using them for my 2nd year, Auto Protector plan any workshop too with $100 service voucher free. I didn't change to other because my friend helped me sourced for quote (in insurance biz) from 6 different companies (I didn't ask which 6) and concluded my AIG one is still cheaper, so I just continue with AIG.

Edited by Vitaminc1231, 08 August 2014 - 03:45 PM.

I also don't quote Liao..

How is your K3 so far? Any major problem.? I will collecting mine somewhere around sept/Oct.

Still checking on in-cat camera and pps. I have been asking around :)

Frankly speaking, I still don't see many K3 on road even after 1 year. I only regularly see one a
near my work place (Boon Peng Road) & near my place (glittering metal, bukit batik west)

Edited by Hybridcar, 10 August 2014 - 10:08 PM.

K3, city drive should be ok. I am heavy footed so when I drive in Msia I find it not powerful enough. On SG road no issue.

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In-car camera really depends on individual. Some prefer the image quality, some prefer the parking mode, some prefer the ease of access.

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K3, I think all in all maybe sold 200-300 units in SG? My pure wild guesstimation. I've seen around 20 diff K3 on SG road in the past year. In JB, there's a lot more.

I will be travelling to Malaysia a lot more.

Just realize i post Boon Peng Road, should be Boon Keng Rd :)

hi, i collected my golden beat k3 with brown interior in july last year. since then, the ride has been good, many pple commented on the handsome sleek look and the continental looking interior. fuel consumption ard 10km/l which isnt too good i feel. maybe more power will be good too, think my next ride must have turbo and at least 200bhp for a family saloon..haha

Come in to wish all the bro/sis who booked K3 get their COE this round!! Huat Ah!!!

Did anyone get their COE this round?

So the latest price is only 103k?

K3 priced at 103k now? How come the price different between K3 and elantra so big?

hi, i collected my golden beat k3 with brown interior in july last year. since then, the ride has been good, many pple commented on the handsome sleek look and the continental looking interior. fuel consumption ard 10km/l which isnt too good i feel. maybe more power will be good too, think my next ride must have turbo and at least 200bhp for a family saloon..haha

The only reason I'm not placing k3 as my 1st choice is the fc,,,.. What's your driving route pattern? 50/50 between expressway and urban?.. although I spend more time on expressway (70/30), I have a heavy right foot..

K3 priced at 103k now? How come the price different between K3 and elantra so big?

Big brother must earn more mah... Hehehe...

Did anyone get their COE this round?

So the latest price is only 103k?

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103K is for EX model... with full SmartSaver included. For SmartSaver, term & condition applied such as trade-in and etc...

Big brother must earn more mah... Hehehe...

Thought K3 & elantra same engine, platform and features? [rolleyes]

have the kia k3 for a year already. going good. FC normal as i am a heavy right footer. overall ride quality still loving it :)

features still using like ventilated seats etc comes in handy

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have the kia k3 for a year already. going good. FC normal as i am a heavy right footer. overall ride quality still loving it :)
features still using like ventilated seats etc comes in handy

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Can share what is your FC?
Also, can elaborate what is ventilated seats?

Sorry for so many questions but interested to understand the diff features of this car. It comes with cruise control and memory seats as well right?

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Can share what is your FC?
Also, can elaborate what is ventilated seats?

Sorry for so many questions but interested to understand the diff features of this car. It comes with cruise control and memory seats as well right?

mine fluactuates from 7+8+ up to 10+L/100km all depends on where and how i drive tho. but average mine is around 8+9+ with traffic jams and alot of city driving. also boils down to my right foot :pi would quote as i am a heavy right footer

i have a friend he is averging 8+L/100km for 50/50

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ventilated seats? something like aircon seats or some wind that blows on your back and butt :p

mine is the first batch which is slightly different form current SX model. but yes cruise control and driver memory electrical seats is within the SX model. i would also say i like the front and rear parking sensors and the Smart welcome lighting system is nice to have too ehhe

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i am actually from the cerato forte 1.6 EX and i upgraded to this k3. personally find alot of improvements.

Edited by Choco1980, 27 August 2014 - 02:43 PM.

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mine fluactuates from 7+8+ up to 10+L/100km all depends on where and how i drive tho. but average mine is around 8+9+ with traffic jams and alot of city driving. also boils down to my right foot :pi would quote as i am a heavy right footer
i have a friend he is averging 8+L/100km for 50/50
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ventilated seats? something like aircon seats or some wind that blows on your back and butt :p
mine is the first batch which is slightly different form current SX model. but yes cruise control and driver memory electrical seats is within the SX model. i would also say i like the front and rear parking sensors and the Smart welcome lighting system is nice to have too ehhe
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i am actually from the cerato forte 1.6 EX and i upgraded to this k3. personally find alot of improvements.

