Thứ Năm, 29 tháng 12, 2016

2015 Forester 2.0 part 29

  • 13 March 2016 - 06:46 PM
    Rayoflight

    Ya, that is the same thing told by the SE serving me today. The increase will start from 12pm tomorrow, so keep asking to consider and let him have the reply by tomorrow before noon.

    What car r u driving nw?

    Haha currently if u sign, most likely is may shipment liao.

    Cannot la.. trade in my car too sayang liao
  • 13 March 2016 - 07:10 PM
    Carlovers
    Me driving Honda Stream and dying by Nov this yr, so, must hoot one soon.
  • 13 March 2016 - 10:10 PM
    Jamesgetz
    Does anyone know if the forester XT comes with tyre pressure monitoring sensors/system ?
  • 13 March 2016 - 10:36 PM
    Abdulwz

    Hi,

    Was at LK and tested the XT. Very impressed by the handling and the Sports (S) and the Xtreme Sports (#S) driving modes. The XT morphed into 2 totally different beasts. Some had posted that the XT was noisy but I found it to be quite quiet even in #S mode. Ride-wise was quite comfortable too. The interior is quite spacious and equipment level is above average. XT doesn't have the Honda Sensing, auto-stop start, all around camera or park assist. Overall am quite impressed even though it doesn't have the features I mentioned.

    Then I proceeded to Nissan and tested the Xtrail. After having just tested the XT, must say the the Xtrail seemed "underpowered" and kind of struggled to get up to speed. It did have the all round camera and we were higher up in the Xtrail. The ride was about the same as the XT however being higher than the XT, the Xtrail didn't take bends as enthusiastically and as confidently as the XT. I believe the Xtrail is more suited for a sedate drvier. Though the Xtrail is a "7" seater, IMHO, it is more a 5 + 2 where the 2 are either very young short children or short midgets [:p]

    Must say the I am quite swayed by the XT especially in the Black Edition trim but am going to adopt a wait and see attitude as my current drive can still last me till end May. Hopefully, the COE will start dropping further [thumbsup]

    Anyone with any comments???


    Does anyone know if the forester XT comes with tyre pressure monitoring sensors/system ?

    Nope


  • 13 March 2016 - 10:40 PM
    BenTong

    Hi,

    Was at LK and tested the XT. Very impressed by the handling and the Sports (S) and the Xtreme Sports (#S) driving modes. The XT morphed into 2 totally different beasts. Some had posted that the XT was noisy but I found it to be quite quiet even in #S mode. Ride-wise was quite comfortable too. The interior is quite spacious and equipment level is above average. XT doesn't have the Honda Sensing, auto-stop start, all around camera or park assist. Overall am quite impressed even though it doesn't have the features I mentioned.

    Then I proceeded to Nissan and tested the Xtrail. After having just tested the XT, must say the the Xtrail seemed "underpowered" and kind of struggled to get up to speed. It did have the all round camera and we were higher up in the Xtrail. The ride was about the same as the XT however being higher than the XT, the Xtrail didn't take bends as enthusiastically and as confidently as the XT. I believe the Xtrail is more suited for a sedate drvier. Though the Xtrail is a "7" seater, IMHO, it is more a 5 + 2 where the 2 are either very young short children or short midgets [:p]

    Must say the I am quite swayed by the XT especially in the Black Edition trim but am going to adopt a wait and see attitude as my current drive can still last me till end May. Hopefully, the COE will start dropping further [thumbsup]

    Anyone with any comments???




    Nope

    Can wait la. Especially you are scrapping soon. Welcome to the dark side
  • 13 March 2016 - 11:26 PM
    JX83

    Ya, that is the same thing told by the SE serving me today. The increase will start from 12pm tomorrow, so keep asking to consider and let him have the reply by tomorrow before noon.


    Bro what's the selling price now? After discount 120k? Still on the high side ah.. So far I haven't went down test drive yet.. For me I prefer go down during weekdays as lesser ppl.. Btw which SE serve u? Any recommendations which 1 better at LK..
  • 13 March 2016 - 11:47 PM
    Tohto


    Cannot la.. trade in my car too sayang liao


    I thought you post on sgcarmart to sell your car?
  • 13 March 2016 - 11:52 PM
    Tohto

    Hi,

    Was at LK and tested the XT. Very impressed by the handling and the Sports (S) and the Xtreme Sports (#S) driving modes. The XT morphed into 2 totally different beasts. Some had posted that the XT was noisy but I found it to be quite quiet even in #S mode. Ride-wise was quite comfortable too. The interior is quite spacious and equipment level is above average. XT doesn't have the Honda Sensing, auto-stop start, all around camera or park assist. Overall am quite impressed even though it doesn't have the features I mentioned.

