2015 Forester 2.0

[Darryl]

haha, that is me. 10 years ago like that, 10 years later still the same.

 

What about you? Have you gotten your ride?

Yupe got the XT.

[Wrxykh]

haha, that is me. 10 years ago like that, 10 years later still the same.

 

What about you? Have you gotten your ride?

 

Just get XT if you can affort it and there is no or minimal panalty to upgrade. At least for XT you are unlikely to regret as you have got the top tier of Forester.

 

FC wise is really depending on your right foot and your routes, some bro can get the 13km/l from XT, which is really not too bad!

[Axela72]

oic, I remember you choose car base on on value for money, so in your opinion XT is more value for money than it's N.A. then?

 

Yupe got the XT.

 

[Sopskysalat]

If you do some reading, CVT has no fixed step.

It is always in a gear ratio rang, eg, 4.5-0.38.

If I am correct, the gear will vary between these range, varying between say a cone shape to adjust the engine speed, normally in optimum range for the engine to cruise or accelerate.

 

If you study the specification sheet, the so called "8 speed" has pre-determined ratio to jump between lower or higher gear, emulating an 8 speeder or 6 speeder depending on mode you chosen.

 

I have tried this lineartronic CVT and reckon it is by far the most smooth CVT with power ever driven by me.

Too bad, I chose a MPV or my fav FXT which I told my wife I kinda "regretted" not getting a FXT though the MPV has adequate power too.

 

Jus curious about the Forester XT's lineartronic CVT gearbox, from MI website, so its actually a 8-speeder?

Meaning the Legacy lineartronic CVT gearbox also the same or its a normal 6 speeder CVT?........ since both XT and Legacy do have SI drive

 

[Darryl]

oic, I remember you choose car base on on value for money, so in your opinion XT is more value for money than it's N.A. then?

Yeah, where else can you get a car with 240 horse power, electronic tailgate, sun roof, touch screen HU, great drive at 126K.

 

Of course it cannot fulfill all my criteria but you have to decide on what you want. Like some bro's good advice here, there is no perfect car. Even if there is, it might be out of our budget. So, got to give and take...

 

Of course NA is also value for money. VALUE depends on individual perception. What I consider as value to me might not be value to you. Some bros here are not interested in the power and can live with a manual tailgate so to them NA is damn freaking value for money too.

 

So I suggest you not to ask too much around and then get yourself swayed especially after you have signed. What we can offer is our point of view, they might be different from your point of view. Have some confidence in your own choice man..... Cheers

[Bluemice]

Bingo!  I took possession of my white forester premium in early Aug.  No time to write reviews. Been busy on the roads daily with the car chalking up mileage. Very fun car to drive I must say.  Exceeded me and my wife's expectations. FC avg 11.6 km/l. The experts' and XT users' reviews on Forester are very true and spot on. What you want to know about the car?

 

what additional items did u add to the ride ?

window visor ?

boot tray ?

etc ?

 

 

thanks

[Axela72]

thx for the enlightenment again. Yes, what you have mentioned like electronic tailgate, sunroof etc is not important to me. The extra power is good to have but is only consider as a bonus to me. The only thing that I can think of which is very valuable to me is the better sound systems from XT but at the expense of poorer FC & reliability. Never test drive the XT so no idea whether it is a much better drive car then the N,.A.

 

Yeah, where else can you get a car with 240 horse power, electronic tailgate, sun roof, touch screen HU, great drive at 126K.

 

Of course it cannot fulfill all my criteria but you have to decide on what you want. Like some bro's good advice here, there is no perfect car. Even if there is, it might be out of our budget. So, got to give and take...

 

Of course NA is also value for money. VALUE depends on individual perception. What I consider as value to me might not be value to you. Some bros here are not interested in the power and can live with a manual tailgate so to them NA is damn freaking value for money too.

 

So I suggest you not to ask too much around and then get yourself swayed especially after you have signed. What we can offer is our point of view, they might be different from your point of view. Have some confidence in your own choice man..... Cheers

 

[Bluemice]

thx for the enlightenment again. Yes, what you have mentioned like electronic tailgate, sunroof etc is not important to me. The extra power is good to have but is only consider as a bonus to me. The only thing that I can think of which is very valuable to me is the better sound systems from XT but at the expense of poorer FC & reliability. Never test drive the XT so no idea whether it is a much better drive car then the N,.A.

