1999 Subaru Impreza RS review from North America
"Very good bang for the buck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At ~21K miles the cam tensioner idler pulley went bad (cold start-up rattle). Fixed under warranty.
General comments?
Superior handling enhanced after changing out the OEM tires.
Nice low end grunt.
Good car if you like to do modifications. Nice starting point to build on.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 NA - Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2002 |