2015 Forester 2.0

[Ngbernie]

anyone keen on a 100% stock FXT pls DM me
2.0XT, 55k mileage, 1 owner, COE expiring in Dec 25. 

very sayang to scrap. would have renewed COE myself but the wifey wants a new adventure.

[Tohto]

On 9/3/2025 at 10:28 PM, Ngbernie said:

anyone keen on a 100% stock FXT pls DM me
2.0XT, 55k mileage, 1 owner, COE expiring in Dec 25. 

very sayang to scrap. would have renewed COE myself but the wifey wants a new adventure.

10 yrs old only 55k mileage is super low. 

[richard_crl032]

@Tohto Indeed ! Mine going Monday to MI for 180k km .. well spent 120k per km even after adding 7k for new block and recent overhaul of pistons, conrods etc. for another 7k or 134k 😅😅

Edited September 7, 2025 by richard_crl032

[richard_crl032]

@Stratovarius

On 7/30/2025 at 4:48 PM, Stratovarius said:

Yes. At northlink.

If stock unlikely to have bent rod. 

Mine unfortunately did for 2 out of 4 albeit ... not a chongster with stock engine left and likely cos tried paddle shifting and down shifted too fast and skipped a gear or 2 in most recent nshwy drive that also resulted in 1x cracked piston which fortunately was on the top portion and block is ok without debris into it. 😅😅

Nevertheless replaced injectors etc. just in case.

Btw, just replaced stock valeo aircon condenser due to cannot tahan whinning noise when accelerating and was pleasantly surprised scangage shows 3-4 deg C drop in eo temp from 95-97 if prolonged 100kmhr.

Can only guess engine was overdriven with failing aircon condenser while having eŕroneously tot that noted temp increasing was due to upsized cvt radiator's reducing airflow 3 yrs ago ... contemplating to replace stock alternator in such unaavoidable wrar n tear and should see some FC improvement 🤞😅

Cheers.

[Stratovarius]

On 9/7/2025 at 9:16 AM, richard_crl032 said:

@Stratovarius

Mine unfortunately did for 2 out of 4 albeit ... not a chongster with stock engine left and likely cos tried paddle shifting and down shifted too fast and skipped a gear or 2 in most recent nshwy drive that also resulted in 1x cracked piston which fortunately was on the top portion and block is ok without debris into it. 😅😅

Nevertheless replaced injectors etc. just in case.

Btw, just replaced stock valeo aircon condenser due to cannot tahan whinning noise when accelerating and was pleasantly surprised scangage shows 3-4 deg C drop in eo temp from 95-97 if prolonged 100kmhr.

Can only guess engine was overdriven with failing aircon condenser while having eŕroneously tot that noted temp increasing was due to upsized cvt radiator's reducing airflow 3 yrs ago ... contemplating to replace stock alternator in such unaavoidable wrar n tear and should see some FC improvement 🤞😅

Cheers.

I'm surprised stock engine can cause bent rods. Have to be careful with mine. And yes, try avoiding using the paddle shifter.

[Sunshines11]

Hi all… Can anyone advise how often should we replace our CVT oil for Subaru FNA? Thks!! 🙂

[Colin03]

@Ngbernie what price u looking to deal ?

 

[Colin03]

@Sunshines11 previously change every 60K

[Tohto]

On 9/16/2025 at 1:27 PM, Colin03 said:

@Sunshines11 previously change every 60K

60k too high. 

Change at 40k.

[richard_crl032]

On 9/16/2025 at 11:47 AM, Sunshines11 said:

Hi all… Can anyone advise how often should we replace our CVT oil for Subaru FNA? Thks!! 🙂

I only can share on my 2017 Oct fxt with already stock cvt oil cooler from factory but upgraded to a larger one with official replacement intervals at 90-100k km but I will not go beyond 40-50k km i.e. twice as often and so far so good at 180k+ km ... smooth and nvr had any abnormality .. yet.

I do enjoy new cvt oil change cos car quiets down quite a bit from already quiet and seamless cvt operation while noting fxt's is high torque cvt and fna is different.

Also note cvt oil change can be 7l drain and top up or 12l full dump and replacement .. latter recommended albeit quite expensive that I do at every 100k km.

Cheers.

