Having had a Subaru Outback
Having had a Subaru Outback (2005) and a VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI (2012) I am in a quandry. I love my manual sportwagen, which is quick, fun to drive, and got excellent mileage (45 mpg highway, mid 30's overall). The Subaru has better resale, particularly here (Montana). Loved my Subaru too, but didn't look back after I traded it in. Drove the Alltrack the other day, and loved it (also drove the Mercedes GLA ... nice ornament). Drives just like my car. Worse gas mileage, though. Thinking of waiting for the Manual Alltrack, to arrive in January. Also considering the Sportwagen FWD, Mazda CX5, and Subaru Impreza sport premium. The diesel was great, and wish VW still had one. But I am going to take the trade in on the sportwagen from VW and get a new vehicle, almost certainly one of the above.. And I love the wagon configuration, it is so practical; who cares what anyone else thinks,