2000 Subaru Impreza Reviews - Page 2 of 6

Air flow meter broke down at 30000 km

Engine blew at 60000 km.

Until 2006 Prodrive kit fitted: 240 HP / 350Nm.

Later ECUtek tuning: 275 HP / 380 Nm.

AP-Racing brakes, adjustable suspension, nylon bushes, big anti roll bar fitted.

It handles like a go-kart and out-accelerates (up to 200 km/h) about anything on the road.

In the mean time it's just for fun, got a WRX for business trips, since the GT Turbo is so stiff the whole car rattles and shakes when driving over a coin lost on the road.

Even performing well on the Nuerburgring Nordschleife.

Big drawback: fuel consumption: 20 - 25 liters / 100 km!!

However, this car is a man's perfect toy!

The new series WRX, STI... after 2000 is not the same anymore. Too heavy, too much comfort accessories (who needs an air con or stereo in such a car?)

Had clutch repaired once under warranty.

Brake slave cylinder replaced under warranty.

Excellent car, can't fault it at all. Handles well, goes fast enough, very reliable and well built.

I just wish it was a bit larger - should have bought the Liberty/Legacy instead :)

Bad battery when purchased, needed new one after I owned car for a few months.

Changed spark plug at 45,000.

A/C needed recharging at 54,000.

Nothing major!

I loved this car! It doesn't have the most stylish interior, and the cupholders are much to be desired, but overall I think this car is fantastic. I had a horrible dealer where I purchased the car from, but I am not quick to assume that all Subaru dealers are as awful as they were. And they were idiotic. The car itself is a quick, comfy, solid little machine that tends to hold up superbly compared too many cars in its class. It rips in the snow - I owned it in Vermont and it was great in any weather. Everything always worked in a very sharp, responsive way. Not as luxurious as some of the loaded outbacks, but its cheaper and smaller so what do you expect? Tight on corners, felt like a little tank when I test drove it. Great cruise control, fairly quiet on the highway, just be careful where you get work done because Subarus aren't the cheapest cars to repair. I don't think the dealers are known for their service, but I had a bad experience with them when my engine light came on, they said I needed a tune up (I got one for $250) and it turned out to just need a spark plug. Not THAT big of a deal, but it made them look stupid. Hey, I don't know cars, I expect the dealer to. I adored my Impreza. Buy one.

Nothing.

I previously owned German or Swedish cars in England and this is the first Japanese car that I have owned and I am not overly impressed.

Most of them seem soul less, but I thought the Impreza might be different.

They call it a wagon, but really it is a hatchback, Room in the boot is OK, but not amazing.

There is not much room inside, I am not a big bloke, 176cm (5ft 10ish), but it is still cramped.

The interior is very plasticky and cheap looking, although I have to say it doesn't rattle.

The air con struggles on really hot days.

It is gutless (manual may be better). You have to floor it to make it kick down.

Parts and service seem to be expensive, cheaper to run my old Saab I reckon.