1996 Subaru Impreza

Worst electrical system ever!

By Never again (CO) on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 190,000

Pros: "Engine, fun to drive, cute"

Cons: "Electrical system"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"This car runs fine, holds up well, is quite cute, but has more electrical problems than I've ever seen. I've spent over $10,000 replacing a computer, and various other electrical issues."

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Great car, fun to drive!

By Will (VT) on Wednesday, April 24, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 240,000

Pros: "fun to drive, handles good, will go anywhere"

Cons: "none its a great car"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I've got a 97 Impreza L with the 2.2l motor. It is a fast little car and does great in the snow. I bought mine just before the winter so I got some time to get used to it before the winter but when winter came along I got to have some fun in my Subie. My car has never lost complete control when driving in the snow, although there was some times where I got it side ways for fun. But over all this car preformes really well and I don't see it quiting on me any time soon. I also plan to buy a newer verison once my current one dies and I get the money. other wise I'm just going to stick with my current one."

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Best Car Ever!

By B-RAD (WA) on Monday, April 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120,000

Pros: "Everything"

Cons: "Seats are not the best for long road trips"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"The Subaru 2.5 RS is an amazing vehicle. I have absolutely loved driving it. The responsiveness is fantastic and I get compliments on the car all the time. You will not be disappointed."

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the most reliable AWD car i,ve ever had

By rakim (MD) on Thursday, April 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 182,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"a very reliable car even at a high mileage.. only thing it starts rusting at the wheel well which is minor and sucks more oil than an average car so check oil level regularly."

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Awesome car

By Alaskan-Drifter (AK) on Tuesday, April 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 211,000

Pros: "Daily beater, great drive, 211K still going strong"

Cons: "nothing"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I just recently got my first Subie and I already like it. I was going do the slick road, there was a moose crossing the road so I stepped on the brakes. The moose ran away, but I ended up in the ditch. I was going pretty fast so what happened was my Subie jumped over the bump of hard snow that it took head-on. I ended up on the other side of the bump so backing up isn't an option (Even though I tried it, proved unsuccessful) The good part - Ahead of me is someones front yard, well, didn't wanna call the tow truck - cause he wouldn't be able to help. I did a *burnout* in 1.5 ft deep snow and drove probly 30 yds through 1.5 -2 ft snow. The guy has some kind of bumps in his front yard, probly for dirtbikes/fourwheelers. My Subie drove up and down the bumps with all that snow. When I got to the guys driveway, there was a big bump of snow also, except this one wasnt that hard. After getting back on the road, I found that my front bumper took a piece of wood right on the edge of the fog light cover thing, also my rear bumper was torn off - holding on one clip - probly on the first hard bump, and also my clutch burned halfway, but I still got to the place I was going, and then back home, drived a total of about 25 miles before I noticed that I was revving my engine to drive 25 mph. Got a new clutch kit, attached the rear bumper, and still drive it. For all the haters out there - this Subaru had all stock components, no turbo, no "cool" upgrades during that snow dive. Did two full services, and its running strong, speedbumps, gravel roads, 2 ft deep snow - it takes it all quickly and head on, people complain about slow when going to pass - since mine is manual, i just downshift it and get more power that way..."

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