Living in Colorado a car that handles well is a must, The Subaru Impreza is a solid car that handles the variable road conditions well and is well built. I have had this car 5 to 6 year and have only have standard maintenance performed and the car is still running like new. The interior still looks great, the fabric seats are free from tears and don't show any wear at this point. I did invest in a fitted mat for the cargo space, which really has paid off in keeping the carpet clean in the cargo area. The ability to put down one or both back seats makes the rear cargo space on the car very large. I have easily hauled a 6 foot bookcase in the cargo space - with the hatch closed.

The Impreza has generally been an excellent vehicle for me. It is well built in that it just feels very solid. I've never had any major issues with it. It's really never done anything that alarms me (i.e. made weird noises or been shaky). The all-wheel drive has always been very effective. The only part that I've disliked is the low-ground clearance, which is actually my fault for not realizing that I needed it before I bought the car.