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by allnamestaken
Mar 22, 2007 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Performance, safety, reliability
Cons: Interior lacking in features, fabric wears easier than other cars.
The Bottom Line: Great car, sporty, fun, reliable and safe.
We leased this car for 4 years and then got the 2006 model. The interior is nothing fancy, especially compared to our Honda Civic. Leg room in the back isn't great for an adult, but is adequate for a child. They have improved this slightly and ... read more
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by bryson23
Oct 24, 2006 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very hot body, fast, rated one of the best cars in the nation for safety.
Cons: It's not the smoothest car in the world but other than that it is flawless.
The Bottom Line: Overall I would say that this is the most diverse car that the common man can get without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Two years ago we purchased a 2002 impreza rs. I was looking for something a little more along the lines of a Honda civic or accord; but this car caught my eye. For the price and for the quality there was no way I could pass it up. Thus far it has been ... read more
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by fleener
Sep 20, 2006 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, Speed, Handling, the looks it gets, everything
Cons: Gas, friends say leg room in the back isn't great
The Bottom Line: I'd recommend this car to anyone. It's comfortable, fun, reliable, safe, and overall the best car I've ever owned.
I was in need of a new car due to the fact that my old one was slowly falling apart. I snowboard every weekend in the winter, so I wanted an AWD car. My brother used to own a Subaru Impreza and he loved it, so I started looking at those. I was ... read more
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by telus_peon
Aug 29, 2006 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No 
Pros: - EXPLOSIVE ACCELERATION
- TOP KNOTCH SEATS Awesome bolstering and support
Cons: - POOR ASSEMBLY QUALITY
- BARGAIN-BIN STEREO SYSTEM.
- POOR BRAKES
- POOR REAR LEGROOM
The Bottom Line: There are much better, all round cars for the money. The Acura RSX for one. WRX stands for What Ripoff Xtreme.
Hi folks,
I've been the miserable owner of an Impreza WRX wagon for close to six months now and after 15,000 km (I'm in Vancouver, Canada) it has given me nothing but headaches. I must point out that my WRX was a demo with 2000 km on it, ... read more
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by kyleabrown
May 20, 2005 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Excellent engine, reasonable mileage (for a sporty car), excellent handling (particularly in cold weather)
Cons: Rotten transmission, paint seems to scratch very easily.
The Bottom Line: Avoid this car - transmission problems are a deal-killer.
I have been driving this car for about 42000 miles now. For the first 30,000 I was pleased as punch. The car was everything I wanted and expected. FWIW, I drive fairly conservatively - I rarely rev the engine above 4000 rpm. I do not race, drive ... read more
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by peoplesoftjeff
May 12, 2005 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Incredible performance for the money, all-wheel drive and turbo in one.
Cons: Looks like a Dodge Neon on steroids.
The Bottom Line: Fills a niche that has been lacking in the market, performance along with comfort and cost. One of the best sports cars ever offered and I recommend it highly.
I never set out to test drive a Subaru and certainly not to actually purchase one, but that's precisely what ended up happening. I was out test driving a Mustang when I passed a Subaru dealership and wondered if they offered anything interesting aside ... read more
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by santino
Feb 18, 2005 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive, reliable, safe, versatile, Fun to drive!!!
Cons: Cabin ambient noise, not much leg room for four, window roll squeak
The Bottom Line: This is the car for you if you're looking for affordability, excitement of drive, safety, and versatility all wrapped up into a neat package.
When it comes to my WRX wagon, there is not a more dependable, fun loving, versatile car that I know in the same price range (even +/- $15k). One day it's my daily driver to work, the next day it takes a group of four to the snow, the next it becomes a ... read more
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by scoach
Feb 16, 2005 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, performance, AWD, trunk, legroom, headroom, durability
Cons: Outdated and underrated transmission, bargain interior, interior noise at speed.
The Bottom Line: Incredible value in a 4-door sedan. Performance on par with cars costing $10k more. Excellent all-weather car.
I've owned a number of nice cars. Prior to this car, I had a Honda S2000. Some time ago, and BMW 3 Series. The WRX is the Japanese reincarnation of my old BMW 3 series and that is a VERY good thing. I spend a lot of time on the highway to not do it ... read more
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by fairjannet
Feb 10, 2005 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellent handling in all weather conditions. Comfortable front seats.
Cons: Carseat eliminates many ways of making the best of the useable space.
The Bottom Line: Although design and handling has made it possible to avoid a freak bookcase accident, the car is not conducive to addition of a baby.
Back in 2001, it was finally time for my husband to go out and pick the exact car he wanted. His dreaming and scheming was done in private, so I was a bit taken aback when I stuck my face in the window of one of the WRX's on the lot and tried to imagine ... read more
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by moepoe
Dec 8, 2004 - Updated Dec 9, 2004 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fast, great traction & handling, fast, distinctive, wonderful in snow and rain. True giant killer.
Cons: Fuel economy, smallish size, weak paint.
The Bottom Line: If you enjoy smiling a lot and blowing off cars that cost more than twice as much as you car, stick with the WRX.
