Good morning ladies and gentlemen,
Just getting my 2nd hand Forester iP 2016, want to update the map and also other apps in the infotainment system, is that possible to do so?

Thanks and appreciate on your comments

Like most car with HU built in GPS maps, all are outdated. Even those Mercedes, in this case w212 E Class. Can get SC to update the maps for price (not cheap) but that even backdated maybe 2-3 years back for their latest maps.

In short take AA, ACP for waze, google maps

Just use your smartphone like google map or waze to guide.
Those map in car infotainment system mostly are outdated and dont have any traffic alert.
Unless you change to Android/apple car player which can wifi, link to your smartphone.

There is one forum which share map update for those traditional navigation system, but not sure if still active. You may try register and retrieve the latest map and see if the player files is compatible, but i would not recommend due to troublesome procedure.

http://www.malfreemaps.com/viewtopic.php?t=15455

This post has been edited by littlefire: Aug 8 2023, 11:02 AM

Dear all,

I am letting go my SJ 2016 IP, millage 52k kms.

For more details, kindly PM.

Thanks

Hi sifu...anyone has driving the new XV? The 2017 to 2023 model?
Mind to give any feedback? Currently driving the 1st gen 2015 XV...thinking whether wanna upgrade or wait for 2024 model. Thanks for input. By the way, kinda disappoint with 1st gen XV. LOL. Quality really face-palm. Thanks to TC.

By the way, anyone of u got new 2023 XV early this year with huge discount for 2022 car manufacturing? Can PM me? Thanks. Wanna know how much is the offer amount given....

Bro, mind to let us know how much u sold and thru which platform?

I have the 2022 XV GT. Very happy with the car, so far 18K mileage, no issues yet. but looking at the new XV, I think ill wait for it. More improvements, better looks but if you don't mind all that then can get the current one. Mechanically it should be the same. unless tan chong brings in the e-boxer variant.

Wah.... Meaning u going to get another XV ?

oh no no i didnt mean that. i mean if i was in your situation, where currently you own the xv 1st gen, maybe you can wait for the 3rd gen to release. But if you urgently need to change cars then you can still consider 2nd gen, since quite a big improvement compared to 1st gen. but 2nd gen and 3rd gen improvement not too drastic.

oh...i got u..
yeah, just saw the jewtube on review the 3rd gen vs 2nd gen.
diff really not much and he also recommend as what u said...
but now got extra offer like RM19k...
dunno worth or not.

u may compare with

mytukar
carsome
sime darby -> they have some sort like buy ur car without buying from them

mudah.my also got... but they replied to me very slow. so no no (maybe my own personal experience)

Hi all.. had anyone here used after market radiator (SARD aluminium radiator)? Any issue?

using Koyorad full alu, no issues.

1st gen Xv consider as entry level into Malaysia market, at that time they want to sell it cheap so many features and part also cut cost.

For the latest Xv2 already upgraded with more better safety features like eyesight, if you want a more premium ride it is a good upgrade as some member also upgraded from the old Xv or if want more space up to Forester.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Aug 24 2023, 09:08 AM

Pro = Full Aluminum
Con = Need more maintenance/care, must use original coolant or better.
Why? If no use correct coolant, once the inner part got rust or dirty stuff stuck in the radiator you need to sent to workshop to cut open and service, most radiator shop welding skill More expensive to service back and also cosmetic very eye hurt with their welding skills.

I had changed mine using SARD.. it seems like it eating away the coolant fluid.. it will change blue to clear color after few weeks, and i'm using distilled water... this can't be good..

where can i get this radiator?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion
I won't use alu rads.

stock rad also use alu core, then how?
change coolant periodically lah, there is corrosion inhibitor in coolant, which will wear out with time.