2003 Subaru Impreza WRX review from North America
"The best car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All scheduled maintenance performed by me, or subaru technicans.
Turbo (td04) went out at 117k miles. I replaced it with a used td04 from another wrx for $150.
Battery died at 124k.
(2) front O2 sensor's, I think those were about $70 each.
Clutch died at 180k miles :) I replaced it with a stg2 clutch and light weight flywheel.
Steering wheel has started to "wear" on top center, I usually have my hand rested there as I drive, not bad but it's a little rough after 182k miles.
IA-CV gasket, went out at 170ish'k miles. $12 fix.
Ball joints and front axles these items wore out prematurely as I drive extremely hard on my car. It is also tracked and auto-crossed.
General comments?
The wrx does everything well, may not be the "best" in every category, but it performs extremely well in every category.
Consumer reports gave it a top pick.
My wrx is driven hard, and highly moddified and it still holds up to all the abuse I put it through.
Basic scheduled maintenance and these cars will last along time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 182000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 4th September, 2008 |