The Kia Sedona/Carnival Thread [ARCHIVE]

**utakabo** · March 16th, 2007 11:41 AM

sir correction lang po, merong v6 na sedona. lumabas yata ng 2004.

**eggman** · March 16th, 2007 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by utakabo

sir correction lang po, merong v6 na sedona. lumabas yata ng 2004.

Alam ko yung 2.5 V6 ang sinasabi mo...Pero its better kung yung bagong Carnival nalang!!

**mikey177** · March 16th, 2007 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by tim4h92

hello fellow tsikoteers,

I'm also thinking of buying a carnival, and from what i've read here, i'm pretty convinced it's a good buy. What do you think about the V6 variant?

From the comments on this thread, the V6 variant that came out around 2004 is a bit of a gas guzzler. Also, one Tsikoteer, witch, is planning to sell their Sedona V6 because of engine problems that were also discussed earlier in this thread.

I would also suggest either getting the 2nd gen diesel variant or the new CRDI model if you've got the funds.

Originally Posted by beamme

Mikey177, Im planning to take my carnival somewhere north soon, ginagawa pa ba yung daan sa may urdaneta?

Yup, there's traffic buildup in Nancayasan right before the Mitsubishi dealership and also at the main intersection because of road works in these areas. The situation is "bearable" during normal days, but if you're planning to pass through during Holy Week, I'd recommend using an alternative route instead.

**tim4h92** · March 19th, 2007 09:43 AM

Thanks for the inputs

What year is the 2nd gen? I'm beinbg offered a 2000 model diesel version for 300k, all orig. Would this be a good buy?

**witch** · March 19th, 2007 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by tim4h92

hello fellow tsikoteers,

I'm also thinking of buying a carnival, and from what i've read here, i'm pretty convinced it's a good buy. What do you think about the V6 variant? i'm considering it as an option also. Hope to hear your valuable inputs soon, thanks in advance!

Well, mine is 1999 V6 variant. Odometer reads 65000+ only (I seldom use, say once every 2 weeks only). Previously had a problem on computer box, because the guy who repair the alternator disconnect the battery terminal while engine is running (this is a big no) to test wether the alternator is charging. Anyway, I'm planning to sell it for P250t. Pinag-iisipan ko pa ng husto kasi I bought it last October 2005 at P375t. Sayang din kasi...ang sarap ng ride eh.

Goodluck to your hunting...

**mikey177** · March 19th, 2007 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by tim4h92

...What year is the 2nd gen? I'm beinbg offered a 2000 model diesel version for 300k, all orig. Would this be a good buy?

Here is what the Gen 1 to Gen 3 Carnivals look like (thanks to shauntot and diesoline for the photos):

What's the odometer reading on the Carnival you're thinking of buying? Pwede ka rin tumingin sa mga buy and sell ads para may general idea ka sa fair market value for that year model.

Originally Posted by witch

...Previously had a problem on computer box, because the guy who repair the alternator disconnect the battery terminal while engine is running (this is a big no) to test wether the alternator is charging...

witch,

Did the mechanic replace the whole computer box or just repair it somehow? How much did the repair cost, if you don't mind my asking?

Also, thanks for the info. I'll make sure mechanics that work on my ride don't make the mistake of disconnecting the battery terminal with the engine running.

**witch** · March 20th, 2007 03:29 PM

witch,

Did the mechanic replace the whole computer box or just repair it somehow? How much did the repair cost, if you don't mind my asking?

Also, thanks for the info. I'll make sure mechanics that work on my ride don't make the mistake of disconnecting the battery terminal with the engine running.[/QUOTE]

The mechanic said they just repair it. He charged me P9t. Brand new is about P25t. But I doubt if they really repaired it, baka kasi pinalitan lang ng surplus.

BTW, anybody knows how to fix weak front break? I seldom use kasi my ride, parang nag-stock sya after sometime. Ang effect ang hina ng kagat. Nangyari na sa akin ito last year, kaya lang di ko nakita what the mechanic did, sabi nya nilinis nya lang daw ang assembly.

**diesoline** · March 20th, 2007 05:53 PM

yup, brake problems are usually solved by cleaning them.

btw, i was at goodgear two weeks ago and the guy beside me bought a new electronic control unit for a gen1 tdic. if i remember right, he told me it cost him P4800.

**tim4h92** · March 20th, 2007 05:55 PM

I think nasa 70K ++ na yung mileage. actually prices for 2000 models range from 300-350k. Ganda ng gen2, pero if I'm not mistaken 2000 models have the gen1 look? with regard to spareparts, hindi naman ba problem to look for parts? thanks in advance

**mikey177** · March 20th, 2007 09:44 PM

The usual sources of parts for the Carnival are

Karmelcon (Banawe) -- tel. 414-3989
Fronte (Banawe) -- tel. 7120864 / 7120919
Goodgear (Pasay) -- tel. 8338382 / 5110376

Pag sa probinsya gaya dito sa Pangasinan, medyo mahirap ang parts dahil iilan lang ang naka-Carnival dito (even the casa in Dagupan gets a lot of parts from Kia Pampanga). Kaya kami ni diesoline pag lumuluwas ng QC, stock up on spare parts