Owning a car as a college student isn’t always necessary. Most campuses provide students with everything that they need, and a bicycle can suffice for those who attend college in a bike-friendly town like Fayetteville. But while owning a vehicle may not be essential, it can improve the experience, and make things easier for college students. If you're a college student looking to buy a car, or the parent of a college student looking to do the same, here are some things that you should look for in a vehicle.
College students know full well that they are indestructible and cannot be harmed by anything known to man. However, parents of college students have the strange delusion that this is not the case. If you’re a college student, humor your parents and choose a safe vehicle. Subaru is the only vehicle manufacturer to receive Top Safety Pick ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on all of their vehicles for the last six years.
Cargo room is another important feature for college students. Whether you're moving your belongings into the dorms, or loading up your friends and camping equipment for a weekend in the woods, as a college student, you need a vehicle with plenty of space. Practically every Subaru vehicle offers plenty of cargo room, but the Outback, Forester, and XV Crosstrek shine in this category.
Subaru vehicles are practically unrivaled in the category of durability and dependability. College student or no, you want a vehicle that you can rely on. 95% of the Subarus sold in the last 10 years are still on the road. Unfortunately college students who own a Subaru won't be able to use car trouble as a valid excuse for being late for class.
Most college students aren't just flush with cash, so a vehicle’s fuel economy is important. A tank of gas has to compete with textbooks and evenings out with friends. You want to make sure that you can stretch that tank as far as it will go.
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