Ballwin, MO is the ideal spot for nature lovers, thanks to plenty of parks and an excellent golf course. The dining in Ballwin is also on point, and there are plenty of ice cream parlors in the downtown center. If you’re in the mood for a frozen treat, hop into your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Premium with ample room for the whole family and check them out.

1. Andy’s Frozen Custard 

Andy’s Frozen Custard at 1733 E. Hebron Pkwy. has some of the best concretes in town. Concretes, or custards blended with different yummy ingredients, are the ideal hot weather treat, and Andy’s Frozen Custard has tons of options to choose from to suit every sweet tooth. There are also sundaes topped with gooey hot fudge, sliced fruit, nuts, or caramel.

If you’re in the mood for something drinkable, get yourself an old-fashioned malt, shake, freeze, or a delicious float. With tons of different options and preparations galore, it’s no wonder this spot is one of Ballwin’s best-loved creameries.

2. Silky’s Frozen Custard

Drive a few miles down the road to Ellisville for Silky’s Frozen Custard, 16043 Manchester Rd. This beloved gem serves up thick, creamy scoops of custard with all of the toppings, decadent concretes, and huge, tasty sundaes. They also have a lot of variety, including fruit sundaes in summer flavors like strawberry, blueberry, pineapple, and peach.

You can also mix and match your flavors, adding additional toppings or syrups to an existing sundae. There are custard cookies, yummy floats, and kid-sized cups and cones for the little ones. No matter what your family is in the mood for or how hungry you are, you’re sure to find something you absolutely love just down the road from Ballwin center.

3. Ballwin Sno-Cone

Ballwin Sno-Cone, at 151 Ries Rd. offers a slight alternative to your standard scoops in the form of huge piles of gently shaved ice with lots of different flavored syrups swirled on the top. You can create your own or choose between regular flavors. There are also ice-cold floats and dinner fare like burgers or fries at this spot. With plenty of outdoor seating, it’s an excellent place for people-watching or simply enjoying a balmy summer evening with your family.

When the mercury starts rising, it’s time to get the whole family in your Subaru and head out to find some tasty scoops. Whether it’s a plain vanilla cone or a massive turtle sundae topped with nuts and swirls of fudge and caramel that you’re looking for, you’ll find it all in and around Ballwin. Visit us at Dean Team Subaru and test drive your perfect summer vehicle today.

Subaru’s mid-size sedan, the Legacy, has a reputation as a reliable, safe, and all-around great car. The 2023 model year does not break that tradition of excellence, offering lots of great features across its five trim levels. Read on to learn all about the trim levels of the 2023 Subaru Legacy.

All Subaru vehicles are equipped with Subaru’s signature symmetrical all-wheel drive, which provides engine power equally to the front and rear axles, as well as traction and stability control systems. All Legacies come with vehicle dynamics control and auto vehicle hold.

Base

The base Legacy comes with a 2.5L 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine that makes 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Standard features include disc brakes, active torque vectoring, traction control, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, cloth seats, and a 7-inch infotainment screen with integrated Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Premium

Premium trim upgrades over the base model include color-matched side mirrors, a leather steering wheel, 4G Wi-Fi support, a larger 11.6-inch infotainment screen, dual-zone climate controls, and the STARLINK Safety Plus safety package. Safety Plus includes collision notifications, emergency assistance, maintenance notifications, vehicle health alerts, remote lock/unlock, and more.

Limited

Slotting in above the Premium trim, the Limited adds LED fog lights, heated rear seats, leather-trimmed upholstery, a Harman Kardon premium sound system, and reverse automatic braking. These subtle touches add something luxurious to the Legacy, bringing you a step closer to the incredible comfort of the highest trim levels.

Sport

The Legacy Sport has a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine that makes 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque with a high-torque eight-speed automatic transmission. This trim level sits on 18-inch wheels and adds as standard features a power moonroof, trunk spoiler, two-tone upholstery, and three years of map updates for the navigation system.

Touring XT

This trim level also features the 2.4L turbocharged engine along with special Touring XT styling details and Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery. The Legacy Touring XT is also the only Legacy to come standard with a CD player, so if your music collection is on disc, this is the trim level for you, as the Harman Kardon premium sound system will take your CDs to the next level. The Subaru Legacy offers the best mid-size sedan experience on the market through a combination of amazing comfort features and incredible performance. You will feel the difference in control and handling that comes with the Legacy’s symmetrical all-wheel drive with automatic torque vectoring, and you will love the high-tech cockpit. Visit us at Dean Team Subaru to experience the 2023 Legacy today.

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek boasts crisp lines on a rugged exterior that advertises how tough this compact crossover SUV really is. This AWD vehicle is ready for every weather pattern and road condition that you can throw at it. So if you are ready for a comfortable crossover perfect for errands, game nights, and weekend adventures, make sure the ’23 Crosstrek is on your list.

The ’23 Subaru Crosstrek hits the trails on the weekend with a standard 2.0L four-cylinder powertrain that delivers 152 horsepower. The second available powertrain on the Crosstrek is a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that has an incredible 182 horsepower. The options don’t stop there with a third plug-in hybrid powertrain for those looking to lower their carbon footprint and positively impact the environment.

Infotainment

Most models of the ’23 Subaru Crosstrek have a standard 6.5-inch infotainment display. However, if you select a Limited or Hybrid Crosstrek model, then the infotainment screen jumps up to a whopping 8 inches. This larger touchscreen also includes SiriusXM satellite radio for your listening enjoyment. Additionally, every model of the ’23 Crosstrek boasts Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Audio

Listen to your favorite songs with the Harman Kardon premium audio system inside the ’23 Subaru Crosstrek. This incredible system produces rich acoustics and impressive sound output. The clear, crisp, dynamic music from this system is produced through an eight-channel, class-D amplifier with eight speakers, which are spread throughout the vehicle. As a result, you enjoy concert-quality audio while inside this crossover.

Adaptability

The ’23 Crosstrek is incredibly adaptable with its standard raised roof rails. These roof rails have many available accessories from Thule so that your crossover has flexible storage options for all of your gear. The Thule racking accessories ensure that you can haul your skis and snowboards, mountain bikes, camping gear, surfboard, and more without having to dirty the interior of your Crosstrek.

Interior

In addition to the roof racks, the ’23 Subaru Crosstrek boasts an incredible 121.7 cubic feet of maximum storage space when the rear seat is folded flat. The 60/40 split-folding back seat gives you plenty of seating configurations to ensure you have room to carry your luggage and comfortable passengers. The ’23 Crosstrek also features adventure-ready water-repellant upholstery to help keep the vehicle clean even when you get dirty. The ’23 Subaru Crosstrek is a versatile compact crossover SUV that is ready for your daily workload and all of your adventurous party plans for the weekend. Don’t forget to keep your Subaru working in peak condition by maintaining a regular service schedule. Contact us at Dean Team Subaru to schedule a maintenance service with our certified technicians today.