Great car if it runs properly
The car hesitates when I put it into drive and I step on the gas.
The air conditioning freezes up when I drive on the expressway.
I enjoy the way the car handles.
The all wheel drive works great in the winter.
The car is comfortable to drive and is roomy inside.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 23rd October, 2002
It's a fun car with out breaking the bank, or your back to make it fast
Transmission has already been rebuilt.
Vacuum line to the boost controller came off, and over-boosted engine. I have yet to take it back to the dealer to have it checked out.
The car is unparalleled in performance for price.
The turbo has a nice sound with the resonator box removed.
It's more than a blast to drive.
Traction in snowy, rainy, or dry weather is impeccable.
Transmission is a little shoddy though. I would recommend upgrading the gears if you want to pump the power up.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th September, 2002
High performance in a stylish and practical package!
Well considering that I have had the car for such a short period of time, I can't come up with any problems I have had with the car. Subaru's have an excellent reputation and as far as I can see it holds true with the WRX.
This car is the best car I have ever owned. It is super comfortable thanks to standard very supportive race seats. The interior is very nicely appointed, but not overdone. My car has the optional premium sound system with a sub woofer under that passenger seat and sounds great. But the engine and chassis are the true joys of owning this car. Once over 3300rpm's, the turbo spools up and the engine pulls so hard you are thrown back in your seat. This occurs in all gears. 227HP is enough to rocket this compact wagon to 60mph in around 5.9 seconds. The 5 speed transmission is excellent and has a great feel when working through the gears. As for the chassis, it is tight and crisp rewarding the driver with exceptional handling yet not a rough ride. Another benefit to the Subaru is that it is full time AWD. The grip is awesome in any weather condition. Although the wagon does not get quite the aggressive look of the sedan, it is more practical and has nearly twice the storage room. It also has a "sleeper" approach in that people won't suspect such a performance monster from a 5 door wagon. Overall I love the car beyond comparison. My only gripes about the car are that it requires premium 93+ octane gas and rear leg room is a little lacking. Other than that all I can say is buy the car!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th August, 2002
A well priced road hugger
The brakes began squealing around 2000 miles. Dealer says its just brake noise from the rear drums despite it coming from the front end. At this point the brakes are still squealing, and the dealer still says there's nothing wrong.
Also, on the 9,000 miles service, the dealer advised us of a small oil leak which was unnoticed by us. The dealer corrected it.
Awesome car, get lots of attention.
Handles very well, and for someone totally terrified of icy conditions, the all wheel drive is great, and makes for a safe feeling when driving.
Vehicle driven by 39 married female, feel comfortable and secure other than brake noise and under powered brakes. Wet conditions compound braking issues.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th July, 2002
I am glad I am not the only one that has this problem with the brakes squealing. The first time it got fixed it cost me $65 to have the brakes serviced. The problem came back, it was dismissed as glazing on the brakes. It wasn't until I came back 2 months later after the problem appeared again, and the service manager heard me doing a 8 point turn (tight space) that he scheduled me to come back in to look at them, and had to machine the brakes. He thought it was serious enough problem that he didn't charge me. The problem then disappeared for 8 months and is back again. The service manager is gone now, and they wanted to charge me $80 for the front set and $80 for the rear set. I have never experienced this on any other car, other than Subaru.
I make up reasons to leave the house just to get behind the wheel of this car!!!
To date, nothing has gone wrong with the car. Subaru's in general are exceptionally well built cars. The WRX received a battery of awards and acclaim for it's sturdy design.
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX - One Word - "Disturbing!"
This car handles like a dream. It sticks like hot glue to the road. It takes a considerable amount of effort just to get the wheels to break free! All in all, the car is AWESOME!!! Mine, off the lot, a cool $25,000, and for what I got, I would have been willing to pay 30K. Yea, the interior is kinda frumpy, but if there could be any complaint or gripe about this car, that would be it. Everything else is, without a doubt, Superb. This car is pure bliss to drive.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th July, 2002
The king of the pocket rocket hill
The Subaru stock turbo went into remission at 10000km's.
The brakes needed upgrading almost as soon as I bought it.
The fire extinguisher was in an unusual position.
The car is one of the least known models by Subaru, and is factory modified by VenoM.
The halogen light inside the cabin is a little bright.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th May, 2002
17th Mar 2004, 21:30
The reason your air conditioning freezes up, is because the impreza outback has a feature that turns off you air conditioning unit temporarily when you accelerate aggressively. It should be explained in the operators manual. I read about this in one of the more popular car magazines.