Subaru Impreza Saloon 2.0 Sport 4WD 4d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
People don't realise how good they are as not turbo's.
Costs
I paid £3000 in 2004 and only had to get 1 front spring, which cost £100 fitted; not bad for a years running, but makes up for it in fuel I suppose. Only get 25 to 30 mpg, but 30 is very rare.
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On the road
Driving
This car is underestimated, as it goes very well for a none turbo car. I have put 17" alloys on and hks exhaust, and find it out-handles most cars and goes round corners better than my brother's WRX, as it has constant power rather than a mass surge of it
Performance
For a 2L 4wd I find it goes very well; instant power and goes round corners quicker than most cars I know. It doesn't even squeal or slide if you loose it. You need to learn how to drive as it just goes wherever you want it to.
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Living with it
Reliability
Touch wood it's never let me down once. It starts no matter what the weather is on first turn of the key.
Image
Looks very nice, but also attracts a lot of attention.
Comfort
Not a bad ride considering it has got 17" wheels on and 45 profile tyres, but if you want comfort buy a normal family car.
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Security and Service
Security
The only let down, even though it has standard immobiliser, it doesn't take 2 minutes to get in as it's got pillarless doors. But at the end of the day, if someone wants to get in your car they will do, no matter how much security it's got.
Service
They know that a lot of parts are dealership only, so they charge top prices.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Bullet-proof if looked after.
Other
eats tyres but worth it just for the cornering.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes