mycarforum: 2015 Forester 2.0 part 7

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Reviews from overseas may not reflect our local road conditions. Here is a positive review from SG driver.
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http://www.sgcarmart...77#comments2677
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Dueler sport is the better one. Good reviews even in tirerack.com. I think selling at 270 per piece for our size.

The stock tyre is dueler hl400, totally different class.

I also aiming the dueler sport for next tyre change. Our tyre size quite limited.

225/55R18 very rare.
The next closest size is 245/50R18 which is 0.4%+ difference.

I will be listing some of the tyres we can consider for XT stock 18" rim.

Edited by Pocus, 12 August 2015 - 07:43 PM.

Dear all

I am very keen on the Forester and also WRX. For those who upgraded the head unit to the pioneer model with gps, did you lose any of the steering wheel controls?

Who had join the whatsapp group already?
Also who collecting car on the 19 aug?

I'm surprised that this group is so active now. A far cry from 6 months ago when I was considering getting the Forester which I did in the end.

I'm in the whatsapp group that u guys are talking about which currently has a mixed of XV, FXT and Forester Premium owners. If u guys are keen to be in the group PM me your number and I'll get the admin to include u in. Glad to see so much interest in Forester now.

Quite a few joined. I also just joined. They are sharing many poisons inside. Hahah

Who had join the whatsapp group already?
Also who collecting car on the 19 aug?

Dueler sport is the better one. Good reviews even in tirerack.com. I think selling at 270 per piece for our size.

The stock tyre is dueler hl400, totally different class.

I also aiming the dueler sport for next tyre change. Our tyre size quite limited.

225/55R18 very rare.
The next closest size is 245/50R18 which is 0.4%+ difference.

I will be listing some of the tyres we can consider for XT stock 18" rim.

Yea, can't find much choices for 225/55r18. Dunno if it make sense to change when I get the vehicle. Getting more popular tyre size may be the way to go. 235/55 r18 or like you suggested 245/50 r18. FC will take another hit! Haha

Reading good things about the michelin premier a/s. But seems like locally no one carrying it.

Who had join the whatsapp group already?
Also who collecting car on the 19 aug?
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Joined too!�

Yea, can't find much choices for 225/55r18. Dunno if it make sense to change when I get the vehicle. Getting more popular tyre size may be the way to go. 235/55 r18 or like you suggested 245/50 r18. FC will take another hit! Haha

Reading good things about the michelin premier a/s. But seems like locally no one carrying it.

Rim size is 18x7. 245 is out. Too wide. 235 is ok, but not ideal on 7in rims, better on 7.5in. Thus if you go for a more common sized tires, then likely the rim will have to go too.

Dueler sport is the better one. Good reviews even in tirerack.com. I think selling at 270 per piece for our size.

The stock tyre is dueler hl400, totally different class.

I also aiming the dueler sport for next tyre change. Our tyre size quite limited.

225/55R18 very rare.
The next closest size is 245/50R18 which is 0.4%+ difference.

I will be listing some of the tyres we can consider for XT stock 18" rim.

Bros, so far my experience with the FXT stock tires is less than OK only in terms of overall performance. But then I have only driven 1500km and at at top speed of less than 120km/h so can't share much currently. Today me and my biz partner driving up to KL in my FXT so should be able to give a more extensive review this weekend on the tyre performance.

I think change rim will void warranty. Haha..

At least to the parts linked to the wheel.

Rim size is 18x7. 245 is out. Too wide. 235 is ok, but not ideal on 7in rims, better on 7.5in. Thus if you go for a more common sized tires, then likely the rim will have to go too.

Bros, so far my experience with the FXT stock tires is less than OK only in terms of overall performance. But then I have only driven 1500km and at at top speed of less than 120km/h so can't share much currently. Today me and my biz partner driving up to KL in my FXT so should be able to give a more extensive review this weekend on the tyre performance.

Have a safe trip bro.

At 1500km, not only car just run-in, tyres also just run-in. Best is to drive safely and Don t push car or tyre to limit yet.

Rim size is 18x7. 245 is out. Too wide. 235 is ok, but not ideal on 7in rims, better on 7.5in. Thus if you go for a more common sized tires, then likely the rim will have to go too.

Darn! Thks for mentioning the rim size, totally overlooked it. Looks like choices are even more limited unless change rims.

Subaru has cut its forester prices by so much?

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2.0L $119,800

2.0XT $128,800

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And not yet given discount too. Almost same price as the Vezel liao.

Dear all

I am very keen on the Forester and also WRX. For those who upgraded the head unit to the pioneer model with gps, did you lose any of the steering wheel controls?

Hi, have not upgraded but have asked around a few installers. Most of them said the audio control buttons will still work but not the phone control buttons.

Hi, have not upgraded but have asked around a few installers. Most of them said the audio control buttons will still work but not the phone control buttons.

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Tks for info. �Happened to my current ride (6 year old car and not Subaru) too. �I lost the use of "Audio Mute" when i changed my headunit. [smallcry]

Quite a few joined. I also just joined. They are sharing many poisons inside. Hahah
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Hi. How do I join this whatsapp group.�My no is�9 six 2 five two 0 three 6. thanks�

Getting people to add you in now.

