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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Subaru as rescue vehicles/tow vehicles? UNBELIEVABLE BUT TRUE

It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
May 31, 2017

We thought this be cars rather than tow trucks;   see for yourself

Wow.  Nakakabelieve.  Brute power.


















300 hp Subaru STI

It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
May 31, 2017

I know of one guy who invested a million in SF 5 2003 with 300 hp EJ 702 engine  and he was probably inspired by this video:




Can your drive like this?



Why invest in Subaru Forester XT turbo rather than in TLC

It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
May 31, 2017




After being in Negros and after being showed around the province in TLC 200, I was eager to get a TLC which could set you back by P4.9 for local version and as much as P8.00 for Dubai and imported versions.  But after researching and when the kuripot in me got better I am for the Subaru XT  which has a 2.0 liter engine I am more inclined to get a Subaru:

These are the basis of comparison:

A  Price:                                         Subaru                                  TLC  200

1, Total Amount               P1,948,000                                  P4,930,000        +    3,000,000 more

2,  DP                                  278,000 all in                              986,000               4x more

3.  Monthly         36 mos        56,336                                       126,227

                          48 mos        44,700                                        99,442

                          60               38,367                                        83,662

              The monthly amortization of TLC is 2x the monthly amortization for the subaru

B   Dimensions and weight

                         Length           4610    mm                         4996   mm    (396 mm longer)

                         Width            1795                                  1980   mm    (185 mm wider)

                         Height           1735                                  1945   mm   (210 mm taller)

                        Weight           1,524 kg                             2,740 kg  (1116 kg heavier)

     The Subaru XT may have lower powered engine (say vs the diesel version) but compensated by lower weight

C.  Engine power

                    HP                   247 hp                                385

                    Torque             350 nm                               650

                    0 -  100             6.3 (the fastest                   10.1 second
                                            in its class)
                                         

D.  Fuel economy                    14.1 combined                  7.1 for combined  (thirsty)

E   Safety                                 6 airbags                            8 airbags

                                                2 curtain, knee
                                                2 front passengers
                                                2.  knee

F Off road                                X mode for descent              descent, EBD, and dynamic
                                               hill stop, EBD                         suspension control

G. Other special features           eyesight (a $1,300 option)
                                              collision avoidance
                                              SRH (Steering responsive headlight)
                                              Seat memory
                                              Power rear gate
                                              Leather seats
                                              Paddle shifter

It is a great value for money:  suv like because of bigger heft:  wider and taller, and race car like:  because of powerful engine that are near the TLC power train and responsive because it is 1,11l kg lighter.  And with drag race car 0 to 100 tine of only 6.3 seconds.   It is like its cousin the wrx sti.

And it performs like a great SUV great offroader in x mode.  Great in snow and mud.   Unlike any other car.  I wish I could get one before the excise tax kicks in




                 

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Proposed Auto Excise tax proposal - what it means to you when you buy a new car.

It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
May 27, 2017

From Security Bank

It means a lot.  For low priced cars below P500,000 it just means doubling the excise tax from 2% to 4%.  But at higher price, it can gouge the buyers wallet and prevent him from buying a new one.  So buy now.

There is the DOF version and HB 4774.    The HB version further inflates the SRP

If your car is in the P1.2 to P1.5 million range (as most SUVs are now) the excise tax is 20% so that means additional P360 to P450t which could inflate the current SRP to P1.560 to nearly P2.00 million. That is a lot of money to cough out.

If you are buying a new car well in excess of P2 million.  it could mean an additional P1 plus. (+60% in excise tax)  So better buy a car now. or reserve.   It could save you a lot of bucks

From Auto Industriya

Buy or reserve your car or your SUV now.

The Taxing Exercise of Excise


The Taxing Exercise of Excise

Friday, May 26, 2017

Unstoppable Subaru old and new alike

It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
May 26, 2017

Subaru does not stop on sand stones, and snow




Subaru one of the best snow machines

It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
May 26, 2017










It used to be Lr, now its Subaru Forester - the best of the best

It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
May 26, 2017






Subaru in its playground - mud snow and sand; an all around extreme SUV


It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
May 26 2017








Subaru Forester vs the competition, and the winner is...

