Impressive Impreza

[Brinyan]

We run a 2004 WRX 5 door. Bought it new 12.5 years ago and is now on 150k miles. It's got to that stage where it's bashed about a bit, car park dents, scratches etc, meaning we're very relaxed about parking it anywhere and if it doesn't get washed for a couple of months, really doesn't matter.
We've thought about changing it recently, but whatever we consider, look at and drive, whenever we get in the old Subaru, we decide to stick with it.
It's been 100% reliable, a split water hose being the only issue since new.
It's not worth anything, not fast, compared to modern alternatives, not the most economical car, most refined or comfortable, but I'm confident that I could jump in it now and drive to the other end of the country without issue (fingers crossed!) and deal with any weather or road conditions thrown its way.
It's part of the family after all these years and going to remain so.
Anybody else as attached as we are?!!

[Brinyan]

mac315p said:

GB270 Wagon - 147k on original engine and transmission! I've wned Subaru's since 90's and despite the internet chatter they are generally made of strong stuff when looked after and not (too) abused.

I guess that's the thing - and with any car really, 'not abused'.
Despite the fact that ours is looking a bit tatty these days, it's had an annual service, or every 10k miles from new.
It does a mix of driving, pootling around locally, runs from Kent to Wales & far north of Scotland and still an occasional blast.Takes it all in its stride and on the
original clutch.
Good cars.