What do you think of the subaru crosstrek?

Hey ladies and gents. Got a new crosstrek this past Friday.
It's a 2023 with the 2.0 boxer and the 6 speed stick shift.
So far I love it. But there are a few questions I have as far as maintenence and running goes.
What oil filter should I use? (the black subaru filters are nla) and I know about the high bypass pressures

Will mobil1 ep 0w20 be fine in this car?

And why is the engine shakey until it idles down on a cold start? Is this normal? Is it a "boxer" thing?

This is my first ever new vehicle and this is also the first vehicle I've ever owned with less than 140,000 miles on it. So maybe I worry too much.
I’m leasing a 2021 crosstrek limited.I like it a lot but Subaru could like the forester limited offer rear heat for passengers and a heated steering wheel.My other gripes are not enough color choices and most of all a cvt transmission fluid change interval with a replaceable filter.A power lifegate would be nice.My next lease would be a Mazda cx-5 turbo or a forester limited.
 

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I own a '21 Crosstrek Limited. So far I really like it.

As far as oil. Currently running Mobil 1 0w20 EP, have Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 on deck and may try HPL PCMO 5w30 after that. I run larger Fram Titanium 10575 filters due to the Baxter adapter I also run.
 
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