So multiple thoughts and questions(i am a newb so some of these questions and comments will seem amateurish, so please bear with me). First questions: @Trakjunky, what do you mean by "pull some tail?" @fuzzypanda187 what do you mean by stance it out? And now comments: Why an outback? because, as theoutbackdream stated, yes i want something practical, and i believe that this car is one that will last me a VERY long time, hopefully up to the point where i will raise a family, and then later i can update my car, but i really would like the car to last me. BUT, that does not limit me to only the outback!! outbackdream, while I LOVE the outback, i would be very happy with a WRX and, as long as the price complies with the budget, i will take it with wide-open arms. As for the mods, that budget will probably come out of my OWN money, so the 15k is only for the car, my parents wont give me any of that for mods, diy or otherwise. But back to the main point, what outbackdream said was fact, the recession isnt killing my family but we aren't in a position where i can get more than one car until i can buy a whole 'nother car on my own, and while all subies tend to last, the outback would work because it is multi-purpose: not just an A to B car, or just a comfy car, but one that will take luggage or groceries or any purpose involving cargo, and one that can function just fine without any cargo.