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#40 of 103 Why does Esc have to be optional. by flc2006 Apr 09, 2007 (7:52 pm)
This car cost over $25,000 and it does not include Electronic Stability Control, why should i have to buy the leather package to get that life saving device, it should come standard it is still a great value for the money. Replies to this message: shadow99688 (Apr 22, 2007 10:53 am)
#41 of 103 New Style by cartman2 Apr 21, 2007 (4:56 am)
Hate to say it, but what cought my eye on my 06 was the grill. I really don't care for the new style, but the other improvements are great.   Bob
#42 of 103 07 Amanti by shadow99688 Apr 22, 2007 (10:33 am)
At the dealer here the assistant manager bought the only 07 Amanti that they got.
#43 of 103 Re: Why does Esc have to be optional. [flc2006] by shadow99688 Apr 22, 2007 (10:53 am)
Replying to: flc2006 (Apr 09, 2007 7:52 pm) ESC can be good or bad depending on your driving skill.   The bad side of ESC is I have seen many young drivers going too fast on corners relying on it to keep them out of trouble.
#44 of 103 New Grille for my 07 Amanti by magmax Apr 22, 2007 (11:45 pm)
When I decided to trade in my 05 Amanti on an 07 model in January I had been looking at the Korean website for information and pictures on the upcoming model. What struck me especially was the elegant grille on the Amanti in Opirus form as sold everywhere except North America. I mentioned this to my dealer's sales manager at the time I bought my car and he said that he could arrange to have a Korean grille sent over through a friend. Well, it arrived last week and I had it installed and the car looks great! It's a grille with a set of fine slightly curved vertical chrome slats that really sets off the interesting headlight treatment of the Amanti. Mine is probably the only one like it in Canada and possibly North America but I wouldn't be surprised to see dealers offering this as an accessory. The grille just bolts into place and fits perfectly. I'll take some pictures of the car in the next couple of days and will post a front shot so you can see for yourselves.   MagMax Replies to this message: billh6 (Apr 25, 2007 3:28 pm)
#45 of 103 Re: New Grille for my 07 Amanti [magmax] by billh6 Apr 25, 2007 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: magmax (Apr 22, 2007 11:45 pm) I definitely am interested in seeing it, as I preferred the grill of my '04 Amanti compared to my '07 but wanted to upgrade due to the faster engine, better fuel economy, and the interior, which is awesome. Can't wait to see the pics. Bill H.
#46 of 103 2008 Amanti Here by magmax Jun 17, 2007 (11:44 pm)
It's been a while since I've posted -- family crisis -- but I wanted to share that the 2008 Amanti is due to arrive at my dealer's later this week. I understand that the only difference from the 07 model that I have is the return of standard rear seat heaters. Mind you, this is for the Canadian market. Apparently we still won't see the power operated pedals, rain sensing wipers, or even the in dash 6-CD changer. It's the only vehicle in its class that doesn't have a 6-CD changer and neither the dealer nor I can understand why some jerk executive in Kia Canada would have made such a stupid decision. I'll be writing them to ask. I think it's rather strange that the 07 models didn't show up here until the last day of 2006 while now we have the 08s at the end of June. I wonder if they'll replace this body style with something based on the Azera and it's due for mid 2008 as a 2009 model.   MagMax Replies to this message: billh6 (Jun 19, 2007 6:31 am) mikewellsesq (Jul 01, 2007 6:43 am)
#47 of 103 Re: 2008 Amanti Here [magmax] by billh6 Jun 19, 2007 (6:31 am)
Replying to: magmax (Jun 17, 2007 11:44 pm) I've been waiting to hear from you about the grill, as I would like to change mine, but I understand. I'm so sorry about your family crisis. Replies to this message: mikewellsesq (Jul 01, 2007 6:43 am)
#48 of 103 no Amantis to be had by billh6 Jun 19, 2007 (6:37 am)
A friend of mine contacted all 6 Kia dealers in our area and only found one, which did not have the features he was looking for, so they are ordering him one. What's the deal? I wonder why they are holding back? Supply and demand thing or are we just testing the '07 for the '08's?? I'm still delighted with mine (except for that white Hummer that gave me my first ding at the gym)
#49 of 103 Re: 2007 Amanti/Opirus Grille by mikewellsesq Jul 01, 2007 (6:43 am)
Replying to: billh6 (Jun 19, 2007 6:31 am) Look here for the Opirus grill for '07 Amanti's.   http://www.koreanautoimports.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=440   Amanti 2007 Luxury Chrome Grill [KNOPLG1] $295.00   "Introducing the all new Amanti/Opirus Luxury Vertical OEM Mobis Grill. This upgrade is only available by Mobis in Korea and other European countries. Give your North American Amanti the Stunning style and amazing quality of this Opirus Luxury Chrome Grill. An absolute must have for every 2007 Amanti. Includes the embedded Opirus center badge. Matching Badges and rear emblems also available to complete the Opirus conversion. This Luxury grill is a direct fit to all region Amanti's using factory mounts, no modification needed."   If I end up buying the Amanti, I will order one of these! I'd like to totally re-badge the car to Opirus. We need for these guys to make available a replacement steering wheel center cover with the Opirus badge, as well as the chrome license plate surround with Opirus replacing the KIA badge. Think of all the people asking "What kind of car is THAT? What's an Opirus?"

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