2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

[mikey177]

...Ano kayang floor matting nito Mikey? parehas kaya sa starex na rubberized...

I checked out the Carens again when I visited Kia Pangasinan today. Sorry to disappoint you, but the flooring is of the traditional carpet type, not rubberized like in the 2006 Starex.

[vinrem]

Hi. This is my first post. This forum has been very helpful to us in deciding which car to get so I thought I'd return the favor.

We got an Almond Beige Carens CRDI MT last May (the week it was released) and just recently we already hit the 5k mark. Had our first oil change, too.

We use the car for city driving on weekdays and long distance driving EVERY weekend.

Here's our mileage report...
City driving (Davao traffic):
initially a very low 6km/L (lots of idling and experimenting)
average 9km/L

Long distance (Davao to Marbel):
initially 10km/L
average 13km/L
highest ever was 16km/L (my bro was the driver and downhill from Gensan to DVO)

We have had had no major problems with the car (thankfully). But just last week, we experienced our first flat tire. Was scared and surprised about the small spare tire but was assured by my Dad (who changed the tire for me) that it would still run well until the nearest vulcanizing shop. And it did. Whew.

The ground clearance is really LOW. But again, thankfully, we don't experience flooding so it is not a big deal. Our car already has a few scratches near the bumper, though. Brought about by parking too close to those cement bars/gutters at the mall parking lot. Was wondering if bigger tires would help lift it a bit?

Anyway, if you have any other questions, just PM me or post here and I'll try to get back to you.

This is too long already. Thanks for reading.

Sheryl

Good Day!!! im planning to buy a kia carens this year end,just want to ask sana kung kumusta naman ang a/c lalo 3rd row, malamig ba lalo na if summer, thanks!!!!

[silicon]

hello, am a newbie here.... I am buying a Carens LX a/t this month. Based on the replies to this thread, Carens is worth buying. The only question lang talaga is if anyone has tried or even seen a Carens driving through a flooded street.

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to all Carens owners... where can we buy Carens accessories? Aside from the dealers....

[vinrem]

Hi, ask ko lang if how much did kia dealer quote for the kia carens and what are the freebies??? im also planning next month to buy one. Thanks

[silicon]

Hi, ask ko lang if how much did kia dealer quote for the kia carens and what are the freebies??? im also planning next month to buy one. Thanks

well, vinrem.... prices for Kia are standard, no discounts (as far as I know). Freebies depend on the sales agents desire to sell a unit to you. I asked for free back up sensors... ibibigay naman. Good luck

[mojojojo]

Hi! I made a short test drive of a carens MT crdi a few weeks back (base model).

I should say that i'm impressed with the 6-speed gear box and the interior trim is not bad.

The road that I tried it on was a hilly one and to my surprise, the carens can still accelerate on an uphill climb on 3rd gear Not sure if it's because there are only 2 of us in the car (not loaded) but you can gauge that this is enough power to haul people around.

the engine was a bit on the noisy side on the outside daw as compared to a santa fe crdi. but that's just noise to the people out there (not inside hehe).

as for the low ground clearance, this should not be an issue. this is a diesel engined car and usually diesels can wade thru floods better than its gasoline counterpart (i you know how). but my suggestion when you encounter a deeply flooded road, DONT cross it unless exteremely necessary (without a choice)

i'd say that this is a value for money korean family car again. i'll surely consider this car when i'm up for a change of cars again but this would take some time now as kakapalit lang namin ng car. Bakit ngayon lang ito dumating?

[carbomb]

hello, am a newbie here.... I am buying a Carens LX a/t this month. Based on the replies to this thread, Carens is worth buying. The only question lang talaga is if anyone has tried or even seen a Carens driving through a flooded street.

i have a a carens and i have driven it in a midium yet passable flood of cainta near junction. kahit naman low clearance cya still, matatas pa rin compare sa mga usual sedans. but havent tested it yet to the land of Malabon where my favorite kakanin and pansit malabon is located! he he he.

[vinrem]

well, vinrem.... prices for Kia are standard, no discounts (as far as I know). Freebies depend on the sales agents desire to sell a unit to you. I asked for free back up sensors... ibibigay naman. Good luck

Thanks very much, as what i have read in this thread, im really convince to buy the kia carens , although i have not test drive a unit yet, at least i have already the idea of the pros and cons of the vehicle , hopefully next month (November) when i go home to the Philippines there will be no price increase for this car , if there is ouch!!!!

[silicon]

Thanks very much, as what i have read in this thread, im really convince to buy the kia carens , although i have not test drive a unit yet, at least i have already the idea of the pros and cons of the vehicle , hopefully next month (November) when i go home to the Philippines there will be no price increase for this car , if there is ouch!!!!

Vinrem, so far there's no indication yet of a price increase. I just paid my reservation fee for a red lx a/t... I might be able to bring this baby home by next week.