@@clover8673 I have a 2011 Koup and a 2011 Sedan and I love them both. My red Koup gets way too many compliments for being a Kia and the manual makes it a blast to drive.
You prolly dont give a shit but if you guys are stoned like me atm you can stream all the latest series on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend for the last few weeks =)
@@alexavidal1074 yes. If it's got the 2.4 engine it's got some kick. I kinda wish I kept mine to pass down to my son. It definitely has blind spots being a koup. But it was a solid car.
Other then that, it was just regular maintenance and replacing wear an tear parts such as the breaks, bushings as well as the lower arms, pretty normal
I wanted to say your video is great. Ill tell you why. Many people from different countries pretty much lie to their subscribers and watchers by writing their title in english and then recording their video in a different language. Why they do that who knows. But also i love your entheusiasm. I genuinely could felt like i could like this car too. I would love to see your reaction when you get in a real sports car. If you loved so much about this kia... youd probably nut on a porsche or mercedes. Great vid man.
I was going to buy one a few years back and didn't go through with the deal. Now I am considering It again as a driving around town car just to do errands. Theirs Soo many good choices out there and I want more than one but can only afford one lol
2013 koup sx, still running strong. I can comfortably fit a five piece drum kit with hardware and cymbals in my koup. after shows people always ask me “wow you fit everything in there?!”. Yup, I do.
Just found your channel. Happy to see another petrolhead that dont give a shit about resale value and whether you can fit your extended family in the car
after 10 years, my 2011 Kia forte koup SX with the 2.4 liter theta 2 engine needed to be swapped, at 85,000 miles my engine began to tick really loudly and it went into limp mode. $10,500 later I'm here back with my koup, running good as new
I got this koup seen 2010 brand new..now nearly 11 years i use this car..the only problem had tu reset the ECU unit once in 8yrs use..the engine still good only the wheel i change to size 18 instead off 17 when 1st i bought it...
Please help me. I need your help. I spent much time seaching for Kia Forte Koup 2012 service repair manual on the Internet. If you please, show me how to find and download it on my Android device.
I have a 2010 Koup with 280k on it. Had it since 2011. Runs like a dream. I still take it on long road trips. And it's durable....I hit a deer in it going 80mph and drove it home. Love my Kia.
@@aril33113 , In my experience with a 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX purchased new as my daily driver with 108,000+ miles currently, it is fine for a long trip every so often (after doing your typical long trip checklist) but I wouldn't use it for constant road trips since I have a manual transmission, ride comfort is OK, tires are skinnier than normal on the SX trim so they cost a bit more to replace and have a higher chance of busting or damaging the wheel on hitting potholes or other road debris, seats can gets uncomfortable after many hours of sitting on it (you would need to add a seat cushion or lumbar support yourself), cargo space is average if you really need the space for lots of stuff (though backseat space is decent for people or stuff), the max weight it can carry per axle is low, MPG is OK at ~33 miles per gallon on average on highways, gas tank holds 13.7 gallons and will give you about 330 gallons per tank, and the parts on the car will wear down as typical or sooner (in my case, the front wheel bearings wore out). Everything else should work for long trips.
My sound system in the car (Bluetooth, radio, and even the aux) is starting to buffer after 6 years of use in a used car. The music will play then it will start buffering. Idk what the cause of that is ….
@@xXrumbaXx Ah I see. Well I can't argue with you, or them, either way. The rear pillar is somewhat large but I guess I never saw it as that obstructing.
hey, it is to suppose to be too strong to move, I would suggest to avoid that one, another thing is that try to get ur hands on a late 2011 or a 2012 model if possible
Bagi saya ok kereta ni sebab harga 2nd hand murah, sampai skrg x de la ape ape masaalah besar, cuma minyak tu mungkin makan sikit la sebab 2.0 cc kan haha
@@grivious31 I am also currently having a rattle sound issue while driving at slow speeds (under 30 mph) though on any flat surface and it sounds like it's coming from the inside under where my feet are under the steering wheel.
