Subaru Forester

**foresterx** · April 30th, 2012 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by number001

How is the XV better than the Forester?

i'm not saying it's better, it will still depend on your needs but the XV will be a better daily driver since the transmission is better than the forester and fc and ride is much better.

feedback from other owners
- Seats feel more supportive. No leather option for both though.
- Standard version has a factory tint for the rear windows already, ala-USDM versions. Premium version wala daw according to rep.
- Nice factory foglight beneath the rear bumper just like the GVF STI
- Paddle shifters are nice.
- Ride definitely more firm than the Forester meaning the ride is much better and not as bouncy as the Forester
- Manual seat adjustments for both Standard and Premium variants
- Drives really smooth thanks to the CVT transmission, perfect daily driven car

from another owner who i think is also a member here.
Okay, ride - it feels solid but, very comfortable. When I say solid, I don't have that feeling of tipping over when I manage turns at 80-100kph (yes I am crazy). I mentioned comfortable because my fats don't bounce when I am driving in EDSA. Hehehe.

FC, way better than the tucson. I filled it up with XCS the moment I got it, and now as I type, my current kilometer reading is 455kms and I still have 2 bars Left. I am still learning this hi-tech info in my computer screen when it comes to the FC.

the only downside it has against the forester 2.0 is the space but everything else the XV wins.

**dexter711** · April 30th, 2012 07:09 PM

we need space.,coz we will be using it on our yearly vacation(madami gamit).. xv is a bit small for us

And we're down on our two choices., forester or escape.

hopefully i could gather enough infos about them so i could choose wisely

That Turbo forester is so good! I just watched some videos and reviews about it. kaya lang waaay out of our budget..

**foresterx** · April 30th, 2012 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by dexter711

we need space.,coz we will be using it on our yearly vacation(madami gamit).. xv is a bit small for us

And we're down on our two choices., forester or escape.

hopefully i could gather enough infos about them so i could choose wisely

That Turbo forester is so good! I just watched some videos and reviews about it. kaya lang waaay out of our budget..

not sure when the new escape will arrive here in the philippines but i think next year pa. if you can wait that long then i suggest you do and see which one will suit you best. if you're talking about the current escape then the forester is the better choice.

**dexter711** · April 30th, 2012 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by foresterx

not sure when the new escape will arrive here in the philippines but i think next year pa. if you can wait that long then i suggest you do and see which one will suit you best. if you're talking about the current escape then the forester is the better choice.

thanks., hope you dont mind if i ask why?

**foresterx** · April 30th, 2012 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by dexter711

thanks., hope you dont mind if i ask why?

ride is better
drives better
better handling
safer
feels more solid
looks better
better features

that's all i can think of right now but the forester is the better over all car, anyway like i said test drive both and see which one you'll like better.

**dexter711** · April 30th, 2012 08:49 PM

^^thanks foresterx... meron na ba dito sa pinas yung 2.5l xs?... pumunta ako sa site ng subaru dito sa pinas..pero meron lang sila nung 2.0l..

here's the video of subaru na may 2.5l

**number001** · April 30th, 2012 09:14 PM

^There is no 2.5li (non turbo)available here unlike in the US.

The XS is 2.0li (FB20) only, but its a new gen engine called the FB series. The XT, as in the previous years, is using the EJ25 2.5li turbo charged.

**dough jones** · May 2nd, 2012 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by dexter711

we need space.,coz we will be using it on our yearly vacation(madami gamit).. xv is a bit small for us

And we're down on our two choices., forester or escape.

hopefully i could gather enough infos about them so i could choose wisely

That Turbo forester is so good! I just watched some videos and reviews about it. kaya lang waaay out of our budget..

Hi Dex. Am selling my Fxt 2010 model. With only 17km mileage. Price is 1.388 negotiable. If your interested, you can contact me at 09228934501.

**JackFlash** · May 2nd, 2012 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by number001

*jackflash

Did you tint your sunroof?

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Also anyone if you have any idea if the glass (all glass + sunroof) for the Forester is the solar glass type or "LOW-E".

Hyundai uses solar glass on some of its model like Tucson premium and Genesis Coupe.

I didn't tint the sunroof. I find the a/c pertty strong when set to the coldest temp, even for summer. On clear nights, especially on out of town trips, I prefer to see the moon and stars clearly, unobstructed by tint. Sets the mood for romantic getaways. Then I get some satisfaction.

**dexter711** · May 4th, 2012 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by JackFlash

I didn't tint the sunroof. I find the a/c pertty strong when set to the coldest temp, even for summer. On clear nights, especially on out of town trips, I prefer to see the moon and stars clearly, unobstructed by tint. Sets the mood for romantic getaways. Then I get some satisfaction.

Hey man hows the forester on out of town trips? FC?comfort?hinde ba siya nabibitin sa akyatan(full packed going to baguio) kasi if nag a-out of town trips/vacation kame..inaabot ng 14-16 hrs..

I've been looking on line regarding models of forester..and we have here the forester x and xs..ano piangkaiba ng dalawang model? thanks