Reasons to Buy a Subaru
Monday, January 25th, 2010Subaru are good looking and powerful line of cars with the unique distinction of offering All-Wheel Drive on every car. Some dealerships even provide an advanced driving course for new owners.
Affordable yet powerful, the Impreza still packs a punch. It is one of the safest cars in the market with a five-star ANCAP safety rating. Equipped with both driver and passenger airbags, as well as side curtain airbags and lower seat belt restraints specifically planned to protect toddlers in the backseat. The car is also economical to run, making 27 MPG on the freeeway and still costing below $25,000 brand-new.
The Subaru Outback received the coveted 2010 Motor Trend’s Sport/Utility of the Year Award. It has a great body-style, made for function, strength and class. With 170 HP, the Outback is suited for family or the single person with a more active life style. It is one of the most affordable small SUV, at just over $40,000.
The top of the line Tribeca is the luxury SUV by Subaru. Prices for this SUV sets out at $68,000 and you’re treated to the finish you would expect in a higher-end vehicle: leather seats, sunroof, heated front seats and a backup rear-vision camera.
In between these models are the Liberty and Forester, also highly ranked for safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A benefit of owning a Subaru is its great resale value and an impressive engine life. Buying a used Subaru that has passed an inspection is still a good investment.
The standard feature across the Subar line of cars is the All-Wheel Drive. Instead of having to engage 4-Wheel Drive, each tire moves when you’re driving. This includes turning, giving the Subaru unmatched turning radius and traction.
It s also a little different from you may be used to, which is why some Subaru dealers actually offer advanced driving courses. They are intended to tutor new Subaru owners how to handle the AWD, as well as various defensive driving techniques. Customers that attend the defensive driving courses find that they become better acquainted with their new vehicles and wind up enjoying them more.