the EJ series engines they been using for 15 plus years kinda stink. the latest engine in 2022 plus cars fixed a lot of the EJ problems. say NO! to CVT transmissions.

Subarus have a reputation for being mechanically bullet proof and being excellent in bad weather, particularly snow. I've heard it said that they are the state car of Vermont. However, with the exception of their performance models (WRX, WRX STi) they are not known for rapid acceleration, perhaps in part due to the cvt. If highway merging is your concern, think more about horsepower than cylinder number. If you get something with at least 200 hp you should be fine.

Then these are your choices if you buy new:
Vehicles with Traditional Automatic Transmissions:
Ford F-150 –
Chevrolet Silverado –
Toyota 4Runner –
Mazda CX-5 –
Vehicles with Dual-Clutch Transmissions (DCTs):
Volkswagen Golf GTI/Golf R –
Hyundai Veloster N –
Porsche 911 –
Here are some more: Top Cars Without CVT Transmissions 2024: Non-CVT Models
Let me know if I left some out.

Subaru - Great Car
 

We have a 2023 Outback Limited and a 2024 Outback Limited. These are terrific vehicles, they are by far the nicest vehicles we've ever owned. We've had Volvos, Lexus, Fords, Buicks, and Chryslers. The Subarus are significantly better than any of them. A comfortable ride and very low maintenance.

Thank you all. I have read every post and will have Mr. Boomer read them.

Our cars spend quite a bit of time on I-75 in addition to just stop and go driving, like in TV. That is why I wanted to know about acceleration.

Also, having hydroplaned, in rain, on the interstate a couple of times back when I drove mini-vans, I never want to do that again. The hydroplaning did not become an accident but I sure hated that feeling.

Boomer

Our 2012 6 cyl outback is still running fine. 120,000 miles.

I have a 2013 Accord 4 cylinder with 94K miles; runs well; will keep driving it. Have had 2 Subaru Outback when in New Hampshire. Loved them. Reliable, go thru high, unplowed snow, 4 cylinder, stable car.

I have owned 4 Subarus over the years, loved every one of them. I own a Mazda now and love that too. But would definitely consider another Subaru next. Their handling is crisp and lively, and gas mileage is great.

WOOP DEE DO.....I love my Subaru!!

I have a 2017 Accord Hybrid. It's not as much fun to drive as the cars I have driven in the past, but it certainly the most reliable and least costly to maintain. I have 86,000 miles on it, and I have a lifetime average fuel economy of 48 mpg. It's a full size Accord. When I bought it, I thought you had to buy a Prius tin can to get that kind of fuel economy, but that is not the case. This Accord has not had one problem yet (knock on wood). I take it in every 10,000 miles for an oil change and I follow the maintenance schedule. The brakes have a half life still left. The only thing I really found negative about this car is that it had no spare tire. I was uncomfortable with the flat repair kit, so when I bought new tires at 55,000 miles, I had one of the old tires put on a rim and now it's the spare.

That being said, I drove a Subaru in my lifetime and that was a great car and I have heard nothing but positives from people I know who own one.

The Car Care Nut is a favorite of mine too.

Recent Subaru Owner
 

I have owned a 2023 Subaru Forester Touring model since October 2023. I am all about good visibility and ease of driving. It fit both, the visibility is excellent and while it came with some 'electronics', quite a few of the controls were not that way and were easy to figure out and navigate without 'screens'. I loved GM/Chevy cars and their dashboards were so nicely designed in my opinion. We had a GMC truck and then 2 Suburbans and I loved them all, just too big for me, so sold my latest Suburban last October and went with the Subaru Forester and I've liked driving it. I haven't had it long enough to have any 'issues', but I also haven't had to bring it in for any 'warranty' stuff other than an oil change.

We are on our 3rd Subaru Forester which is almost 5 years old. I cannot recall any repairs except for our first Subaru's sunroof which was covered under original warranty. We appreciate the safety features. Our 2020 model was one of the earlier models with Eyesight and adaptive controls. It came with close to 1,000 pages of instruction. I am hopeful that our next Subaru will have friendlier driver interface. I do see lots of Subarus in The Villages.

I didn't read the 4 pages of responses, but here is my two cents (and a comment).
If you have been happy with Honda, why switch from a company that has excelled?
My comment - As I understand, Suburu has 4-wheel drive to handle snow. Not an issue...

Because the government is mandating major changes some of which are making cars less reliable.

The final reason why new cars aren’t as reliable as old cars that we’ll talk about in this blog post is the fact that car manufacturers are under immense pressure to meet fuel economy standards and emission standards.
New Cars Vs. Old Cars: Why Aren’t They As Reliable? | Shadetree Automotive.

The more complex the vehicle, the greater the odds of very expensive repairs. Some car makers will be better than others in adapting to the new regulations. Best to let others be the guinea pigs.

New cars bought in the last few years have twice as many quality problems as they had in 2010. Some well-known brands are averaging more than five issues per car – and the stats show things will probably get a lot worse before they get better.
New cars are failing at unprecedented rates, and it'''s getting worse