What do you drive and why?


Just got a 2019 Subaru Forester. Had a 2012 till someone decided to T-bone me on the drivers side. The car held up very well to the impact. Walked away even though the damage was such insurance called it a total loss. Safety was a main consideration in getting the new one, plus the AWD system, improved mileage and reliability of the brand. Had an older Honda CRV (2006) and almost bought another, great small SUV.
So what do you drive and why?
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In my driveway 
2010 Mini Cooper Clubman S 6MT
2009 Mini Cooper Clubman S 6MT
2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.8T 6MT
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III 1275

In the house
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Had a new 2005 Acura RSX Type S, Traded for a new 2009 Honda Civic SI, got tired of driving a stick after 40 years, so I bought a new 2017 Hyundai Elantra and absolutely LOVE it. That and my wifes 2015 Hyundai Sonata have been the most trouble free cars we ever have had. I get 35mpg in the Elantra and my wife and I are taking it on a 4K mile road trip (round trip) to New Orleans soon.
2009 chevrolet cobalt 4 door ss turbocharged. Why? It's fast, corners well, stops even better and is extremely rare. Chevy only built 474 of them, 170 black ones. It was absolutely the biggest bang for the buck at the time and has quite sophisticated engine and suspension . I'm a delivery guy and the brembo brakes have saved the lives of scores of squirrels, rabbits, and deer. I love the fact that I almost never see another one. 
I have owned a lot of cars of many different brands....Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Cadillac, Nissan, and others. Never had the urge or need to get a pickup but I do have respect with the models offered today.
My most recent 2 owner ships have been, first, a 1997 BMW 328is. Same as an M3 with 50 less hp but alike in all other respects. A 5 speed manual transmission. Fun to drive. Now I have a 2002 BMW 540i for the last 5 years. Had 80K miles on it when I bought it and now 138K. Since I am retired and not a street racer, there are many kids with their souped up Hondas and Acuras revving their engines at the stoplights for a challenge but I decline. I drive my car without abusing it but I know what it's capable of.
Anyone owning these older BMW's can attest that they will run almost forever if taken care of. But there are minor things such as radiators and other parts that need replacement more frequently than expected. Unless you are very handy, a trusty shop is a big plus. Newer BMW models are nice but require much more expensive repairs for seemingly simple problems. For example.....some of the X drive models have the front driveshaft running thru the oil pan. About a $1000 bill just to replace the pan gasket.
For anyone doing a lot of long/open road driving a BMW isn't a bad choice.