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Impressive
Huan-Wen Chiu, 04/27/2002
2001 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport AWD 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Sure footed in any kind of weather and over any road surface. With performance and versatility to spare in a sleeper wagon body.
a fun car for any age
georgette, 02/13/2010
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
love to drive my car, it is sharp and fun to drive. i was in a parking lot at one of our local grocery stores and when i came out, saw a note on my windshield, and it said, if ever interested in selling my car give him a call and he will be far in pricing it. cannot find one that looks like it and still turns heads when i go by, not bad for a 58 year old. only issue is that i was told may need a pricey head gasket in the future.
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Sylencce, 08/05/2002
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
What an unbelievable driving machine!
An awesome car for all times!
NeoGeo, 08/24/2002
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Every drive has been enjoyable. I have roughed a blizzard in 2000 with this car and the AWD just amazes me. Gas mileage averages around 25 MPG including spirited driving. The standard feature list is incredible and should be for the base price. The seats are comfy and gripy, the interior room is spacious, and the rear seat is somewhat spacious. I haven't had any problems with the 2.5 RS, sans a passenger seat that did not kick up when the rear passengers wanted to exit, which Subaru fixed. Also, Subaru has been great to deal with during oil changes and their support of factory performance parts and accessories is on par with Toyota's TRD department.
Good deal, Great car.
Slack, 07/24/2002
2001 Subaru Impreza L AWD 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Impreza L sedan with 43k miles and it was in great shape. This is my first Subaru and it won't be my last. Although most consider it to be bottom-of-the-line as far as Impreza's go, it is still a fun and reliable car to drive. I have close to 52k miles on it already and have had no problems whatsoever. The ride is smooth and the engine is peppy. The interior is plain, but tasteful. Seats are comfortable(front and rear). Plenty of trunkspace and decent leg room for passengers in the rear.
AWD 4-dr Sport Wagon
Kiyoshi Kim, 07/31/2003
2001 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport AWD 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My first time purchasing Subaru and used vehicle. The decision was based on Clark Howard recommendation, who favors used car over new. Was originally thinking about WRX. Nice-looking exterior and sturdy machine to operate during rainy weather though it has not been tested in inclement condition due to persistently sunny days in Oregon!?
Amazing handling
Dennis, 04/29/2005
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent car and built like a tank. Very reliable and much better than its competition. I have owned it over 4 years and it still amazes me. Love the design and wish Subaru would bring back the 2 door in the current Impreza. Would purchase another Subaru in a minute.
Sporty Compact Enthusiast Sedan
2.5RS, 06/29/2005
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because Ii wanted a compact sedan that would be reliable but also fun to drive. The 2.5RS has exceeded in both categories. There is road noise to contend with at higher speeds, but not much more than any other similarly priced compact car. There is an extensive aftermarket community for modifications. The car had a somewhat limited production making them a bit of an enthusiast's entry level tuner as an alternative to Honda. If you do find one of these cars, be warned that *everyone* will ask if it is a WRX or an STI.
If not the Greatest
Ramza, 08/17/2004
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is one of the GREATEST cars ever. It's my first car as a teenager, and let me tell you, ive driven an M3 before... and this thing... its quite similiar. Dont get me wrong its not a super fast car but it is a Super quick car. A 5 spd is a MUST!! If you get this thing in 5-spd, you will never regret it... if you push it into the powerband this work of beauty goes off like a rocket. Leaving everything behind. Looks very sporty, very admirable, Definetly an eye catcher. Not to mention its damn comfortable inside. No complaints about the Sound system either, its decent.GREAT Value and a Great buy.
2.5 RS
Amy, 08/14/2006
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car since the fall of 2000. I preferred the "Old School" style and wasn't really interested in waiting for the new WRX to come out. I was a previous owner of an Outback Sport (98) and loved that. The RS with the leather interior that I upgraded to made me love the Impreza even more. I use it as my daily driver, drop my toddler off to preschool (the 4 doors are a bonus for this over the coupe). The trunk is large enough to fit a full size hockey bag-but one drawback of the 01 is that the seats don't fold down. Never had an issue with anything mechanical. Now with 97,-000 miles on it, it's still going strong. Excellent in the snow. I would highly recommend this car.
A great car
Donovan, 01/29/2003
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car, fun to drive... VERY reliable.
FUN TO DRIVE - RELIABLE - UGLY DUCKLING
SLICO, 03/11/2003
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
LITTLE SPITFIRE, FULL OF ENERGY.
NoMoreSubi
nomoresubi, 09/13/2011
2001 Subaru Impreza L AWD 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
I wish I could write a great review of the Three Subis Ive owned however, per my experience Im not able to. Subaru has major major major design, engineering, assembly, and supplier parts quality issues. Here is my experience. 1999 Outback about 40,000 miles head gaskets blow. Several thousand for a new engine (yea sometimes the heads and block will warp when the head gaskets blow) car totaled. 2001 about 500 miles head gaskets blow. Another engine about 40,000 miles spun bearing. Run only Mobil 1 every 3-5,000 miles oil change. Car totaled. 1997 outback 20 miles yep 20 miles head gaskets blow. All Three were the EJ25 4 cyl engine.
Caution!
