91 Subaru Impreza results
2008 Subaru Impreza OWNER RATINGS & REVIEWS
Trish
Jersey City, New Jersey
Best reliable AWD sedan
The Subaru Impreza in my personal opinion is the best AWD sedan out there at its time. Living in the Northeast of America, I've experienced very brutal winters, and the Impreza had no trouble in navigating in snow covered terrain, even with only all season tires. The power-to-weight ratio is just right; in other words, it's tamed during city commute, but semi-aggressive when overtaking. Also, I'm speechless with its reliability. It currently has about 140K on the odometer, and I haven't had a single issue. I haven't experienced a major accident with my vehicle, but reading about the IIHS ratings as well as testimonials, I'm confident that my Impreza will save me from virtually any crash. Gas mileage is great with the Subaru Impreza, to which I was able to achieve approximately 300 miles of pure highway miles (without A/C and only 1 passenger). Furthermore, when it comes to the engine bay, maintenance is easy and straightforward. Everything that is crucial for the health of the car is labeled in bright yellow paint, is easy to reach, and enough space to work around with. Unfortunately, the Impreza lacks in sound quality when it comes to the speakers. It isn't anything fancy, but it gets the job done. Finally, as a car enthusiast, I've essentially built a track-ready Impreza. Some parts are coil over suspension, anti-roll bars, wider tires, bigger brakes, custom tuned, larger radiator, and much more. The Subaru Impreza platform is very aftermarket friendly.
Misty
Smyrna, Georgia
Impreza great first car.
I bought (or financed to buy) my Impreza while I was in college. I've had it for almost 9 years, and it's traveled with me short distances to friend's houses and very long distances across the country. Currently, my car has over 125,000 miles and is still going strong. The car has a smaller build and is very easy to control. One of the benefits of buying a Subaru is that all (but 1) of their cars has all-wheel drive, which helps with ease of control in steering and maneuvering. The style of the body still feels very contemporary, even as an almost 9-year-old car. The interior is cloth, and this has started to become harder to clear. I have a dog, and the hair is very difficult to get off the seats. The fuel economy isn't as great as other cars -- it's about 19 mpg city and 24 mpg hwy. This is partially due to the car having all-wheel drive, which I consider a benefit overall. The fuel tank is rather large -- almost 16 gallons, so I can go a while without filling up the tank. I don't have to make too many trips to the gas station. This car has travelled from San Diego, CA, all the way to Atlanta, GA, and seen the whole south with.
Castle Rock, Colorado
Absolutely amazing!
I am currently the proud owner of a 2008 Subaru impress 2.5i. The car has a 2.5 liter four cylinder "boxer" engine, five speed manual transmission and is all wheel drive. This car is currently my daily driver and is without a doubt one of the best cars I've ever owned. Even though the engine is smaller than the WRX STI versions and doesn't come with any turbo system or other performance parts the "Boxer" engine still delivers above average acceleration with a decent towing capacity. That plus Subaru's all wheel drive system makes this car a beast in the snow or on dirt. Living in Colorado it can sometimes be difficult and stressful trying to drive anywhere during the winter however sense I purchased this car I haven't had any issues. Really the only thing I dislike about this car is that the instrument cluster is really basic i.e. only tachometer, speedometer, and fuel gauge. No engine temp or battery voltage, etc.
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