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I said I would NEVER drive a Subaru

By S Thrower written on 02-08-2016

There appears to be a stigma about people who drive a Subaru. When I told family and friends that my wife and I were looking at the Subaru line, several of them said, ''You guys are anything but liberal or vegetarian. Why would you drive THAT car?'' There were also snide comments about sexual orientation and gluten allergies and hugging trees. My wife and I don't really fit the apparent perceived Subaru - driving demographic, but we also didn't care that there appears to be a stigma. We just wanted to get the best car for the best price point. During tons of research and test driving, we kept coming back to the Subaru. Ultimately, we purchased one; a 2016 Crosstrek Premium with silver paint and black cloth interior. The Crosstrek is a wonderfully agile, sturdy vehicle. But it does have some drawbacks. First, the pro's: Fuel economy, handling, steering, safety in any weather, comfortable seats, all-wheel drive, ground clearance, audio. The con's: Pronounced road noise on the highway, lackluster acceleration, ''cheap'' - looking interior design. I'm not 25 anymore, or 45 for that matter, so going 0-60 in 4 seconds isn't a priority. So the lack of acceleration wasn't a deal-breaker when I first looked at the car. Aspects of the interior, such as the audio control knobs, look like unimpressive, cheap, low-end plastic. It's not a perfect car. What drew me to it, versus the Outback or Forester, was the ground clearance. It sits higher, which means you can slice through snow and ice somewhat easier than with other models in the line. All-wheel drive and responsive, tight steering were also big draws. The car handles rough patches of road with ease, even with a fairly short wheelbase. Bumps are dampened nicely by the suspension on the car. It handles corners without a lot of lean. I'm 6-2 and 215; the Crosstrek has plenty of leg and headroom, and I can enter/exit the car with ease. But...get above 50 or 60 mph and there is pronounced road noise; the higher ground clearance AND the cross bars on the roof rack probably are the culprits. Around town, the car gets 28 mpg, and on the highway, even with the noise, it fetches 35 mpg for me. That's outstanding, having sold a Jeep Liberty which got 23 mpg on the highway. But ultimately, the things which sold me on the Subaru are it's legendary reputations for longevity, reliability and safety. The Crosstrek is fun to drive, true, but my goal is to get 300,000 miles out of it. I know three people who've owned various Subaru models and, to a person, they all say the car just kept going and going and going. Sure, there are other car lines which have reputations for longevity...Toyota, Honda, Nissan. But the pricepoint for the nicely appointed 2016 Crosstrek Premium was unbelievable. We got the car, new, in the low 20's, which, combined with $8000 down and 1.9% APR, means we'll pay a couple hundred bucks a month for the car. That was the most outstanding part of buying the Crosstrek. I'll deal with the stigma for such a great car at such a great price.

Lots of Room & Comfort

By KLee written on 12-30-2015

I never "LOVE" a vehicle. I love this one. I have driven in snow, ice, rain, fog and used it to climb paved mountains. I totally disagree with the review that says it doesn't have much power. I have had no problems with acceleration or climbing. The gas mileage is amazing. I am getting close to 400 miles per fill up. For this reason I haven't driven my Mercedes ML350 since I bought the Subaru. It may go on Craigslist soon. Very roomy. My son fits fine with lots of leg room and headroom. He is 6'5. Ample backseat space. The body type looks much more luxury than any of the Subaru's. I went to buy a Forester and walked away the Limited Crosstrek. If I have any complaint it would be the orange stitching on the leather seats.

After 1 year

By Ron Rennie written on 05-18-2016

After a year and a half of ownership, I'm still happy with the gas mileage. We average 30 mpg on a daily bases and 33 when we travel to the city 250 miles away. Getting in and out of this vehicle while my sciatica is acting up is very painful. We almost traded for a Buick Oncore just a few months into ownership, but we would have taken too much of a loss on the trade. I'm now at a better position to look for a different vehicle. Day to day driving makes me hate the manual transmission between first and second gear. The car jerks from too low of gear in first and needs to be shifted very soon after getting in motion, to second gear to have any smoothness. Yet the car is too weak to start off in second gear. It is November (Thanksgiving week) and we are preparing for the second winter of driving the Crosstrek. We've found the defrosters and heater leaves much to be desired in this vehicle. Handling and traction are it's high points.

Great car, Cheap Paint!

By tbg written on 07-06-2016

Took a star off my overall rating for the cheap paint they use, which scratches easily and shows, especially if you have a dark color. I have some shrubs on one side of my driveway, and my other cars can brush them without a problem. No so with the Subaru. Apparently, the paint issue is a common complaint on Subaru owners forums.

...and 3 make's us a 'subie family'

By Jimie written on 05-27-2016

First, let me explain my title. We (up until about 2 weeks ago) owned 2 Subaru's and one Hyundai. I have always loved Subaru's but somehow ended up driving the Hyundai, my wife the Forrester (2014) and my daughter the Outback (2009) . My daughter will be entering college in 2 months so my wife and I thought it was about time to get her into a new vehicle that we could count on for her safety and security. Of course we started at Subaru and to be honest did not go any farther. The Crosstrek immediately became our car of choice. From the interior and engine to the AWD and Eyesight package this (for us at least) was a no brainer. We already know of the Subaru quality and of course I expect nothing less from this vehicle. Engine seems quiet (despite some reviews). The ride is very good for a small vehicle (again despite some reviews). The power of the engine is just fine unless I guess you plan on drag-racing! The interior really nice as it appears Subaru added a few more 'classy' touches to the standard Subie package. Very easy to get in and out of as well as being comfortable. The eyesight package was an added bonus (mostly for the wife and I as it made (us) feel more safe for (her)). The AWD is always a plus on any type of roadway but especially wet and/or snowy. We are all very pleased with the car...and the best part is I got rid of the Hyundai and get my daughters 2009 Outback with 60,000 miles! YEAH!

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Features: AWD/4WD , Alarm , Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Aux Audio Inputs , Back-up camera , Bluetooth , Fold Flat Rear Seats , Post-collision safety system , Rear Bench Seats , Stability Control , Tire Pressure Warning , Trip Computer , USB Inputs , Heated seats , Blind Spot Monitoring , Sunroof/Moonroof , Apple Carplay/Android Auto , Auto Climate Control , Leather Seats , Keyless Entry/Start , Adaptive Cruise Control , Lane Departure Warning , Pre-collision safety system , Navigation , Power Driver Seat , Upgraded Headlights , Automatic Emergency Braking .

Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic , Manual .

Fuel Type: regular unleaded .

Drivetrain: all wheel drive .

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Used Subaru Crosstrek by Year

Vehicle	Deals	Starting Price	Total Available
Vehicle	Deals	From	Available
2018 Subaru Crosstrek	-	$28,173	1 listings
2017 Subaru Crosstrek	1 Great Deal 1 Great	$20,500	2 listings
2016 Subaru Crosstrek	-	$16,425	7 listings

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consumers review the Subaru Crosstrek

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Used Subaru Crosstrek for Sale in Columbus, OH

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consumers review the Subaru Crosstrek

consumers review the Subaru Crosstrek

Buying a used Subaru Crosstrek in Columbus, OH

Used Subaru Crosstrek by Year

More Used Subaru Crosstrek Vehicles in Columbus, OH

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$23,998^*

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$20,700^*

$24,100^*

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$20,114^*

$20,500^*

$27,600^*

$19,989^*

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