2007 Kia Carens [ARCHIVE]

[Kape]

Actually, when I did my rounds of the many Kia dealers, I noticed that all of the SAs who entertained me (from Kia Libis, Signet, Novaliches, Diliman, Sucat, Pasig) were all quite knowledgeable about the Carens and were all very accommodating... so I don't think you'll really make a bad choice when it comes to choosing your SA.

Siguro, it will all boil down to which dealer can get your desired variant and color as well as to which dealer can give you the best deal.

True!

If I may just add, make sure the SA discloses what available stock they have. As it turns out, the EA and EB series have a sizeable number of differences in the packaging. Backreading here really pays off.

And I've been reading about Libis giving out freebies. Of course, always squeeze out the best deal, ika nga.

[mqavila]

It's been a week since I got my Carens LX/AT (EA series) from Signet. So far, these are the things I've done:

1. Blessing in Antipolo Church
2. Complete replacement of Audiovox alarm by distributor along EDSA Kalayaan - the alarm is a much better model actually so my morning's worth of waiting was well worth it at no extra charge. The packaged alarm kasi had one remote not working at all so Audiovox decided to replace the entire installation with a new model.
3. Chrome Side Mirror Covers, Chrome Door Handle Covers, Rain Gutter - from Goldrich at Banawe c/o Ms. Leony (7414676/7126610). Other accessories on hold muna like the interior mouldings, headlight cover, leather seat covers)
4. Leather wrapping of shift knob by SeatMate Mandaluyong. 5311299 look for Francis
5. Replace driver, passenger mats with heavy duty stuff similar to 3M. I bought by the yard at SM kasi mas mura lalabas and the driver side mat is shaped oddly because of the foot rest cut-out.
6. Used the same material from #5 for cargo bay matting covering up to the folded 3rd row seats.

As you can see, I've been busy Now I just need to take pics and post here.

Peace!

Hi bro! I would really appreciate seeing a pic of your cargo bay matting...I'm also trying to figure out how I'll cover that up. So, I assume that means that Goldrich didn't have any cargo bay liners available? One other accessory that I've been telling the guys (and gals) here that I would want is the rear bumper protector (a rubber strip placed on the rear bumper to protect from scratches whenever loading cargo)...

[Kape]

No cargo bay liners from Goldrich bro, kaya I took the matter into my own hands I'm actually getting cues from your posts here on accessories and asked Leony (Goldrich) about that rear bumper rubber protector but nada for now.


Pics to follow bro :thumbup:

[mqavila]

No cargo bay liners from Goldrich bro, kaya I took the matter into my own hands I'm actually getting cues from your posts here on accessories and asked Leony (Goldrich) about that rear bumper rubber protector but nada for now.


Pics to follow bro :thumbup:

Looking forward to your pics bro!

[Mschumacher]

oi i know how to drive... wala ka lang trust sa kin.
tsaka as if pinapahiga mo ko sa likod while drive ka
sayang lang ung likod nde nagagamit

Ang kapal mo a. may Unan ka na nga sa likod at lagi na nga siya naka bed mode e.

[Mschumacher]

No cargo bay liners from Goldrich bro, kaya I took the matter into my own hands I'm actually getting cues from your posts here on accessories and asked Leony (Goldrich) about that rear bumper rubber protector but nada for now.


Pics to follow bro :thumbup:

Bro ikaw ba yung nakasalubong ko sa Signet mandaluyong nung nagpapa PMS ako. And ikaw ba yun nag reklamo with regards dun sa swivel ng aircon ng unit mo. ano na nangyari? Ni replace na ba. post mo mga pics ng modification mo?

[Kape]

Bro ikaw ba yung nakasalubong ko sa Signet mandaluyong nung nagpapa PMS ako. And ikaw ba yun nag reklamo with regards dun sa swivel ng aircon ng unit mo. ano na nangyari? Ni replace na ba. post mo mga pics ng modification mo?

I think that was me. It was such a bizarre glitch, the swivel for the A/C louvre passenger center side just fell apart, 10 hours after they delivered the unit. Pinalitan naman ng Signet yung buong A/C louvre assembly the other day and they were apologetic.

Where you the one who asked me about the fog lamps or yung na-meet ko sa lounge the other day while they were installing the louvres assembly?

[Kape]

Here are the chrome accessories: Side Mirror Covers, Door Handle Covers and Rain Gutter from Goldrich. The Side Mirror covers are partial covers lang and take a little bit of getting used to and the fit isn't that snug but they work for me still - for the purpose of accentuating the side mirror.

