Subaru XV or Rush/Expander

**dr. d** · November 5th, 2018 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Woof

In general, yes. But the savings from buying second hand (with Korean cars' lower resale values) and knowing how to source parts yourself can make some Korean (Kia and Hyundai) vehicles a viable alternative to many looking to save. There are now many Kia and Hyundai parts specialists. Sa Banawe pa lang I can already think of 5 off the top of my mind. I'm sure there are more elsewhere. It's only when you solely depend on the casa for parts and repairs that you will really feel the pain. This at least is my experience with the Starex, Elantra and Accent - granted that these are popular volume sellers. The situation may be different regarding other low-volume models because every now and then I still hear that parts are difficult to find.

another thing.
not every car owner lives and drives in manila.

**Quithe** · November 27th, 2018 06:26 PM

subaru, why u chose Rush. No more

**Lin Dan** · November 28th, 2018 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

Best to avoid Korean cars ... They may be doing well elsewhere but rather poor support here ...

I concur on this.

**Ry_Tower** · November 28th, 2018 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Magixuser

Tucson was out since 2016, so there should be plenty of stock parts around, they only had a minor facelift on the 2019 model. Korean cars have been proven to be as good if not better than there Japanese counterpart.

No they are not yet on par with Japanese cars in terms of reliability and durability.

Dami ko kilala na hindi nagandahan sa maintenance ng korean cars nila.

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**baker2005** · December 4th, 2018 04:11 PM

planning to buy Rush, but I am having second thoughts kasi 1.5 as SUV? anybody here already bought one? how's the performance so far? Thanks for your reply in advance.

**Egan101** · December 4th, 2018 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by baker2005

planning to buy Rush, but I am having second thoughts kasi 1.5 as SUV? anybody here already bought one? how's the performance so far? Thanks for your reply in advance.

Give it a test drive and compare against the likes of the BRV or Vitara. If performance is a key concern, forget the Rush and get the XV or even something more performance-oriented.

**baker2005** · December 4th, 2018 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Give it a test drive and compare against the likes of the BRV or Vitara. If performance is a key concern, forget the Rush and get the XV or even something more performance-oriented.

yup I'll do that, but I'm no good in comparing MV by test drive alone. I've driven, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 sedans, but I can't tell the difference right away.

**Egan101** · December 4th, 2018 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by baker2005

yup I'll do that, but I'm no good in comparing MV by test drive alone. I've driven, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 sedans, but I can't tell the difference right away.

How spirited are you in driving a car? Most small cars with small displacement naturally-aspirated engines will be similar in performance. You can pinch a bit more from them if you drive them at their torque and power limits (4000 to 6000 rpm). However, some cars offer better natural grip thus giving them the ability to handle better when driven hard.

For the Rush, with its big body and so-so 1.5L NA engine, it will perform poorer against the like of Vios or City. If you are to test drive a car, be sure to test how it responds to throttle input, how the car responds to steering input, and give it a try to push the tachometer to mid to high rpms.

**baker2005** · December 4th, 2018 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

How spirited are you in driving a car? Most small cars with small displacement naturally-aspirated engines will be similar in performance. You can pinch a bit more from them if you drive them at their torque and power limits (4000 to 6000 rpm). However, some cars offer better natural grip thus giving them the ability to handle better when driven hard.

For the Rush, with its big body and so-so 1.5L NA engine, it will perform poorer against the like of Vios or City. If you are to test drive a car, be sure to test how it responds to throttle input, how the car responds to steering input, and give it a try to push the tachometer to mid to high rpms.

Depends on my mood, sometimes, i am on the hataw mode minsan nman, i only want to enjoy the view, open windows.

But i havent tried maximizing its power. I might hit the airbag, pag biglang preno.

**montro** · December 4th, 2018 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by baker2005

Depends on my mood, sometimes, i am on the hataw mode minsan nman, i only want to enjoy the view, open windows.

But i havent tried maximizing its power. I might hit the airbag, pag biglang preno.

Wear seat belt as you drive. I'm pretty sure you'll not hit the air bag when you drastically floor the break.

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