1998 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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Wonderful, reliable, comfortable, fun to drive

By Will on Saturday, March 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

Pros: "Fun to drive, peppy, reliable, roomy"

Cons: "Minor."

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

"Love the way it drives. Direct, peppy, great MPG. Extremely few repairs until about 120,000 mi. Had extensive work done on engine then and a new clutch. Driving great since. It's been a great car. Only complaints: somewhat disappointing interior quality. Gear ratio not great (shifting smoothly has always taken some thought). Cruise control died. Some electric difficulties. But it goes and goes and goes. The interior space is amazing. Many trips with 3 dogs and baggage with room to spare. A fun, reliable, cost-effective car."

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