2005 Subaru Impreza WRX review from North America
"I make excuses to run errands"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light, (which is basically emission control light) came on at 3457 miles.
General comments?
The Impreza WRX is the ideal example of form meeting function.
This car is an absolute pocket rocket when the turbo spools up at approximately 2500 RPM. However it is equally comfortable tooling around town.
The handling is close to superb, the AWD makes a noticeable difference as compared to my 2002 Honda Civic SI that I traded in.
The gear ratio, smooth 5 speed manual transmission and 7000 RPM redline do a terrific job enabling the power to be put to the pavement.
I've been getting 30 mpg highway, which is 3 more than the sticker suggested 27. I feel this to be quite an engineering feat in a car that puts out 227 hp, can carry a family of 5 plus some gear, and eat a Mustang GT for lunch.
The only negatives I've experienced are the emission control light coming on recently, and you can hear more exterior noise than in some comparable vehicles. Extremely pleased with my Impreza!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 liter turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 24 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2005 |