Subaru Forester

[MICGIL]

I called up MI to schedule a test drive of the FXT but there's a catch pala. You have to go to their EDSA showroom to do this. Labo. Like where do you test drive in that area? Even on a weekend, EDSA crawls like my old pet turtle. We're talking FXT here, so that means wide open road to feel the turbo kick in. If only they could bring it to Makati where I can access the skyway. Or to Alabang on the weekend so I can hit Daang Hari. So now I am asking myself, "How bad do you want it?"

MI, why don't you guys open a dealership in Makati or Alabang? Or why don't you allow your SI's to bring the car to the customer? Your dealership ain't exactly the easiest place to get to, you know. If only for that, option 2 (Tucson) and 3 (CX-7) are getting more attractive.

You can request a test drive sa may white plains avenue. sa kabila lang ng MI. That road stretches long and wide enough to reach speed more than 100kph

[JackFlash]

i think they will open one in alabang, trust me the after sales service of MI is worlds apart compared to other casas. how badly do you want it? depends if you are looking for an all out performance car then yup nothing in the same price range can beat it. the cx-7 isn't even a competition against the fxt when it comes to performance, tucson is almost close but the fxt would still run circles around it. but yeah the tucson if premium is a good 2nd choice, heck if i wasn't such a performance guy i'd get the tucson since the features that go with the premium is just to irresistible.

Like you, performance is no. 1 on my criteria list. Been discussing SUV choices in the office and I've been getting a lot of suggestions to go Tucson 4x4 because of its premium features. But I reply with, "Back-up camera? That's for wussies. Besides, I like cars that make tree huggers cry."

MICGIL's suggestion on White Plains - good one. Almost forgot about that. At least there's enough road to experience the FXT's acceleration, speed and braking on, and enough crawling traffic and patched-up road on EDSA to see how it does in the regular grind of Manila. Thanks.

[foresterx]

^ ibang level din aksi talaga ginawa ng Hyundai with the Tucson CRDi R-eVGT eh. 6speed A/T pa so sulit yung power nung engine and the tranny. But the FXT is gas so, iba talaga speed and acceleration nito.

If I may ask (OT), if you religiously follow the PMS sched and then use fully synthetic engine oils, tranny oils and differential oils, would the performance of the FXT (esp the engine) hold up to more tha 5 years without any noticeable decline in top speed and acceleration? Sabi kais kapag gas engine, 5 years and you can feel noticeable decline while for diesel it could last up to 10 years. Due to engine heat and the rpms ha.

never heard any complains from other subaru owners, i have a couple of friends here in the states that still owns 03-05 wrx's & sti's and never really felt any decline in power. even on other subaru forums wala pa nag complain on all subaru makes so i don't think it's a problem for subaru.

You can request a test drive sa may white plains avenue. sa kabila lang ng MI. That road stretches long and wide enough to reach speed more than 100kph

hindi ba don talaga nila pinapadaan mga nag tetest drive? 2 times ako nag test drive don ako pina daan both.

Like you, performance is no. 1 on my criteria list. Been discussing SUV choices in the office and I've been getting a lot of suggestions to go Tucson 4x4 because of its premium features. But I reply with, "Back-up camera? That's for wussies. Besides, I like cars that make tree huggers cry."

hehehe, my car here in the states has a back-up camera/auto wipers/auto brake hold/auto soft close door/heads up display/paddle shifters that i never use. it's great that my car have it, but i don't really care even if it doesn't have any of those.

ask them na lang if they can think of any SUV with in the same price range that can keep up with the fxt. tingnan natin kung may masagot sila. heck even suv's that's in the 2.5M price range would have a hard time keeping up with an fxt going in a straight line or sideways.

[HyBrideVo]

3 1/2 yrs & 80k miles later, my bitch still looks fresh.

[foresterx]

nice bro, for me that's the best forester body.

[MUTTLEY]

test drive? hehehe magbasa ka lang dito mapapabili ka ng fxt..

[renzo_d10]

test drive? hehehe magbasa ka lang dito mapapabili ka ng fxt..

Yeah, when it comes to the Forester XT no need of a test drive, order one then you'll enjoy it for sure. Your 1.6M(?) will be definitely worth it. Especially if you take that U-turn after Motor Image then head straight to White Plains using that long & wild .. I mean wide road. :diablo:

[JackFlash]

hehehe, my car here in the states has a back-up camera/auto wipers/auto brake hold/auto soft close door/heads up display/paddle shifters that i never use. it's great that my car have it, but i don't really care even if it doesn't have any of those.

ask them na lang if they can think of any SUV with in the same price range that can keep up with the fxt. tingnan natin kung may masagot sila. heck even suv's that's in the 2.5M price range would have a hard time keeping up with an fxt going in a straight line or sideways.

Oops. Sorry about the back-up cam remark. Sarap ng lasa ng Nike. Anyway, I'm just setting up my appointment for the test drive - a formality, really - bec my heart is set on the FXT. The other obstacle is the location of MI w/c isn't very convenient for a "southerner" like me especially when the PMS days come along.

To all Scooby owners, especially those who work in Makati but live farther down south, here are some Q's:

1. How long does the typical PMS check-up take?
2. Can I bring the car in the morning and get it out by noon? Or if I come in mid-morning on a Sat, will the car be done within the same day?
3. How or where do you kill time on a Sat. while waiting for the car to get serviced?

Wala kasi akong driver so I have to take these things into consideration. Iba talaga if the dealer/service center is just within the vicinity of one's home or office.

[julzkinz]

guys kung bibili kayo ng 2011 subaru fxt, what color and kind of tint that suits it? Thanks in Advance!

[Ry_Tower]

guys kung bibili kayo ng 2011 subaru fxt, what color and kind of tint that suits it? Thanks in Advance!