Thks for the reply and sharing.

8plus9plus/100km with plenty of city driving and heavy right foot is ok if you ask me. K3 really value for money cos those features like cruise control, memory seats, ventilated seats are normally for exec car range not 1.6l.
Think can't ask for more!!

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Thks for the reply and sharing.

8plus9plus/100km with plenty of city driving and heavy right foot is ok if you ask me. K3 really value for money cos those features like cruise control, memory seats, ventilated seats are normally for exec car range not 1.6l.
Think can't ask for more!!

thanks why i am a happy owner :p

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thanks why i am a happy owner :p

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Have you tried Elantra before?
I have test drove before and found it ok but I guess K3 more features?

FYI, I'm driving a Civic 1.6 now and avg 10+/100km with more City driving and I also heavy right foot. Civic is a great car, pick up excellent but features nowhere near your K3.

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Thks for the reply and sharing.

8plus9plus/100km with plenty of city driving and heavy right foot is ok if you ask me. K3 really value for money cos those features like cruise control, memory seats, ventilated seats are normally for exec car range not 1.6l.
Think can't ask for more!!

Those functions (except cruise) are for the premium version right. Additonal 10k.

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Those functions (except cruise) are for the premium version right. Additonal 10k.

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Yes I think it's for the SX version which costs more but I don't think Elantra premium version has so much features and the biggest joke in the market now is that K3 has memory seats whilst Benz C180 doesn't!!

Hello all.

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Just booked my K3 (SX model) last week. Decided to go with the K3 after looking around for a new car to replace my VIOS whose COE is expiring next May. The so call "freebies" I got were the touch screen LCD (comes with GPS, Reverse Cam, DVD), Rikecool solar film & zertona paint protection. Have no idea on the specs for the LCD and the PPS.� Also looking around for good DVR, or pop my current Blackvue over.

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Hello all.
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Just booked my K3 (SX model) last week. Decided to go with the K3 after looking around for a new car to replace my VIOS whose COE is expiring next May. The so call "freebies" I got were the touch screen LCD (comes with GPS, Reverse Cam, DVD), Rikecool solar film & zertona paint protection. Have no idea on the specs for the LCD and the PPS.� Also looking around for good DVR, or pop my current Blackvue over.

Congrats and hope you secure your COE soon!
Keep us updated, good luck!!�

Thanks, Spring!

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Forgot to add. I just registered at ceratofortekoup.sg

Hoping the admin there can approve me�soon. haha.

Hello all.

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Just booked my K3 (SX model) last week. Decided to go with the K3 after looking around for a new car to replace my VIOS whose COE is expiring next May. The so call "freebies" I got were the touch screen LCD (comes with GPS, Reverse Cam, DVD), Rikecool solar film & zertona paint protection. Have no idea on the specs for the LCD and the PPS.� Also looking around for good DVR, or pop my current Blackvue over.

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Quite standard now for the freebies... except I don't have the pps..

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for in-car camera, I'm looking at the Thinkware...

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Congrats by the way :)

Edited by Hybridcar, 28 August 2014 - 04:38 PM.

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Quite standard now for the freebies... except I don't have the pps..
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for in-car camera, I'm looking at the Thinkware...
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Congrats by the way :)

Thanks. Congrats for getting yours soon too!

Actually I still quite happy with my blackvue. Only problem is not sure how to remove my dual cams from my current windscreen nicely as they are sort of permenantly stuck there. Can get additional holder but only the main cam one is available. I have a magic power pro on my car now. Not sure if there will be warrant issue with C&C cos the magic power pro needs to be connected to the fuse box. Sent an enquiry to KIA 2 days ago but no reply received yet.

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Have you tried Elantra before?
I have test drove before and found it ok but I guess K3 more features?

FYI, I'm driving a Civic 1.6 now and avg 10+/100km with more City driving and I also heavy right foot. Civic is a great car, pick up excellent but features nowhere near your K3.

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yup i did but overall i preferred the k3. but i guess it boils down to personal choice

Hello all.

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Just booked my K3 (SX model) last week. Decided to go with the K3 after looking around for a new car to replace my VIOS whose COE is expiring next May. The so call "freebies" I got were the touch screen LCD (comes with GPS, Reverse Cam, DVD), Rikecool solar film & zertona paint protection. Have no idea on the specs for the LCD and the PPS.� Also looking around for good DVR, or pop my current Blackvue over.

congrats :)

Thanks. Congrats for getting yours soon too!

