mycarforum: 2015 Forester 2.0 part 39

There are so many PPS products in the market now that I've lost count. All will claim that their coatings are the best. It's could be nano, ceramic, glass, titanium or whatever they want to call them.

It'll come down to budget as well. Set a budget, do some research on reviews of the different companies. Waxing might appear to be cheaper as compared to ceramic coating or equivalent, but the latter coatings will last longer. You will be able to see the 'beading' and gloss results for a longer period. Not to mention easier to clean as dirt is easily washed off.

I did the CS-II PPS for my last car and it manages to seal in the black in the paint after 8 years, as compared to my friend's black car bought during the same period. Of course fine swirl marks will appear after some time regardless of what coatings, but it does protect the paint to a certain degree as compared to none.

My current FXT is now coated with ceramic coating with so called 9H hardness since week 1 from another detailer. But I'm quite disappointed with the coating after 2 months. Saw some fine swirl marks and the beading effect is not so pronounced anymore. It's not the top of the range though, at $450, but I expected it to last a little longer. Most likely will do some other coating nearer to CNY next year. Called up the detailer and he said I washed it the wrong way! I followed their washing instructions and it seems they are trying to shun away from touching it up. Can PM me if you want to know which detailer. I will not disclose it openly online.

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Thanks. �I am a bit skeptical about all these pay to coat services. �Instead I am Youtubing those various products, and I am inclined to go for DIY sealant that can last a few months and enhance with some lighter sealant or wax from the same product range......I am not really into this for looks, but more for functional paint protection..

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I am also a bit lacking in knowledge on the prep. �Seems a jet spray is very useful to wash off dirt but staying in HDB unless I get a portable pump and jet I would be left with pouring pails of water. �Concern is if I don't clean it well in the prep stage then the sealant stage may seal in dirt or scratch the car....which makes me think �back about pay to coat services....grrrr....

Thanks. �I am a bit skeptical about all these pay to coat services. �Instead I am Youtubing those various products, and I am inclined to go for DIY sealant that can last a few months and enhance with some lighter sealant or wax from the same product range......I am not really into this for looks, but more for functional paint protection..

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I am also a bit lacking in knowledge on the prep. �Seems a jet spray is very useful to wash off dirt but staying in HDB unless I get a portable pump and jet I would be left with pouring pails of water. �Concern is if I don't clean it well in the prep stage then the sealant stage may seal in dirt or scratch the car....which makes me think �back about pay to coat services....grrrr....

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If you are staying HDB, forget about DIY.� I don't even wash my car ownself due to lack of running water hose.� How to use portable jet spray w/o constant running water?

Thanks. I am a bit skeptical about all these pay to coat services. Instead I am Youtubing those various products, and I am inclined to go for DIY sealant that can last a few months and enhance with some lighter sealant or wax from the same product range......I am not really into this for looks, but more for functional paint protection..

I am also a bit lacking in knowledge on the prep. Seems a jet spray is very useful to wash off dirt but staying in HDB unless I get a portable pump and jet I would be left with pouring pails of water. Concern is if I don't clean it well in the prep stage then the sealant stage may seal in dirt or scratch the car....which makes me think back about pay to coat services....grrrr....

It's going to be tricky to prep the car for proper coating. Not just washing thoroughly, but also claying and polishing.

Especially if your car is black like mine, it will be extremely difficult to maintain in tip top condition all the time with our tropical weather. I agree that it's more for the paint protection properties.

Fungsiong, regarding the "Battery we have in our car is original from Japan - liquid type not maintenance free", does it mean that we have to top up the liquid now and then? Where to get this liquid? Eventually,can we replace this battery with those maintenance free type like from Amazon?

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I have never need to top up the OEM battery in my Leggy during the time I used it. just ask MI to do it for you during servicing bah.

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I am also a bit lacking in knowledge on the prep. �Seems a jet spray is very useful to wash off dirt but staying in HDB unless I get a portable pump and jet I would be left with pouring pails of water. �Concern is if I don't clean it well in the prep stage then the sealant stage may seal in dirt or scratch the car....which makes me think �back about pay to coat services....grrrr....

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why do you need water pump? just connect hose with the correct adaptor and spray lah! if you want it easier, go HomeFixIt to get those brands where people use for their gardens, to get the correct tap adapter (it will come with both sizes common in HDB washing points). buy a durable hose plus a nozzle, and you are good to go!

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as long as you wash when no one else around, nobody will care about your spraying...

Car alarm is necessary if you drive a Harrier and mark X.. Esp when u go massage in JB

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Any car alarm is useless if they have the "master key". Deterrents might make them think twice.. e.g. Steering wheel lock.

To use the "cloud", you need to add a data device (from Blackvue) with "sim card with data plan", so that video files can be sent to the "cloud". Pro is that you can access video files remote. The con is that you need a data plan.

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Actually the device can be any mifi, doesn't have to be from BlackVue. BlackVue requirements is a Internet connection via Wifi. So if you have a spare phone that can enable tethering.. also can.

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Also Power Magic cuts off power before camera sucks it dry... can consider Cellink-B, which is like another set of batteries that BlackVue connects to. How this works is BlackVue is connect to Cellink-B and the car charges that battery when on the move. Celllink-B batt dead, BlackVue cannot record. Engine start.. charging starts and Blackvue working again.

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Does anybody know where to get a OEM ashtray that will fit the cup holder in the 2015 Forester?

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Thank you.

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Does anybody know where to get a OEM ashtray that will fit the cup holder in the 2015 Forester?

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Thank you.

Quit smoking bro... [inlove]

Actually the device can be any mifi, doesn't have to be from BlackVue. BlackVue requirements is a Internet connection via Wifi. So if you have a spare phone that can enable tethering.. also can.

