Brass 6th Gear January 29, 2018 Share January 29, 2018 (edited) Great to know that the K3 has 6 airbags. Any electronic or engine niggles to report for current owners? The facelift jazz looks pretty decent la, downside tho is that the 1.3 is rear drum brake. For the K3 is it disc brake throughout? SX is the almost 90k one.The one you are looking has only two airbags and no TC. Great to know that the K3 has 6 airbags. Any electronic or engine niggles to report for current owners? The facelift jazz looks pretty decent la, downside tho is that the 1.3 is rear drum brake. For the K3 is it disc brake throughout? SX is the almost 90k one.The one you are looking has only two airbags and no TC. All k3 has drum brakes except sx May consider it's different skinned cousin instead at about 2/3k more than this car Edited January 29, 2018 by Brass ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneggg 1st Gear January 29, 2018 Share January 29, 2018 i’m actually driving a jazz now and bought a k3 lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebeans Neutral Newbie January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 SX is the almost 90k one. The one you are looking has only two airbags and no TC. SX is the almost 90k one. The one you are looking has only two airbags and no TC. All k3 has drum brakes except sx May consider it's different skinned cousin instead at about 2/3k more than this car from my understanding all k3 are disc brakes all rounded my ride is K3 EX trim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerNg_185295 6th Gear January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 iâm actually driving a jazz now and bought a k3 lolUpgrade or downgrade? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sktan10 5th Gear January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 Upgrade or downgrade? In term of cc,is upgrade. In term of brand,to some people is downgrade.lol... So depends on how you/others see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawncjh 3rd Gear January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 In term of cc,is upgrade. In term of brand,to some people is downgrade.lol... So depends on how you/others see. I personally don't see a downgrade in brand tbh. KIA has been improving tremendously in recent years, personally thought of getting a K3 myself as well (still in consideration lol). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sktan10 5th Gear January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 I personally don't see a downgrade in brand tbh. KIA has been improving tremendously in recent years, personally thought of getting a K3 myself as well (still in consideration lol). Exactly.Buy the car which you like and not the brand. I drove kia before.Quality wise is as good as jap car which I currently driving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneggg 1st Gear January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 i take it as a upgrade in terms of comfort, space etc. i went to see the new jazz it’s almost the same price with the sx but a lot a lot less features n 2 air bags :( 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3v1LmAn69 2nd Gear January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 Hey fellas, potential owner here so hoping to get some feedback. How does the K3 EX compare with the Jazz 1.3? Able to share some of the pros & cons for each? Both are at similar price points at the moment. How many air bags does the K3 EX model have? The jazz only has 2 which is quite a bummer cause I'll be ferrying my family around. Build quality for both seem to be similar on the surface, not too sure about Kia's spare parts availability outside, for Honda pretty straightforward la. Sorry if this has been discussed before, many thanks! If you foresee will have family members in your car regularly, that you will drive at least 6yrs before changing car, I suggest topping up to get SX. Reasons: - 6 airbags, enhanced safety - memory driver seat, can set 2 positions - rear aircon vents. Back passengers will appreciate this feature on hot days - front ventilated seats. Can blow cool/warm air thru the seat to lower back. Shiok on hot days - good leg room for front and back passengers - driver and front passenger don't feel 'squeezed' in their seats - decent boot space, great for grocery shopping - 3 drive modes. If like to chiong then Sports mode. If want save on petrol then Eco - SX looks great! Need to get rid of the notion "jap cars are better than korean cars". This is true many years ago but not now. I think Kimchi cars have caught up, or even surpassed Sushi cars. Seeing more new K3s on the roads now. SX now prob 89k. I bought at 91k last Sep.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ongys80 Clutched January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 If you foresee will have family members in your car regularly, that you will drive at least 6yrs before changing car, I suggest topping up to get SX. Reasons: - 6 airbags, enhanced safety - memory driver seat, can set 2 positions - rear aircon vents. Back passengers will appreciate this feature on hot days - front ventilated seats. Can blow cool/warm air thru the seat to lower back. Shiok on hot days - good leg room for front and back passengers - driver and front passenger don't feel 'squeezed' in their seats - decent boot space, great for grocery shopping - 3 drive modes. If like to chiong then Sports mode. If want save on petrol then Eco - SX looks great! Need to get rid of the notion "jap cars are better than korean cars". This is true many years ago but not now. I think Kimchi cars have caught up, or even surpassed Sushi cars. Seeing more new K3s on the roads now. SX now prob 89k. I bought at 91k last Sep.. agree... I was previously driving a lancer EX before changing to the K3. I would consider the overall package and drive experience of the K3 much better than the previous lancer after driving it for a month. It makes a good family sedan. I signed at 95K, see the price now also bang wall... Wouldn't bang too much on the ventilated seat though.... what i considered too cold to use when I first got the car is now barely cooling... lol... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 agree... I was previously driving a lancer EX before changing to the K3. I would consider the overall package and drive experience of the K3 much better than the previous lancer after driving it for a month. It makes a good family sedan. I signed at 95K, see the price now also bang wall... Wouldn't bang too much on the ventilated seat though.... what i considered too cold to use when I first got the car is now barely cooling... lol... Becos of Ur spoilt butt? Or because the seats are spoiling? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass 6th Gear January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 from my understanding all k3 are disc brakes all rounded my ride is K3 EX trim Based on sgcm info 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
car_Boy_75 2nd Gear January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 Hey fellas, potential owner here so hoping to get some feedback. How does the K3 EX compare with the Jazz 1.3? Able to share some of the pros & cons for each? Both are at similar price points at the moment. How many air bags does the K3 EX model have? The jazz only has 2 which is quite a bummer cause I'll be ferrying my family around. Build quality for both seem to be similar on the surface, not too sure about Kia's spare parts availability outside, for Honda pretty straightforward la. Sorry if this has been discussed before, many thanks! If safety is your priority and not willing to pay for the top trim, maybe you can consider the Elantras.. 6 air bags, traction control and hill assist comes standard in all trims. Their basic trim is $76k.Elantra can be cheaper and they force you to take their bank loan nor insurance too.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornilius Neutral Newbie January 30, 2018 Share January 30, 2018 If safety is your priority and not willing to pay for the top trim, maybe you can consider the Elantras.. 6 air bags, traction control and hill assist comes standard in all trims. Their basic trim is $76k.Elantra can be cheaper and they force you to take their bank loan nor insurance too..Thanks for all the advise! Will dropby the Hyundai showroom soon. Went to the Kia Ubi showroom today and frankly the base trim K3 L is damn basic. No rear aircon vents, no front in-car lighting, really cheap feeling. Need to top-up 1k for leather seats and touchscreen radio. The EX is much better and the omv is 2k higher @ $14k. Their also giving u $2k off the sale price if u take a full loan. All in all, comparing with Kah motors Honda jazz 1.3, overall package much more practical & depre per year is less. But if there's 1 thing I must say tho, maybe it's just me but I kinda get tired of the K3 looks after awhile. Imho the jazz is the 'fresher' looking ride, just my 2 cents. Gotta decide by this weekend 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3v1LmAn69 2nd Gear January 31, 2018 Share January 31, 2018 Thanks for all the advise! Will dropby the Hyundai showroom soon. Went to the Kia Ubi showroom today and frankly the base trim K3 L is damn basic. No rear aircon vents, no front in-car lighting, really cheap feeling. Need to top-up 1k for leather seats and touchscreen radio. The EX is much better and the omv is 2k higher @ $14k. Their also giving u $2k off the sale price if u take a full loan. All in all, comparing with Kah motors Honda jazz 1.3, overall package much more practical & depre per year is less. But if there's 1 thing I must say tho, maybe it's just me but I kinda get tired of the K3 looks after awhile. Imho the jazz is the 'fresher' looking ride, just my 2 cents. Gotta decide by this weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sktan10 5th Gear January 31, 2018 Share January 31, 2018 Thanks for all the advise! Will dropby the Hyundai showroom soon. Went to the Kia Ubi showroom today and frankly the base trim K3 L is damn basic. No rear aircon vents, no front in-car lighting, really cheap feeling. Need to top-up 1k for leather seats and touchscreen radio. The EX is much better and the omv is 2k higher @ $14k. Their also giving u $2k off the sale price if u take a full loan. All in all, comparing with Kah motors Honda jazz 1.3, overall package much more practical & depre per year is less. But if there's 1 thing I must say tho, maybe it's just me but I kinda get tired of the K3 looks after awhile. Imho the jazz is the 'fresher' looking ride, just my 2 cents. Gotta decide by this weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ongys80 Clutched January 31, 2018 Share January 31, 2018 Becos of Ur spoilt butt? Or because the seats are spoiling? I'd like to think it's the seats... But maybe my butt spoilt lo... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potatoes 1st Gear January 31, 2018 Share January 31, 2018 Thanks for all the advise! Will dropby the Hyundai showroom soon. Went to the Kia Ubi showroom today and frankly the base trim K3 L is damn basic. No rear aircon vents, no front in-car lighting, really cheap feeling. Need to top-up 1k for leather seats and touchscreen radio. The EX is much better and the omv is 2k higher @ $14k. Their also giving u $2k off the sale price if u take a full loan. All in all, comparing with Kah motors Honda jazz 1.3, overall package much more practical & depre per year is less. But if there's 1 thing I must say tho, maybe it's just me but I kinda get tired of the K3 looks after awhile. Imho the jazz is the 'fresher' looking ride, just my 2 cents. Gotta decide by this weekend ð¬ Haha....any car u buy, some ppl will also get tired after sometime. I guess that's why some ppl change car every year. Somehow, any k3 on the road catches my eye. It will be even more exciting when the 2019 Stinger Forte reach our shores. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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