Got my crosstrek in 2024. My thoughts since..
So I was able to snag a 2023 Crosstrek 6spd manual for $24.5k back in Fall 2024. It had just about 16k miles on it and it was a huge upgrade from my 2013 Dodge Dart.
The AWD is amazing on it. I had to build my confidence in the snow but she handles far superior than I imagined.
Gas mileage is nothing to brag about, but it’s not bad. I would put it at efficient.
I get a surprisingly huge amount of utility out of it especially with the back seats down.
Routine maintenance seems to be super easy on it.
The ride is very nice, it’s not stiff, definitely on the softer side but it doesn’t feel like I’m riding on air bags.
This summer I want to take it on some easy dirt trails just to see how it plays on that.
There’s a part of me that wishes the engine was a bit more powerful, but I think that’s normal.
Any recommendations on some upgrades? Been thinking about getting wheel spacers to compliment some new rims and tires…