[imdakine1]

My wife and I just got the call that our new Crosstrek Limited Edition in Desert khaki just arrived and we are heading into the dealership tomorrow to decide if we want it or not. We had to order it since no dealership had what we wanted. It took about 6 weeks to get... Thoughts? Does anyone have any photos of the car color they can share? We haven't seen one in desert khaki in person yet...

Our other car choices:
VW GTI
Mini Cooper Country Man

 

[ClubCrosstrek]

First off, welcome!

I JUST arrived home from the dealership with my Crosstrek and I love it. I went with the Crystal Black Silica mainly because it's the only one my dealership had in stock. I have only driven it for about an hour now but I have to say I really do like it. Of course, I am coming from a 2003 Impreza Outback Sport so almost anything 10 years newer is going to be a world better.

The Crosstrek is my third Subaru and obviously they are doing something right for me since I keep coming back. I have a friend with a 2012 VW GTi and it is a lot of fun to drive but of course you aren't going to get the AWD or ground clearance of the Crosstrek.

I don't have much experience with Mini's except that I have heard they are not too reliable (mechanic friends have told me the Mini Coopers come into the shop all the time). The Countryman is a cool ride, though.

I guess it comes down to what your purpose of the car is for. A GTi is pretty roomy and quick, but FWD and low clearance aren't going to fair well in the mountains. The Countryman has a better stance but you may end up with reliability issues (just be sure to do your research). The Crosstrek has Subaru's legendary AWD and 8.7" of ground clearance which is great if you plan on hitting the mountains, beaches or rough terrain, but you are going to be lacking in the "get up and go" department (though I must say the Crosstrek is peppier than a lot of reviews have led me to believe.)

Lastly, I love the desert khaki color. Our user backpacker62 has one in desert khaki that I think looks great http://clubcrosstrek.com/index.php/topic,153.0.html

Hope that helps

 

[Twist2Stop]

No offense, but VW and Mini are garbage. You will have nothing but problems with either of those cars. The only way I would consider either is if it's a lease with all maintenance covered.

 

[Got One]

You can see a dessert Khaki one at http://www.facebook.com/subarucrosstrekfans

 

[ClubCrosstrek]

No offense, but VW and Mini are garbage. You will have nothing but problems with either of those cars. The only way I would consider either is if it's a lease with all maintenance covered.

Yeah, that's kind of what I have heard.

 

[SkyNet]

My wife and I decided to go for the same car. Originally, we wanted the Tangerine Orange, but after seeing the Desert Khaki in person, we decided we had to have it. (Later we found a T-O in person and were very happy we went with the Khaki). Ours arrives in one week.

Also, the Khaki just won an award...

"The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek has won another award, and this time it’s for its "Desert Khaki" exterior color that is exclusive to Subaru XV. No other manufacturer has a color like it and it fits perfectly with the new “go anywhere” attitude of the new XV Crosstrek. Subaru announced that the XV in Desert Khaki has won the Grand Prix in Auto Color Award 2013 held by Japan Fashion Color Association".

-SkyNet

 

[Thelosis]

I remember wanting to paint a car khaki not too long ago.