1998 Subaru Impreza Turbo AWD review from UK and Ireland
"Part practical, part fun, wholly wonderful"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The turbo dump valve got blocked which caused the car to stall for a second under hard acceleration - gulp! Fixed in 10 minutes under warranty.
General comments?
Almost perfect transportation. Family seats, decent boot, monstrous performance, idiotproof handling and grip, bulletproof mechanicals, comfortable cruiser, engaging companion in the twisties, free of the 'reversed baseball cap' image. It has a perfect response to the driver's every mood.
A bit stuffy without aircon and a bit thirsty, but this is really just nitpicking. While I owned this car I never envied any other driver - M3, 911, Skyline, no-one. A wonderful car that I feel privileged to have owned.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29200 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Clio 16v |
| Date of Entry | 30th November, 2000 |