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Hi. How do I join this whatsapp group.�My no is�9 six 2 five two 0 three 6. thanks�

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Hi all,

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I am new here.... I will be getting my XT next week :)

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Would like to join the what's app group too :)

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1) Whitemondeo/ Satin White Pearl/ 2014 - XT

2) cboonh/ Satin White Pearl/ XT (still waiting for ride)

3) Kingfisher/Dark Metallic Grey/Premium (collecting in early Aug)

4) Laurence Lau/Ice Silver Metalic/XT (going for 2nd bidding 5th Aug)

5) Dtsw/Bronze/2015 XT

6) DomiNome / Satin White Pearl / XT (going 1st bid 5th Aug)

7) Quantum / ??? / XT

8) Airtrek_newbie /??? / Premium

9) db597 / ??? / XT

10) nckeong / ??? /XT

11) etoh77 / ??? / Premium

12 ) Aideyin / ??? / Premium

13) engineoperator / ??? / XT

14) ctleo / ??? / XT

15) Frakymjaykay / ??? / XT

16) subarudreamer / ??? /��XT

17) Pocus / Silver / XT

18) majere_r / blue / XT (collecting next week)

Hey guys
Can you drop me a forum msg so i can provide my number?

Hi all,
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I am new here.... I will be getting my XT next week :)
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Would like to join the what's app group too :)
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1) Whitemondeo/ Satin White Pearl/ 2014 - XT
2) cboonh/ Satin White Pearl/ XT (still waiting for ride)
3) Kingfisher/Dark Metallic Grey/Premium (collecting in early Aug)
4) Laurence Lau/Ice Silver Metalic/XT (going for 2nd bidding 5th Aug)
5) Dtsw/Bronze/2015 XT
6) DomiNome / Satin White Pearl / XT (going 1st bid 5th Aug)
7) Quantum / ??? / XT
8) Airtrek_newbie /??? / Premium
9) db597 / ??? / XT
10) nckeong / ??? /XT
11) etoh77 / ??? / Premium
12 ) Aideyin / ??? / Premium
13) engineoperator / ??? / XT
14) ctleo / ??? / XT
15) Frakymjaykay / ??? / XT
16) subarudreamer / ??? /��XT
17) Pocus / Silver / XT
18) majere_r / blue / XT (collecting next week)

Any recommendations for a tyre shop where I can get a 225/55r18? Dueler Sport or equivalent.

Hi all,

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I am new here. I intend to get a forester XT. But i worry after warranty the servicing will be costly ?

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Appreciate if someone can answer me.

what makes you think that servicing before warranty expire is cheaper? [dead]

Subaru has cut its forester prices by so much?

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2.0L $119,800

2.0XT $128,800

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And not yet given discount too. Almost same price as the Vezel liao.

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is this not the same price as last round??

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I am new to this thread. Car COE expires very soon, so really looking at options. Have narrowed down between QQ, Forester or MZ 3/6, after testing all the cars at the showrooms.

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I love the Forester's engine, handling, acceleration and Sunroof. Not so good is the interior and fuel consumption. If you go to the Ubi showroom, the cup holders on the backseat are already falling off from the upholstery! I wonder how lasting the interiors are.

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Some of the goodies that people have negotiated for similar cars include rear/front cameras, rike cool, front sensors, ceramic /rust coating,�3M floor mats, 1 year free insurance,�petrol vouchers,�and no tie-in of minimum loan period, etc.

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Unfortunately the SE at Ubi doesnt seem to be able to give a good package. He just said can give front cam and floor mat zzz, not even overtrade, although I queried him on the low OMV and the margins Motorimage can play around with between car value and eventual sale price.

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Appreciate if you can PM me or post here your SE contact and the package they can give? Cheers.

Wonder price will go downward in the coming election ??
Wonder price will go downward in the coming election ??
Wonder price will go downward in the coming election ?? [smash]

Wonder price will go downward in the coming election ?? [smash]

Any one used bright color leather for the forester ? The SE said default is black !

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Unfortunately the SE at Ubi doesnt seem to be able to give a good package. He just said can give front cam and floor mat zzz, not even overtrade, although I queried him on the low OMV and the margins Motorimage can play around with between car value and eventual sale price.

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MI only listed their showroom locations in Toa Payoh & Leng Kee. Which Ubi showroom did you go to? Is this an AD?
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MI only listed their showroom locations in Toa Payoh & Leng Kee. Which Ubi showroom did you go to? Is this an AD?
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Paiseh typed wrongly . Went to see too many cars. Mazda was ubi?Subaru was Toa payoh near the Nissan ore owned cars. Showroom pretty empty

Just collected. All seems good. First thing I noticed is the solar film. Quite weak compared for my older car, can feel the sun burning the skin.

Looks like going to change soon.

That's after in the sun for several hours or as you were driving it back home?

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Just collected. All seems good. First thing I noticed is the solar film. Quite weak compared for my older car, can feel the sun burning the skin.

Looks like going to change soon.

