2002 Subaru Impreza WRX review from North America
"Affordable driving thrills found here"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The cloth on the back of the driver's seat has worn badly and looks ragged; this will be replaced under warranty.
General comments?
The performance is excellent, as reported in all the reviews I read before purchasing the car.
I am slightly disappointed in the understeer, expecting a rally-style car to handle with more oversteer, which was induced with a few extra pounds of air in the rear tires.
I have been disappointed with the headlamps, which are weak, the brakes which could be more powerful, and the windows which are noisy and freeze in the winter.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 24000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 2003 |