Tohto Hypersonic September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 Got 1 strut bar top and 2 anti roll bar bottom front and back. I consider these performance add on :) These items should improve the handling of the XT. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 Hey bro, sorry I missed your post earlier. Can PM me or Pioneer? For those interested to join the Forester whatsapp group, can let us know via PM. It a fast moving chat group useful for current owners and would-be owners alike. A meet up was mention but not finalized yet though. Stay tuned. If got Forester meetup I might want to attend to check out how you guys are doing! I been seeing quite a few of them last few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
X5actor 4th Gear September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 Hi, Does anyone know if MI will bring in eyesight (currently version 3) feature for its series? Why do we always get a strip down version of what other countries get? I know it boils down to cost but they can at least make it an optional addon. In the past, simple technology like 6 airbags and stability control were standard and Singapore only get it as standard in recent years. I feel the government should make it mandatory for every car. Cost may be higher though. I agree. I have been reading up reviews of certain car models over past months and realized the local ADs here (not sure about the PIs) often bring the "lesser" specs/features models. Disappointing:( I reckon it is just simple mathematics. No thanks to the COE premiums. It's already so expensive to buy a car in Singapore with the COE in place. So the ADs will need to juggle with this and the profit margins of their sales. How best can an AD get its cars sold, and to sell it at a higher profit. So one way is not to bring in high specs/features models for price competitiveness. Just my personal observation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer 4th Gear September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 Got something that is after market but it serves as a warning. Doesn't control the brakes on car. May be good in its own way. http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/145610-mobileye-outfits-old-cars-with-new-electronic-vision Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlim65 Neutral Newbie September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 Hi, interested in Forester 2.0 premium. Any SE to recommend? If anyone else interested, we can combine in bulk purchase:)) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 Got something that is after market but it serves as a warning. Doesn't control the brakes on car. May be good in its own way. http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/145610-mobileye-outfits-old-cars-with-new-electronic-vision I already have this installed in my car. Its called "my wife" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomiNome Clutched September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 (edited) I already have this installed in my car. Its called "my wife" Aiyah, I have one installed too! All good, but cannot turn off audio. Edited September 21, 2015 by DomiNome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer 4th Gear September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 I already have this installed in my car. Its called "my wife" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsurfer777 1st Gear September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 Acutally, for subaru forester, its already quite top end model, eqivalent to the us touring without the eyesight option. Same for Mitsubishi outlander, also the premium without the equivalent eyesight stuffs. Think to bring in with eyesight, its the tax on the addon stuffs that will increase the price by a lot. I think lta should not tax on safefty addon stuffs. If not wrong, by putting in eyesight, price might be another 20k more. But then again, they can also add one more model like xt premium that has eyesight. I agree. I have been reading up reviews of certain car models over past months and realized the local ADs here (not sure about the PIs) often bring the "lesser" specs/features models. Disappointing:( I reckon it is just simple mathematics. No thanks to the COE premiums. It's already so expensive to buy a car in Singapore with the COE in place. So the ADs will need to juggle with this and the profit margins of their sales. How best can an AD get its cars sold, and to sell it at a higher profit. So one way is not to bring in high specs/features models for price competitiveness. Just my personal observation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 I asked about eyesight, they say it's management decision not to bring in, avoid potential customer complaints if malfunction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoyxon Neutral Newbie September 21, 2015 Share September 21, 2015 It's kinda strange that more competition among the brands they still provide less features. But at least MI did put in the airbags and the traction control. Not like some jap AD only 2 air bags n no traction control. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sopskysalat 4th Gear September 22, 2015 Share September 22, 2015 It is their prerogative and dealing with inaccurate/accident as a result of eyesight can be difficult to manage especially lawsuit. Then, they are choosing the easy way and not upholding the leading edge research from subaru ... sad!! I asked about eyesight, they say it's management decision not to bring in, avoid potential customer complaints if malfunction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged September 22, 2015 Share September 22, 2015 It is their prerogative and dealing with inaccurate/accident as a result of eyesight can be difficult to manage especially lawsuit. Then, they are choosing the easy way and not upholding the leading edge research from subaru ... sad!! i guess they also want to place the omv below s$20k so if add eyesight option in, with additional omv of $3-4k, plus additional ARF because overall omv moves up, they would have to sell the car above $140-150k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Neutral Newbie September 22, 2015 Share September 22, 2015 Forester XT with AWD cannot scramble its way around curves under power meh?? Should be do-able within limits, even though the body roll might be scary. I too prefer to measure the other driver's "hell-driver" level by the way he/she takes a curve/expressway exit/flyover ramp at speed --- straightline speeding and tailgating means nothing. Actually, a SUV's higher driving position makes it easier for me to anticipate traffic up ahead --- better for overtaking. Me driving a 2007 Murano and waiting for COE levels to come down before booking a FXT. Ian.....just get it lah. I am driving one myself. hahaha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged September 22, 2015 Share September 22, 2015 soon it will be the Altis of SUV.. I think that would be the Vezel... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ml2spin 2nd Gear September 22, 2015 Share September 22, 2015 Ian.....just get it lah. I am driving one myself. hahaha. You too??? Small world... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged September 22, 2015 Share September 22, 2015 (edited) Those still sitting on the fence, perhaps this will entice you. Introducing the Facelift Forester designs. Leaked to the internet earlier! What I noticed: Exterior Finally equipped with a newly design headlamps with bi xenon projectors New Rim design New bumper design for 2.0i Premium New rear lamp clusters New grille design Interior New steering wheel design with thumb grip New trims for door handles and gear shift Colored LCD/LED dashboard design Specs Engine output and technical specs is expected to be the same as current version, but rumoured that the 2.0i has been tuned to improve FC slightly. Expect OMV to increase slightly too. Note: This is the JDM version, the export version may differ. Trims will arrive late 2015 to early 2016 in Japan. Not sure about international markets. You can try asking MI but I doubt they will give you a solid reply. Edited September 22, 2015 by Pocus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged September 22, 2015 Share September 22, 2015 (edited) Those changes you describe will bring the Forester much more in to 2015. The new headlamp cluster looks like it is following the example set by the WRX/Legacy, and the projectors with the horizontal strip adds a "satki glare" to the front end for the XT with the gapping maw effect created by the "sports bumper". Subaru, I feel, need to be a little bit more trendy, imo. Perhaps this will be a step in that direction. Edited September 22, 2015 by 7hm ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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