Also Power Magic cuts off power before camera sucks it dry... can consider Cellink-B, which is like another set of batteries that BlackVue connects to. How this works is BlackVue is connect to Cellink-B and the car charges that battery when on the move. Celllink-B batt dead, BlackVue cannot record. Engine start.. charging starts and Blackvue working again.

How to get the cellink B setup done? Some options I thought were :

OPTION 1)Ask MI do but without Powermagic Pro. MI I believe will connect the BV to the fuse box at driver seat and conceal all the wires swee swee.

Then get 3rd party to install Cellink B by disconnecting BV power cable from fuse and attach to Cellink B below driver seat. Cellink B connect to 12v outlet in armrest. Alternatively connect to fuse.

Questions a) Will there be sufficient length cable for 3rd party to run BV power cable to Cellink B under driver seat? Can MI bundle excess length if cable to fuse is too long and 3rd party unbundle later?

b) Will disconnecting BV power cable from fuse or connecting Cellink to fuse for power make MI say affect warranty?

OPTION 2) Ask 3rd party to install BV and Cellink B.

Question : Will there be further warranty issues now for fitting the BV by 3rd party which involve tucking cables around the gasket etc.

All this running in my head...

I got MI to do my BV + PMP... no time to go outside to do and risk warranty issues.

Why don't u ask MI directly? If someone here told u it won't void warranty, do u believe?

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i ask MI whether can I change the horn outside during servicing, they straight off told me void related warranty. They offer me better horn which is the one use in Legacy but I have to pay them like $150 or $200 (cant remember) for this upgrade.

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Note: Even change rim from outside (except at Stamford tyre?) also void warranty.

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If you worried about voiding warranty like me, don't ever think of changing/adding anything (except aesthetic) that is not done by MI.

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If they void your electrical warranty based on the changes you intend to do, good luck....

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How to get the cellink B setup done? Some options I thought were :

OPTION 1)Ask MI do but without Powermagic Pro. MI I believe will connect the BV to the fuse box at driver seat and conceal all the wires swee swee.

Then get 3rd party to install Cellink B by disconnecting BV power cable from fuse and attach to Cellink B below driver seat. Cellink B connect to 12v outlet in armrest. Alternatively connect to fuse.

Questions a) Will there be sufficient length cable for 3rd party to run BV power cable to Cellink B under driver seat? Can MI bundle excess length if cable to fuse is too long and 3rd party unbundle later?

b) Will disconnecting BV power cable from fuse or connecting Cellink to fuse for power make MI say affect warranty?

OPTION 2) Ask 3rd party to install BV and Cellink B.

Question : Will there be further warranty issues now for fitting the BV by 3rd party which involve tucking cables around the gasket etc.

All this running in my head...

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Edited by Axela72, 26 May 2016 - 01:15 PM.

simplest option is to get your SE throw in BV front and rear free and you top up $90 for PMP. All done by MI, any issues with the BV also settled by MI.

Quit smoking bro...

no la, dun smoke.

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just use to put petrol receipt and coins, keys, lose items etc..

no la, dun smoke.

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just use to put petrol receipt and coins, keys, lose items etc..

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You do know that you can remove the centre divider right? Just pull it�out and it becomes a tray. I throw my sunglasses, keys, pen, HP also inside there.

Why don't u ask MI directly? If someone here told u it won't void warranty, do u believe?

i ask MI whether can I change the horn outside during servicing, they straight off told me void related warranty. They offer me better horn which is the one use in Legacy but I have to pay them like $150 or $200 (cant remember) for this upgrade.

Note: Even change rim from outside (except at Stamford tyre?) also void warranty.

If you worried about voiding warranty like me, don't ever think of changing/adding anything (except aesthetic) that is not done by MI.

If they void your electrical warranty based on the changes you intend to do, good luck....

How long is the warranty on electrical ?

I noticed the FXT does not have TPMS warning, any one install 3rd party TPMS ?�

Why don't u ask MI directly? If someone here told u it won't void warranty, do u believe?

i ask MI whether can I change the horn outside during servicing, they straight off told me void related warranty. They offer me better horn which is the one use in Legacy but I have to pay them like $150 or $200 (cant remember) for this upgrade.

Note: Even change rim from outside (except at Stamford tyre?) also void warranty.

If you worried about voiding warranty like me, don't ever think of changing/adding anything (except aesthetic) that is not done by MI.

If they void your electrical warranty based on the changes you intend to do, good luck....

Yeah I have asked SE to let me talk to technician when I go make my final payment. SE says my questions too technical for him.

My logic is that if I plug BV to Cellink and Cellink to 12v outlet i am not messing around with anything. Unless there are restrictions on what can be plugged into the 12v outlet.

Check with you guys brothers I need honest opinion . Cause you go Hyundai Hyundai will say Hyundai good. Cause now I am deciding to buy Tuscon or Subaru XT.
Now I head ache may I know which has better resale value cause will drive only 5 to six years only. Understand now is timing chain no more using belt. I called to verify .
Power and ride of course Subaru . Went Komoco yesterday wa I like the lumbar support seat a lot and behind adjustable two angle and others features all this.
Need you guys share your thought .

Check with you guys brothers I need honest opinion . Cause you go Hyundai Hyundai will say Hyundai good. Cause now I am deciding to buy Tuscon or Subaru XT.
Now I head ache may I know which has better resale value cause will drive only 5 to six years only. Understand now is timing chain no more using belt. I called to verify .
Power and ride of course Subaru . Went Komoco yesterday wa I like the lumbar support seat a lot and behind adjustable two angle and others features all this.
Need you guys share your thought .

I don't think the resale value will vary vary much between the 2 cars. Nowadays, Korean cars are also well made with lots of bells and whistles.

Apart from the things you like abt the Tucson, I do find the Tucson looks nicer and more modern. And that's my honest opinion though I own a forester XT. For me, the engine of a car is the most impt thing so the FXT wins hands down.

