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Originally Posted by Bizaro
Its more than just AWD. Subarus have a crazyyyyy automotive cult following and legendary reliability. Subaru is here to stay no matter what.
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Again, I didn't suggest or even say "subaru is going away". But they're going to be taking a hit soon because other car makers are getting hip to their niche. Every maker with a hatchback is coming out with a hot hatch equiv. to the WRX/STI. Most other small SUV models, and even many sedans, are coming with an AWD option. The only place IMO Subaru competes (modded STIs excluded, which is not one of their better selling models) is with the Outback as a station wagon. Only Volvo (maybe VW?) has a comparable AWD model and when you add options the Volvo gets very expensive in a hurry. Not to say a loaded Outback is cheap, but the Volvo is outright expensive. Subaru is succeeding as the result of a few models (Outback, Forester, Impreza/XV), and the competition in those classes is getting tight.
If you look at reliability of all makers, very few are lemons. The gap between best and worse isn't that great. Most cars fall somewhere smack in the middle. The latest numbers put Subaru there with all the rest. Point again is that the things that made Subaru a known brand are no longer unique to Subaru.
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