Here's a little something that may warm some of your cold, dead, winter hearts.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 12/10/2017 at 13:00 • Filed to: Save the manuals... Because I'll never be in a financial position to afford a new car so I'm putting that burden on everyone else.

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The official car of the Seattle Metro Area.

I was at the bank Saturday morning, when I came across this brand new Crosstrek with a special surprise inside:

Do you see what I see?

Oh yes, you do.

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/10/2017 at 13:05

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My sister in law bought one recently with a manual. It’s a fun little car. The back seats are not nearly big enough though

Dusty Ventures > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/10/2017 at 13:11

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That trans and a turbo engine and I’d buy one so fast

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/10/2017 at 13:12

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The new Crosstreks are actually really nice inside.

Matsayz > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/10/2017 at 13:38

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I was just talking to a car loving co-worker last week about the Crosstrek. We both agreed that if they gave it a better engine we’d buy one. They just seem meh right now. I do like the improved rear end and taillights

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Dusty Ventures 12/10/2017 at 14:05

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Have they fixed the engine issues that older Crosstreks are known for? I have a friend who has a first-gen and it is on it’s third engine now! :S

I really miss my old 2002 Impreza and have considered a newer Subie as a replacement for the Accent when the time comes, but that has sortof made me wonder...

Dusty Ventures > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 12/10/2017 at 14:06

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I honestly have no idea

Cash Rewards > Matsayz 12/10/2017 at 14:24

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I test drove one as a formality before purchase, and walked away because the engine was so bad. I know there’s at least one person on oppo with the same story.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Spaceball-Two 12/10/2017 at 14:33

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My friend has a ‘16. Backseats feel spacious to me, but I suppose that’s because the backseat I have is so small.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Cash Rewards 12/10/2017 at 14:34

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The engine is truly awful. 0 to 60 in 30 years.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Spaceball-Two 12/10/2017 at 14:39

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Compared to a ‘98 Legacy, they’re far more spacious.

Alf Romio > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/10/2017 at 18:47

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anemic engine or not I want one

Cash Rewards > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/10/2017 at 18:48

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The only response to more throttle was just more unpleasant noise

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/10/2017 at 21:04

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I’m glad they made the 6spd available (over the 5 from last year.) I think there likely would be a market for an “XT” version, but I’m thinking that most of the “no power!” complaints are that it’s simply most folks experience with a CVT. They are different and it is set up to get good mileage (which it does for a jacked up unibody rig.) The suspension is set up loosey goosey too. So you get a “tall” hatch that rides comfortably, is easy to drive, gets decent gas mileage and has a decent awd system. It absolutely is not a performance vehicle in any shape or form. Not sure about the back seat comments - it is much bigger than the Mazda3 and even the Altima from personal experience - though cargo space is a bit tight behind.

boxrocket > Spaceball-Two 12/10/2017 at 22:31

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Well, it IS a compact. If you need second row space in a subaru, wait for the Ascent.