    Then I proceeded to Nissan and tested the Xtrail. After having just tested the XT, must say the the Xtrail seemed "underpowered" and kind of struggled to get up to speed. It did have the all round camera and we were higher up in the Xtrail. The ride was about the same as the XT however being higher than the XT, the Xtrail didn't take bends as enthusiastically and as confidently as the XT. I believe the Xtrail is more suited for a sedate drvier. Though the Xtrail is a "7" seater, IMHO, it is more a 5 + 2 where the 2 are either very young short children or short midgets [:p]

    Must say the I am quite swayed by the XT especially in the Black Edition trim but am going to adopt a wait and see attitude as my current drive can still last me till end May. Hopefully, the COE will start dropping further [thumbsup]

    Anyone with any comments???




    Nope


    Depends on what colour you want, some colour if the booking time is not right. Waiting time may be up to 3 month if no ready stock.
    I booked on mid Feb, only expect collect car early May.
  • 14 March 2016 - 12:33 AM
    Cboonh

    Does anyone know if the forester XT comes with tyre pressure monitoring sensors/system ?

    Nope. There are numerous aftermarket options though. :)


  • 14 March 2016 - 12:39 AM
    4orester

    Hi,

    Was at LK and tested the XT. Very impressed by the handling and the Sports (S) and the Xtreme Sports (#S) driving modes. The XT morphed into 2 totally different beasts. Some had posted that the XT was noisy but I found it to be quite quiet even in #S mode. Ride-wise was quite comfortable too. The interior is quite spacious and equipment level is above average. XT doesn't have the Honda Sensing, auto-stop start, all around camera or park assist. Overall am quite impressed even though it doesn't have the features I mentioned.

    Then I proceeded to Nissan and tested the Xtrail. After having just tested the XT, must say the the Xtrail seemed "underpowered" and kind of struggled to get up to speed. It did have the all round camera and we were higher up in the Xtrail. The ride was about the same as the XT however being higher than the XT, the Xtrail didn't take bends as enthusiastically and as confidently as the XT. I believe the Xtrail is more suited for a sedate drvier. Though the Xtrail is a "7" seater, IMHO, it is more a 5 + 2 where the 2 are either very young short children or short midgets [:p]

    Must say the I am quite swayed by the XT especially in the Black Edition trim but am going to adopt a wait and see attitude as my current drive can still last me till end May. Hopefully, the COE will start dropping further [thumbsup]

    Anyone with any comments???




    Nope

    Seems like many are queuing up to collect Forester.. I'm one of them
  • 14 March 2016 - 07:47 AM
    Rayoflight

    I thought you post on sgcarmart to sell your car?

    Ya lo but slow response.. Only tonnes of consignment agents calling me up lol

    Drive another 2more years den wait for next Forester liao haha
  • 14 March 2016 - 07:53 AM
    Rayoflight

    Hi,

    Was at LK and tested the XT. Very impressed by the handling and the Sports (S) and the Xtreme Sports (#S) driving modes. The XT morphed into 2 totally different beasts. Some had posted that the XT was noisy but I found it to be quite quiet even in #S mode. Ride-wise was quite comfortable too. The interior is quite spacious and equipment level is above average. XT doesn't have the Honda Sensing, auto-stop start, all around camera or park assist. Overall am quite impressed even though it doesn't have the features I mentioned.

    Then I proceeded to Nissan and tested the Xtrail. After having just tested the XT, must say the the Xtrail seemed "underpowered" and kind of struggled to get up to speed. It did have the all round camera and we were higher up in the Xtrail. The ride was about the same as the XT however being higher than the XT, the Xtrail didn't take bends as enthusiastically and as confidently as the XT. I believe the Xtrail is more suited for a sedate drvier. Though the Xtrail is a "7" seater, IMHO, it is more a 5 + 2 where the 2 are either very young short children or short midgets [:p]

    Must say the I am quite swayed by the XT especially in the Black Edition trim but am going to adopt a wait and see attitude as my current drive can still last me till end May. Hopefully, the COE will start dropping further [thumbsup]

    Anyone with any comments???




    Nope

    The S & S sharp mode totally nailed it man..too bad the test drive was really short.

    Everytime i had a chance, i switch it to S sharp mode, put gear to manual mode, paddle shift.. Max 2-3rd gear only around lengkee.

    Going for tuning should even sharpen the torque response even more..
  • 14 March 2016 - 07:57 AM
    BenTong

    Ya lo but slow response.. Only tonnes of consignment agents calling me up lol

    Drive another 2more years den wait for next Forester liao haha

    Why wait? Imagine the happiness of stepping on the pedal and feel the G force. 2 years a Long time. Bite the bullet and be a man.
  • 14 March 2016 - 08:01 AM
    Rayoflight

    Why wait? Imagine the happiness of stepping on the pedal and feel the G force. 2 years a Long time. Bite the bullet and be a man.

