So, many Subarus are still on
So, many Subarus are still on the road because their owners keep repairing them, not because they are so dependable. I have looked up Subaru's dependability on Consumer Reports and many models have been more dependable than average since about 2013-2014, but that may be just because those are newer models and haven't had the problems of older models yet (as I write this in April, 2018).
My sister drives only Subarus and for her, it is about broadcasting her lifestyle. She knows she will spend a lot repairing them, but this is who she is.