2012 Subaru Impreza - Consumer Discussions

Purpose of mounting notch, Impreza 2012

• Re: Purpose of mounting notch, Impreza 2012 [saedave]

  Written by: jrfaris on May 15, 2013 4:37:05 PM

  I've seen some ash trays on Subaru accessory sites but thought they all used one of the cup holders. I went back through the sites to see if something would fit in this open compartment. Even the ones with a mounting adapter use the cup holder. I'm hoping someone has seen an accessory installed in this open space in front of the the shift lever.

• Purpose of mounting notch, Impreza 2012

  Written by: jrfaris on May 15, 2013 12:33:43 PM

  I couldn't find this in another thread because I'm not sure what to call it. There is a notch in the open compartment beneath the climate controls and next to the aux power plug. It's about 3/4" wide and has a tang centered in it. It looks like it's intended for something to slide into it and be suspended in the compartment. I can't find any Subaru accessories that refer to ... Read More

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• Re: VERY IMPORTANT concerning 2012 Impreza oil filter [rxman4]

  Written by: once_for_all on Mar 11, 2013 9:42:17 AM

  I just went to a Subaru dealer near work to get my first oil change yesterday- I get home and check the oil level - ONE INCH OVER full - if thats not bad enough, I look at the oil filter - didn't look like original. I went to the dealer this morning and he takes the car in right away - Works on it and states oil level has been ... Read More

2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [fredjohnson]

  Written by: xwesx on Mar 7, 2013 9:38:55 AM

  33%. Yeah, it sounds insane, but that's on par with what I see in my Forester: About 25-30%. It really all depends on how cold it is and how short the trips are. When I used a Subaru for commuting, it was 30% or more. My wife tends to use our Subaru now, and she does multiple things with it or shorter round trips wherein the car is "warm" the whole ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [xwesx]

  Written by: fredjohnson on Mar 7, 2013 6:24:00 AM

  This winter in MN, been getting around 27 mpg combined on my 2012 Sport Premium. It's mostly highway driving. On long--200 mi road trips, best I could do was around 31 mpg at 60 mph sustained speeds. In the summer, I was able to get 38-42 mpg consistently on long road trips at 60. Cold air, a few minutes at idle to warm it up, winter gas mix, it all adds ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [clifm]

  Written by: xwesx on Mar 2, 2013 7:03:11 PM

  Add some clearance? No problem... it's called XV. :P

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [clifm]

  Written by: oxmead on Mar 2, 2013 8:38:43 AM

  I was lucky and had no damage, and won't try it again. I guess that's why they came out with the Crosstrek.

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [runnerdog1]

  Written by: clifm on Mar 2, 2013 6:58:07 AM

  That long front overhang is my only gripe. Living in a hilly region, I've barked that thing about once a month on pavement when I try to turn onto a steep street. And I actually can't pull straight out of my driveway at all; I just bottom out. A VW and a Mazda never had that problem. If anyone knows a good source for a different front spoiler (and maybe a ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [once_for_all]

  Written by: runnerdog1 on Mar 2, 2013 6:14:11 AM

  Yeah, I got my first body damage on my 2012 Impreza when the corner of the front bumper hit a snow drift that was a little taller (and harder) than I thought as I was making a right turn. Crunched the underside on that corner, but its not that obvious. The Impreza is not a very good snow plow. Handles well on ice and in the snow, though, so long as ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [oxmead]

  Written by: once_for_all on Mar 1, 2013 11:08:39 AM

  hmmm...watch that 8" of "snow plowing" with the front spoiler. You'll get some body damage that way. John

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [jd_24]

  Written by: oxmead on Feb 28, 2013 3:50:32 PM

  I just returned from a 2200 mile road trip, and the Impreza IS capable of the epa numbers and more. The 950 mile return trip got a 41.4 average readout ( 39 actual) Trick is you have to keep it at 60 or under! The temp was mid 30's and no high winds. Conditions were mostly flat but rain and light snow. PS, I also did some awd driving in 8 ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [kimpreza]

  Written by: jd_24 on Feb 28, 2013 9:38:50 AM

  Ouch! The 1 to 2 mile commute is the problem for sure. Over a year ago I read in the Toyota Prius Forum the somebody there had a similar issue. The Prius returned something like 22 mpg for their 4 mile commute. The commute was too short for the engine to warm-up and for the batteries to charge. Subaru posts numbers on the sticker based on EPA tests. These tests are ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [kimpreza]

  Written by: tinycadon on Feb 28, 2013 7:11:16 AM

  This "BRUSH OFF" is THE TRUTH!!! Do some research, you'll find it to be the case. Your 1-2 mile drive is a mpg KILLER as well. Your engine doesn't even have time to warm up to its normal operating temperature, so not only does this drive the mpgs down, then add in the winter mix gas and no highway driving + short spurt drives and yes, you should be getting 12mpgs! ... Read More

