

Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very high rating from Consumer Reports. Make recommended by son (for AWD) & friends. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Subaru is known for building good quality cars for a good price. Their zero landfill plants make the WRX a more environmentally friendly decision than the Prius (even with only 25 MPG). And of course, their symmetrical AWD, which surprised even me. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Supposed to be a good brand, good heritage. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I like that they are actively involved in motor sports and support non-factory teams. I also like their reliability and use of flat engines see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Subaru has always had a reputation of being solid and reliable, and also of having the best AWD powertrain on the market. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I like how Subaru advertises on television of love for a Subaru. Also Subaru has dealer sponsered events, which is a big plus! I love attending those events and chatting with other subaru owners. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 293hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Rally proven with the road car looking similar enough to show the connection. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rally heritage is even evident in base model, no stick, no turbo, but still decent handling. Subaru has performed flawlessly through 4 winters with minus 40 degrees Celcius weather - very popular in Canada for obvious practical reasons. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Sporty, reliability, safety, fun to drive see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
subaru community, known for reliability see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
Jeep Liberty Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The amount of people who own Jeeps are extreamly satisfied with this brand. And will keep buying it, me too. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Jeep has been around a lot of years and was very important to the USA forces see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
It is very adept off-road and the "trail-rated" badge actually means something. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Everything. Love Jeeps. Never ages. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2002 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Jeeps are rugged and tough. We purhcased the car new and it now has over 180,000 miles and is still running strong! see full Jeep Liberty review |
Jeep Liberty Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Overall, Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep have poor quality vehicles. see full Jeep Liberty review |