hello guys ,I created this thread so that KIA owners could have a thread to chat,discuss and share ideas since obviously there is no thread for this particular brand of car. it seems is currently taking nigeria by storm with high numbers of kia cars you find on the road. hope this thread generates enough intrest. thanks

Kia owner rio07 1.4 liter engine manual transsmision.

Nice thread.

i own a 2010 cerato and she is a very sexy machine. i have not had any issues with her and her fuel economy is superb.

Waiting to see what'll be berra than the new optima 275 HP, i4 engine.
Sexy lil b*tch.

Kia Owners forum? What is this?

We all know KIA's have no SOUL

Get it?

Hmmm *crying* Why did i sell my "Akpo Aza" 2008 Cerato?

Akpo Aza = Call and Answer.

chuka5000:
Waiting to see what'll be berra than the new optima 275 HP, i4 engine.
Sexy lil b*tch.

Hmmmm, except this right?

Yeah here she goes, 3 year plus and still counting. No issues no worries, just change the bushings and the links recently. Currently approaching 70,000 klm .

chuka5000:
Waiting to see what'll be berra than the new optima 275 HP, i4 engine .
Sexy lil b*tch.

I first thought it was a typo, until I googled it! Mehn these koreans are going o!
And one monkey will be insulting kia, if I catch u ehn

GAZZUZZ:


I first thought it was a typo, until I googled it! Mehn these koreans are going o!
And one monkey will be insulting kia, if I catch u ehn

Hahhahahahhahaaaa now u know

Kia has really stepped up during the last 5years and the earlier they start giving it more respect

GAZZUZZ:


I first thought it was a typo, until I googled it! Mehn these koreans are going o!
And one monkey will be insulting kia, if I catch u ehn

When i first read about the theta ii engine 2.0t i shock wella. Later i started envying the engine, while looking for any optima or Sonata with the 2.0t badge on the boot.

Some people are obviously easily impressed. It's not about horsepower numbers, it's about putting those numbers to the pavement, and Kia has failed.

A 275 hp car that gets to 60 in 6.1 seconds

Or

A 240 hp car that gets to 60 in 5.5 seconds

Kia should stop lying. Or find better ways to transfer power to the pavement.

chuka5000:
Waiting to see what'll be berra than the new optima 275 HP, i4 engine.
Sexy lil b*tch.

erm... actually a mercedes CLA 45AMG is an i4 turbo and its better than the optima's performance and power.

lomomike:


erm... actually a mercedes CLA 45AMG is an i4 turbo and its better than the optima's performance and power.

360 HP for an i4. That bitch is sexier. U know say Benz pass kia nah.

Hi folks, my 2010 Cerato is giving me headache. I hear a knocking sound when u turn the steering left and right. Mechanics here have suggested that it poses no danger bu the sound is uncomfortable and most obvious when I drive over a pot-hole or a bump. It seems to be a common problem with Kia from my online researches.Had anyone experienced this or has solutions to it?

daVinci1:
Hi folks, my 2010 Cerato is giving me headache. I hear a knocking sound when u turn the steering left and right. Mechanics here have suggested that it poses no danger bu the sound is uncomfortable and most obvious when I drive over a pot-hole or a bump. It seems to be a common problem with Kia from my online researches.Had anyone experienced this or has solutions to it?

Stabilizer links?

Nope. It's not stabiliser links, bro. The noise comes from the neck of the steering. Let me post a similar case posted by another victim

Watch "Kia Forte/Cerato Knocking Steering Sound" on YouTube - Kia Forte/Cerato Knocking Steering Sound:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBTdDzQ3ris

bissalla:
Yeah here she goes, 3 year plus and still counting. No issues no worries, just change the bushings and the links recently. Currently approaching 70,000 klm .

Hi Bisalla. I own a 2013 Kia Rio. Can you please tell me where you bought your Sway bar links and Bushing from. Don't know any reliable KIA parts sellers in Lagos and the pricing in Dana motors is crazy. Thank you

daVinci1:
Hi folks, my 2010 Cerato is giving me headache. I hear a knocking sound when u turn the steering left and right. Mechanics here have suggested that it poses no danger bu the sound is uncomfortable and most obvious when I drive over a pot-hole or a bump. It seems to be a common problem with Kia from my online researches.Had anyone experienced this or has solutions to it?

Why don't you take it to their accredited dealership. Leave roadside mechanics. Might be the steering column. Might have to replace it for about 150k for a.second. hand own.

Tnx a lot, ekoboy. I'll do just that, maybe in PH or Owerri. These Kia cars sef. Lol.

hello nairalannders, I scratched my friends kia last night, Where can I get it fixed in Lagos? pls I need info ASAP

Why am I just seeing this thread lol. Kia Rio 2010 1.4l, just 4,000+ on the clock cos I only started using it last year. I turn the key, it answers. No problems. Had to change the clutch kit and fuel pump last year because it had sat in the house unused for close to four years but that's it.