Actually I still quite happy with my blackvue. Only problem is not sure how to remove my dual cams from my current windscreen nicely as they are sort of permenantly stuck there. Can get additional holder but only the main cam one is available. I have a magic power pro on my car now. Not sure if there will be warrant issue with C&C cos the magic power pro needs to be connected to the fuse box. Sent an enquiry to KIA 2 days ago but no reply received yet.

Received a reply from KIA today. Telling me that in the future, if anything goes wrong and they trace the cause back to the device (cam / power magic pro) I installed, then they will not warrant the warranty and since the cam is connected 24/7, the load on the battery will increased. Thus, they won't cover the warranty of the battery too. Likewise, if I were to change my horn, the same thing - if fault is trace to horn / fuse box due to the horn installation then no warranty.

Just send my car for 20,000km service,wow C&C charged very expensive,bring my own oil,just oil filter & AirCon filter,costed $170.00...treated Kia's customers like their Mercedes Benz's customers.. [furious]

Just send my car for 20,000km service,wow C&C charged very expensive,bring my own oil,just oil filter & AirCon filter,costed $170.00...treated Kia's customers like their Mercedes Benz's customers..

How low were you expecting?.. They are agent hor... And just for reference, autosaver's price list is not that far.. (bring own eo, minus $45 from listed price)..

http://www.autosaver...service_kia.htm

How low were you expecting?.. They are agent hor... And just for reference, autosaver's price list is not that far.. (bring own eo, minus $45 from listed price)..

http://www.autosaver...service_kia.htm

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That's why after my autosaver I purchased way back finished. I went outside to do my own EO changes.

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It's too crazy to pay that much for a normal servicing too...

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All the extra goes into the "free" coffee, nice sofa seats, newspapers.

Got my COE in the last bidding (Sep 1st bidding exercise), but Sales Rep still haven't tell me when stock will arrive.

Got my COE in the last bidding (Sep 1st bidding exercise), but Sales Rep still haven't tell me when stock will arrive.

they should have an indication on estimated dates at least? maybe cna check with agent

Hello all.

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Just booked my K3 (SX model) last week. Decided to go with the K3 after looking around for a new car to replace my VIOS whose COE is expiring next May. The so call "freebies" I got were the touch screen LCD (comes with GPS, Reverse Cam, DVD), Rikecool solar film & zertona paint protection. Have no idea on the specs for the LCD and the PPS.� Also looking around for good DVR, or pop my current Blackvue over.

Good choice la, but thought usually when people used to driving a Toyota, they will continue to buy Toyota cars? [:p]

As a Vios owner (2008 model), I can say that any Vios owner who steps from a Gen1 or Gen2 Vios into a new K3 will be awed by all the stuff in the new car. The Vios is very austere by comparison. The best thing about the Vios is its bullet proof reliability and FC... but everything else... meh!

Just send my car for 20,000km service,wow C&C charged very expensive,bring my own oil,just oil filter & AirCon filter,costed $170.00...treated Kia's customers like their Mercedes Benz's customers..

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$170 considered cheap liao for AD service & maintaining warranty. Merc service easily more than double that price hor.�

Got my COE in the last bidding (Sep 1st bidding exercise), but Sales Rep still haven't tell me when stock will arrive.

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Usually when you booked your car your SE should have let you know estimate arrival or your car right? If not, just give your SE a call to check. For mine, I was to told�somewhere around late Sept/Early Oct when I booked my K3. I did a recent check with my SE if the for update of my K3 delivery date. No problem for SE to check for you.

Good choice la, but thought usually when people used to driving a Toyota, they will continue to buy Toyota cars?

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Haha.. I'm also�own a�Vios Gen2 owner (still have the car in JB [:p] )..

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Personally I think current Vios design.... hmm... [shakehead]

Although my 9 years with Vios still never give me any problem... seriously.. only aircon once..

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Major features attract me getting K3 is

- Car cabin size. Definitely bigger than Vios and feel similar for my bro Altis

- Aircon vent at the back. My rear passengers keep complaining the Vios Aircon very weak.

- Dual zone aircon

- Memory seat. (Ahem.... New Merc C180 listen...)

- Aircon (and Heating seat) seat

- Electric chromatic rearview mirror..

- Control on steering wheel

- Price.. $$$

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But as a lot of ppl (those die die against Kimchi & K3 one.. lol) say since there are a lot of features/gadgets in car.. it may well mean more chance for things to break down.. hmmm...

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I don't know, my old Acer laptop still serves me well after 5 long years...lol

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Maybe current owner can advice if there is a major problems so far they facing?

