Subaru Forester

[mike_newbie]

never heard that one before. where did that came from?

When I was researching if the Xt has the same FB engine as the 2.0xs (baka makatipid sa timing belt) , some of the results that comes up is that old forester XT ( 2000 model and older ) engines stalls during heavy rain. Just making research before getting an XT or Legacy GT. This forum is a BIG HELP. thanks !

[jut703]

The XT uses the EJ25 engine (shared with the Legacy GT).

The 2.0 XS (2011 onwards) uses the FB20 (shared with the XV and new Impreza) while the older 2.0X used the EJ20 (shared with the old Impreza).

[foresterx]

When I was researching if the Xt has the same FB engine as the 2.0xs (baka makatipid sa timing belt) , some of the results that comes up is that old forester XT ( 2000 model and older ) engines stalls during heavy rain. Just making research before getting an XT or Legacy GT. This forum is a BIG HELP. thanks !

they fixed that issue already.

don't now if it's an issue but on 08-current 2.0 foresters when owners use petron blaze there's a hard idle from cold start.

[kyodo]

Guys, i would just like to ask on how to remove the back seat cover sa forester 2011 model? It seems that nakaipit talaga yung seat cover sa ilalim ng seat. Any ideas?

[number001]

Guys, i would just like to ask on how to remove the back seat cover sa forester 2011 model? It seems that nakaipit talaga yung seat cover sa ilalim ng seat. Any ideas?

You need to disassemble the entire rear seat. Best to have to leave that to the Casa.

[imperialv]

Oo nga.. You might damage the side airbag.. (tama ba may side airbag ba ang rear.. hindi ko maalala)...

You need to disassemble the entire rear seat. Best to have to leave that to the Casa.

[April_Ryan]

Hi! Any update on whether a new Forester will be coming out soon, like next year or in 2014? This is one of the cars on my "shortlist" and I'd be interested to know if a revamped model is coming. Thanks.

[mike_newbie]

Hello, ano interval ng mga PMS ng Subaru? Is it true aroung p6000 per PMS for parts and labor ng forester XT? Thanks

[Walter]

More like 8000++.

[mike_newbie]

More like 8000++.

Thanks, how about the service interval, every 10k kms din ba?

[foresterx]

More like 8000++.

san kasa yan 8k? around 5k+ lang ang pms ng forester at subaru greenhills not 8k.

[number001]

You need to bring your own oil bec. their oil is really expensive (Castrol, Motul) and unsuitable spec (5W-20-with our weather ?!??)

Also watch out for items they silently insert like oil flushing.

[mike_newbie]

Guys, looking forward in getting the legacy wagon, pero motorimage is only selling 2011 units with 180,000 discount, kasi they are coming out of the 2013 model.

Is the 2011 worth it? Or wait for 2013 model with the FB engine and hopefully the eyesight feature as standart? I think wala ng turbo model for the 2013 models. Thanks

[foresterx]

Guys, looking forward in getting the legacy wagon, pero motorimage is only selling 2011 units with 180,000 discount, kasi they are coming out of the 2013 model.

Is the 2011 worth it? Or wait for 2013 model with the FB engine and hopefully the eyesight feature as standart? I think wala ng turbo model for the 2013 models. Thanks

yes, it is the best time to get the lgt wagon with all the discounts they're giving. i think for 2013 there won't be a wagon for the lgt anymore.

[JackFlash]

Hi! Any update on whether a new Forester will be coming out soon, like next year or in 2014? This is one of the cars on my "shortlist" and I'd be interested to know if a revamped model is coming. Thanks.

Looks like it'll be in 2014, at least according to Car & Driver's website: 2014 Subaru Forester Spy Photos – News – Car and Driver

I'm guessing that the front will take on the family look that's now common with the Legacy and Impreza. Fearless forecast: by mid-2013 or earlier, the disguise will come off and more leaked photos will flood the net.

[April_Ryan]

MI is offering good discounts on the Forester (50K or higher). Maybe the new Forester isn't that too far along?

[LoBudget]

Odd dint they just facelift it? at least the XS Forester?

[JackFlash]

Odd dint they just facelift it? at least the XS Forester?

They facelifted it with very subtle exterior changes, relaid out the dash, improved the HU but downgraded the sound system, intro'd it in 2012 and called it "all-new," even referring to it as the 2013 model. In reality this 3rd gen iteration has been around since 2008. Probably not selling very well anymore in major markets abroad considering how its competitors have been rolling out newer versions decked out with more bells and whistles than the current Fozzie. Maybe that's why a real "all-new" model is in the works.

[April_Ryan]

^to be fair, they did the change the engine to the latest Subaru engine..at least for the 2.0 variant.

[April_Ryan]

Happy to get my new "soon-to-be-old-model" Subaru Forester 2.0XS



First impressions - I love driving it! I like the optitron gauges, the huge moonroof, the overall feel. I'm glad that it's got a hand brake rather than a foot brake.

Only con - the sound system is no good