 

hi

 

i have tested the 12 speaker vs 6 speaker, yes there is a significant difference between the two.

Though the LFE is only slightly above average.

 

This is also one of the points that i considered betw both models.

 

mice

Edited November 19, 2015 by Bluemice

[Puiru]

thx for the enlightenment again. Yes, what you have mentioned like electronic tailgate, sunroof etc is not important to me. The extra power is good to have but is only consider as a bonus to me. The only thing that I can think of which is very valuable to me is the better sound systems from XT but at the expense of poorer FC & reliability. Never test drive the XT so no idea whether it is a much better drive car then the N,.A.

 

You didnt test drive XT before commited to by NA? Now you feel that NA is not a "clever" buy cos no owner talking about it? Sigh.

Anyway I am a NA owner and never regret getting it. I cant brag much on the NA as it dont have 350Nm of torque, 9-speakers, 18" rims, effortless open/close tailgate. But it get better FC and a less jarring ride.

[Chucky2007]

Another good feature on the NA is the 17" tyres.. the rubber for this size is much much cheaper.

 

I just changed the stock Bridgestone Dueler 18" HL400 out.. and paid $310 per tyre for a set of Continental. The 17" cost $200 or less

[Puiru]

Another good feature on the NA is the 17" tyres.. the rubber for this size is much much cheaper.

 

I just changed the stock Bridgestone Dueler 18" HL400 out.. and paid $310 per tyre for a set of Continental. The 17" cost $200 or less

Yah that's another reason why I got NA. Basically I just need a SUV that is spacious with sufficient punch in performance. The bell and whistle are not my priority. No choice as I am the sole bread winner in my family. Axela72, you should have your own priorities too.

[7hm]

Yeah, where else can you get a car with 240 horse power, electronic tailgate, sun roof, touch screen HU, great drive at 126K.

 

the next ride with all of that is the Mondeo hatch, but that was 25k more. But of course, it came with a lot more than Forester.

The only thing that I can think of which is very valuable to me is the better sound systems from XT but at the expense of poorer FC & reliability. Never test drive the XT so no idea whether it is a much better drive car then the N,.A.

 

You really seem a bit prejudiced against turbo reliability...

[Ngbernie]

Hi axela, seeing how troubled you are even after booking the car. let me put things in another perspective:

 

you signed on the dotted line with ms forester. she's not as pretty as ms tucson or ms qashqai, or as elegant as ms picasso. She's the GND that appealed to you: low maintenance, provides you with a sense of security and reliability and you feel comfortable around her. 100% wife material.

 

forester's twin sister Ms xt has a better HK voice, and her bigger bhp and torque means she's better at making you high. you want to call the bride agency MI and ask for a switch. but she's higher maintenance, more showy and really popular around guys. and you worry about her turbo breaking when you press her. hard. 

 

but wait. ms forester xt 2016/17 is about to appear and she has brighter (all LED) headlamps!!! you will feel cheated if you didn't get the latest and newest. but she won't come cheap.

 

 

May I know from most of the discussion/review I read from various forum on Forester, they typically based on XT. Does that mean the N.A, forester has no con to brag about against its competitor?

 

Example, if refer to the various owner review from sgcarmart, most are commenting on XT but not the N.A. I can afford to pay for the XT but, can't accept the FC and the extra care need to take care for Turbo engine. Wonder did I made the right choice to get the N.A. instead of XT

 

Honestly bro, there's little between the 3 sisters that you wouldn't notice if you didn't know them personally. To others, a forester is a forester. is a forester 

 

 

if you feel the need for a high, you can take ms bmw z4 or ms SLK out for a day. Or if the wallet allows, a night with ms ferrari and ms carrera (from the now-defunct tiananmen ktv) will surely be unforgettable. when the adrenalin rush is over, ms forester is at home waiting on you. In an expensive society as ours, we balance needs and wants with the wallet and our sense of guilt.

