XV CrossTrek Anyone getting one?

02wrxcruiser · 10-07-2012, 01:08 PM

Anyone in the NW area getting an XV crosstrek on here? just looking for some people to swap ideas and mods with in the Seattle area

Laura

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twigg107 · 10-07-2012, 07:57 PM

The wife and I thought about getting one for her but she thinks a forrester would be a better fit for our family. We might still test drive one just for the heck of it.

zigzag801 · 10-08-2012, 06:49 AM

The XV is just a glorified Outback Sport that is a little taller, and a little slower. So anything that fits on the new body style will most likely fit on the XV. My dad was tossing the idea around of getting one, but I think he is going to stick with his 2011 NA Impreza for a little bit longer and patiently wait for news about a new WRX. However, if they came out with a diesel version in the US I would be all over this haha.

BREWPUBEAVER · 10-08-2012, 12:13 PM

turbo diesel FTW

Subie_Noob_Brian · 11-12-2012, 04:30 AM

Test drove the car and now I have one coming in my name. Trading in my WRX =o

Whats everyones opinion about the car!? I like it!

Tosh · 11-12-2012, 06:30 AM

5 speed or CVT ? I like em, if I had the money I'd pick one up.

JTraction · 11-12-2012, 12:51 PM

Needs moar powa, otherwise awesome.

Subie_Noob_Brian · 11-12-2012, 02:07 PM

I drove the 5 speed. Stock suspension and gear box on the XV felt better than my stock 11 WRX did. The car isnt really lacking any daily driven power. We piled 5 people in the car at the dealer and went for a spin. Slow compared to my 300+WHP WRX but enough to get you around. Took it down a rough road and over some speed humps and the ride quality is FARRRRRR better than the 2012 forester.

I also took it up ~20 degree slope with all 5 passengers, 2nd gear going slow and made it up no problem. I almost had to floor it but never had to downshift.

To me this car is an upgrade from the forester is both looks and ride!

*one thing I wonder is how the shifter linkage is going to be. Wonder if I could run my 11 WRX short shifter and bushings in it. That would be nice :P

Big_Hitter · 11-12-2012, 03:05 PM

holding out for turbo model

SuperScubi · 11-12-2012, 03:07 PM

Woah... welcome back to WA Laura!

NWsoobie · 11-12-2012, 04:02 PM

A 3.6R version would be awesome. I bet insurance will be cheaper too Brian.

rob1n1 · 11-12-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twigg107

The wife and I thought about getting one for her but she thinks a forrester would be a better fit for our family. We might still test drive one just for the heck of it.

2014 Forester is coming... And looks awesome.

car_freak85 · 11-12-2012, 04:35 PM

My gf really likes it, but unless they release a diesel, 5spd or a real auto vs. the CVT, I think we're gonna wait for something better.

Her '96 legacy has almost 200k on it, but is still in pretty good condition.

hillsboro · 11-12-2012, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTraction

Needs moar powa, otherwise awesome.

^^^ really underpowered.

Economatic · 11-13-2012, 10:39 PM

My wife and I looked at one the first weekend they arrived. We were completely underwhelmed by the one we checked out--it was completely stripped down in white with that awful tan interior.

Need to see another one with all the options and trim level we want.

10-07-2012, 01:08 PM	#1
02wrxcruiser Scooby Newbie Member#: 150277 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Seattle/Maryland Vehicle: 2005 wrx wagon	XV CrossTrek Anyone getting one? Anyone in the NW area getting an XV crosstrek on here? just looking for some people to swap ideas and mods with in the Seattle area Laura * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-08-2012, 06:49 AM	#3
zigzag801 Scooby Newbie Member#: 225784 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Kirkland Vehicle: 2005 RS AW, 06 RBP wagon, Kawa Ninja	The XV is just a glorified Outback Sport that is a little taller, and a little slower. So anything that fits on the new body style will most likely fit on the XV. My dad was tossing the idea around of getting one, but I think he is going to stick with his 2011 NA Impreza for a little bit longer and patiently wait for news about a new WRX. However, if they came out with a diesel version in the US I would be all over this haha. Last edited by zigzag801; 10-08-2012 at 06:55 AM. Reason: Jealous of EU for having diesel Subaru's