    Cannot la bro.. The thought of selling my car with the same depreciation as a mazda 3 kills me

    Apply mopiko on backside can liao

    Edited by Rayoflight, 14 March 2016 - 08:02 AM.

  • 14 March 2016 - 08:23 AM
    Tohto

    Cannot la bro.. The thought of selling my car with the same depreciation as a mazda 3 kills me

    Apply mopiko on backside can liao

    I thought your bimmer is really beautiful.

    Selling as direct seller slightly cheaper than dealer should able to find a buyer mah...

    Especially now the new 318i only left 3 cylinder.�


  • 14 March 2016 - 08:31 AM
    BenTong

    Cannot la bro.. The thought of selling my car with the same depreciation as a mazda 3 kills me

    Apply mopiko on backside can liao

    Depreciation. Haiz a word used by Accountants and learned by buyers and sellers. Like that's the only determinant.

    I go see car every SE tells me about this depreciation that depreciation.

    From a retired accountant who is still not that old ( not bald and with lots of nature endowed black hair) what you should consider is cash outflow monthly.

    If can afford the down payment and the monthly cash flow.. Buy la.

    It does wonders to the human spirit n gives one more internal chiong spirit to do well in career.

    My "pluck from the air" feel is that these coming 12 mths COE will soften before rebounding back after that. So not bad timing to get the FXT. can't do much with resale value Coz your car body value not much. Paper value already fixed.

    But then be realistic. Uncle fix his monthly cash outlay for car for the last 20 years. Cannot spend more. Last time drive 2 conti , then 1 conti 1 Lux jap, then 1 jap 1 Korean, now 2 BNB jap, 2 more jap coming,
  • 14 March 2016 - 08:36 AM
    BenTong
    And don't drive 2-3 years change. Drive 8 years. And please read Mr Lim thread. Must say he quite Choon.
  • 14 March 2016 - 08:53 AM
    TurboAct

    Depreciation. Haiz a word used by Accountants and learned by buyers and sellers. Like that's the only determinant.

    I go see car every SE tells me about this depreciation that depreciation.

    From a retired accountant who is still not that old ( not bald and with lots of nature endowed black hair) what you should consider is cash outflow monthly.

    If can afford the down payment and the monthly cash flow.. Buy la.

    It does wonders to the human spirit n gives one more internal chiong spirit to do well in career.

    My "pluck from the air" feel is that these coming 12 mths COE will soften before rebounding back after that. So not bad timing to get the FXT. can't do much with resale value Coz your car body value not much. Paper value already fixed.

    But then be realistic. Uncle fix his monthly cash outlay for car for the last 20 years. Cannot spend more. Last time drive 2 conti , then 1 conti 1 Lux jap, then 1 jap 1 Korean, now 2 BNB jap, 2 more jap coming,

    You are talking emotional decision. What about every body financial situation is different ?

    You are an accountant? Maybe handsome but not very related...unless you working for AD.
  • 14 March 2016 - 08:57 AM
    BenTong

    You are talking emotional decision. What about every body financial situation is different ?

    You are an accountant? Maybe handsome but not very related...unless you working for AD.

    Bro, all of us either working for the gov (arf & Coe), the (AD) and the bank.

    Precisely everybody have different financial position. So work within your cash flow Budget.

    But emotions plays an important part in car buying. Go by logic no reason to pay $100K for a bnb jap.
  • 14 March 2016 - 09:20 AM
    jg2000

    Does anyone know if the forester XT comes with tyre pressure monitoring sensors/system ?

    I come from an XV which does have TPMS.

    I would guess XT would have.

    However, Subaru TPMS only gives light symbol warning and sound warning of low tire pressure - does not show actual pressure.

    Was good enough for me.� Made me aware of a very slow leaking tire nail puncture before I realised it myself and while car handling still seemed normal.

    Check the car manual.� If you see there is such a low tire pressure warning signal for local XT, then that is the TPMS.


  • 14 March 2016 - 09:53 AM
    Nav14

    Hi,

    Was at LK and tested the XT. Very impressed by the handling and the Sports (S) and the Xtreme Sports (#S) driving modes. The XT morphed into 2 totally different beasts. Some had posted that the XT was noisy but I found it to be quite quiet even in #S mode. Ride-wise was quite comfortable too. The interior is quite spacious and equipment level is above average. XT doesn't have the Honda Sensing, auto-stop start, all around camera or park assist. Overall am quite impressed even though it doesn't have the features I mentioned.

