l am getting a new car for college, l am so lucky, and was thinking about getting a subaru. My family has always had honda and l wanted a subaru legacy or outback sport. Are you subaru owners happy with your cars? what do you like aboutt the car? what do you dislike? which subaru do you have? any info and advice on subaru is appreciated.

l bought an 81 hatchback all wheel drive with 120,000 miles on it. It is retired at 214054. l replaced a clutch. the Forrester is my dream car. l also own a 78 el camino just to be fair.

Bought a 1997 Outback brand new & put over 125,000 miles on the Five speed manual without any repairs other than routine brakes & tires. Very reliable & very stable on winter roads All-wheel drive way better than 4-wheel drive.far far superior. MPG is good also. l would certainly recommend a Subaru to anyone. Please keep in mind though, repair parts can get costly if needed. If u will be doing any winter driving, please be cautious, the AWD is great for traction.but does not really help to bring the vehicle to a stop on ice.keep ur speed reasonable for the road conditions.

subaru, no matter what model, are the most reliable cars on the road. They have all wheel drive all the time, symetrical so that it does not have to wait for the other three wheels to kick in. It also has the boxer engine that is the greatest convenience for when you have your maintenance and stuff done. Saves a lot of money in labor, but, this car requires very little attention. Just drive, pal....you can count on a subaru.

l have driven and owned Subarus for the past 21 years. l think they are very well engineered cars . Very reliable, dependable and good handling. l used to work as a service adviser at Volvo,Mercedes, Suzuki and Kia(BIG MISTAKE) dealers. The Subaru cars are tops. If maintained properly they will last a long time. Honda and Toyota are good cars too but l like Subaru. l currently drive a '93 Subaru Legacy with 121,300 miles on it. l will be buying my 4th Subaru in the fall.

You can not go wrong with a Subaru. l drive a '96 Legacy with 208,000 km that is seen 11 harsh Canadian winters. It has put newer cars of people l know to shame in terms of reliability, & l am anxious to see just how long it lasts.

--What l like
I've found the Subaru to be pleasant to drive, with a controlled ride, nimble handling & good steering--and l would think newer models would be very similar. Winter performance, with four winter tires, is incredible--you can charge a winterized Subaru through snow up to its axles with little trouble. l find the sound of the boxer engine pleasing--it is deeper & more guttural than an inline-four. Subaru is interior controls tend to be very logical & the interior is roomy & practical. The frameless windows give the best visibility of any car I've driven--particularly with the narrow A-pillars.

--What l like less
If you're looking at owning one until it is over 8 years old & you're in a harsh climate, watch for rust. The paint is very chip-resistant, but in my experience small rust spots expanded in only a few years once started. The gas mileage is decent, but is likely about 10% worse than a comparable FWD car. I've averaged 9.4 L/100 km, or 25 miles per US gallon, over the last 7 months, but newer Legacys r heavier & more powerful & will likely get about 2 mpg less. The interior of some models (mine in any case) is fairly quiet but not overly so-- l am planning on adding some sound-deadening material.

Between the Legacy or the Outback Sport, l would recommend the Legacy, since it has a better ride & more interior room.