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Why (Not) the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport?

 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Reviews: Pros and Cons:

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Reviews

03/05/13

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  great car, this new subaru impreza
A member from New Brunswick, Canada

Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Powertrain performance
Excellent in snow, great on ice. With good winter tires - pure pleasure to drive.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Cargo capacity & towing
Trunk is ok in this sedan. But I wish I would get a hatch for my test drive.

Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Safety & braking, Driving position & visibility, Fuel economy, Materials & workmanship

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Tires, Dealership practices, Price or payments, Warranty, scheduled maintenance cost

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03/05/13

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  Value All wheel drive, needs interior refinement
A member from Maryland, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Handling
You can't find a better car for $22k that has as any form of all wheel drive off the lot brand new. This car will drive in 4"+ of snow on stock Potenza's without fail. And in the summer, it's just as fun through tight corners on the mountain roads that were iced over just months before.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Powertrain performance
The 4 speed auto does not perform efficiently, although it is fast to shift and quite bulletproof.

Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Reliability & durability, Exterior styling, Cargo capacity & towing, Safety & braking

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Front seat support & comfort, Audio & nav systems, Quietness

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03/19/13

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A member from Connecticut, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Brand reputation & image
Very high rating from Consumer Reports. Make recommended by son (for AWD) & friends.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Exterior styling
We have lost 2 fog trim inserts from fog light holes (no accident or observed impact).

Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Handling, Driving position & visibility, Fuel economy, Safety & braking

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Driving position & visibility

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01/20/13

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  WRX- Best bang for the buck but at a premium.
A member from Illinois, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Powertrain performance
Out of the box, the acceleration is great. Having driven naturally aspirated vehicle all my life, having turbo boost is a beautiful thing! It is a wonderful and welcome addition for the daily driver. Add a few modifications and the thrills never end. Keep in mind that a stock 5 speed manual will launch much quicker than a stock 4EAT automatic transmission.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Powertrain performance
Subaru's 4EAT automatic transmission and its internal gearing is not the best for those seeking performance. The 4EAT seems to be a bit mismatched when linked to a turbocharged engine. Buy a 5 speed manual if this is you’re your after. Not the most even tempered of transmissions. Sometimes slow to downshift and can sometimes be a bit stubborn and hesitate to downshift back down into 1st from a very brief stopping situation.

Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Reliability & durability, Exterior styling, Safety & braking, Handling

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Quietness, Feature availability, Feature availability, Fuel economy

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12/13/12

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  Good, practical if uninspiring
A member from New Jersey, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Reliability & durability
Ultimately it was Subaru's predicted reliability past 50,000 miles that had us make our final decision between this car and a Volkswagen (Jetta or Passat).

Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Powertrain performance
Although I am generally very light on the throttle, my wife and I really wish this car had a little more power on tap when needed and that the CVT would wait a little longer before backing off into fuel saver revs when accelerating gently. Secondly, we experience a substantial delay before forward gear is engaged when transitioning between reverse and drive.

Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Powertrain performance, Handling, Rear seat room & comfort

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Quietness, Audio & nav systems, Feature availability

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06/13/12

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A member from Maryland, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Exterior styling
Pretty nice update. Looks similar to the legacy.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Audio & nav systems
Radio is terrible.....don't like the fact you have to upgrade to navigation to get better radio, and XM. Sounds much better when using I-Pod though

Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Interior styling, Front seat room, Ride smoothness, Fuel economy

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Quietness

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05/01/12

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A member from Colorado, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Exterior styling
Very agressive and eye catching. The new body style mimics the STi and is a nice feast for the eyes.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Past personal experience
Once upon a time I wrecked a Subaru. I managed to survive an otherwise mortal crash. On top of that my family has driven the lugnuts off of subarus with hardly a problem mechanically.

Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Interior styling, Driving position & visibility, Quietness, Powertrain performance

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Handling, Front seat room, Front seat support & comfort, Audio & nav systems

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04/24/12

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A member from Tennessee, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Fuel economy
Oustanding fuel economy for a all wheel drive...the highest mpg all wheel drive of any manufacturer.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Powertrain performance
Engine could use more torque although not a sacrificing mpg.

Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Powertrain performance, Handling, Ride smoothness, Driving position & visibility

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Exterior styling, Audio & nav systems

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02/29/12

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A member from Massachusetts, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Interior styling
The Ford's interior was so swoopy and so angular. it looked like the designers were making it look like a spaceship. I preferred the Subaru's modest and clean interior lines. The subaru is more open and less claustrophobic as well.

Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Powertrain performance, Feature availability, Insurance & depreciation



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11/28/11

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A member from Ontario, Canada

Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Exterior styling
Aggressive sporty looks, specially with the sport package. low body height.

Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Color choices, Powertrain performance



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11/28/11

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A member from Illinois, United States

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Ride smoothness, Quietness, Feature availability, Audio & nav systems

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08/26/11

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A member from Alberta, Canada

Best Reason to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Reliability & durability
Owned since Oct 2007- now Aug 2011 - very few issues, if any major at all. Only 1 recall for fuel tank fixed 1 day with MFG warranty. Practically superb durability for econ car. Only regular oil/gen maintenance needed Mobil 1 synthetic highly recommended

Other Reasons to Buy the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Handling, Brand reputation & image, Powertrain performance



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