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I Love it, Wife hates it
Angus141, 02/20/2004
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I enjoy the engine so much that it overshadows the ride which is poor. But i knew what i was buying. Wife is not auto enthusist(sp) and dosen't understand why i would buy something so small and harsh riding. Fine with me.
2nd to SEX!
wrxratd, 11/20/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This little car is a BLAST to drive...I have driven alot of cars, and owned some top named sports cars...this car is WAY more fun to drive. Everything is exactly as it should be.
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WRX- Not a performance Bargain
Jeff, 04/10/2005
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 11 people found this review helpful
The WRX being a top 10 on Car and Driver sounds great. I traded my Acura RSX base for this car and thought it would be an excellent car to own. The WRX is great if you're looking for a racer with build potential. If you want any luxury or are concerned about build quality, do not buy a WRX. The clutch squeaks, driver seat sounds like an old couch when you get into it, the paint quality is the worst I have ever seen, the gas mileage is horrible, turbo lag makes the car feel like it can't get out of it's own way until you hit 3500 rpm's and then it finally throws you back into your squeaky seat. No power trunk release and Oh yes there are the windows that have no frame--perhaps the worst feature
Great car!
zimm, 06/11/2004
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The STI is simply awesome. Very fast, handles great, has incredible brakes, and has the functionality of a 4 door grocery getter.
Blue STi
subbynut, 05/09/2004
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Owned several high performance cars. The STi is the most practical. However it does not have the same quality build/fit and finish as the german and other japanese products.
Snow, mud and backpacking
tdxtys5rte, 01/03/2004
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
As an outdoor person, the WRX wagon cannot be beat for the fun, usability, reliability and cargo. A mechanic by trade, I could not forego the reliability of Subaru when compared to its European counterparts. I have had it a little while now and still make excuses to drive to the store or any other reason to go out in the snow and play. With a rear sway bar kit from Hotchkis, the car, even as a wagon rotates perfectly on its second setting. Great car at a great price. Managed to get it for $21,900 with 16 miles on the clock from the dealer after several hours of negotiating. Couldn't recomend it higher at the price, functionality and fun factor.
Excellent car
treich007, 12/18/2008
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Overall this car is the best car I have ever driven and I would never need a better car. The handling and power are simply amazing. The ONLY thing I would like different is the gear ratio (gears are too close together).
Great car with room for improvement
dronchi, 02/14/2008
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is a great compromise. As such however there is no one thing that it does particularly well. For instance, acceleration is great, but the engine is prone to detonation with California 91 octane gas. Handling is decent, but the car feels a bit heavy. Noise levels are fairly low, but the stearing response is somewhat mushy due to soft bushings. If you are looking for a racer, this may not be the car for you. If you are looking for a practical car that is fun to drive then you should take a look at this car. One thing I will say is that I've beaten the crap out of this car by driving like mad most of the time and the care still runs great.
It saddens me.
Cagar a'Stoirm, 07/26/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
After having my WRX for two years I turned it in for the STi. The dealership, of course, did not allow a test drive and they also kicked it up a bit above MSRP. The problem which occured was with the seats. After driving it home my back ached. I figured I would fiddle with the seat more. After two weeks my back was not better the seats just didn't fit me correctly, hence I was forced to sell my STi recently.
Best car I've owned
Swarmlord, 04/16/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 11 people found this review helpful
Fantastic commuter car, long haul car or even light off road weekend fun.
Rally Inspired Fun
NLR350Z, 09/13/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car will probably be the funnest car to drive becuase of its power and stability.It will out run any car in the $30,000 range, no other car can touch this one in that range period.
WRX STI
josh baldwin, 07/29/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best car ever made.
Only one on the road
el_picardo, 09/15/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Could only afford the RS, but I love it. In bad roads and even worse weather it's the best. It is a bit hard to drive slowly though, it just wants to run.I'm a newbie to manual transmission, but this is an easy car to drive. I've only had it for 2.5 months, but any car I don't have to take in for warranty during the first week, is good in my book.
Amazing Car
Wernsman, 09/15/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best car in the world I would seriously take that car over a Dodge Viper any day. And if I won a Viper I would sell it and get 2 of those badass machine. No Kidding. Rock on Subaru!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WRX RUlz
giants2003, 06/18/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is fantastic. The first time I saw this car in person I was simply amazed. From front to back, top to bottom this car screams DRIVE ME...AND FAST.
Fun to drive - Subaru
Neill Trimble, 07/29/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun to Drive with 5 speed. Brakes very good on 2004 Outback Sport. Needs anothe cup holder for coffee or Bottle Water. Nicely appointed features as Standard Equipment and list of options. Matenience should have available an upgraded to Platium Plugs for longer driving between servicing - Tune ups.
Best ever.
Blue, 07/20/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have read about this vehicle for months but my surprise came when I bought it...This car is unbelievable! It's not for everybody because of the stiff ride and raw perfomance. But I love it! And I will enjoy it for years to come. Thank you Subaru!
