Subaru Legacy Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Subaru is a brand known for reliability see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Subarus are known for their reliability and longevity. They are much less common than most makes and are known for being different. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Very reliable see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are made to last. You see plenty of old Subarus still going strong, especially in cold weather regions like Canada and the US north East. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I flagged brand and image here because I like how my LGT in distinct without calling attention to itself. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Subaru has a pretty good reputation and image...although it is a bit quircky as viewed by some. Reputation (a good one) usually has a major affect on resale value. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
where I live in the country most people have Subarus and the dealer is nearby and has a good reputation. see full Subaru Legacy review |
Subaru Legacy Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I flagged brand reputation & image as a dislike too because I see so many people asking questions like ‘LGT or G35 or 3 series?.’ These are great cars, but you don’t want to buy one if you want impress people. This is a plus or minus depending on who you see full Subaru Legacy review |
smart fortwo Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Not many $22,000 cars get stares from people driving Porsches, Cadillacs, BMWs, Mercedes, and Jaguars, but I've had drivers of all of these stare, wave, and ask me questions about my Smart Fortwo Convertible. see full smart fortwo review |
2009 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
I like the "uniqueness" of the car- the car really has character and personality- definitely not a cookie cutter car- a lot of fresh, new ideas see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
smart is a subsidiary of mercedes. The smarts have been in europe for 10 years and Canada for 4. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
mercedes see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Mercedes backed, reputation for quality and style see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Built by MB but considered economical and eco friendly see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Well it is tied into Mercedes, although they seem to distance themselves from it. I just wish it had a emblem that said - "smart, a Mercedes company". see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
The smart car is made by Daimler, who makes Mercedes-Benz. Daimler has a very high brand and image reputation and it shows in their smart car division. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
One word - Mercedes. It is built by Mercedes in partnership with swatch. Millions of these cars are in Europe with over 10 years road experience. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Mercedes needs no introduction. I trust the brand. see full smart fortwo review |