• Re: 2012 Disappointment [fredjohnson]

  Written by: tpyne377 on Jan 1, 2013 7:34:22 AM

  We have owned 6 previous Subarus before our 2012 Impreza Hatchback Base 2.0i model. We pre-ordered ours because we had been so satisfied with our Subaru products to date. (Big mistake!) This model was rushed to market. A number of things have become evident in the year that we have owned this car. Don't get me wrong. This can be a great car but Subaru simply did not take enough time ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [2toroll]

  Written by: kimpreza on Feb 27, 2013 5:11:41 PM

  I have a 2012 Impreza Hatchback that I love....EXCEPT for the MPG. I've had my car checked at the dealership for this and they brush it off on "winter mix" of fuel. I also drive only 1-2 miles to work and they say that also may be part of the issue. Here is my MPG at present: 12.6!!!! This is a new tank of gas with about 40 miles on it. ... Read More

• Another disappointed customer

  Written by: notsosubaru on Feb 24, 2013 6:48:16 AM

  My 2012 Impreza CVT hatchback gets between 22 and 25 MPG with just over 10,000 miles on the car to date. This is the first car I've owned that the actual gas mileage for my standard country and highway driving is less than the city MPG rating. If this was the advertised rating it would not have even made it to my final list. It seems kind of coincidental that it ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [fredjohnson]

  Written by: jd_24 on Dec 14, 2012 4:51:52 PM

  xwesx is right on the colder temps. I'd guess that a subaru needs at least 6 miles to get fully warmed up and running efficently. Maybe more if the temps become below zero. I have a long commute in Mpls/St.Paul of about 35 miles one way. I'm still managing to stay over 30mpg, but just by a thread. I'm well short of the 36ish I was getting in August. Both my ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [fredjohnson]

  Written by: xwesx on Dec 13, 2012 2:03:23 PM

  How long have you had the car now, Fred? Both cold (anything below about 20F, and it gets really bad at -20F and lower) and snow brutalize fuel economy. So, if your mileage results are primarily winter-based, you have something to which you can look forward come summer! As an example, last week it was -30F here (Fairbanks, AK) for a week+. Our car's FE was 20 (vs. 26-27 during summer ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [kcram]

  Written by: fredjohnson on Dec 12, 2012 6:11:04 PM

  I'm getting about 24 mpg right now in combined 75% hwy and 25% city driving in Mpls. Yes, that is a BAD result, however consider that I let the car warmup for about 30 seconds when it's cold. And some slipping and sliding on snowy roads thrown in there too.

• Very disappointing mpg

  Written by: runnerdog on Feb 11, 2013 3:54:40 PM

  A am also a disappointed 2012 Impreza driver. I'm only at the 2,500 mile mark and the owners manual says not to expect to get the advertised mpg until after the first 3,000, so I have been trying to be patient. However, today I talked with the service manager and he said the mileage should improve at around 18,000 miles! That seems ridiculous and if true should be in the advertising ... Read More

Subaru Impreza Real World MPG Numbers

• Re: Seeing an increase in mileage [galabar]

  Written by: runnerdog on Feb 11, 2013 11:37:34 AM

  How many miles did you have on your 2012 Impreza when the mileage started to get better. I'm pretty unhappy with mine about now as the owner's manual indicated MPG would begin to approach the advertised MPG around 3,000 miles. It's there and I've seen no improvement, so I talked with the service people about it. They plugged it in, said everything is working exactly as it should, and that I ... Read More

2012+ Subaru Impreza: Useful/Enjoyable Factory Options?

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza: Useful/Enjoyable Factory Options? [fredjohnson]

  Written by: cherryfan on Feb 4, 2013 9:21:46 PM

  To each their own: on the Front Range in Colorado, the optional all-weather floor mats are more than adequate. No need here for the more expensive Weathertech mats. I also found the standard "B" level stereo quite good, without aftermarket speakers, once I set the tone controls where I want them. Otherwise, Moonroof is really nice to have, so are heated seats. The standard aero bars (Premium level) are nicely integrated ... Read More

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• Re: 2012 subaru impreza wagon gas gauge [dodman1]

  Written by: iliketoshift on Feb 4, 2013 6:01:03 AM

  In other cars I've owned and tracked gas mileage for, I've found that every 10 degree change in temperature corresponds to about 1 degree change in MPG. So between 30 degrees and 80 degrees you might get as much as 5 more MPG for the same driving.