[richard_crl032]

@richard_crl032 

On 9/7/2025 at 9:16 AM, richard_crl032 said:

@Stratovarius

Mine unfortunately did for 2 out of 4 albeit ... not a chongster with stock engine left and likely cos tried paddle shifting and down shifted too fast and skipped a gear or 2 in most recent nshwy drive that also resulted in 1x cracked piston which fortunately was on the top portion and block is ok without debris into it. 😅😅

Nevertheless replaced injectors etc. just in case.

Btw, just replaced stock valeo aircon condenser due to cannot tahan whinning noise when accelerating and was pleasantly surprised scangage shows 3-4 deg C drop in eo temp from 95-97 if prolonged 100kmhr.

Can only guess engine was overdriven with failing aircon condenser while having eŕroneously tot that noted temp increasing was due to upsized cvt radiator's reducing airflow 3 yrs ago ... contemplating to replace stock alternator in such unaavoidable wrar n tear and should see some FC improvement 🤞😅

Cheers.

Just completed hopefully the last few "refreshs" till 2 yrs more b4 1st COE expires and big question if 2nd COE will happening in Oct 2027:

1. Completed all aircon parts replacement of blower (noisy fan), cooling coil (5 yrs or 100km), aircon valve, evaporator piping as well as external air intake actuator (clicking noise) in addition to condensor, HP pipe and compressor (noisy)😍

2. Following replacement of alternator pulley (noisy) last month, water pump after 2 yrs ago and mentioned compressor, completed replacement also of main crank pulley, tensioner, idler pulley as well as V belt .. think almost complete moving parts done in addition of pistons, con rods, injectors etc.😍

Hope to try out yokohama advan db 533 to replace 2+ yrs or 50k km michelin primacy 4 just about the right time instead of primacy 5 for reportedly cushy and compliant ride. 🤞🤞

Think I have given the upmost due care for my sjg xt  within my means regardless 2nd COE or not but especially if no 2nd COE in appreciation for the nice, fun and safe driving for the last 8 yrs 🥲🥲

Car now drives like new .. responsive and quiet with fresh cold air 🍻🍻🥳🥳

PS: Plan for new ignition coils on hold as ws advised not needed since never had oil leak especially 2x overhaul .. it will be obvious jerky if any such replacement need

 

Edited October 21, 2025 by richard_crl032

[richard_crl032]

Hi, A bit quiet here and great sunday raining weather to start plonking down a list of mods done on my Oct 2017 forester sjg and guess have 2 years to keep updating the list till completion.

For a start, it will be all the forester ts mods or its equivalent to have as near as I can do so to having such FL forester ts here in Singapore excluding those not wanting to have e.g. blacken rear "wing":

Modifications:

A. Forester TS/STI:

1. Front sti strut

2. Front undercarriage sti stabiliser bar (single)

3. Rear undercarriage sti stabiliser bars (left and right)

4. Rear sti subframe

5. WRX sti rear arb after sold cusco (kept cusco front arb)

5. Steering sti end rods

6. STI speedometer (one of my fav)

7. STI emblem on airbag/horn

8. TS emblem pair on front fender

9. STI and TS emblems on 5th rear door

10. Black A, B, C, D and E pillar trims (one if my fav)

11. STI gear knob

12. WRX STI leather front electric seats (rear seats with matching leather trims)

13. STI front door handle covers in black

14. STI rear diffuser

15. STI front lips

B. Interior

1. Wrx mfd 2018+ (one of my fav)

2. Kenstyle/damd leather steering withe leather wrapped airbag cover

3. Kenstyle paddle shifter

4. Impreza front CF dashboard trims

5. Customised rear seat aircon controllable and diverted from front foot outlets

6. Self dimming mirror with compass linked to side dimming/BSM mirror

7. BSM and mentioned BSM side mirrors with welcome lights

8. Scangauge display

9. Tein edfc active pro display/controller with endura plus dampers and Swift springs (tried and sold cusco dampers+controller, rsr springs, sti pink springs twice)

10. Octa android 256gb headunit 

11. Sunglass pocket replacement for passenger roof handle

12. Subaru leather mfd cover

13. Subaru leather arm rest cover

14. Steelmate solar TPMS and display

15. Underdash cover with welcome lights

16. Footwell lights (red)

C. Exterior

1. DIY front DRL lights with osram led

2. Flashing 3rd brake lights

3. Colins rear taillights

4. Deblack front, side and rear bumpers/trims to matched ice silver body color

5. Rear bumper modded/patched/smoothen to eliminate step to stimulate typical rear bumper 

6. Prodrive 18" wirh Mcgard lock nuts

7. Ksport 6/4 356mm bbk in inconspicious silver with subaru logo

8. Kami SS exhaust tips

9. Undercarriage plastic side covers

10. Subaru window visors

11. Front sports grill

12. Rear Kenstyle midwing painted to ice silver body color

13. Led rear bumper reflector

 

