Kia Picanto [Merged]

**OhNow3P** · July 4th, 2008 04:39 PM

after 2 days of driving my picanto, i here some rumbling sounds, lalo na when idling... its coming from the compressor i think kasi pag off ang aircon, wala naman... and i agree about vibrations. i get it at 120+ kph, lumalaban ang steering... ano ba corerct tire pressure nito? kasi i got it from kia at 25psi, i upped it to 30psi.

**uwak18** · July 4th, 2008 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by kur0sawa

elo pica owners! kumusta ride nyo?

After 3 year its still in great shape. Hope we can have an EB soon.

Originally Posted by OhNow3P

after 2 days of driving my picanto, i here some rumbling sounds, lalo na when idling... its coming from the compressor i think kasi pag off ang aircon, wala naman... and i agree about vibrations. i get it at 120+ kph, lumalaban ang steering... ano ba corerct tire pressure nito? kasi i got it from kia at 25psi, i upped it to 30psi.

Have it checked. Ako nasanay nako sa sound specially sa mga door locks. Those sounds are caused by plastic part that are rubbed or are not aligned. One solution is to put old slim rubber slippers to eliminate sound. And also to reduce road noise. Use dynamat or similar product.

Vibrations at high speeds naman. Recommended pressure is 30 psi. Full load 32 psi. Using wider tires will reduce "kabig" sa steering wheel.

**atlas** · July 5th, 2008 12:52 PM

Hi guys!

Am newbie here. Right now i'm owning a 1997 civic. the Lxi variant to be exact. But am planning to get a picanto this month. i have talked to several agents and they have given me great deals. One is the trade in. they would buy my lxi at P190K plus they will give me a P50K subsidy for a total of P240K. that's almost a 50% down for the 2008 picanto.

However, there are two things that confuse me for the moment.

First, should i trade in my civic? would i not miss this car if i have my picanto with me?

And 2nd, some of my friends advice me to buy Getz instead. i have seen one and i'm impressed with the compartment. it's more roomy than that of the picanto. I know you guys have opted for picanto than the Getz since you're on this thread. My question is this, what made you choose for picanto than the Getz?

Hope you can give me sound advice for these.

Thanks

**OhNow3P** · July 5th, 2008 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by uwak18

After 3 year its still in great shape. Hope we can have an EB soon.

Have it checked. Ako nasanay nako sa sound specially sa mga door locks. Those sounds are caused by plastic part that are rubbed or are not aligned. One solution is to put old slim rubber slippers to eliminate sound. And also to reduce road noise. Use dynamat or similar product.

Vibrations at high speeds naman. Recommended pressure is 30 psi. Full load 32 psi. Using wider tires will reduce "kabig" sa steering wheel.

Thanks. what pa check ko? yung tumutunog? I will then, salamat. kaso i haven't received warranty card yet e. kaya bad trip pa. baka kunin ko sa Lunes.

*Atlas
you might miss the space. pero very responsive ang picanto, ewan ko lang ang getz.

*All
any E10 users? i read sa manual pwede e. gusto ko lang masure kung pwede. alam mo na, baka naman mali lang ang manual.

**samira** · July 6th, 2008 01:29 PM

[SIZE=2]To sir atlas
Personally i dont own any of these two cars, but it i were you and i have the money then i wont sell my old civic. Your ek civic is a very good reliable car especially if its well maintained, plus with its low resale value, i think its best you just keep the car for its sentimental value.
Regarding the getz or the picanto. Either of the two cars is good, cheap and quite reliable. But if its me i won't buy either, no offense to picanto owners. But if i were to pick one then thats the time i would have to decide, but for now i will choose the aygo!!!
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**atlas** · July 6th, 2008 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by samira

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[SIZE=2]Personally i dont own any of these two cars, but it i were you and i have the money then i wont sell my old civic. Your ek civic is a very good reliable car especially if its well maintained, plus with its low resale value, i think its best you just keep the car for its sentimental value.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Regarding the getz or the picanto. Either of the two cars is good, cheap and quite reliable. But if its me i won't buy either, no offense to picanto owners. But if i were to pick one then thats the time i would have to decide, but for now i will choose the aygo!!![/SIZE]

Thanks, Sir Samira.

Honestly, my first option is to keep my civic. until someone told me that i should sell it already since it's an 11-year old car. Mine has an automatic transmission and he said it's not advisable to keep an a/t car for 10 years. What's your personal take on this?

Second, my friends told me that at P240K,it's a great deal. since the price of 1997 lxi varies from 190 to 240K now a days.

My civic still runs smoothly. i have no problem with the engine although the extrerior and the interior need a make over.

**rai2k8** · July 9th, 2008 05:17 PM

Travelling to Manaoag, Pangasinan. Photo taken at NLEX

**kur0sawa** · July 10th, 2008 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by rai2k8

Travelling to Manaoag, Pangasinan. Photo taken at NLEX

it fun driving 150 km/s

i think i can still push it little bit hmmm maybe 160km/s or maybe next time i go out of town. Planning going to baguio hope my pica can make it!

it was just abit noise my RPM is at 4.5k at 150++km/s with or without A/C.

P.S. rai2k8 is my gf account

**kur0sawa** · July 10th, 2008 10:27 AM

waaaa! ang taas nmn ng tinaas ng pica! thus this mean in demand picanto here in ph!

http://philippines.kia-global.com/

**samira** · July 11th, 2008 12:11 AM

[SIZE=2]I inquired recently regarding the srp of a new picanto, the m/t goes for 550,000, the a/t goes for 590,000. wow so expensive na!!! mas mura pa ang vios na 1.3 j model. They are giving the vios j model with a big discount this month.

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