    Then I proceeded to Nissan and tested the Xtrail. After having just tested the XT, must say the the Xtrail seemed "underpowered" and kind of struggled to get up to speed. It did have the all round camera and we were higher up in the Xtrail. The ride was about the same as the XT however being higher than the XT, the Xtrail didn't take bends as enthusiastically and as confidently as the XT. I believe the Xtrail is more suited for a sedate drvier. Though the Xtrail is a "7" seater, IMHO, it is more a 5 + 2 where the 2 are either very young short children or short midgets [:p]

    Must say the I am quite swayed by the XT especially in the Black Edition trim but am going to adopt a wait and see attitude as my current drive can still last me till end May. Hopefully, the COE will start dropping further [thumbsup]

    Anyone with any comments???


    Nope

    The advantage of the X-Trail is that it is at the beginning of its lifespan (current model) while the Forester will be replaced within the next 2.5yrs. And I found the interior of the X-Trail at least�a grade superior with a more solid feel to it�and�having more comfortable seats�than the Forester. If the drive and power are main considerations, Forester wins hands down.


  • 14 March 2016 - 12:36 PM
    newbie12345
    Dono why seldom see SL car plate on the road? I tght alot of ppl scrap car and get a new car liao.
  • 14 March 2016 - 12:56 PM
    Djcoolmax

    Dono why seldom see SL car plate on the road? I tght alot of ppl scrap car and get a new car liao.

    my place already 4 SLA plates!


  • 14 March 2016 - 01:16 PM
    Fannz

    I went Toa Payoh for test drive and it was a sunday. Another SE brought me out for test drive as my SE was busy and it was too boring driving around their showroom and he decided to let me go down to PIE. That was the time I could really test the power as I did not know I have to exit at the next one so from lane 2 have to cut all the way back to lane 4 and exit.

    That's when I decided this will be my next ride....


  • 14 March 2016 - 01:42 PM
    wongexcel

    Depends on what colour you want, some colour if the booking time is not right. Waiting time may be up to 3 month if no ready stock.
    I booked on mid Feb, only expect collect car early May.

    Me also. Need to wait till end April or early May. But my car will scrap at middle April.
  • 15 March 2016 - 10:29 AM
    Pocus

    Any PI selling the NA ?

    Read about 80-90% American where this car is so popular gets the NA.

    Why do we need 240 HP on Singapore road.
    Because we have higher speed expressways. Our petrol cost is lower...or our traffic Police or rules are not strict...

    Or is this an ego face value thingy ? Is Singapore road a race track ? You will probably have average speed of 40km/hr...

    Sone cars have turbo for fuel efficiency and to meet strict emission standards. This one we are taxed for higher emission.

    Where is the sense of this ?

    I don't think anyone will complain they got too much money. Just like I never hear people complain their car too powerful, only heard of car being underpowered.

    240bhp too much in Singapore? Clearly you haven't driven a 240bhp car to know know it can benefit in SG roads. Its 240bhp, not 240km/h.

    Ego and face? If this is a Golf GTI thread then maybe, but We are talking about Subarus here and its not even the rex. Old folks see Subaru lower than Toyota and only knows merc and BMW. What face?

    Its not about racing, or race track. It a the driving experience. But seeing how you put your thoughts to words....nah! Don t think you will get it.

    Edited by Pocus, 15 March 2016 - 10:33 AM.

  • 15 March 2016 - 10:35 AM
    BenTong

    Just tested and confirmed this issue on my FXT2.0 2016 Model. Issue is present as long as need to reverse upslope.

    http://www.subarufor...ff-road-493593/


    Make sure you *never* ever need to reverse up a slope (e.g. don't ever park on a slope facing down)

    You which car brand SE again?

    I don't think anyone will complain they got too much money. Just like I never hear people complain their car too powerful, only heard of car being underpowered.

    240bhp too much in Singapore? Clearly you haven't driven a 240bhp car to know know it can benefit in SG roads. Its 240bhp, not 240km/h.

    Ego and face? If this is a Golf GTI thread then maybe, but We are talking about Subarus here and its not even the rex. Old folks see Subaru lower than Toyota and only knows merc and BMW. What face?

    Its not about racing, or race track. It a the driving experience. But seeing how you put your thoughts to words....nah! Don t think you will get it.

    Easy on this bro la. He still aspiring to own a car.
  • 15 March 2016 - 10:41 AM
    Pocus

    I come from an XV which does have TPMS.
    I would guess XT would have.
    However, Subaru TPMS only gives light symbol warning and sound warning of low tire pressure - does not show actual pressure.
    Was good enough for me. Made me aware of a very slow leaking tire nail puncture before I realised it myself and while car handling still seemed normal.
    Check the car manual. If you see there is such a low tire pressure warning signal for local XT, then that is the TPMS.

    There are options found in XV not in Forester. TPMS is one, the other is the ability to off front passenger airbag if a child is detected in front.

    That's why Forester OMV so cheap.

    You which car brand SE again?
    Easy on this bro la. He still aspiring to own a car.

    I tot he own a car already. Ok point noted.
  • 15 March 2016 - 11:16 AM
    flanforever

    There are options found in XV not in Forester. TPMS is one, the other is the ability to off front passenger airbag if a child is detected in front.

    That's why Forester OMV so cheap.
    I tot he own a car already. Ok point noted.

    Do you have more information regarding this child passenger thing?Not aware of this on the XV, but was told by my QQ SE during test drive that it will turn off if the weight is <3kg, is it the same for XV too?


  • 15 March 2016 - 11:30 AM
    TurboAct

    There are options found in XV not in Forester. TPMS is one, the other is the ability to off front passenger airbag if a child is detected in front.

    That's why Forester OMV so cheap.
    I tot he own a car already. Ok point noted.

    The discussion is about balance and practicality. Not more is best which is commonsense.

    Your comment on whether I am car owner is biased and pointless.
  • 15 March 2016 - 11:43 AM
    Pocus

    The discussion is about balance and practicality. Not more is best which is commonsense.

    Your comment on whether I am car owner is biased and pointless.

    You having a car or not is not I say one. I not judgemental on that BTW.:D

    I'm just replying based on your comments. If you read back your comments are also portrait a generally misconception and biased against higher powered cars.

    Anyway no malice here, its all discussion!
  • 15 March 2016 - 12:51 PM
    jg2000

    There are options found in XV not in Forester. TPMS is one, the other is the ability to off front passenger airbag if a child is detected in front.

    Didn't know XT did not have front airbag off option.

    However, safety wise, personally even if have airbag off option, would put child in rear seat as not safe to be in front for them.

    Either way of sitting in front for them also not good -

    kid sit in front with airbag on will get badly punched by airbag when activated

    kid sit in front with airbag off will not get protection if crash happen

    So XT not losing much by not having this feature


    Edited by jg2000, 15 March 2016 - 12:52 PM.

  • 15 March 2016 - 03:04 PM
    bull2003

    Hi there, can any owners of 2016 Forester 2.0 NA share how is the car when cruising on the highway (NSHW) at speeds of around 120-140km/h in terms of:

    1) wind noise

    2) RPM and engine noise

    3) road noise

    4) comfort

    5) power for overtaking

    6) FC

    Thanks and regards

    No response from anybody?


  • 15 March 2016 - 03:20 PM
    chatwerkz

    To all Bros that have gotten their rides, at the point of car collection,�

    - What is the usual reading on the odometer?

    - Fuel tank at 1 bar?

    - 2 key fob with 2 key pouch given?

    - Does SE advise any run-in/break-in measures in detail?

    - Any systematic checking of car to observe?

    - Whole process takes how long?

    Just would like to know the whole experience while being in check that we do not miss out anything, i guess everyone would be elated so much until they forget something.

    Thanks bros for all the inputs... �the checklist that was available in one of the chats, do the SE really go through every single item with you or does the MI SE have their own standard checklist to go through with you?

    In real situations, do SE rush you through the collection? (maybe if he has appt with other scheduled collections as well)


  • 15 March 2016 - 06:14 PM
    gambit653

    Don't quite understand the problem. Can u elaborate more. Seems like there is no power to reverse over obstacle eg road curb ?

    From your linked forum, most people mentioned they are not affected.

    • Can feel that there is lack of power, reversing up a flat incline of 5 degrees from stationary position. (No obstacles, just flat incline) �Have to really step the accelerator to make it reverse up the incline.
    • No issues moving forward up steeper inclines from stationary position.

    May be an issue if need to reverse out of steeper slopes. (e.g. parallel park facing down a slope, then someone park in front but too close, then need to reverse up the slope in order to get out)


  • 15 March 2016 - 08:04 PM
    Cboonh

    There are options found in XV not in Forester. TPMS is one, the other is the ability to off front passenger airbag if a child is detected in front.

    That's why Forester OMV so cheap.
    I tot he own a car already. Ok point noted.

    I think the options are available for foresters too. All those options mentioned are mandatory in US. They have those for sure. Even rear passenger seat belt indication too. I guess it's just that mi didn't choose to bring in those options. :D
  • 15 March 2016 - 08:39 PM
    Rayoflight
    Subaru Boxer Diesel


  • 15 March 2016 - 09:44 PM
    forester2016

    Anybody tried this film to prevent dents and scratches on doors?

    3m Scotchgard 84906 Urethane Paint Protection Film
  • 15 March 2016 - 10:00 PM
    Joseph1978
    Anyone here who collected their cars can advise whether the AD allow us to choose our car plate no from a list of available no or we can't choose i.e. LTA auto assign?
  • 15 March 2016 - 10:09 PM
    Singtel88

    Anyone here who collected their cars can advise whether the AD allow us to choose our car plate no from a list of available no or we can't choose i.e. LTA auto assign?

    Lta auto assign
  • 15 March 2016 - 10:20 PM
    Tohto

    • Can feel that there is lack of power, reversing up a flat incline of 5 degrees from stationary position. (No obstacles, just flat incline) Have to really step the accelerator to make it reverse up the incline.
    • No issues moving forward up steeper inclines from stationary position.

    May be an issue if need to reverse out of steeper slopes. (e.g. parallel park facing down a slope, then someone park in front but too close, then need to reverse up the slope in order to get out)</p>

    You must be super light foot. Don't dare to step on the accelerator when reverse.
    Do you know that FXT at 1500rpm, already produce about 250Nm, at 2000rpm about 300Nm.
    Torque produce is depend on engine rpm, so even at reverse gear. It will also have huge torque available at low rpm.

    School holidays just started, you should just enjoy your holiday.

    Anyone here who collected their cars can advise whether the AD allow us to choose our car plate no from a list of available no or we can't choose i.e. LTA auto assign?


    Paid at least $1000, you can go and bid for your preferred number.

    Subaru Boxer Diesel


    Bro, not English leh....
  • 15 March 2016 - 11:49 PM
    Newkid

    Lta auto assign

    you can check the vehicle number allocation on onemototing.com.sg and ask you SE to register when the desired range of numbers appears. But you cannot chose specific numbers and LTA will assigned from the central pool.


  • 16 March 2016 - 12:36 AM
    SiLangKia

    The discussion is about balance and practicality. Not more is best which is commonsense.

    Your comment on whether I am car owner is biased and pointless.

    Having more power for not a lot more money would translate to a new equation I feel, hence the the discussion about balance and practicality becomes a whole new equation :)

    Paying about 11k more for an XT vs the NA opens up a whole new world of possibilities in driving enjoyment. If you depreciate it over 10 years (not sure what the OMV diff is between the 2 but you'd definitely get back more PARF rebate at the end of the COE lifespan for the XT), works out to about 1000-1100 more a year for something that is going to give you a better daily drive with marginal increase in cost (same road tax, slightly more expensive insurance iirc).�

    Futhermore, you wouldn't need to sacrifice practicality cos it's the same chassis and body. If you're not that into driving enjoyment and just want a spacious, affordable (relative) SUV then the NA makes a good choice as it still drives reasonably well (tested both as i'm considering whether to replace my FD civic)

    Common sense and emotions rarely tally, but driving enjoyment is something that transcends common sense, and if it can be had at not more more money, why not? I'd rather pay a bit more and enjoy the XT then buy an NA and still enjoy it but live with the lingering "What if I pined for the XT.."

    Then again, this is just my humble opinion as a petrolhead, to each his own :)

    Cheers


  • 16 March 2016 - 02:33 AM
    gambit653

    You must be super light foot. Don't dare to step on the accelerator when reverse.
    Do you know that FXT at 1500rpm, already produce about 250Nm, at 2000rpm about 300Nm.
    Torque produce is depend on engine rpm, so even at reverse gear. It will also have huge torque available at low rpm.

    I think it's more likely some sort of transmission protection feature. The RPM definitely goes up when I step the pedal, but the car doesn't really move that much (when reversing up an incline).

    I'll raise the issue during the new owners workshop next sat.


  • 16 March 2016 - 08:46 AM
    Singtel88

    I think it's more likely some sort of transmission protection feature. The RPM definitely goes up when I step the pedal, but the car doesn't really move that much (when reversing up an incline).

    I'll raise the issue during the new owners workshop next sat.

    How to join the new owners workshop? I collected my ride but no news for workshop.


  • 16 March 2016 - 09:10 AM
    Joseph1978

    you can check the vehicle number allocation on onemototing.com.sg and ask you SE to register when the desired range of numbers appears. But you cannot chose specific numbers and LTA will assigned from the central pool.

    I checked onemotoring the current allocation pool is from SLA7488H to SLA8226R. � By the time I collect my car sometime in Apr 16 should be around SLA9xxx or SLBxxxx. �Now very itchy liao & can't wait to collect my ride:a-happy:


  • 16 March 2016 - 09:20 AM
    Tohto

    I checked onemotoring the current allocation pool is from SLA7488H to SLA8226R. � By the time I collect my car sometime in Apr 16 should be around SLA9xxx or SLBxxxx. �Now very itchy liao & can't wait to collect my ride:a-happy:

    I think definitely SLB already.


  • 16 March 2016 - 09:25 AM
    Nav14

    I checked onemotoring the current allocation pool is from SLA7488H to SLA8226R. � By the time I collect my car sometime in Apr 16 should be around SLA9xxx or SLBxxxx. �Now very itchy liao & can't wait to collect my ride:a-happy:

    If your registration is going to be so close to SLB series, try aiming for a 3 digit SLB plate. If the car is available for registration while SLA 9xxx is being allocated, could ask SE to delay for 2 days or so until the 3 series for SLB starts getting allocated. You will have to monitor very closely if SE I unwilling to and the window period to act is only 1-2 days. This is what I did when I last purchased my car at Tan Chong.


