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Originally Posted by adc100
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... Now I know Subaru has a great track record bc of safety and the symetrical AWD system is one of the best and can only be obtained by having a flat engine.
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From a strict standpoint of Subaru's explanation of what "symmetrical" means, BMW's xDrive system is also Symmetrical (except in newer X1/X2 that are FWD based off the Mini platform.) That term is pure marketing, and the claim that it is "better" because of it is pure claptrap.
Subaru has a good reputation because they're well-build, generally last a long time, have a cult following in snow states. But except for the WRX/STI are not particularly high performance (along with the BRZ).