• Re: 2012 subaru impreza wagon gas gauge [fredjohnson]

  Written by: dodman1 on Feb 4, 2013 3:10:43 AM

  Ditto concerning cold weather gas mileage with the Impreza. My 2012 Limited Sedan dropped from 33 to 35 MPG during the summer to 26 to 28 since the temps dropped. I live in NE PA and temps have been pretty low for the last month. The worst mileage I experience was during a week with highs in the low teens and lows near zero. Definitely a huge hit tied to temps. ... Read More

• Re: 2012 subaru impreza wagon gas gauge [ladylily]

  Written by: fredjohnson on Jan 20, 2013 4:04:42 PM

  @ladylily, I'm getting about 27 mpg here in Mpls, mostly highway driving with some stop and go. It's a drastic reduction from summertime mileage when I was getting 35% better mileage. Cold weather----and I mean constant temps below 20 degrees day and night really ruins gas mileage. This car engine/tranny takes a long time to warm up and is very inefficient until it does.

• Re: 2012 subaru impreza wagon gas gauge [ladylily]

  Written by: ateixeira on Jan 20, 2013 1:21:38 PM

  Are you in a cold climate? MPG could be lower temporarily if the temps are really cold. I used a spreadsheet to track my average and winter MPG was 2 lower than even the summer when I crank the AC.

• 2012 subaru impreza wagon gas gauge

  Written by: ladylily on Jan 20, 2013 6:16:56 AM

  Hi, My gas gauge quit working 4000 miles ago and my mpg dropped by 7 miles. I took it in for service and they cleaned the sensor. the gas gauge worked again but my mpg is still 27 average. should be 33. Upset and now my gas gauge quit working again. Help!!! I am calling service in the morning. They argued with me about the gas mileage. Don't want to go ... Read More

2012+ Subaru Impreza: Useful/Enjoyable Factory Options?

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza: Useful/Enjoyable Factory Options? [sd70]

  Written by: fredjohnson on Jan 11, 2013 7:21:32 PM

  I'm not into loading up a car with depreciating accessories I don't need, so the only thing I put on my Sport Premium was 3M clear hood protector(which cost me $100 at a private shop). It already came with the things I wanted anyway---decent looking rims, fog lights and heated seats.

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza: Useful/Enjoyable Factory Options? [tybate]

  Written by: sd70 on Jan 6, 2013 4:48:42 PM

  Thanks for the info. on the mats. Looks like I'll be going aftermarket for those. I agree, the cargo tray is a must. I'm planning on using an older 4gig ipod for my music needs. I'll just keep it in the car. I figure that tray would be good to keep it off the bottom of the armrest storage area, where a bunch of crud tends to accumulate in my current ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza: Useful/Enjoyable Factory Options? [sd70]

  Written by: tybate on Jan 6, 2013 5:31:23 AM

  I have a 13 sport limited. The cargo tray is a must. Mine came with the moonroof. I have never really used them in any car but enjoy the lighting it provides. I wouldn't waste your money on the mats. I did and regret it, not much coverage IMO. I would have rather used the money to get weathertech or even the cheap ones at Costco. Halfway through winter and my ... Read More

2012 Subaru Impreza

• Yokohama Avid S34D

  Written by: ljb65 on Dec 30, 2012 7:53:55 PM

  We have a 2012 Subaru Impreza that we purchased on May 27th, 2012. The car has 8500 miles on it and the tires are shot. We took the car to the dealership a few days ago (12-26-12) and the dealer agreed that the tires were very worn and didn't wear well, however, they couldn't warranty them because they are not a Subaru product. I'm pretty disappointed. I've never been a fan ... Read More

• Re: Tires running rough when colder outside [odie6l]

  Written by: ljb65 on Dec 30, 2012 7:51:06 PM

  We have a 2012 Subaru Impreza that we purchased on May 27th, 2012. The car has 8500 miles on it and the tires are shot. We took the car to the dealership a few days ago (12-26-12) and the dealer agreed that the tires were very worn and didn't wear well, however, they couldn't warranty them because they are not a Subaru product. I'm pretty disappointed. I've never been a fan ... Read More

2012+ Subaru Impreza: Useful/Enjoyable Factory Options?

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza: Useful/Enjoyable Factory Options? [sd70]

  Written by: ateixeira on Dec 29, 2012 2:39:38 PM

  Center tray is totally worth it, you'll use it all the time.

• 2012+ Subaru Impreza: Useful/Enjoyable Factory Options?

  Written by: sd70 on Dec 29, 2012 10:50:43 AM

  Just checking out the options available for the 2013 Impreza Sport Limited and wondering which factory options you all enjoy or find useful. Any options that you thought weren't worth buying? I'm thinking of getting: - Moonroof - Side Cargo Nets: to replace the rear cubbies I currently have in my Forester, which I find very useful - Rear Cargo Net: I've found this useful for keeping groceries and basketballs from ... Read More

Subaru Impreza and Impreza WRX STI Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Nov 16, 2012 12:14:03 PM

  If you are a parent of young children (at least one under 12 years old) who owns the latest model Subaru Impreza or Ford C-Max, a reporter would like for you to fill out a survey, due by December 1, 2012, for use in a print publication. Please email PR@edmunds.com no later than Friday, November 30, 2012 for a copy of the survey.

2013 Impreza: Louder than I expected?

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Nov 16, 2012 12:13:01 PM

  If you are a parent of young children (at least one under 12 years old) who owns the latest model Subaru Impreza or Ford C-Max, a reporter would like for you to fill out a survey, due by December 1, 2012, for use in a print publication. Please email PR@edmunds.com no later than Friday, November 30, 2012 for a copy of the survey.

2012 Subaru Impreza

• Re: 2012 Impreza Sport Ltd. Bluetooth Pairing of 2 Phones [easles]

  Written by: dodman1 on Oct 26, 2012 4:20:39 AM

  I have the same issue and don't think it's user error. It's just the way the Subaru Bluetooth works. My personal experience with the Bluetooth setup is that it's very good in terms of voice quality, but I don't like the fact that there is no option other than voice dial. My other car allows me to scroll thru the stored numbers on the radio to find and dial the number ... Read More

Subaru Impreza and Impreza WRX STI Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2012 Sport Limited with Sunroof, Nav [elg77]

  Written by: edmunds604 on Oct 17, 2012 9:57:50 PM

  Can you break down what you paid? This is what I paid... $19000 for 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Base with CVT Automatic $189 - Doc fee $292 - Title & Reg fee $1695.84 - NY Tax $108 - Cargo Cover --------------------------- $21284.84 out the door

2013 Subaru Impreza Limited vs. 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited with...

• Re: 2013 Subaru Impreza Limited vs. 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited with... [dolemitebmf]

  Written by: fredjohnson on Oct 2, 2012 9:34:41 PM

  @dolemitebmf, the two cars you picked aren't very comparable. They are different classes. That Tuscon is more comparable to the Forester, CRV or Rav4. I will say this, after owning 4 Honda CRV's that the Impreza is more fun to drive than any SUV because it has better steering, suspension, is lighter and has a lower center of gravity. So, you can corner faster, stop quicker and get better mpg from ... Read More

Why are 2013 Imprezas delayed delivery until December?

• Re: Why are 2013 Imprezas delayed delivery until December? [ateixeira]

  Written by: turnip2 on Oct 2, 2012 12:40:41 PM

  My daughter just got off the phone again with Subaru of America HQs and they still are giving her the run around and have no answer way it will take till December to possibly deliver the car. The dealer finally admitted that he ordered a sports model in error and then ordered the correct model so that put in a delay but didn't say how long. This was the fleet manager ... Read More

• Why are 2013 Imprezas delayed delivery until December?

  Written by: turnip2 on Oct 2, 2012 10:48:07 AM

  My daughter ordered a Limited Impreza on the first day the 2013 were open online in mid August. I see Subaru is bragging about such high sales in August but since hardly any 2012 left to pick from these sales figures have to be for ordered 2013 models that only have a deposit on them. These sales could easily unwind. Why does the press publish these phoney sales numbers? At the ... Read More

2013 Subaru Impreza Limited vs. 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited with...

• Re: 2013 Subaru Impreza Limited vs. 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited with... [dolemitebmf]

  Written by: ateixeira on Oct 1, 2012 1:48:24 PM

  Car or crossover? The XV Crosstrek will be closer to the Tucson in price and height. I'd look at that, it might just be the perfect middle. I test drove an Impreza and it's one of the better CVTs. Quiet for a small car, decent ride. Didn't push the handling much. I liked it more than the Mazda3 I drove back-to-back. Best mileage you'll find with AWD. The Tucson I test ... Read More

• 2013 Subaru Impreza Limited vs. 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited with...

  Written by: dolemitebmf on Sep 28, 2012 4:48:29 PM

  premium package and remote starter. The Hyundai is $4,000 more expensive. Anyone own either, or have an opinion as to which would be a better deal? I test drove both and really liked both of them.

2012 Subaru Impreza

• Re: MPG readout? [oxmead]

  Written by: dcm61 on Sep 26, 2012 8:34:36 AM

  Does that just blink on it's own ? I don't remember reading that in the manual. Yes, and it's in the manual. See 3-24 thru 3-28 http://techinfo.subaru.com/proxy/66011/pdf/ownerManual/066011_2012_Impreza/A1120- BE-Ball_12.pdf * If the outside temperature drops to 37F (38C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside temperature, the display switches to the outside temperature indication and flashes for 5 seconds before returning to its original indication. * ... Read More

• Just got my Impreza - iPod question

  Written by: jimeddie on Sep 24, 2012 10:05:49 PM

  Well, I did it. We were shopping for a commuter car for my wife to drive to work. She was close to getting the Hyundai Elantra, and I suggested she drive the new Impreza. She said she liked the way it handled a lot better. This was a base model with just a few options, so the bad part was that it lacked cruise control (a deal breaker) and iPod input, ... Read More

Subaru Impreza and Impreza WRX STI Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2012 Impreza Limited Sedan (no moonroof) [malachai1]

  Written by: germil on Mar 5, 2012 10:32:10 AM

  Lester Glenn; you need to have the emailed certificate from Subaru to qualify for the auto show cash back.

