Subaru Impreza Estate (1993 - 2001) Turbo 2000 4WD 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
The rally boys/girls love it. Other "types" think you're a chav. I don't mind.
Would you buy this car again and why?
What are you likely to buy next?
A Porsche 911 Turbo or GT3.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I wanted performance with practicality.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not as fast as you'd expect, although you could solve that easily with an ECU chip (plus 40bhp). Torque is good, as you'd expect with a turbo. Huge character from boxer engine. Accurate but light steering. Slightly nervous on motorways.
What's it like to park?
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not in 3 years.
What's most practical about your car?
Estate. Plenty of legroom front and rear. Roof rails. Very reliable.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
17" inch alloys and EBC performance front discs and pads (the original brakes weren't very good).