Since you have already narrowed down to the 2 cars, buy with your heart and don't try to rationalise too much. Either choice makes a great car

Edited by Jamesgetz, 26 May 2016 - 10:25 PM.

Check with you guys brothers I need honest opinion . Cause you go Hyundai Hyundai will say Hyundai good. Cause now I am deciding to buy Tuscon or Subaru XT.
Now I head ache may I know which has better resale value cause will drive only 5 to six years only. Understand now is timing chain no more using belt. I called to verify .
Power and ride of course Subaru . Went Komoco yesterday wa I like the lumbar support seat a lot and behind adjustable two angle and others features all this.
Need you guys share your thought .

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Tuscon also have blind spot monitoring, front and rear sensors, auto-hold function (*for the more expensive model), sunroof* with auto shutter (not like Forester manual shutter), anti-glare rearview mirrors.

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all in all not shabby and sound insulation sounds decent too...

Check with you guys brothers I need honest opinion . Cause you go Hyundai Hyundai will say Hyundai good. Cause now I am deciding to buy Tuscon or Subaru XT.
Now I head ache may I know which has better resale value cause will drive only 5 to six years only. Understand now is timing chain no more using belt. I called to verify .
Power and ride of course Subaru . Went Komoco yesterday wa I like the lumbar support seat a lot and behind adjustable two angle and others features all this.
Need you guys share your thought .

Another check... Do you like sushi more than Kimchi?

Another check... Do you like sushi more than Kimchi?

Definitely sushi brother

Tuscon also have blind spot monitoring, front and rear sensors, auto-hold function (*for the more expensive model), sunroof* with auto shutter (not like Forester manual shutter), anti-glare rearview mirrors.

Yes brother all in engine quiet . Both I like but forester I like cause never drive a boxer engine all wheel drive . Except the design is abit old fashion . I was comparing between the sunroof and XT
all in all not shabby and sound insulation sounds decent too...

Check with you guys brothers I need honest opinion . Cause you go Hyundai Hyundai will say Hyundai good. Cause now I am deciding to buy Tuscon or Subaru XT.
Now I head ache may I know which has better resale value cause will drive only 5 to six years only. Understand now is timing chain no more using belt. I called to verify .
Power and ride of course Subaru . Went Komoco yesterday wa I like the lumbar support seat a lot and behind adjustable two angle and others features all this.
Need you guys share your thought .

I believe you also went to Tucson forum and ask the same question.....I have no answer for you. Majority of the people here will tell you FXT better and vice versa for Tucson forum, It is your decision bro. Which one you like better?

How you guys decide whether to get xt or na ... Latest price gap between them about $15k beside higher maintenance & higher FC on xt since turbo factor. Now my final is xt vs na to replace my present accord jdm due on October 2016. Hope to close the deal today due to yesterday MAS released new car finance as predict Coe may goes up due to buying power is cheaper. Can give me some hinters which to buy if you have my final before tks.

How you guys decide whether to get xt or na ... Latest price gap between them about $15k beside higher maintenance & higher FC on xt since turbo factor. Now my final is xt vs na to replace my present accord jdm due on October 2016. Hope to close the deal today due to yesterday MAS released new car finance as predict Coe may goes up due to buying power is cheaper. Can give me some hinters which to buy if you have my final before tks.

Is all depends whether the extra power important to you.
For many XT buyer, they will tell you the extra power and equipment worth the $10k different.

How you guys decide whether to get xt or na ... Latest price gap between them about $15k beside higher maintenance & higher FC on xt since turbo factor. Now my final is xt vs na to replace my present accord jdm due on October 2016. Hope to close the deal today due to yesterday MAS released new car finance as predict Coe may goes up due to buying power is cheaper. Can give me some hinters which to buy if you have my final before tks.

Beside the xtra power, my wife like the auto tailgate, abit difficult for her to manual close the tailgate.

How you guys decide whether to get xt or na ... Latest price gap between them about $15k beside higher maintenance & higher FC on xt since turbo factor. Now my final is xt vs na to replace my present accord jdm due on October 2016. Hope to close the deal today due to yesterday MAS released new car finance as predict Coe may goes up due to buying power is cheaper. Can give me some hinters which to buy if you have my final before tks.

Bro, u mentioned the magic word "JDM". Therefore, XT it is.

How you guys decide whether to get xt or na ... Latest price gap between them about $15k beside higher maintenance & higher FC on xt since turbo factor. Now my final is xt vs na to replace my present accord jdm due on October 2016. Hope to close the deal today due to yesterday MAS released new car finance as predict Coe may goes up due to buying power is cheaper. Can give me some hinters which to buy if you have my final before tks.

I made my decision actually due to auto tail gate and driver memory seat. Plus I am not a Zeng car guy, even rims also stock all the way. So I rather get a bit more power and nicer rims.

Hi tohto,
Yesterday showroom price difference of $15k cos the I-L having promotion ... Either car can afford but save less ...

Hi wongexcel,
My wife don't drive so auto tailgate not an issue ...

Hi stripes,
My accord jdm is those 152bhp & not those euro type ...
So I-L is comparable to my present ....

Hi sjgdkk8,
I'm the only driver in my family, 17 or 18 rim size is ok so long it's stock rim with it ...

Btw anyone's here drove XT & regret not driving like turbo whereby anyone's here drove I-L & regret for not getting the xt ...

Btw today sgcarmart got 1 article recommended xt for singapore road since our road mostly on Tarmac surface to enjoy the speed & ride ....

Edited by SimonChow, 27 May 2016 - 10:09 AM.

so what's the price they quoted you for FXT? Im considering to get it this weekend.

so what's the price they quoted you for FXT? Im considering to get it this weekend.

$119800 8bid NG

Edited by SimonChow, 27 May 2016 - 10:43 AM.

who is the person who quote you this price? Do you have the contact no? the contact I have quoted me 121.8k with 8bid NG.

