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[Lurpsexx]

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

 

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

 

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 !

 

Get your cars ASAP when you can !

[Dark_flan]

Hi,

 

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.

 

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.

 

I m officially a K3 owner!

 

Cheers

 

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.

[Quahfamili]

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

 

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

 

 

Share what do you get from Taobao? Haha

[Yaochoon]

Share what do you get from Taobao? Haha

 

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.

 

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/item/CAR-DECAL-TO-DISPLAY-ROAD-TAX-N/413243932

 

Below is my design.

[Ahchan]

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.

 

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 ?

 

Thanks in advance...

 

[Kiat626]

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.

 

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 ?

 

Thanks in advance...

 

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).

 

Do note EX only come with 2 front air bags.

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

[Quahfamili]

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).

 

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

[King]

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?

[Kiat626]

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.

[Quahfamili]

EX come with rear air con vent.

But does not have auto climate.

Make a trip to find out more.

 

Thanks for the clarification.

 

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.

[rcz]

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).

 

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.

[Ahchan]

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.

 

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 (@2.28%) 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...:(

 

Thanks in advance...

[ricleosg]

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 :(

[King]

any SE to recommend?

[rcz]

any SE to recommend?

[Lurpsexx]

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?

 

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

 

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

 

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...

 

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...

 

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

[gensity]

Both come with sunroof right?

[ricleosg]

Both come with sunroof right?

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