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We have that plant and nettles too, just not a whole lot of it. We were on a hike a few yrs ago and my sons GF got into nettles, I put some moss on the affected area and it took away the irritation immediately! So cool how nature can hurt but it can also heal

 

Very nice... Congratulations on the new ride.

 

I was worried that I’d miss the 4Runners 6 cylinder and was bummed the Crosstrek didn’t come in a manual, but this thing is so zippy, even on the Cyn roads! So far no regrets!
I’m curious about your MPG once you swap out your tires, keep us posted would ya?

 

That looks pretty badarse, and I like those tires!

 

For whatever reason, it is really on the increase here in Cali. I used to only see it in AZ but starting a few years ago, I started seeing it here a little bit and then a little more the following year and this year its everywhere.

 

I really like these, they are on my short list, but just can't commit without a bigger engine.
Hoping they come out with an XT version in the future.

 

Those appear to be Falken Wildpeak AT3W, which is what I have on my truck. If you, or anyone, decide to get an all terrain tire I can not recommend those highly enough, especially if you drive in the snow at all. They're comparatively inexpensive, but I'd use them regardless of cost. I was blown away by how they performed in both deep unplowed snow, and hard packed snow and ice. Unstoppable really. Great in rain as well. No real mud experience thus far. They will obviously be a little noisier and rougher riding than your all seasons, but it's not bad. My mileage dropped about 1 mpg, but that was from a tire that was a little more all terrain leaning than what comes on a passenger car, so you might experience a bit more of a drop.

 

Sadly, I don't know that we'll ever see a bigger engine from Subaru again. As of the introduction of the 2020 Outback there is no longer anything but 4cylinder engines across the range. Even the large Ascent is a turbo 4. An XT verison would be sweet though.

 

Damn nice work! You happy he quit The Path?

 

There's a Crosstrek message board out there and most people claim they've lost 2-3 mpg. http://www.subaruxvforum.com/forum/

 

I think Subaru’s plan for the Crosstrek is to keep it an economy car. We would have seen a turbo motor in it by now otherwise.

They dropped the turbo models in the Forester with the update a year ago. I was bummed because that was one of the vehicles I was hoping to get one day in the future.

I hear that the 2.4L turbo motor in the Ascent has plenty of giddy-up.

 

That'all I want in the Crosstrek! Just drop a 2.0T in, all is good.

Needs: Hatch/wagon, manual transmission, AWD, slight lift/safari potential, 2.0T with 0-60 of 7sec or better.
VW Alltrack is probably closest, but scared of the VW reliability curse. Fingers crossed that Toyota comes out with a hot hatch version of the Corolla.

 

Can't you get most of that in a late model hot rod Civic?

 

What about the new Toyota Rav4 Adventure?? It has a 2.5l motor...

 

Yeah, on my short list. The R is too much $$$ and I don't need that many ponies. The Si is perfect in that regard, but doesn't have a hatch. Base engine in the sport is too itty-bitty IMHO.
But they lack AWD and a lift. And the styling is basically horrendous.

 

MT was disappointed in the power, or lack thereof, of the 2.5L motor in this vehicle.

 

Just get a newer last gen Forester XT and be done with it.

 

Getting closer! But for me, too big, too tall. Don't believe it has a third pedal.

I want the Crosstrek size, but with 50 more horsies, keeping the MT.

A GTI grade interior would be nice as well, but I can dream...

 

It don't....but we can put one in and you can just put the shifter in "sport" mode.

 

I like your thinking!

 

VW Alltrack coming close...

 

If you decide to roll the dice on VW (as a family we've had mostly good long term experience with multiple cars, but the bad experience has been bad), and like aftermarket stuff, APR has come out with the APR Plus line of ECU tunes for most VAG cars, including the Alltrack. It bumps power and torque considerable, up to 234 and 273 respectively in the Alltrack. You lose the factory powertrain warranty, but APR provides a warranty through their dealer network that matches the terms of the dealer warranty, and I'd probably trust a good Euro shop as much if not more than the dealer for repairs anyway. I think that would be a slick sleeper ride.

 

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True. It is a clever mod of the Impreza. The only negative thing my son says about his Crosstrek is the lack of power but he says he is willing to put up with it to get good gas mileage.
My RAV4 is AWD and has way more power but eats gas especially in town.
He gets much better gas mileage.
Other than in slippery conditions the RAV4’s AWD is pretty useless. No ground clearance either. Clearance is even worse since I added a hitch.
The Crosstrek is off-road capable and should take @mountaingirl sara where she wants to go. Not exactly a truck but a good compromise.

 

This is awesome, Ryan! Thanks for putting the time and energy into it!

 

Maybe you accidentally brought it back with you from AZ

 

Seriously, what a great cause! @MrGreedom

 

Glad to read this! I’m still scrutinizing the mileage, especially on San Fransisquito Cyn!

 

I wonder why they don’t offer manual?

 

Thanks!