[ClubCrosstrek]

Is anyone else really bothered by how deep the armrest compartment is? In my past two Subarus, the armrests had two sections - top and bottom - that opened individually. The top was great for things like pens/paper, Chapstick, gum, everyday items. The bottom compartment was good for larger items that you might like to keep in your car but don't need to access often.

I hate digging little things out of the Crosstrek's armrest compartment, especially while driving. It is too hard to feel what you are looking for and it is distracting.

That's just my little rant...

 

[chrisp]

Yeah, the armrest compartment is really not useful when driving. The design is very similar to the one in my 1996 Outback but bigger. You also might pull your back out turning to plug anything in inside the compartment...

 

[Tech707]

Ya it really bothered me so I bought this thing http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=138_141&products_id=1962 They should have just included this with the car. They give us the trunk mat, but leave out this stupid little plastic tray.

 

[Rmaligie]

They make an accesory that goes on top to make a small thin compartment msrp is 20 $ or so. I have one

 

[ClubCrosstrek]

Very cool, I think I'll pick one of those up. Thanks!

 

[XVEwing]

Yep, the first thing I bought from the accesories dept. a week after I bought my car. $29 but it was worth it. That's where my iPod sits right now.

 

[SkyNet]

Amazon has some as well that I purchased.

 

[ClubCrosstrek]

Amazon has some as well that I purchased.

Same price? ~$30?

 

[spyder720]

Ordered the center console tray from Subaru last week. Hopefully it comes in this week. My Subie won't be complete without it.

 

[CrossTrekFan]

Amazon has some as well that I purchased.

Same price? ~$30?

They are $25 on Amazon. Ordered one of those and a black powder coated steel license plate frame this morning.

 

[CrossTrekFan]

Finally got my tray for the center console tray. It's really useful and I'm glad that I got it. It's just the right depth for a cell phone and has a nice rubber bottom. Still, $25 is a bit much for a couple ounces of plastic and rubber.

 

[ClubCrosstrek]

Finally got my tray for the center console tray. It's really useful and I'm glad that I got it. It's just the right depth for a cell phone and has a nice rubber bottom. Still, $25 is a bit much for a couple ounces of plastic and rubber.

Yeah, I agree. Actually I have been kind of hesitant to order one because of how much it is. Sure $25 isn't a lot, but for what you're getting...

 

[CrossTrekFan]

Finally got my tray for the center console tray. It's really useful and I'm glad that I got it. It's just the right depth for a cell phone and has a nice rubber bottom. Still, $25 is a bit much for a couple ounces of plastic and rubber.

Yeah, I agree. Actually I have been kind of hesitant to order one because of how much it is. Sure $25 isn't a lot, but for what you're getting...

It certainly isn't a priority purchase. I had some money left on an Amazon gift card so I picked a few things up with it.

 

[ClubCrosstrek]

Yeah, when it comes down to it I spend more than $25 on stupid things every weekend without thinking twice so I will force myself to pick one up.

 

[spyder720]

Received my center console tray and it's pretty neat to have a separator for my armrest. But I haven't really used it since I don't really use the armrest storage.

 

[Skidder]

I looked at these at my dealer's parts shop. They are made really well, but $30 bucks was scaring me off. Then, like was just said here, I realized that ~$30 is easily spent to eat out, and I don't even blink at that. So, I'm going to order one, along with the front license plate holder, and the bumper moldings for the Outback to fit on my XV.

To break up the "Black Hole" look, anyone order the ivory to go in a black console?

 

[ClubCrosstrek]

I looked at these at my dealer's parts shop. They are made really well, but $30 bucks was scaring me off. Then, like was just said here, I realized that ~$30 is easily spent to eat out, and I don't even blink at that. So, I'm going to order one, along with the front license plate holder, and the bumper moldings for the Outback to fit on my XV.

To break up the "Black Hole" look, anyone order the ivory to go in a black console?

I was one click away from ordering the console tray, but shipping online is lie $12, seems ridiculous! I am going to ask my local dealer if they have them in stock. Also, I have the ivory interior and was thinking about the black console tray, but I don't think I'll do it.

 

[Skidder]

I hear you on the shipping...I am looking at the front plate holder (Texas requires two plates, and I don't want to just screw it into the front bumper) and shipping is 15.00. However, when I added my bumper molding, it only went up by two bucks. I'll add the tray and see what it does to the shipping.

 

[ClubCrosstrek]

Yeah if you order a lot of things at once the shipping may even out a bit.