

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 |
Nissan Z Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Besides the fact that the Z has been around for more than 40 years and has an engine that has won multiple awards it is from Nissan who has long been known for having high quality and a forever life span. see full Nissan Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
dependable, reliable see full Nissan Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
The "Z" says it all. see full Nissan Z review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
reliability see full Nissan Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Nissan makes good quality cars. see full Nissan Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
this car has been around for over 35 yrs and i have never heard a bad word or report on it. see full Nissan Z review |
2003 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Nissan is known for making great products. see full Nissan Z review |