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Does anyone use a Subaru Croosstrek as a toad?

With a manual transmition it seems to tick off all of our boxes. It's light, reliable, fun to drive and can be flat towed.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Does anyone use a Subaru Croosstrek as a toad?

Reply #1 –
We used to tow a Outback manual, until we drove it a few times in Houston "rush hour" >:( traffic. It was gone pretty quickly.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Does anyone use a Subaru Croosstrek as a toad?

Reply #2 –
Won't own a SUV auto trans even if towable 4 down. Subaru is a good choice. While most all SUV are available with diesels and manual transmissions, very few are now imported to the U.S. We love our RAV4 for your reasons but 2005 was the last year imported with manual trans. Unfortunate.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Does anyone use a Subaru Croosstrek as a toad?

Reply #3 –
We tow 2013 Outback over 2 years now- does great.  I like having the higher ground clearance-it is better on rougher roads, campgrounds etc.  Also easier to get in and out of as we get older.  If it holds all the stuff you want, feels good for you, then do it.
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing