2015 Forester 2.0

[evo171]

Good choice bro to get the XT...Someone saw a 2016 facelift version arrrived at MI think few days ago, but not too sure when they'll put it on display at the showroom...some SE commented that probably Mar'16 may release the sales details of the facelift...?

I asked two different SE but both say no info. Seems like MI keeping mum at the moment.

[Axela72]

My thought is dont wait liao. Get one the soonest and after 5yrs, trade in for the next latest better model. By that time, at least we can drive until 2030. That will be probably the last car for many ppls here can or willing to afford before COE is 200k at Y2025 as below:

 

http://sbr.com.sg/sites/default/files/singaporebusinessreview/print/SBR_OctNov2015_p12.pdf

 

 

9.5yrs old car no one want to buy already lah..

Also difficult to sell off, that's why I still waiting on the bench for the FXT. 

My COE expire next July.

 

[evo171]

Was told by SE there was a recent facelift in May 2015. Can senior advise what was the changes then?

[L23]

Hi bro, do you mean the transaction of my ex-ride...?  If yes, already pm-ed you liao... :)

 

Side track abit and sorry to all bros here.

Can you pm me the process of pte settlement of selling car ma?

I'm keen to sell off my car by myself just that don't know the process well..

Thanks Thanks..

[Grisson]

Was told by SE there was a recent facelift in May 2015. Can senior advise what was the changes then?

 

The recent is not a facelift...the new items added are the head unit is a different model, & a boost meter in the front dash screen...think that's all...

 

Side track abit and sorry to all bros here.

Can you pm me the process of pte settlement of selling car ma?

I'm keen to sell off my car by myself just that don't know the process well..

Thanks Thanks..

 

Its quite straight forward if in a direct buyer-seller deal. pm-ed you liao... :)

Edited December 2, 2015 by Grisson

[Sarion]

Good choice bro to get the XT...Someone saw a 2016 facelift version arrrived at MI think few days ago, but not too sure when they'll put it on display at the showroom...some SE commented that probably Mar'16 may release the sales details of the facelift...?

 

Bring in for LTA approval and potentially catch CNY buyers?...

[Grisson]

That could be the reason...

[evo171]

What do you all do/apply/add once you got the new ride? Heard MI very strict on 3rd party addons. Even tire also have to get from Stamford or them?

[jg2000]

What do you all do/apply/add once you got the new ride? Heard MI very strict on 3rd party addons. Even tire also have to get from Stamford or them?

 

Suppose only apply only during warranty period. Once that over can do what we want .

Just make sure all this same size and same amount if wear on the threads.

[Axela72]

I remember someone here mentioned Turbo car does not require to wait for 2 min before start and shutdown. Below is a post that mentioned it is recommended to prolong it's life (btw, there are others that mentioned such practice from other post before):

 

 

Well, lemme put it this way, it's a Subaru Forester. It's not meant for speed, it's not meant for handling, it's meant for a family to carry crap in comfortably.

Yes you will gain power buy utilizing a turbocharger, power that you will rarely use in a family vehicle. A turbocharger utilizes exhaust gasses as a power supply, producing horsepower ONLY when your vehicle is putting out enough exhaust gasses for it to spin up. That only happens when you're already driving. So yes, you'd get more power to accelerate after you've already accelerated to a somewhat reasonable speed.

Next, look at the fuel costs. As you stated it requires premium fuel. I don't know what that runs for in your area but around here it's about another 40 cents per gallon. With a 16.9 gallon tank (rounded to 17 for easy math), estimating a tank a week, that's an extra $.80 per tank, $353.60 per year, or $1768 over a 5 year lifespan.

Finally, maintenance. It's recommended that you give your vehicle 2 minutes of operation before you drive at a speed that allows the turbocharger to spin up, and another 2 before you turn the car off. Admittedly not a lot of people follow this, but that is the recommendation. They rarely break down, but if/when they do it's a somewhat major repair. In addition to repairing/replacing the turbocharger you have to have your engine inspected for damage, increasing both the money and time spent repairing it.

Put bluntly, if it wasn't a family car I'd consider it. If it were a little more nimble, or a little quicker, I personally wouldn't mind having a turbocharger. But it's a family car, it's meant to carry your kids and your stuff from Point A to Point B in a comfortable, safe manner. It's not meant for the track, it's not meant to zip in and out of traffic, and it's not meant to race kids in Mustangs driving down the highway.

[Caravan]

 

Put bluntly, if it wasn't a family car I'd consider it. If it were a little more nimble, or a little quicker, I personally wouldn't mind having a turbocharger. But it's a family car, it's meant to carry your kids and your stuff from Point A to Point B in a comfortable, safe manner. It's not meant for the track, it's not meant to zip in and out of traffic, and it's not meant to race kids in Mustangs driving down the highway.