• Re: 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i base Trim CVT Automatic w/ no other o [edmunds604]

  Written by: boogz on Sep 11, 2012 7:53:42 AM

  Understanding the Crosstrek is built off the impreza -- does anyone know any of the lease rates or residual numbers Chase is offering on a 12k / 36 month lease ? I'm new to subuie and am interesting in pulling the trigger this month, but wanted to find out if maintenance is expensive? Should that be something that i should strongly negotiate for? Is there a lease end disposition fee? How ... Read More

• Re: 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i base Trim CVT Automatic w/ no other o [budgetme]

  Written by: edmunds604 on Sep 2, 2012 12:55:12 PM

  auto or manual? does that price include everything or is it before tax, fee, etc?

2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [sgoldste01]

  Written by: oxmead on Aug 24, 2012 1:54:07 PM

  Thanks, I did do that a couple time while playing with the paddle shifters.

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [oxmead]

  Written by: sgoldste01 on Aug 24, 2012 1:04:44 PM

  Let me throw out this off-topic comment: Regarding oxmead's comment, "I am taking it very easy until I get to 1000 miles", I just want to say that it's my unproven theory that taking it overly easy on an engine during the break-in period can cause issues. The manual states not to exceed 4k RPM, but it's my opinion that during break-in, you should work the car up to 4k RPM ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [jd_24]

  Written by: oxmead on Aug 23, 2012 3:42:27 PM

  I'm on my first tank and the average mpg says 32 with mixed driving and the air is running. I'm at 263 miles and the gauge is one notch below half. I am taking it very easy until I get to 1000 miles.

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [westcoaster21]

  Written by: jd_24 on Aug 23, 2012 2:45:38 PM

  My results have been similar to Westcoaster's. I drive more or less speed limit (55, 60, and 65) or stay with the flow of traffic, not slower than the flow, but I'm seldom the guy in the left lane going faster than the flow. I use a really light foot. Typically I've been getting around 36mpg with my sport premium. I have a 70 mile round trip commute. With construction I ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [2toroll]

  Written by: westcoaster21 on Aug 23, 2012 1:48:55 PM

  When I first bought my 2012 Impreza, I strictly road the freeways, with very limited city driving (my wife drove her car to do most of the city stuff). Back then, my freeway commute to work and back was about 40 miles each way and I averaged 38 mpg for about two months. I did notice that whenever I did do any city driving (short trips to the grocery, mall, etc.), ... Read More

• Poor mpg and dealer or corporate does nothing

  Written by: tonyhodge on Aug 22, 2012 12:14:21 PM

  i made a mistake of buying a 2012 subaru impreza and after many emails and calls nothing is being done. My car has around 3600 on the clock and i drive mainly in the city, i get an average of 20 to 21 mpg if im lucky and i drive 10 miles to work and 10 miles back. I also do some highway trips and decided to let my wife borrow ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [2toroll]

  Written by: jd_24 on Aug 20, 2012 8:35:32 AM

  I hope you get better MPG with the highway trip. Many new cars today don't get good mileage with short trips (under 5miles). In the Prius forums one person was in the 25?? MPG range with their Prius just because of short trips. The engine never warms up and in the Prius case the battery doesn't have enough time to charge. Just because the blue light goes off doesn't mean everything ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [wvw]

  Written by: jd_24 on Aug 20, 2012 8:28:21 AM

  AC on will not help your highway gas mileage. AC may not hurt as much as having the windows wide open. Just running the vent and windows up is the best if the temperature allows it.

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [wvw]

  Written by: 2toroll on Aug 19, 2012 2:59:03 PM

  I just refilled the gas and reset the trip odometer/MPG monitor. Have driven maybe 5 miles since and it's saying I am now down to about 11 MPG. Before the reset I had dropped to about 18.5 MPG, mostly city and short trips and with AC on (I live in the south). I am going to take a long trip in a couple weeks, mostly on highway, and will be curious ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [jd_24]

  Written by: wvw on Aug 19, 2012 9:17:20 AM

  I have an Impreza hatchback and have around 1500 miles so far. I've been a little disappointed in the highway MPG (33-4 , generally with AC on- which I thought I'd heard actually helped in highway driving?), but it's been better than predicted in local driving. My '95 Legacy wagon outperformed the predicted MPG on the highway and I was hoping for the same with this, but it still has good ... Read More

Subaru Impreza and Impreza WRX STI Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2012 Impreza Limited Sedan (no moonroof)

  Written by: germil on Mar 4, 2012 12:52:53 PM

  MSRP $23, 106 - dealer discount $2,126 = $20,980 - Subaru Auto Show Cash Back $250 = $20,730. Dealer documentation fee $199, took delivery 2/24. This is not the best price nationwide but the best that I could do in Central NJ.

