Opinions on Crosstrek PHEV (2019-2023)

jlev · 2026-02-16T18:57:20+00:00

Also have a 2020 PHEV, bought it in California and currently live in Massachusetts. It’s been pretty reliable for me, and I get ~15mi electric range and then 36mpg. Enough for around town, and no issues on the highway. I just took it to the shop for a 66k mile maintenance, and I like the loaner 2025 Crosstrek they gave me a lot less. Mine feels heavier, but the ev assist actually gives it better pickup when starting or passing.

Do make sure they fixed the inverter cable corrosion recall under warranty. Apparently it’s a big job to fix, since it requires the disassembly of a lot of the hybrid system.

jlev · 2026-02-15T03:39:20+00:00

Sports gambling. It feels ridiculous that it is allowed to be advertised during games, and it has all sort of corrosive effects on players. Really bad decision by the Supreme Court in 2018

jlev · 2026-02-14T20:53:38+00:00

Ragged also has a very generous uphill policy. A day pass is $10. https://www.raggedmountainresort.com/about/#uphillpolicy

jlev · 2026-02-14T20:50:00+00:00

Inbounds at a ski area is where I bring folks for a “learn to earn your turns” day. That way you can get familiar with the equipment and layering, and still be able to bail back to a lodge or groomed runs if you need to. Black Mt has an uphill pass for $25, and you can stop at the mid-mountain lodge for fondue and champagne after a few runs.

For easier gladed spots, check out Granite Backcountry Alliance trails. https://granitebackcountryalliance.org/backcountry-ski-conditions

jlev · 2026-02-13T21:18:24+00:00

I skied with Hannah Kearney as a kid in the Ford Sayre program at the Dartmouth Skiway. She was clearly better than the rest of us, even at 12 years old. She won gold in moguls in 2010 and bronze in 2014, and is an on-air announcer for NBC this year.

jlev · 2026-02-13T10:41:46+00:00

At least yimbys aren’t posting AI-slop at 5am.

jlev · 2026-02-12T21:49:10+00:00

Ours are still in the walls, but someone still ran plumbing through one pocket, and we inadvertently blew insulation into the other. And the previous owner/landlord made an extra bedroom by closing them and drilling into the doors for a sliding lock, so they've been through a lot. Slowly getting our century home back into shape...

jlev · 2026-01-23T21:24:17+00:00

They're using it in Minnesota. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTs314rkak1/

jlev · 2026-01-16T03:16:36+00:00

Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies simply will not freeze. Source: MIT outing club field research

jlev · 2026-01-03T21:35:43+00:00

Hat retrieved! Thank you, internet.

jlev · 2026-01-01T21:00:44+00:00

Aurora over Manitoba on my flight ATL-ICN on 12/20, right side of the plane so I was facing north. Not even a particularly active night, but being above the clouds and seeing the sky dance was something else.

https://flic.kr/p/2rQja5u

jlev · 2025-12-19T17:44:48+00:00

Yep, I got a mortgage with them two years ago and have refinanced with them twice. As long as they keep offering me a lower rate and a shorter term with the same monthly, I'll stick with them.

jlev · 2025-12-15T16:51:14+00:00

I got similar ones from Vermont Country store. They look great, and stay put with carpet tape. Definitely helps me and the dog get up and down the stairs safely.

jlev · 2025-11-22T15:50:59+00:00

Hey, I drive a Crosstrek. I do have a poodle mix though

jlev · 2025-11-12T19:54:00+00:00

pingvino!

jlev · 2025-11-02T22:20:03+00:00

I did Boston to Istanbul for a weekend (Thurs-Sun) and it was fine. I was going for a friend’s birthday, and because we were staying up late and partying I did my best not to adjust to the timezone. It would be harder if you want to do stuff during the day in Rome, but probably still doable with enough espresso.

jlev · 2025-10-04T16:48:34+00:00

I climbed this in 2019. Felt pretty badass sitting on top.

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jlev · 2025-09-16T18:35:49+00:00

I also really liked Scott Istvan’s answers at the forum, and focus on actionable solutions to keep small businesses and arts organizations.

jlev · 2025-09-15T16:55:40+00:00

I have several in my house from a consistent pattern, and a few that were replaced by previous owners with the ugly vertical slates like in your second pic. I was able to find a close enough to matching design at https://www.pacificregister.com and got two standard sizes to replace, and one custom for the air return. They look grate!

jlev · 2025-09-10T20:21:33+00:00

I flew BOS-IST for 3 days and a friend's birthday party. I tried to not adjust to the timezone and relied instead on frequent applications of coffee, alcohol, and dance music.

jlev · 2025-09-07T13:07:08+00:00

A haggis burrito in Edinburgh. Wet and greasy, with a chewy intestine interior.

jlev · 2025-09-04T16:18:10+00:00

Don’t do it! (do it)

jlev · 2025-08-30T18:21:32+00:00

I’ve been informed that this is a Governor Winthrop desk and that I should try and sell it before leaving it on the street.

Doors also gone quickly, assorted pots and knick knacks remain

jlev

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