NAZA Ria reliability

[LeeHK]

Was driving up to Genting last week. Saw 3 Naza Ria overheat ( private owners not taxis).

Was stunned with the sheer number of them overheating on a single day!

How reliable are these cars ?

Owners care to share ? :hmmmm:

 

[BLANk]

Kia Carnival too...

its engine is very very sensitive...after some time...the head gasket gonna blown...

better get rid of this car...

 

[Grixism]

if u about to buy it, better think again, i heard lot of messy stories abt it

 

[DanzEterna]

need to jack up the car & leave the engine on the ground to change timing belt.
workmanship more expensive then buying the parts.

 

[LeeHK]

Hard to get good Korean car mechanics here ??

Better consider Made in Malaysia EXORA then. At least got 5 years warranty i heard ...

 

[Rex551]

I've driven one and must say, the gear shifts are quite smooth. But, petrol consumption will kill you. Great MPV for a big family but only if your pocket is big.

Hahehhaha

Stability on the highway when you're speeding is also quite different compared to a car. You get the feeling you're on a bus / coach.....

 

[EvolutionZ]

it was called Kia Carnival in 2002...then 2003 rebadged by Naza...and named Ria.
very spacious and nice to drive...powerful too. good built up and stable for long distance drive.

the drawback: super high fuel consumption, heavy maintenance - expensive parts, when mileage near to 100,000km, the water sips into the engine head gasket...thus resulting in engine oil mixed with water...u will see milky coloured engine oil....cause overheating and engine very noisy and power loss.
cheapest cost of repair is to buy an engine head...new one and replace all gaskets..overhaul top. estimated on economy way of repairing..rm8000 plus.

other than that...for a mpv...its luxury and nice to drive....


Exora comes with 175000km or 5yrs warranty. power wise....pick up slow but on smooth cruising..very fun to drive too....easier to maintain...

 

[flanker c]

proton exora more better then naza mpv coz:

fuel cosumption-exora win
sparepart-exora win
reliability-exora win
comfort-both
2nd value-of coz exora.
sporty look-exora win
spacious-both

 

[Grixism]

I've driven one and must say, the gear shifts are quite smooth. But, petrol consumption will kill you. Great MPV for a big family but only if your pocket is big.

Hahehhaha

Stability on the highway when you're speeding is also quite different compared to a car. You get the feeling you're on a bus / coach.....

i,ve driven one for a short distance, and i see the fc is quite acceptable, but its just a short distance lol