I've owned this Subaru Forester for 7 years now, after purchasing it used. It has been a fantastic car for me. I live in the Midwest, where we experience different weather conditions; the Forester has performed well in each of them. The car has been exceptionally reliable - at over 180,000 miles, it is still running quite well, and I expect to get many more miles out of it still. As a student, the low cost of maintenance and reliability were the biggest factors that pushed me to purchase this vehicle. The car handles very well, moreover when the weather is bad. Its all wheel drive is very helpful in the snow and ice. The car handles responsibly, and feels very safe when driving. I very rarely feel out of control driving this car. There is plenty of room for passengers and luggage on longer trips - my Forester has been something of a road-trip warrior. Its fuel efficiency is respectable on those longer drives, and it has remained reliable through each. In all the car is very comfortable, affordable, and reliable. These things together have made my Forester a beloved part of my adventures.