Subaru Impreza Saloon (2000 - 2005) 2.0 WRX AWD Turbo 4d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
it probably says i'm an A.S.B.O. on four wheels that likes to be noticed,and commands respect.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
family love it,friends love it,women love it,little school kids wave frantically at you,even pensioners approve
Would you buy this car again and why?
absolutely,because anything else would be well less actually,its the total package.
What are you likely to buy next?
STI.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£11,500
When did you buy the car?
September 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
got a good deal on one in red,not as popular as blue or black ones,£1000 cheaper,looks fantastic in red,well pleased.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
upgrade from gx model
What was the dealer like?
very nice,not dealer like at all,wasn't pushy,i knew what i was doing and he knew that,i stuck to my budget,and got what i wanted.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
brilliant drive,although clutch is rather heavy so awkward in town or traffic jams etc,b roads are its best habitat,AWD and well balanced chassis destroys the twisties,very easy to drive very fast,watch for understeer at the limit though.
What's it like to park?
no problem
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Had the car exactly two years now and not a thing gone wrong,utterly reliable,starts first flick of the key any weather,very easy to live with.
What's most practical about your car?
its a family saloon,sports car,and even a light offroader all in one, does't get more practical than that.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
bonnet scoop,awd.
