1999 Subaru Impreza RS review from North America
"Fun and reliable at a good price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There was a squeal from the brakes after 3 months of driving. Mysteriously, this went away on its own about a month later. The dealer had no explanation.
General comments?
The overall performance level is very good, especially the all-wheel drive handling.
However, the car could still use another 25-30 hp (currently at 165).
Ride is exceptionally comfortable for a performance car. Road imperfections do not upset the car, even when driven hard.
Good seats, great visibility.
All in all, a pleasure to drive, a breeze to maintain.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 boxer Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 15000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Saturn SC2 |
| Date of Entry | 1st February, 2001 |