1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STi4 review from UK and Ireland
"If you are an enthusiastic driver, buy one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cracked brake disc.
Throttle body sensor lead makes intermittent contact.
General comments?
I have had a lot of performance cars, but nothing comes close to this - it would be a very brave (or foolish) driver of any other type of car barring a VERY select few who could live with a WRX.
The handling is beautifully balanced on its 17" F1 shod wheels, with only a hint of under-steer in extremis. Wet weather barely affects it either.
The performance is brutal, but highly accessible. A quicker point to point car on real roads doesn't exist.
Don't buy for economy, shiver at the cost of insurance and buy shares in a good tyre company.
Ride comfort is on the filling rattling side of firm - your dad wouldn't like it, though creature comforts aren't bad - air con, decent ICE (I think - I don't use it much - prefer the sound of the glorious flat four...), cosseting seats.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 3000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Impreza |
| Date of Entry | 14th April, 2001 |