2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [imprezasport]

  Written by: jd_24 on Aug 10, 2012 5:28:36 AM

  "sgoldste01" had good things to try. Also things to consider. - Are you using A/C? (1 to 3 mpg drop.) - How much stuff in the car (additional passengers?) - Tire pressure? I believe suggested is rght about 30psi. Try just a bit higher like 32 or 33. I believe the last I checked mine it was around 33 or 34. - Check your odometer. This probably won't make a big ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [imprezasport]

  Written by: sgoldste01 on Aug 8, 2012 6:31:33 AM

  First, make sure you have all of the latest firmware updates. I've heard there's a firmware update for 2012 Imprezas with the CVT that smooths out the engine braking symptom. As for your substandard fuel economy, there are many possibilities: Is your driving mostly city? When on the highway, what speed do you drive? Do you drive many short trips (less than 10 miles)? Do you accelerate briskly or slowly? When ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [ateixeira]

  Written by: imprezasport on Aug 7, 2012 5:10:20 PM

  It is CVT. There is no noise but when you are slowing up to come to a stop sign, the transmission sometimes grabs and almost stops you. I asked the dealer about it and they said that was just normal for the CVT. It also will jump every once in a while at a stop light. I thought it was stalling out the first couple of times they did it. The ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [imprezasport]

  Written by: ateixeira on Aug 7, 2012 7:31:29 AM

  Something must be wrong. Is yours a CVT? I would try inserting the FWD fuse for one tank just to see what affect that has. No noises from the drivetrain, implying extra drag?

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [2toroll]

  Written by: imprezasport on Aug 6, 2012 1:04:14 PM

  My gas mileage has been terrible. It has been going downhill instead of better. I have been getting 22 mpg around town and I just got back from a 440 mile trip on interstate and I got 31 mpg. I complained to Subaru and they said to take it to the dealer. The dealer checked it over and said there was nothing wrong and they could not do anything about it. ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [2toroll]

  Written by: clifm on Aug 5, 2012 7:28:58 PM

  Couple thoughts here --- Don't know what climate you are in, but I find my AC makes a significant difference. More importantly, my on-board computer has been wildly inaccurate. In my case it is telling me I am getting about 5 mpg better than I actually calculate. (Although I'm still taking the car's word on the distance traveled and just inputting the actual gallons used). My real world numbers are about ... Read More

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [kcram]

  Written by: 2toroll on Aug 5, 2012 4:06:54 PM

  Bought the 5 door loaded and now have about 900 miles on it. Per the readout in the car, I am getting 19.2 MPG over the past 2 tanks of gas. Anyone else getting bad MPG? Is this just a break-in thing? I drive mostly city, but on the highway I don't think I have gotten more that around 25 mpg. Very disappointing.

2012 Subaru Impreza

• Re: VERY IMPORTANT concerning 2012 Impreza oil filter [5sharks1]

  Written by: fredjohnson on Jul 14, 2012 3:26:22 PM

  @5sharks1, I went to a Subaru dealer in town and bought 6 filters just to be done with it. They gave me a discount for buying so many and I think the price was around $6 to $7 a filter(can't remember). I shopped online but the dealer was close to the lowest I could find so I went with him(we have 6 local dealers in Mpls). I went to buy a ... Read More

Subaru Impreza and Impreza WRX STI Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i base Trim CVT Automatic w/ no other o [frsa]

  Written by: budgetme on Feb 24, 2012 1:05:30 AM

  I got one today 2012 subaru Impreza 2.0i base Trim CVT sedan for 18224 in Seattle area.

• 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i base Trim CVT Automatic w/ no other o

  Written by: frsa on Feb 16, 2012 10:05:14 AM

  In SF Bayarea , looking for 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i(base Trim ) CVT Automatic w/ no other options.(not even carpet if it's cost extra) -What's the best price I can find in next two weeks? -I just want the lowest price trim (base ) do CA have to force buyer to buy the "PZEV" model ? -One thing I can't confirm when I do my research is (2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i(base ... Read More

• 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Hatchback(base ) CVT Automatic w/ no other options

  Written by: frsa on Feb 16, 2012 9:36:22 AM

  In SF Bayarea , looking for 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i(base Trim ) CVT Automatic w/ no other options.(not even carpet if it's cost extra) -What's the best price I can find in next two weeks? -I just want the lowest price trim (base ) do CA have to force buyer to buy the "PZEV" model ? -One thing I can't confirm when I do my research is (2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i(base ... Read More

• Paying under MSRP in Chicago area?

