Subarus are also extremely popular in Alaska. More times than I can remember I've gone out to a parking lot and started to unlock the wrong car before I realized it wasnt mine, because there were so many in the lot than looked just like mine.

My personal experience has been that Subarus are very reliable. I have owned several over the years and have not had many significant mechanical problems. Clearance is an issue, but aside from that they are great cars.