I couldn't have said it better. Coming from LGT, it's really nothing to shout about, not in terms of speed, handling, or agility. It's just a safe, taller vehicle which my passengers prefer. It can't corner for nuts despite being the XT version, it's heavy and sluggish unless you boost, and then your fuel efficiency goes down. It's not very luxurious or high class, or has lots of bells and whistles, and with the CVT, not that engaging to drive anyway.

I only buy it because there is not that many choices at that price.

 

[Kohanson]

hi Grisson, just like to check how is the exchange of $$$ being handled?

cos also planning to get Forester next year, and with my LGT fully paid up, how do I ensure I get back all the cash.

 

many thanks...

From my experience, if you are trading your current car to your SE on the day of your new car collection, they will hand you the cheque on the car collection day. If you are deregistering your current car on the date when your new car arrives, you will need to wait around 4 weeks for LTA to give you back the cash for dereg to the owner of the vehicle. This is for Nissan, could be the same for Subaru.

[Ayuready]

 

 

 

Put bluntly, if it wasn't a family car I'd consider it. If it were a little more nimble, or a little quicker, I personally wouldn't mind having a turbocharger. But it's a family car, it's meant to carry your kids and your stuff from Point A to Point B in a comfortable, safe manner. It's not meant for the track, it's not meant to zip in and out of traffic, and it's not meant to race kids in Mustangs driving down the highway.

I couldn't have said it better. Coming from LGT, it's really nothing to shout about, not in terms of speed, handling, or agility. It's just a safe, taller vehicle which my passengers prefer. It can't corner for nuts despite being the XT version, it's heavy and sluggish unless you boost, and then your fuel efficiency goes down. It's not very luxurious or high class, or has lots of bells and whistles, and with the CVT, not that engaging to drive anyway.

I only buy it because there is not that many choices at that price.

 

I kinda disagree bro. For its price point, the added power is a bonus. While not a sports car, the power available on tap do give more confidence in traffic condition which usually are not found in such SUV class. ( ignore cars like x6 etc).

 

So while u should drive and treat it like at normal car, do be happy to know when needed the power is there to do your bidding.

[Cboonh]

Sweeping statement aside. Should have some context of where the writer is from. Many friends I know in the States have multiple vehicles, a suv/mpv for ferrying the kids and groceries, a weekend fun ride for trills. Trills depends on what they like, it could be a offroader or a performance sports car for kicks. Bottom line is, the cars are more affordable and options aplenty.

 

Here in SG, I for one can only afford a single car and I would try to make the best out of the resource available to me. So a spacious and comfortable day to day drive, with the knowledge that I have the capacity for "fun" when the weekends come.

[Axela72]

I total agreed with your comment if there is only "take" but not required to "give." It is a no brainer for someone whom don't want extra power without the requirement to "Give."

 

Nevertheless, if that extra power is so important, those small or mid size car (Altis, Mazda 3, Civic etc) can close shop already. Ppls should not drive a small cc B&B car as even a N.A. 2L can't even fit to drive on the road w/o and additional extra power given. In some turbo folk content,  it is less confident to drive in traffic condition 

 

 

I kinda disagree bro. For its price point, the added power is a bonus. While not a sports car, the power available on tap do give more confidence in traffic condition which usually are not found in such SUV class. ( ignore cars like x6 etc).

So while u should drive and treat it like at normal car, do be happy to know when needed the power is there to do your bidding.

 

[Axela72]

In your content "fun" mean u can overtake other car easily because you are not skilled enough do it with a less performance car or, can speed a 150km/h at expressway?

 

In our country, every now and then is traffic jam. Even someone manage to overtake me, I will tell them that "see you at next traffic light." And truly, that someone is waiting for me at next traffic light

 

Sweeping statement aside. Should have some context of where the writer is from. Many friends I know in the States have multiple vehicles, a suv/mpv for ferrying the kids and groceries, a weekend fun ride for trills. Trills depends on what they like, it could be a offroader or a performance sports car for kicks. Bottom line is, the cars are more affordable and options aplenty.

Here in SG, I for one can only afford a single car and I would try to make the best out of the resource available to me. So a spacious and comfortable day to day drive, with the knowledge that I have the capacity for "fun" when the weekends come.

 

Edited December 4, 2015 by Axela72

[Cboonh]

Your definition of fun differs from me. Fun doesn't mean irresponsibly driving on the road. There's always the option of tracking up north, or whenever the heck tracks are built in SG. :)

[Axela72]

Agreed. If the car is required to drive up north, then what you meant is very valid. But what you meant is minority. Cant represent the typical owner that doesn't drive up north.

 

 

Your definition of fun differs from me. Fun doesn't mean irresponsibly driving on the road. There's always the option of tracking up north, or whenever the heck tracks are built in SG. :)