2008 Subaru Impreza

Great car for the money.

By Kleppy on Friday, November 20, 2009

"Cons: The paint chips/scratches easily. Pros: The AWD has been awesome in bad weather. It handles predictably in all conditions too. Suspension is stiffer than most cars (I'd like a little more though) so it tracks corners well. It can carry some weight too! Fuel mileage has been 30~25 going 70~80 freeway (70% total) and 27~23 surface (30% total). The styling has grown on me since it came out and the interior is very functional. ie 4 cup holder in the front 2 seats, 60/40 split fold down rear seats. The front seats don't fold flat. Trunk serves very well on the hatch version and allows me to haul small 8 foot items with the hatch closed (wood trim) The seats are comfortable. Auxiliary stereo input in armrest storage allow devices to remain hidden yet accessible."

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Race Car!

By WRX Owner (Spokane, WA) on Friday, November 28, 2008

"The WRX is by far the best car for the money if you are looking for performance. It has more than enough power to suit even the fastest drivers, yet has the interior room of a luxury sedan. The styling has greatly improved, and my car has been mistaken for a Lexus more than once! The racing inspired seats are very comfortable, and all the ammenities inside are perfect. The short-throw shifter is definitely a must, as it makes shifting gears that much quicker. I average about 22.5 MPG in the city and 27 on the highway, and if you can keep your foot out of it, it does even better. If you are looking for a car that combines ample power with good looks and comfort, this car is defintely worth looking at."

9 people out of 9 found this review helpful

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Bigger than it looks

By Jim (New Hampshire) on Monday, April 28, 2008

"Manual has great acceleration. AWD is best in class. Heated seats/mirrors/wipers are a plus in colder climates. Stereo is so so. 6 disc is a plus. Not many variations for trim colors. All in all best AWD hatachback for the $$$!"

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MY 2011 STI IS MY ELEVENTH SUBARU!

By LUVMYSUBY (OK) on Saturday, August 27, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,000

Pros: "Safety, Performance, Reliability"

Cons: "ZERO"

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

"We have owned Subarus since 1990. We traded a Shelby Charger for a brand new Subaru Justy. Were we crazy? LOL We fell in love with that little car! A couple of years after buying the little compact, my daughter and I were struck at an intersection by a Ford F350 pickup (The guy ran a red light) and dragged 75 feet down a highway. We walked away from the wreck. AMAZING!!!! The car was still running!!!! Since then, we have been in other accidents, just as serious, in Subarus, and always walking away. We have owned all kinds of Subarus over the years. We traded a 2007 WRX for our current STI. The only time I remember the 2007 being in the shop was for a brake light repair. I have never had a Subaru that left me stranded on the side of the road. That being said, we have always bought new ones. Sometimes, if owners mod the cars, we have heard there can be problems. We love Subies! In my opinion, they are the safest cars on the road."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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too small for me...love it but hard to get out of

By llg (NY) on Wednesday, October 10, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 48,000

Pros: "fun to drive"

Cons: "hard to get out of with bad back"

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

"I love driving this car. It is reliable, hugs the road, sporty, and looks nice. My only issue is that I have difficulty getting in and out of it."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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