Is there even any point to owning a non-turbocharged Subaru?

I own a legacy wagon. It's nice being able to drive it at the limit and know the chassis can go further than the motor. On the other hand it sucks knowing almost every car on the road will blow your doors off.

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>>16470968
Besides the engine not being quite a firebreather, it's a good car. Super comfy and still handles nice for being an AWD wagon. I can throw it around a corner as hard as I want and it'll take it. Confidence In Motion is a very fitting slogan for these. The handling is very predictable and all the inputs feel just right.

>>16470974
This to be honest. Most people drive slow enough though that the 170hp is still plenty for passing them with.

>>16470968
There's no point in buying any Subaru.

imm acutally considering getting a comfy 1.8 first gen impreza with awd and 103 bhp as a daily, fuck you

I never see anyone with more than one subaru, any reason why?

>>16471233
You don't live in Colorado

>>16471272
On /o/ I mean, there must be reason nobody would own more than one

>>16470974
it is comfy to be going just fast enough
you get to micro manage all the inputs rather than having to panic

>>16470968
Yes. The 2.2 N/A is bullet proof.

>>16471351
NA*

>>16470968
>Is there even any point to owning a non-turbocharged Subaru?
When all you need is a surefooted AWD crossover with a bit of offroading capability to take your life partner and two golden retrievers out camping.

>>16471215
had 1.6 for two years. Slow, but if you embrace the slowness and drive like a grandma the fuel economy is ok.

Plus they all have dual range (low range) which makes up for the lack of torque if required.

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>>16471233
Really old pic but I had 3 at one point

>>16471306
If you get an N/A it's usually because turbos are rare in your area or out of your price range. If you have a turbo chances are you don't want the same car but slower.

>>16471233
>>16471306
There's some anon with brz and sti

Know a guy with a manual 2011 Outback with the N/A 2.5, it's pretty fun to ride in. Not turbo fast but quick for what it is.

>tfw no GF8 Impreza STi

>>16470968
Sure why not?
Base model Impreza wagons of all years are incredibly popular in my area.

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>implying all N/A Subaru's are shitty 1.8L 4 cylinders