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May 18th, 2015 12:53 PM #11
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May 18th, 2015 12:53 PM #12
Nothing a handy tire pressure gauge can handle, I have a small one that can fit in my pocket.
Based on reviews from some CUV owners here, the Forester and CX-5 are the models which have stiffer suspensions. Both are the best handling and with responsive drives compared to the rest of the competition.
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Nothing a handy tire pressure gauge can handle, I have a small one that can fit in my pocket.
Based on reviews from some CUV owners here, the Forester and CX-5 are the models which have stiffer suspensions. Both are the best handling and with responsive drives compared to the rest of the competition.
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May 18th, 2015 02:10 PM #13
id go with forester....as for the stiff ride. tire pressure probably wasnt adjusted. test drive again and bring test unit to the service bay.
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May 18th, 2015 10:42 PM #14
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May 18th, 2015 10:46 PM #15
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May 18th, 2015 10:48 PM #16I noticed that no one has favored the XV yet.
Any thoughts from existing XV owners?
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May 19th, 2015 05:52 AM #17
nice problem you got there. for 1.25M the forester base is a bargain for that price. grab it before someone else does ;)
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May 19th, 2015 06:21 AM #18
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May 19th, 2015 08:47 AM #19bigger the better. mas maganda ang stance ng forester compared sa xv.. tsaka certified by "dogs"yan xv eh.. hindi ka naman dog..
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May 19th, 2015 11:15 AM #20
This is true. I've driven the Forester several times. The XT, with its thinner tires, actually rides better, though it's still stiff... I guess the extra weight ties it down better.
Far as I can figure, the sidewalls on the taller tires on the 2.0i amplify the stiffness of the suspension. (ergo, it's not simply a tire pressure thing... I had a 2.0i for a week, and it wasn't the most comfortable car to ride in the back of.)
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You can address the stiffness by spending a little more after the purchase on Bilstein shocks. It won't change the stiffness of the springs, no, but it'll make the ride more controlled, and hopefully more comfortable for rear seat passengers.
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The XV is more practical... in my experience, it's about 0.5 - 1 km/l better in traffic. It's easier to drive, and doesn't feel "tippy" when cornering, like the Forester 2.0i does. Ergo... it drives just like a car.
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I was going to say "I believe the Forester will retain more secondhand value over the next five years", but looking through the ads... that's a wash... Secondhand Fozzie and XV values are roughly similar.
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All you're getting extra with the Fozzie is cargo space and somewhat better flood wading and off-road capability. Up to you whether that's worth spending extra on the car and some more extra past that to fix the ride.
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