[Kape]

This is what I did so far sa loob: Leather wrapped shift knob and the "do-it-myself" cargo bay liner covering up to the 3rd row folded seats. I like the way the bay liner turned out kasi the material is flexible and can be folded up nicely when I need the 3rd row seats but matibay since it is made of similar material to those 3M mats. Not bad for P 1,999.75 (This sells for that amount per yard at SM Bicutan and one yard is all you need ) plus P 550.00 for the touch of leather from Seatmate.

[yhanyhan]

how much po sa side mirror covers and door handle covers?

[P0chie]

This is what I did so far sa loob: Leather wrapped shift knob and the "do-it-myself" cargo bay liner covering up to the 3rd row folded seats. I like the way the bay liner turned out kasi the material is flexible and can be folded up nicely when I need the 3rd row seats but matibay since it is made of similar material to those 3M mats. Not bad for P 1,999.75 (This sells for that amount per yard at SM Bicutan and one yard is all you need ) plus P 550.00 for the touch of leather from Seatmate.

- Nice sir I was also planning to buy the same, hindi ba mahirap gupitin... 1,999.75 / yard ba yan sir... Thanks

- We also have the same side mirror chrome, medyo mahirap lang ikabit, kelangan ko pa dadagan ng adhesive.. pero alam ko yun lang available.. nice pics.. sir thanks...

[P0chie]

- Nga pala mga sir tanong ko lang, I notice on my carens whenever I park(footbrake) sa medyo sloping road tapos bumaba ako o medyo galawin ko sasakyan may tumutunog sa ilalim.. pero pag sa pantay o hindi naka footbrake wala naman... Did you notice tha same... I was planning to have it check on my first PM next month...

- I replaced my steel rim pala sir with Rota mags.. I will share the pics. later..

[P0chie]

Just want to share my newly installed Rota Mags...
Size 15 na rin kinabit ko para di ako magpalit ng goma at di masacrifice ang ride quality.. pinili ko na lang yung sagad ang spoke sa gilid para malaki tingnan mukhang 16 na rin......

[ace8tan]

nice mags bro! congratz sir kape sa new ride nyo....

[vinrem]

Just want to share my newly installed Rota Mags...
Size 15 na rin kinabit ko para di ako magpalit ng goma at di masacrifice ang ride quality.. pinili ko na lang yung sagad ang spoke sa gilid para malaki tingnan mukhang 16 na rin......

WoW!!! Ganda bro!!! inggit tuloy ako

[carbomb]

ako nakabili ako ng matting for the cargo area sa ace hardware. color black na parang spike-to prevent the cargo from sliding from one corner to another.
around 500 below ang damage, sori nakalimutan ko na medyo 2 months na yun eh, well madali lang siyang gupitan para eksakto sa buong cargo area mo.

[Mschumacher]

I think that was me. It was such a bizarre glitch, the swivel for the A/C louvre passenger center side just fell apart, 10 hours after they delivered the unit. Pinalitan naman ng Signet yung buong A/C louvre assembly the other day and they were apologetic.

Where you the one who asked me about the fog lamps or yung na-meet ko sa lounge the other day while they were installing the louvres assembly?

Yup ako yun sa foglamps. kamusta naman an break-in ng unit mo. OK ba ang performance. Ilan ang FC mo.

[Mschumacher]

Guys May nakaranas ba sa inyong nagloko yun release ng hood. Sa akin kasi hindi ko na mairelease yun hood ko e. Kanina, While I was trying to pop open my hood. Ayaw siyang mag open e. Baka dalhin ko siya sa service center bukas.

Heheheh yesterday while I'm on my way home coming from banawe nakakita ako ng 2 carens. and today nakasalubong naman ako ng 3 units. Hehehe mukhang dumadami na ang mga carens owners a. Hope that we could have our own club na. What do you say guys and gals.

[SaKuRa]

Guys May nakaranas ba sa inyong nagloko yun release ng hood. Sa akin kasi hindi ko na mairelease yun hood ko e. Kanina, While I was trying to pop open my hood. Ayaw siyang mag open e. Baka dalhin ko siya sa service center bukas.

Heheheh yesterday while I'm on my way home coming from banawe nakakita ako ng 2 carens. and today nakasalubong naman ako ng 3 units. Hehehe mukhang dumadami na ang mga carens owners a. Hope that we could have our own club na. What do you say guys and gals.

Id say :MAGWORK KA NA! hehehe
san service center ka punta???

[bingski]

Just want to share my newly installed Rota Mags...
Size 15 na rin kinabit ko para di ako magpalit ng goma at di masacrifice ang ride quality.. pinili ko na lang yung sagad ang spoke sa gilid para malaki tingnan mukhang 16 na rin......

How much po yung Rota Mags? ganda!!! and where did you buy it/ got installed?

Thanks!