I Traded My Wrangler for a Subaru Crosstrek: How Dumb Was I?

[@pedrofernandez8729]

You went from a very unreliable toy to a useful, reliable all around vehicle.

[@kytacomaguy]

Absolutely

[@martinr8278]

Agreed

[@LordCryptid]

My worry is that I could fix most issues with the Jeep myself. I will rely on the professionals for this one. Probably smarter anyway.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

@@LordCryptid Friend of mine got a Wrangler and put lots of money into it. Things starting breaking and now he regrets putting so much into it. Will never recoup half the money, cause not everyone has the same tastes in add-ons,

[@paulitik7]

@@LordCryptidbasic maintenance on Subaru’s are easier than most new cars. Changing the oil is super easy the filter is right up front when you open the hood . But some stuff due to the Boxer being so low do require a lift.

[@powertools2375]

I think the dumb part was buying a jeep in the first place 😂

[@LordCryptid]

@@powertools2375 I admit, I loved that Jeep.

[@powertools2375]

@ only a mother could love😂 now many miles?

[@Monster-519]

Older jeeps are good, newer ones aren't as good at all. Mom has a 1999 wrangler from highschool brand new and it still runs great and has been very reliable and my dad has a 2014 wrangler from brand new too and same with being very good and reliable. Don't give all things the same hate.

[@danielfair4675]

​@Monster-519 when Jeep discontinued use of the 4.0 liter motor, reliability went to sh*t.

[@JeepTJWheelin]

​@@danielfair4675 Definitely agree!

[@Konski82]

Smartest move ever. From bottom of the barrel to top tier. Good job.

[@originalkronoz]

Bottom of the barrel to next step up subaru is not top tier haven't been since 2000

[@ArthropodSpidey]

This is a great video of someone discovering common sense.

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

I am still driving my 18 yr. old Forester which I bought new. Loaded and with a manual tranny.

[@lizzieb6311]

I loved my Jeep too…until I wrecked it in 2002.Best thing that ever happened to me! I went to Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda and never looked back. It’s a whole new world when you’re not plagued with constant repairs and recalls…and no more leaving you stranded on the side of the road. Congrats! Welcome to “peace of mind”. 💜

[@grzegorzlecki3139]

it seems that the grand Cherokee 2023 had no less than 14 recalls. How wild this is. Wrangler 2021 - 15 recalls. These are safety recalls. How many more issues these cars have that are no safety related? Stellantis needs to go out of business.

[@lizzieb6311]

@@grzegorzlecki3139 Wow! That’s insane. Frankly, I LOVED my Grand Cherokee! LOVED! It was comfy…had fantastic power…and the four wheel drive was terrific..however…. I think I was sitting at Jeep no less then seven times in the first six months of owning it for recalls. Similar with my previous Chevy Blazer… I’ve had ONE recall on any of my Japanese made cars: on my current Mazda; it was to update the Infotainment system to a newer version. I am a big “buy American” fan and do,so whenever I possibly can…just can’t go back to American Made vehicles as much as I’d like to. Too happy with my Japanese designed vehicles being so annoyingly RELIABLE! 😉😀

[@pmaple77]

We have had 2 jeep wranglers and a gladiator and thinking about getting a Mazda

[@lizzieb6311]

@@pmaple77 Nice! My friend has a Gladiator and it is AWESOME! I’ve had 3 Mazdas…in a row..I love them - like you love your Jeeps! I’ve had 2 CX5s and a CX90. The only thing you may have difficulty with is getting used to the “smaller -ish interior. Jeeps are so roomy - these far more compact..but they drive FANTASTIC! Try a few models 😉

[@pmaple77]

@ looking at the CX 50

[@TJDawgs72]

Dude, I did the exact same thing…lol. I traded a 2013 Wrangler two-door sport for a 24 Crosstrek Wilderness edition…been pretty happy with it so far.

[@NordicSnowhammer]

Got a new 24 Forester Touring. Best driving car I've ever owned. Toyota dude for my whole life, so I can't speak to reliability yet. Fingers crossed.

[@luisferreira2787]

From a Subaru family who own a Impreza, Forester and now an Outback, welcome to reliability, quality and peace of mind my friend!

[@davidanderson8469]

Welcome to uncomfortable seats. My friend has a Subaru dealership. I can get any Subaru product at invoice. The only one that had comfortable seats was the Ascent. It was noisy and underpowered but the seats were great. In fairness the Honda CRV and the Rav4's had the same narrow seats. We bought a 2023 Honda Passport. It's very comfortable and quiet.

