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Too bad ALL vehicles wern't this good
john, 09/18/2009
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought the car with 161,000 miles, now 234,000. The motor and auto tranny are excellent with good pick up and snappy shifts. Up to 31 mpg. 25-29 average. Very good for mileage and year. Car is easy to work on. The engineers definitly had regular people in mind when designing. This is my first Subaru and have driven it real hard. I highly recommend this vehicle for build quality, reliability, low maintenance cost, and the amount of options you get.
Imprezas have potential.
wrongfire, 06/03/2013
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan AWD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got my Impreza for 1500 dollars at a dealership. It was a trade in for a newer car, and it was in amazing condition. The engine looks brand new, with no leaks. The aesthetics are slowly wearing out, but it's all easily fixed. The car accelerates pretty slowly, but handles very well. It looks good too, inside and out, with the options of turning it into an STi/WRX, which makes this car simply amazing to me. I want to own this car for many, many years. It has 220,000 miles and is extremely reliable. I have put a few thousand miles on it, taken it across Texas, and haven't had a worry.
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Happy Owner, 08/08/2010
1993 Subaru Impreza LS 4dr Wagon
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in '00 with 19K. Now has 145K and ready to give to my sis. Car has been super. Wagon is versatile for trips to hardware store, etc. AC charge went low but uses R12 so forget it! timing belt and a fuel injector was the only major maint. other than brakes/tires/battery. Very easy to work on this car. I would love to have another one with 19K on the odometer! I will miss it an awful lot. Told sister when she'd done with it I want it back.
Wonderful College and Family Car
jxp293, 07/14/2009
1993 Subaru Impreza LS 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 93 used in 2000 with 19K on the odometer. Now in 2009, it has 136K and the only maintenance done has been brakes/rotors (done myself) and a tuneup @ 90K. I had the piston slap issue (tick-tick noise) and that was fixed for $500. Otherwise, just oil changes every 4k. This car drives well, handles well and hauls a lot of stuff. I've remodeled most of my house and use this car for getting supplies from lowes/etc. I highly recommend this car and Subaru in general. Be aware that Subaru models between '98 and '03 have head gasket issues, but the early to mid 90's cars (1.8/2.2L) are just solid.
Super Car
mainroman, 09/14/2003
1994 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very nice and reliable car. My car has seen some very rough times, but nothing broke. Only Timing belt failure not so long ago, cost just 80$ to fix. Missed replace time. Engine was OK, nothing broke. Handling suberb. Winter handling and off road capability is great. Will go places where even good SUVs get stuck. Cheap to buy, cheap to own. Can't say a bad word.
Sonnie (1993 Subaru Impreza) DLG (daddys little girl)
subaru_sonnie, 04/23/2012
1993 Subaru Impreza LS 4dr Sedan
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Well idk really what to say other than i am very satisfied by Sonnies performance esppecially only being a 1.8 liter. Sonnie has alot of life ahead of her only having 132,000 miles.
I'd Recommend It to Anyone!
jgrenard, 08/26/2003
1993 Subaru Impreza LS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I bought this car used, the dealer told me that the lady who traded it in cried. I thought, "yeah, right." Now I can see why... The car now has 163,000 miles on it and is going strong. I have had to do very little to it except for routine maintenance and a CV joint. I plan on keeping it until it just can't go any more (which, at this point, seems like it will be a long time). Subaru may cost a little extra, but it's worth every penny!
Subaru
JZ8398, 09/30/2003
1993 Subaru Impreza LS 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I LOVE THIS CAR!!! IT IS GREAT!!!
Great Car
Love the Stubie, 08/23/2006
1994 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 198,000 miles on it. My wife learned to drive standard on it and it has been really reliable. It's a little small on the inside but with conscientious driving we can get over 30 miles per gallon. I recommend this car to anyone.
