2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

[Hanren]

Hanren, this was the first thing I noticed while driving the test unit last October 2007... that's why I decided to buy the matic model. Kailangang masanay talaga, so unlike the manuals of other cars. But you could really feel the power underneath the hood kung bibiritin mo. I have driven my Carens twice to Baguio and walang problema going up the zigzag and overtaking cars along the way. Congratulations on your ride and welcome to the ever-growing super satisfied owners of Kia Carens.

Thanks din for the input. While on my way to Manaoag Pangasinan from Manila (nung kakukuha ko unit ko), may kasunod akong Carens Beige na Gas ata yon kasi walang CRDi na tatak sa likod from Urdaneta to Manaoag. Nakakatuwa kasi kaming dalawa lang magkasunod na sasakyan on a lonely road at parehong Carens pa.

I brought this to work this morning. Kulang na lang magbigay ako ng pamphlet containing all the FAQs (para di na ako explain ng explain) to curious co-workers. Etong Carens lang naman ang dinudumog at although hindi na ako comfortable, Im still a proud and happy owner dahil daming interesado. Di ata dinudumog ang mga ibang brand new units na pinapasok sa University..hehehe May mga nagtatanong din ng trade in promo ng Kia.

Since June 28, (sat), I already logged in 400 kms kasama na dito yung mga pag ikot ikot ko sa Edsa sa kakahanap ng U turn slots. Hindi ko pa maipost ang mileage ko since more than 1/4 pa lang ang natitira sa tank (from a full tank pagkakuha ko sa Signet).

Fellow Carens owners now I know how you feel about this Car. Dati naiinggit ako sa mga post ninyo pero ngayon masaya ako dahil may unit na ako.

had the same problem sir 1st few weeks...its a matter of getting used to, this is ascribable to the massive torque of the engine. Your hunch is correct, timpla ng clutch...

Sir wayward thanks..it's nice to know may mga kasama pala akong naka experience ng ganito.

[Hanren]

Thanks for the replies sirs... Nakakirita lang yung tunog ng relay pag may open door... Yung alarm nga pala is an AVT, na galing sa casa... hindi po ata audiovox...

Yun lang sir nakaka irita nga lalo na kapag naka radyo ka at may sumasabay na tunog. Baka pwede nga idisable yan basahin ko na lang mabuti yung manual nung alarm.

[emms1121]

I have been following this thread for quite a long time. I was able to testdrive the manual crdi and it really convinced me that the new car for our family is a Carens. I called one of KIA's dealership ( Cabanatuan ) and asked for trade in value of my revo glx 2000 ( gas ), and Mits GSR 97. As per policy daw, they only allow one vehicle for trade-in. The trade in value of my revo is acceptable at 300k. Isa lang kaya talaga policy ng KIA regarding trade in ? TIA..

[vinrem]

molo area ko...from aldeguer ka gle, dat explains ur a businessman

hehehehe, proud to be an ilonggo!!!

[kevinpunzalan]

Update ko din po...

