New Subaru Forester - Bargain or Risk?

[Kinnock]

I'm looking for a new 4x4 SUV, and the Thai built Forrester looks good value at 1.1M to 1.4M THB depending on spec.

 

There's a new model due in 2025, but it will be imported from Japan, as Subaru are stopping production in Thailand- and so the new model may cost over 2M THB.

 

I can't decide if that means the current Forrester is a bargain, or to be avoided?

[JeffersLos]

13 minutes ago, Kinnock said:

1.1M to 1.4M THB

 

Maybe you can get a further discount on it being the ugliest vehicle known to man. 

[it is what it is]

owned one 15 years ago, not the most stylish but an excellent car

[goldenmile]

I bought a Subaru XV in June at the reduced price of 1.1 million baht - the price is back up to 1.4 million now - but with extras thrown in instead like free maintenance for 5 years or something.

 

My fear would be that Subaru completely pulls out of Thailand leaving no one to honour guarantees or carry out the servicing / supply of spare parts etc. Although they say they are staying in Thailand I notice the Subaru Nakhon Pathom dealership has announced closure at the end of this month.