2008 Subaru Impreza

Rating from The old man

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

"Purchasing my Red 2008 Impreza was not just a good practical decision it was a good idea based on appearence. Having all wheel drive for the winter, 170 hp. semi compact size and a hatch back makes this car functional. Alloy wheels, snappy interior with floor shift, fog lights and a sort of BMW 3 series style puts this car in front of the others in its class."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from subbie owner

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

"i love my impreza, great gas mileage, comfortable ride, nice looking car, great value for the price."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Slickster

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 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

"I bought this car back in the spring of 2008 (automatic transmission) with the intent of using it to get me to and from the mountains in Utah. It's proven to be economical and reliable without sacrificing space. I can easily fit all my gear in the car with the back seat up. Putting it allows me to throw my own party in the back seat. I'm 6'2, 230 pounds and I fit in the seat fine. However, it's a bad day for whoever has to sit behind me. I wouldn't recommend trying to fit 4 large people in the car. I'm currently getting about 24 mpg, it's slowly been declining from 32 mpg. At 52,000 miles I've done ZERO unscheduled maintenance. I haven't changed any fluid but oil, gas and washer since I started. Brake and Tranny fluid were tested the other day, both are fine. I've had to replace one blinker, two brake pads and 4 tires. I'll probably have to replace the other two brake pads and the rear rotors (rear rotors got too rusty) The windshield wiper heater is totally worthless so don't let that be your selling point. CONS: the engine has a hard time going uphill, I wish the auto-transmission had more than 4 gears. The sport-shift is essential on steep grades or else it'll be auto-shifting itself nonstop. There's also some plastic around the car that has fallen off. Nothing major, fortunately..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from twotacos

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

"Really like the car and the price point, but Subaru should not be producing cars with manual transmissions, because getting this car to shift into reverse is almost impossible (it helps if you grid your teeth). Even Authorized Subaru Dealership diagnosed as normal shifting.... I've talked to other Subaru owners with the same problem. I would only recommend a Subaru to a friend with automatic transmission."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from doWhileSomething

(4)
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:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Great mid-range power, third gear seems endless (@90mph+). Handling is very good, great in the snow, never had anything go wrong. Did get recalled for an oil supply tube hanger, but was nothing serious and only took 5 minutes. Stock stereo is sub-par, but it was because I cheaped out. If you like to listen to music load, opt for the premium sound or get an aftermarket system. gas milage: avg 14 city, 18 highway. About 2mpg's less if you're driving for "fun". Overall, car is reliable and very fun to drive."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from CurlinFan

(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:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've owned 3 Subaru's and this was my first Impreza. It gets great gas milage, 33 on the highway, and it handles like a dream. A really great car for the value."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from card trick

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

"The 2008 Subaru Impreza is a disappointment. I traded in my 2003 version, which I had been quite happy with. The '08 version is uncomfortable to drive, and has had parts and pieces fall off the interior (to include a strip of molding that came loose beneath the gas pedal within 30 days of me driving it off lot, and Subaru wanted to charge me to fix it - I told them never mind and tore it off myself), the stereo has been replaced twice due to cd's getting stuck in it, the driver's sun visor snapped off. One plus is gas mileage better than advertised - I average 30+ mpg with each tank, combo of city and highway driving. Definitely decreased workmanship and leaving me looking for new car already, though - the car just isn't pleasing to drive."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Demonseed

(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:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"The WRX is reliable and a hoot to drive every day. Subaru service has been consistently excellent. I have driven it 44,000 miles. Its my third WRX. All three had clutch issues by 35,000."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from sti hero

(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

"own an 08's sti.it got everything a car was born to be; power,style,speed,you name it this baby will take it.go buy one (don't day dreams about it)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Off-roading

Rating from New Subabu Owner

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

"Went looking for a car for my 100 mile round trip highway commute. Needed to be fuel efficient (better milage than my truck), handle winter driving (AWD), be an automatic (so my wife could drive it) and be fun to drive (30 yr Porsche driver). This car meets all those requirements and more. I'm loving driving this car even in the snow storms. Handling's great, the turbo gets it moving (same hoursepower as my 2002 Boxster), the auto sport feature still gives me control, all with a nice style. I did my homework, and over all I made the right choice."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting