2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

[icemancm]

Wow, gara!! 2008 ba ito o 2007? Sorry at bago lang kasi ako dito kaya di ko pa kilala masyado ang mga posters ng Carens. Ganda ng pagka-detalye...super-kintab..

Magkano naman (kung okay lang sabihin) ang lahat ng mods na ito...para medyo me idea ako kung ano-ano ang gagawin ko sa Carens ko pag nakuha ko na. Siguro unahin ko muna ang "stereo"..

Its a 2008 Model, Just got it last June 27, 2008... Have around 800kms on it.. Sa listed mods around 70k...

Next to go in will be my audio system... still planning if i'll be using my old amps, medyo malaki kase..

Alpine CDA-9855
Alpine 12 Disc Changer CHA-1214
Alpine KCA420i Ipod Interface
Alpine KCA410c Interface
Necvox 7" LCD Monitor
DLS Ultimate A4 4-Channel Amp
DLS Ultimate A6 Mono Amp
Peerless Definition 6
Digital Designs 3510D

[icemancm]

Hey guys since na dumadami na tayo dito I think its about time to have an eb already and get this thread to a new level. So what do you think guys. Sir Mqavila and others.

We can have it on a Saturday or Sunday Afternoon.. Madami naman venues na pwede...

Ortigas - Metrowalk
The Fort - Bonifacio High Street Parking Area
South - Alabang Area - Westgate near Minerva Tire Supply
Mall of Asia - Parking Near SMX

... Just my 2 cents...

[vinrem]

I have made reservation for the Carens EX CRDI. I suppose I am fortunate enough to reserve it at the old price of P1,150,000.00. I was told that today, Jul 7, 2008 a P60T price increase will take effect. Lately, the Philippine Peso and the Korean Won are both taking a beating in the FOREX. Maybe this has something to do with it, or if not that, maybe because the Carens is really popular in Europe and North America.

Incidentally, since I made the selection to buy a Carens, my wife thought it was her turn to select the color...and so we selected Volcano Red. I'm actually sold on the color red too because the chrome trimmings really stand out. See you folks out there...

Sir congrats on your new upcoming ride!!!!

[vinrem]

We can have it on a Saturday or Sunday Afternoon.. Madami naman venues na pwede...

Ortigas - Metrowalk
The Fort - Bonifacio High Street Parking Area
South - Alabang Area - Westgate near Minerva Tire Supply
Mall of Asia - Parking Near SMX

... Just my 2 cents...

Guys, pag nag EB na kayo, pls dont forget to post the pictures here para makita din namin na nasa malayong lugar...sarap sana sumama kaso dito ako sa abroad eh...

[bluebeard]

My Fine Silver CRDI LX A/T
Mods list:
- Xenonworks 4300K HID
- OEM Foglamps
- 18" KRAM Balkan Rims
- 225/45/18 Tires
- Momo Pilota Automatico Pedals

Hi icemancm!

Just a few queries on your tire/rim upgrades:
a) How did it affect your ground clearance?
b) Don't your wheels hit your fenders when turning?
c) How much and where did you buy them?

[mqavila]

I have made reservation for the Carens EX CRDI. I suppose I am fortunate enough to reserve it at the old price of P1,150,000.00. I was told that today, Jul 7, 2008 a P60T price increase will take effect. Lately, the Philippine Peso and the Korean Won are both taking a beating in the FOREX. Maybe this has something to do with it, or if not that, maybe because the Carens is really popular in Europe and North America.

Incidentally, since I made the selection to buy a Carens, my wife thought it was her turn to select the color...and so we selected Volcano Red. I'm actually sold on the color red too because the chrome trimmings really stand out. See you folks out there...

Wow, congrats sir! Can you post some pics of your new acquisition here for all of us to admire?

[alan99]

gud am guys ask ko lang kung worth it pa na bumuli ng carens im palnning to buy this week kahit 1.040m na ang price nya parang nag dadalawang isip kasi ako. tapos trade in ko yung carnival ls ko 2000mdl kinukuha nila ng 200k.

[tidus1203]

Benta mo na lang yung 2000 Carnival sa labas, baba ng offer nila 200K lang samantala yung 1997 Lancer ko nabenta ko P220K. Maganda talaga ang Carens, my friend also wanted one but just like you namalan na siya sa price.

[mqavila]

You can also ask if they will give you an additional subsidy over and above their offered trade-in value of P200K for your 2000 Carnival. Some dealers do this to help out their clients...

As for the Carens itself, I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Of course, at this point, the price will already be a major consideration for prospective buyers. But the Carens, at face value, is an excellent car nonetheless...

[icemancm]

Hi icemancm!

Just a few queries on your tire/rim upgrades:
a) How did it affect your ground clearance?
b) Don't your wheels hit your fenders when turning?
c) How much and where did you buy them?

You can calculate the stock tire size vs the new tire you want to put in using this site, a simple tire calculator http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

A. Form the stock tires, with my upgrade, there is an increase by .5 inch, so the ground clearance is almost the same as stock..

B. Nope, The tires do not hit the fender, just make sure that the offset of your rims is correct, mine is +42

C. My friend owns MCS Tire Supply in Evangelista and Pasay Road, got the set of Mags and Tires for 50k...