11-12-2012, 04:30 AM	#5
Subie_Noob_Brian Scooby Specialist Member#: 288037 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Central, NC Vehicle: 2013 Orange XV 11' WRX sold	XV Crosstrek Test drove the car and now I have one coming in my name. Trading in my WRX =o Whats everyones opinion about the car!? I like it!

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10-07-2012, 07:57 PM	#2
twigg107 Scooby Specialist Member#: 119718 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Port Orchard, Wa Vehicle: 2008 STI DGM	The wife and I thought about getting one for her but she thinks a forrester would be a better fit for our family. We might still test drive one just for the heck of it.

10-08-2012, 12:13 PM	#4
BREWPUBEAVER Scooby Guru Member#: 84547 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PDX S-SE Vehicle: 06, Lafawnduh Fender rolling king	turbo diesel FTW

11-12-2012, 06:30 AM	#6
Tosh Scooby Newbie Member#: 118937 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Centralia, WA Vehicle: 86 GL 4x4 Lifted Silver/rust/mud	5 speed or CVT ? I like em, if I had the money I'd pick one up.

11-12-2012, 12:51 PM	#7
JTraction Scooby Specialist Member#: 206864 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: '11 E90 M3 '10 WRX (sold!)	Needs moar powa, otherwise awesome.

11-12-2012, 02:07 PM	#8
Subie_Noob_Brian Scooby Specialist Member#: 288037 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Central, NC Vehicle: 2013 Orange XV 11' WRX sold	I drove the 5 speed. Stock suspension and gear box on the XV felt better than my stock 11 WRX did. The car isnt really lacking any daily driven power. We piled 5 people in the car at the dealer and went for a spin. Slow compared to my 300+WHP WRX but enough to get you around. Took it down a rough road and over some speed humps and the ride quality is FARRRRRR better than the 2012 forester. I also took it up ~20 degree slope with all 5 passengers, 2nd gear going slow and made it up no problem. I almost had to floor it but never had to downshift. To me this car is an upgrade from the forester is both looks and ride! *one thing I wonder is how the shifter linkage is going to be. Wonder if I could run my 11 WRX short shifter and bushings in it. That would be nice :P

11-12-2012, 03:05 PM	#9
Big_Hitter Scooby Guru Member#: 10831 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Boise, ID Vehicle: 2011 Ferd Ranger 4x4 2009 FXT Stage2	holding out for turbo model

11-12-2012, 03:07 PM	#10
SuperScubi Scooby Specialist Member#: 233407 Join Date: Dec 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Kirkland, WA Vehicle: 2004 Aspen White STi DomTune380.5whp/415.8torq	Woah... welcome back to WA Laura!

11-12-2012, 04:02 PM	#11
NWsoobie Scooby Specialist Member#: 289516 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PNW Vehicle: 2012 WRX ISM	A 3.6R version would be awesome. I bet insurance will be cheaper too Brian.

11-12-2012, 04:35 PM	#13
car_freak85 Scooby Specialist Member#: 13530 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Cascadia Vehicle: EA63 , EA81T, EG33, EJ205	My gf really likes it, but unless they release a diesel, 5spd or a real auto vs. the CVT, I think we're gonna wait for something better. Her '96 legacy has almost 200k on it, but is still in pretty good condition.

11-13-2012, 10:39 PM	#15
Economatic Scooby Specialist Member#: 220091 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland Vehicle: 2009 WRX Sedan	My wife and I looked at one the first weekend they arrived. We were completely underwhelmed by the one we checked out--it was completely stripped down in white with that awful tan interior. Need to see another one with all the options and trim level we want.