Subaru Forester

**jisan948** · October 3rd, 2016 11:16 PM

CA89056
What aspects of the Forester did you like over the Sta. Fe?

Originally Posted by ca89056

Hi everyone,

I'm currently thinking of getting either a Subaru Forester XT or a Santa Fe CRDi. I've found a lot of information and user feedback on the Santa Fe but can't seem to find much on the Forester.

Test drove both and I prefer the Subaru

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Are there Subaru owners out there who'd like to share their experiences with their rides?

Thanks all.

**MR_BIG18** · October 3rd, 2016 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by jisan948

CA89056
What aspects of the Forester did you like over the Sta. Fe?

space, control, grip on the corners, get up and go

**Richard Yap** · October 4th, 2016 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by MR_BIG18

worth it naman, my daily commute is 8kms total...house office, office house, back again to the office after nappy time

that's nice now i'm more inclined to forester xt and i'll wait for the big discount, i'm going back and ask them again by the end of the year

**Egan101** · October 4th, 2016 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Richard Yap

also is it really worth it to buy XT? just wanted to make sure na worth it ang reasons ko, ang gusto ko lang sa XT is the speed but di ako madalas magout of town, only weekends lang but not that much

It was worth it. Back when we were deciding on our CUV choices, we told ourselves that since we were going to spend a big amount, we might as well get the one that fits our individual requirements. My wife wants space and comfort while I prefer a sporty ride and good handling. The big discounts on the Forester last June sealed our choice.

I drive around 40-50 km daily and I alternate my XT with my Fiesta Ecoboost. The XT is quicker and faster than the Fiesta however the Fiesta drives better. Both have stiff rides but offers great handling and lots of grip.

**wetwet** · October 5th, 2016 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by jisan948

CA89056
What aspects of the Forester did you like over the Sta. Fe?

Good day!

We just got XT (pre-lifted 2016) with Php. 300K discount last June. We were lucky to get this car (last two units). Previously we had Sta. Fe 2008 model (A/T 4x2).

XT is more powerful (241HP compare with 200HP new model). XT is AWD while Sta. Fe is only 4x2. Sta. Fe 4x4 model is much expensive (Php. 2.2M). Ride is almost the same. Accessories are almost the same. Sta. Fe has little bit bigger space (7 seater while XT is only 5 seater). Sta. Fe has better fuel consumption than XT (diesel vs. gasoline).

If you really concern about the cost of fuel, then Sta. Fe is better option. But you like power, XT is better choice. Since we had Sta. Fe before, we wanted to try XT and got it cheap (Php. 1.5M).

We love the option of Intelligent mode, Sport mode and Super Sport. It is like driving a real sport car.

Cheers

**MR_BIG18** · October 5th, 2016 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by wetwet

Good day!

We just got XT (pre-lifted 2016) with Php. 300K discount last June. We were lucky to get this car (last two units). Previously we had Sta. Fe 2008 model (A/T 4x2).

XT is more powerful (241HP compare with 200HP new model). XT is AWD while Sta. Fe is only 4x2. Sta. Fe 4x4 model is much expensive (Php. 2.2M). Ride is almost the same. Accessories are almost the same. Sta. Fe has little bit bigger space (7 seater while XT is only 5 seater). Sta. Fe has better fuel consumption than XT (diesel vs. gasoline).

If you really concern about the cost of fuel, then Sta. Fe is better option. But you like power, XT is better choice. Since we had Sta. Fe before, we wanted to try XT and got it cheap (Php. 1.5M).

We love the option of Intelligent mode, Sport mode and Super Sport. It is like driving a real sport car.

Cheers

congrats...do you notice that mas malimit kang ma-cut ngayon than before?

**wetwet** · October 6th, 2016 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by MR_BIG18

congrats...do you notice that mas malimit kang ma-cut ngayon than before?

Correct ka Bro. It is very tempting to go faster especially naka Super Sport mode. 8 manual speed which is very aggresive. Naka try ako once when I traveled in SLEX early morning Sunday. Ang sarap mag drive ganun speed na I felt very safe. The grip and also control is very much anticipated.

Sana naka ulit ako using Super Sport one of these days

Grabe traffic sa SLEX.

Cheers

**Richard Yap** · October 6th, 2016 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by wetwet

Correct ka Bro. It is very tempting to go faster especially naka Super Sport mode. 8 manual speed which is very aggresive. Naka try ako once when I traveled in SLEX early morning Sunday. Ang sarap mag drive ganun speed na I felt very safe. The grip and also control is very much anticipated.

Sana naka ulit ako using Super Sport one of these days

Grabe traffic sa SLEX.

Cheers

how fast was your speed?

**MR_BIG18** · October 6th, 2016 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Richard Yap

how fast was your speed?

i did 230kph at tplex....weekdays..

**Richard Yap** · October 6th, 2016 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by MR_BIG18

i did 230kph at tplex....weekdays..

buti na lang di ka nahuli but at 230kph is it still smooth to drive? and the handling? i only did about 160 on camry, tplex kasi is a boring road....kapag walang kasabay kahit anong speed mabagal ahahaha