What's your opinion about Subaru impreza ?

i've owned 2004 wrx 2l turbo 4 on 3 years. in 44,009 miles i've had precisely 1 problem -- wire got pinched , short-circuited relay controlled power windows.

, have not used lightly. have competed in rallycross, autocross, , road rallies, i've driven on racetrack , made literally dozens of ten-hour trips in (that main purpose bought car, driving between portland, or , san francisco, ca in weather conditions). i've driven -- hard -- on gravel, snow, mud, ice, grass, dirt, , lots , lots of tarmac, wet , dry. has devoured i've thrown @ it, , still feels solid , responsive ever.

full-time all-wheel drive significant performance advantage on surfaces -- dry pavement wet, snow, mud , gravel -- on top 2 performance models. (to find out why, take high-performance driving school , learn how use advantage.) on lowest-powered impreza, non-turbocharged 2.5, all-wheel drive gives phenomenal grip, responsiveness , control on mud, wet pavement, , other low-traction environments. if live rains or snows, or if regularly drive on gravel or dirt roads, impreza have serious advantage on else in price range.

main negative impreza that, because it's least-expensive subaru available in north america, suffers cost-cutting measures, particularly in sound insulation. if use blocky, aggressive tires, road noise can drone bit, particularly on concrete (rather asphalt) surfaces. fit , finish, on other hand, of high quality you'd expect modern, automated japanese manufacturer, , materials used on seats, dash , interior panels in car of quality price point. , newer "limited" trim level of 2006 wrx upgrades leather seats if like.

utility , usability both high on impreza, if choose 5-door wagon model folding rear seats , large hatch. four-door, however, huge trunk , decent rear seating space. (i found easier rear seat of impreza, driver's seat adjusted me, rear of audi a4, example, , since have 3 growing children, major concern me.) , past several years, subaru have placed child-seat tethers rear seats of cars, if you're looking someplace safe put infant or child safety seat, of impreza choice.

there 3 basic power levels: 2.5-liter naturally aspirated model (no longer called rs; can't remember 2006 designation model), 170 bhp, nimble , responsive, , reasonably fuel efficient. new-for-2006 2.5l wrx, rated @ 230 bhp, offers increase in low-end response , drivability on old (227-bhp) 2l wrx. , top-of-the-line wrx sti (no longer called sti, apparently nobody remember let go of shift key on last letter) has 300 horsepower, larger brakes, 6-speed transmission, , other upgrades handle additional power.

perhaps 1 of best features impreza breadth of aftermarket tuning gear available it, turbocharged wrx. bolt-on equipment allows change intake, turbo, , exhaust components easily, , suspension upgrades let dial in stiffness or compliance want. perhaps best of all, subaru ecu used control engine's operation modified enhance car's performance changing ignition timing, boost levels, , fuel ratio maps. lets knowledgeable tuner achieve surprising gains in responsiveness , performance without opening hood -- it's possible plug obd-ii port (under steering wheel on models) , install new performance maps, downloading browser plugin.

other cars consider: if you're looking @ top-of-the-line sti model, need @ mitsubishi evo well. they're same price; consensus evo sharper, more raw, , crisper (plus little quicker) on track, while sti more balanced package real-world driving , usability. either 1 $8000 (us dollars) more wrx, though, in turn $6000 more non-turbocharged impreza.

in addition, subaru's own forester based on impreza platform, meaning floor pan, engine , suspension same. (yes, means it's possible upgrade forester wrx parts...) forester larger inside, taller, , less aggressively styled; i've thought forester turbo make excellent "stealth" vehicle, selection of aftermarket enhancements. i'm not yet tired of 2004 wrx sedan.

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