Sold the VX !! Now own an XV !!

[psychos2]

I have not been on here in a long while. Sold the vx to my nephew about 2 years ago. traded in the firebird on a 2010 subaru impreza. Just traded in the impreza on a 2013 subaru XV CROSSTREK in dark grey metallic. Stopped by the forum to look something up for my nephew and thought I would say hi. shawn

[VXorado]

How do you like the XV?

[psychos2]

It is awesome. It is a great replacement for the vx. not that the vx was bad , it wasn't , but was lacking in some areas. (ride quality, MPG,rear seat access.Mostly MPG. ) I do miss the vx for offroading. The xv looks like it will be pretty good for light offroading ,and it is supposed to get 33mph on the highway . shawn

[vt_maverick]

We're considering an XV as a replacement for our Axiom for the same reason (fuel economy). Everything I've read says the engine is anemic though - what do you think?

[psychos2]

It feels quicker than the 2.5 that was in the impreza. The impreza had a regular auto trans ,the xv has the cvt trans. The cvt trans makes the 2.0 feel quicker. I was worried about what the reviews said about the motor, until I test drove one. If you don't think it is capable offroad check out this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NPq4kv9k7E xv vs land rover. shawn

[WormGod]

No joke, but the second they release a T/C version of the XV (no plans and highly unlikely), I will sell my STi for one. There is just something about that thing that is calling to me....

[psychos2]

Is it the 5 door sti? The xv is pretty much a lifted 5 door impreza. It has different bumpers and some extra plastic cladding. I heard from a mechanic I know at the subaru dealership they usually wait a year or two for the turbo model to come out. He thinks there will be one. I was drawn to it too. I drove to the dealership the day they got it and was the first to test drive it. Had to wait six months to get one but it was worth the wait. Shawn

[WormGod]

I have a black 5dr hatch STi now. I like the clearance the XV offers and the space is always a plus. Give it some boost I am am game!

[CoastieCosta567]

Not to steal the thread, but while we are talking about Subaru's, I sold my wifes Blue 2004 WRX wagon and got her a Red 2005 outback 3.0R VDC, love the change. If the XV had more trunk space, I so would consider that as my VX retirement(garage baby) replacement. But till now I have my eyes set on the Tribeca. But will wait to see what the new Tribeca will look like. Love Subaru, never will go back to anything else, unless Isuzu returns with a heck of a TKO vehicle line(just wishing).

[frakkin toaster]

that xv is a nice little ride...