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Just collected. All seems good. First thing I noticed is the solar film. Quite weak compared for my older car, can feel the sun burning the skin.

Looks like going to change soon.

Congrats! Looking forward to see the poisonous stuff you add to the ride! :)

Just collected. All seems good. First thing I noticed is the solar film. Quite weak compared for my older car, can feel the sun burning the skin.

Looks like going to change soon.

Post some photo leh...

Wonder price will go downward in the coming election ??
Wonder price will go downward in the coming election ??
Wonder price will go downward in the coming election ??
Wonder price will go downward in the coming election ??

already went down, you never notice meh?

want to buy quickly, election on 12-Sep,�no much time for you hesitating

Just collected. All seems good. First thing I noticed is the solar film. Quite weak compared for my older car, can feel the sun burning the skin.

Looks like going to change soon.

congrats,

do you mean the heat resistance weak or darkness weak?

I noticed AD provided solar film not dark enough, I like some PI provided solar film, as Wish, Vezel, very dark�etc, don't whether can pass LAT inspection

already went down, you never notice meh?

want to buy quickly, election on 12-Sep,�no much time for you hesitating

exactly, compare 2 years ago, already down 30k

That's after in the sun for several hours or as you were driving it back home?
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Driving back home. But to be fair my old car solar film is high grade one, I paid Abit more then.

congrats,
do you mean the heat resistance weak or darkness weak?
I noticed AD provided solar film not dark enough, I like some PI provided solar film, as Wish, Vezel, very dark�etc, don't whether can pass LAT inspection

exactly, compare 2 years ago, already down 30k

Both resistance and also not dark enough. Going to redo the film outside since I'm so used to my old one.

Post some photo leh...

1st discovry:

Bro 7hm! There's puddle lamps!

1st discovry:

Bro 7hm! There's puddle lamps!

Change to white LED will look nicer. ..

My observations during collection.

White is the most to popular.
A few silvers.
One red xt, auntie owner.

I got black so should be more rare!� [:p]

My observations during collection.

White is the most to popular.
A few silvers.
One red xt, auntie owner.

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want to check with bros here on the following (mostly from the SGCM promo today)

- what's your fuel consumption ? On SGCM it says 11.8km/L and I wonder how different is the real world FC

- can the power sunroof tilt instead of just open the glass roof?

- what is the feature "PIN code access" about? is this referring to security lock the HU?

- what's included in the XT's Black Edition ($5K)

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Cheers

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Edited by ConnorMcLeod, 15 August 2015 - 10:23 PM.

want to check with bros here on the following (mostly from the SGCM promo today)
- what's your fuel consumption ? On SGCM it says 11.8km/L and I wonder how different is the real world FC
- can the power sunroof tilt instead of just open the glass roof?
- what is the feature "PIN code access" about? is this referring to security lock the HU?
- what's included in the XT's Black Edition ($5K)
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Cheers
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All the answer for your question your are in side this thread. Why don't you spend some time read through..

want to check with bros here on the following (mostly from the SGCM promo today)
- what's your fuel consumption ? On SGCM it says 11.8km/L and I wonder how different is the real world FC
- can the power sunroof tilt instead of just open the glass roof?
- what is the feature "PIN code access" about? is this referring to security lock the HU?
- what's included in the XT's Black Edition ($5K)
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Cheers
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- FC pls read through the pages, it's been discussed countless times.
- sunroof can open half and full or up to you. No tilting.
- if I'm not wrong it's the door handle PIN. It's be mentioned a few pages back.
- pls read through the pages, discussed before.

I got black so should be more rare!�
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Did saw 1 or 2 black.

Anyway collection centre are mainly foresters and a few XV. The foresters are all XTs

Edited by Pocus, 16 August 2015 - 12:01 AM.

Paiseh typed wrongly . Went to see too many cars. Mazda was ubi?Subaru was Toa payoh near the Nissan ore owned cars. Showroom pretty empty

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Subaru showroom at Leng Kee was quite empty too compared to Mazda showroom next door, like a fish market :)

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Good article to read on Subaru... perhaps it explains the reason why subaru showroom is so empty :)

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http://www.japantime...r/#.Vc9iM4vrDA4

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The success is leading Fuji Heavy President Yasuyuki Yoshinaga to worry whether Subaru, the niche maker of all-wheel-drive vehicles, is getting too big.
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�We�re standing at a major turning point for Subaru,� Yoshinaga said in an interview in Tokyo this week. �It shouldn�t just be about volume. We should be making cars only Subaru can make, which are a little more expensive and profitable than the competition.�
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�Some people in the company may want to make mass-market products or cheaper cars, but is this really the right direction for Subaru?� Yoshinaga asked. �We�re not a carmaker that can grow as big as Toyota. And even if we could, reaching that sort of scale would mean we�d stop being Subaru.�
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�Subaru is a niche product,� Nakanishi said. �They have a strong partner in Toyota, which is complementing Subaru�s product development so that they can focus their strategy on being a niche player.�

- FC pls read through the pages, it's been discussed countless times.
- sunroof can open half and full or up to you. No tilting.
- if I'm not wrong it's the door handle PIN. It's be mentioned a few pages back.
- pls read through the pages, discussed before.
Did saw 1 or 2 black.