1. JuneT, Taguig, White LX A/T, Acquired April 2, 2007
2. ojela61, taguig, Cherry Black LX M/T CRDi, January 3, 2008 acquired
3. Mschumacher, Valenzuela, '07 Cherry Black LX M/T, CRDi, March 28, 2008 (corrected from 2007 to 2008 pala)
4. vinrem, bacolod, cherry black LX M/T- diesel, November 2007
5. mqavila, Quezon City, White EX A/T CRDi, 06 June 2008
6. bingski, Quezon City, Cherry Black LX M/T CRDi, December 11, 2007
7. silicon, Quezon City, volcanic red LX a/t CRDi, October 26, 2007
8. SalManila, Mandaluyong City, White EX A/T CRDi, April 2008
9. alvin314159, Pasig City, Black LX AT CRDi, May 2008
10. itlog na pula (mari), sta. rosa, laguna, white EX AT CRDI, December 2007
11. P0chie, Tayabas Quezon Prov.: Indiglo Blue LX M/T CRDI, Dec 8, 2007
12. comp08, Dasmarinas Cavite, Fine Silver LX M/T CRDi, May 17, 2008
13. seymorebutts, bataan, urban gray, LX M/T CRDi, May 2008
14. yhanyhan, san fernando, pampanga, aqua blue, LX A/T CRDi, April 2008
15. erick1, quezon city, cherry black,ex a/t crdi, oct 2007
16. Bobby <Suvfan> Cainta, Red, LX, A/T, Crdi May 8, 2008
17. neil (crichton) Paranaque, Red LX A/T GAS, June 13, 2007
18. Bluebeard, Alabang, Aqua Blue EX A/T Crdi, Jan 18, 2008
19. j_avonni, Quezon City, Cherry Black, LX, AT, CRDi, November 2007
20. jap_nice, Binan, Indigo blue, EX, AT, CRDI, April 2008
21. wiper,sn juan,volcaniicred, lx m/t,crdi,jan.2008
22. mondot, Roxas City Capiz, LX M/T CRDi Urban Gray,May 30,2008
23. altd white EX a/a crdi carens project 4 May 2008
24. magnus, aklan,2008 lx m/t CRDi white, Dec.16, 2007
25. jovill, q.c., 2008 Cherry Black LX CRDI A/T, June 4, 2008
26. b0gart, las pinas, 2007 Volcanic Red LX CRDi M/T, Dec 14, 2007
27. wayward, Iloilo City, LX M/T Crdi white
28. wavecxs, San Pedro, Laguna, LX m/t crdi fine silver, November 2007
29. yagbolz, Imus Cavite, 2008 Cherry Black LX CRDi A/T...07 June 2008
30.ronaldlph, Kamuning, QC. 2008 Urban Gray LX CRDi A/T..28 June 2008
31. Hanren, Baguio City, 2008 Clear White LX CRDi M/T, June 28, 2008
32. Kevin, Muntinlupa, 2007 Clear White LX CRDi M/T, May 2008

By the way, can any of you suggest a place where i can get a trunk tray or cover for my Carens that is near Muntinlupa? Thanks!

[silicon]

By the way, can any of you suggest a place where i can get a trunk tray or cover for my Carens that is near Muntinlupa? Thanks!

There are not too many shops selling accessories for Carens, I have no idea kung meron sa may muntinlupa. But if you try to browse sa mga previous pages, you may get an idea on what to do. I remember a member posting pictures of what they did sa trunk area.... parang bumili ata sa Ace or similar hardware store ng mat/carpet at cut it according to the shape of the trunk. Hope this helps....

[bingski]

I'm already on 4,950 km and almost due na ko for 5K PMS. Where do you recommend should I go? I got my unit at Kia Libis. My SA recommend bringing my Carens at Kia Pasig, feedback nman po about their service. Mas ok ba sa Kia Mandaluyong (Signet) or the one at Pasay.

I know there have been discussions abt this before kaya lang ang haba na ng forum eh, di ko na mahanap which page. How much did you pay for the entire PMS, including parts to be changed, oil, and labor? Free dapat yung labor diba? Can I bring my own oil? Ilang cans yung nagamit?

Sorry if I have lots of questions about this, 1st time car owner po eh ;)

[ronaldlph]

I have been following this thread for quite a long time. I was able to testdrive the manual crdi and it really convinced me that the new car for our family is a Carens. I called one of KIA's dealership ( Cabanatuan ) and asked for trade in value of my revo glx 2000 ( gas ), and Mits GSR 97. As per policy daw, they only allow one vehicle for trade-in. The trade in value of my revo is acceptable at 300k. Isa lang kaya talaga policy ng KIA regarding trade in ? TIA..

emms1121, last saturday nakuha ko na carens ko..ganda performance...nag avail din ako trade in..
pwede kita matulungan sa trade in ng 2 sasakyan mo..dito ako sa manila..pwede mo ako ma contact 0917-882-3986.

if ever dito ka sa manila makakakuha, good thing din kasi brake in mo na din carens pauwi dyan sa inyo

[Tailhook]

update ko din po. Already added myself to the list via an earlier post but
could not locate myself on the latest list.