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Edited by Hybridcar, 09 September 2014 - 10:34 AM.

Good choice la, but thought usually when people used to driving a Toyota, they will continue to buy Toyota cars?

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Ha. you are right. Altis is one first car I'd looked at (in terms of specs and price) when I started looking for a car replacement for my vios. However, the price, specs and interior design turns me off. [:p]

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Haha.. I'm also�own a�Vios Gen2 owner (still have the car in JB )..

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Personally I think current Vios design.... hmm...

Although my 9 years with Vios still never give me any problem... seriously.. only aircon once..

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Major features attract me getting K3 is

- Car cabin size. Definitely bigger than Vios and feel similar for my bro Altis

- Aircon vent at the back. My rear passengers keep complaining the Vios Aircon very weak.

- Dual zone aircon

- Memory seat. (Ahem.... New Merc C180 listen...)

- Aircon (and Heating seat) seat

- Electric chromatic rearview mirror..

- Control on steering wheel

- Price.. $$$

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But as a lot of ppl (those die die against Kimchi & K3 one.. lol) say since there are a lot of features/gadgets in car.. it may well mean more chance for things to break down.. hmmm...

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I don't know, my old Acer laptop still serves me well after 5 long years...lol

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Maybe current owner can advice if there is a major problems so far they facing?

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Hmm, not sure if my 2005 Vios is gen1 and gen2, but all the things u listed attached me too, and more.

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Yah, really not sure if all the electronics / features, or KIA (for that matter) is reailable or not. I hope it can last 9-10yrs without major breakdown (i.e. gear box, engine etc).

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So how long u got to wait from securing the COE to able to drive off with your new ride?

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Ha. you are right. Altis is one first car I'd looked at (in terms of specs and price) when I started looking for a car replacement for my vios. However, the price, specs and interior design turns me off.

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Hmm, not sure if my 2005 Vios is gen1 and gen2, but all the things u listed attached me too, and more.
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Yah, really not sure if all the electronics / features, or KIA (for that matter) is reailable or not. I hope it can last 9-10yrs without major breakdown (i.e. gear box, engine etc).
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So how long u got to wait from securing the COE to able to drive off with your new ride?
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My COE WAS secured during 2nd July exercise.

But I was already told beforehand (when sign the paper) that my order will be arrived earliest mid-Sept, otherwise early Oct. I order Golden Beat + Brown leather seats.. so gotta wait.

Ya, I hope electronics will last through 9-10 years :)

Received a reply from KIA today. Telling me that in the future, if anything goes wrong and they trace the cause back to the device (cam / power magic pro) I installed, then they will not warrant the warranty and since the cam is connected 24/7, the load on the battery will increased. Thus, they won't cover the warranty of the battery too. Likewise, if I were to change my horn, the same thing - if fault is trace to horn / fuse box due to the horn installation then no warranty.

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Sorry to hear that mate. �It's the same for Borneo Motors. �I wanted to install my own dashcams, but BM insisted that it would void their warranty and they wouldn't respect it if I insisted on using my own. �However, if I were willing to shell out $750 to install their front and rear view Blackvues, they would be happy to do so, and respect the warranty. �Same issue on the horn. �

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Personally I can understand where the ADs are coming from, given the parts may not be under the same coverage and may not be installed by their qualified technicians. �But it does make me feel most cars nowadays ain't built with the same dexterity and robustness as the earlier days. �

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Oh well, you can always keep your current dashcam and have it tapped to your IU once the 5 year warranty is over :)

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Ha. you are right. Altis is one first car I'd looked at (in terms of specs and price) when I started looking for a car replacement for my vios. However, the price, specs and interior design turns me off.
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I dont really appreciate the interior of the new altis, looks so outdated.

Thinking how come till date, cannot find k3 on used car market?

Edited by 13177, 09 September 2014 - 10:45 PM.

I dont really appreciate the interior of the new altis, looks so outdated.

Thinking how come till date, cannot find k3 on used car market?

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I think everyone really likes the K3 for the good specs and comfort. It's a good car to drive on a daily basis.�

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Even after 5 years of driving the Forte, I still think its a good buy...

I dont really appreciate the interior of the new altis, looks so outdated.

Thinking how come till date, cannot find k3 on used car market?

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actually i was thinking K3 not that many on Singapore road? Not easy to spot one... but I can see a lot of new Altis and Mazda 3 in contrast.. hmm...

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Ah... I already seen used (new) Altis in sgcarmart for sale last month!!� [lipsrsealed]

welcome ex vios to K3 :P

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actually i was thinking K3 not that many on Singapore road? Not easy to spot one... but I can see a lot of new Altis and Mazda 3 in contrast.. hmm...

