mycarforum: 2015 Forester 2.0 part 17

The latest price drop of $3k vs COE drop of $1k makes it tempting...

That's mean MI are expecting the COE to drop further.
I am still waiting. ..

MI is doing the last push to close the year ... hehe

That's mean MI are expecting the COE to drop further.
I am still waiting. ..

MI is doing the last push to close the year ... hehe

I'm still quite curious why Singapore forester is even cheaper than cvr, RAV4, outlander, xtrail, cx5, sorento, tucson
But in other countries is other way around.

Edited by Quantum, 12 December 2015 - 09:17 AM.

this topic is kind of quiet vs the rest lately. creating subject to keep the thread going

Axela72, have you secured your COE this round?

I'm still quite curious why Singapore forester is even cheaper than cvr, RAV4, outlander, xtrail, cx5, sorento, tucson
But in other countries is other way around.

That's why get forester seems like a better deal in Singapore..

A lot of the buyer will be receiving their cars in Jan. Guess the stocks in Jan are still available, make sense to reduce price to push deals.

That's mean MI are expecting the COE to drop further.
I am still waiting. ..

When is your COE expiring?

When is your COE expiring?

Mine is oct '17.

Does MI gives good trade in prices?

When is your COE expiring?

July 16.

This is the first time I saw anybody so desperately and ridiculously insecure over his purchase of a car, not to mention the process of selecting a car.�

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Six Sigma? LOL, I didn't know organisations of any distinguishable scale still practice it. It's as relevant and 3.5 inch floppy disks in today's environment.

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The Forester XT is an awesome car for its price-point. It's definitely topping my shopping list when I look at replacing my car next year.

wow.

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i didn't know General Electric is considered a SME nowadays. lol

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lucky i left.�

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fair statement. lol

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anyway, alot of black belts aren't worth the toilet paper that their certs were printed on.

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You assume that you are the only one who has looked at the other angle and perspective, which you have obviously discarded, you made your purchase decision. But you do not have sufficient mental flexibility that other guys may have needs and requirements different from yours.

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Your outcome is already pre-determined - your choice is the best choice, and you hope to convince more people to adopt your best choice in order to endorse you. Unfortunately, from where I can stand, you have made a niche choice that few other people in this forum are taking. I can see retirees, soccer moms, the budget conscious penny-pinching types being the ones who will buy the 2.0i, but they usually aren't the ones who frequent internet forums.

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All you need to do, is ask your SE, how many 2.0i are being sold in comparision to the XT?�

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By the way, they accept Six Sigma Black Belts with language skills like yours? Your English is rudimentary at best - a secondary school student writes better than you.

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And isn't Six Sigma just another fancy name for Quality Improvement?

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Does MI gives good trade in prices?

I am not sure how good their trade-in prices are but I know they're not the worst.

When I was searching around for my new ride previously, the worse trade-in offers I got mainly comes from some of the PIs I approached, Komoco, C&C (Mitsubishi) and Performance Motors (bmw).

July 16.

just nice.. change to new facelift in June

just nice.. change to new facelift in June

Likely June will come?

The forester lcd is quite small though. Macham like using iPhone 4 after u have used note 5. But the Sorento one also not very big.

The forester lcd is quite small though. Macham like using iPhone 4 after u have used note 5. But the Sorento one also not very big.

I think you are not looking at the latest model. The small one are use as trip computer, 4 wheel drive information.

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Edited by Tohto, 12 December 2015 - 07:15 PM.

Oh OK. Must have been my impression from the USA reviews. Just sat in my friends Sorento. The screen is bit small. OK to view information but when using as reverse camera, you do have to strain a bit to see.

I'm not really obsessed with the size of the lcd. But think important point is that the reverse camera screen must be big enough to see things. Cos most reverse camera the resolution is not very good. Not really a go pro lol.
I felt the Sorento one is quite small considering how big the dash is. Lol.

Does anyone have the servicing cost of forester?

Is it correct that the forester doesn't come w any auto dim mirror? What about auto wiper?

Does anyone have the servicing cost of forester?

Is it correct that the forester doesn't come w any auto dim mirror? What about auto wiper?

You'll be able to get the servicing prices from the following link... http://www.subaru.as...es/?pg=packages

No auto dim mirror. Yes, there's auto wiper. :)

Thanks. Surviving cost seems reasonable.

went down to lengkee to check out the XT. ended up aiming the Outback too. anyone had the same situation and what was your final choice and why?�

It is bigger but need to pay higher road tax (2.5L) and enjoy less power.

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Haha... I don't need that extra spare so FXT is a no brainer for me.

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went down to lengkee to check out the XT. ended up aiming the Outback too. anyone had the same situation and what was your final choice and why?�

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What is surviving cost?

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Auto dim mirror may not be relevant to a suv. I do not recall any incident when someone's head lights were blinding me so far.