Hi tohto,
Yesterday showroom price difference of $15k cos the I-L having promotion ... Either car can afford but save less ...

Hi wongexcel,
My wife don't drive so auto tailgate not an issue ...

Hi stripes,
My accord jdm is those 152bhp & not those euro type ...
So I-L is comparable to my present ....

Hi sjgdkk8,
I'm the only driver in my family, 17 or 18 rim size is ok so long it's stock rim with it ...

Btw anyone's here drove XT & regret not driving like turbo whereby anyone's here drove I-L & regret for not getting the xt ...

Btw today sgcarmart got 1 article recommended xt for singapore road since our road mostly on Tarmac surface to enjoy the speed & ride ....

I'm those who probably won't get to use the full power of the turbo but the generous amount of torque available at low rpm (due to the turbo) is a good enough reason for me to get the FXT. It will be safer to do over taking, esp when you meet those drivers that will speed up when you try to switch lanes.

who is the person who quote you this price? Do you have the contact no? the contact I have quoted me 121.8k with 8bid NG.

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What "freebies" did you ask for.?

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People dont seem to realise that Blackvue cameras etc are not a sign of your negotiating skills and prowess, they are all factored into the price you pay.

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Without realising it, a friend of mine and I both booked Foresters the same week ( I sabo him, we were on our way somewhere when I stopped in at leng kee to test drive and he followed me for the ride, then liked it so much he ended up booking the same car..) Turns out my car came with nothing other than the usual solar film etc, he had front and back cameras, boot mats and a bunch of other stuff I cant remember. We both got discounts and were happy with our deals. But mine was $2k less than his :-) You choose....

Hi tohto,
Yesterday showroom price difference of $15k cos the I-L having promotion ... Either car can afford but save less ...

Hi wongexcel,
My wife don't drive so auto tailgate not an issue ...

Hi stripes,
My accord jdm is those 152bhp & not those euro type ...
So I-L is comparable to my present ....

Hi sjgdkk8,
I'm the only driver in my family, 17 or 18 rim size is ok so long it's stock rim with it ...

Btw anyone's here drove XT & regret not driving like turbo whereby anyone's here drove I-L & regret for not getting the xt ...

Btw today sgcarmart got 1 article recommended xt for singapore road since our road mostly on Tarmac surface to enjoy the speed & ride ....

Actually after owning the FXT, I will say it drives like a XC60 or Land Rover Evoque which I previously drove, just the engine don't sound so refine. The turbo do come in handy in merging lanes or when you have a small window to overtake a road hog. Now a day all conti SUV comes with turbo, for the price you are quote, you need to be looking at least double the price for the driving pleasure in a conti, when the FXT drives like one.

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Just my 2 cents.

What "freebies" did you ask for.?

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People dont seem to realise that Blackvue cameras etc are not a sign of your negotiating skills and prowess, they are all factored into the price you pay.

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Without realising it, a friend of mine and I both booked Foresters the same week ( I sabo him, we were on our way somewhere when I stopped in at leng kee to test drive and he followed me for the ride, then liked it so much he ended up booking the same car..) Turns out my car came with nothing other than the usual solar film etc, he had front and back cameras, boot mats and a bunch of other stuff I cant remember. We both got discounts and were happy with our deals. But mine was $2k less than his :-) You choose....

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I did not ask for any freebie yet as I just got the quote from the sales person that I know. He insisted not to give me any further discount unless I have car to trade in

I'm those who probably won't get to use the full power of the turbo but the generous amount of torque available at low rpm (due to the turbo) is a good enough reason for me to get the FXT. It will be safer to do over taking, esp when you meet those drivers that will speed up when you try to switch lanes.

Bro got your point ... It's useful to face this kind of driver... I have been a disciplined driver for many years with no accident or summon ... Even I manage to overtake this driver, he will still unhappy by overtake you back or abuse back ... Yesterday I travelled 70 1st lane at west coast highway already got 1 traffic police on the overhead bridge .... So far all fxt I saw on the roads quite discipline drivers...

Wrx is timing belt engine

Nope, the New WRX and FXT uses the new FA20DIT engine, its timing chain already.

How you guys decide whether to get xt or na ... Latest price gap between them about $15k beside higher maintenance & higher FC on xt since turbo factor. Now my final is xt vs na to replace my present accord jdm due on October 2016. Hope to close the deal today due to yesterday MAS released new car finance as predict Coe may goes up due to buying power is cheaper. Can give me some hinters which to buy if you have my final before tks.

The trim and equipments apart, the general difference between XT and NA is the engine and lower power.

Ask yourself is the power worth the price difference? Will you regret? How much more is that price difference over the loan period? Can you afford it? The FC will be higher, worth the power?

You will know the answer quite easily.

I'm those who probably won't get to use the full power of the turbo but the generous amount of torque available at low rpm (due to the turbo) is a good enough reason for me to get the FXT. It will be safer to do over taking, esp when you meet those drivers that will speed up when you try to switch lanes.

"Overtaking power" is just a lame excuse to justify getting the turbo. The NA have adequate power to do so. Heck if older cars on the road can survive why not the FNA?

Theres no justification or rational for a turbo engine, its all depending on what you passion for driving and the passion for turbo engine power.

of course there are those to buy XT solely due to them not wanting to be seen as buying a "lower tier" version of the model, and not even using the potential of the engine. Such foolish people are there...

Edited by Pocus, 27 May 2016 - 11:35 AM.

Bro got your point ... It's useful to face this kind of driver... I have been a disciplined driver for many years with no accident or summon ... Even I manage to overtake this driver, he will still unhappy by overtake you back or abuse back ... Yesterday I travelled 70 1st lane at west coast highway already got 1 traffic police on the overhead bridge .... So far all fxt I saw on the roads quite discipline drivers...

