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Why?

 

Outback is bigger and more rugged. For one, it has a reinforced undercarriage, a feature the Forester lacks.

 

That said, I still find the Forester's off-roading ability respectable ... unlike a lot of the competing "SUVs".

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honestly never hear before, not cheap, no resale value 

 

don't play with brakes. go with known quality from trusted sources.

 

Why not go OE with that budget:

http://www.jnaperformance.com/brembo-subaru-oe-gold-front-brake-kit-impreza-2002-2007-wrx-2002-2014-1e5.6002a4.html

https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/46430

 

Or pick up used STI gold brembos from dekit WRXes.

 

agree... seriously, $3.2k for an unknown brand? u gotta take care of the subsequent pad changes as well, where and what you can get.

as per Ngbernie advised, why not look around for used STi brembos, either the 4/2 Gold or the 6/4 Silvers.

or if u have budget, look at Tarox from BKS or Endless or P.mu or Brembos or AP Racing from the marketplace or importers.

dun really need 6/4 for Forester power unless you intend to increase it. Bigger brakes match with good pads and tyres should improve braking effectiveness a lot.

the Brembo Gold set is really cheap now at used price, just recon properly should be able to last, with lots of pad selections direct from Amazon Japan.

just remember to do both front and rear upgrade as usual advice for AWD.

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Any idea what is the NA and XT price now?

 

 

I think the FXT shld be 127800, i presume FNA is around 110k (arnd 17k lower)

 

These prices are quoted by SE, w.o any negotiation yet. 

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http://www.motortrend.com/news/refreshing-or-revolting-2017-nissan-rogue/

 

New Nissan Rogue which should come to us as Qashqai....

gives those who's sitting on the fence another good choice, just look at the interior leather quality and the wonderful exterior...

 

Forester next model will hopefully come with better styling.... hopefully won't be that far since Impreza with modular platform already launched...

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http://www.motortrend.com/news/refreshing-or-revolting-2017-nissan-rogue/

 

New Nissan Rogue which should come to us as Qashqai....

gives those who's sitting on the fence another good choice, just look at the interior leather quality and the wonderful exterior...

 

Forester next model will hopefully come with better styling.... hopefully won't be that far since Impreza with modular platform already launched...

 

The Rogue is known to us as the X-Trail.

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http://www.motortrend.com/news/refreshing-or-revolting-2017-nissan-rogue/

 

New Nissan Rogue which should come to us as Qashqai....

gives those who's sitting on the fence another good choice, just look at the interior leather quality and the wonderful exterior...

 

Forester next model will hopefully come with better styling.... hopefully won't be that far since Impreza with modular platform already launched...

One man meat is another poison... The Nissan Rogue interior looks too cluttered.. I prefer FXT simplistic dashboard... And simply the handling and power output.. No need flowery fanciful interior like what the Rogue needs...
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http://www.motortrend.com/news/refreshing-or-revolting-2017-nissan-rogue/

 

New Nissan Rogue which should come to us as Qashqai....

gives those who's sitting on the fence another good choice, just look at the interior leather quality and the wonderful exterior...

 

Forester next model will hopefully come with better styling.... hopefully won't be that far since Impreza with modular platform already launched...

 

Well, The Subaru Concept is already shown last year. Rumors says this is what the new forester design will be hinted on.

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But knowing Subaru, their final production model is always ALOT more conservative compared to the concept model.

So expect the new Forester to be an anti climax compared to what you see here...

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The most anti climax stuff I heard about future forester is that it's gonna be FWD... Not sure if it's true..

 

I know for sure I wouldn't buy a Subaru if it's not AWD

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The most anti climax stuff I heard about future forester is that it's gonna be FWD... Not sure if it's true..

 

I know for sure I wouldn't buy a Subaru if it's not AWD

 

Not true. Subaru will never do that for their SUVs. What is rumoured though is that the AWD will become hybrid with the front wheels driven by boxer engine and rear wheels by electric motor. 

So, in a sense, your rumour is also sort of correct as the boxer part becomes FWD.

The advantage of this front boxer and back electric is that it removes the weight of the AWD transmission setup, have added power and the great low end torque of electric etc.

It also continues Subaru simple and elegant engineering in some ways. 

 

Let's see if it comes true. 

The most anti climax stuff I heard about future forester is that it's gonna be FWD... Not sure if it's true..

 

I know for sure I wouldn't buy a Subaru if it's not AWD

 

Not true. Subaru will never do that for their SUVs. What is rumoured though is that the AWD will become hybrid with the front wheels driven by boxer engine and rear wheels by electric motor. 

So, in a sense, your rumour is also sort of correct as the boxer part becomes FWD.

The advantage of this front boxer and back electric is that it removes the weight of the AWD transmission setup, have added power and the great low end torque of electric etc.

It also continues Subaru simple and elegant engineering in some ways. 

 

Let's see if it comes true. 

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Well, The Subaru Concept is already shown last year. Rumors says this is what the new forester design will be hinted on.

1446027475030.jpg

1446027475030.jpg

 

 

But knowing Subaru, their final production model is always ALOT more conservative compared to the concept model.

So expect the new Forester to be an anti climax compared to what you see here...

 

I will dig that rear tail lamps.

 

Indeed..Subaru concept always make swee swee.. production models very tamed. eg WRX..

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Just noticed at start up there is a beep. FXT 3k km now. Read online some say its sign of battery low/old which is doubtful for a 3mth old car. Some say its engine cold. Anyone knows?

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Just noticed at start up there is a beep. FXT 3k km now. Read online some say its sign of battery low/old which is doubtful for a 3mth old car. Some say its engine cold. Anyone knows?

 

Normally the car computer will tell you what the beep is about. 

Pull the "i" lever at the 7.30 hr hand position at your steering wheel to see if any explanation on the display behind the steering wheel - the one between the speedometer and tachometer. 

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