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newimprovednf
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Vehicle:2012 KIA Optima
Location:Bur Dubai

Post by newimprovednf » 11 Jul 2013, 7:52 pm

real_ashwin wrote:so any updates? whats the final review on the car? hows the handling whats good whats not?
At 40,000 KMS now. Ride quality is still smooth. Handling is good.

Whats good
Powerful engine, Smooth transition between gears, Value for money, 720KMS per full tank for AED105 (with ECO mode ON - depends how you drive), low maintenance, not yet replaced break pads (good compared to my previous car - accord 2008 - I had to replace the rear break pads every 20000KMS). Friendly staff at the service agency (SZR), etc.

Whats bad
A/C cooling :mrgreen: (again compared to my previous car accord 2008)

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Post by newimprovednf » 11 Jul 2013, 7:57 pm

MODS SO FAR

Nanolux 30% Tint
White LED Parking Lamp
HID Xenon 6000K in fog lamp
Lightning Audio 1100W Sub Woofer
Lightning Audio 600W Monoblock Amp
White LED interior map lights

UPCOMING MODS
18" Alloys (while changing the tires @ 50000KMS)

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Post by Mazda6 » 29 Jul 2013, 2:05 pm

how LOW is the maintainance? What are the prices for regular parts such as break pads, engine mounts, air filter, spark plugs, belts etc. ? My mazda 6 is killing me with these.

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Post by newimprovednf » 29 Jul 2013, 5:31 pm

Just got my car after 40000 Kms today

As of today the total amount I hav spent for maintenance is AED3250

5000Kms - AED110
10000Kms - AED445
15000Kms - AED110
20000Kms - AED720
25000Kms - AED110
30000Kms - AED525
35000Kms - AED110
40000Kms - AED800
Battery Replace - AED320



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