5/21/2005 - 9/30/2011

[DOHC Outback]

These are the dates that a Subaru has been in our household.

It began when I purchased my 1998 Outback 5-speed, which still ranks as one of the favorite cars I've ever owned.

It ended when my wife traded her 2000 Outback sedan for a new Mini Cooper.

Does it feel different? Yeah. I don't have the security of all wheel drive in our Pacific NW winters, which seem to get worse every year. I can't easily blast around on gravel roads with little concern for damaging my vehicle.

Will I return? It remains to be seen. I really like my BMW, but the 2005-2009 Legacy GT with a clutch is always a nice option...and more importantly, works well in the snow.

It's been a great time and thanks for all the help and support from the SubaruOutback.org community throughout my years of Subaru ownership. You folks are great.