Impreza L Wagon
meme, 04/19/2002
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car 2nd hand. Originally had 43k miles and I have put 110k more miles on it. This has been the MOST reliable car I have ever owed. I have had NO problems at all with this vehicle. I do the normal maint stuff and the car just runs and runs. It doesn't use a drop of oil. Starts everyday. I love this car.
My little tank
birdgeek, 08/25/2009
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have loved this car. I've had it for 12 of its 16 years. The clutch was very rough from the first owner... and I've just kind-of worked around it for 12 years, waiting for it to give it out... never did! I haul kayaks around on the roof, no problem. When I put chains on her in the winter, she's a full-on tractor, gets me to the slopes with zero stress. I wish the fuel economy was better, but that's the trade-off with AWD. She's been riding rough the past couple of years, showing her age. But I still love blasting big trucks off the line when the mood strikes me. She's a total trooper. My little tank.
Great Car
djue, 07/23/2002
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Even though i have the FWD version, the car still has alot of traction and is very fun to drive. I've put many many miles on this car, totalling about 120K miles...that's on top of the original 45K miles! Subaru parts are very interchangable between models. I upgraded to WRX wheels/tires and it looks and handles great.
Excellent Impreza
Michael P Harvey, 11/05/2002
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No tune up in 9 years with 101000!! Tires, oil, gas and one set of brakes and a battery and it has been a terrific car.
A keeper
lj, 02/26/2002
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Not the car to get if your're looking for HP performance but is extremely reliable. It rides and handles very well. I cannot justify selling mine. I don't think I can find a car that will be as trouble free.
93 imprezza wagon
daryl, 11/24/2002
1993 Subaru Impreza LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car. Bought new in 94 . So far other than regular maintenance have replaced one cv axle and one water pump costing about $200.00 cnd for both. Mosat reliable car ever owned
my 93 impreza
nickutah, 12/22/2002
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very reliable and great in snow.
A real workhorse
kyky, 06/10/2003
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After ten years of serious use, this car is still on the road, requiring little maintenance and running almost like new.
Best Car I Ever Bought
bstormp, 09/26/2003
1993 Subaru Impreza 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's only drawback is that it has doesn't have much power if you're going up a steep hill. Other than that it's perky to drive. I love small cars, but wanted four doors and and a decent sized trunk - this car has both. It has only had average problems for a car of it's age. All in all a very eliable car.
Great Car
gsgpk, 10/03/2003
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My car has 268,000 miles on it and that was as of summer '02 since then the odometer stopped counting but I must have put on atleast 50,000 more. The check engine light has been on for about a year and the car is still going strong. This car lasts and lasts and lasts. I am not buying a new one until the car just stops and is beyond repair (which I don't think will ever happen). Even if it does die on me I can honestly say that it was worth the money. I will probably buy another one too.
Pooping Out On Me
Keith Faulkner, 07/07/2005
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car came to me as a hand-me-down from my family who bought the car new in 1993. At about 140K miles, I started having engine trouble and problems with interior design (the climate control dial broke... from the inside.) At about 150K I had to get the transmission replaced. Now, at almost 157K, the car is losing power daily and gets horrible gas mileage. However, the car, up to 130K had almost NO problems and was fun to drive up to that point. The low beams have always been pretty sad as well. If it only had a bigger engine and better gas mileage, I would be happier with it. A lot of people are saying that theirs will last to 200K, but I don't see that in my Impreza's future.
Great second hand car
LeX, 07/22/2005
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been passed on from my father to my brother, to another brother, then to me. I have a 5-speed and power is good enough to get around and pass vehicles on the freeway, uphills. The AWD function is great for cornering and take off (no skidding), and perfect for wet roads. Car is quiet even at speed. This car is quick!
