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Used 2002 Subaru Impreza Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Quality Car

Dirk A. Elder, 04/24/2002
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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The car is very fun to drive. On long trips space is a little cramped. Car has ran almost flawlessly except for a check engine light that turned out to be a false code. The dealer could not reset it (Shortline Subaru in Aurora, CO) and I had to wait two weeks for a technician for the reset. There is some wind noise when traveling above 70 mph. Car drives perfect in bad weather. Car feels bogged down at low rpm's and I find myself revving the engine at stop lights. I am very happy with the car but I miss my Impala SS.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Good car that won't last

greenmeansgo, 04/25/2009
2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I owned my outback sport for almost 7 years. I bought it brand new. Initially, I though I couldn't get more car for the money. Power everything, cruise control and the AWD Subaru is famous for. All those things I loved and made the car fun to drive. What I didn't like was the engine noise I started hearing about 2 years into ownership. It wasn't strong our pronounced right off the bat, but grew that way over the years. I was under the assumption that changing my oil religiously would preserve my engine. Even that didn't keep it from the engine problems that are common for this model year. I'd be more specific, but I only have 500 characters. I will never buy another Subaru again.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

WRX Wagon

LastCar, 04/14/2002
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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The WRX Wagon is fun to drive and has a lot of power. Handling in the corners makes this car fun to drive. I could do with out the road noise. I like the wagon because people think I bought a family car, Until I give them a ride. All they can say is "WOW" The all wheel drive makes this car a great package.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Had it a year, and still love it!

avediszildjian, 04/26/2002
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This is the car America has been waiting to get, and Subaru finally brought it to the US. 227hp, 217lb-ft of torque in an AWD car with just enough understeer to keep "the sheep" safe, while letting the rest of us have fun (oversteer isn't tough to get, if that's what you're trying to do). The interior is driver-oriented from the seats and shifter to the steering wheel and pedals; even the dash gauges tilt more toward the driver than other cars. This is a true driver's car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Car, Money not an Issue

Damien, 05/29/2002
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Exceptional performance. terrific sound system. AWD. Great car. Far exceeds the competition (RSX Type S, Mustang GT, Celica GTS)

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