I'm going to start by saying I've owned 3 or 4 Subaru's. Ranging from 2002-2010. This is by far the most reliable one I have owned (2004). It currently has 347,000km on it. All original with the only real repairs being Water Pump + Timing Belt at 165,000. Brakes, Oil changes, and an o2 sensor last year.
All winter, flawless handling, nothing will compare. 600KM on a full tank that costs about 40$ to fill. Roof racks to carry snowboards, fold down rear seats with LOTS of cargo room. The motor is not as peppy as the WRX or STi, but it is far from sluggish at 175hp.
I would recommend Subaru to anybody looking for a great Daily driver, or just a temporary winter vehicle.

2003 WRX Wagon. The 3rd Subaru I have owned. Great cars, the AWD is easily the best I've ever experienced. WRX is a punchy little 2.0L boxer. If you drive everyday without really punching the throttle you can easily get 600 KM on a full tank ( about 45$ with 91 Octane). The wagon is extremely helpful and functional as the SEDAN does not have fold down rear seats and the wagon does.
BAD:
Requires 91 Octane fuel or above, Your gas mileage can go from 600 on a full tank to 300 if you are constantly driving it the way it wants to be driven ;). Sporty but functional.
Head gaskets seem to be a problem on these Subaru's if they are abused.
I also have a 2004 Forester with 347,000km and all original with NO REPAIRS except brakes, oil changes, and an o2 sensor.