It got traded for the Subaru. It just didn't work having two trucks and there was some mechanical issues that were rearing their ugly head and the reason the previous owner traded the truck in...
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It got traded for the Subaru. It just didn't work having two trucks and there was some mechanical issues that were rearing their ugly head and the reason the previous owner traded the truck in...
How are you liking it; how it’s reliability, especially its CVT, what’s you’re take on it?
I like Crosstrek CV the most; Im interested in the next model of Crosstrek, maybe in couple of years
As far as reliability, I'm not sure yet as we just got it the middle of August. So far the maintenance has been done on it, besides spark plugs. I can't physically fit my hands in the drivers side to even get the coil pack, so unfortunately that'll have to be done at a shop. It did get a fuel pump early on in its life. It was a certified used so it has a 84mo/100K mile powertrain warranty and I got a Subaru bumper to bumper 84mo/100K warranty (it wasn't that much). Hopefully any issues will happen within that time.
I actually really like the CVT. It has "shift" points into it so it does have some standard automatic feel, but you know it's a CVT. It seems to always be in the needed powerband. It will go up the steep 10% grade mountain just fine. Subaru makes its own CVT and has been around for some time. Reading online it looks like they've worked the bugs out of it.
For a heavier vehicle it seems to keep hovering around 30mpg with my driving. Not too bad considering it's moving all that AWD stuff around.
I really like it, it's a pretty versatile vehicle. Plenty of interior room and is quiet. The Boxer engine is a little quirky and can be a little noisy, but that's the nature of it. I've yet to drive it in the snow, but it does pretty good in the rain. I suspect it will do better in the lesser amounts of snow/ice than the Tacoma left in 2WD.
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A little before and after. Having the same bolt pattern as a Miata is nice. Instead of buying new tires for the 14" stock steelies, I got 17" Mazda Miata take-offs with like new tires, for less money.
So far I've done the following OE wheel swaps:
- 19" Infiniti G35 Rays on a 2006 Altima.
- 18" Mustang GT wheels on a Infiniti M35.
- 17" Mustang Ecoboost wheels on a 2006 Toyota Camry.
- 17" Jeep Gladiator wheels on 1990 GMC Sierra (in the background of the "after" pic)
- 17" Mazda Miata wheels on a Hyundai Accent
Why? Because take-offs are often very cheap on Craigslist or FB Marketplace, and often come with brand new tires. Looks are improved, and money saved over buying new tires for the stock wheels. Win-win for a cheapskate like me
So far I've done the following OE wheel swaps:
- 19" Infiniti G35 Rays on a 2006 Altima.
- 18" Mustang GT wheels on a Infiniti M35.
- 17" Mustang Ecoboost wheels on a 2006 Toyota Camry.
- 17" Jeep Gladiator wheels on 1990 GMC Sierra (in the background of the "after" pic)
- 17" Mazda Miata wheels on a Hyundai Accent
Why? Because take-offs are often very cheap on Craigslist or FB Marketplace, and often come with brand new tires. Looks are improved, and money saved over buying new tires for the stock wheels. Win-win for a cheapskate like me
Currently in the stable:
The mom mobile, and family road trip couch.
My new daily driver. First tank yielded 34.5MPG, despite very spirited driving. Great success.
The workhorse.
Spare car at the moment. Probably will sell soon.
The mom mobile, and family road trip couch.
My new daily driver. First tank yielded 34.5MPG, despite very spirited driving. Great success.
The workhorse.
Spare car at the moment. Probably will sell soon.
Dropped a friend off at their house and thought this was slightly photogenic...
Then decided to be a bad boy....
Then decided to be a bad boy....
I title this picture "Money$uckers", Look close, there's a puppy.
Another dog and Rover pic...after I located and installed NOS (make that NO$$$) NADA spec front signal lights....little bit oversized, maybe a bit ugly, but original.
When I was skimming through the titles, I thought this thread was going to be about showing your scars.
My 2017 F-Type and 2009 F150:
our grocery getter; now in November it will be full 6 years of ownership; currently @101K miles
I changed its fuel cap thus far, so no light bulls have been replaced since the original purchase
completely fulfilled our expectations!
my Accord from the above i'm expecting more of the same, its been great since I got it in May 2020
I changed its fuel cap thus far, so no light bulls have been replaced since the original purchase
completely fulfilled our expectations!
my Accord from the above i'm expecting more of the same, its been great since I got it in May 2020
When the wheel barrow is too small, you're reminded you have a truck to haul stuff to the burn pile!
