2005 Subaru Impreza RS review from North America
"A great car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not the smallest thing has gone wrong with this car. It has a few annoying detraction's, nothing major.
The rear seats don't fold down, just a small pass through.
Upgrading the stereo is difficult because of the small size of the current speakers. But for a factory stereo it's not bad really.
The gas mileage is a bit disappointing. My previous car, a 2004 Accord coupe, got 27 mpg. I have averaged 20mpg in this car.
General comments?
Strong engine with great handling. It has the perfect balance between comfortable ride and excellent cornering ability. This car is fun to drive!
In the snow and ice the all wheel drive just takes off while other cars are spinning their wheels. Zips through traffic.
The interior feels solidly built and comfortable, but not quite as luxurious as the Honda.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 4 cylinder. Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 66 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2005 |