Tohto Hypersonic July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 Actually if it's a few months back it made some sense cos the XT was price 145k and above. But now it looks stupid. I guess dealer didn't update price They will claimed that their COE is $75k. Current COE is $65k. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoeve 1st Gear July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 current forester look squaries Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 current forester look squaries If you are going for look, Forester is not suitable for you. Subaru car had never be beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imac 5th Gear July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 (edited) If you are going for look, Forester is not suitable for you. Subaru car had never be beautiful. From front maybe... But from back ??? Don't you agreed the backside look awesome? Edited July 21, 2015 by Imac Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 From front maybe... But from back ??? Don't you agreed the backside look awesome? The XT already No 1 in my shortlist car, definitely I like it..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docomospur 3rd Gear July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 I have some rattling in the back seat or the back door since I got the car on day 1. Hard to pinpoint because when I sit at the back seat to search for it the sound will go away. Not too loud, so I just live with it. Brought to MI and reported the problem during servicing. They said they fixed it, but the sound is still there. Generally MI is fine to do servicing like change the oil, fluids, check battery (just follow proceedure in the manual). And with the 5Y servicing package included, might as well - the oil and fluids all already paid for. It's when you have something not standard like hunting for rattling noise that they don't know what to do. Interesting that you mention this, as I've a colleague who has the XT and also complains about rattling noises that MI is unable to pinpoint and fix. He says it's great value for money when it comes to performance but gets a bit annoyed by these little build quality issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 Anyone who checked out Forester recently looked at the Outback? How is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
db597 1st Gear July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 Interesting that you mention this, as I've a colleague who has the XT and also complains about rattling noises that MI is unable to pinpoint and fix. He says it's great value for money when it comes to performance but gets a bit annoyed by these little build quality issues. Subarus are generally known to have some rattle sooner or later. Having said that, the tailgate on my A class creaks a lot whenever I go over bumps, humps and pot holes. In comparison my Forester's tailgate is totally silent. Would be great if anyone knows a 3rd party shop that is good at fixing rattles... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightbringer 6th Gear July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 This is looking to be a really attractive car, am looking for an off-roader for road trips to Thailand and this certainly ticks all the boxes. Can I check with those in the know here: 1) This is manufactured in Japan? 2) Any high-spec engine variants or just the base 2L turbo with 240hp spec? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
db597 1st Gear July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 This is looking to be a really attractive car, am looking for an off-roader for road trips to Thailand and this certainly ticks all the boxes. Can I check with those in the know here: 1) This is manufactured in Japan? 2) Any high-spec engine variants or just the base 2L turbo with 240hp spec? We're on the same page! Can't wait to take my FXT on a road trip up to Phuket...! 1) Yes, the Forester is made in Japan. 2) MI only brings in the 240hp 2L turbo, there are no higher spec choices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 We're on the same page! Can't wait to take my FXT on a road trip up to Phuket...! 1) Yes, the Forester is made in Japan. 2) MI only brings in the 240hp 2L turbo, there are no higher spec choices. Actually the 240hp 2.0 turbo IS the higher spec. The base model is 2.0NA which is 10k cheaper. In other countries they also have the 2.5NA, I think same engine as legacy, but MI didn't bring in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MQX87511 5th Gear July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 Actually the 240hp 2.0 turbo IS the higher spec. The base model is 2.0NA which is 10k cheaper. In other countries they also have the 2.5NA, I think same engine as legacy, but MI didn't bring in. I though Malaysia import JDM one at 280hp, isn't? How come U.S FXT is 250hp? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0y0ta Supercharged July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 Interesting that you mention this, as I've a colleague who has the XT and also complains about rattling noises that MI is unable to pinpoint and fix. He says it's great value for money when it comes to performance but gets a bit annoyed by these little build quality issues. A friend told me that the reason for low OMV for Subarus nowadays are that the cars are imported super bare from Japan - only chassis + engine + crap wheels, and many things are assembled locally. This is possible as Tan Chong had assembly facility set up many years ago to do WRX STI assembly for Subaru (can google it) for the region. So suspect that the little issues are due to non-jap factory, "after-market" assembly - if this is true. Note that this is "rumour". But still good value lah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 (edited) I though Malaysia import JDM one at 280hp, isn't? How come U.S FXT is 250hp? Different countries tuned their engines differently. Basically they are still the same engine block and same components. It's detuned in various countries for various reasons like emission standards or availability of high octane fuel. SG has no say as we are getting the version suitable for our region where people are pumping lower grade fuel. If market here is big I think they will further down further (230hp?) To avoid the 5k CEVS surcharge. But since JDM is 280hp, it show the potential our engines can reach if we take the effort to obtain the ECU of JDM version. For me I don't really mind the lower hp as long as torque is the same, which is more relevant on local roads. Edited July 22, 2015 by Pocus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 with the coe down a bit and dealer stuck with the forester they bought earlier.....orbit good i say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightbringer 6th Gear July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 Actually the 240hp 2.0 turbo IS the higher spec. The base model is 2.0NA which is 10k cheaper. In other countries they also have the 2.5NA, I think same engine as legacy, but MI didn't bring in. So the 2.0 NA engine is priced around 118k~120k thereabouts, with the 2.0T priced ~130k? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 ok merged both topics as requested. Keep to 1 topic on the 2015 forrester Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 So the 2.0 NA engine is priced around 118k~120k thereabouts, with the 2.0T priced ~130k? Yup dude. SGCARMART is your best friend! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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