Choosing the best 2016 compact crossover

**unmarked** · February 16th, 2016 01:45 PM

Yung cx 3 trip ko, but its more like a car than suv. It also sits really low. I think it competes with hrv. Juke, ecosport, xv, asx are also in this segment I think, but all of these have higher ground clearance than the first 2. Meron din atang all new suzuki vitara, interesting din. But if looks could kill, cx-3 talaga for me.

**Wh1stl3r2** · February 16th, 2016 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by sientobente

There are ways sir to make the 2.0 engine more responsive. 1. Turn off the Eco button, 2. click on the button on the gear lever(I think this is OD, where it lets the engine rev higher), 3. Switch to a lower gear(1-2). Pretty sure you'll get the punch you need. My problem with the 2.0 is it takes forever to get past 120kph.

Those suggestions are good on the highway, but in the city even if you use lower gears with eco mode off it's still pretty sedate. And you're right, after 100Kph it feels like accelerating is a chore. And that's with only 2 passengers.

The Honda engine sounds good though, buttery smooth. The Forester is a bit noisy, maybe from the chain cvt?

*dreamur:
The Honda is easier to live with if you only want a comfortable cruiser. Maintenance will be easier. If you really want the Forester that's the only choice though. Personally I'd rather live with a few negatives with the car I want than get something that may be better overall but doesn't appeal to me at all.

**dreamur** · February 16th, 2016 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r2

Those suggestions are good on the highway, but in the city even if you use lower gears with eco mode off it's still pretty sedate. And you're right, after 100Kph it feels like accelerating is a chore. And that's with only 2 passengers.

The Honda engine sounds good though, buttery smooth. The Forester is a bit noisy, maybe from the chain cvt?

*dreamur:
The Honda is easier to live with if you only want a comfortable cruiser. Maintenance will be easier. If you really want the Forester that's the only choice though. Personally I'd rather live with a few negatives with the car I want than get something that may be better overall but doesn't appeal to me at all.

Right on bro. I have decided to settle for the forester after considering the other features (awd, moonroof, roof rails, 18" wheels, electric lift gate). Actually I paid reservations with Honda, Subaru and Mazda but finally decided for the forester after inspecting the units, reading reviews and asking opinions here from the tsikoters.

**CVT** · February 16th, 2016 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by dreamur

Right on bro. I have decided to settle for the forester after considering the other features (awd, moonroof, roof rails, 18" wheels, electric lift gate). Actually I paid reservations with Honda, Subaru and Mazda but finally decided for the forester after inspecting the units, reading reviews and asking opinions here from the tsikoters.

Way to go bro!

Pinag-isipan talaga ang mga features at gawa ng Forester... So, value for money!.. ....Yeah!

Teka Teka Teka,- akala ko may tinutulungan ka lang (na iba?)...

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**CVT** · February 16th, 2016 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by dreamur

Thanks bro jut and all! My heart goes to the CX5 but my brain is telling me it is the forester. Plus side is the dealer at BGC is very close to the office so I can just leave it for PMS and pick it up later. I think with my line of work (and my age bracket) the fozie would also complement as compared to the cx5 which is more for millenials like *jut :D. So im bitting the bullet today.

Hahaha!

Valentine's gift for you pala (or for wifey?)....

Congratulations bro!

[Pang-coding na lang ngayon si Jimny baby....]

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**Juan Martinez** · February 16th, 2016 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by dreamur

Right on bro. I have decided to settle for the forester after considering the other features (awd, moonroof, roof rails, 18" wheels, electric lift gate). Actually I paid reservations with Honda, Subaru and Mazda but finally decided for the forester after inspecting the units, reading reviews and asking opinions here from the tsikoters.

bro, pasakya unya ko anang animala. congratulations!

**StockEngine** · February 16th, 2016 04:58 PM

Meron na ba "eyesight" sa 2016 forester?

**sientobente** · February 16th, 2016 05:32 PM

Congrats in advance! Pictures when you get the car.

**dreamur** · February 16th, 2016 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

Meron na ba "eyesight" sa 2016 forester?

Not with the premium version. I think sa XT or sa 2.5 sports.

**dreamur** · February 16th, 2016 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by CVT

Way to go bro!

Pinag-isipan talaga ang mga features at gawa ng Forester... So, value for money!.. ....Yeah!

Teka Teka Teka,- akala ko may tinutulungan ka lang (na iba?)...

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Lol bro. Tinutulugnan ko si ex-gf maghanap.

**dreamur** · February 16th, 2016 05:44 PM

Vday gift sa amin dalawa bro, pula eh.

Replacement kay livina kasi nalalakihan na ako. The reliable jimny is still the back up car since I cant let it go after so many times it rescued me from the flood. May senti value na si jimny.

**dreamur** · February 16th, 2016 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Juan Martinez

bro, pasakya unya ko anang animala. congratulations!

Thank you bro. Ang livina ipadala sa cebu para sa mga beloved nga paryente. Katong na-meet nimo sa ayala center.

**dreamur** · February 16th, 2016 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by dreamur

Vday gift sa amin dalawa bro, pula eh.

Replacement kay livina kasi nalalakihan na ako. The reliable jimny is still the back up car since I cant let it go after so many times it rescued me from the flood. May senti value na si jimny.

Wrong quote, this response is for CVT's post.

**dreamur** · February 16th, 2016 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by sientobente

Congrats in advance! Pictures when you get the car.

Will do...

**dreamur** · February 16th, 2016 05:48 PM

Deym! Virus ba un post ni shadow? Bakit biglang sumingit sa post ko???

**EQAddict** · February 16th, 2016 05:58 PM

Congratz dreamur. Enjoy that new car smell!

Does it have paddle shifters?

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**Wh1stl3r2** · February 16th, 2016 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by dreamur

Right on bro. I have decided to settle for the forester after considering the other features (awd, moonroof, roof rails, 18" wheels, electric lift gate). Actually I paid reservations with Honda, Subaru and Mazda but finally decided for the forester after inspecting the units, reading reviews and asking opinions here from the tsikoters.

Congrats! The thing I won't forget with the Forester is the build quality. Kahit yung mga singit-singit between panels, underneath the hood, chassis etc smoothly finished as if titingnan din sya like the outer panels. I wish other Japanese brands did this too.

**dreamur** · February 16th, 2016 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

Congratz dreamur. Enjoy that new car smell!

Does it have paddle shifters?

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Not released yet but hopefully wont take longer than your LC.

No paddle shifter. It js just the 2.0 premium edition.

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**EQAddict** · February 16th, 2016 06:46 PM

Hahaha. I wouldnt wish my waiting time on my worst enemy.

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**Juan Martinez** · February 16th, 2016 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by dreamur

Thank you bro. Ang livina ipadala sa cebu para sa mga beloved nga paryente. Katong na-meet nimo sa ayala center.

that's great bro! arun naa sad ka magamit dre kung mauli ka. my vote goes to forester also.

i and dilly dally went to mazda. cx9 may iyang gusto! i rooted for the m6.

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