updating this thread...Got a Tucson GL CRDi over the other 3.
WHY?
1. Tucson was already available. (with 177 horses

) and parang fate nangyari since someone backed out and the SA called me asap
2. I really like the tucson's styling inspite of the funny looking face. (I've a solution for this, future mod)
3. Was worried with the somewhat underpowered Forester 2.0 and need for 95 octane gas only
4. super dami ng MS ngayon, even more than the fortuner. though im sure it's a very good buy too
5. My barkada has the vcdi Captiva and advised me not to get one. Another friend isn't totally happy with his captiva, has quality issues daw.
In the end, choose a car kung saan ka pinaka-happy and least regrets. Sarap talaga mag car-hunting! hehe
Thanks to everyone for the advices. HTH to other people still hunting for their piece of automotive heaven
