1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo review from UK and Ireland
"Supercar performance for Mondeo money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car suffered clutch judder when cold from about 18,000 miles which was replaced quibble free under warranty.
Had a rear brake shoe (for the handbrake) shear off at 23,000 miles. Dealer had never seen before and was replaced under warranty.
General comments?
Simply the best car I have driven. It is possible to do things that you thought were not previously possible!
The interior is somewhat basic, however the seats (when you finally get the position right) are very comfortable and the driving position was spot on. I was able to drive 900 miles and get out of the car as fresh as a daisy.
The only minor glitch was that the headlights really weren't up to the job.
It was a little thirsty on the petrol, average of around 23 mpg, but this was not helped by the fact that there seemed to be a magnet under the accelerator which pulled your foot to the floor at every opportunity. In addition it sounds glorious!
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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 | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2002 |