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Ah... I already seen used (new) Altis in sgcarmart for sale last month!!�

This is what I meant lo. Even when elantra launched in 2011, after about 1 year or so can find elantra in the used car market. But till now still no sight of K3 on the used car market.

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I think everyone really likes the K3 for the good specs and comfort. It's a good car to drive on a daily basis.�

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Even after 5 years of driving the Forte, I still think its a good buy...

So you are driving the previous forte? Your car is EX or SX version? Saw the 09/10 forte on the used car market, price consider quite low as compared with altis, thinking it is a good buy?!

welcome ex vios to K3 :P

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You too? [laugh]

how's your experience with K3 so far?

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Sorry to hear that mate. �It's the same for Borneo Motors. �I wanted to install my own dashcams, but BM insisted that it would void their warranty and they wouldn't respect it if I insisted on using my own. �However, if I were willing to shell out $750 to install their front and rear view Blackvues, they would be happy to do so, and respect the warranty. �Same issue on the horn. �

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Personally I can understand where the ADs are coming from, given the parts may not be under the same coverage and may not be installed by their qualified technicians. �But it does make me feel most cars nowadays ain't built with the same dexterity and robustness as the earlier days. �

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Oh well, you can always keep your current dashcam and have it tapped to your IU once the 5 year warranty is over :)

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I will keep my current dashcam, but if i want it to monitor my car while it's parked, I will have to tap it to the battery. That's where the warranty on the battery will be gone. Small issue for the battery but i will be tapping to the fuse box. not a big thing, but just don't like the way they put it. Seems like once you touch something, everything that is linked will risk voiding the warranty. in this case, anything electronic, since all will goes back to the fuse box in one way or the other.

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Haha.. I'm also�own a�Vios Gen2 owner (still have the car in JB )..

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Personally I think current Vios design.... hmm...

Although my 9 years with Vios still never give me any problem... seriously.. only aircon once..

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Major features attract me getting K3 is

- Car cabin size. Definitely bigger than Vios and feel similar for my bro Altis

- Aircon vent at the back. My rear passengers keep complaining the Vios Aircon very weak.

- Dual zone aircon

- Memory seat. (Ahem.... New Merc C180 listen...)

- Aircon (and Heating seat) seat

- Electric chromatic rearview mirror..

- Control on steering wheel

- Price.. $$$

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But as a lot of ppl (those die die against Kimchi & K3 one.. lol) say since there are a lot of features/gadgets in car.. it may well mean more chance for things to break down.. hmmm...

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I don't know, my old Acer laptop still serves me well after 5 long years...lol

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Maybe current owner can advice if there is a major problems so far they facing?

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my car is one of the first batches. no issues till date

This is what I meant lo. Even when elantra launched in 2011, after about 1 year or so can find elantra in the used car market. But till now still no sight of K3 on the used car market.

So you are driving the previous forte? Your car is EX or SX version? Saw the 09/10 forte on the used car market, price consider quite low as compared with altis, thinking it is a good buy?!

i personally spotted quite a number onthe roads already. :) many colors hehe

i guess if the car is decent enuff dont think will see a 2nd hand so soon in the market ba.

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mine is drove also a forte previously. EX version.

i�personally spotted quite a number onthe roads already. :) many colors hehe

i guess if the car is decent enuff dont think will see a 2nd hand so soon in the market ba.

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mine is drove also a forte previously. EX version.

Lol, you changed from previous forte to current forte k3? Really a loyal fan of KIA forte. [thumbsup]

my car is one of the first batches. no issues till date

i personally spotted quite a number onthe roads already. :) many colors hehe

i guess if the car is decent enuff dont think will see a 2nd hand so soon in the market ba.

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mine is drove also a forte previously. EX version.

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actually spotted some... out of all colour... I haven't seen one blue!!! ..lol

Lol, you changed from previous forte to current forte k3? Really a loyal fan of KIA forte.

yup because of alot of improvements ocmpared to the previous gen�thats what made me change :)

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actually spotted some... out of all colour... I haven't seen one blue!!! ..lol

mine lo haha abyss blue lol i also spotted planet blue before

yup because of alot of improvements ocmpared to the previous gen�thats what made me change :)

mine lo haha abyss blue lol i also spotted planet blue before

that's mean I haven't spot your car.. lol :)

that's mean I haven't spot your car.. lol :)

guess so haha :) me and my friends also abyss blue usually west side

guess so haha :) me and my friends also abyss blue usually west side

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I'm west side too... Bukit Batok :)

This is what I meant lo. Even when elantra launched in 2011, after about 1 year or so can find elantra in the used car market. But till now still no sight of K3 on the used car market.

So you are driving the previous forte? Your car is EX or SX version? Saw the 09/10 forte on the used car market, price consider quite low as compared with altis, thinking it is a good buy?!

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Yup still driving older forte.. I've got the 2010 version.�

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If you're thinking of getting the older model, the most important to take note on the engine, air-con compressor, alternator, v-rib belt, it runs on timing chain therefore no issues. �The interior are quite hardy. Look at the wear and tear parts as it's not really cheap to replace if you're thinking of going back to AD.

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But overall, the engine is really smooth and spacious.

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I like the current k3 of the new upgrades in the driver aids..

Hi, Got my coe end Aug, was informed car will be in end Oct.

Hi, Got my coe end Aug, was informed car will be in end Oct.

Congrat bro for your new ride soon, infact you already got your ride about 10k cheaper than the owners here, when they got it last year new launch.

Hi, Got my coe end Aug, was informed car will be in end Oct.

Congrats for your new ride soon. Loving to see more K3 owner :)

Hi, thanks.Do you guys do a paint protection on new car? I don,t get the freebies.

I am getting white as SE mention available in Sept, but when asked recently, he said end Oct. I know there is no stock and shipment expected in end Oct.
I guess you will get yours in end Oct too.

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Just called me SE yesterday. Told me to make final payment this week and should be able to collect car in 7-10 working days after that. I've ordered Metal Stream though.

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Just called me SE yesterday. Told me to make final payment this week and should be able to collect car in 7-10 working days after that. I've ordered Metal Stream though.

Congrats Bro, thats fast. I am getting impatient now. Sigh!!

Congrats Bro, thats fast. I am getting impatient now. Sigh!!

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Patience my friend... good things need a wait... :)

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I'm still waiting since July... lol� [thumbsup]

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Patience my friend... good things need a wait... :)

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I'm still waiting since July... lol�

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haha. meanwhile, read up on forum/ internet and get�poisoned with�ideas on mods u can do when ur ride arrive� [:p] ��

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haha. meanwhile, read up on forum/ internet and get�poisoned with�ideas on mods u can do when ur ride arrive� ��

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a lots of things out there to mod your K3... haha..

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I myself looking at rear spoiler at first... but now put off the idea at the moment...

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also looking at scuff plate, etc...�even in car dvr (camera), PPS... �haha... more money to spend... :)

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However, I thing I'm glad of is the sports rims comes with K3 I quite like it [thumbsup]

Edited by Hybridcar, 17 September 2014 - 02:53 PM.

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a lots of things out there to mod your K3... haha..
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I myself looking at rear spoiler at first... but now put off the idea at the moment...
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also looking at scuff plate, etc...�even in car dvr (camera), PPS... �haha... more money to spend... :)
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However, I thing I'm glad of is the sports rims comes with K3 I quite like it

I learnt my lesson on mods., especially when required wiring. When completed, always got extra screws etc..After couple of years, all kinds of noise crop up.

hi guys...i'm comparing the 2014 Mazda 3 with the 2014 KIA K3.

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any insights on the avg FC assuming easy driving 60% highway / 40% city driving?

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What is the actual avg for drivers here?

i have a friend who drives a K3 conservatively yet he got about 12km/ltr despite it being new.

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thank you so much in advance!

So long as the K3 can safely return at least�10km per L under 70 city / 30 highway, i will take K3.

Mz3 seems too complex & sophisticated for my liking. I would imagine that I would be held hostage by the AD in more ways than 1...

I got my COE on 2nd Aug bid. My SE say car will come end sept or early oct. But it seem some bros here had to wait for a long time. Now i dunno can believe what my SE say or not.
Btw i am getting white colour too.

I got my COE on 2nd Aug bid. My SE say car will come end sept or early oct. But it seem some bros here had to wait for a long time. Now i dunno can believe what my SE say or not.
Btw i am getting white colour too.

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I got the same bid like yours and same commit delivery period by SE. But to be honest, not even KIA factory can guarantee the delivery period. What SE indicate is just "likely" to be delivered... lol.. Happy waiting. Maybe both of us will receive the car same period :)

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EDIT: sorry, sorry... mine is 2nd July bid. Wait too long until blur... [smash]

Edited by Hybridcar, 18 September 2014 - 05:31 PM.

hi guys...i'm comparing the 2014 Mazda 3 with the 2014 KIA K3.

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any insights on the avg FC assuming easy driving 60% highway / 40% city driving?

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What is the actual avg for drivers here?

i have a friend who drives a K3 conservatively yet he got about 12km/ltr despite it being new.

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thank you so much in advance!

I don't drive neither, but I've been stalking the 2 threads quite consistently.. from what i gather, K3 is around 11-13km/l and Mazda 3 is around 12-14km/l. can be slightly higher or lower, but around there.�

Wow so popular?

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I got the same bid like yours and same commit delivery period by SE. But to be honest, not even KIA factory can guarantee the delivery period. What SE indicate is just "likely" to be delivered... lol.. Happy waiting. Maybe both of us will receive the car same period :)
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EDIT: sorry, sorry... mine is 2nd July bid. Wait too long until blur...

Mine also got COE Aug 2nd week, SE said got 1 car so by Sept can get. When called on Sept., now said end of Oct.

Mine also got COE Aug 2nd week, SE said got 1 car so by Sept can get. When called on Sept., now said end of Oct.

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whoa... from Sept to end Oct?? Like that mine likely affected also lor..

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SKP plate become SKQ liao... lol� [sweatdrop]

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whoa... from Sept to end Oct?? Like that mine likely affected also lor..
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SKP plate become SKQ liao... lol�

I like SKP (escapee). I already saw one SKQ on the road

I like SKP (escapee). I already saw one SKQ on the road

When the K3 first launch, the plate is still SKK, including myself, which is the first batch, also wait for almost 2 month.

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whoa... from Sept to end Oct?? Like that mine likely affected also lor..
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SKP plate become SKQ liao... lol�

look like happy waiting for future k3 owner. Sigh.

When the K3 first launch, the plate is still SKK, including myself, which is the first batch, also wait for almost 2 month.

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When I booked K3 (that was Mid-July), it was SKN 6xxx number... Now like SKN5xxx (Starting 6xxx) soon... lol... almost 1 cycle liao

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Those SKQ on the road now are bidded number...

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I don't mind SKQ lar... sound like "Excuse"..... LOL� [smash]

Edited by Hybridcar, 19 September 2014 - 09:38 AM.

Saw one comment about K3 felt cheap when compare K3 to Mazda 3 at Mazda 3 thread... LOL... [smash] � [hur]

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Mazda 3 is a great 'new' car... but K3 is no way feel cheap to me.. [thumbsup] � [inlove] � [bounce2]

Wow so popular?

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As of now, after 1 year still cannot find 2nd hand in the market ma... so, those love K3 need to buy new lor...� [nod]

Edited by Hybridcar, 19 September 2014 - 09:41 AM.

Saw one comment about K3 felt cheap when compare K3 to Mazda 3 at Mazda 3 thread... LOL... �
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Mazda 3 is a great 'new' car... but K3 is no way feel cheap to me.. � �

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As of now, after 1 year still cannot find 2nd hand in the market ma... so, those love K3 need to buy new lor...�

My neighbour Forte same age as my toyota now belly noisy. Hope this is better, one of my friend change to this, for the price and specs I think good.

My neighbour Forte same age as my toyota now belly noisy. Hope this is better, one of my friend change to this, for the price and specs I think good.

My friend's Forte 5 years still good. Probably he took good care of it. I have to agree Toyota car is good indeed. My 9 years plus Vios still going strong. Looking forward for my K3

Hi guys; just booked K3 today and glad to see this forum had been on running for quite some time. �Great efforts to u all guys:D�

Hi guys; just booked K3 today and glad to see this forum had been on running for quite some time. �Great efforts to u all guys:D�

Great!!! How you will get your COE fast..

What color and model? Did your SE told you estimate delivery date? What freebies? :)

Edited by Hybridcar, 22 September 2014 - 01:31 AM.

Great!!! How you will get your COE fast..

What color and model? Did your SE told you estimate delivery date? What freebies? :)

Hi,

Just booked only for SX model.(snowy white)....dellivery TBC but think will be before mid Nov latest bah [rolleyes]

SE mentioned mid Oct got new shipment coming in...so shld not be an issue...Just keeping my finger crossed and C&C will deliver their promised.�as�it seems their delivery not so "zhun".....�Freebies...DVR and Rikecool...Did I missed out anythings???? :huh: ��

What abt u? Which model u r driving n what freebie that came with it?

The SX compared to the EX is more than $10k diff right?
Is it worth it to fork out that much for the SX?

Feedback appreciated. Thank you!

Hi,

Just booked only for SX model.(snowy white)....dellivery TBC but think will be before mid Nov latest bah

SE mentioned mid Oct got new shipment coming in...so shld not be an issue...Just keeping my finger crossed and C&C will deliver their promised.�as�it seems their delivery not so "zhun".....�Freebies...DVR and Rikecool...Did I missed out anythings???? ��

What abt u? Which model u r driving n what freebie that came with it?

