Subaru Forester

**Bruks_pt** · April 4th, 2011 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by MICGIL

can you guys help me decide. Fortuner 3.0 4x4 or Forester 2.5 XT. Almost same price tag at 1.75M. thanks

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Forester = known and trusted WORLDWIDE (performance&safety)
Fortuner = Philippines, Thailand, South Africa(?).. COuntries not known to be safety conscious.

**MICGIL** · April 4th, 2011 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by foresterx

bro not being biased, but the forester is far better than a fortuner. the only advantage of the fortuner over the forester 2.5 xt and 2.0 is the ride height and extra 2 seats. the build quality, performance, ride, interior, safety and features of the forester is worlds apart compared to the fortuner and that's not an exaggeration. test drive both and you'll see what i mean.

I have got a fortuner before. it's powerful and fast. 160 at nlex doesn't feel like you're driving that speed, it's so calm and still have a kick more at that speed. and i can drive it in a knee-deep flood every time it rains when driving home. what about the forester?im not particular with extra seats.many thanks

**MICGIL** · April 4th, 2011 07:11 PM

Forester = known and trusted WORLDWIDE (performance&safety)
Fortuner = Philippines, Thailand, South Africa(?).. COuntries not known to be safety conscious.[/quote]

yeah apparently fxt is better than fortuner in terms of safety.but i need to be convinced more on the performance. i just cant discredit my experience with fortuner.im leaning towards fxt though.maybe i really need to test drive.

**Ry_Tower** · April 4th, 2011 07:22 PM

^ I would reco the Subaru Forester over the Fort. Dami na rin kasi fort, matagtag pa. Plus lamang din FXT in terms of performance. Wag nga lang hard off-roading.

Test drive would definitely give you a better idea.

**MICGIL** · April 4th, 2011 08:39 PM

Few more questions, sirs:
> how about turbo lag?
> is it true that changing tire needs putting a fuse inside the hood first to unlock its awd?
> topgear uk says there's suprisingly a little body roll
> is the ac able to cool the whole cabin considering its only placed at the front? (like in a tucson you barely feel the cool air when you're seated at the rear and its summer)

**foresterx** · April 5th, 2011 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by MICGIL

I have got a fortuner before. it's powerful and fast. 160 at nlex doesn't feel like you're driving that speed, it's so calm and still have a kick more at that speed. and i can drive it in a knee-deep flood every time it rains when driving home. what about the forester?im not particular with extra seats.many thanks

if you think that the fortuner is fast then you'll be amazed at how fast the fxt is even the 2.0 forester is faster than the fortuner. test drive both na lang bro, you'll really be amazed at how much better the fxt is not just by performance but the whole car has to offer. yon lang talaga downside is ride height.

Originally Posted by MICGIL

Few more questions, sirs:
> how about turbo lag?
> is it true that changing tire needs putting a fuse inside the hood first to unlock its awd?
> topgear uk says there's suprisingly a little body roll
> is the ac able to cool the whole cabin considering its only placed at the front? (like in a tucson you barely feel the cool air when you're seated at the rear and its summer)

-turbo doesn't kick in till about 2.9k rpm but once it kicks in

-false, never heard that one before.
-like i said test drive it, don't believe every thing you read or watch
-yup, on my forester i have never put the ac on max even on the summer.

**istan** · April 5th, 2011 01:40 AM

Subaru A/C is same as Nissan A/C
Calsonic FTW. :D

**istan** · April 5th, 2011 01:43 AM

Subaru A/C is same as Nissan A/C
Calsonic FTW. :D

**imperialv** · April 5th, 2011 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by istan

Subaru A/C is same as Nissan A/C
Calsonic FTW. :D

Calsonic.. Nice.... and yung 2011 forester.. digital na ang mga controls sa aircon.

**hajabah** · April 5th, 2011 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by MICGIL

can you guys help me decide. Fortuner 3.0 4x4 or Forester 2.5 XT. Almost same price tag at 1.75M. thanks

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Hey MICGIL. What do you need in the vehicle? In my view, pick the Fortuner only if you absolutely need those two extra seats (which are quite cramped and take up some of the trunk space, because they don't fold flat.), the extra ground clearance, and the toughness of the truck frame and solid rear axle. Or if you need more serious off-roading qualities, like the transfer case.

Otherwise, the Forester has ample ground clearance anyway at 8.9 inches, a nicer/more stable drive, a huge trunk without seats that get in the way, probably a more comfortable ride, and some other things that make the Forester a better buy. hope this helps.