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    Hey everyone.
    I recently picked up an orange XV Crosstrek. I'm new to the whole subaru thing. Have had a few toyotas, and a hand full of volvos (both AWD and FWD)in the past along with a large selection of American cars. (Went from a silverado to the subaru) I'm out between St. Cloud and Mpls.

    Well... I can't really think what else to say. So yeah. hi!
    Mike
     
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    Hello Mike, congrats on the purchase and share some pics if you have some!

    Welcome to MnSubaru!
    -Josh
     
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    Love the orange cross trek! Welcome to mnsubaru.
     
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    welcome!
     
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    Welcome! Nice profile pic :) Did you get an auto or manual?
     
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    Carrot top!
     
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    Thanks.

    It's an limited auto with the moonroof and nav.
    I love this car mor than I've loved anythibg driven for quite a while.

    Here are a few pics I have.
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    This one is the day I test drove it at the dealer
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    And just for reference, this is my previous Volvo wagon. It's still in the garage and has moved to "project" status.
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    Did i see you @ Applebee's in Brooklyn "something" last night around 6:30pm?
    What is that color called?
     
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    Nope that wasn't me... I was super boring being at home. ;)

    Tangerine Orange Pearl is the color name.
    Unless you are asked big about that Volvo pic, and in that case it's Saffron Metallic Pearl.
     
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    I'm sensing a color theme... :D
     
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    I bet that's why the moment my Dad saw it he said "you bought that for the color alone!"
     
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    What's with the cross trek wheels? The car is nice looking but I'm not so sure about the wheels. Welcome to the family!
     
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    I think the Crosstrek wheels look better in real life than in pictures. I want to get a set of wheels for snow tires. Though so I'll only be seeing them part of the year.
     
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    How does the Cross Trek feel? Never driven one of these!
     
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    It's stable. It corners well. It's no turbo, but it accelerates well. I think it's comfortable enough. (The seats aren't as comfortable as a Volvo or luxury car, but they are miles ahead of the wife's prius)
     
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    I thought I was the only one who liked crosstrek wheels lol
     
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    *shrug*
    i think they're alright
     
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    That makes two people in the universe
     
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    Welcome and excellent choice. Looks like a great utility vehicle. Would love to see one lifted with taller tires.
     
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    Needs moar. Getting there though.
     
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    Better. Needs more clearance now.
     
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    Welcome! Cool rig, I've always admired Crosstreks...oh and pay no attention to Ryan Failrad. He's the human equivalent of those glass balls that old people put on their lawns.
     
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    Nivmce ride! My aunt is thinking about purchasing a cross trek herself. Tbeydo look Damn rugged.
     
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    Say hello to the TSS Fab bajaburu:

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