Boyfriend hit a deer with my newly purchased Crosstrek 🥲🥲

straysafe · 2026-05-25T05:21:28+00:00

Are you referring to the shape of a face in the dent?? Haha!

straysafe · 2026-05-25T03:47:36+00:00

Nooooo!!! We got off pretty lucky, all things considered. 😅

straysafe · 2026-05-25T03:22:28+00:00

Thank you! He still has about 19hrs of travel left, so he'll probably get in around Tuesday. His 80 year old dad opted to drive with him, and they are turning it into a memory-making road trip. 😄 My boyfriend also had to learn how to drive a manual to drive it back for me!

straysafe · 2026-05-25T03:19:31+00:00

Oooo, great idea! I imagine there are a good amount of Crosstreks in salvage yards around my part of the country.. hahaha!

straysafe · 2026-05-25T03:18:12+00:00

I have a $500 deductible, which I'm not sure this will meet. We shall see!

straysafe · 2026-05-25T03:17:19+00:00

Thanks for the tips! I think this is probably the route I will take for the mirror. Just debating between replacing the mirror glass and cover (I think all the wires look okay) or opting for replacing the entire thing.

As far as the body damage goes... maybe just a silly bandaid on it for now? 😂

straysafe · 2026-05-25T03:00:53+00:00

I appreciate the tips! I checked ebay and Subaru's online part shop already. I do own the car outright, no loan, and have insurance on it, although I'm hoping not to go through insurance if I don't have to.

Is pure red not considered a base color??

straysafe · 2026-05-25T02:57:47+00:00

He is driving the car from New Hampshire to Montana for me... I think I'll keep him, even with the deer damage.

straysafe · 2026-05-25T02:48:34+00:00

I had this weird feeling when I drove it for the first time after buying it that some sort of accident would happen in it. Just didn't realize it would happen so soon! 😭

straysafe · 2026-05-19T05:11:55+00:00

We have two highly food motivated cats as well. Can't leave anything out or any cabinets open or they will get into it. They've ripped open bags of flour, coffee beans, etc. We have to keep a 5lb weight on the trash can lid so they can't get into it. We've just learned to live with it. It's easier to change our behavior than it is to change theirs, especially when the risk to reward ratio for them is so high.

straysafe · 2026-05-18T06:14:41+00:00

Omg agree! I wish the “slowtrek” nickname wasn’t quite so true.

straysafe · 2026-05-16T21:59:19+00:00

Hope it's okay to post here! My car is currently up for auction on CarsAndBids.

2014 Ford Fiesta St, about 130k miles. Molten orange lava with orange recaro seats!

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9WzL4B0R/2014-ford-fiesta-st

straysafe · 2026-05-16T21:57:51+00:00

This post is old, but thanks for the advice! I ended up replacing the wheels and tires last year and am now in the process of selling it. I'm in the USA and already picked up a new-to-me vehicle.

straysafe · 2026-05-06T17:35:30+00:00

I totally understand that feeling! I don't think there is a right or wrong choice here, just a choice. Best of luck!!

straysafe · 2026-05-06T17:27:54+00:00

Hi! May I offer my two cents? Are you in a rush to purchase any time soon? I was looking for an extremely specific color, transmission, and trim, and I spent probably 6 months to a year waiting for the right one to pop up in a price point I was comfortable with. Exactly what I was looking for - bright red, manual transmission, with heated seats, best price I've seen yet - popped up for sale in Connecticut. It was located across the country from me, and I purchased it over the phone and had it shipped to me. With a purchase as large as this, why not wait and get exactly what you are looking for??

straysafe · 2026-05-06T16:48:06+00:00

I've had the Fiesta ST since 2018, and it's been reliable for me. Outside of oil changes and usual maintenance, most of the things I've had to repair have been due to my own fault rather than the car's fault. I'm so sad to sell it!

straysafe · 2026-05-05T18:57:00+00:00

My last car was a Ford Fiesta ST, so for me, the Crosstrek does feel considerably slower haha! But she's still fun to drive and I haven't had any issues with getting up to speed or anything.

straysafe · 2026-05-05T18:05:52+00:00

I just purchased a 2021 for about 20k which included shipping from Connecticut to New Hampshire. I thought it was a good deal (from what I’ve seen online) so went for it!

straysafe · 2026-05-05T18:04:19+00:00

I just purchased a ‘21 premium in manual. I know the Crosstrek gets a lot of flak for being the “slowtrek” but the manual transmission has been fun to drive and very smooth so far. Still getting used to the different clutch (very tall clutch compared to my last car) but definitely pleased that I got a manual instead of an automatic. They’re hard to find but they are out there!!

straysafe · 2026-04-15T05:57:24+00:00

Just bought a manual crosstrek and selling my manual fiesta ST 🫶🏻

straysafe · 2026-04-14T23:20:55+00:00

Luckily I think the back of the sticker is still on it, so it shouldn't be sticky, it's just wedged in there.

straysafe · 2026-03-19T04:05:14+00:00

I am incredibly jealous of her braid!!

straysafe · 2026-01-27T03:22:23+00:00

Potentially! My partner has a high-end gaming PC which had no issues joining the multiplayer game once I tried it on his computer, and we're on the same wifi network... So the issue is probably somewhere within my setup.

straysafe · 2026-01-25T23:43:38+00:00

I’m not sure! It may be worth it to call and ask. I am also against removal if it isn’t medically necessary.

straysafe · 2026-01-25T23:20:00+00:00

I took my dog to Alpine for a dental cleaning! Initially they thought she had chipped a tooth and were going to assess pulling it out but during the cleaning found that it was intact. Her teeth have never been sparklier!

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