Good, reliable car
maelstrom, 02/11/2004
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Impreza used and I've had it for more than 5 years now. It's been a good, reliable car. It's underpowered and the gas mileage isn't as good as I expect for a small car, but overall I like it.
basic transportation
daw, 03/14/2006
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is basic transportation; bought the car new in 93, very little in repairs, just normal maintenance stuff. Battery, tires, brakes, did have new CV joints put in. Would like to get higher mileage but get from 27-30 mpg on a regular basis. Not going to turn heads but its got 185K and still going strong. Never has failed to start and never left me walking. So I'll drive it in the ground.
conundrum
Lori, 05/24/2006
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am having a surprisingly difficult time deciding if I should sell my little car that has 188,000 miles on it. I drive 20 miles to work each way and live at 9,000 feet elevation on a steep gravel road. This has been a great car. It's like the Energizer Bunny. It keeps going and going... Even though it's a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited that's trying to lure me away, it's a grueling decision! This has been an awesome car and the Jeep just doesn't have the track record in general. What should I do?
Love my suburu
sula, 05/22/2004
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car 5 years. I have driven across country with this car 5 times!! I have 161000 miles and it is going strong. I have had to change the axels, timing belt, starter and water pump over the past 5 years. All other repairs have been basic maintenance (tires, oil changes). My car will easily make it to over 200,000 miles. And the all wheel drive is very handy. I drive this car hard over very UNPAved dirt roads. It handles great. Would highly recommend Suburu Impreza AWD wagon.
Awesome first car
Teuton, 07/29/2006
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after having a WRX wagon in GT2 and killing everything. The handling is like the videogames. It has been a truck for me and done everything needed of it without complaining. I've replaced the water pump, CV joints, timing belt, and other than that at about 150-155k, it's run like a dream. It's my little rally car. I'm not going to sell it ever. When I need more power, I'll mod it.
Takes a licking, keeps on ticking
A. Battle, 09/20/2007
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this car so much! Last year it flooded where I live and my car was filled with water up over the seats. I just knew this was the end. After the water drained and I let it sit for about a week after, it started right up and I only had to have my fluids changed. My son and husband had to have major work done to their later model cars. I have well over 200,000 miles on my car I'm sure but the gauge stopped working about 2 yrs ago. I'll keep it until it stops for good.
Excellent, reliable car
el cow, 04/28/2003
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Subaru Impreza will last forever if you want it too. Especially if you take care of it. I did not take good care of mine and I still drove it over 150K before the head gasket blew. There was never any major problems with anything on this car. The only thing that wasn't that great was the radio/speakers. 2 of the 4 speakers broke and the radio sometimes didnt work, but that is not a major problem for a great car.
Love my Subaru!
horserider80, 11/02/2007
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my Subaru in 2000, I've had it for 7+ years, it has over 220,000 and so far no major repairs. I've loved this car and it has been extremely reliable.
93 Subaru Impreza
thebrin, 03/17/2002
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. I am approaching 250,000 miles, and the only problem I've had was wheel bearings.(twice same wheel). I'm not one to change the oil every 2,000 mile, and I am very rough with it. I would recommend a Subaru to anyone who asks.
subie wagon-love ours
jewels, 04/07/2004
1994 Subaru Impreza LS 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
suprizingly fun to drive, awd version. bought it used at 21k, have over 90k now. problems: leaked oil at 70k, seals needed replaced, cost $700. cv boot at 50k, annoying air/wind noise from small window of driver side. Overall, great hauling vehicle that's fun to drive.
IMPREZA'S ARE IMPRESSIVE
sunshinegirl, 08/27/2002
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is unbelievablly reliable. I've only had to replace the battery once, just recently, and fixed the right cv joint. This car has had no other problems & my overall maintenance expense has been minimal. I love this car & will keep it until the end, if the end ever comes!
Good Bang for the Buck
ikky68, 03/05/2004
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is seriously under powered. The fuel economy should be higher for such a small (and weak) car. I got it used. Had to put $1100 into the car for misc. repairs, now the engine sounds really sweet. The car has 144K miles on it and I'm hoping that it'll make it to 200K. It's looking good now.