[@27Zangle]

@@davidanderson8469 How wide are you? I rented a loaded CRV to drive cross country to visit family and found the seats to be amazing. I am not that small either at 235 pounds and 5'11". The transmission in the CRV was a complete joke, as was the fuel economy.

[@chriscon8463]

I had an ‘18 Wrangler JLU and I had it set up exactly how I wanted it: hard top, AT tires, limited-slip diff, rock rails, V6/6M. I had a host of problems with it from the start & was frustrated & disappointed with it. I traded it for a ‘23 Ranger in late ‘22 & have never looked back! My wife has a ‘21 base Forester & it has been great. We have dedicated studded-snow tires for it & it’ll go anywhere!

[@Legally_its_a_joke]

My wife traded her wrangler for a 21 Crosstrek, liked it so much we upgraded to a 23 outback wilderness.

[@Iinoi33]

i absolutely LOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE my 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness. Ive had it for about 5 months now and still get a smile on my face every time I see it. Ive gotten so many compliments on it and I love the way it drives. Ive had absolutely no issues with the vehicle so far. I was in the same boat as everyone else that hated on the screen controls and honestly I just decided to embrace them and as of right now I like the screen. Sometime I have to wait 2 seconds for the screen to load but its really not that bad.

[@JeepTJWheelin]

Jeep Born: 1941 Died: 2006 You made a very wise decision, this is a significant upgrade for your family. These Subarus are excellent vehicles, and my in-laws and my wife have had these for several decades. Super reliable, safe, and as you mentioned, a sporty ride to them. I have an '05 Jeep TJ Rocky Mtn 4.0L I6, and it's by far the best vehicle I've ever had. Extremely capable on and especially off-road because I put a modest 2" lift with 32" KO2's with a Fox suspension has it driving the best any '41 - '06 short wheelbase can. The key is staying as close to stock geometry as possible while improving the vehicle's capabilities. If you're looking for a real and affordable Jeep, I highly recommend any 4.0L Wrangler with a dana 44 and lsd. My Rocky Mtn has 188k miles and runs perfectly because I am meticulous about the maintenance. Cool video, cool ride! 😎

[@WhipTastee]

We will own nothing but Subarus and Mazdas for a reason. You made an incredible choice! You’ll never want a jeep again.

[@johns8771]

We've owned a total of 7 so far. They have issues just like all the others. What has most impressed me most was their customer service. Had an '08 WRX that had an issue with the clutch pedal bracket spot welds. Vehicle had been purchased used and was out of factory warranty. Had my local dealer assess the issue to get an estimate on repair cost. Received a call from the dealer saying that Subaru North America would be contacting me which they did. Was told the repairs would be completed at no cost as a good faith repair. They could have just as easily told me to pound sand. Don't know if the other manufacturers would have done same. Wasn't an easy repair as the dash and cowling had to be removed.

[@Deetroiter]

Subaru of America is probably one of the best out there. They don’t play games when it comes to dealerships trying to pull fast ones, etc. SoA WILL sort them out. I will say that Subaru has been much better than any Toyota, Ford, etc I’ve owned.

[@Deetroiter]

Subaru of America is probably one of the best out there. They don’t play games when it comes to dealerships trying to pull fast ones, etc. SoA WILL sort them out. I will say that Subaru has been much better than any Toyota, Ford, etc I’ve owned.

[@Freebirdz3]

I’ve owned 2 Jeep Wranglers and a huge stack of Quadratec catalogs. My son and I had a philosophy about Jeep repair…don’t replace, upgrade all broken/worn parts. I traded my last Jeep for a truck. The truck, 4X4, has a Hemi and gets better gas mileage than the Wrangler. You made a wise move going from Jeep to Subaru.

[@The_Fancave]

You'll love it! I've had my Forester (same engine as your Crosstrek) for 8 years, and currently have 109K on the clock. It's been very reliable, and is a total beast in the snow.

[@SasquatchBioacoustic]

Great looking vehicle. I bet it will pan out well for you and your family. I just bought an Acura MDX for my wife yesterday and gave her Toyota Highlander to our daughter. I can't imagine taking the MDX anywhere near a gravel road though.

