Might be in the market for one soon. Likely new or few years old. Daily drive situation.
Thoughts them?
Thoughts them?
Subaru Crosstrek?
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Mom has a 15 Crosstrek with the 2.0 .while no race car its fine around town and ive done highway too and it keeps right up with all the F1 cars and trucks no problem.I like it for what it is and it was the easiest car for her to get in and out of due to its height.Drive one and see
My son has a 21 Crosstrek 2.Slow with a CVT. It’s a fuel diluter too, gaining on the dipstick. But it’s been a really good car. Good economical and reliable transportation.
The manual is slower than the cvt which can keep the engine at peak power band. I'm surprised the non-turbo dilutes that much but not too surprised.
Slow is good. It would be for the wife and she has a lead foot.
Dilution though not ideal doesn’t scare me off. I’d be ok with going up a grade or more frequently changes.
Dilution though not ideal doesn’t scare me off. I’d be ok with going up a grade or more frequently changes.
A pretty fair number of them are at the wholesale dealer auctions. These vehicles don't have the same popularity than they did in the past.
If you're looking for one, plenty of folks here have bought a vehicle through my car buying service. All the vehicles are purchased at the wholesale cost plus $700. That's it.
Also here's a study I co-developed which highlights the better model years for an Impreza.
Since the Crosstrek is an Impreza in drag and the VIN doesn't allow for a model distinction, you should assume that they are one and the same. We have inspected nearly 13,000 vehicles that have the Impreza/Crosstrek chassis at this point.
Feel free to PM me with what you're choosing to persue. All the best.
If you're looking for one, plenty of folks here have bought a vehicle through my car buying service. All the vehicles are purchased at the wholesale cost plus $700. That's it.
Also here's a study I co-developed which highlights the better model years for an Impreza.
Since the Crosstrek is an Impreza in drag and the VIN doesn't allow for a model distinction, you should assume that they are one and the same. We have inspected nearly 13,000 vehicles that have the Impreza/Crosstrek chassis at this point.
Feel free to PM me with what you're choosing to persue. All the best.
Do not buy any Subaru without their 10/100k extended warranty. That’s all I will say.
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I would listen @The Critic , but I will say, be extra careful that the one you are thinking of was not used as a Land Cruiser and had oversized wheels with BFG KO2's on it.
Great car that was hit with the ugly stick on the interior and exterior from their older models. Hate the interior and infotainment.
Service the CVT.
Service the CVT.
Subaru’s are great cars. I’ve taken many over 200k miles on just routine maintenance.
How tall is your wife? We looked at the previous generation which was to 2022 and the sight lines for anyone short were awful. All the Subi's seems that way actually. Just pointing it out.
Do they have space for a full size spare in the new one? Thats also on my do not buy list. No full size spare, no buy. Laugh if you like. Its served me well.
Do they have space for a full size spare in the new one? Thats also on my do not buy list. No full size spare, no buy. Laugh if you like. Its served me well.
My DIL had a '19 Subaru Crosstrek (purchased new) until it was replaced with a '23 Mazda CX-5 last year. In 5 years and ~95K miles of ownership, the driver's side CV axle had to be replaced twice for clicking noises when making tight turns. It appears that excessive wear results from the CV joint's extreme articulation angle which is exacerbated by the Crosstrek's short symmetrical length axles.
We also had to replace a rear wheel bearing that failed around 75K miles. If you search online for Subaru problems, both issues are common for various Subaru platforms. It was an OK daily driver, but was gutless with the CVT. She liked the Crosstrek, but absolutely LOVES the CX-5, by comparison.
We also had to replace a rear wheel bearing that failed around 75K miles. If you search online for Subaru problems, both issues are common for various Subaru platforms. It was an OK daily driver, but was gutless with the CVT. She liked the Crosstrek, but absolutely LOVES the CX-5, by comparison.
5’4. IDK on the spare. The Toyota and Chevy didn’t come with one either. Had to order separately.
I've got a '21 Limited (2.5L) as a daily driver and I -really- like it! My sister also has a '24 Premium and loves it as well.
I'm 6'5" and don't have any issues with it.
I wanted a NA engine. I'm not a fan of those small t/c'd motors manufactures are using these days.
I'm 6'5" and don't have any issues with it.
I wanted a NA engine. I'm not a fan of those small t/c'd motors manufactures are using these days.
Picked up a 25' MY. The 2.5L is adequate and the CVT seems decent so far. I like that they use a decent size fuel tank in these. That was our biggest complaint for the CX-30 we had.
Sister in law recently bought a ‘25 CrossTrek. I was chauffeur for my wife and her in her new car for a couple hour road trip. Road noise and power are ok but not great. It did feel well built, and has decent interior room.