I just got mine yesterday and tbh.. it’s amazing It’s a 4 cylinder so it doesn’t consume fuel Like dat.. the parts are available online via eBay and other online shops.. trust me it’s an amazing ride
Not sure about the fuel cutting part as i did not experience it before but that Jerking while Iddleling part, sounds like a coil or a spark plug issue due to that it might me misfiring.
Oil change & basic maintenance is pretty standard, just treat it like a honda city, every 5 years you will need to change the plastic steering rack coupler, I f you know how to DIY like me it will cost you around RM30 only, over time the plastic knob that is thatch to the break paddle to trigger the break light will brake , and you just need to replace it with a screw which is free in my case, you might wanna consider adding some groundings which is pretty cheap as well as the old groundings will start to wear off. Get the 2.0 instead of the 1.6 because the 1.6 is known for it's ECU problem. No worries if the engine sound is kinda loud because it is completely normal, you will hear plastic creaking sound during cornering but it can be easily fix by adding strut bar to make the car stiffer. In the long run you might or might not face the side mirror problem (constant winding or unable to close or open) which again it is easy to fix which will cost you another RM30 if you DIY like me.
@@gordonsoo noted sir, thank you so much for your time and consideration of replying my question, i really appreciate it. I hope that it does benefits others that are going to buy this cars sooner or later. Thanks again :) have a great day !
Ive got one too, however i have the 5 speed sx and the overdrive is slightly excessive after 2nd gear its still fun as hell to drive. One of those cars thats not too powerful for the street nor too lacking, on that note these things are proven to make some big power on a turbo. 350 is the dyno claim and possibly up to 400+ on a larger turbo. Little fuckin civic lol.
I had this issue, too, back in 2018. I was driving home from work and it literally just stopped in the road. Everything shut down. My car was at the dealership for 6 mos waiting on a replacement engine. Luckily, though it was a real headache, the dealership was pleasant enough to deal with and eventually the new engine came in and was replaced without issue. It was a major issue with Hyundai and Kia engines all around. If you have an older version Kia like mine (2013 Kia Forte koupe SX) and you didn’t have any issues, you got lucky. It was a huge deal. I’ve since had no problems at all but just received the recall letter for the engine in January of 2021…kinda late for me. In any case, I’d still buy Kia in the future. Trust they’ve fixed the issue. If you’re on the fence, I’d say go ahead and get one because they really are good cars otherwise.
2 problems... crank shaft position sensor causing acceleration and starting problems - transmission sensor that was inside of the transmission causing a rough change Both cost around 60 USD total and 50 USD to change.
@@triniman3608 It’s crazy how that actually fixed it. I did run a scan just to double check and sure enough it was throwing a code for crankshaft position sensor. Appreciate that!
I got my 2010 Koup with 110k for $2000. 3 years strong with the Koup and zero issues. My wife has had a 4 door since 2013 as well with no issues. Its a back up these days and I refuse to get rid of it as it has been so reliable and fun to drive.
It is never labelled as a sport car by KIA, but it is certainly sporty looking car and with 2.0cc...it will get you on the road fast enough... Who need a car that gets you 0-100km in 6sec in congested federal highway anyway
I love my Koup, it has been 8 years now. The design is so captivating 👍
They look interesting, I own a e60 528i and I am looking to trade it in for a kia forte koup sx
@@clover8673 I have a 2011 Koup and a 2011 Sedan and I love them both. My red Koup gets way too many compliments for being a Kia and the manual makes it a blast to drive.
You prolly dont give a shit but if you guys are stoned like me atm you can stream all the latest series on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend for the last few weeks =)
@Gibson Javier yea, have been using InstaFlixxer for months myself =)
9 years, zero problems, still loving the drive
how many miles?
@@gasket1996 79800
@@gasket1996 but I traded it in today for the k5 gt
Would you recommend it as a first car? The 2013 model?
@@alexavidal1074 yes. If it's got the 2.4 engine it's got some kick. I kinda wish I kept mine to pass down to my son. It definitely has blind spots being a koup. But it was a solid car.