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Booked SX, Golden Beat�as well :)

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I have no DVR (if you mean the in car video recorder - aka. black box.. not the 8-inch touch screen HU)..

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Rikecool and car mat.. not much :)

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Expecting delivery end of this month but still no news from SE :)

The SX compared to the EX is more than $10k diff right?
Is it worth it to fork out that much for the SX?

Feedback appreciated. Thank you!

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As of now from sgcarmat, is 12K difference..

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Last time when I booked is 10K difference..

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I think depends on individual... My wife friend's�husband only got it as weekend car.. so EX model sufficient for him..

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Since I need some feature like keyless entry, in car calling, electronic seat.. so I think is quite ok to me...

Edited by Hybridcar, 22 September 2014 - 01:38 PM.

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As of now from sgcarmat, is 12K difference..
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Last time when I booked is 10K difference..
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I think depends on individual... My wife friend's�husband only got it as weekend car.. so EX model sufficient for him..
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Since I need some feature like keyless entry, in car calling, electronic seat.. so I think is quite ok to me...

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Thks for the info! K3 has alot of features which most 1.6l cars don't have like rear air-con, memory seats, ventilated seats, cruise control etc so I guess quite worth to pay the extra. K3 has risen the bar for 1.6l cars and kudos to the Koreans for doing this!

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Booked SX, Golden Beat�as well :)
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I have no DVR (if you mean the in car video recorder - aka. black box.. not the 8-inch touch screen HU)..
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Rikecool and car mat.. not much :)
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Expecting delivery end of this month but still no news from SE :)

Call up ur SE again to see when the shippment will come. My SE keeping reply end sept/oct everytime i sms him. Now end sept liao.... so it seem to be end oct?.....

Call up ur SE again to see when the shippment will come. My SE keeping reply end sept/oct everytime i sms him. Now end sept liao.... so it seem to be end oct?.....

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Actually I don't usually don't bugging others.. haha..

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I think by end of this week, I will asked my SE again... :)

If really end of October, I also can do nothing :)

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I rather my car come in problem-free conditions :)

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I think I did advice other brothers here be patience... haha :)

Edited by Hybridcar, 23 September 2014 - 11:22 AM.

I've been driving EX since last month, so far so good. City highway 40/60 FC around 11 to 13km/l with featherlite right foot. Read somewhere ppl said engine not powerful enough even for overtaking but I think need to feel the things under the hood to know when to step the accelerator. Few times I totally missed it resulting in higher gear lacking power and I slowly get back to my lane.. Hehe.. Am I talking sense here?

I've been driving EX since last month, so far so good. City highway 40/60 FC around 11 to 13km/l with featherlite right foot. Read somewhere ppl said engine not powerful enough even for overtaking but I think need to feel the things under the hood to know when to step the accelerator. Few times I totally missed it resulting in higher gear lacking power and I slowly get back to my lane.. Hehe.. Am I talking sense here?

Use the paddle shift,downshift 2-3 gears for overtaking. [thumbsup]

Use the paddle shift,downshift 2-3 gears for overtaking.

I wish EX has that..

I wish EX has that..

Oh,you mean newer cars don't come with paddle shift.?But still can use tiptronic gearshift.

Oh,you mean newer cars don't come with paddle shift.?But still can use tiptronic gearshift.

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I think what he mean is that EX model do not have paddle shifters... only applicable to SX� ^_^

Sales Rep updated me that car was registered liao, with LTA. SKP59xx Waiting for his call again to confirm when can collect, which he says�"in a few days time". :)

Edited by Cmlee, 26 September 2014 - 01:15 PM.

Sales Rep updated me that car was registered liao, with LTA. SKP59xx Waiting for his call again to confirm when can collect, which he says�"in a few days time". :)

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Hi.. congrats... nice that you are receiving update from your SE :)

Just to check, anyway to change the fuel consumption to l/km instead of km/l? Trying to help a friend to change it...

Hi guys; just booked K3 today and glad to see this forum had been on running for quite some time. �Great efforts to u all guys:D�

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So when are you collecting your car? Which trim level?

Just to check, anyway to change the fuel consumption to l/km instead of km/l? Trying to help a friend to change it...

It can't be changed afaik.

Sales Rep updated me that car was registered liao, with LTA. SKP59xx Waiting for his call again to confirm when can collect, which he says�"in a few days time". :)

bro congrate:) when you place your order one? And what colour? My SE still had not update me anything yet sigh.

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