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Hmm.. never thought such things were important but then that is me.

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Thanks. Surviving cost seems reasonable.

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Haha. Wanted to say maintenance cost. Not sure how it became survival cost. iPhone auto corrected.

Thanks. Surviving cost seems reasonable.

If you like the wiper slow.. the wiping speed will drive you crazy.. But on heavy rainy days, it does help as I experienced last week once a big splash of water on the opposite side on windscreen and the auto wiper very quickly wipe it off in a split second.. after this I never complain the wiping speed.. haha

went down to lengkee to check out the XT. ended up aiming the Outback too. anyone had the same situation and what was your final choice and why?

It's voice down to whether you prefer a 2.5NA or 2.0turbo now with a price difference of just 2k.

When I book in September this year, the price difference was 8k.. so consider a smaller sunroof, higher tunnel in the back seat, no turbo, and OF COURSE HIGHER PRICE of 8k.. I took the forester.

Now with 2k price more, if you think you don't mind no turbo, then the Outback have better stereo system, better sound insulation (forester sound proof not bad, I Think its inadequate initially but after sitting in a friend's Audi A4 on Saturday, I think it's as quiet or quieter), bigger boot, wider body, and not as common.

If I were to book a Subaru today with 2k price difference, I will most probably go for Outback overlooking the higher tunnel at back seat and smaller sunroof as one of the reason is also Outback looks more stunning from the back than Forester.

Guys, your Forester have any headlight condensation issue?? I was reading the other Japanese car thread, wah their car have condensation issue, power down issue, CVT issues.. and all of them say it's normal, common for this model, other previous models also have... my precious 2 cheap small 1.6l & 1.5l car also done have such issues. Sounds bizarre to me.. sibei heng I never buy the cousin brand.

So I did some extra spratying of water today while washing my car, spray water (lots of water thru water hose) at various angle.. no water seepage or condensation issues leh. Kinda glad never had such issues after driving the car for close to 6500km.

What about you guys?

May I know what FC you guys are achieving ?

Real life driving and pump calculation and not from trip computer:
Worst FC: 7.16km
Best FC: 14.16km
Average 8.2km
70% city 30% highway

wow looks like everyone is having good comments on this car! but looks like eat a lot of petrol� [blush]

wow looks like everyone is having good comments on this car! but looks like eat a lot of petrol

At lot depends on driving habit. But as you go along, your driving habit also changes.so i will not say its definite.
Most important ia you enjoy your ride.

wow looks like everyone is having good comments on this car! but looks like eat a lot of petrol�

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My average FC is arouns 10.5km/l for a non-turbo. My driving pattern is mixed and no complain attaining this FC figure.

The car is really comfortable place to be in. My parents, wife, children, friends all share the same compliments. My sister who dont usually comment about cars, told me that Forester feels very stable and quiet as compare to my previous cars after fetching her from airport to her home in the west.

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I suggest if one can wait afew more months for the facelift Forester that claim 16km/l by Subaru Japan.

sat in a 2.0NA during test drive and seriously its not that quiet.

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NVH is at most average.

sat in a 2.0NA during test drive and seriously its not that quiet.

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NVH is at most average.

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Guess this kind of thing is personal preferances and experiences. Thats why some ppl willing to spent lots of cash to make their ride as quiet as possible.

Guess this kind of thing is personal preferances and experiences. Thats why some ppl willing to spent lots of cash to make their ride as quiet as possible.

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I do have to agree.�

But end of the day, its the people that frequently uses the car that matters.

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No point getting a car which makes other people feel comfortable (i.e. back passenger) and they only sit in it ocassionally, and you feel like shit when you driving.

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it just do not add up.

wow looks like everyone is having good comments on this car! but looks like eat a lot of petrol

FC is one aspect of ownership..

For me, if buying a above 100k vehicle that can be used for 10 years, should be generally satisfied with the car.

Good FC cars nowadays at below 130k range, and generally have vezel, Axio, Altis, Vios, Attrage, Note, Jazz etc.. however most of these cars are below 1600kg in weight and below 180bhp.

For similar weight vehicles that are price around $130k. only have Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Xtrail, Nissan QQ2.0, Ford Kuga.. around 140k, Hyundai Tucson, Chevy Captiva..

All of them don't offer permanent AWD, and 240bhp.. and their FC are also same same as forester in actual driving.

So for permanent AWD to have average 8+-9+km FC.. it's actually quite good IMHO..

sat in a 2.0NA during test drive and seriously its not that quiet.

NVH is at most average.

Think Hyundai Tucson or Nissan Xtrail quieter.. if looking at cabin insulation, many choices out there.

It's voice down to whether you prefer a 2.5NA or 2.0turbo now with a price difference of just 2k.

When I book in September this year, the price difference was 8k.. so consider a smaller sunroof, higher tunnel in the back seat, no turbo, and OF COURSE HIGHER PRICE of 8k.. I took the forester.

