2015 Forester 2.0

[Fatjeremy]

isnt 49k rebate value by MI too low considering the previous round was 66k. and the irony is some of the buyers who purchased didnt get their COE (even though it ended 58k). curious to know the updated rebate value MI would give after this 7+ k drop in coe.

 

does anyone know whats the premium to pay for a guaranteed bid with MI.

 

also is it true they "may" give open cat coe if they missed the bids (or isit another SE trick)

[etoh77]

Yeap, now jus looking forward to collect the car and enjoy! Well, its jus human nature to hv this heartpain feeling to see the prices crashes right after u signed on the dotted line. Like pocus mentioned, jus hv to move on to have fun with the new car. Nvr easy to time a purchase at a lowest level. Yes, i guessed i had a decent reasonable trade in price for my current car.

 

Top up $650 for the blackvue cam.

 

Have not shortlisted any shop or brand to do the paint protection but def something i will like to do to prolong the paintworks as i am likely to drive this car for a long time.

[kingfisher1688]

Hi Etoh77,

If you can get a better quote with Groomers Lab and decide to go with it, let me know.

[etoh77]

Sure, wait till collect the car and then decide. When u collecting urs?

[Airtrek_newbie]

Hi Bro Pocus, , thanks your advice on film.

I am still second minded on doing it myself outside, cos I dunno how to check if workmanship is good.

and if Vcool is overly priced.

 

Congrats to all bros who gotten the car after Wed COE bidding, I am also new to the club, new to Forester.

I am hoping to like it ( 2.0 premium) like how I liked my airtrek non turbo which I drove for 10 yrs !! haha

Am collecting it early Aug too..

 

I look forward to more advice from you all rgds to solar films/ suppliers.

 

Cheers !

 

[cmdsea]

I heard MI will be bringing in Forester Manual drive. A few of my friend is waiting for that.

 

Not sure where this info is coming from. Checked with my SE and he said no plans to bring in. A pity as I would far prefer manual to CVT.

[Picnic]

Booked at 117.8k with the std freebies.

U looking at premium version?

Anyone gone to groomers lab for paint protection?

 

I was quoted 900, not sure will carrot head.

 

Please let me know via pm if not convenient to post here, thanks!

 

Hi, you booked at $117.8K Is this without guaranteed COE?

 

Also, what are the standard freebies? Solar film and floor mat?

 

Thanks in advance for your reply :)

[Pocus]

Hi Bro Pocus, , thanks your advice on film.

I am still second minded on doing it myself outside, cos I dunno how to check if workmanship is good.

and if Vcool is overly priced.

 

If you fear doing outside, Why not ask your SE if they can provide better grade film? I'm sure can be done if you willing to top up a bit more.

 

But imho still better to do outside, workmanship for solar film is pretty standard imho. It's the film quality that counts.

[Quantum]

 

Not sure where this info is coming from. Checked with my SE and he said no plans to bring in. A pity as I would far prefer manual to CVT.

Manual already lunched in U.S market couple years ago, unfortunately its 2.0NA instead of TC

[Bkling]

Yeap, now jus looking forward to collect the car and enjoy! Well, its jus human nature to hv this heartpain feeling to see the prices crashes right after u signed on the dotted line. Like pocus mentioned, jus hv to move on to have fun with the new car. Nvr easy to time a purchase at a lowest level. Yes, i guessed i had a decent reasonable trade in price for my current car.

 

Top up $650 for the blackvue cam.

 

Have not shortlisted any shop or brand to do the paint protection but def something i will like to do to prolong the paintworks as i am likely to drive this car for a long time.

Which model of blackvue and come battery?

[Tohto]

isnt 49k rebate value by MI too low considering the previous round was 66k. and the irony is some of the buyers who purchased didnt get their COE (even though it ended 58k). curious to know the updated rebate value MI would give after this 7+ k drop in coe.

 

does anyone know whats the premium to pay for a guaranteed bid with MI.

 

also is it true they "may" give open cat coe if they missed the bids (or isit another SE trick)

 

$3000

[Laurencelau]

U must be feeling terrible at not getting the Coe despite price falling more than 7k.

 

Wonder why AD just cannot bid the same level as me.

 

Did u drive a very hard bargain?

 

Don't know what to bargain. Let Sale Rep do everything. They bid $57,600 for me. I find this amount is on the low side. Maybe they don't have the stock so delay my bid. That's what I feel.

[Micb]

Hi all Forester bros here. I'm a 2015 XV owner, allow me to give my view on the MI's own in-house AutoTint film.

 

Honestly speaking, I would suggest just take the in-house film if given as a freebie. I feel the film is adequate enough. The main aim is to prevent short term heat built-up, under the sun right? If left for longer than 30mins, there will not be much differences between the various films in the market. It will be hot !

 

My workplace car park is without shelter and seriously I do not feel any differences with the film and other films which I tried on the previous cars I owned.

 

So, save the money and spend it on other mods, I would say. Those vertical LED DRL are exceptionally nice

 

On the topic of MI service, it is quite ok for me too, just go in with a realistic expectation (still a b&b brand afterall). One good thing is the MI service is not too difficult to book (no long waiting queue compare to other popular brands)

 

Just my 2 little cents.

 

Cheers, and enjoy your new ride !

[kingfisher1688]

 

Hi, you booked at $117.8K Is this without guaranteed COE?

 

Also, what are the standard freebies? Solar film and floor mat?

 

Thanks in advance for your reply :)

Yes, it is without guaranteed COE.

Lucky to have gotton it on the first bid.

 

Several Bros who booked XT (turbo) didnt get their COE last Wed.

 

Standard freebies includes Solar film, floor mat. Nothing much actually.

what you see is what you get on the showroom car.

[Quantum]

Hi all Forester bros here. I'm a 2015 XV owner, allow me to give my view on the MI's own in-house AutoTint film.

 

Honestly speaking, I would suggest just take the in-house film if given as a freebie. I feel the film is adequate enough. The main aim is to prevent short term heat built-up, under the sun right? If left for longer than 30mins, there will not be much differences between the various films in the market. It will be hot !

 

My workplace car park is without shelter and seriously I do not feel any differences with the film and other films which I tried on the previous cars I owned.

 

So, save the money and spend it on other mods, I would say. Those vertical LED DRL are exceptionally nice

 

On the topic of MI service, it is quite ok for me too, just go in with a realistic expectation (still a b&b brand afterall). One good thing is the MI service is not too difficult to book (no long waiting queue compare to other popular brands)

 

Just my 2 little cents.

 

Cheers, and enjoy your new ride !

I feel the MI in-house film is not dark enough, no privacy

[Heman75]

I feel the MI in-house film is not dark enough, no privacy

Wah .. wat you going to do inside that you need some much privacy heee... need better suspensions so that the car wont shake too hard?

[Fatjeremy]

 

Don't know what to bargain. Let Sale Rep do everything. They bid $57,600 for me. I find this amount is on the low side. Maybe they don't have the stock so delay my bid. That's what I feel.

 

The previous COE results was 65K + and MI bidded just 57600? Isnt it unfair for the buyers who bought based to 65K+ results.

[Heman75]

 

The previous COE results was 65K + and MI bidded just 57600? Isnt it unfair for the buyers who bought based to 65K+ results.

no.. I believe they have some thing like how many bids .. so as long as they give you within that number of bids. this is something like hatching.. and maybe they can make more..