The 2014 Subaru Impreza Premium Sedan With so much uncertainty in the modern world, college students are constantly overwhelmed by companies that want their hard-earned, limited money. In such a confusing environment, it's often difficult to make the right decision when it comes to major investments, like deciding which car to buy when going to college. Most parents look for the safest and most reliable cars on the market while avoiding bankruptcy; peace of mind is hard to find in this process. Thankfully, Subaru gave the consumer that same peace of mind with the 2014 Subaru Impreza. Consumer Reports gave this vehicle high marks in the most important categories: safety, fuel economy and overall value. Worried parents and college students alike need fear no more because the Subaru Impreza is the rugged, yet refined, answer to all their most pressing questions. Consumer Reports is held in the highest regard when it comes to testing integrity, and their automotive test results are as close as you can get to doing it yourself. Each year, the magazine purchases cars anonymously and brings them to their testing center in Connecticut to put the vehicles through their paces and judge them on their performance. Most tests are performed with innovative new technologies, while others are judged by a panel of independent industry experts. After nearly 50 tests and thousands of kilometers driven with each vehicle, the impartial results are then made public. Some of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a vehicle are reliability, safety, economy, and overall value. To better understand how each of these data points is quantified and pre...... middle of paper ...... t scores in the compact car division. Clearly, the Impreza is a real winner across the board, even when crushed by 16,000 pounds of force. that the automotive industry can provide. Standard all-wheel drive, fuel economy, stellar safety scores, rugged design and engine power are just a few of the assets the Impreza boasts in the new model year. Finally, at a sticker price of around $21,000, it's an option that parents and students can't afford to overlook. Once the Impreza is yours, it boasts a sublime long-term cost of ownership and depreciates at a minimal rate. The years may pass, the miles may pile up, and the memories may fade, but the Impreza will be a reliable and valuable force on the roads for a long time to come..