Subaru Impreza Saloon Turbo 2000 4WD 4d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive for its age, but ace performance makes up for that.
Costs
Expensive short service intervals, terrible fuel consumption on top of expensive tyres, parts and insurance. Starting to depreciate more quickly now, too.
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On the road
Driving
Good to drive, firm sporty ride and very nice around the bends. Also magic in wet or slidy conditions.
Performance
Very good performance. Could be a little better, but then that's what the P1 is for!
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Living with it
Reliability
So far so good, but am not looking forward to the inevitable clutch or any possible piston drivetrain or turbo problems I have heard about.
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Not an Evo or an Escort Cosworth in rarety, but everyone knows a Scoob and that is good. Wish it was less common though!
Comfort
I like it. Seats are great, plenty of room and nice sporty ride without being too hard.
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Security and Service
Security
Cat 1 alarm, but no free doberman and armed marksman. Should have more visual deterants.
Service
One garage was full of tossers so far up themselves it was fearsome. But the one I deal with now is great. Full marks here, even if they are more expensive than the local small garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Noisy injectors, but they are 'normal' apparently.
Other
Clutch judder and quickly worn down pads at 100 pounds per set.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No