2000 Subaru Impreza Turbo review from UK and Ireland
"Have to own one once in your life!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Persistent Rattles from Dashboard.
Tire wear very heavy.
Intermittent problem with the clutch, gets very stiff from time to time.
General comments?
Hard to describe the traction as you pull out of a corner, it is exhilarating and so different from any front wheel drive car I have driven. I have taken a 911 turbo out for a spin and doesn't feel that far behind it for outright pace.
The car is amazingly quick particularly from 3000 rpm to about 5500 rpm, after that it is still quick, but feels like it just creates more noise. What a wonderful sound the turbo gives spinning away!
Only 16,000 miles on it and is spotless. Find that tyre wear is bad and uneven on the rear tires given the nature of the differential on the car.
Very expensive to run here in Ireland. Insurance is through the roof, along with road tax, petrol and tyres. And they have just introduced a penal points system which means I could lose my license after a couple of trips into the country.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L turbo petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17500 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 106 |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2003 |