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My contributions if it helps you make up your mind between the XT and NA..My previous ride had better specs to the XT in terms of BHP, Torque and century sprint. Like you I really struggled to make the call between XT and NA. In the end I bought the NA because of cost reason in an economy that is slowing, although frankly both the XT and NA are value for money.

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It took awhile for me to get use to the NA, but overall I do like it and I enjoy getting into the car every day. The NA does have a nice drive as well. So I don't have any regrets but occasionally I do miss the "back push to the seat" feeling when I go full on with the acceleration pedal.

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Overall I find the NA powerful enough to over take 90% of the time and it does drive well enough based on my driving habits. One thing that helped made up my mind was that I never really exploited the full potential of my previous performance car because I am quite a disciplined driver so thought the NA would be just the right car for me. At a time seeing friends and colleagues losing their jobs, that 15k of saving can go a long way.

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Hope this helps!

Ive tried the forester na and xt and some other comparable SUVs such as cx5, tiguan 1.4,etc. The choice to me was quite a no brainier I chose the xt immediately. I like the upgrade audio system, memory seats, powered tail gate, extra power of the xt. Like wat some bros mentioned, u need to pay at least 2 times the price of xt for a conti suv to enjoy similar levels of driving pleasures. No kidding on that. The forester xt does rides well. In fact I feel it rises better than the BMW X3 which has stiffer and bumpier suspension.

But the biggest deferent for me not choosing forester na is still the engine. I feel that even when driving at low speeds, it's doesn't sound as refine as the xt. It is more relaxing to drive the xt even st low speeds as it is less taxing on my right foot. The high torque st low revs really helps to get this heavy car move much easier. Of course I dun mind the slightly higher fc and maintenance cost of the xt.
Oh ya also forgot to add. It's actually much cheaper to insurance yourself for xt compared to conti SUVs such as x3 and xc60. It cost me around 1.3k for comprehensive aviva with 20% ncd for for a 34yr old driver. The na cost about 1k for me

Edited by mrhan1982, 27 May 2016 - 12:06 PM.

Any Forester owner here retain the original fabric seats from Japan instead of the local leather seat. �I find the local leather seat of low quality. �Saw the the original fabric seat in Japan when I was there earlier this year and in IMHO, looks better than the local leather.

According the SE I asked after test drive yesterday, there is a reduction of about 1K if choose to retain original fabric seat.

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Also took a test drive in the Levorg as recommended by SE as value for money buy. �Pretty good performance though. �What I like most is the interior quality. �The leather seats and fittings are all from Japan and clearly it is a few notch higher in quality especially the leather seats.

Only let down is the smaller �leg room in second row compared to forester. �However the boot space is bigger.

Dear all brothers I sign on the dot already. My friend who work there his style didn't even bother tell me about the car he say we go test drive first then you tell me which car to buy. My god the responsive is immediate compare with my civic 2.0.Near traffic light before u turn he set Sport mode and ask my press the pedal hard. Again my god lost of speech the cg fantastic . My existing car cannot compare. Reach showroom ask him for papers I sign Liao poison deep Overall Bo WeiGong good car no regret . I like it petrol wise don't care my civic I believed drink more petrol then forester cause full tank I can drive until 300 plus only

Good choice!

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U put to sports (manual), push the gear to the left.. use the paddle shifts..

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that one really bo wei gong.. 2nd gear can tua till 100km/h fast and easy.

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The G-force kickback is quite shiok

Edited by Rayoflight, 27 May 2016 - 02:15 PM.

I made my decision actually due to auto tail gate and driver memory seat. Plus I am not a Zeng car guy, even rims also stock all the way. So I rather get a bit more power and nicer rims.

Same as me. My wife and I will drive 50-50 of the car. I am 15cm taller than her and cant imagine using the slow electric buttons to adjust everytime. Tailgate, I will be the one carrying hands full of groceries quite often so it will be useful. Sure its not just for these for the extra 13k or so..I must admit as a guy the XT would make a "better" drive even if its mainly psychological boasting rights :-)

....also spend 110k liao why stinge on a bit more.

Edited by Rachdanom, 27 May 2016 - 03:07 PM.

Forester omv how much ah?

Qualify for the 70% loan?

Think will be Super common on Sg roads soon. Lol

getting my FNA next week. any bros suggest what to check during collection? thx [laugh]

Dear all brothers I sign on the dot already. My friend who work there his style didn't even bother tell me about the car he say we go test drive first then you tell me which car to buy. My god the responsive is immediate compare with my civic 2.0.Near traffic light before u turn he set Sport mode and ask my press the pedal hard. Again my god lost of speech the cg fantastic . My existing car cannot compare. Reach showroom ask him for papers I sign Liao poison deep Overall Bo WeiGong good car no regret . I like it petrol wise don't care my civic I believed drink more petrol then forester cause full tank I can drive until 300 plus only

Click click ..click click..click click... Click click...that's the sound of the speed camera..

I have owned FXT for 2 months now, find that the power/torque is still under utilized at Singapore traffic conditions. May be it is my constant awareness of the speed rating road signs and the newly mushrooming of the road signs with camera...

Ya too many camera nowaday.last time the old model if overspeed still never flash but this new model i have seen it flash countless times...

tks bro for all pointers .. today just booked FNA quartz blue pearl mainly

due to my driving habits & more economical ride. Finally can sleep well,�

hopefully to secure coe on next bidding & collect it end of June �......

tks bro for all pointers .. today just booked FNA quartz blue pearl mainly

due to my driving habits & more economical ride. Finally can sleep well,�

hopefully to secure coe on next bidding & collect it end of June �......

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Bro, may i know what was the actual price and also any freebies thrown in by SE?

Bro, may i know what was the actual price and also any freebies thrown in by SE?