Now with 2k price more, if you think you don't mind no turbo, then the Outback have better stereo system, better sound insulation (forester sound proof not bad, I Think its inadequate initially but after sitting in a friend's Audi A4 on Saturday, I think it's as quiet or quieter), bigger boot, wider body, and not as common.

If I were to book a Subaru today with 2k price difference, I will most probably go for Outback overlooking the higher tunnel at back seat and smaller sunroof as one of the reason is also Outback looks more stunning from the back than Forester.

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yah lor...i was also quite surprised with the 2k differences. yah it is longer, wider and of course heavier (~100kg). was just thinking should i get the Outback and then lup turbo! haha....somehow i'm stuck between a bigger CC w/o tc and smaller CC with tc.� [:(]

yah lor...i was also quite surprised with the 2k differences. yah it is longer, wider and of course heavier (~100kg). was just thinking should i get the Outback and then lup turbo! haha....somehow i'm stuck between a bigger CC w/o tc and smaller CC with tc.�

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nobody should do that�(add turbo)�nowadays, just getting oneself into deep deep shit with the man in white...and for what? the NA engine isn't designed for turbo and with so little experience on this engine, might just end up blowing it.

You'll be able to get the servicing prices from the following link... http://www.subaru.as...es/?pg=packages

No auto dim mirror. Yes, there's auto wiper. :)

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you can get aftermarket auto-dim mirror, or from Subaru USA if the mounting fits.

Was omw home from Adam road hawker centre just now and saw a new FL 2.0NA forester runnning on the roads, SKW38XX plate...was wondering, so fast reach SG meh? or was it a MI management car..hmmmm

PS: wanted to follow to get a closer look but needed to stop at Esso for gas :XD:

over at Leng Kee this afternoon..

SE quoted $115,800 ( 3k down from list price) for 2.0i only free solar film..

any bro got better deal ? Good buy ?

Thanks

booked my 2.0i premium last weekend.. waiting for next COE bidding.

thanks everyone for sharing!

nobody should do that�(add turbo)�nowadays, just getting oneself into deep deep shit with the man in white...and for what? the NA engine isn't designed for turbo and with so little experience on this engine, might just end up blowing it.

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you can get aftermarket auto-dim mirror, or from Subaru USA if the mounting fits.

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Have explored this option extensively. the original subaru auto dimming mirrors (coupled with the dimming side mirrors) is the most ideal....

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in short yes, you can get the US auto dimming mirrors, and it comes with its mounting too~ however electrically speaking, the local foresters does not comes with the pre-laid cables like the usdm foresters... �so have to tap power source from nearby cables.�

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same same for the aftermarket options.

Can this Suv run on 92 Ron petrol?

Could it be that Hyundai cars have the sound proofing material sprayed underneath their car.. Think its called Tuffkote?

FC is one aspect of ownership..

For me, if buying a above 100k vehicle that can be used for 10 years, should be generally satisfied with the car.

Good FC cars nowadays at below 130k range, and generally have vezel, Axio, Altis, Vios, Attrage, Note, Jazz etc.. however most of these cars are below 1600kg in weight and below 180bhp.

For similar weight vehicles that are price around $130k. only have Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Xtrail, Nissan QQ2.0, Ford Kuga.. around 140k, Hyundai Tucson, Chevy Captiva..

All of them don't offer permanent AWD, and 240bhp.. and their FC are also same same as forester in actual driving.

So for permanent AWD to have average 8+-9+km FC.. it's actually quite good IMHO..
Think Hyundai Tucson or Nissan Xtrail quieter.. if looking at cabin insulation, many choices out there.

discuss FC in this thread is quite ridiculous,�

Obviously Subaru + AWD + Turbo +SUV = bad FC,

expect good FC,�it's not Subaru spirit

Could it be that Hyundai cars have the sound proofing material sprayed underneath their car.. Think its called Tuffkote?

Could be. But what talking you?

No head No tail? :P

Edit: went back a few post and found the link. :) I understand there's some sort of coating done on the underside of the Chasis too. Not too sure if the tuffkote layer really helps with the soundproofing. :)

Edited by Cboonh, 15 December 2015 - 10:48 AM.

Tuff kote is only for anti rust, doesn't do anything for sound proofing. MI offers the anti rust and sound deadening coating for underbody too.

Can this Suv run on 92 Ron petrol?

Minimum 95 Ron.

discuss FC in this thread is quite ridiculous,
Obviously Subaru + AWD + Turbo +SUV = bad FC,
expect good FC, it's not Subaru spirit

Maybe potential buyers just want to have to info to make decision.

On paper the turbo foresters are 11.7km per litre mixed city highway.

Worst FC I gotten for 7+.. which is the way where petrol are a total waste. So it's actually not too bad, normal spirited driving 8++km.. in Malaysia can do 14km.