Anyway collection centre are mainly foresters and a few XV. The foresters are all XTs

Obviously whoever buy forester is for its performance, otherwise so many options have better interior and FC

All the answer for your question your are in side this thread. Why don't you spend some time read through..

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sometimes still fell to the trap to ask then search forum.

- FC pls read through the pages, it's been discussed countless times.
- sunroof can open half and full or up to you. No tilting.
- if I'm not wrong it's the door handle PIN. It's be mentioned a few pages back.
- pls read through the pages, discussed before.
Did saw 1 or 2 black.

Anyway collection centre are mainly foresters and a few XV. The foresters are all XTs

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Thanks. Saw the PIN video after search -�Interesting feature.

1st discovry:

Bro 7hm! There's puddle lamps!

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Nice discovery! I never noticed this in showroom... odd spot, normally most cars have it on the wing mirrors

Any good SE for Subaru to recommend?

Most people buy subafu for its power so i guess it only makes sense tnat fxt is more popular.

The pricing helps too. Only 8k more for almost 2x the power.

- FC pls read through the pages, it's been discussed countless times.
- sunroof can open half and full or up to you. No tilting.
- if I'm not wrong it's the door handle PIN. It's be mentioned a few pages back.
- pls read through the pages, discussed before.
Did saw 1 or 2 black.

Anyway collection centre are mainly foresters and a few XV. The foresters are all XTs

First day showroom condition, second day Machiam I when Abit of off-road.

Was on my way along ford rd when I'm behind a sand truck. A few huge chunks of mud drop from it's back and I swerve to try avoid it, but road was too narrow so I end up going over some of it.

My observation is the car tend to oversteer rather than understeer. Maybe it's the ride height and the suspension setup or the AWD. Still getting used to it since its different behaviour from a FWD.

Overall felt in control. This SUV can really corner and will make unaware cars who think you are just a slowpoke SUV suddenly treating you with respect.

Edited by Pocus, 16 August 2015 - 12:25 PM.

Don't drive too hard for the 1st 5k bro. Haha...

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Very tempted to get the sti pink springs to lower ride and make it firmer.�

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First day showroom condition, second day Machiam I when Abit of off-road.

Was on my way along ford rd when I'm behind a sand truck. A few huge chunks of mud drop from it's back and I swerve to try avoid it, but road was too narrow so I end up going over some of it.

My observation is the car tend to oversteer rather than understeer. Maybe it's the ride height and the suspension setup or the AWD. Still getting used to it since its different behaviour from a FWD.

Overall felt in control. This SUV can really corner and will make unaware cars who think you are just a slowpoke SUV suddenly treating you with respect.

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Edited by Pioneer, 16 August 2015 - 01:29 PM.

I suspect all about the same. �Can squeeze very few things from them.

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Any good SE for Subaru to recommend?

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First day showroom condition, second day Machiam I when Abit of off-road.

Was on my way along ford rd when I'm behind a sand truck. A few huge chunks of mud drop from it's back and I swerve to try avoid it, but road was too narrow so I end up going over some of it.

My observation is the car tend to oversteer rather than understeer. Maybe it's the ride height and the suspension setup or the AWD. Still getting used to it since its different behaviour from a FWD.

Overall felt in control. This SUV can really corner and will make unaware cars who think you are just a slowpoke SUV suddenly treating you with respect.

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Looking sharp. Any impending mods coming? psst psst?� [laugh] � [laugh]

Look forward to collect my new ride on next Wednesday, may I know how can i join the Whatsapp FXT Group ?

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Also need an advise, if selling the old car to Dealer. Do I need to do the transfer of ownership at LTA to dealer ? or wait until Dealer manage to find the new buyer for my car ?

Look forward to collect my new ride on next Wednesday, may I know how can i join the Whatsapp FXT Group ?
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Also need an advise, if selling the old car to Dealer. Do I need to do the transfer of ownership at LTA to dealer ? or wait until Dealer manage to find the new buyer for my car ?

Congrats,
Nothing needs to do except to leave your old car to dealer meantime collect dealer's cheque

Hi All,

New to the forum and also Subaru. I would say forester has won me over after my test drive.
Looking to book one soon.

Wonder if anyone will be opening a Facebook page for us to share information and pictures of our
Rides?

There is a fb page already.

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Search for XV and Forester Talk Cock

Hi All,

New to the forum and also Subaru. I would say forester has won me over after my test drive.
Looking to book one soon.

Wonder if anyone will be opening a Facebook page for us to share information and pictures of our
Rides?

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Congrats,
Nothing needs to do except to leave your old car to dealer meantime collect dealer's cheque

If do nothing, is there a risk as the car legal name still under my name. I sold it via sgcarmart to external dealer not trade in to IM.

If do nothing, is there a risk as the car legal name still under my name. I sold it via sgcarmart to external dealer not trade in to IM.

Have you hand over the car? If you did you make sure dealer give you the invoice statement stating the date and time you hand over the car. Make sure time is there too.