Just got one yesterday! Glad to see you still post about yours, Subscribed and can’t wait to keep watching 👌🏻
i changed the tyre size to 225/45/17 it helps with the ride comfort....it is a really good car
Very good video. I bought my daughter one for her first car. She loved it.
Other then that, it was just regular maintenance and replacing wear an tear parts such as the breaks, bushings as well as the lower arms, pretty normal
Of course I worry about how many people fit in the trunk lol
Love the video!
I wanted to say your video is great. Ill tell you why. Many people from different countries pretty much lie to their subscribers and watchers by writing their title in english and then recording their video in a different language. Why they do that who knows. But also i love your entheusiasm. I genuinely could felt like i could like this car too. I would love to see your reaction when you get in a real sports car. If you loved so much about this kia... youd probably nut on a porsche or mercedes. Great vid man.
I got one for a steal, its optioned out from the dealer , Love it
I was going to buy one a few years back and didn't go through with the deal. Now I am considering It again as a driving around town car just to do errands. Theirs Soo many good choices out there and I want more than one but can only afford one lol
I finally finished everything cosmetically on my koup. Time to do performance now
2013 koup sx, still running strong. I can comfortably fit a five piece drum kit with hardware and cymbals in my koup. after shows people always ask me “wow you fit everything in there?!”. Yup, I do.
Just found your channel. Happy to see another petrolhead that dont give a shit about resale value and whether you can fit your extended family in the car
I own one too same color and everything, it’s been a year now no issues runs great 👍 , perfect for a daily commute 25 mpg city ! In high way 30+
after 10 years, my 2011 Kia forte koup SX with the 2.4 liter theta 2 engine needed to be swapped, at 85,000 miles my engine began to tick really loudly and it went into limp mode. $10,500 later I'm here back with my koup, running good as new
I got this koup seen 2010 brand new..now nearly 11 years i use this car..the only problem had tu reset the ECU unit once in 8yrs use..the engine still good only the wheel i change to size 18 instead off 17 when 1st i bought it...
Please help me. I need your help.
I spent much time seaching for Kia Forte Koup 2012 service repair manual on the Internet.
If you please, show me how to find and download it on my Android device.
I have a 2012 regular Kia Forte Sedan for 7+ years now, still going strong and no major issues.
I have a 2010 koup. 250k miles and still purring
Is it good for traveling?
I have a 2010 Koup with 280k on it. Had it since 2011. Runs like a dream. I still take it on long road trips. And it's durable....I hit a deer in it going 80mph and drove it home. Love my Kia.
@@aril33113 , In my experience with a 2012 Kia Forte Koup SX purchased new as my daily driver with 108,000+ miles currently, it is fine for a long trip every so often (after doing your typical long trip checklist) but I wouldn't use it for constant road trips since I have a manual transmission, ride comfort is OK, tires are skinnier than normal on the SX trim so they cost a bit more to replace and have a higher chance of busting or damaging the wheel on hitting potholes or other road debris, seats can gets uncomfortable after many hours of sitting on it (you would need to add a seat cushion or lumbar support yourself), cargo space is average if you really need the space for lots of stuff (though backseat space is decent for people or stuff), the max weight it can carry per axle is low, MPG is OK at ~33 miles per gallon on average on highways, gas tank holds 13.7 gallons and will give you about 330 gallons per tank, and the parts on the car will wear down as typical or sooner (in my case, the front wheel bearings wore out). Everything else should work for long trips.
I had one for about three years 30,000 miles-100,000 never had a problem
Subscribed the moment you got in the trunk.
Lmaooo
My sound system in the car (Bluetooth, radio, and even the aux) is starting to buffer after 6 years of use in a used car. The music will play then it will start buffering. Idk what the cause of that is ….
boss can u answer me ? how much ringgit your car roadtax n insuran ?? pls reply .. bcause i love this car
Nice info mate
Thanks
I love to have one, hope it would be my good 2nd car
Me rn trying to research. Want to get this car!