Would the Q5/XC70/Freelander2/X3 with similar output of 230bhp, 350nm torque are doing the same or better FC?

Tuff kote is only for anti rust, doesn't do anything for sound proofing. MI offers the anti rust and sound deadening coating for underbody too.

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MI is selling Clasani undercoat for anti-rust and sound dampening. I forgot to mentioned that my ride had this applied during 1k servicing.

My comments on the sound proofing earlier was actually before applying the coat.

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For those who are interested about the sound dampening coat, MI�applied on the undercarriadge and wheel arches. It was applied after the anti-rust coat.

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How effective is the sound dampening? From the ears of my daily passengers, they didnt detect any difference. As for the driver, I find the tyre noise on rough surface has lessen but I hear more wind noise�travelling�above�80km/h.�

Edited by Puiru, 15 December 2015 - 11:45 AM.

Could be. But what talking you?

No head No tail? :P

Edit: went back a few post and found the link. :) I understand there's some sort of coating done on the underside of the Chasis too. Not too sure if the tuffkote layer really helps with the soundproofing. :)

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haha, ya i saw a few post back that someone mentioned hyundai tucson had better sound insulation and i recalled Hyundai cars normally will be sent to Tuffkote to spray their undercarriage.

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http://www.tuffi.com.sg/clad.html

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Sound-Clad?

Edited by Rayoflight, 15 December 2015 - 12:24 PM.

In the ideal world, every car should have

1000bhp
1000Nm torque from 1000 rpm - 9000 rpm�
As quiet as a Lexus,
As beautiful as (Fill the design of the car you like)�
FC more 23km/l
Spacious
Good Handling
Large boot
etc, etc

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But it will probably cost $99,999,999. Design is always about compromises. They start with a price bracket and then decide what are the important elements a car should have, then they include these elements with design.

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If you are looking at forester XT, it is a little tiny weeny bit silly to be worried about FC and noise. That is not what Forester XT is about.

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Power and Good FC are sworn enemies. They will never be seen at the same place.

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Edited by Pioneer, 15 December 2015 - 01:11 PM.

In the ideal world, every car should have
1000bhp
1000Nm torque from 1000 rpm - 9000 rpm
As quiet as a Lexus,
As beautiful as (Fill the design of the car you like)
FC more 23km/l
Spacious
Good Handling
Large boot
etc, etc

But it will probably cost $99,999,999. Design is always about compromises. They start with a price bracket and then decide what are the important elements a car should have, then they include these elements with design.

If you are looking at forester XT, it is a little tiny weeny bit silly to be worried about FC and noise. That is not what Forester XT is about.

Power and Good FC are sworn enemies. They will never be seen at the same place.

With the 237bhp.. I think the fc is fantastic actually..

Noise wise on NSHW when I drive alone.. always plug in noise cancellation earphone so comfirm quieter than lexus

booked my 2.0i premium last weekend.. waiting for next COE bidding.

thanks everyone for sharing!

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Congrats.

Welcome to the family

Maybe potential buyers just want to have to info to make decision.

On paper the turbo foresters are 11.7km per litre mixed city highway.

Worst FC I gotten for 7+.. which is the way where petrol are a total waste. So it's actually not too bad, normal spirited driving 8++km.. in Malaysia can do 14km.

Would the Q5/XC70/Freelander2/X3 with similar output of 230bhp, 350nm torque are doing the same or better FC?

XC and FLD2 FC�should worse than FXT, Q5 and X3 should be similar as FXT,

but whoever can afford Q5/X3/XC/FLD2, FC no matter how bad also is peanut,

Isnt driving with noise cancelling headphones dangerous?

Sound is also one input we have to take note of while driving.

With the 237bhp.. I think the fc is fantastic actually..

Noise wise on NSHW when I drive alone.. always plug in noise cancellation earphone so comfirm quieter than lexus

Hahah.. I have read post in bmwsg forum asking about FC so you never know for sure.

Some people buy car only look at car price, never look at other costs.

XC and FLD2 FC should worse than FXT, Q5 and X3 should be similar as FXT,
but whoever can afford Q5/X3/XC/FLD2, FC no matter how bad also is peanut,

Tuff kote is only for anti rust, doesn't do anything for sound proofing. MI offers the anti rust and sound deadening coating for underbody too.

My sentiments exactly. Tuffkote doesn't do much. I did not opt for the anti rust treatment from MI, as it is, there seem to be some sort of coating already. Rubbery black goo, not tar. :)

Isnt driving with noise cancelling headphones dangerous?

Sound is also one input we have to take note of while driving.

Hahah.. I have read post in bmwsg forum asking about FC so you never know for sure.

Some people buy car only look at car price, never look at other costs.

Can hear other car horn.. but of course cannot hear own engine so if got funny noise from own car can't hear, so every 30min or so will unplug and listen out.

booked my 2.0i premium last weekend.. waiting for next COE bidding.

thanks everyone for sharing!

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Hi, Alex�just PM you with great deal.

a quick question but not sure if you guys will want to answer: how much is your OMV? roughly?

OMV about $17-18k

Anyone got call from SE for December registration but January collection?

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I am asking for the registration to be done closer to collection date.

OMV about $17-18k

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thanks!

Hi, anybody here windscreen got hit by stones , road debris n has chip on the windscreen ? Driving a legacy and gotten 2 in December.

Just wondering are new windscreens so fragile or I suay. ..

Anyone got call from SE for December registration but January collection?

I am asking for the registration to be done closer to collection date.

I'm guessing it will help SE or MI's end of year figures... Coe clocks starts ticking once the car is registered. Depending on how far apart the registration and collection, you stand to lose some days of your coe ownership.

Typically registration and collection are not far apart. Most cases within days of each other. Your decision. :)

Hi, anybody here windscreen got hit by stones , road debris n has chip on the windscreen ? Driving a legacy and gotten 2 in December.

Just wondering are new windscreens so fragile or I suay.�

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huh then zhenmoban?

huh then zhenmoban?

Should be replacing at $250.
But a quick search shows legacy n outback has quite fragile windscreen in USA... so asking if forester in SG also like this.

Should be replacing at $250.
But a quick search shows legacy n outback has quite fragile windscreen in USA... so asking if forester in SG also like this.

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wha then they also need to replace the film for u?

Should be replacing at $250.
But a quick search shows legacy n outback has quite fragile windscreen in USA... so asking if forester in SG also like this.

wa can it be fixed? cos if u replace u lose the factory seals done in japan

wa can it be fixed? cos if u replace u lose the factory seals done in japan

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i think can ignore til spiderweb kinda crack hahaa

but not nice....

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factory seal and local seal different quality?

yup that's what the glass replacement workshop told me when I replaced windscreen on my old ride, but my old windscreen too big a crack to salvage so had to replace.

Hi all,

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I just got my NA few weeks ago, can anybody advise a workshop to install the gear shift cover?

NA have the leather cover for hand brake but not the gear shift. Thanks!

Hi, can anyone share how long does it take from bidder coe till car collection? I got mine the previous round.

Hi, anybody here windscreen got hit by stones , road debris n has chip on the windscreen ? Driving a legacy and gotten 2 in December.

Just wondering are new windscreens so fragile or I suay. ..

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Try AUTOBAGS they sell the WindshieldRepair Kit.

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I use it before on my old car and it�seal well for 4 years without any further crack being seen.

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But you have to seal it immediately once the crack started, as this�to prevent water went into�the crack line

which the�sealant will has difficulty to cure.

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yup that's what the glass replacement workshop told me when I replaced windscreen on my old ride, but my old windscreen too big a crack to salvage so had to replace.

changed mine for Legacy before at MI, no issue so far...

Hi, anybody here windscreen got hit by stones , road debris n has chip on the windscreen ? Driving a legacy and gotten 2 in December.

Just wondering are new windscreens so fragile or I suay. ..

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why not check with DrGlass and see if they can repair for your case?

A lot depends on whether your car is in SG. If it is already here, it should be in a week or two.

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They need to install all those things as the car is quite bare when it came.

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What did your SE says? He is your best source of information.

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Hi, can anyone share how long does it take from bidder coe till car collection? I got mine the previous round.

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I'm guessing it will help SE or MI's end of year figures... Coe clocks starts ticking once the car is registered. Depending on how far apart the registration and collection, you stand to lose some days of your coe ownership.

Typically registration and collection are not far apart. Most cases within days of each other. Your decision. :)

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He said register 30th December and get the car only in January 8th� or after. Usually the practice is a day or 2 difference.

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You are right, they are just want to hit their year end figures and I think that is not right. If they want to do that than there should be some form of remuneration or advantage to owners affected by their planned reporting of financial numbers.

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I do believe that under accounting principal they need to acknowledge only if delivery has been accepted within that month/year, so I guess they assume that registration is a form of delivery.

A lot depends on whether your car is in SG. If it is already here, it should be in a week or two.

They need to install all those things as the car is quite bare when it came.

What did your SE says? He is your best source of information.

He just say he dunno.. he will try..

He said register 30th December and get the car only in January 8th or after. Usually the practice is a day or 2 difference.

You are right, they are just want to hit their year end figures and I think that is not right. If they want to do that than there should be some form of remuneration or advantage to owners affected by their planned reporting of financial numbers.

I do believe that under accounting principal they need to acknowledge only if delivery has been accepted within that month/year, so I guess they assume that registration is a form of delivery.

tell him register on 30 dec must collect 31 dec... Else $500 petrol voucher

Allow me to vent today bro. Driving my sick wife and daughter to childcare when I discover loud sound from rear left and stopped the car. The tyre was totally flat with something like a big staple punching two holes into the side wall.

