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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks!
We were leaning towards a used Crosstrek, but I was curious if there were other options I wasn't thinking of.  When we are up there, I definitely notice a lot of Subarus![/quote]

I've heard that the Crosstrek is underpowered -- I'd look at the Forester instead. A 2017 should be doable for under $20K[/quote]

PP/Mom with Crosstrek and Outback (both automatic). The Outback has a bigger engine and is more responsive but it’s a heavier car and drives accordingly. (I’m not a “car person” but I love driving and spend hours behind the wheel in my career...pardon the verbiage).

My Crosstrek sips gas. It doesn’t allow me to fly off the mark at red lights and goes zero-60 in about ? 30 seconds! Who cares? I’m not racing! It’s not as stereotypically slow as a Prius and I can safely get up to speed to merge or make lane changes on the Beltway.

My DS20 learned to drive with the Outback - he loves this car precisely because it has “pick up” and w/o much effort , you’ll look down at your speedometer and you’re over the speed limit. The Outback is surprisingly and deceptively fast! Just FYI.

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