by "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
Published 12/10/2017 at 13:00
by "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
Published 12/10/2017 at 13:00
Tags: Save the manuals... Because I'll never be in a financial position to afford a new car so I'm putting that burden on everyone else.
STARS: 7
I was at the bank Saturday morning, when I came across this brand new Crosstrek with a special surprise inside:
"Spaceball-Two" (spaceball-two)
12/10/2017 at 13:05, STARS: 2
My sister in law bought one recently with a manual. It’s a fun little car. The back seats are not nearly big enough though
"Dusty Ventures" (dustyventures)
12/10/2017 at 13:11, STARS: 5
That trans and a turbo engine and I’d buy one so fast
"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
12/10/2017 at 13:12, STARS: 0
The new Crosstreks are actually really nice inside.
"Matsayz" (matsayz)
12/10/2017 at 13:38, STARS: 3
I was just talking to a car loving co-worker last week about the Crosstrek. We both agreed that if they gave it a better engine we’d buy one. They just seem meh right now. I do like the improved rear end and taillights
"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
12/10/2017 at 14:05, STARS: 0
Have they fixed the engine issues that older Crosstreks are known for? I have a friend who has a first-gen and it is on it’s third engine now! :S
I really miss my old 2002 Impreza and have considered a newer Subie as a replacement for the Accent when the time comes, but that has sortof made me wonder...
"Dusty Ventures" (dustyventures)
12/10/2017 at 14:06, STARS: 1
I honestly have no idea
"Cash Rewards" (cashrewards)
12/10/2017 at 14:24, STARS: 3
I test drove one as a formality before purchase, and walked away because the engine was so bad. I know there’s at least one person on oppo with the same story.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
12/10/2017 at 14:33, STARS: 1
My friend has a ‘16. Backseats feel spacious to me, but I suppose that’s because the backseat I have is so small.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
12/10/2017 at 14:34, STARS: 3
The engine is truly awful. 0 to 60 in 30 years.
"winterlegacy, here 'till the end" (winterlegacy)
12/10/2017 at 14:39, STARS: 0
Compared to a ‘98 Legacy, they’re far more spacious.
"Alf Romio" (alfromio)
12/10/2017 at 18:47, STARS: 0
anemic engine or not I want one
"Cash Rewards" (cashrewards)
12/10/2017 at 18:48, STARS: 3
The only response to more throttle was just more unpleasant noise
"wafflesnfalafel" (wafflesnfalafel1)
12/10/2017 at 21:04, STARS: 1
I’m glad they made the 6spd available (over the 5 from last year.) I think there likely would be a market for an “XT” version, but I’m thinking that most of the “no power!” complaints are that it’s simply most folks experience with a CVT. They are different and it is set up to get good mileage (which it does for a jacked up unibody rig.) The suspension is set up loosey goosey too. So you get a “tall” hatch that rides comfortably, is easy to drive, gets decent gas mileage and has a decent awd system. It absolutely is not a performance vehicle in any shape or form. Not sure about the back seat comments - it is much bigger than the Mazda3 and even the Altima from personal experience - though cargo space is a bit tight behind.
"boxrocket" (boxrocket)
12/10/2017 at 22:31, STARS: 0
Well, it IS a compact. If you need second row space in a subaru, wait for the Ascent.