What Fun
Hedley, 07/22/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sedan w/Premium Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This WRX is amazing. Nothing has come loose,fallen off or stopped working, unlike all the American cars I've owned. It's been to the dealer twice, for regular maintenance. It's great in bad weather.
Incredable
rickrover, 08/07/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
World class performance all the way. Absolutely increadable - I have never been more satisfied with a performace car purchase. I think this car is an increadable value - I have to stop typing now and go for a drive :-)
Love My WRX
sstevess, 10/20/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had no problems in the first 3 months of driving. Solid body.
what an amazing car!
alexking, 08/06/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had an VW GTi before this and an Audi S4 before that and this car is simply amazing. It has effortless pace, wonderful build quality, plenty of gizmos, its thrilling to drive and people always ask about it. i did a big road trip in it and the seats were a little harsh after a while but that is my only qualm. don't hesitate, if you are enthusiast - buy one!
It hauls!
adamcera, 07/31/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Still in the honeymoon stage. I am trying to learn a car w/ turbo. The lag in the low revs is unbearable at times. The understeer needs to be adjusted. Good build quality and sporty-feeling, but not as "nice" as the '03 Jetta we own. Great power, Great utility. It hauls! Love the smooth turbo.
Pure Joy
infinity5235, 08/10/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Keeping it under 4000 rpms for the first 1000 miles was a royal pain as the engine just wants to be driven in the 5 to 7 thousand range. Not that low rpms led to low torque, just the opposite. But once that first 1000 miles was over, it was pure joy to drive. The brakes are superb and the driver's seat range perfect for my 5' 11" 158 lb frame. The instrument panel has to be seen to be appreciated unlike any other on the market
Brute Force!
Rj, 09/03/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
All I can say is stiff suspension, whiplash power, and more wiplash power for the passengers!! This thing is a beast that can put the all 300 horses to ground. Thanks to AWD!
Awesome
Nen, 08/21/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great Ride, the car is all and all just great the interior has a great racing type look to it.
Subarus are truly at home in Alaska
wolfpack, 06/12/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've driven subies in Alaska for about 18 years..before most people ever heard of them. The main reason is they long ago perfected reliable all wheel drive. Finally, they added fun to the equation! I got the wagon so I'd have a little more room for camping gear, the roof rack, and the fold-down rear seats. It's also cheaper to insure then the sedan, even though it's basically identical. Go figure. I've only had it about a month, but it's a fun ride. More power then anyone really needs in a car this size, but that's why it's fun. Easily became the car where I'd be tooling along and look down and notice I was going 85 instead of 65.
Best car onplanet
Matt Groves, 08/27/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I searched for a year or more for car to fit my needs. Thought about 911, except needed to occasionally take my kids. Then thought M5 or M3, but after driving STI I never thought about anything else. This car is flawless in terms of performance and handling. Might not have the same prestige, but I would stack it up against anything. I love it.
I love it
zavigm, 09/18/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is not for everyone. But I personally love it. It's much cheaper to maintain if you're a DIY person. you should be aware of a few things though. "summer only" tires. You'll be buying some A/S tires soon. Brake pads are expensive from dealer. Can be had for much less online. Not a lot of wheels fit over the Big Brembo Brakes. Awesome car though. So happy I bought it.
Great Car
atb0004, 09/18/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The only thing i would change is the acceleration "out of the hole." Other than that, it's a great car!!
PERFECT!!!
LetsSTi, 10/17/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A true sport rally racing family 4-door 5-passenger utility all-purpose vehicle!!!
Poor Man's (11 Turbo
Guyver , 07/02/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Test one you will see what I mean.
Best Subaru EVER
Afx_legacy, 09/21/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After a long wait, My new STI came Home, Every thing you could want in a true Rally Car, Great Responsive Ride, Tons and Tons of power. This is my 4th subaru, Hands down the best yet!! 96 SVX -LSI 2001 Legacy GT Limited Sedan (still Own) 2003 Legacy GT Wagon (Still Own) 2004 STI Blue / Gold
Great daily driver
czmoze, 09/20/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Apart from the boy racer looks (when will they get rid of the basket handle and give us a tasteful wing?), this is a fantastic car.
Imprezive !!!
Nibib, 08/04/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
6000 miles already this car is just solid on every situations !!! Power, handling and fun !!!
buy an evo instead
chris c, 09/21/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
AFTER A LONG TIME OF DECIDING WHICH CAR TO BUY, I CHOSE THE STI OVER THE EVO. WITH BETTER SPECS,I THOUGHT THAT I HAD MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE. WITHIN A WEEK, THE CAR HAD ALREADY STARTED HAVING MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. AFTER SEVERAL VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIP,MY CAR WAS FINALLY FIXED. THIS IS MY 3RD VEHICLE THAT I HAVE PURCHASED NEW AND SO FAR TURNED OUT TO BE THE WORST ONE.
Thank You Subaru!!!
