There's a Facebook group for Alltrack owners. They are big on tires and wheels discussions.
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A safe vehicle or better gas mileage??? I got my answer yesterday
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Really great to know. I'm really into wheels and tires. I'm going to have to build one on VW's website
and then drag Michael off to a dealership. I'll get him to buy one first and then we'll go from there ha ha.
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I have an Impreza (same body as Crosstrek). My skis (168 cm) fit diagonally. If I have to put my SOs in too (longer), I start to worry about the skis. They fit, but to avoid scratching, dinging up edges, etc, we'd have to wrap skis or put in bags. Which we don't do.Diagonally is how they fit. I took my skis and physically put them in Terry's crosstrek and there seemed to be a ton of room to spare. Both seats folded down. In fairness I didn't sit in the front seat and move the seats to where I'd need them, etc. Terry's a little shorter than I am so not sure what position her front seats were in. That could make a difference too. Also, our skis range from 163-177 so I only put the 163cm ones in. You are right, I'd definitely need to do some more investigating before getting one
How picky can you be, you are driving a Smurf Blue Jeep?
Out the door pricing (plus title fees) are in the low $20's to low $30's. IMHO no comparison to the drive to the CrossTrek.I'd have to sit in one and see if it speaks to me
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How picky can you be, you are driving a Smurf Blue Jeep?
Out the door pricing (plus title fees) are in the low $20's to low $30's. IMHO no comparison to the drive to the CrossTrek.
Hahaha you funny man
. I only wanted bright blue, fire engine red or bright orange.Wow great pricing. That's cheaper than a fully loaded wrangler.
I do like being high up though.
Bright red
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That's why I like having plastic bumpers in the front and back. I feel that saves me from a lot of grief.
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Bright red
Decent rims too
While those are VW wheels, they are not stock for either size.
Have you seen the subie vs vw thread, @surfsnowgirl? That has me wanting my next car to be an Alltrack or Sportwagen. I grew up with VWs, and while my Impreza is fine, it doesn't drive like a VW.
See, she is a smart woman that @luliski, she gets a cookie.
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I want a cookie too
@lulski. I will check out that thread. I'm definitely intrigued.
I still remember that jetta loaner I had when my vehicle was being repaired years ago. I had so much fun driving that damn thing try could have kept my car.
@lulski. I will check out that thread. I'm definitely intrigued.
I still remember that jetta loaner I had when my vehicle was being repaired years ago. I had so much fun driving that damn thing try could have kept my car.
Have you actually driven the Crosstrek? I haven't, but on paper it looks rather underpowered to me.
As for Subaru safety. I made a mistake in 2008 and ran my 2004 WRX into an Outback. Both vehicles totaled. I was fine, and I believe the couple in the other vehicle were pretty okay. Certainly walking around. When I see the Subaru ads about safety, I tear up. Can't help it.
I loved that WRX, and as far as I'm concerned, she gave her life for me. Her name was "Roxie"
As for Subaru safety. I made a mistake in 2008 and ran my 2004 WRX into an Outback. Both vehicles totaled. I was fine, and I believe the couple in the other vehicle were pretty okay. Certainly walking around. When I see the Subaru ads about safety, I tear up. Can't help it.
I loved that WRX, and as far as I'm concerned, she gave her life for me. Her name was "Roxie"
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Is the all track a premium fuel vehicle cause that'll be an issue.
Don't believe so..but as is generally the case, higher octane will give you better performance..
Financial or otherwise?
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I just don't like having to put in premium. Mainly because I'd be getting rid of jeep to get better gas mileage so having to put in premium would negate any money I'd save.
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I liked Alltrack till I saw the price, it cost more than my turbo Forester, with 80 less HP.
Lack of center pass through is annoying in Subaru though, hell even Hyundai has them now.
With these turbo motors it may say you can use regular fuel, but in reality it'll run better on premium. It's most noticeable when you need to accelerate, on regular the engine would seem anemic above around 4k RPM while on premium it'll keep pulling.
Lack of center pass through is annoying in Subaru though, hell even Hyundai has them now.
With these turbo motors it may say you can use regular fuel, but in reality it'll run better on premium. It's most noticeable when you need to accelerate, on regular the engine would seem anemic above around 4k RPM while on premium it'll keep pulling.