1996 Subaru Impreza Consumer Reviews

1996 Subaru Impreza

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1996 Subaru Impreza

Kelley Blue Book Retail $1,425–$3,375  

Average Rating

4.8 out of 5
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Comfort:4.4 out of 5
Performance:4.6 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.2 out of 5
Interior Design:3.8 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.8 out of 5
Reliability:4.4 out of 5

5 out of 5 people would recommended this car to a friend

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It's got 9 Lives!!

by Adventure Girl
from Lititz, PA | July 23, 2010

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(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"I bought this car used at about 110,000 miles. Tomorrow, I will be selling it to my cousin, 6 years later, at 212,600 miles. While there were constant minor problems with the car, I learned to work around them, and to enjoy the essence of a well-built vehicle that seriously has 9 lives. There were so many times in the past 6 years when I thought it was finished, due a poor inspection, but after a couple hundred dollars worth of work (and later, a couple of man hours by my husband, dad, and brother), it would pass and give me another complete year of great performance. Although the "check engine light" is eternally lit in this car, it's been soooooo good to me through every winter, and it's gotten me safely to and from work over my hour-long commute, while I travel 90 mph on the highway (please don't tell anyone). It's a safe powerhouse of a car, and the thought of getting rid of it has truly brought me to tears multiple times. It has very attractive, sporty and youthful exterior styling with a very comfortable and sensible interior. I seriously don't know if I'll ever feel the same about another vehicle. It deserves a second chance, as it will last well into the 200,000 miles - have a heart and give it a chance! You can thank me later! : )"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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outback sport owns

by kilo
from unityville, pa | January 25, 2009

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"go by the stars. car is amazing in every aspect. fun to push in corners and off road with. buy one!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Off-roading


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Awesome little car

by Unverviking
from Rochester NY | December 8, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Bought used w/113k for myself, and lost it to my wife after 2 days. She loves driving it as do I. Now almost 2 years later it has over 131k on it and nothing out of the ordinary mechanicaly done to it. Runs like a champ. Added a trailer hitch and pull our small popup camper in the summer with ease. This is our 3rd Subaru, all have been great. Wish that we never traded our 1st one, big mistake, thought we needed a mini-van. Oh Well, recommend this one to all. Funny story, my wife was the Cookie mom for my daughters brownie troop, she fit 71 cases of cookies in it. Just had enough room to drive..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Great Car

by commuterman
from charlotte, nc | December 14, 2006

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"extremely reliable. surprisingly quick. would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone. the all wheel drive will spoil you. great car for commuting in good or bad weather!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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A good little car

by VT Driver
from Vermont | June 1, 2006

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"I bought this car last April when I sold my old Toyota. I love my Subaru, the 4WD is excellent and I have never gotten stuck, even on my unplowed *steep* dirt hill of a road in the winter. It is a bit more costly to maintain than my old Toyota, but still a good value, I feel. It is very peppy and takes all my abuse--hauling lumber, dirt, dogs, etc."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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