  • 16 March 2016 - 10:37 AM
    L23

    No response from anybody?

    Nobody drive as fast as you :p
    We only drive under 90km/h in highway.
    Safe drive :)
  • 16 March 2016 - 10:41 AM
    Newkid

    I think definitely SLB already.

    SLC is available for bidding already. damn fast...


  • 16 March 2016 - 11:28 AM
    Pocus

    I think it's more likely some sort of transmission protection feature. The RPM definitely goes up when I step the pedal, but the car doesn't really move that much (when reversing up an incline).

    I'll raise the issue during the new owners workshop next sat.

    So far, my reversing from incline position is still ok but I never rev hard or reverse fast anyway. ( trust me I do that a lot due to my house car park design).

    The article you post is refering more to off road reversing which is a concern on its capabilities. But not really in the context of tarmac road in urban areas.

    Unless you living in kampong and parking on rocky gravel roads?
  • 16 March 2016 - 12:14 PM
    Joseph1978

    So far, my reversing from incline position is still ok but I never rev hard or reverse fast anyway. ( trust me I do that a lot due to my house car park design).

    The article you post is refering more to off road reversing which is a concern on its capabilities. But not really in the context of tarmac road in urban areas.

    Unless you living in kampong and parking on rocky gravel roads?

    See below the test drive of Forester for reversing upslope under off-road conditions. We may rarely encounter this kind of off-road conditions in Singapore or even Malaysia... �I know in some parts of Bt Timah, Hillview areas you may need to reverse upslope in order to park your car but they're tarmac road


  • 16 March 2016 - 12:37 PM
    newbie12345

    I think definitely SLB already.

    I saw SLB on road lor
  • 16 March 2016 - 01:14 PM
    evo171

    I saw SLB on road lor

    Those on the road are those who bid. The allocation number range for SLA haven't finish yet.
  • 16 March 2016 - 01:39 PM
    Tohto

    I saw SLB on road lor

    What you had saw are likely bidded number.

    Current LTA allocation are as follow.

    Range Of Vehicle No.: SLA7596D to SLA8226R (Both Vehicle No. Inclusive)
  • 16 March 2016 - 09:38 PM
    4orester

    I checked onemotoring the current allocation pool is from SLA7488H to SLA8226R. � By the time I collect my car sometime in Apr 16 should be around SLA9xxx or SLBxxxx. �Now very itchy liao & can't wait to collect my ride:a-happy:

    Not choice for me.. I retained my old car plate.. Agent just called, car is ready and collecting early April [bounce1]


  • 16 March 2016 - 09:57 PM
    Sarion

    Anybody tried this film to prevent dents and scratches on doors?

    3m Scotchgard 84906 Urethane Paint Protection Film

    the price on 4 doors will be high....if include front fenders and bonnet... got close to $3k quote...


  • 16 March 2016 - 10:59 PM
    TTT

    Not choice for me.. I retained my old car plate.. Agent just called, car is ready and collecting early April [bounce1]

    Ooh thats good news! Congrats! When did you book your forester?
  • 16 March 2016 - 11:12 PM
    4orester

    Ooh thats good news! Congrats! When did you book your forester?

    21 Feb booked, 9 Mar COE secured
  • 16 March 2016 - 11:18 PM
    Nyox
    Is there a possibility to obtain 2 digits numbers from the lta allocation pool? for those numbers that have already been thru 2 bidding process and are still available.
  • 16 March 2016 - 11:41 PM
    newbie12345

    21 Feb booked, 9 Mar COE secured

    Xt or na? What the price u secure. Any freebie u manage to get bro?
  • 16 March 2016 - 11:45 PM
    TTT

    21 Feb booked, 9 Mar COE secured

    Which colour did you get? XT or iL?
  • 17 March 2016 - 08:27 AM
    Newkid

    21 Feb booked, 9 Mar COE secured

    Congrats Bro. Your SE is sure fast hand fast leg
  • 17 March 2016 - 09:00 AM
    stripes

    NA dark grey

    NA dark grey. Congrats bro !�


  • 17 March 2016 - 09:05 AM
    Tohto

    21 Feb booked, 9 Mar COE secured


    What colour are you getting?
    I book earlier than you, haven't even get the COE yet.
    But my car stock will only arrive Singapore early April.
  • 17 March 2016 - 09:09 AM
    stripes

    What colour are you getting?
    I book earlier than you, haven't even get the COE yet.
    But my car stock will only arrive Singapore early April.

    He got the NA dark grey bro.


  • 17 March 2016 - 12:36 PM
    newbie12345

    What colour are you getting?
    I book earlier than you, haven't even get the COE yet.
    But my car stock will only arrive Singapore early April.