...... to be continued especially on ice setup 🙏🙏

 

Edited November 2, 2025 by richard_crl032

[richard_crl032]

On 11/2/2025 at 4:21 PM, richard_crl032 said:

Hi, A bit quiet here and great sunday raining weather to start plonking down a list of mods done on my Oct 2017 forester sjg and guess have 2 years to keep updating the list till completion.

For a start, it will be all the forester ts mods or its equivalent to have as near as I can do so to having such FL forester ts here in Singapore excluding those not wanting to have e.g. blacken rear "wing":

Modifications:

A. Forester TS/STI:

1. Front sti strut

2. Front undercarriage sti stabiliser bar (single)

3. Rear undercarriage sti stabiliser bars (left and right)

4. Rear sti subframe

5. WRX sti rear arb after sold cusco (kept cusco front arb)

5. Steering sti end rods

6. STI speedometer (one of my fav)

7. STI emblem on airbag/horn

8. TS emblem pair on front fender

9. STI and TS emblems on 5th rear door

10. Black A, B, C, D and E pillar trims (one if my fav)

11. STI gear knob

12. WRX STI leather front electric seats (rear seats with matching leather trims)

13. STI front door handle covers in black

14. STI rear diffuser

15. STI front lips

B. Interior

1. Wrx mfd 2018+ (one of my fav)

2. Kenstyle/damd leather steering withe leather wrapped airbag cover

3. Kenstyle paddle shifter

4. Impreza front CF dashboard trims

5. Customised rear seat aircon controllable and diverted from front foot outlets

6. Self dimming mirror with compass linked to side dimming/BSM mirror

7. BSM and mentioned BSM side mirrors with welcome lights

8. Scangauge display

9. Tein edfc active pro display/controller with endura plus dampers and Swift springs (tried and sold cusco dampers+controller, rsr springs, sti pink springs twice)

10. Octa android 256gb headunit 

11. Sunglass pocket replacement for passenger roof handle

12. Subaru leather mfd cover

13. Subaru leather arm rest cover

14. Steelmate solar TPMS and display

15. Underdash cover with welcome lights

16. Footwell lights (red)

C. Exterior

1. DIY front DRL lights with osram led

2. Flashing 3rd brake lights

3. Colins rear taillights

4. Deblack front, side and rear bumpers/trims to matched ice silver body color

5. Rear bumper modded/patched/smoothen to eliminate step to stimulate typical rear bumper 

6. Prodrive 18" wirh Mcgard lock nuts

7. Ksport 6/4 356mm bbk in inconspicious silver with subaru logo

8. Kami SS exhaust tips

9. Undercarriage plastic side covers

10. Subaru window visors

11. Front sports grill

12. Rear Kenstyle midwing painted to ice silver body color

13. Led rear bumper reflector

 

...... to be continued especially on ice setup 🙏🙏

 

... continued *

Modifications:

A. Forester TS/STI (and more):

1. Front sti strut

2. Front undercarriage sti stabiliser bar (single)

3. Rear undercarriage sti stabiliser bars (left and right)

4. Rear sti subframe

5. WRX sti rear arb after sold cusco's (kept Cusco front arb)

5. STI steering end rods

6. STI speedometer (one of my fav)

7. STI emblem on airbag/horn

8. TS emblem pair on front fender

9. STI and TS emblems on 5th rear door

10. Black A, B, C, D and E pillar trims (one if my fav)

11. STI gear knob

12. WRX STI leather front electric seats (rear seats with matching leather trims)

13. STI front door handle covers in black

14. STI rear diffuser

15. STI front lips

16. STI engine cover *

17. Banned STI lighted stop-start switch *

18. Highline body dampers * (front/rear)

19. Beatrush rear stabiliser *

20. Spoon replica chassis/subframe collars *

B. Interior

1. Wrx mfd 2018+ (one of my fav)

2. Kenstyle/damd leather steering withe leather wrapped airbag cover

3. Kenstyle paddle shifter

4. Impreza front CF dashboard trims

5. Customised rear seat aircon controllable and diverted from front foot outlets

6. Self dimming mirror with compass linked to side dimming/BSM mirror

7. BSM and mentioned BSM side mirrors with welcome lights

8. Scangauge display

9. Tein edfc active pro display/controller with endura plus dampers and Swift springs (tried and sold cusco dampers+controller, rsr springs, sti pink springs twice)

