2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

**itlog na pula** · April 10th, 2008 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by budo

Hi, newbie here..sorry can’t have the time to go back to review other listings here because it is very long and I am only on the first page.I’m interested in acquiring a new car and I am interested in the Kia Carens because many say it is “lady-friendly” and I don’t see a lot of it. Can you please some careens owners here at tsikot give me the following info if it would be possible (thank you for your help). Engine performance and availability of parts. Plus what’s a nice color for a lady? I’m from one the provinces of Luzon up the Northern tip and I have a friend in Manila (who has a contact in one Kia dealer in Metro Manila) who can assist me in purchasing a unit possibly by May or early June. Is it okey to get the unit from Manila or should I get one nearest our place (is there a Kia in La Union, Pangasinan, Vigan?). Manila is far but I would also like to have a manila plate number. Please help. Would appreciate it Thank you.

hi budo! let me share with you some of my thoughts on why you may want a carens. short of saying sales talking you into buying one. hahaha!

i often hear "girl's car" daw siya. maybe. siguro these are some reasons why.

one of the first things that struck me about her is how easy ingress and egress is into the vehicle. if you are a lover of skirts, this may be a plus instead of getting into an suv.

also, another is how big the side mirrors are! compared to my other car, kitang kita mo katabi mo.

there's the carrying capacity. an extra 2 seats in case you need them. the leg room is very comfortable. the cup holders hint of a family car.

availability of parts? casa muna yan since bago pa talaga siya. eventually i think they will be available outside. afaik, kia pangasinan (calasiao) ang farthest north. actually, part sila ng laus group (also owns kia pampanga and the other car dealerships there). not sure kung may mas north pa doon. pangasinan po ako although sa signet mandaluyong namin nakuha unit namin.

engine performance? crdi would be best. either manual or automatic would be good choices. so far, i have no complaints on my at crdi. mas fuel efficient naturally ang manual. at least you have 6-speed transmission! kung dyan sa ilocos yan, you may be able to use it to the fullest!

hth.

**webguy** · April 10th, 2008 11:29 PM

yung kia branch na binilhan ko ng picanto meron sila white carens na demo unit at binibenta nila. natest drive ko din yun. manual sya na crdi

**mqavila** · April 10th, 2008 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by itlog na pula

yup, same here. i had a feeling kasi kung ano lang yung nakikita mo, dun lang may rustproofing. like mshumi, kinalas namin yung fender liner. ayun, puting puti ang ilalim!

ganito din naman halos lahat ng mga bago ngayon eh. kaya to all new vehicle owners, carens man or hindi, get additional rust proofing. a little will go a long way...

Ah ok. Where did you have the rustproofing done? How much did it cost you? And, how long will the car be unusable when you have it done?

**mqavila** · April 10th, 2008 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by itlog na pula

yup, over the factory tints na lang. i wanted to have them removed pero worry ko yung sa likod. baka ma-damage yung defogger. at least mas madilim ang rear and sides. light lang sa front.

laking ginahawa! di na ako naiinitan at pagod after a long drive.

Cool! Di naman masyadong makapal na yung tint na sasabit sya sa window pag open and close?

Anyhow, I'm still hoping to convince the dealer to replace the tint with a darker one for free. But if not, then I might just do what you did.

**mqavila** · April 11th, 2008 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by magnusthegreat

Don't forget to vote for our beloved carens. It's a long shot but there's no harm in trying. We are few but we know how our beloved carens perform.:groupwave::car::propose:
http://www.autofocus.com.ph/index.php

Yup, I diligently vote daily. Heck, my wife even votes also, using her own email account.

The Carens may actually have a chance... I've noticed that the gap between the Carens (being the third) and the Suzuki APV (the first) is slowly closing... Keep it up guys! :D

**j_avonni** · April 11th, 2008 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by mqavila

Yup, I diligently vote daily. Heck, my wife even votes also, using her own email account.

The Carens may actually have a chance... I've noticed that the gap between the Carens (being the third) and the Suzuki APV (the first) is slowly closing... Keep it up guys! :D

Just voted for Carens and also for Innova.

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**Mschumacher** · April 11th, 2008 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by itlog na pula

ang suggestion ni jeff tan (araneta car accessories), yung amp sa ilalim ng drivers seat at yung sub (either 10" or 12" sa enclosed box) sa likod. obviously, SQ lang talaga.

ang quote niya sa akin, umabot ng mga P8k+, bale v12 amp, targa seps (pampalit sa front), targa subs, box, wiring.

Nagpakabit ka na ba? Anong SQ lang talaga? pero pag naglagay ka ng sub sa likod e di nawala na yun space mo sa likod and magiging sagabal na siya sa seats ngayon. Ilang amps yun v12 and yun targa seps ano amp ang magdridrive sa kanya.

**Mschumacher** · April 11th, 2008 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by rst619

Hey Schumi dinala mo na ba sa SC? Mukhang alignment issue nga yan.

BTW my unit is pulling to the left naman....... to overtake heheh.

Just did my 1000 PMS yesterday and they just rotated my tires. and check all the tire pressure. Ok na siguro.

Well while I was having my car PMS I asked one of the kia carens owners that is due for PMS na din. hehehe ang odo reading niya e 29k+ na in just 8 months wow!!! and sabi niya sa akin lagi na daw niya yun pinatatakbo upto 200kph. ang lupit

crdi matic kanya

**mqavila** · April 11th, 2008 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by Mschumacher

Just did my 1000 PMS yesterday and they just rotated my tires. and check all the tire pressure. Ok na siguro.

Well while I was having my car PMS I asked one of the kia carens owners that is due for PMS na din. hehehe ang odo reading niya e 29k+ na in just 8 months wow!!! and sabi niya sa akin lagi na daw niya yun pinatatakbo upto 200kph. ang lupit

crdi matic kanya

200kph??? Wow, where does the guy drive his Carens? Sarap na nakakatakot siguro yun! Hehehe.

**Mschumacher** · April 11th, 2008 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by mqavila

200kph??? Wow, where does the guy drive his Carens? Sarap na nakakatakot siguro yun! Hehehe.

Yun nga e hehehe sa parteng north daw siya parate e. nagulat lang ako e 8 months pa lang car niya e 29k+ na ang odo reading niya. and wala pa rin siyang reklamo sa ride niya. yung bro daw niya e nahuli sa nlex doing 170kph sa reading ng highway patrol niyahahah