In-depth Reviews

Subaru Impreza WRX STI saloon (2011-2012): owner reviews

"Famous for winning several World Rally Championships and following a four year absence, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI saloon is back"

by Carbuyer team
15 Jul 2013
Carbuyer Rating

2.7 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.6 out of 5

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81%of people would recommend this car to a friend.

Owner Rating

  • 43reviews
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Common Problems

  • Suspension (5 cases)
  • Engine, Suspension, Other (1 cases)
  • Electrics (4 cases)
  • Gearbox / clutch (2 cases)
  • Brakes (2 cases)
  • Engine (5 cases)
  • Other (2 cases)
  • Brakes, Other (1 cases)
  • Brakes, Suspension, Other (1 cases)

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

18.5
Review
Constant battery drain
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Parts are cheap for the performance available

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

25
Review
My 3rd subaru , all good
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Petrol consumption is what you would expect for the performance , no complaints

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Review
Light maintenance and regular repairs. Very sound and very reliable. Not missed a beat in the 10 years of ownership.
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Is a very fast car but if driven well can have reasonable running costs

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

18
Review
Never missed a beat. Mechanically and Electronically
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Always run on V Power Fuel - Is expensive but the type of car deserves this - don't mind payong the extra

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

22

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

22
Review
faultless
Running Cost

3 out of 5

very thirsty but spares quite cheap

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

29
Review
No major breakdowns - only parts replaced due to wear and tear.
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Very modest when the performance taken into consideration.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Review
Superb reliabilty.
Running Cost

2 out of 5

Expensive fuel and parts but worth it.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

Version

RB 320, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
I love it

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

STI, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Does what it says on the tin.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

STi, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
A family sized performance car that looks nice and feels great to drive. Service costs can be expensive but with the the excellent reliability and build quality extra maintenance costs are kept to a minimum.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

sti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
Out of 14 cars i have ever owned this is the best by far

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
I love it.I Cannot find a suitable replacement,nothing can compare to it in my mind and i think i will run it until i start getting some serious problems with age.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Best car i have ever owned

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Awesome, if you change to a higher qualitys suspension set up. i have spent thousands but this is due to me being an enthusiast. I have also restored a mk1 escort mexico :)

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

WRX, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Quick, secure and fun.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

WRX STI 320 Prodrive Performance Pack, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
Absolutely fantastic car, providing a balance of performance, handling, looks and reliability all at a reasonable cost. Just a shame about the cost of fuel today.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

STI TYPE UK, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
It is a prctical 4 door car with a boot, yet it has 4 wheel drive and can give a porche a run for it's money in the perfomance stakes.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

STi, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Turbo 2000 RB5 WR Sport, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Switches between weekling shopping hack & b-road missle effortlessly, cheap interior but an ultimately rewarding drivers car.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

Version

wrx sti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Fun to drive and very fast

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Additional Hull Leather on Reccaro Seats, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

1998

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Superb performance car, car of decade in 1999. High fuel consumption but i have my wife's diesel fabia for long or economy journeys. Live adjacent to north yorkshire mores and pennines where performance can be used and 4wd in the snow, mud & 30% hills. Problem with brakes was that after 16 years the pistons were sticking in callipers; ebc, the brake people refurbished them superbly and brakes now work again - i did brake maintenance. Brilliant local specialist garage do major servicing, champions of castleton, n yorkshire.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
Fantastic performance and handling but thirsty on the gas. A bit small for a young family but willing to sacrifice the room for the benefits of four wheel drive and rally car performance.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
I love my car

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

GX, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
+ it's a good car, the 4wd is superb in bad weather. - lacks power and steering precision.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

WR1, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Excellent

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

STI, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

25
Review
Needed a new clutch at 22k miles - otherwise no faults
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Answer relative to type of car, although road tax is too expensive at Ł460

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

32
Review
Only had one issue over the course of 65,000 miles
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Not the best economy.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

18
Review
I have had the car in secure storage and for the last 3+ years just periodically running it and the only problem has been a stuck window motor in all that time and nothing in the time previously.
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Petrol was expensive but for the performance and the lack of problems with it, not too bad.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

28
Review
excellent
Running Cost

4 out of 5

expensive

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

21
Review
Completely reliable, trust worthy without any issues or failures since bought
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Fuel is expensive especially using super unleaded otherwise service costs are very reasonable.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

25
Review
Engine is very strong . Needed to replace a few bits due to not been looked after in the past.
Running Cost

2 out of 5

Runs on v power so not cheap. Parts aren't always easily affordable

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

uk 300 pro drive, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
Awesome

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

WRX SL, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Excellent drivers car. Interior materials could be better as could fuel economy.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Sti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Great car, outstanding performance

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
The best car i have owned so far

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Addicyive performance offsets the high running costs

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

sport, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Fantastic car nothing has gone wrong since i bought it..this is my 2nd subaru and i am equally impressed with the first one. you know that when you start it up it will keep going until it stops (using the key). i am deciding as to wether my next car shawill be a subaru or i shall try another one.ths is siimply due to the model changing, i m

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

WRV UK300, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Brilliant!

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx sti wr1, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Very good car its my second one( subaru ) would have another one but there are a lot of good cars around at the moment

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

RB 320, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Exhilerating performance for a 4 door 'family saloon', brings a smile to my face each time i drive and looks great just sitting polished on the drive !

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

WRX, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
It has surpassed all my expectations a perfect blend of performance, 4 wheel drive in a 'go anywhere' family car and for a seven year old car the only part that has failed (excl. tyres & exhaust parts) was a rear shock absorber!.......incredible japanese reliability!