Basta light lang dapat para kita kaguwapuhan.

[JERRY M]

Guys, This is just a scenario I would like to get your inputs, say MI gave you a discount of 100K to get the 2010 fxt (2.5xt), because in the previous thread I read here that MI does'nt give any discount on their 2011 fxt. will you consider getting the 2010 fxt rather than the 2011 with out discount? considering the year models, the dual zone aircon/digital display, signal light on the side mirror, the info center display etc.

[Ry_Tower]

Guys, This is just a scenario I would like to get your inputs, say MI gave you a discount of 100K to get the 2010 fxt (2.5xt), because in the previous thread I read here that MI does'nt give any discount on their 2011 fxt. will you consider getting the 2010 fxt rather than the 2011 with out discount? considering the year models, the dual zone aircon/digital display, signal light on the side mirror, the info center display etc.

nah, I'll wait. Patience is a virtue.

[renzo_d10]

Guys, This is just a scenario I would like to get your inputs, say MI gave you a discount of 100K to get the 2010 fxt (2.5xt), because in the previous thread I read here that MI does'nt give any discount on their 2011 fxt. will you consider getting the 2010 fxt rather than the 2011 with out discount? considering the year models, the dual zone aircon/digital display, signal light on the side mirror, the info center display etc.

Dun ako sa 2010 model. Sa mahal ng PMS ng forester xt, malaki maitutulong ng 100k na iyan ...

[MICGIL]

Oops. Sorry about the back-up cam remark. Sarap ng lasa ng Nike. Anyway, I'm just setting up my appointment for the test drive - a formality, really - bec my heart is set on the FXT. The other obstacle is the location of MI w/c isn't very convenient for a "southerner" like me especially when the PMS days come along.

To all Scooby owners, especially those who work in Makati but live farther down south, here are some Q's:

1. How long does the typical PMS check-up take?
2. Can I bring the car in the morning and get it out by noon? Or if I come in mid-morning on a Sat, will the car be done within the same day?
3. How or where do you kill time on a Sat. while waiting for the car to get serviced?

Wala kasi akong driver so I have to take these things into consideration. Iba talaga if the dealer/service center is just within the vicinity of one's home or office.

My first PM: cost = 4,440 waiting time = 4hrs
7am nasa MI na ako, 11am released na unit
You have to call MI to have a service appointment 1 day prior

[imperialv]

yung mga planong kumuha ng forester.. huwag na.. dumadami na kaming HAPPY OWNER...

Seriously, i think MI should put up a new service center. dumadami na ...

[Ry_Tower]

yung mga planong kumuha ng forester.. huwag na.. dumadami na kaming HAPPY OWNER...

Seriously, i think MI should put up a new service center. dumadami na ...

Oo nga kahit service and parts center lang muna at hindi full fledge showroom. Yung inquiries and benta ng cars sa manager na lang muna.

[JackFlash]

My first PM: cost = 4,440 waiting time = 4hrs
7am nasa MI na ako, 11am released na unit
You have to call MI to have a service appointment 1 day prior

Thanks very much for the info. That's very helpful.

[foresterx]

To all Scooby owners, especially those who work in Makati but live farther down south, here are some Q's:

1. How long does the typical PMS check-up take?
if you bring it in the morning around 8am you'll have it back before lunch, but buy appoinment lang ang pms at MI.
2. Can I bring the car in the morning and get it out by noon? Or if I come in mid-morning on a Sat, will the car be done within the same day?
see answer to #1
3. How or where do you kill time on a Sat. while waiting for the car to get serviced?
the malls at ortigas or green hills will be the closest to go to. anyway may free wifi and coffee or juice naman sa MI so pag tinamad ka lumabas just bring a laptop to keep you occupied.
Wala kasi akong driver so I have to take these things into consideration. Iba talaga if the dealer/service center is just within the vicinity of one's home or office.

i hope that answered your questions.

guys kung bibili kayo ng 2011 subaru fxt, what color and kind of tint that suits it? Thanks in Advance!

color is an individual opinion naman, for me black/white or dark grey metallic would be best.

Guys, This is just a scenario I would like to get your inputs, say MI gave you a discount of 100K to get the 2010 fxt (2.5xt), because in the previous thread I read here that MI does'nt give any discount on their 2011 fxt. will you consider getting the 2010 fxt rather than the 2011 with out discount? considering the year models, the dual zone aircon/digital display, signal light on the side mirror, the info center display etc.

it would be nice to have the added features of the 2011 fxt so it depends on how much you want the additional features. but for me since i'm a current forester owner, it's not really enough for me to replace my current forester for the new one.

Dun ako sa 2010 model. Sa mahal ng PMS ng forester xt, malaki maitutulong ng 100k na iyan ...

not really that expensive, di naman lumalayo ang pms ng fxt sa 5k. it's the parts that you should worry about, imagine the headlight of the fxt in MI is 90k. pero parts lang naman and you can always order outside of MI and have MI install it. but if some thing goes wrong with your car and wala naman papalitan their labor isn't expensive naman.

[MICGIL]

not really that expensive, di naman lumalayo ang pms ng fxt sa 5k. it's the parts that you should worry about, imagine the headlight of the fxt in MI is 90k. pero parts lang naman and you can always order outside of MI and have MI install it. but if some thing goes wrong with your car and wala naman papalitan their labor isn't expensive naman.[/QUOTE]

90K for headlight?! sobrang mahal naman. Kung sabagay the reverse sensor I bought
from MI is 25K. Wala na lang ako magawa.. Im used to having it.

[blitz122805]

Do you guys know if MI accepts trade-ins? Im planning to swap my 07 Outlander for an FXT and just pay-off the balance in cash.