 

It doesn't matter how good she is, one will never satisfy. As with many men, they move on to newer prettier things when they get richer. 

Edited November 19, 2015 by Ngbernie

[Axela72]

  probably that is one of the reason why there are so many divorce cases.

 

Hi axela, seeing how troubled you are even after booking the car. let me put things in another perspective:

 

you signed on the dotted line with ms forester. she's not as pretty as ms tucson or ms qashqai, or as elegant as ms picasso. She's the GND that appealed to you: low maintenance, provides you with a sense of security and reliability and you feel comfortable around her. 100% wife material.

 

forester's twin sister Ms xt has a better HK voice, and her bigger bhp and torque means she's better at making you high. you want to call the bride agency MI and ask for a switch. but she's higher maintenance, more showy and really popular around guys. and you worry about her turbo breaking when you press her. hard. 

 

but wait. ms forester xt 2016/17 is about to appear and she has brighter (all LED) headlamps!!! you will feel cheated if you didn't get the latest and newest. but she won't come cheap.

 

 

 

Honestly bro, there's little between the 3 sisters that you wouldn't notice if you didn't know them personally. To others, a forester is a forester. is a forester 

 

 

if you feel the need for a high, you can take ms bmw z4 or ms SLK out for a day. Or if the wallet allows, a night with ms ferrari and ms carrera (from the now-defunct tiananmen ktv) will surely be unforgettable. when the adrenalin rush is over, ms forester is at home waiting on you. In an expensive society as ours, we balance needs and wants with the wallet and our sense of guilt.

 

It doesn't matter how good she is, one will never satisfy. As with many men, they move on to newer prettier things when they get richer. 

 

[Pocus]

You didnt test drive XT before commited to by NA? Now you feel that NA is not a "clever" buy cos no owner talking about it? Sigh.

Anyway I am a NA owner and never regret getting it. I cant brag much on the NA as it dont have 350Nm of torque, 9-speakers, 18" rims, effortless open/close tailgate. But it get better FC and a less jarring ride.

Yes, Axela if Comfort is you priority, stick to NA. The XT's suspension is sports tuned so can be a bit bumpy, esp the rear seats and during long distances. The 17" fatter tyres of the NA helped in comfort too.

 

In terms of power, I don't think its fair to compare turbo with NA. The difference is always there.

 

But if you tried the Nissan Xtrail 2.0 NA, you will realize the Forester NA is indeed more powerful and better drive.

 

Based on your requirements I feel NA is good enough for you, you might regret FXT due to FC.

[Pocus]

Adding to that, if you are looking for a good set of speakers to replace your stock speakers, I help you do homework and recommend the following:

 

Hertz DSK165.3

 

http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/car-audio-systems-dieci-dsk165_3/

 

This 2 way speaker give a very clear and warm high note that sounds best for vocal based, jazz, pop and new age music.

 

However if you into noisy music like metal, grunge or techno, this may not suit you.

 

The speakers shouldn't back you back more than 250.

[Axela72]

tyvm, but this may void warranty. Hopefully, MI has similar choice like TC where we can purchase subwoofer from AD to installed into the car. Nissan subwoofer cost only $270 from their pricelist.

 

 

Adding to that, if you are looking for a good set of speakers to replace your stock speakers, I help you do homework and recommend the following:

Hertz DSK165.3

http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/car-audio-systems-dieci-dsk165_3/

This 2 way speaker give a very clear and warm high note that sounds best for vocal based, jazz, pop and new age music.

However if you into noisy music like metal, grunge or techno, this may not suit you.

The speakers shouldn't back you back more than 250.

 

[Blade07]

With the discussions about the NA and the Turbo, let me share my test drive experience.

I tested the NA model first, felt the drive is adequate, powerful enough but it was really really noisy. It felt like we are hearing even the noise of the engine in the rear seats.

Then I tested the XT, which was much quieter even thou with turbo. It felt quite refined actually as compared to NA.

When questioned, the SE said the consultation on the XT is much better and such so the noise level was much better in the XT.

Up till now I'm still not sure if the SE was bulls**tting me anot. Ha-ha but if based on that test drive, I would choose the XT if I did not decide on other cars.