This car gets me where I need to be reliably. While it has some scrapes and scratches from being pre-owned, it runs alright. Sometimes parts of the car breaks, and the check engine light is always on even though nothing is wrong. I can normally fix the minor issues with Google and only had to take the car to a shop twice to be fixed. It's great for me to have this car, as it's not too pricy to maintain. It fits me...a college student out on her own for the first time, perfectly.

I originally bought this car because I was looking for a wagon and AWD. The most obvious choice was the Outback. Affordability was a big factor. If I could afford an Audi All Road, I may have gone that way. I am also a fan of the Horizontally Opposed engine layout as I think it contributes to a much smoother ride by cancelling out vibrations. The other factor that influenced my decision is the fact that I see them everywhere. My Outback has 130k+ miles on it and still going strong. It's still a good work horse that has helped me in four moves throughout my ownership and could take more. I would buy it again, but with a better transmission as it can be a bit clunky at times. I would prefer a bit more pick-up for passing on the highway, but once it gets up there, it's a smooth high-speed drive - great for highway cruising, which is how I spend a good portion of my daily commute. I love the fact that I can load up the back without having to worry about breaking mine by lifting things high enough to get into an SUV. Of course, even better is the fact that I can put things on top without having to get a ladder to reach them. It is certainly my go-to vehicle for Christmas tree shopping.