2015 Forester 2.0

[Jerrimie]

have a xt for about 6 months now, I noticed the fc is super high when u are driving in start stop city traffic, however if u are on the highway, the fc a lot better den what you'd expect. My best tank so far achieved 9l/100km on the dash meter.

[7hm]

Firstly, it's a taller car, so not that often will get high beam. Secondly, can pay $100++-200+ and get a auto dimming rear mirror genuine parts to replace. Thirdly if all fails... Boast the turbo and speed up.

 

Btw, which 115k-129k car in today COE level have auto dimming rear mirror?

 

sell yourself loh. I paid $90 post advert on SGcarmart and car sold on 2nd day at $3k more on the MI's dealer's trade in price.

 

And the dealer sold off the car on the 2nd week after I deliver the car to him... At least I see the car marked as sold.

 

So spend a few hours and make some extra $$

 

I think the Peugeot 308 I nearly went for had auto-dimming rear view mirror... and that was 117k at the time

[Ayuready]

forester is a very nice car.. but i cant accept the fact that the rear mirror dont have auto dimming when behind car high beam. instead need mannually snap the lever underneath...

On a lighter note, turbo away before people got chance to high beam u lol

 

Jokes aside I was also not used as my previous car had that function but u will get use to it and being high beam is really like once in a blue moon Sia

[Sarion]

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

Hi, did u change when the Duelers are fresh from dealer or just worn them?

Would like to get some reviews from Forester drivers cos tyre websites mostly not encouraging.

What Conti model did u get? Cos i tot CrossContact not available for 225/55/18. Thanks

[Sarion]

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

There is no extra care needed for Turbo engine if you dun mod it or track it. Normal servicing will do. My EJ engine still works fine (touch wood) after 6.5yr. FB DIT engine designed to be better.

[Axela72]

But comparing with N.A. reliability can't be exactly equal, if you know what I mean. Besides, I heard some comment that to prolong the life of Turbo car, might need to wait for 2 min before driving off and 2 min before shutting down. Furthermore, engine oil prefer higher viscosity, on time maintenance (fyi, sometime I service my car after 1 yr due to low mileage). Petrol prefer higher octane vs N.A etc. That is what I meant on "extra care."

 

When talking about engine reliability, I am talking about after 10 years, in case I can only afford to renew my COE during that era . Do you feel safer to renew the COE for a N.A. or Turbo engine car? If you can see your car engine is having issue in 6.5 yrs, the quality is suck. I used to work in automotive manufacturing industry in quality engineering area. I conduct reliability test evaluation on part level (inclusive of engine)......

 

 

There is no extra care needed for Turbo engine if you dun mod it or track it. Normal servicing will do. My EJ engine still works fine (touch wood) after 6.5yr. FB DIT engine designed to be better.

 

[Puiru]

But comparing with N.A. reliability can't be exactly equal, if you know what I mean. Besides, I heard some comment that to prolong the life of Turbo car, might need to wait for 2 min before driving off and 2 min before shutting down. Furthermore, engine oil prefer higher viscosity, on time maintenance (fyi, sometime I service my car after 1 yr due to low mileage). Petrol prefer higher octane vs N.A etc. That is what I meant on "extra care."

 

When talking about engine reliability, I am talking about after 10 years, in case I can only afford to renew my COE during that era . Do you feel safer to renew the COE for a N.A. or Turbo engine car? If you can see your car engine is having issue in 6.5 yrs, the quality is suck. I used to work in automotive manufacturing industry in quality engineering area. I conduct reliability test evaluation on part level (inclusive of engine)......

I guess knowing too much sometimes can contribute to more considerations that lead to indecisiveness. But on the other hand, possess more insight to make intelligent choice.

[Chucky2007]

Hi, did u change when the Duelers are fresh from dealer or just worn them?

Would like to get some reviews from Forester drivers cos tyre websites mostly not encouraging.

What Conti model did u get? Cos i tot CrossContact not available for 225/55/18. Thanks

I used the Dueler400 until 4000km, no significant trade in value. Felt it's too soft for cornering and braking. But no major complaints bec didn't drive them too hard for these tyres are not for such nature. The treadwear for the dueler is at 300.

 

I got the Conti CSC5 SUV 235/50r18, so it's 1.7% smaller in overall circumference, treadwear 420. Raining season coming and I love to drive fast in rain bec TP are indoors.. need some tyres that good in wet like CSC5, Eagle F1A2.. Dueler can't fuifill this purpose definitely.

 

It's much depends on individual driving style. Now 100% in tar road. If next time have chance to do some offroad then I buy another set of AT tyre with 16"/17" steel rim

Edited November 21, 2015 by Chucky2007

[Sarion]

But comparing with N.A. reliability can't be exactly equal, if you know what I mean. Besides, I heard some comment that to prolong the life of Turbo car, might need to wait for 2 min before driving off and 2 min before shutting down. Furthermore, engine oil prefer higher viscosity, on time maintenance (fyi, sometime I service my car after 1 yr due to low mileage). Petrol prefer higher octane vs N.A etc. That is what I meant on "extra care."

 

When talking about engine reliability, I am talking about after 10 years, in case I can only afford to renew my COE during that era . Do you feel safer to renew the COE for a N.A. or Turbo engine car? If you can see your car engine is having issue in 6.5 yrs, the quality is suck. I used to work in automotive manufacturing industry in quality engineering area. I conduct reliability test evaluation on part level (inclusive of engine)......

Driving off immediately is no good for engine head gasket even for normal car. And no i dun have to wait 2min, more like 15 to 30sec but then most passengers take that time to settle in belt up.

Enginer oil no special viscosity needed compared to my previous Civic SiR.

And yes there is one driver who has renewed his Legacy COE twice....