  Written by: pcrockett on Jul 4, 2012 9:00:08 AM

  Looks like it will be tough to get much under MSRP since the 2012 impreza has well exceeded Subaru's sales expectations (expected 50% incr but getting over 150% incr). Just finding someone with more than 2-3 in stock is tough. My closest dealers are Roto (Mt Prospect) and Napleton (Schaumburg) and I expect to be ordering a 2013 soon, but have my doubts I'll get a great deal. Anyone with buying ... Read More

2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [kcram]

  Written by: ctuswatleader on Jun 29, 2012 10:26:27 AM

  I have a 5-door base model. Driving location: 95% city, 5% highway Temperature: mid 80s to 100s roughly 1500 total miles on the car MPG for this fill up: 22.5 MPG for the lifetime of the car (includes a 500 mile road trip): ~30

• Re: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy [kcram]

  Written by: tyguy on Jun 29, 2012 9:06:06 AM

  2012 Impreza 5-door Limited CVT 4,000 miles to date Typical around-town average in suburbia has averaged 28 mpg calculated, with the computer +/- within 1 mpg of calculated. Highway runs have been 38 to 40 mpg at 70 mph, rising to as high as mid 40s at 60 mph.

Subaru Impreza and Impreza WRX STI Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• The 2013 model year almost here?

  Written by: moops on Jun 29, 2012 5:07:50 AM

  I have been wondering when the 2013 model year will start for Subaru, thanks for that ifo mtbe2. Around here (Upstate NY)the dealers claim to still be taking orders for 2012s as of last week. The dealers in my area have been pretty lame about giving me a decent price on a Sport Premium, mostly due to the fact that the Imprezas are selling so well. With the end of the ... Read More

2012 Subaru Impreza

• By request...

  Written by: kcram on Jun 28, 2012 6:14:40 PM

  Since this discussion is seeing some pretty heavy traffic (no pun intended), please post your fuel economy notes here: 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy kcram - Pickups/Wagons/Vans+Minivans Host

2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy

• 2012+ Subaru Impreza Real World Fuel Economy

  Written by: kcram on Jun 28, 2012 6:11:48 PM

  Share your fuel economy notes here on the 2012-generation Impreza. kcram - Pickups/Wagons/Vans+Minivans Host

Subaru Impreza Lease Questions

• Re: 2012 Subaru Impreza Hatchback 2.0i Sport Premium Lease [browntye]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 25, 2012 3:19:50 PM

  Hey browntye. Chase's June buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Impreza 5-Dr Premium with 15,000 miles per year are .00110 and 60%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2012 Subaru Impreza Hatchback 2.0i Sport Premium Lease [browntye]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 25, 2012 3:14:53 PM

  You're very welcome browntye. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2012 Subaru Impreza Hatchback 2.0i Sport Premium Lease [Car_man]

  Written by: browntye on Jun 13, 2012 12:05:01 PM

  Car Man, Can you share the money factor and residual for the 2012 Impreza Sport Premium, 36 months and 15K miles per year that you used in your calculation? And is it possible that the dealer would be using something different to calculate lease payments? I was quoted at $283 / month, which was slightly higher than I expected but this was for 42 months.

• Re: 2012 Subaru Impreza Hatchback 2.0i Sport Premium Lease [Car_man]

  Written by: browntye on Jun 13, 2012 7:17:44 AM

  Thanks for your help!

• Re: 2012 Subaru Impreza Hatchback 2.0i Sport Premium Lease [browntye]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 12, 2012 3:32:49 PM

  Hi Tye. Let's crunch some numbers and see what we come up with. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2012 Impreza Hatchback 2.0i Sport Premium that has an MSRP of $22,847 and a selling price of $21,320 through Chase right now for 36-months with 15,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment would be around $265. The payment for an otherwise identical 42-month lease would ... Read More

• 2012 Subaru Impreza Hatchback 2.0i Sport Premium Lease

  Written by: browntye on Jun 12, 2012 8:44:59 AM

  Hello Car Man, I wanted to see if you could help me understand what I can expect for a lease payment for the following: Model: 2012 Subaru Impreza Hatchback 2.0i Sport Premium w/ Popular Package #1 MSRP: $22847 Invoice: $21570 Purchase Price: $21320 Was told that the only fees the dealer has to include are doc fee ($250) and title fee ($35) Our county sales tax is 7.75% (which sounds like ... Read More

Subaru Impreza and Impreza WRX STI Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• is supply low on impreza hatchbacks?

  Written by: birddog03 on May 22, 2012 7:44:43 PM

  I'm interested in purchasing a 2012 Subaru Impreza Hatchback. I've seen several sedans on the lots, but when I call around, I can't seem to find anyone in the Denver Metro area that has a hatchback. I see some folks across the country are getting prices below invoice on the impreza sedans, but if the hatchbacks are in low supply, that could be difficult. Is this unique to the Denver area, ... Read More

Subaru Impreza Lease Questions

• Leasing Impreza 2.0i Automatic

  Written by: carcurious18 on May 22, 2012 4:15:24 PM

  Hi Car Man, I'm looking to lease a Subaru Impreza 2.0i Automatic sedan for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year and was wondering if you could give me the MF and residual value for May. I got quoted for the following lease and wanted to know if its a good deal: 2012 Subaru Impreza standard sedan - MSRP: $19,214 Net Sale Price: $18,301 Sales Tax: $720.71 Acquisition fee: $595 Doc ... Read More