Ill try to post pics later of the simple audio set-up of my carens.

BTW does anyone know the type of bulb for our hi and low beams? Im planning on upgrading it to philips extremevision for better visibility. thanks



1. JuneT, Taguig, White LX A/T, Acquired April 2, 2007
2. ojela61, taguig, Cherry Black LX M/T CRDi, January 3, 2008 acquired
3. Mschumacher, Valenzuela, '07 Cherry Black LX M/T, CRDi, March 28, 2008 (corrected from 2007 to 2008 pala)
4. vinrem, bacolod, cherry black LX M/T- diesel, November 2007
5. mqavila, Quezon City, White EX A/T CRDi, 06 June 2008
6. bingski, Quezon City, Cherry Black LX M/T CRDi, December 11, 2007
7. silicon, Quezon City, volcanic red LX a/t CRDi, October 26, 2007
8. SalManila, Mandaluyong City, White EX A/T CRDi, April 2008
9. alvin314159, Pasig City, Black LX AT CRDi, May 2008
10. itlog na pula (mari), sta. rosa, laguna, white EX AT CRDI, December 2007
11. P0chie, Tayabas Quezon Prov.: Indiglo Blue LX M/T CRDI, Dec 8, 2007
12. comp08, Dasmarinas Cavite, Fine Silver LX M/T CRDi, May 17, 2008
13. seymorebutts, bataan, urban gray, LX M/T CRDi, May 2008
14. yhanyhan, san fernando, pampanga, aqua blue, LX A/T CRDi, April 2008
15. erick1, quezon city, cherry black,ex a/t crdi, oct 2007
16. Bobby <Suvfan> Cainta, Red, LX, A/T, Crdi May 8, 2008
17. neil (crichton) Paranaque, Red LX A/T GAS, June 13, 2007
18. Bluebeard, Alabang, Aqua Blue EX A/T Crdi, Jan 18, 2008
19. j_avonni, Quezon City, Cherry Black, LX, AT, CRDi, November 2007
20. jap_nice, Binan, Indigo blue, EX, AT, CRDI, April 2008
21. wiper,sn juan,volcaniicred, lx m/t,crdi,jan.2008
22. mondot, Roxas City Capiz, LX M/T CRDi Urban Gray,May 30,2008
23. altd white EX a/a crdi carens project 4 May 2008
24. magnus, aklan,2008 lx m/t CRDi white, Dec.16, 2007
25. jovill, q.c., 2008 Cherry Black LX CRDI A/T, June 4, 2008
26. b0gart, las pinas, 2007 Volcanic Red LX CRDi M/T, Dec 14, 2007
27. wayward, Iloilo City, LX M/T Crdi white
28. wavecxs, San Pedro, Laguna, LX m/t crdi fine silver, November 2007
29. yagbolz, Imus Cavite, 2008 Cherry Black LX CRDi A/T...07 June 2008
30.ronaldlph, Kamuning, QC. 2008 Urban Gray LX CRDi A/T..28 June 2008
31. Hanren, Baguio City, 2008 Clear White LX CRDi M/T, June 28, 2008
32. Kevin, Muntinlupa, 2007 Clear White LX CRDi M/T, May 2008
33. Tailhook, Legazpi City, Cherry Black LX CRDi M/T, June 20, 2008

[wiper]

I have my 5t km pms check up kia pasig. I am not satisfied with their service.
1) its not clean, only one or two mechanics is available.
2) at that time no lifter because they have a problem with meralco
3) the motor oil is pumped from a big drum and transfer to a plastic 4 gallon container there is a danger of dirt or small particles contamination.
4)They charge about 1,500 for the labor if I am not mistaken

On the other side
1) the staff is accommodating
2) technical know how is fair enough if they are not sure they asked assistance from the plant
3) the customer lounge is nice , clean and comfortable .