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Old 02-11-2019, 01:56 AM   #26
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That turbo 4 in the Crosstrek would have me at the dealership in like 0.2 seconds.

They'll never do it.
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Old 02-11-2019, 08:17 AM   #27
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Hmm just from memory...

1996 Legacy 2.5GT 155hp
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A simple 'yes' would have sufficed.

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Old 02-11-2019, 10:04 AM   #28
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A simple 'yes' would have sufficed.

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Yes or no answer? With no details? On an internet forum? No way!

Oh add the 2014 Crosstrek Hybrid
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Old 02-11-2019, 10:50 AM   #29
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EJ255/7 in GD era. If any XT vehicle makes sense it's the Crosstrek. It's name is literally that. It's also a successful model with a demographic that might support a performance carute.
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Old 02-11-2019, 11:25 AM   #30
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EJ255/7 in GD era. If any XT vehicle makes sense it’s the Crosstrek. It’s name is literally that. It’s also a successful model with a demographic that might support a performance carute.
I thought Crosstrek was XV.

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Old 02-11-2019, 12:08 PM   #31
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Hmm just from memory...

1996 Legacy 2.5GT 155hp
1997 Legacy 2.5GT 165hp
1998 Impreza 2.5RS DOHC
1999 Impreza 2.5RS SOHC
2002 Outback 3.0R
2004 Baja Turbo
2007(?) Legacy 3.0R

I know I am forgetting one... Anyone want to help me out?
Hmm, so back when Subaru cared about performance. Got it, thanks!
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Old 02-11-2019, 12:11 PM   #32
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I thought Crosstrek was XV.

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come on, take the bait...
X (cross) T(rek)
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Old 02-11-2019, 12:11 PM   #33
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That turbo 4 in the Crosstrek would have me at the dealership in like 0.2 seconds.

They'll never do it.
I would think they’d put the 1.6T in it at some point. Honda is putting Subaru to shame with the 1.5T. It makes the Civic fun to drive again.
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Old 02-11-2019, 12:28 PM   #34
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A WRX'd Crosstrek would have absolutely kept me from buying my R.

But now we'll likely be replacing our Outback with a new VW Atlas instead of a Subaru Ascent, because both the wife and I have been blown away at the niceties provided in a high-end VW.

Subaru just lost customers. As many of us have said, don't screw over the enthusiasts...
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Old 02-11-2019, 12:49 PM   #35
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A WRX'd Crosstrek would have absolutely kept me from buying my R.

But now we'll likely be replacing our Outback with a new VW Atlas instead of a Subaru Ascent, because both the wife and I have been blown away at the niceties provided in a high-end VW.

Subaru just lost customers. As many of us have said, don't screw over the enthusiasts...
VW seems to pick up what Subaru drops.
2019 Alltrak SEL wagon now has a 6MT to go with the 1.8T. Very tempting if you can find one with a good discount.
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Old 02-11-2019, 01:02 PM   #36
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A WRX'd Crosstrek would have absolutely kept me from buying my R.

But now we'll likely be replacing our Outback with a new VW Atlas instead of a Subaru Ascent, because both the wife and I have been blown away at the niceties provided in a high-end VW.

Subaru just lost customers. As many of us have said, don't screw over the enthusiasts...
And they don't seem to give 2 flying F's.

I'm now 3 vehicles past booby, all different manu's. VW, Nissan, and Ford. And my next purchase will be an AWD Honda. So long.....
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Old 02-11-2019, 01:22 PM   #37
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Hmm just from memory...

1996 Legacy 2.5GT 155hp
1997 Legacy 2.5GT 165hp
1998 Impreza 2.5RS DOHC
1999 Impreza 2.5RS SOHC
2002 Outback 3.0R
2004 Baja Turbo
2007(?) Legacy 3.0R

I know I am forgetting one... Anyone want to help me out?
Gen 1 Legacy turbo. IIRC the turbo came out 1 or 2 years after the Legacy was released.
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Old 02-11-2019, 01:27 PM   #38
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VW seems to pick up what Subaru drops.
2019 Alltrak SEL wagon now has a 6MT to go with the 1.8T. Very tempting if you can find one with a good discount.
The market is very small if that is true. Combined Golf Sportwagen and Alltrak sales were ~14k units in 2018 (VW does not break them out); this is really not that high given that includes FWD and AWD models. When I bought a 2014 FWD Jetta Sportwagen TDI, sales were in the mid 20k's. One would have thought the raised 4WD would have added significant sales.
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Old 02-11-2019, 01:29 PM   #39
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We've been talking about a XT XTrek for years now. Ever since the Levorg was held back. But we finally have an XT Outback to ponder instead and I'm grateful for that. Not the CVT mind you, but I was prepared to buy the Levorg if it were CVT only, so not going to piss on it. I really wish VTD was in the cards. There's no mention of it so I guess there could be the possibility. Perhaps in the Legacy XT. Doubtful.

