Any recommendation for tire for XV? My front 2 pieces is due for changes soon. Currently using Continental (CC5 I think). Thanks.

yes, leaning towards Michelin but not sure which model to get.

How's RE003 noise and handling comparing to OEM Continental?

Thanks for the advice.

Even without the Turbo, driving the XV up and down Cameron is really a great experience. The climbing to the peak of Mossy Forest is really a trilling experience. Too bad my dashcam memory card is overwritten by the later footage due to insufficient memory card size.

yes, I have the same thought too after changing RIM and other minor mods on my previous cars. Done only some cosmetics add-on to my XV this time. Quite a few time have the impulse to change the Kenwood HU with no bluetooth audio to connect to phone (yes, it do have BT calling) but after a while the urge just die down. Now just enjoy what it already has.

But maybe if I get a WRX STI then it might be different story. XV really nothing much to mod.

doesn't make sense to me to drive my kids to school with a big vroooom sound in a petite XV. but with a WRX STI equipped with the extravaganza big spoiler then difference story.

haha... of course if sending the kids to school, there is no need to drive hard. But my kids do enjoy the ride up and down Cameron. Personally I feel a bit dizzy even though i am on the driver seat on the 1 hour drive thru winding road up and down Cameron. Can't imagine if I am on the passenger seat or back seat, sure vomit after just a few corners.

Btw, is the WRX suspension hard? Read some review of Nissan GTR and some will mention the ride is too harsh, not recommended for daily drive especially for family. Not sure about WRX or WRX STI though.

wow..wow..wow.... so NICE!!!! din know the signature blue is so nice, it appears darker shade in these photos. Eyeing for the WRX and STI but a bit reluctant to switch back to sedan after driving the XV for almost 3 years.

Thanks for the info. No wonder it looks darker shade. Yes, i also dun like the signature blue. This darker blue is much much nicer.

Each person have their own preference. I feel great zipping thru the hilly narrow path going up and down Cameron Highland Mossy forest closely behind some seriously modded 4WD that bringing tourists up the peak. The Civic will be struggling to pass thru those uneven roads. During heavy downpour, I won't be too bother with the partial flooded roads as the XV has quite a good ground clearance too.

You won't get the best of both offroad ruggedness and on-road comfort with XV. But most of us getting the XV can appreciate the balance in between offered by the XV. Most likely will stick to Subaru for the next upgrade but really hard to decide move up to the Forester or the WRX.

definitely the AWD and boxer engine. very personal preference but i do not really like Honda (except the latest incoming Tyre-R) and Mazda brand. Toyota is ok but too boring. I was also very skeptical before buying my first Subaru and research a lot and eventually check with a friend who has a turbo Forester (Singapore registered). I was told that it is built like a tank and the only minor maintenance problem is the turbo. Since the XV does not come with a turbo, the only complaint i heard is eliminated.

Subconsciously, Mitsubishi Evolution and Subaru WRX is always the childhood dream cars of generation of my age, so owning a piece of Subaru is like realising the childhood dream. Since Evo has been end of life at the moment, getting the WRX STI might be the only choice left the next step.

Levorg and Exiga not my cup of coffee unfortunately. Will be aiming for more ruggedness or more sporty. Levorg and Exiga looks too boxy and not sleek.

For those in JB, just found out the Plentong Showroom and Service centre has relocated to old Nissan showroom opposite the Giant Plentong. Sending in my XV for 60k km for service today.

Bump into my dream. The blue is much darker than on photo....really really nice!!!! But the sunroof is missing, thought Msia is getting the premium specs with sunroof.



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Doesn't looks very drastic from the current model.

cheaper than my XV

what to do? Car sales is plunging like flies. Market sentiment is bad now and many are saying the worse is yet to come.

Sent my XV for 60k km service before CNY and i complain about rear tyre has humming noise. They checked and informed me that the rear left side bearing is spoilt and will claim warranty for me. Sent my car in for changing the bearing yesterday and they changed rear both side bearing for me. Now the humming noise is no more.

was told it will take about 3-4 weeks for the parts to arrive at JB SC. 5 weeks passed and still no call from them so call them up last Friday and been informed can go change already. JB dun have ready stock for exchange i think. KL HQ i am not sure.

Since there is no charge for the parts, they did not issue a bill, i just signed on the service form.

yes, i think i remember someone mention it here that it is a common issue but din expect it happens on my XV too. Luckily still can claim warranty and best that they changed both sides although only 1 side has noise. Actually the moment i told them the rear side got noise, the service personnel straight away asked is it some "humming" noise and said it should be the bearing problem. So i think it is a common problem.

now i am a bit worry - so after another 60k it will spoilt again? Subaru should improve on the quality of these bearing as 3 years 60k km is really too short. My previous few cars (including Proton Wira, my first car) do not need to change bearing during the time i own them (average 5-6 years).

XV yes, i think there is some leaked photo from Japan already but it doesn't look nice.