[@U2WB]

Not dumb at all ! The cheapest Subaru is easily more reliable than the best Jeep. And in snow ? NO contest.

[@Cammyy2k]

i love the way the wilderness edition looks on all the subaru models that it comes with

[@m1a1tcom]

Coming from 2 Jeep GC to a Crosstrek. I have no regret. Much cheaper on my wallet when it comes to gas. And not to mention i spent less time at the mechanics.

[@lempira69]

I treaded my 2022 Jeep WILLYS WITH ONLY 2500K miles for a 2024 WILDERNESS I’m happy with my decision

[@LordCryptid]

@@lempira69 Wow.

[@nancyconnolly2210]

I would have opt for the Forester wilderness myself. Then, you’d have the larger vehicle your daughter could still drive and the size you wouldn’t complain as much about. Otherwise, a Subaru for a Jeep is ALWAYS a good trade off.

[@LordCryptid]

I tested the Forester and liked the ride of the Crosstrek. The price was also a factor.

[@nancyconnolly2210]

@ These are all good reasons than to choose the Crosstrek. I bought an outback last year and had to decide between the three models. They all have there advantages. Good choice.

[@U2WB]

That’s what I have - 2024 Forester Wilderness. Love it !

[@digitalbuzz]

I had a 2008 JKU. Transmission went out at 90k and had replaced. Engine needed to be replaced at 121k miles and had to let the Jeep go. thanks for helping make my decision on getting the Crosstrek as my next daily driver.

[@hitman6236]

I had a 2011 JKU. Engine blew at 60K miles, and transmission replaced at 60.5K miles. I went with the 4Runner, never looked back.

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

4runner made in Japan still

[@jtraveny]

something i just learned with my 2020 outback i got about a year ago is that you can change climate settings with voice commands. unsure if you were told that or not

[@mariasheppard83]

I 'm a avid Subaru owner since 2017 and love my crosscheck

[@journeymancellist9247]

Thanks for the video… enjoyed it.

[@dirtycommtroop]

Wranglers suck. If you must own one then buy a used 2 door preferably manual as a weekend driver. Its the only way.

[@guylr7390]

You can turn off the annoying beeping for lane change. Spend some time reading the manual and you’ll find a lot more things that you can change to your liking. To my knowledge none of the Crosstreks come with electric seats but at least they’re heated.

[@LordCryptid]

@@guylr7390 The heat was really on the seat when I test drive it... couldn't initially find the switch...a bit uncomfortable and embarrassing at the time.

[@jettschenker]

That Crosstrek looks BAD ASS

[@vaughnkeele8791]

Best car that we ever purchased is the subaru crosstrek. Great on gas, comfortable, great offroad and top 5 in safety. Subaru also was just named the most reliable car brand on the road.

[@buzzsah]

We had a Subaru wagon, and it never let us down. My wife used the Subaru, I had 2 Jeeps, A Larado hardtop, 6cyc 4spd, and a Wrangler hardtop, 6cyc 4 spd that had a plow.. The newer Subaru are not as heavy as the older, but wil go. Do they still have the boxer motor? That was a plus for us. Good luck, enjoy, it gives a safe ride.

[@LordCryptid]

Boxer with the Wilderness engine and about 600 pounds lighter than the Forester. I will only pull light things...mostly a bike rack and a kayak.

[@JLaddStL]

You know the ride height might be higher in the jeep but the 2024 wrangler sport has a ground clearance of 9.7" and the wilderness is 9.3" less than a half inch difference.

[@nowledge8024]

I did the same thing as you, except I traded a 2014 Jeep Cherokee for a 2024 Gyser Blue Crosstrek Wilderness. I'm still getting used to the smaller size compared to the Jeep. The pros I've noticed. Improved fuel economy, superior headlights, and the automatic brake hold I love. Cons, the heated steering wheel non-existent between 10 and 2. Only the sides. At highway speeds, the wheel feels twitchy. I guess I'll see how I feel after 2 years when my lease is up

[@drofmurdtroll1801]

Heat vents are under the front seat.

[@K03sport]

as in just about every other car in production today..

[@josephhughart3509]

Bought a Crosstrek five years ago. The Eyesight system has helped avoid collisions and the symmetrical all wheel drive is great in rain and snow. Very reliable, no problems at all. Just bought two new Foresters to replace our old Honda sedan and Nissan truck. Your Crosstrek will keep you and your daughter safe on the road.

