Subaru Impreza Estate 2000-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK, if you want a plasticy interior in your performance car.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    About 320-360 miles per tank (50 litres), so that's up on previous car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plenty of roll, really needs stiffer springs, bit surgy rather than smooth in acceleration, can under-steer badly on wet roads.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Precise clutch control required for 1st gear acceleration quick off mark but less impressive over 60-90mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    15k miles, 6 months old and starting to rattle, hmm.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    At least the wheels are gold

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Seats shocking, back unsupported, no grips round corners and base of seat digs into thighs, ouch.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Seems OK (insurers tend to want Trackers though)

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No