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Which is the better choice?

2018 VW SportWagen, 60k kms, 6-spd manual, 4Motion AWD, $23K, 1.8l turbo, 170 HP
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2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 76k kms, 6-spd manual, AWD, $27K, 2.0l, 152 hp
0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 3

Voting closed: October 23, 2022, 06:47:22 pm

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Offline ronald

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2018 VW SportWagen 6-spd man vs. 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 6-spd man
« on: October 20, 2022, 06:47:22 pm »
Hesitating between these vehicles.  VW is sold by a VW dealer, Subaru by a re-seller.  Your thoughts or votes!
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Re: 2018 VW SportWagen 6-spd man vs. 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 6-spd man
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2022, 06:55:09 pm »
Depends on use and how long you plan on owning.  The VW is a much better vehicle to drive and be in, but the Subaru will be better off road and long term reliability.
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Re: 2018 VW SportWagen 6-spd man vs. 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 6-spd man
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2022, 07:24:29 pm »
In that case, VW for sure!
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Re: 2018 VW SportWagen 6-spd man vs. 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 6-spd man
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2022, 07:50:56 pm »
The one you like more.
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Re: 2018 VW SportWagen 6-spd man vs. 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 6-spd man
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2022, 11:21:18 pm »
I'd go for the VW just because of the price and that it is from a dealer. The Crossie is approaching new $$

We test drove the VW a couple years ago and just about bought one, did buy a Crosstrek a month ago

They were both automatics, so no idea how good the manuals are, but just driving them is pretty similar IIRC

Both handle decently (the 2018 Crossie is the first year on an improved platform), are comfortable, have good old school controls, and good visibility

VW is a bit longer so more cargo room, a bit more power. Still has the good quality interior of older VW's. Styling is a bit old man

Subaru rides unusually well over potholes, is a bit taller and shorter so more manoeuvrable around town, 'younger' styling. Cargo is more similar to a regular Golf

VW had pretty high servicing costs past 60,000, but some of it was the automated manual. The full length sunroof in the higher end versions can have bad water leakage problems, but guessing yours is probably the base

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Re: 2018 VW SportWagen 6-spd man vs. 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 6-spd man
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2022, 08:29:23 pm »
I've extensively driven both, and I'd have the Sportwagen. The Crosstrek with the manual is just, not good to drive. It's cumbersome and annoying, and slow. Even as a manual transmission purist, that's one car I'd much rather have with the CVT, and frankly, I'd rather have the VW either way.
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Re: 2018 VW SportWagen 6-spd man vs. 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 6-spd man
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2022, 09:07:52 pm »
Quote from: TheHire on October 21, 2022, 08:29:23 pm
I've extensively driven both, and I'd have the Sportwagen. The Crosstrek with the manual is just, not good to drive. It's cumbersome and annoying, and slow. Even as a manual transmission purist, that's one car I'd much rather have with the CVT, and frankly, I'd rather have the VW either way.

You gotta get the 2.4, too, which wasn't available in 2018.  2.0 only, which means the Crosstrek is a slow, slow machine.
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