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$104,800 8 bid NG, her name already mentioned on previous posting. She's the only ones SE who direct me to driver seat & demonstrate

how to adjust the side mirror & driver seat before she seated on passenger seat for test drive ... Not able to reveal free gifts here openly ...

check PM for her CTC ...

Edited by SimonChow, 28 May 2016 - 05:42 PM.

$104,800 8 bid NG, her name already mentioned on previous posting. She's the only ones SE who direct me to driver seat & demonstrate

how to adjust the side mirror & driver seat before she seated on passenger seat for test drive ... Not able to reveal free gifts here openly ...

check PM for her CTC ...

Can PM me the contact.� Thx

Looks like prices are going down down...good time to buy.

$104,800 8 bid NG, her name already mentioned on previous posting. She's the only ones SE who direct me to driver seat & demonstrate

how to adjust the side mirror & driver seat before she seated on passenger seat for test drive ... Not able to reveal free gifts here openly ...

check PM for her CTC ...

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Is trade in an old car required for this pricing?

Ya whats the freebie thrown in? I havent gotten my car yet.. starting to get worried now more people are buying cars.. do you think coe is going to hit 60k?

Ya whats the freebie thrown in? I havent gotten my car yet.. starting to get worried now more people are buying cars.. do you think coe is going to hit 60k?

Standard solar film and car mat.
Se fren inside says not much colors left.
Wan freebies like camera take more loan.
Heard v busy sales everywhere.

Ya whats the freebie thrown in? I havent gotten my car yet.. starting to get worried now more people are buying cars.. do you think coe is going to hit 60k?

No Lah, plenty of coe Mah, I heard...
Have you booked or not yet ?

$104,800 8 bid NG, her name already mentioned on previous posting. She's the only ones SE who direct me to driver seat & demonstrate
how to adjust the side mirror & driver seat before she seated on passenger seat for test drive ... Not able to reveal free gifts here openly ...
check PM for her CTC ...

Sorry bro can PM your SE contact.thanks

$104,800 8 bid NG, her name already mentioned on previous posting. She's the only ones SE who direct me to driver seat & demonstrate

how to adjust the side mirror & driver seat before she seated on passenger seat for test drive ... Not able to reveal free gifts here openly ...

check PM for her CTC ...

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Hey bro, need your SE contact too, many thanks!

No Lah, plenty of coe Mah, I heard...
Have you booked or not yet ?

Still thinking.. notvsure if should commit now or wait until next coe release announcements on the increase

Forester owners,

Which service centre is better? TPY or LK?

Anyone seen how the mechanics test drive after servicing?

About the FC indication for previous trip comparison after turning off the engine, it was showing 17.8 when collected the car after servicing when I usually get 6.x from my own driving.

Forester owners,

Which service centre is better? TPY or LK?

Anyone seen how the mechanics test drive after servicing?

About the FC indication for previous trip comparison after turning off the engine, it was showing 17.8 when collected the car after servicing when I usually get 6.x from my own driving.

You want to know how to get 17.8? Just drive round your carpark once and leave it idle for 15mins. :)

Maintenance mileage not accurate.

Thanks. I am a bit skeptical about all these pay to coat services. Instead I am Youtubing those various products, and I am inclined to go for DIY sealant that can last a few months and enhance with some lighter sealant or wax from the same product range......I am not really into this for looks, but more for functional paint protection..

I am also a bit lacking in knowledge on the prep. Seems a jet spray is very useful to wash off dirt but staying in HDB unless I get a portable pump and jet I would be left with pouring pails of water. Concern is if I don't clean it well in the prep stage then the sealant stage may seal in dirt or scratch the car....which makes me think back about pay to coat services....grrrr....

Just enjoy your car and dont let don't let dents n scratches bother you.

It's inevitable and is part and parcel of car ownership.

Edited by Vinceng, 29 May 2016 - 09:01 AM.

You want to know how to get 17.8? Just drive round your carpark once and leave it idle for 15mins. :)

Maintenance mileage not accurate.

Thanks Pocus,

You been to service centre at both locations?
LK takes half a day (9am till 3pm) for 1K KM service, I wonder if TPY would be better.

$104,800 8 bid NG, her name already mentioned on previous posting. She's the only ones SE who direct me to driver seat & demonstrate
how to adjust the side mirror & driver seat before she seated on passenger seat for test drive ... Not able to reveal free gifts here openly ...
check PM for her CTC ...

Hi

Can PM me her contact? Thank you.

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Edited by Rachdanom, 29 May 2016 - 12:28 PM.

My friend recommended me Forester but am looking at Harrier as well. Which on is a better choice?

Just enjoy your car and dont let don't let dents n scratches bother you.

It's inevitable and is part and parcel of car ownership.

Foresters, XVs and Outbacks home is off the roads .. That's why the Americans, Canadians and Australians love it.. We Sporeans ... Haiz... Worry about a dent here a dent there..stress la

Foresters, XVs and Outbacks home is off the roads .. That's why the Americans, Canadians and Australians love it.. We Sporeans ... Haiz... Worry about a dent here a dent there..stress la

Incidentally... Our foresters also cost a lot more. The care and concern shown for the car is understandable.

My friend recommended me Forester but am looking at Harrier as well. Which on is a better choice?

Harrier! Forester too common on the road now! :P

You must give us something to work with, what you looking for? Performance wise? Fc wise? Equipment wise?

That aside, the thread is full of advice...go through it and you'll should find some answers.

Incidentally... Our foresters also cost a lot more. The care and concern shown for the car is understandable.

COE don't attract dents only debts..

COE don't attract dents only debts..

True,in most cases. :) We do find people who can't stand the sight of new cars and put dents in them.

The high coe also coerce many to feel more for the vehicle, and take care of it more. More so in our little island, than cars in other places.