It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
May 26 2017





The tractor cant extract the stuck car;  the Subaru did.!!!

Subaru vs a tank;  the Subaru left the tank behind wow






It looks as though the Subaru cant do it but it did!!!

Why buy a Subaru xt 2017

It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
Mary 26, 2017

Reasons:

1.  Remote rear door opener;
2.  Eyesight safety features
3.  250 hp  (a la WRX engine power)
4.  0 to 100 kph in 6.8 seconds
5.  x mode for off road
6.  Paddle shifter for turbo model






Easy does it on icy hill;  the others can barely inch up a few inches because their awd slips:   Ford Escape, Honda CRV,




18 reasons why Subaru Forester is better than TLC 200

It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
May 26, 2017

1.  Cheaper by P3,000,000
2.  Lighter
3.  Better fuel economy  (29 mpg vs only 18 for TLC)
4.  Better off road performance
5.  Fastest at 0 to 100 kph (only 6.8 seconds) vs. more than 10 secs for TLC

TLC would be better in terms of representation, luxury, towing capacity (8,100 lbs) torque  650 nM and hp  -  386 but that means more fuel consumption

What is Better Subaru Forester or Toyota Land Cruiser V8 200?

Exterior

Subaru ForesterToyota Land Cruiser V8 200

18 reasons to buy Subaru Forester

Engine and transmission
More cylinders8 vs 44 more cylinders. The more cylinders = the less vibration and the engine runs more smoothly.
Better compression16.8 vs 16.33% or 0.5 . The greater degree of compression = the less fuel need to produce the same power.
Piston stroke longer96 mm vs 86 mm10% or 10 mm. The longer stroke = lower fuel consumption and fewer emissions.
More engine power
286 bhp vs 147 bhp
210 kw. vs 108 kw.
49% or 139 bhp. More power of car = more top speed.
More torque650 nM vs 350 nM46% or 300 nM. More torque = faster acceleration.
Performance
Faster acceleration from 0 to 60 mph8.2 sec. vs 10.4 sec.2.2 sec.
More top speed130 mph vs 116 mph14 mph
Fuel consumption
Less fuel consumption (Combined cycle)27.7 mpg vs 44.78 mpg62% or 17.08 mpg
Less fuel consumption (Highway)31.01 mpg vs 48.66 mpg57% or 17.65 mpg
Less fuel consumption (City)23.51 mpg vs 39.2 mpg67% or 15.69 mpg
Weight and capacity
More capacity of fuel tank93 liters vs 64 liters31% or 29 liters
More maximum allowable weight3300 kg vs 2050 kg38% or 1250 kg
More maximum bearing capacity685 kg vs 510 kg26% or 175 kg
More maximum towing weight with brakes3500 kg vs 2000 kg43% or 1500 kg
More maximum roof load200 kg vs 80 kg60% or 120 kg
Warranty
More standard warranty - Mileage99441 miles vs 62150 miles38% or 37291 miles
More standard warranty - Years5 years vs 3 years40% or 2 years
Other specs
More seats7 vs 52

4 reasons to buy Toyota Land Cruiser V8 200

Engine and transmission
More valves per cylinder4 vs 0.53.5 more valves per cylinder. The more valves = the better combustion of the fuel.
Emissions
Less CO2 emissions104 g/mile vs 168 g/mile62% or 64 g/mile
Less noise level70.3 dB vs 71 dB1% or 0.7 dB
Other specs
Less weight1540 kg vs 2615 kg70% or 1075 kg Weight of the vehicle affects: fuel consumption, acceleration dynamic, braking distance, etc.

