Hi from South Africa
Buying my first new car in a couple days, and seriously considering the 2.0l manual Forte sedan (Cerato here - I think the equivalent to your SX?), along with it's normal competitors. I took them all for testdrives, and on the face of it, I'm getting the Kia.
Was just wondering if there are any people here that have had theirs for over 10 000mil yet? It's all well and good saying the car is awesome after a month or 2, but it really should be at that point
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Longer term, how is the fit & finish etc? Also wondering if Kia did some kind of modifications between 09 and '10 cars, because I read about tinny(ish) sounding door closing, but the ones I testdrove sounded pretty solid. Also, that the throttle pedal had dead initial travel, but both I tested were great (if a bit light). So any idea of 'fixes' done?
Look forward to hearing some advice. Like I said, first new car and very excited - But also worried about mistakes (like everyone else I guess).
Another thing; I travel on some pothole-ridden roads - The car did feel a little harsh at the back, expecially compared to our model (Europe-spec) Focus; I've considered fitting slightly higher profile tyres to help cushion - Suggestions whether this is a good idea (gearing implications etc)?
Long first post; sorry all!!!
Buying my first new car in a couple days, and seriously considering the 2.0l manual Forte sedan (Cerato here - I think the equivalent to your SX?), along with it's normal competitors. I took them all for testdrives, and on the face of it, I'm getting the Kia.
Was just wondering if there are any people here that have had theirs for over 10 000mil yet? It's all well and good saying the car is awesome after a month or 2, but it really should be at that point
!Longer term, how is the fit & finish etc? Also wondering if Kia did some kind of modifications between 09 and '10 cars, because I read about tinny(ish) sounding door closing, but the ones I testdrove sounded pretty solid. Also, that the throttle pedal had dead initial travel, but both I tested were great (if a bit light). So any idea of 'fixes' done?
Look forward to hearing some advice. Like I said, first new car and very excited - But also worried about mistakes (like everyone else I guess).
Another thing; I travel on some pothole-ridden roads - The car did feel a little harsh at the back, expecially compared to our model (Europe-spec) Focus; I've considered fitting slightly higher profile tyres to help cushion - Suggestions whether this is a good idea (gearing implications etc)?
Long first post; sorry all!!!