[@echosierra5713]

I have this exact same one and it can haul up to 3,500 lbs due to the extra cooling for the transmission, it won’t overheat. The tires are great, but if you upgrade them to snow tires they work even better.

[@stampscapes]

Our local Costco has had one of these red wilderness versions in front of the warehouse advertising their auto program for a couple weeks now and I'd have to say it's a pretty darn cool looking car. Only thing I wished was that there was a hybrid version of it which I think is due out sometime this year was it?

[@LordCryptid]

I was looking at hybrids across manufacturers but went with the Subaru because I had good experiences with them.

[@dariuschicic8141]

Last I heard was the Crosstrek hybrid is supposed to come one model year after the Forester hybrid. I think you can order the '25 Forester hybrid now, but I'm not sure they are delivered yet, but hopefully the Crosstrek hybrid won't be later than a '26 model year. They might not come to the delivery stage until very late 2025, but a safer bet would be more like March of 2026 and that's if they come at the same time as the non-hybrids.

[@PalKrammer]

Deer can hear your car coming without the whistles - the low frequency sound made by tires on the road carries further than engine sound and much much further than highly questionable deer whistles.

[@Ike3165]

I bought my Subaru in 2021 a Forester touring. I’m planning on keeping this vehicle a good long time, it’s been very reliable and it gets around in the snow as well as other 4 wheel drive vehicles I’ve owned and it gets decent mileage.

[@diamonddogs6037]

I had a jeep and for awhile i was thinking about getting rid of it, its a gas guzzler. Then i hit a deer one day and decided to scrap it then got a Subaru and never regretted it. Got the outback touring, planning on adding the crosstrek soon this summer.

[@NeygarzruinedAmerica]

If they made the rear seat roof a bit taller it would be perfection

[@michaelfreydberg4619]

I do like the reactive headlights. (On the cross trek, non wilderness one)

[@birddogg62]

The Crosstrek is great, I have a 2024 premium trim. I do wish I got the wilderness though because of the bigger engine, towing ability, and better towing. I do wish Subaru would bring back the Baja or make another small truck/UTE to compete with the maverick and Santa Cruz.

[@billredding2000]

"Which is better?" I would say it's whatever vehicle fits your needs at the time you need to get one. I did have a Subaru once (2014 Crosstrek XV) but my Jeep (2021 Gladiator Rubi) meets my needs presently. -- BR

[@Bradwick1]

The stuffed animals in the corners of the windshield create opaque as well as reflected blind spots that are important when turning into parking places between cars. The windshield is for clearly seeing your path of travel, not a display shelf.

[@LordCryptid]

Good idea.

[@brianhorn2527]

I'm going to assume those are his daughters. My sister does the same in her car and it's so annoying and frankly, dangerous. But it's just one of those things that women do that make them different from men, like screaming anytime there's a fight or something off. I'm surprised we didn't see any hair scrunchies on the floor or wrapped around the shifter or directional.

[@LordCryptid]

@brianhorn2527 I coach women's cross country. My Jeep had many hair ties wherever they could hang.

[@K03sport]

tell that to EVERY Jeep (Wrangler) owner who has 30 ducks displayed along the dash of some sort of "badge of honor" because they got it at a Jeep meet

[@bradh6185]

That car in that trim and color is Subaru's best looking car, in my opinion. I tested Outback and Forester a while back. They just didn't quite have the driving experience I want for my highway commute. If I had a shorter commute or regularly needed awd, I would probably have a Subaru. Congrats on your purchase.

[@kevinwest1607]

Do they still come equipped with the exploding transmission feature? Or the leaking head gasket/ oil leaking?

[@LordCryptid]

@@kevinwest1607 Let's hope I skipped that add on.

[@MeliorIlle]

Looks so good in red. Switching ti Japanese is never a wrong option.

[@darrinfry1]

Those Crosstreks are great vehicles. We have the ‘outdoor’ edition 2021 with the 2.5 litre engine and it has been an absolutely outstanding and reliable vehicle. The awd system is very safe and confidence inspiring. Fuel economy is really good too, ours has averaged 7.3 litres per 100 kms. Currently 76,000 kms on it now.

[@jadewulf3625]

I traded a Grand Cherokee Trailhawk for a CT Wilderness. No regrets other than I miss the quadra lift pneumatic suspension that allowed me to lift the Jeep when going off road at the push of a button.