10. Octa android 256gb headunit 

11. Sunglass pocket replacement for passenger roof handle

12. Subaru leather mfd cover

13. Subaru leather arm rest cover

14. Steelmate solar TPMS and display

15. Underdash cover with welcome lights

16. Footwell lights (red)

17. Diode dynamic Flasher *

18. Taobao odb safety open door and high speed activated auto hazard lights *

19. Speed activated door lock *

20. Torque solution steering reinforcment *

21. Subaru carbon dashboard trims from Impreza (I think) *

22. Blitz SI Jumper Start (to default to S mode) *

23. BSM blind spot monitoring switchable internal led indicators or led on side mirrors *

C. Exterior

1. DIY front DRL lights with osram led

2. Flashing 3rd brake lights

3. Colins rear taillights

4. Deblack front, side and rear bumpers/trims to matched ice silver body color

5. Rear bumper modded/patched/smoothen to eliminate step to stimulate typical rear bumper 

6. Prodrive 18" with Mcgard lock nuts

7. Ksport 6/4 356mm bbk in inconspicious silver with subaru logo

8. Kami SS exhaust tips

9. Undercarriage plastic side covers

10. Subaru window visors

11. Front sports grill

12. Rear Kenstyle midwing painted to ice silver body color

13. Led rear bumper reflector

14. Removed roof rack *

15. Orange signal and white running drl led strip on headlights *

D. Engine compartment

1. Koyorad full aluminium radiator *

2. Cusco IG power unit and harness *

3. IGA AOS *

4. HBS cheater fuse for alternator overdrive at continuous 14.6v *

5. Cusco brake stop *

6. Upsized cvt cooler *

7. Aftermkt metal intake, hoses, breeze bracketa etc. *

E. Sound proofing attempt (next .. ) *

F. ICE (next .. ) *

Edited December 1, 2025 by richard_crl032

[Repulsive_War_018]

please continue, we are eagerly waiting to know update. 🙂

Edited December 1, 2025 by Repulsive_War_018

[Slowcat]

My XT will end its COE in April 2026. 

Deciding whether to renew COE, or get an EV. If EV, likely Sealion as it seems best value (as of now).

My XT has been good to me, now heading to 150k km and relatively problem free, except for AC issues and wheel bearings. 

From my workings, getting the Sealion is about $30,000 more in terms of costs of ownership spread over 10 years, if I renew COE at say $140k.  Any views welcome? Still quite indecisive. Including views from anyone who had switched to EV from XT.

cheers

 

[inlinesix]

On 12/3/2025 at 9:38 AM, Slowcat said:

My XT will end its COE in April 2026. 

Deciding whether to renew COE, or get an EV. If EV, likely Sealion as it seems best value (as of now).

My XT has been good to me, now heading to 150k km and relatively problem free, except for AC issues and wheel bearings. 

From my workings, getting the Sealion is about $30,000 more in terms of costs of ownership spread over 10 years, if I renew COE at say $140k.  Any views welcome? Still quite indecisive. Including views from anyone who had switched to EV from XT.

cheers

PM Tohto.

EV has higher road tax and insurance (in general).  But maintenance will be low (mostly tyres).

 

[richard_crl032]

On 12/1/2025 at 9:27 AM, richard_crl032 said:

... continued *

Modifications:

A. Forester TS/STI (and more):

1. Front sti strut

2. Front undercarriage sti stabiliser bar (single)

3. Rear undercarriage sti stabiliser bars (left and right)

4. Rear sti subframe

5. WRX sti rear arb after sold cusco's (kept Cusco front arb)

5. STI steering end rods

6. STI speedometer (one of my fav)

7. STI emblem on airbag/horn

8. TS emblem pair on front fender

9. STI and TS emblems on 5th rear door

10. Black A, B, C, D and E pillar trims (one if my fav)

11. STI gear knob

12. WRX STI leather front electric seats (rear seats with matching leather trims)

13. STI front door handle covers in black

14. STI rear diffuser

15. STI front lips

16. STI engine cover *

17. Banned STI lighted stop-start switch *

18. Highline body dampers * (front/rear)

19. Beatrush rear stabiliser *

20. Spoon replica chassis/subframe collars *

B. Interior

1. Wrx mfd 2018+ (one of my fav)

2. Kenstyle/damd leather steering withe leather wrapped airbag cover

3. Kenstyle paddle shifter

4. Impreza front CF dashboard trims

5. Customised rear seat aircon controllable and diverted from front foot outlets

6. Self dimming mirror with compass linked to side dimming/BSM mirror

7. BSM and mentioned BSM side mirrors with welcome lights

8. Scangauge display

9. Tein edfc active pro display/controller with endura plus dampers and Swift springs (tried and sold cusco dampers+controller, rsr springs, sti pink springs twice)

10. Octa android 256gb headunit 

11. Sunglass pocket replacement for passenger roof handle

12. Subaru leather mfd cover

13. Subaru leather arm rest cover

14. Steelmate solar TPMS and display

15. Underdash cover with welcome lights

16. Footwell lights (red)

17. Diode dynamic Flasher *

18. Taobao odb safety open door and high speed activated auto hazard lights *

19. Speed activated door lock *

20. Torque solution steering reinforcment *

21. Subaru carbon dashboard trims from Impreza (I think) *

22. Blitz SI Jumper Start (to default to S mode) *

23. BSM blind spot monitoring switchable internal led indicators or led on side mirrors *

C. Exterior

1. DIY front DRL lights with osram led

2. Flashing 3rd brake lights

3. Colins rear taillights

4. Deblack front, side and rear bumpers/trims to matched ice silver body color

5. Rear bumper modded/patched/smoothen to eliminate step to stimulate typical rear bumper 

6. Prodrive 18" with Mcgard lock nuts

7. Ksport 6/4 356mm bbk in inconspicious silver with subaru logo

8. Kami SS exhaust tips

9. Undercarriage plastic side covers

10. Subaru window visors

11. Front sports grill

12. Rear Kenstyle midwing painted to ice silver body color

13. Led rear bumper reflector

14. Removed roof rack *

15. Orange signal and white running drl led strip on headlights *

D. Engine compartment

1. Koyorad full aluminium radiator *

2. Cusco IG power unit and harness *

3. IGA AOS *

4. HBS cheater fuse for alternator overdrive at continuous 14.6v *

5. Cusco brake stop *

6. Upsized cvt cooler *

7. Aftermkt metal intake, hoses, breeze bracketa etc. *

E. Sound proofing attempt (next .. ) *

F. ICE (next .. ) *

.... continued on another nice cool afternoon and good news of sgd600 to my bank account by garment .. hurray !

Modifications:

A. Forester TS/STI (and more):

1. Front sti strut

2. Front undercarriage sti stabiliser bar (single)

3. Rear undercarriage sti stabiliser bars (left and right)

4. Rear sti subframe

5. WRX sti rear arb after sold cusco's (kept Cusco front arb)

5. STI steering end rods

6. STI speedometer (one of my fav)

7. STI emblem on airbag/horn

8. TS emblem pair on front fender

9. STI and TS emblems on 5th rear door

10. Black A, B, C, D and E pillar trims (one of my fav)

11. STI gear knob and cover

12. WRX STI leather front electric seats (rear seats with matching leather trims) (one of my fav)

13. STI front door handle covers in black

14. STI rear diffuser

15. STI front lips

16. STI engine cover 

17. Banned STI lighted stop-start switch 

18. Highline body dampers (front/rear)

19. Beatrush rear stabiliser

20. Spoon replica chassis/subframe "magic collars"

B. Interior

1. Wrx mfd 2018+ (one of my fav)

2. Kenstyle/damd leather steering withe leather wrapped airbag cover

3. Kenstyle paddle shifter

4. Impreza front CF dashboard trims

5. Customised rear seat aircon controllable and diverted from front foot outlets

6. Self dimming mirror with compass linked to side dimming/BSM mirror

7. BSM and mentioned BSM side mirrors with welcome lights

8. Scangauge display

9. Tein edfc active pro display/controller with endura plus dampers and Swift springs (tried and sold cusco dampers+controller, rsr springs, sti pink springs twice)