Engineer, 07/11/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is an absolute pleasure to drive. Very solid, incredible handling, and of course the power!!
in a ditch
crashsti, 09/26/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i bought this car as soon as i heard about it. the best part was i had never really done any driving in a car with a manual transmission. once i got the hang of the clutch and the short throw shifter it has been nothing but sheer pleasure to drive. although some might say that the STi offers a harsh ride i feel firmly connected to the road. seriously the best car i could have bought for my dollar and performance oriented preferences.
Awesome power and nice touches of comfrt
John., 09/26/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far this has been the most fun and exciting vehicle I have ever driven. The power has yet to let me down and feeling of control over the vehicle is second to none! I read a review and it said you drive this car not vise versa and that sums this machine up. The car is equipped w/ power options and A/C also the optional auto-dimming/Compass rear view mirror adds some class along w/ the outside temp. There is no denying this car was meant for the performance minded driver, but the subtle touches make it an awesome all around daily driver.
The Best!!!!
acesubaru, 09/28/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have read tons of material about this car but after I got my hands on this vehicle my love is growing with every day that goes by. I am lucky and happy man! The best car ever! Fun to drive with a bit of a challenge.
Goodbye Passat
Seattle, 07/14/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 1999 Passat V6. Was rather tired of the Bosch electrical drama all the time. I am only down 25hp from the 190 V6 in the Passat and it tracks far better (AWD) and handles about the same! Exterior wind noise is minimal and interior sound deadening is wonderful....like the Passat. The safety I feel is there as well. Just to know the engine will submarine under me in an accident and there are imbeded roll bars in the door coupled with good crash test has me hooked. The boxer engine reminds me of my BMW motorbike........smooth and durable ( I hope).
Canadian STi
omgreg, 09/29/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's GREAT ! The acceleration and handling are amazing and it's ride and mileage is pretty good for a daily driver, although you can almost watch the gas needle move during "spirited" driving and the seat does get a bit uncomfortable for journeys over 4 or so hours.
2.5 TS Automatic
RJ, 02/10/2005
2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've enjoyed this vehicle for over a year now. It is a great car; it makes driving in the city (Chicago) almost enjoyable.
MySTI
sneadc, 09/29/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I traded a 2002 WRX for this car because I wanted to avoid the turbolag. I surely does that! I love the car and consider it the best pure performance vehicle I've ever owned. Strengths are power, power, and more power. The ride is firm and fuel econ is fair as expected. Lack of available floor mats is a disgrace for a $32000 car but that is nit picking a great performance auto.
AWESOME!!
GSuthe, 08/16/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Subaru WRX has got to be the best car that I have ever purchased. Where I live there are tons of dirt roads that most cars just can't get through. I've been using SUV's for the past 16 years and I enjoy driving cars more than SUV's. The new WRX has made my life so much easier by having AWD and I get all the comforts of a car that i need. Thanks Subaru for making such a great car!
Rocket
wrxne1, 09/25/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So much power, much better technology especially in the diffs) than the EVO. Amazing car in all ways. For the money, the best sports car you can buy. If you want the car is much more tunable than an EVO because of the larger displacement and lower boost. Great car.
Best Bang for the buck performance
Glenn Ford, 01/07/2005
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you want a car that performs like a 60,000 dollar car for half the price this is it. Let me tell you this car is a champ with the background of a championship winning car in the World Rally Championship. A lot of the features are derived from the actual rally car. It handles awesome and accelerates awesome. This car will beat most European cars on the road easily. You will laugh at most stock Japanese cars.
Fun wagon
BLUWRX, 10/04/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I shopped around for something w/awd, with decent gas mileage, and some good power for around 25K.This is it! Fun to drive, great safety, decent room for ski or golf gear. Got the short throw shifter, autodim mirror, arm rest ext. (should be standard), bumper cover, extended warr. All for the price I expected. I'm very happy so far, with exception of the stereo.
Subaru Homerun
Branchman, 07/17/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Still breaking engine in but already amazed by this car's potential. Hard to depress gas more than half an inch and not go over 4000 rpm. Excellent powerband in all 6 gears. Subtle yet powerful-sounding rumble from exhaust. My WRX sportwagon was an eyeopener, but this car soars to new heights!
Wow...
Greg_STi, 10/07/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi AWD 4dr Sedan w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this car. Last week I had an 2003 Acura NSX race me, he could not belive why he was behind me. lol Everyone that looks at dosen't belive how fast it is untill I take them for a ride, afterword they are just blown away. Its about time the STi came here!
Not perfect, but getting close...
LaFamigliaGonzalez, 10/06/2003
2004 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far so good, and with Michigan winter coming, we'll really know for sure. This car replaces our Jeep Wrangler - seems light-years different, I know - but not really! The Outback Sport has WAY MORE luggage and passenger space, is vastly more comfortable on long trips, and uses a LOT LESS fuel. But we never took the Jeep on anything worse than reasonably smooth dirt roads (lots of camping), and the Subaru tromps over those even more comfortably. But I wish it were just a little roomier in the very back. The "styled" hatch really cuts into cargo space.