[@jaygatliff6527]

I got the green sport. My dream car!

[@frankpoperowitzmusic]

I went from a 4Runner to a red CTW just like yours. At my first service, while waiting I test drove an Outback Onyx XT. Told them to keep the Crosstrek. I love my Outback and don't miss the Toyota. I never really needed all that truck anyway.

[@LordCryptid]

My wife loves her Outback.

[@CourageousLionStudios]

You're going to fall in love with the Subie experience Jim! When that snow storm hits, please make an update on how much better it is :) haha. great videos as always! Great review :)

[@greggordon6215]

I bought the same vehicle, even same color. My first Subaru. Been 6 months now and I'm in love with almost everything about it. I loved my 2006 Wrangler but as I'm getting older, I just didn't really enjoy the ride anymore. Enjoy!!

[@diegoamestica4038]

More practical drive. AWD gives you more security on road and is easier to drive since you do not have to think to switch to 4 x 4. Good choice.

[@Rikkisio]

Make sure to change the cvt fluid every 50 thousand miles.

[@kenbo80]

What are you going to do with the time you save without weekly mechanical failures?

[@LordCryptid]

@@kenbo80 Probably manage the plush toys on the dash. Look at mods. Grade papers. I do hope there is more reliability.

[@Deetroiter]

I absolutely love jeep wranglers, but I chose my Subaru Crosstrek limited (2020) at the time as the best all rounder for my needs. Aside from hardcore off-roading, the Subaru does everything else better. Better fuel mileage, easier on tires, etc. the AWD is truly full time and the best AWD on the market. Comfortable and I personally love how it sounds like an old bi-plane in cold startup due to the boxer engine 😂 The biggest downside is you need to keep all tires about the same. If you get a unfixable damage to one tire, you’ll need to get a whole new set so the tire tread is similar in depth. Otherwise it will wreak havoc on the AWD system. Changing spark plugs isn’t bad but it can be aggravating to get the driver side rear (the right socket and extension will make it a super easy job though!). Overall, I think you’ll be very happy with your Subaru! I’m fortunate to also have a Tesla Model Y Performance…and I honestly reach for the Subaru more often than not! 600Hp is fun but I just love the slow and easy going nature of the Subaru! I’ve taken this thing all up and down the west coast, up in the winter mountains of Washington, off-roading the open deserts of Nevada in summertime, etc…never skipped a beat! Forgot to add that they are legendary on safety for a reason! I’m convinced that Colin McRae (famous Subaru rally car racer) crashed all the time and Subaru took that crash data then applied it to their factory built production vehicles. There’s a reason Subaru has earned their reputation of safety and you can rest assured that you and your family will be in good hands

[@sassinator21]

I did the same thing. Gladiator to CTW. I didn’t want to but economy, job and needs changed. Definitely miss my jeep but still happy with the subi so far. Good luck

[@LordCryptid]

@@sassinator21 Thank you.

[@carolynduke3417]

We have a Subaru Forester 2022 and love it! It’s reliable and fun to drive on long trips.

[@kenweller2032]

Did you get that exceptional experience in the ice storm and snow with those Geolander A/Ts?

[@journeymancellist9247]

How can you judge a vehicle in one week? I’ve had my Crosstrek for 3 months. Love it, but ask me again in three years.

[@LordCryptid]

@@journeymancellist9247 This will be an ongoing test. I have to get it on the trails.

[@christopherwatkins66]

How old was your jeep? I haven't owned a vehicle for at least the last 10 years that didn't have a backup camera.

[@LordCryptid]

@@christopherwatkins66 2012.

[@shanerogers787]

I’ve never owned a Subaru personally but when it came time to get my son his first car. We bought him a 2015 legacy. Thing is nice. The awd is phenomenal and I’ve had Jeep Tacomas , tundras. Ridgeline was awesome. But awd is the best daily driver vehicle

[@Catman1798]

I have a 2015 jeep renegade trailhawk. I love it. I actually sat in one of these cross trek vehicles years ago when I was contemplating trading in my renegade for the so called more reliable Subaru brand but man this thing is small!!! I couldn’t get in comfortably! It’s way smaller than the renegade. Going from a wrangler to a Subaru I would think the outback would be the choice to go with. I test drove the outback and I actually liked it. Just not a fan of the cvt. My renegade is still going strong. I wish they hadn’t discontinued it. And they went with a turbo engine toward the end. I have the regular 4 engine. I would have bought another renegade in an instant.