Luckily there was a petrol station like 400 meters away. Limped the car there but alas the air pump was out of service!!! Dropped my wife and she took a cab to send my kid to school and to see doctor herself. I went into the petrol station and saw those canister for inflating sealing. Bought one at 19 and managed to inflate the tyre to like 3/4 of its usual shape and I slowly drive to loyang Stamford which was like 3.5km away.

Met a kind Indian guy called andy who assess that it can't be patch and he recommend to change but he realize he had no stock. I was feeling damn panicky as I was aware of the odd size that forester xt use. I told him to just see if he can patch or inject anything to let me drive back to Subaru.
He done that with a smile and when I wanted to pay, he said its free. Thumbs up to Stamford. Didn't know we can expect such personal touch from big entity like them.
Called Subaru and was received by a unsympathetic lady who just repeating today car very full may not have slot, she didn't know if tyre had stock as well as the service advisor is outside. As my patch is temporary I try to hasten her to confirm if there is stock again came the unsympathetic voice that she can't do anything. 15 mins later, they call back and say no stock! How can u choose to use odd size tyres and yet dun carry any stock. Tell me stock only in after Xmas!

Damn pissed and I looked up Bridgestone dealers and call one by one . Finally one had stock but was going at $300 I had no choice but to On Him. Now I am at a coffee shop eating prata while waiting for them to get stock from somewhere .
From this episode I really know who I can count on and Motorimage ain't one of them ...

Ayuready, u used to drive alfa right? If u are then u are the third like me to change to jap suv.

Ayuready, u used to drive alfa right? If u are then u are the third like me to change to jap suv.

what diff impression is between Conti premium sedan�and Jap suv?

Ayuready, u used to drive alfa right? If u are then u are the third like me to change to jap suv.

Yes bro, 159 hehe

what diff impression is between Conti premium sedan and Jap suv?

Branding lor. And the perceived 'success' and prestige that comes with driving a conti.

But other than that.. Must say premium conti interior finishing and design are really a notch up.

But now... I want utility and reliability.

Branding lor. And the perceived 'success' and prestige that comes with driving a conti.

But other than that.. Must say premium conti interior finishing and design are really a notch up.

But now... I want utility and reliability.

True.
I can't afford continental ride that give me the space and pace.

Subaru Forester give me what I want now at a price point I can accept...until I can afford a x4 or a Macan hahaha which is like never

True.
I can't afford continental ride that give me the space and pace.

Subaru Forester give me what I want now at a price point I can accept...until I can afford a x4 or a Macan hahaha which is like never

Yah lor. I bought xtrail.

Cannot afford premium conti suv.

Ayuready: Chill bro, hope things are ok for you le.

Sorry I'm not familiar with the tire used. So both Forester use odd size or only XT? If we change to a common size or change rim, will void warranty?

This is why I had plans to change the tyres of FXT if I bought it... so I can use a more common size.

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Although I ended up deciding against the FXT, I'm still changing the stock tyres of new car after collection, because again I prefer to use a more common size and a better tyre.

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Allow me to vent today bro. Driving my sick wife and daughter to childcare when I discover loud sound from rear left and stopped the car. The tyre was totally flat with something like a big staple punching two holes into the side wall.

Luckily there was a petrol station like 400 meters away. Limped the car there but alas the air pump was out of service!!! Dropped my wife and she took a cab to send my kid to school and to see doctor herself. I went into the petrol station and saw those canister for inflating sealing. Bought one at 19 and managed to inflate the tyre to like 3/4 of its usual shape and I slowly drive to loyang Stamford which was like 3.5km away.

Met a kind Indian guy called andy who assess that it can't be patch and he recommend to change but he realize he had no stock. I was feeling damn panicky as I was aware of the odd size that forester xt use. I told him to just see if he can patch or inject anything to let me drive back to Subaru.
He done that with a smile and when I wanted to pay, he said its free. Thumbs up to Stamford. Didn't know we can expect such personal touch from big entity like them.
Called Subaru and was received by a unsympathetic lady who just repeating today car very full may not have slot, she didn't know if tyre had stock as well as the service advisor is outside. As my patch is temporary I try to hasten her to confirm if there is stock again came the unsympathetic voice that she can't do anything. 15 mins later, they call back and say no stock! How can u choose to use odd size tyres and yet dun carry any stock. Tell me stock only in after Xmas!

Damn pissed and I looked up Bridgestone dealers and call one by one . Finally one had stock but was going at $300 I had no choice but to On Him. Now I am at a coffee shop eating prata while waiting for them to get stock from somewhere .
From this episode I really know who I can count on and Motorimage ain't one of them ...

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Ayuready: Chill bro, hope things are ok for you le.

Sorry I'm not familiar with the tire used. So both Forester use odd size or only XT? If we change to a common size or change rim, will void warranty?

