Faults:

Clutch hydraulics died a slow and painful death.

Seized brake calipers.

Rust.

Sunroof wouldn't open.

Temperamental central locking.

Electric windows seized up.

New clutch needed.

Mammoth oil leaks.

General Comments:

This car was fabulous, quite possible the most fun car I have ever owned.

The torque curve when the turbo kicks in was phenomenal.

Seats are like DFS armchairs.

It feigned unreliability, but hung on until the end, a real fighter of a car - no such thing as limp mode.

Intermittent misfires are solved by putting your foot down.

Faults:

My turbo waste gate failed at 32,000 miles.

The heater fan failed at 46,000 miles.

The water pump and radiator failed after 90,000 miles.

Both rear hub and bearing assemblies were replaced at 100,000 miles.

The A.B.S. system has been intermittently failing from 120,000 miles.

The starter motor failed after 140,000 miles.

General Comments:

The performance of this car is very good in the mid range I.e. 40 - 80 MPH.

I find the driving position and the seats very relaxing.

The car has only failed to start once in 11 years.

The most enjoyable car I have ever owned, that's why I have kept it for 11 years.

Faults:

Distibutor seal gives the impression the head gasket is leaking oil.

Anti roll bar bracket fell off.

General Comments:

My vehicle was a one owner from new with FSH.

Has a Hill Motor Sport chip, group A dump valve, removed all plastic intercooler guards - 230 bhp is on tap, let's just say Imprezas often are surprised by my 2wd performance.

Faults:

Dashboard lights.

Sill rust.

Tailgate wash wipe.

Windscreen sipers sheared off at speed.

Sticking throttle.

Rear screen heater.

Drivers side air vent blocked & disintegrated.

Groaning front suspension when cold.

Factory fit Phillips stereo failed.

Drivers seat mounting failure.

Tailgate struts broken.

General Comments:

Mechanically sound and reasonable economy (c.40MPG)

Heavy to drive and slow to build momentum - though a good high speed cruiser and quite rapid when revs are maintained. Reasonable gerabox.

Electrical and trim quality a total disaster with a different rattle and failure almost a daily occurrence. Factory supplied stereo and rear speakers are appalling - though easy to change.

Faults:

Water pump, boost hoses, water hoses, turbo. head gasket too (doh!)

General Comments:

It's not coincidence that everyone has rated theirs at 10/10 for performance. Just check out any older car magazine (and they don't do it justice).

One final comment -

Check out What Car 1992 - Where they rated the Quadra above the Cossie 4x4.