Hey people I'm looking for some info regarding which may be a better choice, going the Subaru pathway with either a WRX or Outback 2.5 XT, or going with an Audi A4 quattro 2.0. I won't be getting a new vehicle for at least a year, so I have plenty of time to do research.
Essentially the reason why I have narrowed it down to these two categories is because I want a good AWD car with a little punch. I must admit I find the A4 more visually appealing than the Subarus, but using the TFP search function it seems like many of you think Audi's are prone to problems over the long term, and to be honest, when I buy a vehicle I use it for a good ~7 years before getting something new. So, are the Audi quality issues really that bad? I've only heard good things about the durability of Subarus, but they just don't have that GERMAN look.
Also, how does the safety during crashes of the two companies compare? If there's anything else I should be considering please let me know. Thanks for any imput!