Just hit 165000km ... Fantastic car to own
Absolutely a Fantastic car
I love my koup.
No one said anything about them blind spots, and the car feels like a boat because of the rear quarter panels compared to others. Still love her tho ❤
I don't think mine has discerning blind spots...
@@caseylayton4898 Friends who drive my car would say otherwise.
@@xXrumbaXx Ah I see. Well I can't argue with you, or them, either way. The rear pillar is somewhat large but I guess I never saw it as that obstructing.
It definitely had blind spots. And when my rear window tint bubbled, looking out the back at all became futile.
Aye man I like his vibe🔥
About to buy one
2011 Koup with 85 miles but has a problem with the shifter is a bit rough and hard to move.
are you getting a manual or an automatic ?
Gordon Soo automatic with shiftronic handle
Gordon Soo its not normal to be that strong to move right? What could it be?
hey, it is to suppose to be too strong to move, I would suggest to avoid that one, another thing is that try to get ur hands on a late 2011 or a 2012 model if possible
problem might be as small as the spring gone bad or some debris stuck or it can be as bad as a transmission or clutch problem.
It appears to be very hard for the passengers to go out from the back seat? 😕
It is actually not too bad if the passenger is not a 6 foot tall person like me, but the space is surprisingly ok for a coupe
Nak tanya berbaloi ke x ,jika saya beli kia koup second pada thun 2023 ..bole bg pandangan sikit tuan
Bagi saya ok kereta ni sebab harga 2nd hand murah, sampai skrg x de la ape ape masaalah besar, cuma minyak tu mungkin makan sikit la sebab 2.0 cc kan haha
the knocking is a easy fix its the front strut dampening rod cover it has come loose just glur it uptoo the top
Oh right that sounds simple, thanks for the info
Do you guys have rattle at the back of car while driving slow on bad roads?
@@grivious31 I am also currently having a rattle sound issue while driving at slow speeds (under 30 mph) though on any flat surface and it sounds like it's coming from the inside under where my feet are under the steering wheel.
@@SqeeG hey, it's the bushings of the sway bar, just behind the steering rack.
Bought them in my country for like 6$ the pair.
May i know how is the fuel consumption and wear/tear/maintenance/parts availability of this car? Im highly interested to get this car 2nd hand
I just got mine yesterday and tbh.. it’s amazing
It’s a 4 cylinder so it doesn’t consume fuel Like dat.. the parts are available online via eBay and other online shops.. trust me it’s an amazing ride
@@Ynflossy Thanks for your feedback David, I will go survey around for the car then XD
kia koup 2011 it cuts fuel always after you've removed the battery and keeps jerking when iddleling
Not sure about the fuel cutting part as i did not experience it before but that Jerking while Iddleling part, sounds like a coil or a spark plug issue due to that it might me misfiring.
@@gordonsoo thank you for the information I will check it
How can i change language to english its stuck in korean
wait what ? how is it in Korean ?
How about the maintenance sir ? If can explain in details thanksss
Oil change & basic maintenance is pretty standard, just treat it like a honda city, every 5 years you will need to change the plastic steering rack coupler, I f you know how to DIY like me it will cost you around RM30 only, over time the plastic knob that is thatch to the break paddle to trigger the break light will brake , and you just need to replace it with a screw which is free in my case, you might wanna consider adding some groundings which is pretty cheap as well as the old groundings will start to wear off. Get the 2.0 instead of the 1.6 because the 1.6 is known for it's ECU problem. No worries if the engine sound is kinda loud because it is completely normal, you will hear plastic creaking sound during cornering but it can be easily fix by adding strut bar to make the car stiffer. In the long run you might or might not face the side mirror problem (constant winding or unable to close or open) which again it is easy to fix which will cost you another RM30 if you DIY like me.
@@gordonsoo when it comes to routine maintenance, do you send it to kia sc or just normal garage ? And how much usually it cost ?
@@GunxStep i just go to normal garage usually cost me RM230 for a fosser 10W30 Full synthetic oil + oil filter + labor
@@gordonsoo noted sir, thank you so much for your time and consideration of replying my question, i really appreciate it. I hope that it does benefits others that are going to buy this cars sooner or later. Thanks again :) have a great day !
Yo Gordon, how's the fuel consumption tho?
Fuel Consumption is OK comparable with a honda civic
Can i say that most sport cars have stiffer suspension which make you feel all the road humps and pot holes. Mine does
Mine has lowered springs which was an option
Bro fuelsaving ?
I would say it is pretty good on that as well as long as you dont floor it all the time
You touch the gas pedal, the gas goes. I dont consider it great on gas but definitely has the pep to get you across the road.
Ive got one too, however i have the 5 speed sx and the overdrive is slightly excessive after 2nd gear its still fun as hell to drive. One of those cars thats not too powerful for the street nor too lacking, on that note these things are proven to make some big power on a turbo. 350 is the dyno claim and possibly up to 400+ on a larger turbo. Little fuckin civic lol.
anyone still drive this car in 2022?
Le me
Just learned about the faulty engines these cars have just because mine went out.
What caused it? Im literally about to buy one... but the lifters sound a little ticky...
Never heard of this. 9 years, no problem.
No problem to signal with mine and it has over 183k
I had this issue, too, back in 2018. I was driving home from work and it literally just stopped in the road. Everything shut down. My car was at the dealership for 6 mos waiting on a replacement engine. Luckily, though it was a real headache, the dealership was pleasant enough to deal with and eventually the new engine came in and was replaced without issue. It was a major issue with Hyundai and Kia engines all around. If you have an older version Kia like mine (2013 Kia Forte koupe SX) and you didn’t have any issues, you got lucky. It was a huge deal. I’ve since had no problems at all but just received the recall letter for the engine in January of 2021…kinda late for me. In any case, I’d still buy Kia in the future. Trust they’ve fixed the issue. If you’re on the fence, I’d say go ahead and get one because they really are good cars otherwise.
2 problems...
crank shaft position sensor causing acceleration and starting problems
- transmission sensor that was inside of the transmission causing a rough change
Both cost around 60 USD total and 50 USD to change.
I am having starting and acceleration issues.. I wonder if these parts are the issue
Yes change ur crankshaft sensor an u good to go
@@triniman3608 It’s crazy how that actually fixed it. I did run a scan just to double check and sure enough it was throwing a code for crankshaft position sensor. Appreciate that!
@@TheDriftGod21 no probs... I lookin for some body kits for mines but not sure where to get dem because I'm from caribbean
@@triniman3608 You might have to look up some korean suppliers but i’m not sure if they would ship there.. I think that would look nice
Owning a forte koup myself. Quite satisfied with overall looks,performance and features. However the usb port is kinda meh,cant charge my phone on it.
Indeed ! ... Now I remember
I love mine. I noticed the same issue, solved it with a 12v plug
Mpg?
The usb port is for a usb stick for audio files! Found that out after thinking the port was broke!
Enzo Vergara i own one and driving normally I get around 27 mpg, if driving carefully I get 32 mpg
Psychopaths: perfect a person can fit in the trunk and a car with style, Imma buy.
I just got a 2012 koup Kia Forte for $1500
Any issues?
I got my 2010 Koup with 110k for $2000. 3 years strong with the Koup and zero issues. My wife has had a 4 door since 2013 as well with no issues. Its a back up these days and I refuse to get rid of it as it has been so reliable and fun to drive.
Sell it to me bro hahhaa
Bro does koup have child lock?
Sounds like this guy has just fucked his car up and is complaint about his car because if his own doings
why do you look like your own voice is dubbed over you talking
I was using a separate voice recorder back then, so i guess that might be the problem
sorry but it's definitely not a sports car
Sport car looking car
It is never labelled as a sport car by KIA, but it is certainly sporty looking car and with 2.0cc...it will get you on the road fast enough... Who need a car that gets you 0-100km in 6sec in congested federal highway anyway
🤔
It was never meant to be a sports car. Period. But it does look sporty. Know the difference