This applies for MI in case the SE forget.

Second is to check LTA online to see if car still under you. But sometimes dealer take 2 to 3 days to process but make sure ultimately the car is not under you.

Thirdly get AS to give you IU number before can so you can make the necessary arrangements in parking like your season parking, office parking and shopping mall parking redemption.

Finally, call your insurance company to inform them you change car and cancel insurance.

Edited by Pocus, 16 August 2015 - 11:26 PM.

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I think I'll drive for awhile first to feel and understand the car better before I dive into mods. But probably touching more of rigidity and stability than power. The cusco and sti parts comes to mind, mid to long term plan.

Most probably doing the following first:
- redo solar film
- cosmetic mods like wrapping the grille, spoiler and side mirrors to give it a "black edition" look.
- some small custom stickers to personalize my ride.
- plastidip the rims, but the stock rims color is slowly growing in me.

First day showroom condition, second day Machiam I when Abit of off-road.

Was on my way along ford rd when I'm behind a sand truck. A few huge chunks of mud drop from it's back and I swerve to try avoid it, but road was too narrow so I end up going over some of it.

My observation is the car tend to oversteer rather than understeer. Maybe it's the ride height and the suspension setup or the AWD. Still getting used to it since its different behaviour from a FWD.

Overall felt in control. This SUV can really corner and will make unaware cars who think you are just a slowpoke SUV suddenly treating you with respect.

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With this coming from a RALLIART Turbo owner, I am going to consider this high praise.

Impressive, yet as expected of Subaru!

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is this not the same price as last round??

Oh issit? So sorry, the last time I have checked the prices, the XT still at $140K++.

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With this coming from a RALLIART Turbo owner, I am going to consider this high praise.

Impressive, yet as expected of Subaru!

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Still in honeymoon period so is all praises at the moment.
But the car do have it's drawbacks after driving it more that just a testdrive.

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Without touching on the driving, the immediate things I frowl upon is:
- No Auto central locking. You have to central lock the car yourself.
- No Auto unlock when You open your door, you have to press "unlock" first then open the door
- No Auto mirror folding, you have to press the button to fold manually.
- No Auto window up/down for passenger windows. you have to press and hold the button to wind up and down their windows.

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Yes, these are the selling point for Mit Colt many years back. Totally pampered by these feature. Too bad subaru haven't caught up with them on some of this yet.

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On hindsight, these are the stuff that surprises me:
- Audio speakers are better than I thought, just need to adjust the equalizer abit for more high-note. Bass is pretty good, I actually tune down abit.
- Phone controls are pretty easy to sync. There are voice controls too
- The sunroof cover will close with the sunroof so it's not fully manual
- As mentioned, puddle lamps
- Head rest can be full adjusted forward/backwards instead if just up/down.

Great feedback, Pocus. Keep it coming� [thumbsup]

Is any legal exhaust for this model in the pipeline?

Have you hand over the car? If you did you make sure dealer give you the invoice statement stating the date and time you hand over the car. Make sure time is there too.

This applies for MI in case the SE forget.

Second is to check LTA online to see if car still under you. But sometimes dealer take 2 to 3 days to process but make sure ultimately the car is not under you.

Thirdly get AS to give you IU number before can so you can make the necessary arrangements in parking like your season parking, office parking and shopping mall parking redemption.

Finally, call your insurance company to inform them you change car and cancel insurance.

Thanks for the advise, this make me more comfortable to deal with dealer on selling my car. While doing some research online found some unhappy incident when selling car to 3 parties Car Dealer.

By the way getting my ride tomorrow, MI SE just called to share on this.

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Still in honeymoon period so is all praises at the moment.
But the car do have it's drawbacks after driving it more that just a testdrive.

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Without touching on the driving, the immediate things I frowl upon is:
- No Auto central locking. You have to central lock the car yourself.
- No Auto unlock when You open your door, you have to press "unlock" first then open the door
- No Auto mirror folding, you have to press the button to fold manually.
- No Auto window up/down for passenger windows. you have to press and hold the button to wind up and down their windows.

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The first 2�are un-un-unbelievable in this day and age....are you sure?? Third one (and to a lesser extent fourth one)�is quite normal. But for third one usually there is an after-market module you can add to make it auto fold. Fourth don't have means don't have.

I think I'll drive for awhile first to feel and understand the car better before I dive into mods. But probably touching more of rigidity and stability than power. The cusco and sti parts comes to mind, mid to long term plan.

Most probably doing the following first:
- redo solar film
- cosmetic mods like wrapping the grille, spoiler and side mirrors to give it a "black edition" look.
- some small custom stickers to personalize my ride.
- plastidip the rims, but the stock rims color is slowly growing in me.

once you done the solar film, please share, I want to redo as well

The first 2�are un-un-unbelievable in this day and age....are you sure?? Third one (and to a lesser extent fourth one)�is quite normal. But for third one usually there is an after-market module you can add to make it auto fold. Fourth don't have means don't have.

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Japanese cars usually only one-press automatic for driver's window only. Contis usually have all four windows... Sounds very unimportant (can just hold for ten seconds mah....) but then you do notice how useful it is when you are trying to wind down a window while driving because of whatever reason.

Hi

I have placed order for the non-turbo model today.... Anyone know how can I check if MI place COE bidding using my detail ?
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I have placed order for the non-turbo model today.... Anyone know how can I check if MI place COE bidding using my detail ?

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https://ocoe.lta.gov...ternetAction.do

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Select "Individual", enter your IC, verify and proceed.

Hoping to get it this wed right? Hehe...

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Hi

I have placed order for the non-turbo model today.... Anyone know how can I check if MI place COE bidding using my detail ?

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https://ocoe.lta.gov...ternetAction.do
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Select "Individual", enter your IC, verify and proceed.

Thanks bro...

Some bros here getting their rides today right?

Enjoy the driving experience!

Got my ride today :>

Some surprise to me when collect the car
1. Battery is maintenance type, not maintenance free battery.
2. Car if need to install alarm have to do it at MI
3. Car can unlock without key, only using pin :)

I am shocked. Still provide the old type of battery?

How much to install alarm?

Got my ride today :>

Some surprise to me when collect the car
1. Battery is maintenance type, not maintenance free battery.
2. Car if need to install alarm have to do it at MI
3. Car can unlock without key, only using pin :)

I am shocked. Still provide the old type of battery?

How much to install alarm?

Most of the conti also no alarm. Why need alarm?

Old type drink water battery is good; can last easily 4-5 years if taken care.

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Alarm? So old fashion! It's useless and adds weight to car.

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I am shocked. Still provide the old type of battery?

How much to install alarm?
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Hahah.. ok bro.

Then how much to change to sti pink spring?

Old type drink water battery is good; can last easily 4-5 years if taken care.
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With the recent spate of car theft in M'sia for cars with keyless entry (apparently), I'm wondering if we lock the car with the key remote, does the car still emit radio waves to sense the presence of the key nearby? Or worst case, use the mechanical key.�

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Mr Bean method is the best though it looks stupiak. But, in light of modern ease of hijacking your car through radio waves, he ain't stupiak.

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With the recent spate of car theft in M'sia for cars with keyless entry (apparently), I'm wondering if we lock the car with the key remote, does the car still emit radio waves to sense the presence of the key nearby? Or worst case, use the mechanical key.�

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My bid was successful. Will be seeing the car in 1-2 weeks time :)
Officially a subbie oldboy.

Next is to find out what kinda mods won't void the warranty.

Just collected. All seems good. First thing I noticed is the solar film. Quite weak compared for my older car, can feel the sun burning the skin.

Looks like going to change soon.

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congrat to your new ride.

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Any chance to meet up for coffee?

Got my ride today :>

Some surprise to me when collect the car
1. Battery is maintenance type, not maintenance free battery.
2. Car if need to install alarm have to do it at MI
3. Car can unlock without key, only using pin :)

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Enjoy your new ride.

Got my ride today :>

Some surprise to me when collect the car
1. Battery is maintenance type, not maintenance free battery.
2. Car if need to install alarm have to do it at MI
3. Car can unlock without key, only using pin :)

really? never noticed��it's not maintenance free battery :blink:

my battery one and half year already, never check lah

My bid was successful. Will be seeing the car in 1-2 weeks time :)
Officially a subbie oldboy.

Next is to find out what kinda mods won't void the warranty.

outside WS can tune the engine to 306bhp/400Nm to reach Forester STi performance

Only following is legal.

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1. Weight Mod of Driver

2. Stickers

3. Decal

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My bid was successful. Will be seeing the car in 1-2 weeks time :)
Officially a subbie oldboy.

Next is to find out what kinda mods won't void the warranty.

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1. Weight Mod of Driver
2. Stickers
3. Decal
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Hahaha....
Mod (1) every year is increasing and hence power keeps reducing...

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According to manual keyless entry can be disabled. Can rely solely on remote locking.

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This is bad lol. Anyways brakes, rims, exhaust, suspensions are the mods I am looking at.
But I read that rims might void the warranty and Exhaust won't, to be confirmed.

Edited by Lao_Ah_Di, 20 August 2015 - 01:00 PM.

This is bad lol. Anyways brakes, rims, exhaust, suspensions are the mods I am looking at.
But I read that rims might void the warranty and Exhaust won't, to be confirmed.

STI rims from motorimage won't. But they come with a price.... but have to check if they are at least 7.5 x 18j. No point if they are stil 7x 18j

Got my ride today :>

Some surprise to me when collect the car
1. Battery is maintenance type, not maintenance free battery.
2. Car if need to install alarm have to do it at MI
3. Car can unlock without key, only using pin :)

I just checked with one of mi friend who got the forester last year from MI and his car battery is those maintenance free type. Anyway not sure if we can get MI to replace the battery water type to the maintenance free type ??

really? never noticed��it's not maintenance free battery

my battery one and half year already, never check lah

outside WS can tune the engine to 306bhp/400Nm to reach Forester STi performance

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306bhp/400nm shiok shiok sia.. miss that pullback feeling on my autorex....

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first change air filter, then upsize intercooler, open up exhaust then go tune.. after that change to lowering springs/coilover and lower to MPV stance.. can go cek taxis liao

Edited by Rayoflight, 20 August 2015 - 07:10 PM.

Got my ride today :>

Some surprise to me when collect the car
1. Battery is maintenance type, not maintenance free battery.
2. Car if need to install alarm have to do it at MI
3. Car can unlock without key, only using pin :)

I take non maintenance free anytime... Lesser leakage

Just wonder does paint protector really work and able to last for 3 years. Any advise?
Just wonder does paint protector really work and able to last for 3 years. Any advise?

Just wonder does paint protector really work and able to last for 3 years. Any advise?
Just wonder does paint protector really work and able to last for 3 years. Any advise?

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It really works! Washing is so much easier as the water beads away very fast. Shine is still looking great after many many washes.

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Of course, you still need to take care of the car.. like wash regularly etc.

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Whether it last for 3years, not really sure.. but i think probably 1year once, i will do it..

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same as signing those wax packages which cost above $1k

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but some people say.. might as well go respray after 3years hahaha

Edited by Rayoflight, 20 August 2015 - 07:29 PM.

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Without touching on the driving, the immediate things I frowl upon is:
- No Auto central locking. You have to central lock the car yourself.
- No Auto unlock when You open your door, you have to press "unlock" first then open the door
- No Auto mirror folding, you have to press the button to fold manually.
- No Auto window up/down for passenger windows. you have to press and hold the button to wind up and down their windows.

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Any idea where can we install the auto central locking when driving off? I'm used to the car locking after driving off, I'm sure I'll forget to lock it....

Ouch..

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http://www.autoguide...al-quality.html

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I am thinking of removing my current DVD player including sub woofer and arms before giving my old car to MI when collecting my forester. I was informed these items can sell for some price. :a-good:

Not sure if any brothers know where can I engage professional to remove these items with minimum cost ?

Ok ba.

So far the current owners have not complained to much.*touch wood*

I drove fiat bravo before this. Also problem for me.

Ouch..
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Edited by Pioneer, 21 August 2015 - 07:51 AM.

Car always have problem here and there. I do not mind to have small problem which can be fixed easily with small amount of money. I remember when I drove my lancer, it gave some issues after 5-6 years of driving such as fuel door latch problem, aircon compressor etc..other than that, no other major issue. I have a friend clocked more than 300KM on this car and the engine is still going strong. So not sure based on what criteria the survey have been conducted.
Car always have problem here and there. I do not mind to have small problem which can be fixed easily with small amount of money. I remember when I drove my lancer, it gave some issues after 5-6 years of driving such as fuel door latch problem, aircon compressor etc..other than that, no other major issue. I have a friend clocked more than 300KM on this car and the engine is still going strong. So not sure based on what criteria the survey have been conducted.

Ok ba.

So far the current owners have not complained to much.*touch wood*

I drove fiat bravo before this. Also problem for me.

Thing is the survey is base on overall cars of that brand. But I read that forester so far has quite a good reliability and also Subaru has gotten better at reliability over the years.

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Any idea where can we install the auto central locking when driving off? I'm used to the car locking after driving off, I'm sure I'll forget to lock it....

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i got mine done at Autoimage at sinming road. it will lock when you press the brake pedal when driving off, and unlock when you off the engine. it a module that they add on.
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i got mine done at Autoimage at sinming road. it will lock when you press the brake pedal when driving off, and unlock when you off the engine. it a module that they add on.
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take the J.D.Powers survey with a pinch of salt. since they were took over 10 years ago by the S&P's parent company, they are now aflliated with a number of insurance companies and manufacturers, it is no longer running on a non-profit business model. You may still use the report as a gauge, not saying it is false, but do note that what they publish now tends to be ignored by wall street.

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if you want un-biased view, another source is ASCI. Do a search and you will find out why so many subarus running in states.

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The JDPower problems reported include perceived quality problems, e.g. cheap feeling plastic or suspension squeaks can be reported as problems.

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i.e. JDPower surveys do not strictly talk about reliability problems.

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However it's still inclusive of them so it's worth taking note of. But in general I think most of us agree that very little can stop a Toyota/Subaru/Honda from moving off.

Edited by 7hm, 21 August 2015 - 01:18 PM.

was reading about car run in.

It has been a�slightly debated�statement among my friends.

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http://www.thecarcon...ak-in-a-new-car

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according to the report run in is not really needed for the cars this day and age.

was reading about car run in.

It has been a�slightly debated�statement among my friends.

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http://www.thecarcon...ak-in-a-new-car

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according to the report run in is not really needed for the cars this day and age.

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Not really necessary... and then there are the horror stories about the port workers redlining your car when it comes off the ship

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Most contis are apparently run in before delivery, but for most cases all manuals recommend driving below 4,000RPM and at varied speeds for the first 1,000km. This is the run-in...

I think it's less about engine underperformance or anything and more about allowing all the ECU and transmission logics etc. some time to fully adapt to individual variances...

But honestly, I don't know also [dizzy]

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I think, for Japanese car especially, just follow the guidelines given by the user manual. As stated, no redlining and stay varied during the first 1,000km.

Edited by 7hm, 21 August 2015 - 06:22 PM.

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Not really necessary... and then there are the horror stories about the port workers redlining your car when it comes off the ship
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Most contis are apparently run in before delivery, but for most cases all manuals recommend driving below 4,000RPM and at varied speeds for the first 1,000km. This is the run-in...
I think it's less about engine underperformance or anything and more about allowing all the ECU and transmission logics etc. some time to fully adapt to individual variances...
But honestly, I don't know also
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I think, for Japanese car especially, just follow the guidelines given by the user manual. As stated, no redlining and stay varied during the first 1,000km.

Very true, I guess it's still best to follow best practices for something so precious hahhaha

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Not really necessary... and then there are the horror stories about the port workers redlining your car when it comes off the ship
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Most contis are apparently run in before delivery, but for most cases all manuals recommend driving below 4,000RPM and at varied speeds for the first 1,000km. This is the run-in...
I think it's less about engine underperformance or anything and more about allowing all the ECU and transmission logics etc. some time to fully adapt to individual variances...
But honestly, I don't know also
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I think, for Japanese car especially, just follow the guidelines given by the user manual. As stated, no redlining and stay varied during the first 1,000km.

Cham liao! I already start driving like normal. Normal as in reving up the car at times during filtering, hitting 5k at 2 to 3 occasions.

Think I better behave....But it's very hard to control the temptation sometimes.

Cham liao! I already start driving like normal. Normal as in reving up the car at times during filtering, hitting 5k at 2 to 3 occasions.

Think I better behave....But it's very hard to control the temptation sometimes.

Put a brick below your accelerator paddle....

Put a brick below your accelerator paddle....

Hahaha. Ya, good fuel saving device too. Careful don't go and put on top ah. :)

Edited by Cboonh, 21 August 2015 - 10:34 PM.

Cham liao! I already start driving like normal. Normal as in reving up the car at times during filtering, hitting 5k at 2 to 3 occasions.

Think I better behave....But it's very hard to control the temptation sometimes.

Actually I might do the same if I finally signed on for this car.
Just can't resist the shiokness of driving hard for this car...

For those take 5yrs loan, what is the current interest rate from MI.?

For those take 5yrs loan, what is the current interest rate from MI.?

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That time I ask last month, they tell me 2.28%. Industry's current average number lor...

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The 1.88% days gone liao... [bigcry]

Actually I might do the same if I finally signed on for this car.
Just can't resist the shiokness of driving hard for this car...

Actually I read a lot in forums about hard breaking-in. It's been ongoing for years. However it's controversial and not fully agreed by all mechanics, esp car makers.

http://www.mototuneu..._in_secrets.htm

Anywau, Caveat guys. I'd still break in traditionally. In SG roads you can't drive hard too much anyway, unless you go NSHW to run for 1k and drive back to workshop for an oil change.

For breaking in, Subaru recommends moderate driving, getting the revs between 1k to 4k. No hard braking, no sudden acceleration. For at least 1mile. 1600km

Edited by Pocus, 22 August 2015 - 08:00 AM.

Hi for your forestor package, you got the 5 years free servixng or until 100000km whichever earlier, does that include all Labour and parts or just Labour?

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That time I ask last month, they tell me 2.28%. Industry's current average number lor...
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The 1.88% days gone liao...

I think I must tahan somemore. Current car is fully paid and left 11mth. Only need need to pay for petrol and maybe some basic maintenance. Buying new car now will start to pay all the installment. ..
But backside already very itchy.

Edited by Tohto, 22 August 2015 - 10:29 AM.

Hi for your forestor package, you got the 5 years free servixng or until 100000km whichever earlier, does that include all Labour and parts or just Labour?

Not all parts, wear and tear like brake pads not included. Oil change engine oil included. Parts covered under warranty will cover if failure not due to owner's fault.

Not all parts, wear and tear like brake pads not included. Oil change engine oil included. Parts covered under warranty will cover if failure not due to owner's fault.

thanks! What color did you get?

Hi for your forestor package, you got the 5 years free servixng or until 100000km whichever earlier, does that include all Labour and parts or just Labour?

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Went down to MI today..........no more 5 yrs free servicing deal. Only first 3x servicing cov

I was there too to pay the balance. The SE has mentioned that too. On top of that, price went up 2k also.

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With the rising COE, unlikely to come back anytime soon.

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Went down to MI today..........no more 5 yrs free servicing deal. Only first 3x servicing cov

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Hi.. �just got my XT yesterday. �Running it in now. �Could do with some help on the following:

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1. �I heard that the Subaruclubsg is now not really used and moved to a Facebook page. �Can someone invite me in? �How can I join?

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2. �Need a reliable interior installer for Subaru. � Have a US model Auto-dim mirror - need to rewire to fit the EDM model that we get in Singapore. � Do you know anyone that can do that?

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Thanks!

Let say if we tuned the ECU of the FXT to 300bhp during warranty period without changing any hardware, will MI detect it during normal servicing.?

Anyone collecting their car this coming Monday at TPY?

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