Subaru Comes Home to Roost in U.S.

The end of the sport-utility era is upon us. It's now time to explore outside of the box and delve into the world of wagons. All are practical and some are, dare I say it, good looking. There are lots of choices, but we will look at the underdogs.

Part I dealt with the Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi. Part II will explore the Subaru Outback 3.0R.

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The most common perception of Subaru is that its cars are owned by individuals who knit their own sweaters, live within 50 miles of the Canadian border and require all-wheel drive. Well, two out of three are incorrect.

If there was a brewing winter storm outside and I had to get to the emergency room fast, I would want to take a Subaru. Simply put, these cars chew up powder as quickly as a snow blower.

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A Fast and Furious Saab Wagon? Yes

The end of the sport-utility era is upon us. It is now time to explore outside of the box and delve into the world of wagons. All are practical and some are, dare I say it, good looking. There are lots of choices, but we will look at the underdogs.

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Picking up the 9-3 Aero SportCombi was an interesting experience. Lipstick red? You bet. Ten minutes later, I found myself on the shoulder of a busy New Jersey road with the blues and two's going -- damn.

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Clearly, you can see where this is going.

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