2005 Subaru Impreza

Rating from sube lover

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

"I bought this car new in 2005. It was just me and my dog then. I now use it to drive my two kids around, and my dog can fit in the back (mines a wagon/hatch back). It's not the prettiest car, or the quietest, it doesn't really have any extra options, but the all wheel drive is amazing. I live in New England in the middle of nowhere and I need to get to work no matter what the weather. I've never gotten stuck, in fact I've passed 4x4 SUVs and trucks who have slid off the road. In fact, the only times I've really slid is when I've done it on purpose. I would never go out in the snow with my kids unless I think they'll be safe, and I never worry taking them out in my Impreza. It now has well over 120,000 miles on it and it's still going strong. However, I'm a 5'4' female with a smallish frame. My 6' tall slightly overweight husband feels a little cramped driving it, and with one of the kids behind him, his knees touch the dashboard, but for a single small to average size person who likes to go off road or drives in the snow, I would highly recommend this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Impreza Enthusiast

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

"If you are looking for a reliable and economical AWD car - this is a great choice. We really have enjoyed the car and recommend it for someone who wants something a bit sporty in a 4 door style. if you want more power go WRX, but reliability and adequate power can be found in the base model Impreza. if you are lucky to find a 2005 like we did - it is a RS 2.5 model - nice torque, styling and RS features. I recommend this for sure."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Clay

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

"I previously owned a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX that I got as my first car. I fell in love with that car and thought, how much better can the WRX Sti be? So for graduation I got a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX Sti and I, again, was amazed by the quality of the vehicle. Never had a single problem (beyond normal wear and tear) with either of the vehicles. I wouldn't want any other car, not even a Ferrari or Lamborghini. This is an amazing car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from dk

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

"Awesome ride!!! Beautiful, really fast!!!Love the boxer engine. Has a great potential for upgrades. Highly recommend"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from WRX lover

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

"Both my wife and I own Subaru's and wouldn't trade them for the world. They provide a fun car that is very safe. In the winter driving in the snow is not a scary adventure. I will never drive a car from another maker again. I have been driving Subaru's since the impreza 2.5 RS came out in 1998."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Gspeed262

(4)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I own the WRX wagon and its a GREAT all around vehicle. It's very sporty, very reliable, gets decent gas mileage, and with the wagon body style it can fit almost anything in the back with the seats folded down (i've hauled 8foot 2x4's). The luggage rack can also hold several hundred pounds of cargo if necessary. The All-Wheel-Drive system is amazing. Feels surefooted rain or snow. My only complaints are rear seat room (but I'm 6'2") and the ride is just a touch too stiff. But that's a sporty car for you. Get compliments everywhere I go :)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Suby

(5)
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:		5 out of 5

"Orignal owner here... i have 204,000 miles on the orignal engine! its unbeleivable how reliable this car is.. NEVER had a problem, orignal turbo still spools awesome. My sti still runs like the day i bought it.. I would HIGHLY reccommend a 2005 subaru wrx sti."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from wrxturbowagonblue

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

"SO happy. Have heard great things. Fun to drive, powerful. Functional. Great looking car. Hope to have it for a long time."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Outdoor sports (hiking, cycling, etc.)

Rating from 5thBeatleSTi

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

"I bought my STi used and after 10k miles of ownership, I can honestly say I don't think there's a better car for the money. Gobs of power, boy-racer cool looks, awesome interior, brakes that will detach your retinas, intercooler water sprayer, and all wheel drive with adjustable center differential. The ride is stiff, so if your a comfort cruiser, this isn't the car for you. But if you like to feel the car working the road, you'll love it. For me it's the complete car. Having four doors is also a huge plus, otherwise my wife wouldn't have approved!! The back seat is a little snug, but accepts a car seat, has LATCH points, and offers adaquate room for little toddler legs. It's not too bad for adults on shorter trips either. The car is an absolute joy to drive. It's my daily driver and I look forward to climbing behind the wheel every chance I can get. The all wheel drive allows you to handle the car like a pro. I live in the snow belt, and this car fitted with snow tires is unstoppable. I recently took it on a 1000 mile round-trip vacation and it was resonably comfortable. Only two little nit-picks for me about the car: 1. The stock radio is horrible and offers no iPod connetivity option. Dump it and buy an aftermarket one. 2. The rear seats don't fold at all, so no hockey sticks or snowboards can be put inside the car. But these are minor compared with the joy this car brings. This car WILL get you attention. Not a day goes by that someone doesn't say "nice car" or shoot a friendly wave as I drive by. Little kids love it and yell "race car" when they see it in the parking lot. And lets not forget that this car will outperform almost anything on the road short of exotics. (and even then it'll keep up or beat a few of them 0 to 60) This is the perfect enthusist car for someone on a budget. Awesome performance, reliablity, and enough comfort to make years of enjoyable ownership. P.S.> Save some money on the side for tires and brakes. If you enjoy driving this car as much as I do, you'll use them up! But that's a good thing, not a bad thing, lol."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from WorldRally 05

(5)
Comfort:		3 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:		5 out of 5

"I've owned a 04 Jaguar X-Type and a 06 Acura RSX. My RSX didn't have the torque or traction the jaguar x-type had with awd so I went with the STi. It is the best vehicle I have ever driven. It gets about 18mpg but your paying for a performance car. It handles and accelerates like a dream and has an extensive amount of aftermarket parts available if you are interested in modding. The color has a lot of features like driver controlled center differential, shift light, shift beeper, intercooler sprayer, and more. The seats are pretty comfortable but obviously not the best. Overall its an amazing car for the price, i got mine with 11k miles for 25k."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun