I have had this car for about 2 years now, and it is, far and away, the best car that I have ever owned. Since I live in the North, we can get some pretty brutal winters, but no matter what Mother Nature throws at me, the Outback can go right through it. I've replaced brakes, exhaust and the alternator. Even at fifteen years old, it's still in great shape. It has a few rust spots of course, but that's to be expected when you live in a place that salts the roads. Once, I used this car, to pull out a Honda of similar make. The torque was amazing. The Honda was hopelessly stuck, and the Subaru pulled it right out like it was nothing, It has a smooth ride, heated seats and mirrors, and an excellent sound system. Also, being a hatchback,, there's always plenty of room in the back for groceries. If you need to haul something larger, the back seats fold completely down flat, giving you nearly as much room as the flatbed of a truck. On a trip to a greenhouse, we managed to fit in 6 hanging basket, four flats of flowers, and ten individually potted plants.

This car is great for off-roading and general unpaved traveling; this car will get you anywhere. Unfortunately with that came a number of repairs.