[@Cornbread-gi6kt]

Well, depends on insurance and safety concerns. Subarus are small, and when giving a sibling a car you want the comfort of knowing that if there’s a collision Jeep and Ford automobiles have very good safety and passenger survival capabilities than most other brands. Small cars are great, but, you want something for a relative that’s as safe to drive on public roads as possible. Seen too often many videos of small cars and passengers get wasted on those ‘highway pileups’. But, this is just my opinion.

[@thepsuwolf]

i did the same move and it so much more comfortable than the wrangler

[@27Zangle]

I have owned two Subarus in the past. Both great cars that had TONS of miles (nearly 300k when sold), and dealth with my abuse in the Alaskan winters, from ski trails, beaches, and of course ice racing with friends. One was a manual and another was an auto. I've always wanted a WRX since they came out right after graduating high school, I am seriously considering one right now, but IF I can find the extra money, I was thinking an Outback XT is a much better choice. With that said, I would seriously look at a Crosstrek or even a Forester. The Forester has amazing seats and fantastic ergonomics, my wife is only 4'11" and the Forester fit her prefectly and way better than the Outback, but since this would be my new car, I do not have to worry too much about that I suppose. Great choice!!!

[@michaelfreydberg4619]

I bought the crosstrek one below the wilderness last month. A thing I ran into was what I call the 3000.00 curse. If I wanted the wilderness, extra 3000.00, or same non wilderness car with bigger engine, (mines a 2.0), 3000.00 more. Or an Outback, (mid grade), 3000.00, so for an extra 3 grand could have gotten either of those 3 choices, but I’m kind of poor, so I couldn’t afford it. But overall I like the car.

[@LordCryptid]

I got last year's model at a discounted rate (thank you, former student) and opted to lessen the radio, etc., for a similar reason.

[@Lord_Stinkfoot]

I had to trade my Wrangler in due to my bad back (disabled vet), for a 2024 Outback Wilderness

[@LordCryptid]

My leg reconstruction made it a chore to climb up into mine for about two years. I am stubborn.

[@gerardhaines8119]

Though Crosstrek vs Wrangler review is apples to oranges, you made some very fair comparisons and observations, I enjoyed watching this. I'll be looking forward to watching for updated videos to see what your opinion is as you get more miles on the odometer.

[@LordCryptid]

@@gerardhaines8119 I want you hit the trails near my cabin. I am used to them in the Jeep so it should be a fair comparison.

[@LordCryptid]

...meant to say "to"...

[@gerardhaines8119]

@@LordCryptid I'd love to hit the trails by your cabin. ;) As you noted in your video, your Jeep has more power and probably better clearance, as well as 4WD, so I guess I'd take that into consideration when you do the comparison. But those little Subarus are pretty remarkable cars, very capable for reasonable off pavement operation....but I certainly wouldn't attempt some of the places I went with my '95 Ranger 4WD while grouse hunting and trout fishing in northern WI, UP, and MN.

[@hanlector]

Thanks for mentioning the deer whistles, I didn't know such a thing existed ! Ordered some for my Forester. Hit a deer in it last year causing a lot of damage and it was less than a year old 😞

[@LordCryptid]

@@hanlector Deer look up at my car when I drive by and I have watched then veer away when they were heading to cross in front of me. They seem to work.

[@PalKrammer]

Deer can hear your car coming without the whistles - the low frequency sound made by tires on the road carries further than engine sound and much much further than highly questionable deer whistles.

[@chrisb9478]

You do realize you basically bought the smallest Subaru, there’s 3 larger ones. We’re on our 9th Subaru, great vehicles, their awd is the best in snow! Tips to keep one a long time. Change oil at 1k miles, then every 5k after that. Have dealer Change the CVT fluid every 40k miles. Some don’t want to do it, they say it’s lifetime. The good dealers change it without hassle because they know it gets dirty over time. Also every 30-50k miles have the front & rear differentials gear oil changed. We’ve had almost zero problems over the years. They hold their value & you see very old ones on the road for a reason.

[@K03sport]

the 1k mi oil change is not necessary. Just stick to 5k mi oci despite Subaru saying 6k. use a 5w-20 if you can vs 0w-20 (fewer friction modifiers in the 5w-20 oil and you won't notice a difference). use Subaru filters, they are cheap enough and can be found for less than $10ea. I'm a big fan of low SAPS (ACEA C3) oil for my WRX, but it is tough to find as it is geared more toward Euro cars and stores don't really stock "fringe" oils. 30k mi front/rear diff oil changes (use the Subaru gear oil $13/bottle).

