Merkava Neutral Newbie September 9, 2011 Share September 9, 2011 ur SE already confirmed u won't get ur ride this shipment? Maybe they r just tempering ur expectations in case they need to accommodate some other buyer who may have paid a higher price? think to be fair, ur SE should give u a good and credible explanation... though i suspect it will be something like "beyond their control.., it's the Koreans and high demand..". otherwise, they should "compensate" u in some way for the longer wait. It's straightforward customer service & PR management. but chin-up, bro... one of the 2 may just be registered under ur name! ... and u'll have one of the really rare, smart looking rides among us... :) When comes to stock allocation, it is really beyond my boundaries. I can only do my best in updating my customer on the latest development and shipments. Good and credible? I leave their judgement to my customer. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cluboxed 1st Gear September 9, 2011 Share September 9, 2011 When comes to stock allocation, it is really beyond my boundaries. I can only do my best in updating my customer on the latest development and shipments. Good and credible? I leave their judgement to my customer. bro working in Kia? hehe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vt04boys Neutral Newbie September 9, 2011 Share September 9, 2011 When comes to stock allocation, it is really beyond my boundaries. I can only do my best in updating my customer on the latest development and shipments. Good and credible? I leave their judgement to my customer. sorry, bro Merkava.. didn't know u're the SE and anyway didn't mean it the way u seem to have read it. Chill.. U've been very helpful and candid with me whenever i had questions during those times Louis wasn't around Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkava Neutral Newbie September 9, 2011 Share September 9, 2011 sorry, bro Merkava.. didn't know u're the SE and anyway didn't mean it the way u seem to have read it. Chill.. U've been very helpful and candid with me whenever i had questions during those times Louis wasn't around Its alright. Its just not easy being a SE...signz... Anyway, enjoy your new ride Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayspiderx 3rd Gear September 9, 2011 Share September 9, 2011 Aiyo Brother dun be hard on yourself, one cant give one doesnt have. MCF seems to be one of the few channels to share experiences. Lets just hope my little anguish can be heard by pple over in Korea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff2510 Neutral Newbie September 12, 2011 Share September 12, 2011 Bro, got my current ride (Forte) just 2 year ago....before K5 is launch in SG. Definately 1 of the car to choice for my next ride. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vt04boys Neutral Newbie September 12, 2011 Share September 12, 2011 Bro, got my current ride (Forte) just 2 year ago....before K5 is launch in SG. Definately 1 of the car to choice for my next ride. the Forte is a good car too. Presuming u do get a k5 in a year or so? U will definitely get an improved version (already talk of better seats, etc in USA for 2012) , and also probably get choice of GDI or turbocharged engines! Ooooo... that will be nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayspiderx 3rd Gear September 12, 2011 Share September 12, 2011 Theres also the hybrid version too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St220 Neutral Newbie September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 When comes to stock allocation, it is really beyond my boundaries. I can only do my best in updating my customer on the latest development and shipments. Good and credible? I leave their judgement to my customer. bro, currently there are how many K5 on the road ya? > 100? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St220 Neutral Newbie September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 Theres also the hybrid version too. I wonder where the batteries will be mounted... looking forward to test drive if it landed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton_neutron 1st Gear September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 I wonder where the batteries will be mounted... looking forward to test drive if it landed Where else but in the boot??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayspiderx 3rd Gear September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 "The Optima Hybrid also sports Kia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff2510 Neutral Newbie September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 the Forte is a good car too. Presuming u do get a k5 in a year or so? U will definitely get an improved version (already talk of better seats, etc in USA for 2012) , and also probably get choice of GDI or turbocharged engines! Ooooo... that will be nice That will be good Hoping the COE does come down in a couple of year......just in time for me to change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton_neutron 1st Gear September 13, 2011 Share September 13, 2011 That will be good Hoping the COE does come down in a couple of year......just in time for me to change Yeah. No point changing now to a new car, but with a pretty old engine..... Haha. Furthermore, Kia Korea can't catch up with the high demand for their cars, hence the long waiting times. Wait till the 2.0TGDi 275bhp comes, or better still, if Kia chooses to put the 1.6TGDi 206bhp engine on the Optima K5!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St220 Neutral Newbie September 14, 2011 Share September 14, 2011 (edited) Where else but in the boot??? K5 has big rear wheel arch that eat into the boot space. The opening that link to the back seat is small, not big enough for vertical mount. Behind/below the back seat is more likely for better weight distribution.....which is in the cabin space. Edited September 14, 2011 by St220 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St220 Neutral Newbie September 14, 2011 Share September 14, 2011 "The Optima Hybrid also sports Kia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vt04boys Neutral Newbie September 14, 2011 Share September 14, 2011 K5 has big rear wheel arch that eat into the boot space. The opening that link to the back seat is small, not big enough for vertical mount. Behind/below the back seat is more likely for better weight distribution.....which is in the cabin space. Wow! u really think about the possibilities, don't u.. bro st220? The boot is not small but the wheel arch and intrusive hinges do take away otherwise useable space. Struggle compared with the sonata which had the surface mounted strut-hinge anyway, this from motortrend review of the hybrid released in USA... " A 1.4-kilowatt-hour, lithium-polymer battery mounted behind the trunk is the keeper of chemical energy; in all, the extra hybrid equipment helps bring the curb weight to 3630 pounds." guess all the other stuff must be hidden somewhere below (undercarriage)? Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/altern...l#ixzz1Xtne1Wcn Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3NJAM1N Neutral Newbie September 14, 2011 Share September 14, 2011 I like the i45's Rear and K5's front. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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