Subaru Impreza Saloon 2.0 WRX 4WD 4d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not as well equiped as some other saloons, but has got all knobs and switches you need. A lot of smile for the money
Costs
Expensive on fuel - always use Optimax. Pay £1600 insurance, but was only 21 when I bought the car - proves us young un's can have them too!
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On the road
Driving
Excellent fun, grip never disappers, even in the wet. Turbo lag can be annoying, but also fun (like when Nova's think they've got you at the lights)
Performance
Purr's around town, and astonishing on the open road - always wants to go faster. I average 27mpg and still have fun - managed 33mpg on long run!
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Living with it
Reliability
Now 9 months old, done 8k miles and not broke yet
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Descrete power means you can walk all over those that don't know what's under the bonnet. Supprised coppers haven't stopped me yet! (probably can't keep up)
Comfort
Front seats hug you through the bends. Rear leg room ok if less than 5ft tall. Arm rest hatch into boot handy
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Security and Service
Security
Still parked outside (I hope!) Can adjust security settings using drop down keypad. Insurance company wouldn't give discount for tracker so didn't bother (do you really what it back if some thief has thrashed it to within an inch of its life!)
Service
Chandlers at Horncastle are excellent - other Chandlers outlets very poor. Always give courtesy car (even though it is a Justy!)
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Check oil regularly
Other
Humming sound around 68mph - dealers don't know what it is
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes