Used 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews
WRX falls short of both 2.5RS and STi
The WRX is a very poor day-to-day performer. If you simply want a smooth- driving AWD car, get the 2.5RS. If you want the AWD and the POWER, get the WRX STi. In poor weather any Impreza model is a blast to drive with the AWD system. However you will get extremely frustrated by the lack of responsiveness in the WRX 2L turbo engine. Crusing in normal traffic, you literally have to wait a second and a half after going WOT before the ECU allows the turbo to make full boost and the car gets moving like expected. At any rpm below 3K the car cannot get out of its own way. Also, first gear boost is limited to a measly 7psi, so off-the- line starts are not as quick as you are led to believe.
Great car- with problems
ve owned this car for a little over a year now, and have had my first gear replaced once, and will probably have to do it again soon (all under warranty). The dealership has told me everything from Thats normal for the WRX to You must abuse the car (The hardest it ever gets driven is my morning commute) A little bit of research told me that this a pretty common problem caused by inadequate synchros.
- WRXMSRP: $54,90082 mi away
- Outback WagonMSRP: $8,95296 mi away
- WRX WagonMSRP: $7,500106 mi away
WRX: believe the hype
227 HP is more horsepower than a 1990 Mustang GT. All wheel drive means you get to use all of it too. It's outstanding in the snow, and a blast to drive. It will go faster than 95% of the population wants to go, period. It has a nice lumpy cam, and performance parts abound to allow you to personalize it. I think it might be the best performance bargain out there. If you don't like OPEC, buy an Acura RSX. But if you don't mind 20 mpg, live in the snowbelt, and want anonymous high zoot, reliable performance, go get one.
Totally Cool
Terrific car, feels like i'm part of World Rally Championship.
wrx
fun to drive car, fast as hell for a 4 cyl, handles beautifully, would recommend to everyone whos lookin for speed to someone with kids