2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

[magnusthegreat]

Sir magnusthegreat, sayang nandito na ako sa china, sana nag mini eb na tayo sa bacolod hehehehehe

We'll do that...when ur back fr china. Maybe a road trip to san carlos.

[Hanren]

So far, my Carens has logged in 14,500 kms. So far, no major problems so far. However, I noted the following:

• Kalampag – Kung minsan, inisip ko paranoid lang ako. Nararamdaman ko na may kalabog pero yung mga passengers ko wala. Kung minsan, nawawala.
• ‘Tok’ sound – bumabalik balik ito every time I turn the steering wheel at a wide angle to the left.
• Tumama na ako sa mga paso ng halaman so may mga gasgas na sa bumper.
• Yung low ground clearance hindi na major issue sa akin because I make it a point to slow down on humps and potholes.
• A/C is fine. Cooling power has never been great.
• My parking is downhill. Kinakailangan kong pa adjust ang footbrake dahil mabilis lumuwang.
• I’m not my usual driving self whenever I use it di tulad nung mga dati kong naging sasakyan. Naging ugali ko na ang humataw at makipag habulan sa mga sasakyan ngayon.
• I’m beginning to lose trust in the after sales support based on feedbacks Lalo na at hindi maalaga ang “mother” ng Kia dito sa Pinas.
• Ganda ng ride– based on comments from 2nd and 3rd row passengers. Hindi daw gaano nararamdaman ang mga bato sa daan.
• Hirap magbalik ng car seat cover sa third row seats
• Madaling madumihan yung interior (beige kasi)

[jovill]

almost two weeks na wala pa rin yung door mechanism ko. Ok ang kia carens kaso ang problema yung after sales service hindi ko alam kung sa kia congressional lang ang pangit baka sa iba ok, dun kasi ako nag papapms kaya dun ko dinadala. next time subukan ko sa iba any suggestion kung san maganda, kasi nadala na ako sa kia congressional walang kwenta doon.

Warranty claims is really a pain in the ass even from other dealers especially if there is a part that needs to be replaced because they still have to order them. Any other bad experience from Congressional aside from the warranty problem?

[jovill]

almost two weeks na wala pa rin yung door mechanism ko. Ok ang kia carens kaso ang problema yung after sales service hindi ko alam kung sa kia congressional lang ang pangit baka sa iba ok, dun kasi ako nag papapms kaya dun ko dinadala. next time subukan ko sa iba any suggestion kung san maganda, kasi nadala na ako sa kia congressional walang kwenta doon.

Warranty claims is really a pain in the ass even from other dealers especially if there is a part that needs to be replaced because they still have to order them. Any other bad experience from Congressional aside from the warranty problem?

[wavecxs]

Reading post on warranty claims scares me a bit. About a week ago I said I don't experience any problems with the carens but just last week the suspension got worse and I think it will need checking real soon.

Isasabay ko na sa 25K PMS. Sana maayos ng walang problem.

[carchase]

Update lang po:
My 2009 EX Carens!
Icompare ko lang po kung pareho sya ng 2008 model based on this:

- 4 michelin Tires /AUX input on right side
- JVC HU - clear ng speaker at lakas ng bass/ di ko pa lang matingnan brand ng speakers

[valskie01]

Update lang po:
My 2009 EX Carens!
Icompare ko lang po kung pareho sya ng 2008 model based on this:

- 4 michelin Tires /AUX input on right side
- JVC HU - clear ng speaker at lakas ng bass/ di ko pa lang matingnan brand ng speakers

mine is 2008 ex. yes it has 4 michelin tires, jvc unit with aux input.

others are roof rails with crossbar, 2nd row seats(60:40 split)

[carchase]

mine is 2008 ex. yes it has 4 michelin tires, jvc unit with aux input.

others are roof rails with crossbar, 2nd row seats(60:40 split)

thanks sir!
Sliding rin ba yung 2nd row seat?

[valskie01]

thanks sir!
Sliding rin ba yung 2nd row seat?

yes it can slide forward and fold flat for more cargo space.

yung 2009 model na nakita ko isang dealer the second row seat is already bench type seat

[bluebeard]

Bought my EX January 2008 with 4 Hankook tires. Alarm system is original Korean unit "daw". Thus, there is no auto door lock when starting the car engine. No auto door lock either when speed reaches 40kph unlike the Winterpine alarm system of the 2007 models.