I love the performance blended w/ practicality. It has never had any major problems and provides an economical (~25mpg) performance vehicle for any form of driving, vice off road. All-wheel drive is clutch in wet/snowy conditions. She always has a smile on her face:)

This car is absolutely amazing. It handles like a go-cart, has excellent thrust over 3,000 rpm's, and is an absolute hoot to drive. The ride is very firm - bordering on harsh - so if you require a plushy, Cadillac-like ride (like my Dad) you may want to look elsewhere. My only minor gripe is that the shifter is a little too "rubbery" for my tastes and could benefit from a touch more tightness and precision. While some people knock the styling, I think it looks great. (particularly the 2006-07 updates) As an everyday driver, the wagon version is extremely practical too. It can fit practically anything inside once you fold down the middle seats, gets about 27 - 30 mpg, and has an AWD system that's amazing in even the thickest snow. Build quality and reliablity are absolutely bullit-proof. Simply put, this is the perfect alternative to anyone who lives in the snowbelt of the North East, wants to enjoy some performance within their daily commute, and is (foolishly) considering an SUV.

The turbo provides good power. AWD gives it plenty of grip. You'd be hard pressed to find a better daily driver. Not to mention it's a great platform if you're into tuning.

I love my ugly car. It is essentially my "daddy wagon" + "porsche" mushed into one. I commute to work with it, carry my THREE kids around in it (yes 3 car seats), and use it for trackdays/rallyx/autox. The low end torque along with the AWD and poise makes daily driving fun, the 235 HP turbo charged engine really gives it spunk. The stock suspension is pretty soft, but I swapped in 22mm front and rear sway bars which really helped to reduce body roll and bring handling more neutral. 5-speed transmission is adequate. Pedals are situated well for heel-toe shifting. The wagon 5-door body means I can carry (although squishy compared to a van) my family of 5. The hatchback means I can move large bulky objects. The car is beautifully ugly. Great, Japanese reliability. MPG sucks... I get 22-23mph combined. Incredibly fun to drive.

I love this car! I bought it with only 14k on the odo. It is an great car with good performance and economy. While it is not as fast as an Sti model, it definitely gets better gas mileage. The AWD is amazing, once you drive one you will never go back.