[@Veeetz]

What was that "PUSH" sign in the back of the passenger seat?

[@LordCryptid]

@@Veeetz Mini trash can.

[@84imreplica]

The Crosstrek is definitely a better choice over the Wrangler, but boy-oh-boy that side cladding is UGLY!

[@kytacomaguy]

Great comparison video!

[@LordCryptid]

Thank you. I loved my Jeep but this car is growing on me.

[@DanielBeard-bt7mn]

Great Dad!

[@soccer6946]

Traded in my 2015 jeep wrangler for a pearl white Crosstrek wilderness

[@lawrencelucas45]

Much safer all around then the Jeep.

[@jackdaniels2905]

I'd like a Subaru, but would never want to deal with my local dealer! Can other repair shops work on Subarus?

[@LordCryptid]

@@jackdaniels2905 I never took my old Subarus to a dealer. But that was 30ish years ago.

[@scherzva]

I use an independent shop for my four older Mercedes, why not?

[@billyrock8305]

From pure automotive crap to shining gold. Nice job! 👍

[@dragonpup5883]

While I hope you and your family never need to find out the hard way, the Crosstrek is a very safe vehicle in an accident (and also at avoiding them) and an IIHS best pick. Make sure to keep up with the maintenance schedule (especially the cvt related parts) and it'll last.

[@journeymancellist9247]

It’s not small. Fold the seats down and you can sleep in it.

[@LordCryptid]

I pushed the passenger seat forward and there is enough room for me. I am not particularly tall.

[@dariuschicic8141]

@@LordCryptid Subaru is good at making the interior cargo area spacious. I had a Legacy wagon and it always surprised my friends how much could be put in the back when they needed a truck bro to help them move. I also put my bike in the back (seats down) with the front wheel off and slept beside it to park at trailheads the night before a long ride, as a 6 foot man. The Legacy had no business going to a lot of trailheads that I took it to, especially as the lower riding sibling of the Outback. Subaru is also great at making a sporty feeling without the jarring, hard suspension that others use.

[@SuppleBun]

its absolutely worth it

[@journeymancellist9247]

Wireless charger is lousy. Doesn’t work well at all

[@LordCryptid]

@@journeymancellist9247 Already unsure of that as well.

[@sk8terjoe98]

How many pounds can it tow/haul?

[@LordCryptid]

@@sk8terjoe98 3500 pounds.

[@sk8terjoe98]

@ That’s a respectable amount.

[@wes2460]

I love my 2017 Subaru Crosstrek ,it has 190,000 miles on it and runs great. Make sure that you change your Cvt fluid every 35k .That lifetime fluid is BS, They will go out if the fluid is not changed out. I would call around and find a mechanic to do it otherwise you will spend about 500 bucks to change the fluid.I buy my own fluid Lubegard Cvt synthetic for 70 bucks and take it to my guy who does it for 40 bucks. If you ever hear a roaring noise at 50 mph its the wheel bearings. Replace them with Timkin bearings and you will good to go.I love mine the all wheel drive system is much better than my old Honda Crv or Toyota Highlander . Much Much different it seemed to me that there Awd set up was in name only cause they did not work well.. I only use Quaker State Ultimate Protection Full Synthetic 5W-20 motor oil in mine and it does not use a drop of oil and there additive package is much better than the others and for 22 bucks for 5 quarts at walmart is a steal.

[@bw2314]

My Jeep Cherokee has been a money pit and continues to be undriveable and a waste of money. Been leaning towards an Outback but liking the manual version CrossTrek. Please keep us posted.

[@dakotahwolf]

Might just be the light, but that looks more like the sunblaze orange than red. I have a '24 limited, coincidentally in sunblaze, and i love it. It's a pretty uncomon color around here. Hope you enjoy your purchase. 😊

[@LordCryptid]

@@dakotahwolf It is red in real light. I noticed that as well. My daughter did not want the orange.

[@Binkygetsby]

But... how do you take the roof off?? A good purchase, though, makes a lot of sense for what you need.

[@LordCryptid]

The first warm day I am going to have some odd feelings. The doors were the best to remove.