Surprisingly punchy too. I leave so many BMW and Benz drivers behind on 3MB every Saturday I'm sure they'll be scratching their heads

rickkid:
Why am I just seeing this thread lol. Kia Rio 2010 1.4l, just 4,000+ on the clock cos I only started using it last year. I turn the key, it answers. No problems. Had to change the clutch kit and fuel pump last year because it had sat in the house unused for close to four years but that's it.

Surprisingly punchy too. I leave so many BMW and Benz drivers behind in 3MB every Saturday I'm sure they'll be scratching their heads

Welcome, how's ur radio? You actually didn't have to replace your clutch kit, when I bought mine I had same problem cause it was parked for 2years, I notice the piston inside the upper and lower clutches expanded a little sandpapering and clutch has been working fine for almost a year now.

GAZZUZZ:


Welcome, how's ur radio? You actually didn't have to replace your clutch kit, when I bought mine I had same problem cause it was parked for 2years, I notice the piston inside the upper and lower clutches expanded a little sandpapering and clutch has been working fine for almost a year now.

My radio is still AWOL Apparently I have to either take it to Dana or to Ladipo because replacing a damaged internal power line is a specialist job. Now I have no time to get to Ladipo because of my job and Dana quoted me something north of N25,000 so that's that for now. I either drive in silence or I use headphones

As per the clutch kit, I bought a new one altogether because I was terrified of fiddling with the car because I'd heard all manner of things about Korean cars so I didn't trust it lol. After 6 months of everyday use, I can see that all that noise was probably sponsored yikyak by rival brands or tokunbo importers. It handles like a race car, responds fast (too fast even), has excellent fuel economy and is low maintenance. Perfect car for a young working man. Even my girl loves it

Whew!! Thank God for this thread maybe it give me an answer . kia optima 2003 . the engine vibrations can be felt on the chassis .. Can be very annoying at times. Have changed 2 of the 4 engine seatings .. The Mech says the other 2 are OK. Yet he cant get rid of the vibration .. Pls guys any suggestions on how to fix this ... Other than the the car is perfect in over 10 yrs of use.. I will appreciate any help from u guys .. Thanks

MIB1:
Whew!! Thank God for this thread maybe it give me an answer . kia optima 2003 . the engine vibrations can be felt on the chassis .. Can be very annoying at times. Have changed 2 of the 4 engine seatings .. The Mech says the other 2 are OK. Yet he cant get rid of the vibration .. Pls guys any suggestions on how to fix this ... Other than the the car is perfect in over 10 yrs of use.. I will appreciate any help from u guys .. Thanks

Have your radiator fan been changed, is it connected directly?
Is your engine idling smoothly? Check the sparkplugs too. Such vibrations could arise from those afore mentioned parts.

rickkid:

My radio is still AWOL Apparently I have to either take it to Dana or to Ladipo because replacing a damaged internal power line is a specialist job. Now I have no time to get to Ladipo because of my job and Dana quoted me something north of N25,000 so that's that for now. I either drive in silence or I use headphones

As per the clutch kit, I bought a new one altogether because I was terrified of fiddling with the car because I'd heard all manner of things about Korean cars so I didn't trust it lol. After 6 months of everyday use, I can see that all that noise was probably sponsored yikyak by rival brands or tokunbo importers. It handles like a race car, responds fast (too fast even), has excellent fuel economy and is low maintenance. Perfect car for a young working man. Even my girl loves it

Is your car brand new?

If yes, is it up to a year, if no, is it in warranty? then it leaves me imagining how kia/dana group would be ill treating their esteemed kia owners.

rickkid:
Why am I just seeing this thread lol. Kia Rio 2010 1.4l, just 4,000+ on the clock cos I only started using it last year. I turn the key, it answers. No problems. Had to change the clutch kit and fuel pump last year because it had sat in the house unused for close to four years but that's it.

Surprisingly punchy too. I leave so many BMW and Benz drivers behind on 3MB every Saturday I'm sure they'll be scratching their heads

Lomomike I'm sure u missed the bolded

Still remember the title of this thread

lomomike:


Is your car brand new?

If yes, is it up to a year, if no, is it in warranty? then it leaves me imagining how kia/dana group would be ill treating their esteemed kia owners.

It's brand new but it's been parked since 2010 because I was away. I only started using it last September. I doubt the warranty still holds because apart from the time involved, the power line got damaged by my sister who switched the battery terminals (-ve into +ve and +ve into -ve). Don't think warranty covers that kind of damage.