10. Octa android 256gb headunit 

11. Sunglass pocket replacement for passenger roof handle

12. Subaru leather mfd cover

13. Subaru leather arm rest cover

14. Steelmate solar TPMS and display

15. Underdash cover with welcome lights

16. Footwell lights (red)

17. Diode dynamic Flasher 

18. Taobao odb safety open door and high speed activated auto hazard lights 

19. Speed activated door lock

20. Torque solution steering damper 

21. Subaru carbon dashboard trims from Impreza (I think)

22. Blitz SI Jumper Start (to default to S mode) 

23. BSM blind spot monitoring switchable internal led indicators or led on side mirrors 

C. Exterior

1. DIY front DRL lights with osram led

2. Flashing 3rd brake lights

3. Colins rear taillights

4. Deblack front, side and rear bumpers/trims to matched ice silver body color

5. Rear bumper modded/patched/smoothen to eliminate step to stimulate typical rear bumper 

6. Prodrive 18" with Mcgard lock nuts

7. Ksport 6/4 356mm bbk in inconspicious silver with subaru logo

8. Kami SS exhaust tips

9. Undercarriage plastic side covers

10. Subaru window visors

11. Front Subaru sports grill

12. Rear Kenstyle midwing painted to ice silver body color

13. Led rear bumper reflector

14. Removed roof rack 

15. Orange signal and white running drl led strip on headlights 

D. Engine compartment

1. Koyorad full aluminium radiator 

2. Cusco IG power unit and harness 

3. IGA AOS 

4. HBS cheater fuse for alternator overdrive at continuous 14.6v 

5. Cusco brake stop 

6. Upsized cvt cooler from Taiwan

7. Aftermkt metal intake, hoses, breeze brackets etc.

E. Sound proofing (primarily for ICE) *

1. 4 layer STP front doors *

2. 3 layer STP rear doors *

3. 1 layer STP 5th rear door and fenders *

5. 3 layer STP floor *

6. 1 layer STP tyre wheel arch *

7. 3M sound insulation cloth behind glove compartment, headunit and speedometer *

8. Ultimate Autofoam (at KL Auto) *

9. Aircon ducting insulation tube into front fenders *

10. Insulation strips in various location front bonnet and doors *

11. Redwind sound insulation inserts into door rubber for front and rear doors *

F. ICE *

1. Android Headunit *

2. Allo Digione Signature Streamer *

3. 3 way MicroPrecision Z series in customised fiberglass A pillar in black vinyl and in customised wooden box and fiberglass front door panels *

4. Morel Ultimo Ti 10" subwoofer in customised wooden box and fiberglass enclosure into right rear D panel *

5. Ideon Black Edition USB reclocker *

6. Brax 12 channel dsp *

7. 2x Steg Masterstroke Class A for tweeters and midrange drivers *

8. 2x Steg Masterstroke MSK1500 for midbass drivers and subwoofer *

9. 2x Odyssey PC600 batteries behind rear seats *

10. Bewith R-60A voltage stabiliser and noise reduction (for headunit, Brax dsp, Allo digione and various low noise psu *

11. Bluesea front to back battery isolator (prevent continued discharge even when powered off)

Cheers.

Edited December 5, 2025 by richard_crl032

[richard_crl032]

On 12/3/2025 at 9:38 AM, Slowcat said:

My XT will end its COE in April 2026. 

Deciding whether to renew COE, or get an EV. If EV, likely Sealion as it seems best value (as of now).

My XT has been good to me, now heading to 150k km and relatively problem free, except for AC issues and wheel bearings. 

From my workings, getting the Sealion is about $30,000 more in terms of costs of ownership spread over 10 years, if I renew COE at say $140k.  Any views welcome? Still quite indecisive. Including views from anyone who had switched to EV from XT.

cheers

 

Hmmmh ... how is getting the BYD Sealion even presumably Cat A one be "only" sgd 30k more  ? 

I do not believe Sealion Cat A is sgd170k at COE of 140k but sgd 210k+ but if it is, I would strongly recommend that you go for it especially mentioned problem free so far can only mean a lot problem coming soon. Nothing beats having a brand new car for the family and no expected repair costs albeit not with the same power ride like the forester xt (I test drove the Cat A Sealion 7) while comfort is miles ahead.

Cheers.

PS: Do try Gemini AI with all the needed consideration and complete financial pros and cons but you also need to put a subjective value to having a brand new car and expected usage which yrs seems typical <20k km/yr with insufficient petrol saving at today's fuel $ if it is the only consideration

Edited December 5, 2025 by richard_crl032