Hi, just signed up for a Forester NA and very excited to join the family. Just to check with you guys, which bank did u finance your loan from? I was proposed Hong Leong Bank. for those who finance with HLB, may I know if HLB provides an account that we can use to check loan balance. Went their website to check but it seems to be only for Malaysia.

My friend recommended me Forester but am looking at Harrier as well. Which on is a better choice?

how can you be wrong with the Toyota badge.. forester: maybe higher insurance, maybe more parts need to maintain, fC maybe not as good as harrier, harrier may have beeter resale value..

What are you waiting for? Don't test drive yhe forester, just book the harrier...

Hi, just signed up for a Forester NA and very excited to join the family. Just to check with you guys, which bank did u finance your loan from? I was proposed Hong Leong Bank. for those who finance with HLB, may I know if HLB provides an account that we can use to check loan balance. Went their website to check but it seems to be only for Malaysia.

I had car financing with HL before.. can always check lian balance via their phone customer service. Service quite fast and accurate

how can you be wrong with the Toyota badge.. forester: maybe higher insurance, maybe more parts need to maintain, fC maybe not as good as harrier, harrier may have beeter resale value..

What are you waiting for? Don't test drive yhe forester, just book the harrier...
I had car financing with HL before.. can always check lian balance via their phone customer service. Service quite fast and accurate

Go with Harrier hybrid, can jiat Forester XT...

Still thinking.. notvsure if should commit now or wait until next coe release announcements on the increase

If no hurry, can wait a while for others, CX-3, Audi Q2, Tiguan, Maserati SUV...

Still thinking.. notvsure if should commit now or wait until next coe release announcements on the increase

If no hurry, can wait a while for others, CX-3, Audi Q2, Tiguan, Maserati SUV...

My friend recommended me Forester but am looking at Harrier as well. Which on is a better choice?

Get a Harrier... Better FC, much more comfortable seat... More classy with leather wrapped dash... Plus easy to maintain and not worry abt if Zeng void warranty...

Get a Harrier... Better FC, much more comfortable seat... More classy with leather wrapped dash... Plus easy to maintain and not worry abt if Zeng void warranty...

Harrier better... cons is its more ex.. but mainly bec its toyota with higher omv

My friend recommended me Forester but am looking at Harrier as well. Which on is a better choice?

Harrier is very popular in MY. Very popular.

Just collected my Red xt this morning. Pump esso 8000 full tank after collection. Run in for first 1600km keep below 4K rpm. Doubt I will rarely hit more than 3k... Drive was relaxing, comfortable and pretty refined. Drove around for about 100km for whole of today with mix of city and hw. Saw the meter on dashboard show 10L/100km. Not bad. Didn't had to step much on the accelerator and could get the car moving. I keep the revs below 2k on hw at about 100-110kmph and around 60kmph on city. Got 1 or 2 occasions where I need to filter out to main road and I forgot and I step a bit harder like wat I usually do and the car rush forward almost instantly. Wow, that's sweet.

Speeding at 100-110 kmph in Sg? For me I never exceed...very guai, or maybe I havent collected my xt yet :-)

Edited by Rachdanom, 29 May 2016 - 10:43 PM.

Just collected my Red xt this morning. Pump esso 8000 full tank after collection. Run in for first 1600km keep below 4K rpm. Doubt I will rarely hit more than 3k... Drive was relaxing, comfortable and pretty refined. Drove around for about 100km for whole of today with mix of city and hw. Saw the meter on dashboard show 10L/100km. Not bad. Didn't had to step much on the accelerator and could get the car moving. I keep the revs below 2k on hw at about 100-110kmph and around 60kmph on city. Got 1 or 2 occasions where I need to filter out to main road and I forgot and I step a bit harder like wat I usually do and the car rush forward almost instantly. Wow, that's sweet.

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Saw a new red XT at my estate...SLC7xx6G... Is it yours? ;)

Anyone here have a problem with the aircon? when you are in auto mode, the air circulation indicator will off by itself after some time. And usually when the fan is in power 1(lowest speed).

This is not a problem. It is a conti programme for the aircon. To auto re-circular fresh air from outside. Definitely not useful for us.
The only way to prevent it from open the air from outside is set to a lower temperature. I think is 22deg and below.

Speeding at 100-110 kmph in Sg? For me I never exceed...very guai, or maybe I havent collected my xt yet :-)

The speedo is about 7-8km/h faster than gps speed. So 100km/h is only about 92km/h actual speed.

Check with brothers any of you all did the side protector for the doors. Second question Where did you all buy the cargo tray and cargo protector near the door preventing it to scratch . Now start to source the parts already.

I got it all from MI when buying the car. Side protector is the same colour as your car and it is from japan website.

Anyone here have a problem with the aircon? when you are in auto mode, the air circulation indicator will off by itself after some time. And usually when the fan is in power 1(lowest speed).

I set auto aircon, temp set to 24-25, air circulation on. For the 100plus km on I drove today dun have the problem U mentioned.

Speeding at 100-110 kmph in Sg? For me I never exceed...very guai, or maybe I havent collected my xt yet :-)

I normally drive in lane 1 and follow the pace. If it's 90 then 90, 100 then 100, etc. Heheh. Even at 100-110 it felt like I was at a much lower speed. It's really stable at high speeds and handling is pretty good for such a tall car.

Saw a new red XT at my estate...SLC7xx6G... Is it yours? ;)

Lol... That's me. Hi fellow GL. I guess yours is the silver xt? I happen to park beside u just now. Lol...

Edited by mrhan1982, 30 May 2016 - 01:40 AM.

Anyone here have a problem with the aircon? when you are in auto mode, the air circulation indicator will off by itself after some time. And usually when the fan is in power 1(lowest speed).

Just dun use auto mode. Press the air circulation first then turn the centre knob either way to on the aircon and it will not auto off the air circulation.