The 2002 WRX is the first year that Subaru finally graced the US with their detuned rally car. I purchased a rally blue sedan brand new in 2002. It's equipped with the optional rear spoiler and I added the Momo shift knob to match the steering wheel. ... read more
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by frustrated_guy
Jun 5, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Great salesmen, Nice seats, decent stereo system
Cons: Horrible drivetrain, Even worse service
The Bottom Line: Buy a Toyota or Honda instead
I own a 2002 Subaru WRX and I loved the car... When it wasn't in the shop for warranty work. I have now owned this vehicle since Febuary of last year (2003) with 9300 miles on it. I only drove the vehicle from Febuary until August. In the seven months I ... read more
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by mrchristopher1
Jul 17, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Refined operation; great handling,acceleration,cruising, build quality, gas mileage
Cons: Stereo upgrade could use an upgrade
The Bottom Line: Viva WRX!
After living with my WRX for more than a year, I'm scratching my head wondering why everyone doesn't ... read more
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by kimberlydemyan
Jun 11, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Style, power, cost, mileage.
Cons: clock hard to see in daylight. Armrest extension clasp "cheap" and falls off.
The Bottom Line: To anyone considering a purchase, I would say ...drive it.
Not a bad choice for the money. Feels safe to drive and ride in. Great, precise handling. Smooth cor ... read more
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by andrewinla
Apr 21, 2003 - Updated Apr 22, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance, value, comfortable for it's size, 4WD
Cons: not attractive car (grows on you, but not others), cheap interior,
The Bottom Line: Love this Car and miss it badly. My dream garage would have this car parked next to a Porsche turbo!
II bought this car while waiting for my MINI Cooper S to come in. I had the WRX as a daily driver while I had a 240bhp BMW M Roadster (M version of a Z3) in the garage.
I was reading a bit about the WRX and had a Isuzu Trooper as my daily ... read more
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by rgdave
Apr 9, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Acceleration, sports car handling in an AWD, great seats.
Cons: Interior convenience, alignment & brake problems, break-away mirrors break, weak wipers.
The Bottom Line: Great to drive, but not sure its built for long term ownership like a Toyota.
Thw WRX seduced me to end my love affair with Toyotas after 20 years. I live in the mountains, needed AWD, and wanted to simplify from having BOTH a regular 4 seat daily driver AND a 2 seat fun machine. The answer was a WRX.
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by bassman32
Mar 6, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Speed, Agility, power/price ratio, fun, shifter, turbo, momo, stereo
Cons: The "Next Track" dial is a little weird.
The Bottom Line: This car is a blast, if you are having a bad day, just go test-drive it, and you will feel better!
The WRX is a breath taking experiance. That little car can provide you with more fun than you can even begin to comprehend. I am sure you all remember that old commercial for Sprite where you see two guys watching a commercial for the soda called "Juki" ... read more
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by nick1326
Feb 10, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: AWD, agile rally-inspired handling, tons of power and that gorgeous turbo whine
Cons: Looks, interior, speeding tickets....
The Bottom Line: 700 over invoice (yeah around 22,500) for a car with this much power, this great handling and this FUN TO DRIVE? BMW/Audi - NO WAY JOSE!!!
Ok, so I'll be the first to admit, I love powerful sports cars -- Especially the now extinct Japanese elite like the revered Supra RZ and the magnificent RX7 with that moster rotary engine. yes folks, the Japanese have certainly taken the fun out of ... read more
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by windingup
Jan 7, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Acceleration; composure; quiet, at any speed; AWD handling; civilised; every other WRX driver waves
Cons: Gas mileage; gets too much attention from local racer idiots
The Bottom Line: An absolute joy to drive. Excellent value. Buy one. You too can make up lame excuses to take it out for a spin just one more time!
I took delivery of my Blue Black Mica WRX from Motor Image in KL, Malaysia, roughly 6 weeks ago, and believe me, during that time, I was either driving the car or I was dreaming about it! I've racked up about 3000km now. I'd always enjoyed driving, but ... read more
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by themtx
Dec 10, 2002 - Updated Jul 12, 2005 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, versatility, AWD, looks that set it apart from the crowd
Cons: Not cheap
The Bottom Line: The Impreza WRX SportWagon is faster, more poised, and classier (in its own way) than its market segment competitors. Come to think of it, maybe it's in its own segment...
I traded in a perfectly good '00 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner (SE V6) with low miles for an Alpine White Impreza WRX SportWagon in December of '01 because I wanted a vehicle with more class and amenities, and nearly the same utility. One year later, I ... read more
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by DMaciel
Dec 9, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No
Pros: Decent price, full time all wheel drive, comfortable seats.
Cons: Slow pick up, poor controls, a factory defect and recall on the gear mechanisms!
The Bottom Line: I would not recommend this car to anyone who wants an AWD, rugged vehicle to access anything other than flat city roads.
I've always heard nothing but great things about Subaru's. All the commercials show the cars hauling through exciting terrain, with tons of storage space and safety standards...
I've been completely let down since I actually bought one myself. ... read more
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