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

uk turbo, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

1997

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Never been so pleased with a car in 35 years of driving.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

sti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Super car performance for the price of a buget car

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx sti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
Fantastic car for the money - bearing in mind it is a sti with ppp Prodrive performance pack - 305bhp

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Fantastic old clasic something subaru have forgotten to keep up

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

RB 320, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
The very best value-for-money for a 4 door, sports/ 'family' saloon with 'almost' supercar performance. Always brings a smile to my face!

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Faultless
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Expensive but worth it

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

22
Review
No problems at all
Running Cost

4 out of 5

New clutch at 54000 @ Ł1100

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

30
Review
Coming up to 100,000 miles and still drives and feels new. Apart from consumables the only repairs have been front brake callipers and one rear shock absorber.
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Official average mpg for the WRX is 27mpg. I consistently achieve 30mpg which while not exactly frugal is excellent for a car of the performance. Servicing costs reasonable every !0K. Spares expensive.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

24
Review
Owned for just over a year, no problems to date
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Just had a main dealer service for Ł99 and MOT for Ł25. Fuel consumption is average around town (24mpg) but on a run gets much better (over 30 ) Road tax is high @ Ł148.50 for six months

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

26
Review
No problems. Always works.
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Expensive but reasonable for the performance and initial cost.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

23
Review
Had to have head gaskets replaced - a common problem with the Subaru 2.5 litre cars.
Performance

5 out of 5

0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds. What's not to like about my Type-25?
Running Cost

3 out of 5

I knew it would not be cheap when I bought it.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

25
Review
Very reliable, typical of Subaru Impreza - this being my 4th, of said model. Carry out basic servicing myself. Great roadholding in all weather conditions.
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Tax & Insurance are worst cost.Parts & spares are very reasonable, sourced at specialist trade outlets. Have a neighbour, who is a mobile mechanic & specialises in Subaru Impreza's.. Charges very reasonable rates..

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

24.9

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

24
Review
its reliable because its serviced regalary and is reliable as they are qaulity
Running Cost

3 out of 5

average cost

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, , Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Its a subaru

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

sx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Brilliant car. Handles like a dream in all conditions.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
The impreza in standard form is a great everyday car, my previous impreza was modified and was great on track but lost is practicality. Would reccommend one of these over a mondeo anyday!

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

WR1, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
Cant fault it.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Sti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol,

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
It puts a big smile on my face everytime i drive it.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

Version

gb270, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Fantastic performance car with enough room for the family and safety in the four by four element

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

sport special, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

WRX, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx sti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Excellent, reliable and enjoyable

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

WRX STI WR1, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
Awsome

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

STI, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Has everything a driver needs. No sat nav, no air con or any other such useless addenda. Perfect.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

Version

, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Great car, 4wd makes for safe driving in all weather but a little short of power.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

25
Review
Excellent

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

22
Review
Never had a problem at all, flies through MOT every year
Running Cost

1 out of 5

MPG is awefull, but that's what you expect with performance cars

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

20
Review
No problems whatsoever
Running Cost

2 out of 5

Low mpg. High road tax. High service costs.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

25.2
Review
Never had any problems with the car or previous subarus

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Still good
Running Cost

5 out of 5

Good and cheap

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

29
Review
no problems
Running Cost

3 out of 5

not expected to be good

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

26
Review
absolutely no faults experienced
Running Cost

4 out of 5

for performance car it is very reasonable

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

1999

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

21

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Very reliable. Not as expensive to own as you may think. Brilliant in the recent snow.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

GB270, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Terrific fun

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

WRX, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Fantastic bargain

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

sti 2l turbo, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

1997

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Great car, works as a sports car and also big enough to fit the family and shopping in

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Fast, reliable, practical and great value. What more could you want?

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

WRX SL, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
Reliable car,good performance Interior a bit dated

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

STI spec c, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
Supercar performance and handling at a family car price,best car i have ever driven.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

wrx, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Very happy with my car

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Bought Car

New

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

25
Review
REGULARLY SERVICED, Always reliable - this is 4th Impreza I have owned - all have been reliable.
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Worst points now are tax & insurance - these are higher than average, even though safer car to drive etc.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

14
Review
Totally happy with my car
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Because of crisis everything is expensive...

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

22
Review
absolutely no problems so far
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Thirsty

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

20
Review
Owned this car from new and has never broken down in Ten years, also not many parts have been replaced through wear & tear.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

26
Review
Not one thing has needed attention, feels as solid today as when new. I drive it hard as a sports saloon should be driven.
Running Cost

3 out of 5

It is a 2.5ltr turbo with Ł475 annual RFL and 26mpg of premium fuel. So not cheap to run.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

sti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

1999

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
It is fantastic value for such a lovely high performance machine, i love it and my girlfriend loves it, she says it has the wow factor, thats all that matters.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

standard-no options, , , Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
This my third impreza turbo. It has the prodrive pack on it which although performance is increased substantially it is more economical than the previous car. (previous one was sold at 104000 miles with no spend other than routine maintenance.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

WRX, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Superb

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

WRX, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Turbo, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Excellent family car (if you accept the slightly firm ride and sub-30 mpg)

Owner Review

5 out of 5

Version

wrx Sti, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Ecellent exciting car, build quality could be better, but i did know exactly what i was buying..... basically, a road legal go-kart, that makes you smile everytime you go out in it. There's been a few niggly problems that have been annoying ie knocking rear suspension mounts (everyone complains of the same problem) there should have been a recall, also over-torqued brake caliper bolts, causing the bolt to thread inside the caliper (again, there's been numerous complaints) other than that i feel i've got alot of car for my money, and i would definetely consider owning another newer version of my car.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

Version

WRX, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Best car i have owned. Bought new 10 years ago, there's nothing on the market suitable to replace it. Only failure has been a dashboard (time) clock. Only disappointment is the poor fuel consumption.
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