2004 NAZA Ria GS from Malaysia - Comments

Very nice car... U never know after you experience it...

A lot of businessmen using it lah...don't worry... Big enough to put in 2 smart car...

If you take out all the seats...=)

Normally facing the problem due to the high fuel consumption...

But can change to gas gua...

RM3~4k.

Any others comments?

I am thinking to buy second hand nazaria around the year of 2004 or 05. Is there any major changes to the absorber or other parts to make it better in roads.

Please advise me the different between the new nazaria and the 2006 and below.

Respond to original poster:

You just got your driving license, and your car most recent distance just reach 20500km on the clock/dial.. too early to conclude this was a good/superb car/MPV.. here is my advice, be aware of your RIA engine, it's using a Rover engine, it will blew head gasket without any warning on average of 40000km-55000km on the clock.. You will find out that engine oil will leak from that gasket and go through to radiator and mix with coolant.. In this case, your car will lose power and will stop running anytime, at any place.. so be careful.. that time you will need to replace your overall engine with the new one.. this was my experience with this kind of car, KIA Carnival.. my friend using NAZA Ria also had a same problem...

In Australia and New Zealand, "ALL" people who use KIA Carnival had a major problem with their engine.. some of them already replace the motor/engine 3 times within 4-5 years due to a blown head gasket and engine block crack... they need to wait until 3 month for replacing the engine due to high demand for replacing other Carnival engines under warranty... Try to read other reviews about the KIA Carnival at this site from years 1999-2004...

I just want to know more about Cars.

Naza Ria (Kia Carnival). So far no symptoms of engine overheating and engine oil leaking into coolant, and coolant leaking into the engine.

Believe all has already been resolved.

Naza Kia now is giving consumer 5 years warranty or 125,000KM, whichever come first for Naza Ria (Kia Carnival).

My Naza Ria already reaches mileage 185,000KM, so far had no major problem. (Maintenance done at Naza Kia service center).

I am considering buying a Naza Ria RS model. Can anyone offer any advice on what I need to do to avoid engine overheating / any modification on fuel consumption? Any other advice will help.

I'm driving a Naza Ria GS model manufactured 2004. Bought a brand new Naza. Overall it's a nice, comfortable family car. HOWEVER - Not to deny the maintenance cost is relatively high and parts are expensive. Imagine to change the timing belt; you have to have minimum RM 3700.00 in pocket. To fix a leaking hose (water coolent) cost me RM 93.00. Thinking of changing the crank shaft sensor kit? Part that starts the car will cost you over RM 200.00. The other thing - the water coolant (at the reserve water tank) - it drained out - I presume there is a leaking somewhere. Please advise.