Used Subaru Impreza for Sale in San Jose, CA

Because of the all-wheel drive system, if you get one flat tire, you have to replace all four, according to the dealer. The transmission is noisy and sounds as if it's going to break. My biggest fear is it slipping out of gear. I cannot tell if the noises it makes when shifting are normal. According to forums and the dealer, the engine noise and transmission is within range. Two common noises are the thump of the ABS brake when starting and then the slap of the plates when shifting from second to third gear. Also, the engine is very noisy. The heat shields do very little to prevent heat from the car, and as the car ages, they rattle with the engine while you are driving. Plastic parts such as the center console break off with ease. The stereo is cheap and tinny and expect the door locks to break after your first year. On top of that, the clearance of the vehicle is low, so off road with caution.

The con is the paint. It has chipped off the hood, and I'm not sure if it is poor quality paint or if it is just something you have to accept in order to take advantage of the turbo. Another con is the oil filter. It's just a nuance because it's the kind of filter that is sideways instead of top to bottom. If you change the oil yourself, it gets all over your hands as you are unscrewing it.