2002 Subaru Outback VDC AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
This is my 7th Subaru, and by far the best made and engineered of all of them. No rattles, squeaks, grinding, smoking as of 32000 miles. The VDC is all about the motor, VERY smooth throughout rev range, boxer H6 like a "Porcha", tranmission well matched and downshifts without hesitation. Tip- take the spring on the muffler bypass and reverse it, it allows full flow of exhaust and gives you the distinct pleasure of hearing the engine note at all throttle settings, plus increases the MPG and acceleration.
Did I mention the motor? This wagon is invisible to highway patrol, with a roof rack and the wife and kid along, we have blown through speed traps well in excess of #$%% and I have YET TO GET A TICKET.
Back seat a bit tight for the average fast food diet american, leg room a bit on the short side also. Subaru, please ditch the plastic wood, if your going to use plastic, make it look like ANYTHING but wood.