Bought my first Subaru about a year ago for my Grand daughter to use while in college at Morgantown West Virginia.  Have come to conclude it is the perfect students vehicle.  Great traction for the snow covered winter hills about Morgantown.  Economical to operate.  Great visibility. Reputation for durability, should outlast four or five years of college.  Car has already been hauled into lockup twice for loitering in places it was not welcome.  Hopefully teenager who heralds from a county which has no trafic lights, now understands that concept.  Overall, we both really like the Forester, and I see a second one in the future.

Welcome to the USMB!

 

Yeah I'm sure the Subie will serve your grand daughter well.  I had mine all through college and still have it 12 years later.

Mrs. Chili drives an '04 Forester, and we love it.  Those things have their own charm.  Best of luck at college to your granddaughter.