Thanks bro, I am not sure on the forester premium tyres.

I still can't believe that motor image dun even have stock! Damn pissed in the morning haha

Thanks bro, I am not sure on the forester premium tyres.

I still can't believe that motor image dun even have stock! Damn pissed in the morning haha

Maybe can share who has the tires.

what diff impression is between Conti premium sedan�and Jap suv?

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One word - Face.

tbh the stock tyres nothing to shout about.. inface quite disappointed with it wet weather's performance. am gonna change to 235/50/r18 which will give me a lot more options.

Hi all,I just got my new ride for 3 week and expenience some hollow sound/whining sound from the CVT transmission during low speed(<20km) at carpark. Does any subaru owners encounter this weird sound before ?

Thanks bro, I am not sure on the forester premium tyres.

I still can't believe that motor image dun even have stock! Damn pissed in the morning haha

Where is the spare tyre?

Thanks bro, I am not sure on the forester premium tyres.

I still can't believe that motor image dun even have stock! Damn pissed in the morning haha

The manual shown 225/60r17 for premium and 225/55r18 for XT.

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anyone change the stock tyre before?

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Thanks

Hi all,I just got my new ride for 3 week and expenience some hollow sound/whining sound from the CVT transmission during low speed(<20km) at carpark. Does any subaru owners encounter this weird sound before ?

Yes I do hear it on my ride too.

Why must buy back exact same tyre?

Since odd size take the opportunity to change to other size la?

Why must buy back exact same tyre?

Since odd size take the opportunity to change to other size la?

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Probably scared warranty voided because the tires are not factory dimensions and specifications.

Yes I do hear it on my ride too.

Thanks Puiru, I thought that I'm the only one who have this unusual sound from my transmission. Did u sent your car to MI for inspection

Probably scared warranty voided because the tires are not factory dimensions and specifications.

tyre will void warranty meh??

may cause excessive wear to drive shaft... [laugh]

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tyre will void warranty meh??

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may cause excessive wear to drive shaft...

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might as well say that insurance would not payout due to tyre modification. lol

Thanks bro, I am not sure on the forester premium tyres.

I still can't believe that motor image dun even have stock! Damn pissed in the morning haha

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Chill bro, and be glad that you saved significant $$ by not replacing your tyre at MI.�

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Most ADs charge quite a bit more for their tyres compared to your neighbourhood tyre shop. Likewise for batteries.

everything I seen MI charge a lot more den outside workshop... except for power magic haha

Thanks Puiru, I thought that I'm the only one who have this unusual sound from my transmission. Did u sent your car to MI for inspection

I didn't highlight this during my 1k servicing as I thought this is the normal behavior of a CVT?

everything I seen MI charge a lot more den outside workshop... except for power magic haha

They charged $98 for power magic right? I thought it is cheaper outside?

huh I remember seeing it at 85. same price as outside workshop

I didn't highlight this during my 1k servicing as I thought this is the normal behavior of a CVT?

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CVTs usually have a droning/whine sound especially when being pushed with revs, but I was under the impression that most people found the Subaru Lineartronic surprisingly quiet for the technology... Or at least, most reviews I read seemed to mention a lack of CVT drone, but I guess that doesn't strictly mean no noise at all.

He said register 30th December and get the car only in January 8th� or after. Usually the practice is a day or 2 difference.

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You are right, they are just want to hit their year end figures and I think that is not right. If they want to do that than there should be some form of remuneration or advantage to owners affected by their planned reporting of financial numbers.

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I do believe that under accounting principal they need to acknowledge only if delivery has been accepted within that month/year, so I guess they assume that registration is a form of delivery.

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Had a sit down with my SE and have now got a more favorable date. Register on the 11th of Jan 2016 and receive car on the 12th of Jan 2016.

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I hope the rest managed to sort this nonsense about having to register on the 30th Dec 2015 and collect a week or 2 later.

Had a sit down with my SE and have now got a more favorable date. Register on the 11th of Jan 2016 and receive car on the 12th of Jan 2016.

I hope the rest managed to sort this nonsense about having to register on the 30th Dec 2015 and collect a week or 2 later.

Glad it got sorted out. Really rubbish to get car 12 days after registration

I didn't highlight this during my 1k servicing as I thought this is the normal behavior of a CVT?

What type of sound from gearbox? Mine quiet at low rpm.. could it be tyre sound? Or got stone stuck in tyre groove?

Allow me to vent today bro. Driving my sick wife and daughter to childcare when I discover loud sound from rear left and stopped the car. The tyre was totally flat with something like a big staple punching two holes into the side wall.

Luckily there was a petrol station like 400 meters away. Limped the car there but alas the air pump was out of service!!! Dropped my wife and she took a cab to send my kid to school and to see doctor herself. I went into the petrol station and saw those canister for inflating sealing. Bought one at 19 and managed to inflate the tyre to like 3/4 of its usual shape and I slowly drive to loyang Stamford which was like 3.5km away.

