Subaru Forester

[dpo kenneth]

I'm strongly considering the Subaru Forester, but I am unsure about parts availability. How much expensive are Subaru's parts over Honda's and Toyota's? Can you buy spare parts from Banawe?

[SIZE=4]Parts are available in Motor Image and you cannot find it in banawe...and besides you don't need to worry with the parts coz they are durable and will last longer than the brand you mentioned above...[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]It was also my concern when i purchased my 2009 Forester regarding the parts,you can even order online to US and MI will install it...[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]Im working outside the country and working with different nationalities...they always comment on my Forester...VERY RELIABLE and Durable....[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]Hope this one will help your mind...[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]try to log on at subaruclub.ph and learn more about Forester ...[/SIZE]

[pup2]

I know. But I guess we can't compare ours. I just use it for my daily commute to work and its just from Fort to Makati. Since traffic is typically bad at that time, it's basically stop and go. Was wondering of the others also have the same for similar driving conditions.

I joined there but I think everyone there is concerned about racing. I just want reasonably priced oil which will protect my engine and make it fuel efficient.

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Not really. I'm from there and there are a few other members from here also who DON'T race.

As for oil, I suggest you get MI's recommendation. I believe they use Shell Helix Full Synth then they recommend PMS every 10K kms. Personally, since I have a turbo model, I just stuck to the OEM oil and in fact shortened my PMS to 7.5K. Besides, some mechanics suggest filter change every 5K with oil top up REGARDLESS of oil type.

I've been using shell for a while now (20 years) and have been happy with it. But if you want to 'downgrade' your oil, be aware that 1) you might have to shorten your PMS interval to 5K (some people actually prefer this so they can have small things attended to more frequently).

2) Also, you might need to flush before switching since AFAIK, there could be sludge from the synth oil that could be washed down by the mineral or semi-synth oil and cause catastrophic damage.

[pup2]

BTW, your 5.5 kms/li FC is a bit on the low side of the FC for pure city driving if I can assume you don't have modifications. But there are ways to improve them since I believe the common range for 2.0 Subaru city driving is 6-7.

There are driving, tuning, and lightening tips here and on subaruclub.ph as well.

[dpo kenneth]

I agree with PUP2 ...Im ken-74 of SCP and im not with the racing...really fun reading the forum and its upto the owner if he/she would like to race or spend more to have a extra HP...like what they said...know what you need,what you want,if you need more power then gunnnnit.. im considering also in the future the impreza wrx sedan coz my Wifey wants ny Fozzie...be a member of SCP full member and you will have a discount on every PMS or whatever you will purchase in MI......Gunnnniiiiit bro...

[RKH]

BTW, your 5.5 kms/li FC is a bit on the low side of the FC for pure city driving if I can assume you don't have modifications. But there are ways to improve them since I believe the common range for 2.0 Subaru city driving is 6-7.

There are driving, tuning, and lightening tips here and on subaruclub.ph as well.

Thanks pup2

Yup, no modifications. My measurements are based on the instrument panel and not on manual computation. I reset it when I went to Ortigas and it was much better - 12 km/100 l.

My 1,600 check should happen in around 2 1/2 months (just passed 1K). I am really confused with all the viscosity numbers. The Shell Helix Ultra is 5w-40, Mobil 1 is 5w-50. The manual says 0w-20. My plan is to buy the oil in ACE and have it serviced in MI. Is that ok with them and will I really end up saving some bucks in the process?

[pup2]

Thanks pup2

Yup, no modifications. My measurements are based on the instrument panel and not on manual computation. I reset it when I went to Ortigas and it was much better - 12 km/100 l.

My 1,600 check should happen in around 2 1/2 months (just passed 1K). I am really confused with all the viscosity numbers. The Shell Helix Ultra is 5w-40, Mobil 1 is 5w-50. The manual says 0w-20. My plan is to buy the oil in ACE and have it serviced in MI. Is that ok with them and will I really end up saving some bucks in the process?

I really don't know kung magkano difference. I haven't bothered finding out since full subaruclub members get a discount at M.I. Eh parang konti lang naman yung difference baka sayang lang yung biyahe ko papuntang mall hardware na hindi naman known for kamurahan.

[pup2]

I'm strongly considering the Subaru Forester, but I am unsure about parts availability. How much expensive are Subaru's parts over Honda's and Toyota's? Can you buy spare parts from Banawe?

If you're the type to use replacement parts I don't think Subaru is a good match for you. While the parts/consumables are only about 10-15% more expensive than Honda there are no replacement parts available -- unless you want the more expensive performance kind.

[kupz99]

Ask ko lang mga guys, ok ba yung petron xcs sa XT natin?

[jaymd]

pwede sir. basta 95 RON pataas

[javauser]

pwede naman siguro unleaded no?

[hajabah]

pwede naman siguro unleaded no?

yep, but just be careful. sabi ng manual 95RON, so its best siguro to follow the manual.... pero pwede siguro.... just never tried. :D

[pup2]

Baka you mean ethanol? AFAIK, ALL fuel sold today is unleaded ...

Sabi ng MI basta daw 95 or higher OK kahit with ethanol o hindi. I personally DON'T want to use ethanol though. Kasi it has high octane but low energy. Meaning you will consume more of it ... mabuti sana kung malaking mura sa non-ethanol eh mukhang hindi eh.

