I’ve been a long term Honda owner but the 2025 Crosstrek Wilderness in Geyser Blue won me over on May 12. For the money I think its a great value. So far I have added tinted film, color coded door guards, door edge guards, Clearplex windshield film, and the OEM hitch receiver. I want to add Clearplex film to the headlights next.

I go back and forth on whether or not to purchase the Gold Plus plan. What would be a fair price to pay for eight years with the $100 deductible? Also, does the Gold plus coverage begin when the 3 year/36,000 miles factory warranty ends?

 

I had not heard of this Clearplex product before so your post got me looking more into this windshield protective film.

How much did it cost for your CTW windshield application and what kind of product install warranty did the shop provide?

I paid my dealer for extra windshield protection coverage for my 2024 CTW up front as I'd heard that damaged Subaru vehicle windshields with Eyesight tech can cost from $1200-$1700 per replacement. I was previously plagued by several failing windshields in my older Subaru Legacy & Forester due to rock chip damage and actually drove for lengthy periods of time with embarrassing, cracked windshields because I got sick and tired of replacing them, though the costs were relatively reasonable back then.

I had earlier hoped that Subaru finally thickened their vehicles' windshields on their 24-25 models with some acoustic glass but it seems not as a fellow CTW owner I spoke to recently is already on his fourth windshield. Thankfully I'm still on my original windshield with no visible cracks after 18,000 miles on my rig though I've heard a few worrisome hits along the way.

 

When I was buying mine I was told that the plans are not cumulative in time span.

 

Thank you!

 

Imagine equipping it with the BRZ engine, a manual transmission, and low-range gearing — "best May" would probably repeat every month.

 

For better or worse, manual transmissions don't sell in volume in the US any more.

 

Yea, because virtually no one is left that actually knows HOW to drive a stick

 

I used to love manual transmissions when I was younger. But now I want automatic since I don't do long distance driving anymore. Driving a manual around town where in this town you usually get stopped at every single traffic light. What a PITA.

 

I totally get it — the majority of buyers prefer automatics, and driving a manual transmission around town can be inconvenient. That said, traffic and parking conditions in the U.S. are generally much better than in many parts of Europe. I once spent two hours driving just nine miles with a manual — it pushed the clutch to its limit.
But when it comes to real-world capability — in sand, mud, snow, or while towing — CVTs just don’t hold up as well.
If Subaru offered a Wilderness model with a manual transmission, I think it would be a hit among drivers who actually take their vehicles off-road.

 

Not definitive on the product durability or warranty, but gives an idea of ballpark. One installer posts on their website.

Great idea. Cost and repeated application in 2-3 years would deter me. Another form of insurance in a way, and windshield replacement still a possibility for a big enough impact.

 

There is a guy on Youtube who put 125,000 miles on his beater in one year with Clearplex on his windshield. He never did say what he did in terms of monthly maintenance but the Clearplex film looked terrible with lines cut in the film by the wipers and a thick haze on most of the film. I’m planning on hand washing the windshield film weekly with a squeegee and waxing the film once a month per the manufacturer. I’m curious how it looks one year from now. Also I’m going to replace the wiper blades frequently. It may be more trouble and expense in the end but the roads of Houston are brutal on windshields. You pay either way I guess.

 

There's a theory that the drop in Outback sales is due to reduced production as the redesign is worked into the plants and supply chains -- not a sharp drop in demand.

 

They’ve discontinued the 0% APR financing offer for the Outback

 

Cleaning out inventory to make room for the 2026?

 

 

Baierl? Cochran? other?

 

Dealer buy down of the rate.. in lieu of discount.. I've never seen this tactic before, not that I've bought many cars. Interesting... Gets people's attention I suppose.

 

Most times it is either rebate or discount financing from all the brands, not both. You have to look at your individual situation to see what’s best.

 

We were part of that, otherwise it would have 15792 . My wife and I purchased a '25 Limited , LED Upgrade ,rear bumper cover ,all weather floor liners, Lithium Red pearl, Option package 32 . Love the car, SO FAR !! We hope it remains so. We opted for the mirror package, all the rest of the options were already there.
Rich

 

They had a red one when we were buying our Limited but went with orange. Same options, got in before the $750 increase. I did order the exterior dimming mirrors and body side moldings. Rear hatch light too but it’s backordered till mid July.

 

We did the same. Wanted the 2026 Hybrid but tariffs and other unknowns nudged us to buy now (April 30th). Limited Alpine Green. We are both really liking this buggy. Our first Subaru after owning almost every badge out there during our lifetimes.