2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

[bluebeard]

Talaga?? Wow, considering that the Carens is actually wider than the Innova (1800mm for the Carens and 1770mm for the Innova), the Tucson must really be wide. :D

Ooops... Sorry for this mistake. Tucson has a 1796mm width only. I want to clarify that Tucson has a wider rear door opening (NOT rear door nor body width); 110cm for carens vs 115cm for tucson. Reason I say this is becuz the carens strap for securing a flat tire at the rear storage does not reach strap hooks on the sides.

[jarx]

Interested ako sa Carens, nagtataka lang ako kung bakit may nawalang features, hindi ba dapat bumaba pa price dahil malakas ang peso ngayon?

Anyway, nagpapa test drive ba lahat ng dealers? Thanks!

[silicon]

average FC ko for city driving is 8.8km/l shell ang diesel... I drive an a/t...
4100+ na ang reading ng ODO ko...4 month old Carens LX

[mqavila]

Interested ako sa Carens, nagtataka lang ako kung bakit may nawalang features, hindi ba dapat bumaba pa price dahil malakas ang peso ngayon?

Anyway, nagpapa test drive ba lahat ng dealers? Thanks!

Yes, I believe all dealers offer a test drive. Although, depending on the dealer, you might have to schedule this to make sure that a testdrive vehicle is ready when you walk in.

As for me, I was able to immediately testdrive the Carens when I walked into Kia Novaliches. With Kia Signet, I talked with bro ace8tan (here in the forums) to arrange a testdrive when I visited his dealership. With Kia Libis naman, I went there to check out the Carens but I was requested to go back for the testdrive since their testdrive vehicle was not there when I walked in the first time.

But for sure, you'll be able to testdrive this beauty with all dealers. In fact, if you're lucky (like some of our members here), you might even be allowed to testdrive the Carens for several days! I wasn't as lucky but that's okay.

[jarx]

Thanks!

Sa mga nakapag test drive for a few days, pahingi naman names and contact details nung dealer/agents niyo. Trying it out for a few days would really help me decide! Thanks!

[fireblade]

Thanks!

Sa mga nakapag test drive for a few days, pahingi naman names and contact details nung dealer/agents niyo. Trying it out for a few days would really help me decide! Thanks!

Kia Sgt Esguerra lent me their Carens for about 7 days. I felt kinda sad that I did not get it and opted to get an Innova but their management is very reasonable. No commitment, no ties whatsoever. Thats where I discovered I wanted something else but Carens is also a good choice.

[itlog na pula]

ricky, my dad's old car plate was AAS-200. pangasinan kasi kami so sa region 1 start mga A...

medyo mahal talaga thule pero sila lang alam ko may box. i'm trying to avoid getting the usual luggage tray. maliban sa parang hindi bagay at hindi aerodynamic, the box would prevent stuff from getting wet or dirty. although i'm not sure kasi kung may ibang brands na merong similar product like thule's...

[mqavila]

ricky, my dad's old car plate was AAS-200. pangasinan kasi kami so sa region 1 start mga A...

medyo mahal talaga thule pero sila lang alam ko may box. i'm trying to avoid getting the usual luggage tray. maliban sa parang hindi bagay at hindi aerodynamic, the box would prevent stuff from getting wet or dirty. although i'm not sure kasi kung may ibang brands na merong similar product like thule's...

Ah ok. Akala ko the LTO will simply re-start the 3-letter/3-digit license plate system....

Well... no rush for me to get a roof carrier... besides, I still don't know when the heck my car plan will be approved... nakaka-inip talaga...

[wayward]

By the way, has anyone installed a roof rack on their Carens already?[/quote]

guys, share ko lng pix unit ko. Installed a carryboy roofrack, opted for this one since this is by far the most practical choice for me, price wise
A matter of gettin used to sa looks, but as to use and functionality it serves me well.
BTW, has anyone donned his/her unit with leather seat covers? paki post naman pix...tnx n happy motoring to all

[mqavila]

guys, share ko lng pix unit ko. Installed a carryboy roofrack, opted for this one since this is by far the most practical choice for me, price wise
A matter of gettin used to sa looks, but as to use and functionality it serves me well.
BTW, has anyone donned his/her unit with leather seat covers? paki post naman pix...tnx n happy motoring to all

That looks nice bro! How much is a carryboy roofrack? Also, since your Carens is an LX, you had roofrails installed? How much? Doesnt that void the warranty though?

Ako din, I want to see someone's leather seatcovers.

[battaglin]

By the way, has anyone installed a roof rack on their Carens already?

guys, share ko lng pix unit ko. Installed a carryboy roofrack, opted for this one since this is by far the most practical choice for me, price wise
A matter of gettin used to sa looks, but as to use and functionality it serves me well.
BTW, has anyone donned his/her unit with leather seat covers? paki post naman pix...tnx n happy motoring to all[/quote]

I hope you don't put too much weight on that rack. Alam ko limited weight lang pwede icarry nyang carryboy. Their roofrails doesnt seem built for heavy loads.Nagbutas sila sa roof?
Thule website says they have no available carry system yet for the Carens with factory roofrails. Malapad kasi yung crossbar. I could not attach my thule bike rack and the standard basket carrier. Pwede siguro itatali ko na lang.

[itlog na pula]

I hope you don't put too much weight on that rack. Alam ko limited weight lang pwede icarry nyang carryboy. Their roofrails doesnt seem built for heavy loads.Nagbutas sila sa roof?
Thule website says they have no available carry system yet for the Carens with factory roofrails. Malapad kasi yung crossbar. I could not attach my thule bike rack and the standard basket carrier. Pwede siguro itatali ko na lang.

yup, usually these racks are limited to 75 kilos average. that's 1 & 1/5 bags of rice. Pero siyempre mabigat din isang sako...

someone in canada at the kia forums (www.kia-forums.com) managed to install an thule atlantic box. ang naging problema ata is with the antenna. kailangan atang alisin habang nakakabit yung box.

i hope thule will come out with a box or rack for the carens real soon...

[j_avonni]

guys, share ko lng pix unit ko. Installed a carryboy roofrack, opted for this one since this is by far the most practical choice for me, price wise
A matter of gettin used to sa looks, but as to use and functionality it serves me well.
BTW, has anyone donned his/her unit with leather seat covers? paki post naman pix...tnx n happy motoring to all

That's nice. How much? Did they bore your roof?


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[silicon]

any LX owners that installed fog lamps? is there really a big difference driving at night with the original fog lamps installed? thanks!

[vinrem]

Heres my FC update, we travel last saturday from iloilo to roxas city and back, my FC is around 12km/li, LX A/T, 80% highway and 20% city. Speed is from 90-120kph. Lagpas minsan sa 2000rpm lalo na if im overtaking big buses.

[itlog na pula]

any LX owners that installed fog lamps? is there really a big difference driving at night with the original fog lamps installed? thanks!

silicon, i have the original fog lamps and i hardly use them. hindi ako masyadong nalalakasan sa kanila although i don't know what is the wattage of the lamp itself. yung "throw" kasi ng fog lamps doesn't seem to be that far. the headlights are more than enough for the purpose. of course i may be comparing these with those installed in my itlog. but these are "pencil-throw type" fog lamps.

[mqavila]

silicon, i have the original fog lamps and i hardly use them. hindi ako masyadong nalalakasan sa kanila although i don't know what is the wattage of the lamp itself. yung "throw" kasi ng fog lamps doesn't seem to be that far. the headlights are more than enough for the purpose. of course i may be comparing these with those installed in my itlog. but these are "pencil-throw type" fog lamps.

Sheesh, I'm so dense! So, THAT'S why your handle is "Itlog na Pula"!

[crichton]

Sheesh, I'm so dense! So, THAT'S why your handle is "Itlog na Pula"!

ako pala dapat e "itlog na dilaw" naman

sir itlog, buhay pa ba yung red car mo? ako sadly i had to sell my reliable lancer, although i'm happy i got the carens

[itlog na pula]

Sheesh, I'm so dense! So, THAT'S why your handle is "Itlog na Pula"!

Haha! buti na nga lang at hindi "ITLOG NA MAALAT"!!!

[itlog na pula]

ako pala dapat e "itlog na dilaw" naman

sir itlog, buhay pa ba yung red car mo? ako sadly i had to sell my reliable lancer, although i'm happy i got the carens

yes, it's still with me although i leave her at my farm in pangasinan for now.

"rally-look" theme ko sa kanya. although stock engine nga lang (el kasi kaya 1300 lang. ). pero made a couple mods na rin. upgraded front discs/rear discs, rear wiper, evo suspension, rally-style mudflaps. did these initial mods muna bago ko sana swap engine. kaso, ubos na fera..

pardon po for the ot...