[GerardTagayty]

EQA
the sti is pretty fast. and it has a lot more potential to go even faster with a little tweaks and mods here and there. :D i kept my car stock for pretty much the whole duration of my warranty. ive always had fun driving it.
bou the clutch no your feet wont get swollen. im used to driving matic cars and well adjusting to a manual took me a week to get used to. the worst traffic ive experienced was over at balintawak driving back from nlex. it was hell. i drive my car everyday and i tell you, your feet wont get swollen maybe from gunning it yah pero not from pressing the clutch too much. unless you have a racing clutch in// i heard it makes the clutch pedal stiffer to depress.
on the matic paddle side well too bad i dont think itll come to our shores.. if it did id be first in line :D... altho the driving experience in a manual car is still different. it feels awesome like being one with the car

[javauser]

im getting 14.8l / 100km on my fx2.0. guess that's pretty decent already.

[alwayz_yummy]

im getting 14.8l / 100km on my fx2.0. guess that's pretty decent already.

kung city drive (particularly w/ heavy traffic areas in the metro) its decent enough.. 6.5km/l lumalabas yang FC mo.

[fattybearyus]

Does somebody know where to buy cheaper Computer Box for Forester? Nasira kasi ng baha.

[HOT-ROD1]

Subaru guys,

Question lang. went to subaru yesterday to test drive a forester 2.0X. i was impressed. CRV cant compare with the engine and ride quality.

just a few questions on your experiences with subaru.

1. SA of subaru informed me that i will lose warranty if subaru PMS is done outside subaru. is this true? why is that? its a simple procedure of changing oil, filters and maybe sparkplugs. why will it void the warrany? i live in makati, CASA is too far. i dont have much time, thus my concern that i cant have it fixed by my friends have who workshops near makati. kindly confirm if true. is this how it is with honda or toyota?

2. SA says if i change my audio system - speakers, subs, and add dynamat acoustics, i will void the electrical warranty and also the mechanical since i will be opening up the doors.

cant imagine not having good audio in my car. is this the same with other competing brands like honda or toyota?

3. is it true that subaru prices are "only" 10-15% more expensive than honda or toyota, is this true? was the comparison based on the cost of parts of casa toyota? or independent talyer; i always felt that they are MUCH more expensive

it seems like subaru warranty is quite strict and inflexible and a bit one-side. please enlighten me.

4. SA showed me flooded Foresters. he told me that flooded cars repair cost will be around P300K each. wow! incredibly high. is this true?

5. SA also mentioned that they allow personalize pick up of car from the house of the owner and returned after the repair. is this true? how reliable are they? how much?

6. SA also mentioned that MI will be first opening a showroom in alabang; next would be makaiti - they claim.


Hope you guys can share your thoughts thanks

[hajabah]

Subaru guys,

Question lang. went to subaru yesterday to test drive a forester 2.0X. i was impressed. CRV cant compare with the engine and ride quality.

just a few questions on your experiences with subaru.

1. SA of subaru informed me that i will lose warranty if subaru PMS is done outside subaru. is this true? why is that? its a simple procedure of changing oil, filters and maybe sparkplugs. why will it void the warrany? i live in makati, CASA is too far. i dont have much time, thus my concern that i cant have it fixed by my friends have who workshops near makati. kindly confirm if true. is this how it is with honda or toyota?

2. SA says if i change my audio system - speakers, subs, and add dynamat acoustics, i will void the electrical warranty and also the mechanical since i will be opening up the doors.

cant imagine not having good audio in my car. is this the same with other competing brands like honda or toyota?

3. is it true that subaru prices are "only" 10-15% more expensive than honda or toyota, is this true? was the comparison based on the cost of parts of casa toyota? or independent talyer; i always felt that they are MUCH more expensive

it seems like subaru warranty is quite strict and inflexible and a bit one-side. please enlighten me.

4. SA showed me flooded Foresters. he told me that flooded cars repair cost will be around P300K each. wow! incredibly high. is this true?

5. SA also mentioned that they allow personalize pick up of car from the house of the owner and returned after the repair. is this true? how reliable are they? how much?

6. SA also mentioned that MI will be first opening a showroom in alabang; next would be makaiti - they claim.


Hope you guys can share your thoughts thanks

1) I think it is like this. (I'm thinking) they don't like other people touching your car because they might do something wrong with it, like put a gasket back wrong, spill oil in the wrong places, hit something sensitive in the electronics, and so on.....

3) I'm not sure about this, but it will definitely be more than a Toyota (and just as reliable), but much much much much less than the European brands... Subaru is a premium brand in a way, you should remember.

4) A lot of cars, not just Subarus, will cost a lot after flooding. It depends on how much was damaged. The Subarus kasi have their AWD systems pa. All those sensors all together cost quite a lot.

I'm not sure about 5, since we always bring it in ourselves, but 6 I hear is in the works.

[ryan]

I guess Subaru warranty requirement is quite normal and similar to other car brands. Best is you check them first before doing any modifications especially those that involve electronics.

I'm not sure about spare parts cost but one thing for sure is Subaru knows how to sell high performance cars as they treat customers as if they are in a high end car showroom unlike the other Japanese brands.

[bembolbee]

Hello Subaru Owners,

I'm considering to buy the Forester 2.0x and I was hoping for a good deal. Sabi nung SA wala daw discount sa Forester. Is it true na wala talagang discount sa Motor Image, kahit konti man lang....

Appreciate you reply...