2015 Forester 2.0

[Tohto]

At current COE climate, MI so far never fail to bid beyond 3 bids.

 

So no worries..

 

Yes it's loud, but not exhaust loud, its Abit like the taxi clicking sound from engine bay.

 

I reckon its due to the direct injection, kinda like CRDI diesel engines.

Even BMW 4 cylinder engine direct injection also have the same sound. It is normal.

At current COE climate, MI so far never fail to bid beyond 3 bids.

 

So no worries..

 

Yes it's loud, but not exhaust loud, its Abit like the taxi clicking sound from engine bay.

 

I reckon its due to the direct injection, kinda like CRDI diesel engines.

Even BMW 4 cylinder engine direct injection also have the same sound. It is normal.

[Axela72]

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

Edited November 19, 2015 by Axela72

[inlinesix]

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.

 

How bad can the FC be?

 

How much more TLC requires for Turbo?

 

I am driving an European turbo car & i only do normal servicing le.

[white_black]

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

 

Hahaha... You having car buying withdrawal symtoms or having cold feet after signing on the dotted line? LOL.

 

Sgcarmart have a 2 review articles on the Forester 2.0i-L. Good reviews for the Forester coming from those expert reviewers. Go search the articles as follows:

 

Comparison - Nissan X-Trail 2.0 Premium 7-seater (A) & Subaru Forester 2.0i-L (A)

 

Comparison - Tucson 2.0 (A) & Forester 2.0i-L (A) & RAV4 2.0 Premium (A)

 

Convinced now? 

 

If power is not your priority, but more focus on costs; plus have a light-footed driving pattern, then the Premium is a good choice. FC avg 11,6 Km/L based on actual usage...

[Axela72]

ty., but those link is not review from user lei. Got link to user one anot?

 

Hahaha... You having car buying withdrawal symtoms or having cold feet after signing on the dotted line? LOL.

 

Sgcarmart have a 2 review articles on the Forester 2.0i-L. Good reviews for the Forester coming from those expert reviewers. Go search the articles as follows:

 

Comparison - Nissan X-Trail 2.0 Premium 7-seater (A) & Subaru Forester 2.0i-L (A)

 

Comparison - Tucson 2.0 (A) & Forester 2.0i-L (A) & RAV4 2.0 Premium (A)

 

Convinced now? 

 

If power is not your priority, but more focus on costs; plus have a light-footed driving pattern, then the Premium is a good choice. FC avg 11,6 Km/L based on actual usage...

 

[white_black]

ty., but those link is not review from user lei. Got link to user one anot?

 

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?

[Carlovz]

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

 

 

[weixiang80]

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

Not sure about the number of gears but legacy SI is only S mode or I mode. XT has I mode, S mode n S# mode

[Ml2spin]

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

 

Can you still change without penalty? Anyway going by your track record here at MCF, this bout of buyer remorse or wishy-washy griping isn't the first and won't be the last from you.

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

 

It's all virtual gears in software form-- no real fixed gears inside the CVT box.

[Axela72]

thought XT is virtual 8 speed while the N.A. is 6.

 

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

 

Edited November 19, 2015 by Axela72

[Axela72]

No idea but can check with SE if necessary. The last time I bought my previous ride also change the contract after a few days. Guess I am flipping minded

 

 

Can you still change without penalty? Anyway going by your track record here at MCF, this bout of buyer remorse or wishy-washy griping isn't the first and won't be the last from you.

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[Genes]

Can you still change without penalty? Anyway going by your track record here at MCF, this bout of buyer remorse or wishy-washy griping isn't the first and won't be the last from you.

 

It's all virtual gears in software form-- no real fixed gears inside the CVT box.

 

I will come in and add some salt and vineger

 

If you go sgcarmart and search a bit, you will find that the XTs sell quickly, while the non-XTs usually get stuck for longer

[Ml2spin]

thought XT is virtual 8 speed while the N.A. is 6.

 

XT has 6 speeds in S mode and 8 speeds in S# mode.

[Carlovz]

XT has 6 speeds in S mode and 8 speeds in S# mode.

 

 

Thanks for the advice 

So even the virtual gears in software form for the lineartronic, the numbers of virtual gears still max at 6 for legacy, XT(except in S# mode where it will max at 8 for XT) right......

 

Just let go my hawkeye sti, so used to the manual 6 speed, now come to the new age technology.....I like just came from caveman time man... :p

[7hm]

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

 

if i'm not wrong, the 2.0i NA model's SI Drive don't offer Sport#, so it doesn't have access to the virtual 8-speed mode, only the 6-speed mode.

 

but since it's a CVT, it normally has no 'speeds', but since sporty-type people supposedly like the sensation of gear-swapping, it emulates the sensation of shifting between speeds in that mode rather than seamless power delivery.

Edited November 19, 2015 by 7hm

[Darryl]

No idea but can check with SE if necessary. The last time I bought my previous ride also change the contract after a few days. Guess I am flipping minded

 

hahaha.. you flipped all over the place before deciding on a car. After signed on the dot, you are still flipping????? You will have an entry in the guinness book of record soon.

 

Don't make life difficult for yourself lar. Once signed, don't look back, look forward to your new car.

[Axela72]

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

 

What about you? Have you gotten your ride?

 

 

hahaha.. you flipped all over the place before deciding on a car. After signed on the dot, you are still flipping????? You will have an entry in the guinness book of record soon.

 

Don't make life difficult for yourself lar. Once signed, don't look back, look forward to your new car.

 

[Ml2spin]

Thanks for the advice 

So even the virtual gears in software form for the lineartronic, the numbers of virtual gears still max at 6 for legacy, XT(except in S# mode where it will max at 8 for XT) right......

 

Just let go my hawkeye sti, so used to the manual 6 speed, now come to the new age technology.....I like just came from caveman time man... :p

 

I gave up Honda 6 speed manual for an older 4 speed auto!!! Big change but current car is meant to be a bridging car or appliance until the COEs come down or COE expiry for this car...