Neutral reasons Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Land Cruiser V8 200

Engine and transmission
Engine capacity4461 cm3 vs 1998 cm355% or 2463 cm3 more
Cylinders locationV8 vs Horizontally
CamshaftDOHC vs DOHC
Fuel supplyCOMMON RAIL vs COMMON RAIL
TurbochargingYes vs Yes
Dimensions
Length4950 mm vs 4560 mm8% or 390 mm shorter
Width1970 mm vs 1780 mm10% or 190 mm wider
Height1865 mm vs 1675 mm10% or 190 mm higher
Wheels and tires
Wheelbase2850 mm vs 2615 mm8% or 235 mm more
Front tires size285/50 R20 vs 215/65 R16
Rear tires size285/50 R20 vs 215/65 R16
Spare wheel285/50 R20 vs 215/65 R16
Type of wheels20" alloy wheels vs 16" alloy wheels

Subaru Forester head to head with Toyota Land Cruiser 200

It is more fun with four wheels.

Subaru Forester



  1. Toyota Land Cruiser V8 200


Comparison vs Subaru and TLC 200    18 reasons to buy Subaru Forester.  The turbo can accelerate to 100 km per hour in 6.8 secs.  The fastest in its class

From the car connection

elect style
4-Door Manual PZEV 2.5i
Select style
4-Door 4WD
Pricing
Invoice Price
$21,179
$75,024
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$22,395
$83,825
Monthly Payment Estimate
$373 / month
$1397 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2016 Subaru Forester continues to be a good value and one of the best small SUVs you can buy, with superb all-weather capability, safety ratings, and versatility.Better equipped and more expensive than ever, the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser is an off-road beast that offers some on-road comfort for its likely suburban lifestyle.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg13 mpg
Highway
29 mpg18 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD-
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
3834.4
Front Head Room (in)
41.438.3
Second Hip Room (in)
5358.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
5761
Passenger Volume (ft³)
108.3-
Second Head Room (in)
39.838.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.561.1
Front Leg Room (in)
4342.9
Passenger Capacity
58
Front Hip Room (in)
53.959.4
Third Shoulder Room (in)
-62.3
Third Leg Room (in)
-28.3
Third Hip Room (in)
-56.6
Third Head Room (in)
-35.8
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.777.9
Track Width, Front (in)
60.965
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.79.1
Length, Overall (in)
180.9194.9
Height, Overall (in)
66.474
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.164.8
Wheelbase (in)
103.9112.2
Liftover Height (in)
28.6-
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
34.443
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
45.9-
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
34.8-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
74.781.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
37.1-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
34.416.1
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
42.2-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
71.9-
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.613.9
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NANA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
YesYes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.813.6
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NANA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
YesYes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.924.6
Aux Fuel Tank Location
-Midship
Fuel Tank Location
-Midship
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-PinionRack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.838.7
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NANA
Spare Tire Order Code
NANA
Rear Tire Size
P225/60HR17P285/60VR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NANA
Front Tire Size
P225/60HR17P285/60VR18
Spare Tire Size
CompactFull-Size
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150810
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
15008100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
15008100
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
15008100
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150810
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3296-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
-7385
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 718 X 8
Front Wheel Material
SteelAluminum
Spare Wheel Material
SteelAluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 718 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
CompactFull-Size
Rear Wheel Material
SteelAluminum
Engine
Fuel System
Sequential MPISequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
174 @ 4100401 @ 3600
Engine Order Code
NANA
Displacement
2.5 L/1525.7 L/346
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 5800381 @ 5600
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded H-4Regular Unleaded V-8
Engine Oil Cooler
-Regular Duty
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
2213
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
2515
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
2918
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.971.43
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.691.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.454.79
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44-
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.301.84
Trans Type
68
Drivetrain
All Wheel DriveFour Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.781.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NANA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.643.79
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.892.81
Trans Order Code
NANA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
-0.82
Trans PTO Access
-No
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
-0.67
Transfer Case Power Take Off
-No
Summary
Body Style
Sport UtilitySport Utility
Vehicle Name
Subaru ForesterToyota Land Cruiser
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Double WishboneMulti-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone-
Suspension Type - Front
StrutDouble Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut-
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
-3.31
Axle Type - Rear
-Rigid Axle
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
-3.31
Axle Type - Front
-Independent
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.111.8
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
-
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-
Overall Side Crash Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating Driver
-
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-
Rollover Rating
-