My Byakko is approaching the 5k service mark, the service personnel in JB quite good because I know them. XV is selling quite well, if I knew the 2014 Forrester 2.0 Turbo is coming out I might have not bought the XV...but overall quite impress with the car, I tested out the CRV and CX5....and when I mean tested...I really tested...CRV is out because during fast cornering...I manage to make one of the wheels lift a bit and the whole car felt like going to turn over (scared the living daylights out of the SA)...Mazda....not really into the feel of the CX-5....in the end...opted for XV..because they don't have anything fancy..just plain old fashion good engineering..

Anyone knows where to find accessories such as those shown in this blog??

http://mybiebie.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-n...sia-review.html

Just test drove both xv and cx 5 over the weekend and am seriously considering buying the xv. Cx5 handling and engine was surprisingly bad... I really wanted the cx 5 before the test drive but not anymore...

However, I've still got one last issue with it. Is subaru's general maintenance and service more expensive than say, the crv, cx5 and also the asx? Do I have to wait very long for parts if I ever had to change the side mirrors or the bumper if I had an accident with the car?

Thanks guys!

there's SA subbie in this forum and he'll answer your question

Are you comparing XV with 2WD CX5 or 4WD CX5? i think you should try the 2WD CX5 which i feel has a better engine response than the AWD XV.

Already buy XV? Can contact me to ~ I'm the SA

for answer the cost maintenance ~normal service is 347 , major service 668 and change CVT oil and filter 776

for the change part bumber or side mirrors , is almost same period ,and now the XV is CKD and also have export to Thailand and Indonesia ~ even is CKD but XV is Export quality CKD that different with CRV & CX5 is CKD just for supply local ~


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http://youtu.be/P21lwEYY-D0

After watch this video,
U can imagine what will happen is without the AWD system?
Maybe have other SA told u no need the AWD system in Malaysia cos no 4 season, and off road use. if u still believe what the SA say then go ahead lo ~ and what just I can say is drive carefully when raining time thats all~

This post has been edited by zenockl85: Sep 30 2013, 03:39 PM

I think the cars in the clip all are AWD or 4WD... nevertheless I will still choose 2WD CX5 over XV.

all is AWD system in video ~ that only the different is subaru is full time AWD system, and others is part time AWD system and also call as On Demand AWD that mean the rear wheel only active to delivery power when the sensor detach the rear wheel need power, so u can see other car is abit late to collect the car back on control at 1st corner.

u also have ur right for choosing the 2WD CX5 , and I not meaning CX5 not good, it also have its technology to protect driver, so what just I can say is drive safe ~

So zenockl85. Are you selling Subaru XV and other Subaru cars? You sure know everything about this car. Any recommendations?

Yup I'm the subaru SA, and selling all kind of subaru car ~

What purpose u using for vehicle? need carry a lot thing everyday?

Hi SA. Where do you work? Which branch or dealership? Can come see you?

Sure ~ I from subaru setia alam ~ is dealership~
Chooi ~

This post has been edited by zenockl85: Sep 30 2013, 10:06 PM

Oh from Setia Alam dealer there. Your place there got service? No need to go to branch to service Subaru car?

my place is showroom only ~ next year we will built up the service team ~ for take car to service sure is better go to the place is near for u ~ not only branch got service , other dealer ship also got do service, and us is start next year lo ~

The one near me is at Balakong and is all er, one race and are very lazy. PJ HQ is too far but what to do, I rather go far than to give my car to 'lazy' mechanic. Let us know when your service centre at Setia Alam is ready

no problem~ have u face problem when u doing service?

Yes I've faced problems like the service manager having like he has ZERO technical knowledge. Im referring to the service manager at the PJ HQ. Do you know who I can complain to? Guess what people suggest? Complain to the service manager

Ok let me check with my manager 1st ,I think is better complain direct to the New GM of motor image Malaysia , I think is better cos he is new GM and he should do some thing for after sales service~

Yes please. Please do us here all a favor, especially those XV or Forester owners here a favour by sharing with us who is the new GM and maybe we could contact him or anyone for feedback. Afterall, feedback is good because those that give feedback means that they care to give feedback. If they dont care, they keep silent and whenever they can they will criticize to everyone they meet. End up, public has bad impression of the product/service.