It's time to let it go......

[stutzedward]

Yes, Forester is so boxy, mean and muscular compared to Airtrek where the lines are smooth and 'gentle'. So very much boils down to individual preference.

 

[vr2turbo]

Looks okay. Just now saw a black one around Sunway, also pretty low.....

 

[stutzedward]

Honestly the new Forester is not pretty.... XV looks better but sadly no turbo.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Yes, Forester is so boxy, mean and muscular compared to Airtrek where the lines are smooth and 'gentle'. So very much boils down to individual preference.

The second gen Forester (SG9) after this one looks even more muscular. But after that starting from third gen, Forester started to grow to look like normal SUV. Even the famous Forester STI with 6 speed manual is gone after that.

Honestly the new Forester is not pretty.... XV looks better but sadly no turbo.

XV is actually a raised up Impreza, just like the ASX is a raised up Lancer... A lot of modding potential in XV... Probably someday when the XV gets older, it might become a car that many would mod. Just like your Airtrek. 4G63T in Airtrek, then perhaps EJ207 or FA20DIT in XV in future.

 

[stutzedward]

Well, I will not perform an engine transplant. Just too much risk of failing. Original motor is the best.

Yes the US based Impreza hatchback is actually almost identical to the XV

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Well, I will not perform an engine transplant. Just too much risk of failing. Original motor is the best.

Yes the US based Impreza hatchback is actually almost identical to the XV

Not telling you to do so, I just mean that someone might do it when the car gets older. Now it is still new yet and not many will try to do such a thing to avoid voiding the warranty.

 

[vr2turbo]

Honestly the new Forester is not pretty.... XV looks better but sadly no turbo.

Not as pretty but lots of spaces, head roof and pretty comfortable. Why I recommend forester to you is because got turbo model loh.....hahhahahhaha

 

[stutzedward]

Not telling you to do so, I just mean that someone might do it when the car gets older. Now it is still new yet and not many will try to do such a thing to avoid voiding the warranty.

Well, anything is possible here. In fact Thailand is more hardcore in terms of car mods scene. :)

 

[stutzedward]

Not as pretty but lots of spaces, head roof and pretty comfortable. Why I recommend forester to you is because got turbo model loh.....hahhahahhaha

Last year March, I went to Subaru showroom and saw the 2.5 Legacy GT. It retails at 240K but because it's a 2012 car, they gave discount of close to 100K. I was offered 148K!

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Well, anything is possible here. In fact Thailand is more hardcore in terms of car mods scene. :)

I know someone in Malaysia had already done a K20A swap into the latest GK5 Honda Jazz. Saw the dyno video at Youtube... Insane little beast... Imagine, a K20A gives around like 225hp and they put that into a lightweight car like Jazz...

Last year March, I went to Subaru showroom and saw the 2.5 Legacy GT. It retails at 240K but because it's a 2012 car, they gave discount of close to 100K. I was offered 148K!

Woah, crazy. Motor Image Subaru is the only distributor here that can offer such crazy discount. I always hear about their cars having discounts until like more than RM10k.

 

[vr2turbo]

Last year March, I went to Subaru showroom and saw the 2.5 Legacy GT. It retails at 240K but because it's a 2012 car, they gave discount of close to 100K. I was offered 148K!

Yup, the WRX 2015 model was offered at RM199k, Forester turbo CBU 2015 model RM183k, XV RM89k

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Yup, the WRX 2015 model was offered at RM199k, Forester turbo CBU 2015 model RM183k, XV RM89k

Last month I went to Ipoh Subaru showroom. The salesman told me facelift XV will have RM10k discount from like 133k to 123k. Around that figure.

 

[vr2turbo]

RM123k is the selling price mah!.....:rolleyes:

 

[stutzedward]

That is also a big risk in buying Subaru cars. If you intend to keep the car like 9-10 years, you can buy it. But if you're the kind that changes car 5-7 years, the resale value for Subaru will be crap cos their new cars are so cheap, who the heck wants to buy the used ones right?

 

[stutzedward]

When I decide on the HRV, I think about the resale value. This HRV will be my 10th car since I owned my first car in 1993. And the longest ownership is this Airtrek, 7 years and 2 months. That's the longest.... so I guess I won't be using a car pass 8 years. I must consider the resale... moreover my need for speed bugs are going off..

 

[6UE5t]

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Woah, crazy. Motor Image Subaru is the only distributor here that can offer such crazy discount. I always hear about their cars having discounts until like more than RM10k.

VW also.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

That is also a big risk in buying Subaru cars. If you intend to keep the car like 9-10 years, you can buy it. But if you're the kind that changes car 5-7 years, the resale value for Subaru will be crap cos their new cars are so cheap, who the heck wants to buy the used ones right?

If I can afford my dream car which is the WRX STI Version 9, I'll probably keep it as long as I can just like how sifu VR2 is keeping his VR. These are iconic cars that will probably turn into a modern classic as they grow older... Like GC8 or Evo 3 now...

When I decide on the HRV, I think about the resale value. This HRV will be my 10th car since I owned my first car in 1993. And the longest ownership is this Airtrek, 7 years and 2 months. That's the longest.... so I guess I won't be using a car pass 8 years. I must consider the resale... moreover my need for speed bugs are going off..

Going for Honda is usually safe for resale value. Unless it is those very uncommon models. Like the previous generation HRV for example. You know, the boxy looking one. Very rare but I have seen a few times on the road.

VW also.

Their reputation is so bad now after the DSG scandals and complaints with SC having a long waiting list. I see even the new Vento is having RM10k discount now in Ipoh.

 

[stutzedward]

If you have the space to park the car and also money to maintain it, it's worth keeping. Like the RX-7, it's a gem now. More expensive than RX-8. It's a matter of time when it becomes classic.

But sometimes, even if you don't use the car, things will go bad too. Just need effort and money to keep them up.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

If you have the space to park the car and also money to maintain it, it's worth keeping. Like the RX-7, it's a gem now. More expensive than RX-8. It's a matter of time when it becomes classic.

But sometimes, even if you don't use the car, things will go bad too. Just need effort and money to keep them up.

FD3S RX-7 is already a classic isn't it? The second generation FC3S doesn't seem to hold much value though.

As for this first gen SA22C, I'm not sure is it a legend or not. :hmmmm:

Then now, are you keeping your RX-8?

 

[vr2turbo]

If I can afford my dream car which is the WRX STI Version 9, I'll probably keep it as long as I can just like how sifu VR2 is keeping his VR. These are iconic cars that will probably turn into a modern classic as they grow older... Like GC8 or Evo 3 now...

Going for Honda is usually safe for resale value. Unless it is those very uncommon models. Like the previous generation HRV for example. You know, the boxy looking one. Very rare but I have seen a few times on the road.

Their reputation is so bad now after the DSG scandals and complaints with SC having a long waiting list. I see even the new Vento is having RM10k discount now in Ipoh.

Nowadays car prices will drop one. New cars coming out cheaper, that is why my cars all did not sell because well maintain, still can use, no value if sell, so might as well keep......lol

VR with me for 16 years now, Hyundai already 13 years, even my Chery is 6 years already. Anyway all my cars Chinese called "lang moon" one, no value .....hhahahhaha