Thanks Pocus,

You been to service centre at both locations?
LK takes half a day (9am till 3pm) for 1K KM service, I wonder if TPY would be better.

Not to get worried about the FC showing after servicing. I get around 22L/100km reading when I drive to the coffee shop 5 mins drive away to pack dinner.

I'm not sure about LK because did my 1k servicing at TPY. Arrived at 8am and collected by 11am. Going for my 5K service at TPY next week. Let's see how it goes...

I got it all from MI when buying the car. Side protector is the same colour as your car and it is from japan website.

Hi bro, can share how much is the side protector from MI?

Lol... That's me. Hi fellow GL. I guess yours is the silver xt? I happen to park beside u just now. Lol...

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Haa.... I thought I am the only one driving the new XT here, good to see a fellow resident driving the same car. Saw your IU unit and camera are not fix up yet, planning to do the solar film? Mine was all fixed up and had to remove when I sent my car to do the solar film.

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I just collected the car last Monday, travelled around 500+km as of today. Some small issues that I need to fix up during the 1k servicing, most probably will go down next week.

Hi bro, can share how much is the side protector from MI?

I can't remember but estimate it is around $300 or more. I�got it installed before�getting the car. Recently just installed the fender protector also everything including labour quoted $580 and can use DUO points to pay partially.�Can always check with your SE/SA for more info�and I recommend go TPY(even though I stay near LK)�cos they have everything there.

Hi all. Can I check with you guys whether the radio on FXT will sound muffled occasionally? The sound quality will become bad for a while on this channel, then switch to another channel will be ok. Then maybe after a while, it will sound bad again. Is it due to poor reception?

Haa.... I thought I am the only one driving the new XT here, good to see a fellow resident driving the same car. Saw your IU unit and camera are not fix up yet, planning to do the solar film? Mine was all fixed up and had to remove when I sent my car to do the solar film.

I just collected the car last Monday, travelled around 500+km as of today. Some small issues that I need to fix up during the 1k servicing, most probably will go down next week.

My iu kept dropping down. Solar film already fixed up by MI since collection. Camera I not getting those expensive type. I bought a less than $100 front cam which I will hide wires myself and plug into power socket.

U face any issues with the car?

I can't remember but estimate it is around $300 or more. I got it installed before getting the car. Recently just installed the fender protector also everything including labour quoted $580 and can use DUO points to pay partially. Can always check with your SE/SA for more info and I recommend go TPY(even though I stay near LK) cos they have everything there.

Thanks for the info. How many duo points are we giving for buying the forester? Worth about how much? Thanks again.

Hi bro, can share how much is the side protector from MI?

I think the side protectors are mainly for aesthetics. Every car height is different, that thin strip will not always be the point of contact.

My iu kept dropping down. Solar film already fixed up by MI since collection. Camera I not getting those expensive type. I bought a less than $100 front cam which I will hide wires myself and plug into power socket.

U face any issues with the car?
Thanks for the info. How many duo points are we giving for buying the forester? Worth about how much? Thanks again.

It's all depends on your how much you are paying for your FXT. Can check at duo.com.sg. Surprise that your SE didn't mention this to you.

The website is for membership cater for Nissan and Subaru owners to clock points and redeem freebies. Dun waste those point as it come in handy during servicing. Lastly please register and attend the owner's briefing, it allow you to understand your ride better.

I think the side protectors are mainly for aesthetics. Every car height is different, that thin strip will not always be the point of contact.

I beg to differ bro, my ride was collected on 30th Sep 2015 and till now, no dent on it except a few chip off paint on the side protector cause by in considerate driver that open and knock on my door. the side protector paint can just touch up, but dent on the car is a more headache issue if you really take care of your ride.

Anyone here have a problem with the aircon? when you are in auto mode, the air circulation indicator will off by itself after some time. And usually when the fan is in power 1(lowest speed).

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Try this:

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After you start the car:
1. Press the internal circulation button
2. Turn the fan knob (center knob) to start the aircon.
There you have it, the aircon system will not switch off the internal circulation mode no matter the temperature you set.�

Almost booked the Subaru FXT on Sat and unfortunately due to miscommunication with the SE, I was at TPY showroom and he was at Lengkee showroom and he also refused to reduce the price over the phone. If I compare the price quoted for FNA by another bro here, he paid for $104.8 but�my SE�quoted me $108.8k without much freebies.

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Quite unhappy with such pricing strategy by this SE and I�just bought another car on Sat night. Next day this SE sms me and offer another $500 discount but I told him that I have bought another car.

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In case you are looking at Subaru, please choose your SE wisely. This SE said that they are going to increase price from 1st June onwards.

This is not a problem. It is a conti programme for the aircon. To auto re-circular fresh air from outside. Definitely not useful for us.
The only way to prevent it from open the air from outside is set to a lower temperature. I think is 22deg and below.
The speedo is about 7-8km/h faster than gps speed. So 100km/h is only about 92km/h actual speed.

Thanks man. I am doing my servicing now. The problem is actually an auto feature as mentioned.

Try this:

After you start the car:
1. Press the internal circulation button
2. Turn the fan knob (center knob) to start the aircon.
There you have it, the aircon system will not switch off the internal circulation mode no matter the temperature you set.

I will try. Thanks

It's all depends on your how much you are paying for your FXT. Can check at duo.com.sg. Surprise that your SE didn't mention this to you.
The website is for membership cater for Nissan and Subaru owners to clock points and redeem freebies. Dun waste those point as it come in handy during servicing. Lastly please register and attend the owner's briefing, it allow you to understand your ride better.

My SE did tell me about the duo points which he said they will send a letter to give me the points. Only thing is he didn't tell me how many points. Thinking of using the points to do auto mirror folding.

I didn't hear about the owner's briefing though.

$119800 8bid NG

Hi bro can pm me the se for this offer. Tq

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