I used the Dueler400 until 4000km, no significant trade in value. Felt it's too soft for cornering and braking. But no major complaints bec didn't drive them too hard for these tyres are not for such nature. The treadwear for the dueler is at 300.

 

I got the Conti CSC5 SUV 235/50r18, so it's 1.7% smaller in overall circumference, treadwear 420. Raining season coming and I love to drive fast in rain bec TP are indoors.. need some tyres that good in wet like CSC5, Eagle F1A2.. Dueler can't fuifill this purpose definitely.

 

It's much depends on individual driving style. Now 100% in tar road. If next time have chance to do some offroad then I buy another set of AT tyre with 16"/17" steel rim

Thanks, it is still usefyl feedback for the Dueler. Good to know can choose slightly different profile to have wider choice, else only left Goodyear EfficientGrip...

[Tohto]

Driving off immediately is no good for engine head gasket even for normal car. And no i dun have to wait 2min, more like 15 to 30sec but then most passengers take that time to settle in belt up.

Enginer oil no special viscosity needed compared to my previous Civic SiR.

And yes there is one driver who has renewed his Legacy COE twice....

 

Thanks, it is still usefyl feedback for the Dueler. Good to know can choose slightly different profile to have wider choice, else only left Goodyear EfficientGrip...

Does EfficientGrip has the size for XT?

[Fireheart71]

I prefer Forester for keeping the rugger and robust outlook of a 2.0 SUV even the current May facelift, which still resemble near the old school SUV as compare to the older brand facelift into more trendy look.

 

Why I chose Forester:

1) Safety with best in class and also the 7 air bags.

2) New Lineartronic Gear box design to improve FC as compare to the old design.

3) True AWD for good slope climbing and corning.

4) Good Price at Oct 15 at $117,800.00 at compare to other brand 2.0 SUV average $130,000.00.

    (This saving of $12,200,00 is good enough to cover 5,810 litre of 95 petrol)

5) Can last above 10 yrs lifecycle.

 

As for FC, all SUV is make to look big, so this ultimately will translate to higher FC as compare to saloon car.

 

Compare i-L or XT, for local short distance and heavy traffic my choice will be i-L, which good enough power to over take, comfort travel, FC better than XT and lastly the maintenance cost in long run.

 

That's my own though for choosing Forester i-L and looking forward to take over my new Forester coming Wednesday.

 

 

[Ayuready]

Good FC . you know the average speed achieved for that tank?

Bro any where to see the average speed? If there this function?

 

If not just to give u an idea of the route. From changi to CCK for 4 days straight to and fro. Via tpe sle bke kje

[7hm]

So XT owners, did you notice the hood still has the provision for a scoop-duct? Was kind of amused when I saw it on the showroom car after popping the hood...

[Axela72]

Forester price list now back to 121.8k

 

http://www.------.com/new_cars/printed-car-price-list.php?pricelistid=694

 

Luckily bought during expo at very much cheaper price  However, if no luck to secure the COE by this year, I will probably get the C4 Picasso next

 

 

I prefer Forester for keeping the rugger and robust outlook of a 2.0 SUV even the current May facelift, which still resemble near the old school SUV as compare to the older brand facelift into more trendy look.

 

Why I chose Forester:

1) Safety with best in class and also the 7 air bags.

2) New Lineartronic Gear box design to improve FC as compare to the old design.

3) True AWD for good slope climbing and corning.

4) Good Price at Oct 15 at $117,800.00 at compare to other brand 2.0 SUV average $130,000.00.

    (This saving of $12,200,00 is good enough to cover 5,810 litre of 95 petrol)

5) Can last above 10 yrs lifecycle.

 

As for FC, all SUV is make to look big, so this ultimately will translate to higher FC as compare to saloon car.

 

Compare i-L or XT, for local short distance and heavy traffic my choice will be i-L, which good enough power to over take, comfort travel, FC better than XT and lastly the maintenance cost in long run.

 

That's my own though for choosing Forester i-L and looking forward to take over my new Forester coming Wednesday.

 

[Jerrimie]

the stock dueler tyres sux in wet weather. i had a minor skid in the rain while going from kje->bke. If u like to drive faster den speed limit its absolutely not recommended.

[Fireheart71]

Forester price list now back to 121.8k

 

http://www.------.com/new_cars/printed-car-price-list.php?pricelistid=694

 

Luckily bought during expo at very much cheaper price  However, if no luck to secure the COE by this year, I will probably get the C4 Picasso next

 

Car show good buy with 6 bids guarantee, c/w front strut bar and sure win lucky dip.

 

Sure will secure after the agents clear their car show backlog.

Guess your MI reserve price for your COE around $60,001.00.

[Axela72]

From MCF adverb, it show guarantee COE. But I realize when I check back my purchase contract yesterday, it shows 6 bids non guarantee instead. Too bad, I was careless to review the contract in detail when signing.

 

 

Car show good buy with 6 bids guarantee, c/w front strut bar and sure win lucky dip.

 

Sure will secure after the agents clear their car show backlog.

Guess your MI reserve price for your COE around $60,001.00.

 

[Chucky2007]

So XT owners, did you notice the hood still has the provision for a scoop-duct? Was kind of amused when I saw it on the showroom car after popping the hood...

don't get what you mean.. because there is no good scope for the turbo version.

 

If u meant the black scope under the hood.. that's actually functional.

 

From MCF adverb, it show guarantee COE. But I realize when I check back my purchase contract yesterday, it shows 6 bids non guarantee instead. Too bad, I was careless to review the contract in detail when signing.

was the guaranteed package then $1k above the non guaranteed or few k more ex? Did the sales told you have such thing as guaranteed bid and it's $1k more than non guaranteed? Edited November 21, 2015 by Chucky2007