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Tohto

Tohto

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Hmm.. Always feel that the interior of vezel is confusing, design wise. For some reason, the new interior design from honda has no coherence across most model.

 

I shall go try HRV during their off peak period one of these days. [smash]

 

HRV and Vezel engine are different. HRV is using SOHC, while Vezel is DOHC.

Power output Vezel is higher and also much better FC.

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Redsurfer777

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Civic lost its appeal because of design.

 

Subaru is still stuck at the high fc mentality for a 1.6 car, no edge over rivals except for the awd which moat people in the sedan cat wouldn't care.

 

I wouldn't say that fxt interior ia bad. Like it plain n simple. U seen the makan s one? Wah, first look i blur already.

 

 

 

I tested both recently, u Really cannot compare a real SUV with a "cross over" totally different class la

 

FXT wins all except for interior thats all.

 

But i must admit the HRV / Vezel is one of the best choices for CAT A cars.

Nowadays like only old people like to buy new Altis, new Mazda 3 also losing popularity, Civic & Impressa never see

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7hm

7hm

Turbocharged

Since none of the car is perfect, I still have to choose the "darkest crow" in order to get one right? [laugh]

 

I raise my opinion (critic). Too many ppls comment good (pro) about their prefer model/brand. If ppls cant take critic (con), only want to listen to good words, how to improve?

 

 

 

 

Haha. I have similar thoughts sometimes. If everyone is praising something nonstop I feel I have to come forward and mention the bad points for a change.

 

For some additional perspective on Forester XT FC, my ride's got nearly identical output figures and I'm getting around 8.2km/l according to trip computer. I'm spending a lot of time on more city-oriented driving however, and there's a lot of hill-climbing for me.

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Tohto

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Bo lah.

 

I am neither a subaru fan boy nor earning commission from each forester sold. I don't think FXT is perfect. I don't think anyone who owns a FXT thinks it is perfect.

 

Most of us just happen to love the power FXT provides and this is probably the best we can get within the 130k bracket. We therefore forgive its weakness like high FC, slightly higher insurance (accordingly to you) and slightly dated interior.

 

It may not be the best looking SUV in the car park but it is definitely one of the fastest.

 

 

 

The pros you had mention are exactly the reason I am considering the FXT.

With these pros, I had ignored all the cons...

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Redsurfer777

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good one. weighing all pros and cons.

 

we know exactly what the cons are, not that we ignore it like it fun exist but coming to terms with it.

 

and a lot has to do with driving pattern, self control.

 

you can buy a fxt and let your old man drive, he should be able to give u 12km/l comfortably.

and when u drive, no matter how hard you try, you might not even smell a 9.

 

you should see the youtube video collection from thelasthumangarage. he bought a forester for hus wife and installed a booster which will activate when rpm is high. in the end, the prank failed. cos wife never step more ghen 20% on the accelerator.

 

btw, the wife is driving the forester in s mode full time, and her mileage is still pretty good.

 

 

The pros you had mention are exactly the reason I am considering the FXT.

With these pros, I had ignored all the cons...

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Ckyc

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The pros you had mention are exactly the reason I am considering the FXT.

With these pros, I had ignored all the cons...

 

Haha to me - the other biggest pro is that it is only $130K which is very competitive.

 

if money is not a problem, all of us will have bought landrover /Q5/X5/GL. Super nice interior. Do a search in sg car mart on SUV below 130k / car or cars with 240 bhp. Not many can match the price

 

yes, there are alot of things which i want forester to have.. but base on the $130 price tag its value for money

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Ngbernie

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If you don't need the power, stick to NA for better reliability and FC.

 

Seriously you only buy the XT for the engine. If they offered the same 240hp boxer on QQ/CX5/x-trail etc for the same price, no one will look at the forester.

 

Please don't over-recommend the forester to everyone, the SE lurking in the forum will think their cars damn good-selling and up the price [laugh]

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If you don't need the power, stick to NA for better reliability and FC.

 

Seriously you only buy the XT for the engine. If they offered the same 240hp boxer on QQ/CX5/x-trail etc for the same price, no one will look at the forester.

 

Please don't over-recommend the forester to everyone, the SE lurking in the forum will think their cars damn good-selling and up the price [laugh]

Bro

 

NA mean what ah? U refering to the non turbo Forester version known as premium ah?

I like your comment abt SE...but not enuff points to praise u

Kenna one SE last Thurs damn tough , no freebies, no discount then i just walk away

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7hm

7hm

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Bro

 

NA mean what ah? U refering to the non turbo Forester version known as premium ah?

I like your comment abt SE...but not enuff points to praise u

Kenna one SE last Thurs damn tough , no freebies, no discount then i just walk away

 

NA stands for naturally aspirated engine. Means, does not used forced induction such as turbocharger or supercharger.

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Pioneer

Pioneer

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So fierce?

 

I don't work in sales but I always thought sales work is one of the most volatile industries and you should always catch the wind and earn as much as possible so that you can survive during the lean years.

 

I will expect at least a front camera.

 

Hmm... maybe instructions from top down?

 

Bro

 

NA mean what ah? U refering to the non turbo Forester version known as premium ah?

I like your comment abt SE...but not enuff points to praise u

Kenna one SE last Thurs damn tough , no freebies, no discount then i just walk away

 

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Pocus

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Seriously you only buy the XT for the engine. If they offered the same 240hp boxer on QQ/CX5/x-trail etc for the same price, no one will look at the forester.

 

"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." --Friedrich Nietzsche

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Caravan

Caravan

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If you don't need the power, stick to NA for better reliability and FC.

 

Seriously you only buy the XT for the engine. If they offered the same 240hp boxer on QQ/CX5/x-trail etc for the same price, no one will look at the forester.

 

Please don't over-recommend the forester to everyone, the SE lurking in the forum will think their cars damn good-selling and up the price [laugh]

 

Not just that lah. There are those who will buy the non-turbo forester. For me, main consideration is safety. Their cars have performed very well in crash tests since many years ago. Now with 7 airbags and ESP, it's as safe as you can get. Of course there is no EyeSight etc but it's still among the safest you can get in SG. Even the entry XV have full airbags/ESP. Compare that with entry level toyotas.

 

 

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that all seven 2015 Subaru models; the Legacy, Outback, Forester, BRZ, WRX/STI, Impreza and XV Crosstrek, have earned 2015 Top Safety Pick awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Subaru is the only manufacturer with IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models for six years running (2010-2015).

 

Together with AWD and X-mode, you get some semblance of a true off-roader.

 

Actually the turbo with CVT is nothing to shout about. I think it's quite over-rated and overkill for normal driving.

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Hi, anybody have SE to recommend. Planning to make a trip down for test drive and would like to start off the search with the right SE.

 

Thanks

 

SK

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Pocus

Pocus

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Hi Bros

 

I will collecting FXT this weekend.

 

Can someone add me into the whatsapp group? Many thanks !

 

PM us you mobile and name.

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Puiru

Puiru

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I am officially a Forester! Just signed today for a silver I-L. Delivery end October. My first Subaru and SUV. 请多多指教。

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