[@mikejbam]

Grew up with Subarus and I won't own one. Maybe it was our local dealership, but my parents were constantly hit with insane repair bills due to the flaky all wheel drive systems. I know a lot of people like theirs, and my parents still own one, but I find them to be unrefined and uncomfortable, even if the reliability issues I saw were just bad luck. The crosstrek does look cool, though.

[@C10sRule]

The Crosstrek had some great revisions in 2024 and is surprisingly comfortable now. Better handling as well. I was very anti Subaru. Then my wife insisted she wanted one. It’s her $$$ and her choice, so I respected that. I drive trucks. Just downsized to a 24 Ranger V6. Love the truck, but it’s small to me. Maybe I’ll get used to it,,,,,. Anyway, I started driving the Subaru occasionally when my wife says she doesn’t want to have to climb into the vehicle. I’m really starting to enjoy it even though it’s really small! I have a bad back, but can drive that thing for hours on end!! We have had some road trips that were about 6 hours of driving & I only stopped when nature called 😂😂. Things change & the prices of vehicles is one painful change, but the pricing for what you get is pretty decent. She purchased the Limited model.

[@LordCryptid]

I hope it keeps itself like mine from high school and college.

[@dariuschicic8141]

Regarding the comfort, the '24 and ongoing Crosstrek has some really great seats in this regard. The general shape for the butt and back is good, plus there are trims with power lumbar support. The bolstering is on the higher end. The plushiness of the seats is in the middle, which I think is a good choice since that's the part that will vary in preference the most from person to person. The cabin space around is good for being a sub-compact. I would have no problem taking it on a multi-day road trip with a sketchy back. I remember my old Legacy's front seats were a bit hard, a bad shape and had low bolstering. They are still somewhat "unrefined" for interior styling compared to the competition. The Crosstrek is still carrying over the same centre console that has a CD case slot from previous generations. I would even put the boring Corolla Cross' interior above the Crosstrek. The HR-V is nicer, with lots of soft touch/leather and the "mega grill" style, and the CX-30 looks like it belongs more in the premium category with Lexus, Acura, etc.

[@C10sRule]

@ - agree fully!! Loved the CX-30, but my wife quite hated the thought of putting humans in the back seat!! Haha. It was a little cramped to a lot and our families aren’t that tall!! For just 2 people though,,,,,,, man it was nice to drive! The Turbo was really a riot!!

[@MarkTurner-vs7uc]

Nothing is worse than a Jeep. Smart move.

[@kevman949]

You're not dumb at all. I think about moving on from my jl wrangler to a Subaru all the time.

[@scottcalhoun5524]

I loved my Jeep, but I started a job having to drive twisty mountain roads in the dark, my Jeep was a manual trans, and the halogen headlights were shit. Traded it for a Crosstrek Sport, my commute is much more enjoyable.

[@LordCryptid]

@@scottcalhoun5524 I added better lights to my Jeep. I have yet to drive a long distance or anywhere fun.

[@danwinters3948]

Traded my Crosstrek in on a 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLUR with a lift 35 in.tires front and rear bumpers winch rock rails ,now I am ready to go back to a Crosstrek love hate the Jeep every thing has went wrong with it and they drive like crap on the road, but it is great off road !

[@LordCryptid]

@@danwinters3948 You want to save one just for fun.

[@cormacsage7126]

You got the right toy

[@stickbrick8219]

You are changing worlds - suv to car, 2012 to 2024, Chrysler to Subaru, American to Japanese - the horn says it all . But if you embrace it you will love it. If you want a Jeep and drive a car you will be disappointed. I did same going from a Tacoma to RAV4 and the more I drive it, more I love it. Not a pickup, but a way better driving suv and in real world terms, twice as good mileage. Wife has a outback and great car……

[@darylhill9400]

That horn sounds like it may be a bad connection my 2015 outback sounds normal

[@rudfil]

How tall are you that you can sleep in the back of this Crosstrek?.. fully stretched?

[@codinggirl3771]

Why does the speedometer section look like its flickering non-stop? and anyway to prevent that, feels very disorienting / distracting for me.

[@ralfrude3532]

It’s an issue of filming.

[@peoriavideosltd6822]

Specifically, the camera's frames-per-second rate captures the faint flickering of the car's LED lighting, a flickering that is invisible to the human eye.

[@codinggirl3771]

Thanks for the quick responses, think I might go test drive one of these. :)