Used 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
Used Impreza for sale
OK car, not great but good
JTP, 06/20/2009
Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I typically put around 225,000 on my cars before I let them go. Some limp in (escort), make it like champs (prelude), this one is somewhere in between. Not many problems, but the ones I had were odd. Catalytic converter at 50 K mi, head gasket at 150 K, oil pump shortly thereafter. Windshield keeps breaking, seemingly by itself. Fog lamps are expensive and break a lot. I gave up and drive with them broken. I like this car and would consider another one because it is a kick to drive. But our legacy outback is a much, much better car. Edmunds says it gets 21, but I typically get 26, a little less with city alone. 28 if I am gentle.
WRX Lite
toolatecrew, 09/18/2002
Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My Wife wanted the Outback and I wanted the WRX lead us to compromise on the RS. Other cars may generage more Gs on the skid pad but thow the bumps in and the supple suspension, stiff body and 4wd traction makes you faster around corners in the real world.Engine is tourqiest in class by far. The seats are the best feature of the interior.. The stereo is horrible and there is no excuse for it in a car at this price level.Exterior styling is "different" I like the WRX fender flares but the lack of std. fog lights is once again kinda cheap. Overall the car is great for somone who needs to drive in snow and on less than perfect roads.
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Never Buying Subaru AGAIN
Brian, 03/19/2006
Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
For the first three years car was great. Then at 60,000 miles the head gasket went. For the next 9 months in and out the shop for over heating problems. Then Subaru gave me a new engine block. Now at 90,000 miles transmission problems; needs 1st 2nd third and reverse gears replaced. $2300. In a manual. I never driven it hard -- I wanted it to last, but as you can see it's a piece of junk. I bought the car brand for their reputation. Once I get the car back I am selling it and buying a Toyota, Nissan or Mazda.
More than satisfied
Militia G, 05/02/2002
Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had my 2002 RS for a one and a half month. Absolutely LOVE this car. It's not blistering WRX fast but it's plenty fast enough. Highway ride is smooth, very responsive and pretty quiet but nothing extraordinary. Though I was moving in and out of lanes at about 90mph in heavy rain and it didn't even flinched. This baby really shines on those back winding roads. The handling is superb for a car in this class. All in all the RS is an extremely responsive vehical under all driving conditions. Great acceleration, awesome handlings, and it feels like a race car when you're behind the driver's seat. I'm very happy with it.
The not- so-great car
Lilmizme87, 06/16/2004
Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used, maybe that was the first mistake. The second week I had it, something was wrong with the transimission. Two months later something was wrong with the engine. A month later, the same problem came back because the dealership didn't fix it the first time. Now, the transmission needs to be fix, again. I take very good care of this car, yet it falls apart easily. I don't race it (cause I'd lose) and I don't floor it every time I drive. It should not be falling apart so much. I would not recommend this car considering you'll be looking for alternative transportation since it'll be in the shop every other week.