• Re: Impreza Sport Premium [imprezive]

  Written by: Car_man on May 13, 2012 2:14:09 PM

  Sure imprezive. Subaru's May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Impreza Sport Premium CVT with 12,000 miles per year are .00110 and 61%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

2012 Subaru Impreza

• Edmunds gets new Impreza Sport Limited as a long-term tester

  Written by: rsholland on May 9, 2012 8:19:22 PM

  http://www.insideline.com/subaru/impreza/2012/2012-subaru-impreza-long-term-test- - .html http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtests/Vehicles/2012-subaru-impreza/ Should be interesting to follow for the next year. Bob

• Re: Order Placed [pdxgarcon]

  Written by: brianna_mpls on May 3, 2012 7:13:43 AM

  I test drove the Focus and while I liked the exterior of the car, the interior just felt cheap and cluttered. Wasn't a fan of the materials used for the dash and the leather looked very low end. Felt like I was driving an old version of the Focus but with more bells and whistles (and a much heavier price tag in 2012). I've heard/read rumblings about transmission issues so that ... Read More

• Re: Order Placed [pdxgarcon]

  Written by: clarkbar6 on May 3, 2012 5:24:37 AM

  I have a lot of the same reasons already mentioned here + I think the Focus cabin, while nice and modern, is overdone. There is no obvious spot to drop your phone (that I found) Its 2012 I dont feel like i need to leave my phone rattling in a cup holder. I really do not like the shiny plastic trim on the doors and near the shifter on the Focus. ... Read More

• New 5door Impreza

  Written by: raggedyann6 on May 2, 2012 8:48:44 PM

  I just got a silver with black interior base model LCV it was on the lot. They had one other 5 door sport in green with silver trim that was it for the 5 door. They had about 4 other 4 door Imprezas with various options that I did not want and not great colors. I called all the Subaru dealers in a 250 mile radius from Denver,CO and they too ... Read More

• Re: VERY IMPORTANT concerning 2012 Impreza oil filter [once_for_all]

  Written by: xwesx on Apr 27, 2012 9:25:48 AM

  Well, it wouldn't matter in the Forester up to the 2011 model year only. It was the first Subaru model to receive an FB-series block, with the oil filter mounted on the top of the engine. So, for current Foresters, the drainback issue would be as pertinent as it is with the 2012 Impreza.

Subaru Impreza Lease Questions

• Re: Dealer Handling fees? [jarbro]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 26, 2012 3:00:36 PM

  Hi jarbro. Subaru's April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Impreza 2.0 Wagon w/moonroof, auto and 12,000 miles per year are .00100 and 59%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a '12 Impreza 2.0 Wagon Limited auto are .00115 and 57%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum ... Read More

• Re: More lease numbers? [dealbreaker1]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 26, 2012 2:57:24 PM

  Hi dealbreaker1. Subaru's April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Impreza 2.0i automatic with 15,000 miles per year are .00035 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The number for an otherwise identical 42-month lease .00035 and 54%. I believe that 15,000 miles per year is the highest mileage allowance that Chase, Subaru's captive finance company, leases ... Read More

2012 Subaru Impreza

• VERY IMPORTANT concerning 2012 Impreza oil filter

  Written by: rxman4 on Apr 26, 2012 12:33:38 PM

  I just went to a Subaru dealer near work to get my first oil change yesterday- I get home and check the oil level - ONE INCH OVER full - if thats not bad enough, I look at the oil filter - didn't look like original. I went to the dealer this morning and he takes the car in right away - Works on it and states oil level has been ... Read More

• Re: PZEV - now mandatory [pao]

  Written by: alexofindy on Apr 26, 2012 10:24:44 AM

  I'm pretty sure I'm correct about the PZEV warranty. The PZEV extended warranty is only provided in a handful of states, including California. The rest of us are required to purchase PZEV on the Impreza (it is no longer made without PZEV), but we don't get the warranty. From the downloadable Impreza brochure: "1 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0 and Forester, Outback, Legacy 2.5 non-turbo models achieving a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle ... Read More

Subaru Impreza Lease Questions

• Re: Impreza Sport Premium CVT PZEV (Fed) Lease Price [subiesvx]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 25, 2012 4:57:49 PM

  Great username SubieSVX. I haven't seen one of those in a long time. Here's the info that you're looking for. Subaru's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Impreza Sport Premium CVT with 15,000 miles per year are .00110 and 61%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. You definitely don't want to lease this car for 24-months, Subaru ... Read More

• Re: Impreza WRX Sedan [morgan5245]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 25, 2012 4:53:16 PM

  Sure morgan5245. Subaru's April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Impreza WRX Sedan Base with 12,000 miles per year are .00190 and 60%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum