2014 Subaru Forester

[DJames]

i got an email from my agent here in davao kahapon saying shipped to davao na daw ang satin white pearl XT for me. sabi on or before may 25. so, crossing my fingers na. hopefully hindi tactic nya lang para hindi ako mainip.Ü

[cfule]

Thanks Nicotoy.Ü Excited to try it out. Planning to have my unit paint protected when i get it. do you guys recommend it? anyone did it? tnx.

i had mine done at big bert's, costing 1,400 and had my bumper, hood, headlyt, tail lyt film protected at foil-a-car, to protect against stone chips on hiway. there will be a loss of "shinyness" though when the transparent sticker is applied

[DJames]

i had mine done at big bert's, costing 1,400 and had my bumper, hood, headlyt, tail lyt film protected at foil-a-car, to protect against stone chips on hiway. there will be a loss of "shinyness" though when the transparent sticker is applied

Sorry to be a little ignorant. may i ask how is paint protected being applied? parang buffing/waxing lang ba or spray clear paint talaga?

[supermanila]

i had mine done at big bert's, costing 1,400 and had my bumper, hood, headlyt, tail lyt film protected at foil-a-car, to protect against stone chips on hiway. there will be a loss of "shinyness" though when the transparent sticker is applied

sir can you post a picture of your car in broad daylight para makita yung difference in shinyness when you foil-a-car? thanks

[ches777]

baka masyado matigas gulong mo. Is yours the NA version? Mine is an XT and bigger rims than the NA, but the ride is comfortable enough. Put tire pressure at 30psi

naka 30 na tire pressure ko...slight improvement on my 2.0i-L but still ride is a bit bumpy...feel na feel mo yun road...every bit of bump..nakakaexcercise na tummy ko...Im from Davao pala...masmaganda yata road nyo dyan sa Manila.

[supermanila]

i got an email from my agent here in davao kahapon saying shipped to davao na daw ang satin white pearl XT for me. sabi on or before may 25. so, crossing my fingers na. hopefully hindi tactic nya lang para hindi ako mainip.Ü

Sir may I know when you placed your order of the Forester XT? Thanks

[karl2001]

I got a call from my agent in greenhills meron daw sila stock kya lang color is red, bronze and green

[supermanila]

I got a call from my agent in greenhills meron daw sila stock kya lang color is red, bronze and green

Same call that I got, we probably even heard the same pitch. Sir sent you pm.

[karl2001]

I don't know bakit nakukuha sila ng colors n hindi nman much demand. I am trying to get silver or white

[8BRZWRX]

karl: minsan the plant imposes whatever they can economically produce. Minsan rin masama talaga ang forecast ng M.I.

AFAIK there are only two models the 2.0L and 2.5L that are both AT. Other countries have more than two variants.

Colors that sold well for the past 5 years may not sell as much today because the auto design does not look good in the best selling colors.

But I gotta agree the white and silver look epic kaso haba ng pila. I dont mind the less popular color.

[DJames]

Sir may I know when you placed your order of the Forester XT?
Thanks

I made my reservation mid april. was told may 15 or earlier daw. but got an email last monday saying shipped to davao na daw. ETA may 25 or earlier. il know by next week if its true.😃

[supermanila]

I made my reservation mid april. was told may 15 or earlier daw. but got an email last monday saying shipped to davao na daw. ETA may 25 or earlier. il know by next week if its true.��

I see sir. I made my reservation first week of April, have already told my agent I'm getting one last week of March. And they still couldn't commit a unit to me up to now. Are you getting in-house insurance sir?

[cfule]

Another review of the Forester XT in the US

2014 Subaru Forester Full Test

[supermanila]

Only the Subaru Forester among the small CUVs tested passed the new IIHS crash test

Five SUVs flunk new IIHS tests, but not Subaru

[DJames]

I see sir. I made my reservation first week of April, have already told my agent I'm getting one last week of March. And they still couldn't commit a unit to me up to now. Are you getting in-house insurance sir?

I did not get in-house insurance. mahal kasi. I think mas mahirap sa manila to get a unit kasi mas mahaba ang waiting list. dito sa amin I was told pang 3rd daw pero when I made a downpayment I was inform i will get the next unit agad. I also believed they always say may waiting list ang pearl white para some will get other colors. pero in reality short lang talaga ang list.

[TheMikProject]

Only the Subaru Forester among the small CUVs tested passed the new IIHS crash test

Five SUVs flunk new IIHS tests, but not Subaru

But the Subaru is one of the few who got a "good" rating sa small frontal offset test. I think the only other small SUV to get the good rating sa same test is the Volvo XC60.

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (known as the ASX here), is also one of those who passed, but only got a "fair" rating. Then Toyota doesn't even want to put their new RAV4 to this test kasi they are "preparing" the car pa daw.

So, if there's anything we could get from these results, it is that when a Subaru and a Volvo collides, the world is gonna end. (except for those inside the cars)

[supermanila]

But the Subaru is one of the few who got a "good" rating sa small frontal offset test. I think the only other small SUV to get the good rating sa same test is the Volvo XC60.

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (known as the ASX here), is also one of those who passed, but only got a "fair" rating. Then Toyota doesn't even want to put their new RAV4 to this test kasi they are "preparing" the car pa daw.

So, if there's anything we could get from these results, it is that when a Subaru and a Volvo collides, the world is gonna end. (except for those inside the cars)

Not really sure if the XC60 passed, as the article only talked about 2 out of 13 small CUVs passed, which was the Forester (good rating) and the Outlander (acceptable rating). Here's the press release from the website of IIHS including a video of the crash tests plus interviews. You can see the result below of how the driver's space was still intact with the Forester vs the Nissan Rogue below



IIHS news release




EDIT: Found a list of all those that passed the small overlap test and earning the Top Safety Pick+ from Yahoo

The Forester and Outlander Sport join these previous models that have earned the Top Safety Pick+ designation: Acura TL, Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord coupe and sedan, Honda Civic coupe and sedan, Kia Optima, Lincoln MKZ, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Suzuki Kizashi, Volkswagen Passat, Volvo S60, and Volvo XC60.

[basti08]

Not really sure if the XC60 passed, as the article only talked about 2 out of 13 small CUVs passed, which was the Forester (good rating) and the Outlander (acceptable rating). Here's the press release from the website of IIHS including a video of the crash tests plus interviews. You can see the result below of how the driver's space was still intact with the Forester vs the Nissan Rogue below



IIHS news release




EDIT: Found a list of all those that passed the small overlap test and earning the Top Safety Pick+ from Yahoo

Yup, small overlap is an important often times neglected part of most car makers. Toyota Camry failed miserably in this. So is a Toyota Prius V.

Small overlap is a simulation when your overtaking skills went short. KABOOM!!!

[8BRZWRX]

Someone mentioned that we are a Subaru family and here is a good reason why.

“For three years running, Subaru is the only automotive manufacturer with the distinction of earning IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK awards for every model it builds,” said Institute president Adrian Lund. “It’s tough to win, and we commend Subaru for making safety a top priority.”

Source: Subaru-Montreal ? New Subaru BRZ earns top award from IIHS

[forester]

Hi Subaru 2014 Owners!

Ask ko lang does your unit come with the backing sensor?
what are the freebies that buyers should expect?