    You should be during CNY period book one. By right if early april car come should get coe liao. I rem ur is XT
  • 17 March 2016 - 01:10 PM
    forester2016

    Dark Grey,NA last week COE ready for collection this week.


  • 17 March 2016 - 04:43 PM
    Pocus
    Roughly 64,000 vehicles produced in 2014-2015, including the Levorg sports wagon, WRX sports sedan and Legacy sedan, have issues with parking brakes, the company said.

    Separately, around 17,000 vehicles produced in 2015, including the Forester crossover model and the Levorg, WRX and Legacy, are being recalled over faulty engine ducts.

    - See more at: http://news.asiaone....h.i8BV63Pr.dpuf
  • 17 March 2016 - 05:12 PM
    4orester

    Xt or na? What the price u secure. Any freebie u manage to get bro?

    NA, $101,800 guaranteed COE. Only the standard tint

    Which colour did you get? XT or iL?

    iL, dark grey
  • 17 March 2016 - 05:23 PM
    BenTong

    Roughly 64,000 vehicles produced in 2014-2015, including the Levorg sports wagon, WRX sports sedan and Legacy sedan, have issues with parking brakes, the company said.

    Separately, around 17,000 vehicles produced in 2015, including the Forester crossover model and the Levorg, WRX and Legacy, are being recalled over faulty engine ducts.

    - See more at: http://news.asiaone....h.i8BV63Pr.dpuf

    Oh crap that's a bummer

    Edited by BenTong, 17 March 2016 - 05:23 PM.

  • 18 March 2016 - 07:32 PM
    4orester
    SE said second batch of 400 facelift just arrived
  • 18 March 2016 - 08:52 PM
    newbie12345

    SE said second batch of 400 facelift just arrived

    Market going be flood liao
  • 18 March 2016 - 09:57 PM
    Sgmanwtf
    400 FL ?! For real?
    Have not seen a FL on the road as yet so maybe soon then
    Lol
  • 18 March 2016 - 09:57 PM
    Tohto

    SE said second batch of 400 facelift just arrived


    Hope mine is here....
  • 18 March 2016 - 10:02 PM
    Carnut1969

    SE said second batch of 400 facelift just arrived




    Nice.... Would be nice if price drop $10-15k to clear the 400
  • 19 March 2016 - 10:17 AM
    4orester

    no worry la ... the masses will still go with QQ, Vezel, Kia and Hyundai ...
    simply because they don't like the Forester BOXY and RUGGED look ...
    besides the former 4 are cheaper and Subaru image is still "ah beng" chia ... lol

    shopping mall carpark, office, hdb, etc ... when finding carpark lot ...
    can hardly see any subaru after passing at least 3-5 QQ and Vezel.
    the writer has put in upfront ... sporty design win all

    This article will only create interest and result in sale uptick. Just like advertising. Take me for example, I intended to take a look at QQ, didn't like it, conveniently went downstairs to look at Subaru. And I'm almost an owner now.
  • 19 March 2016 - 10:18 AM
    Wt_know

    agree but it won't move the masses ...

    good for you to get a great car [thumbsup]

    This article will only create interest and result in sale uptick. Just like advertising. Take me for example, I intended to take a look at QQ, didn't like it, conveniently went downstairs to look at Subaru. And I'm almost an owner now.


  • 19 March 2016 - 10:19 AM
    4orester

    This article will only create interest and result in sale uptick. Just like advertising. Take me for example, I intended to take a look at QQ, didn't like it, conveniently went downstairs to look at Subaru. And I'm almost an owner now.

    Maybe Subaru knows the article is publishing, so they shipped so many units!
  • 19 March 2016 - 10:22 AM
    BenTong

    Maybe Subaru knows the article is publishing, so they shipped so many units!

    Ha? These are all planned la bro. It's called advertorial!
  • 19 March 2016 - 10:27 AM
    Wt_know

    haha .... Subaru comms dept of course keeping tab on media right ... lol

    nothing is left happen by chance except accident ... lol

    Ha? These are all planned la bro. It's called advertorial!


    Edited by Wt_know, 19 March 2016 - 10:27 AM.

  • 19 March 2016 - 10:27 AM
    4orester

    Ha? These are all planned la bro. It's called advertorial!

    And article says $124,800. So today showroom rising price by $1K?
  • 19 March 2016 - 10:32 AM
    BenTong

    haha .... Subaru comms dept of course keeping tab on media right ... lol
    nothing is left happen by chance except accident ... lol

    Ya. Look at the advertisers in the papers. Count the pages.


    (1) telcos
    (2) supermarkets
    (3) electronic marts
    (4) car ADs

    And article says $124,800. So today showroom rising price by $1K?

    You already bought right? Ordering another one so soon?
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