I have become a convert to it... also known as Subaru. 2wd (FWD) or even 4wd, high mpg, light, easy to drive on country roads. Cheaply made, cheap to buy, not desirable by the public.
fairly easy to fix. Spark plugs in under 10 mins. Rotor is kind of a b1tch though, held by a tiny screw.

old RWD V8 full size cars are nice too, but they get 19-21mpg at best and don't handle as nicely.

Subaru Legacy/Loyale are easily the best in their class. Comparable to Ford Escort station wagons.

They don't however tow or carry anything with their tiny 1.8L/2.2L engines.

the ther serious downside is that alum. heads crack very easily due to overheating - it is hard to find any 1.8L engine with 100K which doesn't have cracked heads (which doesn't really affect anything).

I want a 4wd F250 for serious work but for daily driving I want a Subaru, something with high miles and disposable.