At the end of the NASIOC day, I'd rather buy an XT Legacy or Outback over a Forester XT.
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Old 02-11-2019, 02:14 PM   #40
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We’ve been talking about a XT XTrek for years now. Ever since the Levorg was held back. But we finally have an XT Outback to ponder instead and I’m grateful for that. Not the CVT mind you, but I was prepared to buy the Levorg if it were CVT only, so not going to piss on it. I really wish VTD was in the cards. There’s no mention of it so I guess there could be the possibility. Perhaps in the Legacy XT. Doubtful.

At the end of the NASIOC day, I’d rather buy an XT Legacy or Outback over a Forester XT.
I hadn't thought about it, but if I got really sick of my Impreza and wanted a turbo wagon if there was no hatch STI, I might wind up in an OBXT.
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Old 02-11-2019, 02:39 PM   #41
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We’ve been talking about a XT XTrek for years now. Ever since the Levorg was held back. But we finally have an XT Outback to ponder instead and I’m grateful for that. Not the CVT mind you, but I was prepared to buy the Levorg if it were CVT only, so not going to piss on it. I really wish VTD was in the cards. There’s no mention of it so I guess there could be the possibility. Perhaps in the Legacy XT. Doubtful.

At the end of the NASIOC day, I’d rather buy an XT Legacy or Outback over a Forester XT.
Why would you buy an Outback XT but not the Outback 3.6R? More linear power, no need for premium? Same price (maybe even cheaper than the 2.4T).

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Why would you buy an Outback XT but not the Outback 3.6R? More linear power, no need for premium? Same price (maybe even cheaper than the 2.4T).

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I was waiting for OBXT because of gas mileage, and maybe gas grade, but with a turbo I know I'd always give it the most premium gas.
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Old 02-11-2019, 03:01 PM   #43
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A WRX'd Crosstrek would have absolutely kept me from buying my R.

But now we'll likely be replacing our Outback with a new VW Atlas instead of a Subaru Ascent, because both the wife and I have been blown away at the niceties provided in a high-end VW.

Subaru just lost customers. As many of us have said, don't screw over the enthusiasts...
Atlas compared to the Ascent isn't even a comparison, you clearly have no feel for the market or quality.
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Old 02-11-2019, 05:07 PM   #44
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Why would you buy an Outback XT but not the Outback 3.6R? More linear power, no need for premium? Same price (maybe even cheaper than the 2.4T).

--kC
Subaru says FA24DIT runs on 87.
Ascent's owners manual recommends 87 AKI and says nothing about running premium or even mid-grade gas for better/best performance.
I'm skeptical, to say the least. I would personally run 91 in that thing.
But, on paper, assuming 87 gas is fine, an FA24DIT Outback *might* be peppier at elevation compared to an EZ36 Outback.
It's hard to say right now, but the Outback XT *might* be a tiny bit lighter than the outgoing 3.6R. One can hope .
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Why would you buy an Outback XT but not the Outback 3.6R? More linear power, no need for premium? Same price (maybe even cheaper than the 2.4T).

--kC
The mucho heavier Ascent is equal to or even quicker (definitely at elevation) on regular gas than an Outback 3.6R. I drove an Outback 3.6R to compare to my Legacy GT wagon. Does not compare. Can’t wait to see what kind of beans the OBXT got.
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Old 02-11-2019, 07:43 PM   #46
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I would think they’d put the 1.6T in it at some point. Honda is putting Subaru to shame with the 1.5T. It makes the Civic fun to drive again.
Yup. I have a '17 Civic hatch with the 1.5T. It's awfully quick for a basic commuter car. Plus I'm averaging 36mpg over the ~19k miles I've put on it. I just really want AWD and some ground clearance for snow, camping, etc.
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Old 02-11-2019, 09:37 PM   #47
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Yup. I have a '17 Civic hatch with the 1.5T. It's awfully quick for a basic commuter car. Plus I'm averaging 36mpg over the ~19k miles I've put on it. I just really want AWD and some ground clearance for snow, camping, etc.
I have snow tires on mine and it's great in snow. I think I'd want AWD if it was over 200 hp, although the GTI drove fine with the LSD.
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Old 02-11-2019, 10:50 PM   #48
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I have snow tires on mine and it's great in snow. I think I'd want AWD if it was over 200 hp, although the GTI drove fine with the LSD.
I wonder if I could get away with just snow tires... We live on a STEEP (~15%) hill.
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Old 02-11-2019, 11:27 PM   #49
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That turbo 4 in the Crosstrek would have me at the dealership in like 0.2 seconds.

They'll never do it.
Welp.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/subaru-says-crosstrek-popular-get-turbocharged-version/
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That makes zero sense to me. They want to wait until their stock wanes before they'd invest more time and money into a turbo model?

If anything it makes more sense to sell a higher trim, premium model while sales are high, because you're more guaranteed to sell them.
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