Chevrolet Impala Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Chevy is longstanding and proven company. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I needed a 4 door for travell but was sporty and semi good on gas. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2004 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
its an icon see full Chevrolet Impala review |
Chevrolet Impala Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
2006 and earlier models had bad reliability and many issues that were never addressed by GM; the same problems every year with every model year. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
GM has had a terrible reputation, and think that is well documented. I.E. Bankruptcy, government bailout. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Chevy loose face for some quality past US model made. And kill Canadian industry side, even if more gainful and better perform! see full Chevrolet Impala review |
Subaru Outback Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Lived up to reputation, one year 20,000 miles no repairs. see full Subaru Outback review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
This is our 3rd Outback and 10th Subaru with ours and our kids. We love Subaru's. Safety was the reason we purchased our first Subie, a '95 Legacy, for our daughter. All wheel drive and the other safety features of Subaru sold us. We still feel like our Subaru's give us an edge in any unexpected unpleasant situation on the road. When Subaru came to the U.S., it was known for quirky fun vehicles. The Subaru's of today remain fun, but a lot of the quirkiness is gone. In design and execution, they seem more mainstream now. Our Subaru's have been reliable. The all wheel drive system seems bullet proof and with one exception the engines have been the same. Our '99 Outback has had an overheating gremlin. With normal maintenance a Subaru can be trouble free. see full Subaru Outback review |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Most Subaru owners go back again when changing their cars see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has engendered fierce owner loyalty. I wanted to understand that better after owning many other vehicles over 4 decades. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
After reading the excellent reviews on Conumer Reports, and talking to Subaru owners I beagn to like the product. After seeing the bank for my buck value and then driving one I was sold! see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very durable and GREAT in the snow. see full Subaru Outback review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Many independent reviewers gave it high ratings, and current owners we s/w gave it high ratings for performance & satisfaction. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
sturdey, reliable, lasts for ever. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I take care of my own vehicle maintenance, and I like the reputation for longevity that the drive-train, engine components, and suspensions have. I do regular oil changes with Mobil 1 synthetic, and get 200K miles out of my cars. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, these cars are everywhere in the Northwest. This leads to wide availability of quality independent mechanics. see full Subaru Outback review |