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My younger son has an irrational love for the Baja, even more than the Forester which we already have. I guess he likes the idea of its pickupiness combined with four doors.

I understand the mileage on those isn't great. I'm with Metro, an aerocap would work wonders on your car. If nothing else, it would keep your bags of driveway salt out of the weather until you need them.
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^^ HOLY CARP.

Now that's a hybrid. Give it a new name:

Platypus