Met a kind Indian guy called andy who assess that it can't be patch and he recommend to change but he realize he had no stock. I was feeling damn panicky as I was aware of the odd size that forester xt use. I told him to just see if he can patch or inject anything to let me drive back to Subaru.
He done that with a smile and when I wanted to pay, he said its free. Thumbs up to Stamford. Didn't know we can expect such personal touch from big entity like them.
Called Subaru and was received by a unsympathetic lady who just repeating today car very full may not have slot, she didn't know if tyre had stock as well as the service advisor is outside. As my patch is temporary I try to hasten her to confirm if there is stock again came the unsympathetic voice that she can't do anything. 15 mins later, they call back and say no stock! How can u choose to use odd size tyres and yet dun carry any stock. Tell me stock only in after Xmas!

Damn pissed and I looked up Bridgestone dealers and call one by one . Finally one had stock but was going at $300 I had no choice but to On Him. Now I am at a coffee shop eating prata while waiting for them to get stock from somewhere .
From this episode I really know who I can count on and Motorimage ain't one of them ...

Bro, I understand how you feel bec when u needed the car to work, it has a flat tyre.. but not all AD will stock up tyres so not really MI fault in my opinion as I wouldn't have thought of going back MI.

When you purchased the bridegstone HL400 $300.. it's not they are ripping offvyou, but these Dueler tyres are really so expensive. Saw the Tirerack pricing and it's one of the most expensive tyres.

There are 225/55r18 tyres from other brands but it's really difficult to find this size.. The more common size are 235/50 or 235/55 or 245/50, 245/45.

So I've changed out the tyres out to 235/50 already bec don't wanna take an odd size.

On a preventative perspective, I has a small instant tyre inflator that's always placed together with my FXT spare tyre.. then no worries about being stranded, just pump air and go.. at past can pump spare tyre and changed out if the stock tyre really cannot hold air (99% of car owners never pump air into spare tyres anyway)

Now hoping with Levorg launched, they will get to work Forester facelift next.

Consider the Outback.. at $2k more than forester, if you don't mind no turbo, it's worth buying.

Buying a Subaru non-turbo car is like buying laksa without hum. It still taste great to many people, but it is just not the same laksa.

My view.

Buying a Subaru non-turbo car is like buying laksa without hum. It still taste great to many people, but it is just not the same laksa.
My view.

You are right.. laksa no hum..

Haha but still have AWD and the good nice handling of the car.

Buying a Subaru non-turbo car is like buying laksa without hum. It still taste great to many people, but it is just not the same laksa.

My view.

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So aptly put.

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Somehow reminded me of this mrbrown parody...� [:p]

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Edited by Cboonh, 21 December 2015 - 02:20 PM.

Consider the Outback.. at $2k more than forester, if you don't mind no turbo, it's worth buying.

Will do another test drive of both when the FL comes. Need CO approval also.

co role is to affirm and not decide, let alone choose.

Maybe can share who has the tires.

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i got them from :

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Yung Hin Tyre & Battery Co 461 Changi Road 419884 67474335

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can give them a call before going down, i think they dun hold stock but probably got it from some other bigger dealer or people who have traded in rims on first day etc?

Why must buy back exact same tyre?

Since odd size take the opportunity to change to other size la?

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For me is really about cost. If change to other sizes, will need to change all 4?

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The tyres is like less than 2k mileage and wasted to change all 4 because 1 had a puncture =(

Bro, I understand how you feel bec when u needed the car to work, it has a flat tyre.. but not all AD will stock up tyres so not really MI fault in my opinion as I wouldn't have thought of going back MI.

When you purchased the bridegstone HL400 $300.. it's not they are ripping offvyou, but these Dueler tyres are really so expensive. Saw the Tirerack pricing and it's one of the most expensive tyres.

There are 225/55r18 tyres from other brands but it's really difficult to find this size.. The more common size are 235/50 or 235/55 or 245/50, 245/45.

So I've changed out the tyres out to 235/50 already bec don't wanna take an odd size.

On a preventative perspective, I has a small instant tyre inflator that's always placed together with my FXT spare tyre.. then no worries about being stranded, just pump air and go.. at past can pump spare tyre and changed out if the stock tyre really cannot hold air (99% of car owners never pump air into spare tyres anyway)

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thanks for the advice, the canister i bought works quite well and seems to have a foam inject. not sure if it will render the tyre unable to be patch for normal puncture but for my case side wall puncture and already the rigidity compromised as it was totally flat before i discover it and limped back to the petrol station.

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but the tyre inflator u all talking about air canister or those 12 volt pump?�

co role is to affirm and not decide, let alone choose.

Different Home model, though I envy yours. Mine is joint "And" account, both must sign and agree model. :p

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