Oshkosh, 02/19/2009
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car all around, sporty, decent power, drives strong. Beware of the leaking head gasket, VERY expensive to repair (3-4k), knock sensor tends to go out at least once, otherwise drives superb in snow and rain with great suspension and AWD, Limited Slip is a plus.
two years old and still get the stares
james pinsky, 06/12/2002
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is the best car I have ever owned. It is safe in the rain and snow, fast, sexy and smooth. I live in LA where all the "NICE" cars are and I get looks (the car not me) every time I take her out and I have had the car for almost two years now. Sure the WRX is faster ... but it doesn't look half as nice.
Good Car
MooMoo, 07/02/2002
2001 Subaru Impreza L AWD 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I have ever seen!
Go Rally
SWRT, 08/24/2002
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall the car is excellent. Lots of modifications possible. Grabs other motorists attention for it's good looks. Great in snow.
good way to build a car
chia, 10/28/2002
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car is perfect for me yet my dad wihta much expensivecar envies my car now it is relax to drive if you can live witht teh clutch but other wise it's fun to hear the boxer engine roar and do some favourite heel toe on sound good back road! i am getting 26 mpg out of this 2.5 liter engine! the gears are short and solid encourage shifting
Cheap Fun
JDS1975, 11/22/2002
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The RS provides an active driving experience for those who know how to use it. The combination of a balanced chassis and performance oriented suspension give the driver the ability to handle challenging roads and conditions with fun and excitement. The interior dimensions may not provide room for the larger driver, sorry you football lineman out there you will not fit. There is a need for more power, which was delivered in 2002 with the WRX. Unfortunately the WRX only comes in sedan and wagon. The WRX continues the Fun and excitement started with the 2.5RS, yet they too could use more power.
Legacy Wagon a very useful car
salligator, 10/07/2003
2001 Subaru Impreza L AWD 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a Legacy wagon as a snow car since I go to work on very twisty, hilly roads that are icy and frequently covered in more than 12 inches of snow. I never even noticed the snow or rain. The car also carried my Samoyed dog in the back with its dog gate. I could get large objects like doors with the door frame into the car completely inside the car. It always ran, started and it could fo 95 without any problems on the highway. It also had fantastic resale value. I paid 19.5 and after 3 years I received 13.5 with a slightly damaged bumper.
Subaru
ajackphd, 03/14/2004
2001 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport AWD 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The model year after this one - 2001 and beyond - has more leg room in the back seat. Only complaint I have about this car is not much back seat room. But the sporty styling in the 2001 model year is much perferable to the more sedan conventional style look of the 2202 and beyond
Slightly quirky, but a blast to drive
Brian, 02/05/2005
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had no problems with this car at all. The clutch can be a little quirky, especially when it's cold. Once you get the hang of it it's alright. Frameless side windows rattle when you close the door with them partway down. It's stubborn sometimes about going into first gear. Although it understeers a bit, once you figure out how the car likes to be driven, it is very rewarding. I get compliments on the look of the car. Build quality is very good (no annoying squeaks or rattles). I love the sounds the engine makes. The engine loves to be driven hard, but is quite tractable in town. Fun to drive no matter the weather (AWD advantage). My next car will be a Subaru.
The best looking Subaru yet!
BlvdKing, 03/15/2005
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have really enjoyed this car so far. It doesn't have the performance it should possess by the look of the car. I have the leather seating and love the comfort and material quality. It handles amazing and drives almost as nice in snow and ice. Subaru makes a true "all season" car. I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a fun to drive, fairly economical, great looking, and quality built car. The only thing it is lacking is the turbo performance other newer subaru's have like the WRX and WRX Sti.
Needs refinement- but I love mine!
John B, 04/03/2003
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new, and have put 47,000 miles on it in 2 1/2 years. The clutch was replaced under warranty at 30,000 miles for chattering, particularly when cold (~30-40 degrees). I'm about to replace it again, but at my own cost. The gearing is very low, making the car very responsive to gas pedal movement, but very jerky in traffic. One more gripe: the rear seat doesn't fold down. That being said, it's a blast to drive, and all wheel drive gives excellent traction, regardless of weather conditions. Despite my complaints, my next car will be another Subaru. You can't beat the value.
My own review and opinion of the 2.5RS
robertfusco, 03/13/2002
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awesome and fun car to drive and handles curves and turns with ease thanks to the rs suspension and of course the AWD.Plenty of power and a monstourous amount of torque for the NA 2.5 liter Horizontally Opposed boxer 4. Drop the clutch in first and your off no skidding/sliding you just go 2nd and third and fourth gears have a good firm pull to 5800 with some power power drop off heading to 6000. Comfortable buckets seats hug you nice and tight but can get some aches on long road trips.
I miss my RS2.5 already
jcwren, 04/10/2012
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2.5RS in 2001, and have never regretted it for a moment. Unfortunately, on March 23rd, with 121,823 miles on it, someone nailed it in a parking lot and did $7K of damage, so it was totaled out. I had a lot of amateur radio gear installed in it, and when I had to go to the body shop to remove it, I just about cried when I walked away from the car (yea, 49 year old guy). I had planned to drive it until the wheels fell off, and it was over-due for the 105K major service interval. Only real problem was a slow drip from the head gasket on to the exhaust, which left the garage smelling like hot oil now and again. Would I buy another? Without question (if I could only find one...)
2001 Subaru Impreza RS
Michael Saxon, 01/17/2017
2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best car I've own hands down. I live in Mill Hall, PA 17751. Best kind of car to own in PA.
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