Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Outlander

**jjmichaels** · May 17th, 2007 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Drave

Forester 0-100kph in 6 secs. Just can't get that out of my head

Well, the Forester is similar to a swiss army knife. It can do and be so many things to each individual family member. It is sedate enough to carry the family safely in and around town like a Volvo (see crash tests). Is a wagon and low enough for vertically challenged kids or mothers. (It can do what an Outlander, Rav4 and CRV can do). It has standard amenities like a moonroof, climate control airconditioner, stereo etc... True AWD All-Wheel-Drive which the competition has none. And finally best of all something daddy can take to the track when needed- the power plant of the much coveted Subaru WRX 2.5 turbo in an automatic Prodrive transmission. HA!

Hence dare i say... "hindi lang pang pamilya, pang sports pa!"

**Drave** · May 17th, 2007 01:12 PM

Drey,

Oo nga no, di ko naisip yun ah

. I like the looks of the outlander much better pero sa performance, parang mas magaling ang forester. Sta fe naman eh fuel efficiency ang panalo. Ang hirap talagang pumili sa tatlo. Sa test drive na lang siguro magkakatalo. I'll also look into the other factors.

With all due respect to the crv 07 owners, ayoko talaga ng hitsura. Sabi nga ni kumander ko nung nakita niya, "Anong ginawa nila sa kotse, bakit ganun?"

**Drave** · May 17th, 2007 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by jjmichaels

Well, the Forester is similar to a swiss army knife. It can do and be so many things to each individual family member. It is sedate enough to carry the family safely in and around town like a Volvo (see crash tests). Is a wagon and low enough for vertically challenged kids or mothers. (It can do what an Outlander, Rav4 and CRV can do). It has standard amenities like a moonroof, climate control airconditioner, stereo etc... True AWD All-Wheel-Drive which the competition has none. And finally best of all something daddy can take to the track when needed- the power plant of the much coveted Subaru WRX 2.5 turbo in an automatic Prodrive transmission. HA!

Hence dare i say... "hindi lang pang pamilya, pang sports pa!"

These, probably, are the reasons why I'm liking it more than the rest. Pero isip-isip muna.

**wren** · May 17th, 2007 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Drave

I like the looks of the outlander much better pero sa performance, parang mas magaling ang forester. Sta fe naman eh fuel efficiency ang panalo. Ang hirap talagang pumili sa tatlo. Sa test drive na lang siguro magkakatalo.

if you base your decision on the test drives...i pretty much know which one you'll pick.

**Drave** · May 17th, 2007 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by FXT

if you base your decision on the test drives...i pretty much know which one you'll pick.

Yeah, I know. That's why I'll test drive it last.

**HyBrideVo** · May 17th, 2007 01:49 PM

Take it for a spin and let us know what you think

**SteveMcQueen** · May 17th, 2007 02:10 PM

I've testdriven the FXT and all I can say is that it's unlike anything I've ever driven before. It's an exhilirating drive. It can get scary sometimes.

I'll be making a purchase decision come July and have the Forester as one of the items on my shoplist. The only beef I have with the Outlander is the beige fabric interior. It's going to get stained soon enough. It's going to be a pain to keep it clean for years to come.

For comparison sake, I wonder if anyone has tested the performance of the V6 version of the current Accord. It's rated the same as the Fozzie at upwards of 200HP, the only difference being it's naturally-aspirated. I'd appreciate it if you guys can direct me to comments in the forums on this. Thanks.

**drey** · May 17th, 2007 02:12 PM

Sir Drave, even if I am a Mitsu fan. I would still like to own an FXT or an Outback. Iba talaga kasi feel ng Subaru eh. Parang kakaiba.

Since andyan naman si Strading, same looks with Outlander, pwede na siguro si FXT. But still, you have to choose after you test drive both and consider their pro's and con's. If you can afford maintaining and buying parts for the Subaru then better. Again, you have to sacrifice both strengths and weaknesses of the two. Kung mas gusto ni Kumander ang Forester, support her choice nalang. Baka mag-away pa kayo. :hihihi:

**rudyphoto** · May 17th, 2007 02:24 PM

((I'll be making a purchase decision come July and have the Forester as one of the items on my shoplist. The only beef I have with the Outlander is the beige fabric interior. It's going to get stained soon enough. It's going to be a pain to keep it clean for years to come.))

beige fabric interior din ba pati yung GLS, or the GLS sports only.???