Faults:

The radiator was plugged and had to be replaced. The dash lights don't work (maybe due to the previous owner putting in a cd player)

General Comments:

I've always had high performance cars or Jeeps. I just got this car and love it to death. It has near glacial acceleration and needs a wee bit more power, but I went and bought my wife an Outback because I love this car. It is great in snow/mud (live in northern New Mexico) and has the best heater I've ever seen. MPG is about 28 and I had to adjust the timing as I live at 7500 feet. I put in Bosch platinum plugs and got about 8-10 mph faster up the hills.

Faults:

CV joints (common for this model over 100,000 miles).

Leaks a little oil.

General Comments:

This was my first Subaru and has convinced me that to buy any other car for my lifestyle would be a mistake. I love Subaru's and will be a loyal owner from now on.

I am a cross-country skier and live in the Rockies. I have been in some major snow storms and this car has never let me down. I know I will always be able to make it home after geting to my favorite skiing spots. That's what it's all about; Security.

This is not a race car and Subaru's are a little underpowered, but I would love to challenge any Mustang, Corvette, or Viper in the deep snow. This car also is well balanced and hugs the corners especially downhill on mountain roads like I travel on.

I can't say all that I like about this car because there isn't enough room. After driving through Telluride, Colorado in a snowstorm, I decided not to buy an Volvo (expensive to fix, but a good car) and look for a Subaru for my wife. Everyone drives them out here who isn't stupid enough to buy an SUV, The trendiest lemming car on Earth, which is also the most unsafe as people who get past the car companies false representation will soon find out.

General Comments:

I have had to change parts of the exhaust system, the alternator, the battery and a tie rod end. My parents bought the car new and sold it to me when they bought a new Subaru. They never had to do any repairs. The brakes have never been touched yet!It is very dependable and does not need to be plugged in the the winter to start. My only regret? The car was never rustproofed and the body is almost past fixing (would cost too much). I wish I could find another one just like it without the rust!

Faults:

My head gasket blew at 80000 miles.

A/C clutch had to be replaced at 85000 miles.

It has a poor gas mileage.

But mostly, it's a good, good looking car.

General Comments:

It's a nice first car to have. But the only problem is... I can't sell it!!! If someone has any suggestions, PLEASE let me know!!!

My E-mail:olegreut@hotmail.com.

Faults:

My starter broke in 4 month after I got it.

My generator broke in 7 month.

A/C clutch broke after only 3 month.

And now my engine's starting to make a noise and I'll probably have to change it!

General Comments:

This car is very weak (only 90 hp) and has a poor performance because on 3-speed automatic transmition.

It has a poor gas milege.

This car is also very noisy inside the cabin and outside.

Problems come one after another. I'm tired to put my money in this car.

Do NOT buy this car!