Subaru Impreza Sports Wagon 2.5 WRX 5d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Got a 5k discount on new. Where can you get this level of performance for 16k.
Costs
You don't buy this sort of car for economy. Eye watering service costs and fuel consumption. 28mpg is easily achievable with mixed driving.
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On the road
Driving
Much better than I expected for a car with this performance, although it does get a little unsettled on poor country roads. The best car I have ever owned.
Performance
This car is fast. The STi must be awesome.
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Living with it
Reliability
Seems OK. Only time will tell, but Subaru have a better than most reliability record
Image
The Wagon is less lary than the saloon and does without the silly tea tray in the boot and the bulging wheel arches. Attracts less attention and is the better for it. You will also get the Scooby wave.
Comfort
Seats OK as long as long as you don't have a large bum. Very huggy and supportive.
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Security and Service
Security
Thatcham cat 1 alarm. Mine seems a little oversensitive and likes to embarrass.
Service
Don't use Subaru dealers they'd have the shirt off your back. I use a specialist and very good too.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes