I've had my Subaru Forester for some time and it's proven to be a very reliable vehicle for all my needs. It's roomy enough for friends and cargo without being so big that it's impossible to park in a city. And you can't beat that all wheel drive--perfect for snow and backroads, which is also very important to me. The only issue with this car is power. At times, it can be frustrating merging or overtaking on the highway. But bottom-line, Subaru gives you the total package, and they last forever. This car has almost 300 thousand miles on it with no sign of slowing down.

I bought my used Subaru from my great uncle's estate after he passed away, and he took really good care of the car previously, as he was a car person. I've had it for four years, and it has held up admirably for that time, only needing one major repair (more than $500) with other smaller repairs (like replacing tires or small parts such as serpentine belt) the past four years. I generally trust the car to get me where I am going. It could be smoother or have more details but it works. This model is the limited one, with no AUX hookup which makes it feel older and is kind of annoying when you want to play songs through your radio from your phone. The brakes are not the most sensitive, and I have recently had the brake pads replaced for the first time (the car is now 10 years old). The steering wheel can sometimes have problems when you try to turn it too hard or when parallel parking. The interior is not fancy at all and feels very basic, but it holds a lot of things inside the car and has an excellent trunk. I feel safe in the vehicle, and have never had a real accident. I do think if I was involved in an accident the car would protect me enough. Overall, I plan to have this car at least for the next three years and I think it could last even longer.