1999 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 review from UK and Ireland

• Small oil seal leak (fixed under warranty)

• Brake pads needed replacing, they were upgraded to brembo (fixed under warranty)

• Cam belt (fixed under warranty)

The Subaru Impreza has to be by far the best car I have ever owned. The performance through to reliability has been first rate.

I was looking for a car that had the performance of a two seater sports car with the size and practicality of a family car, I FOUND IT.

Within the first 2 minutes of the test drive this car had to be mine. The attention this car creates is great, the looks, sounds and the performance combined have produced a car that is fantastic value for money.

The running costs are not that bad, though the Impreza does like a good drink. Insurance prices are a bit of a myth @ 24 I have insured the car for about £800 after having a tracker fitted. One of the first things people ask is how much was your insurance so hopefully this should help.

My Impreza has had some upgrades.

• Prodrive - Gearbox and Spoiler

• Brembo Pads and Discs

• Motor sport wheels

• Full Motor sport Exhaust system.

I would recommend this car to anyone who wants a car that provides performance, looks and practicality.

GREAT CAR!!! :-)