It sounds to me like he wouldn't buy a Subaru, then or now. Plus, since he didn't personally witness the racing history, he still sees them as the 1980's 98 lb weakling, instead of what they are.
My retort - For the past ten years domestic auto makers have been ignoring the consumer interests in all areas other than SUVs, relying on dated designs, market monopolies, and pittance upgrades to keep consumers coming back. Now that Import manufacturers are catering to a broader range of consumer, the domestic manufacturers risk losing a major component of their market sales permanently. Kudos to Subaru for having the vision to strike at the right time.
My retort - For the past ten years domestic auto makers have been ignoring the consumer interests in all areas other than SUVs, relying on dated designs, market monopolies, and pittance upgrades to keep consumers coming back. Now that Import manufacturers are catering to a broader range of consumer, the domestic manufacturers risk losing a major component of their market sales permanently. Kudos to Subaru for having the vision to strike at the right time.
