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5 out of 5 stars

2.5i sedan!

Steven herbel, 02/27/2017
2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very fun, safe, and reliable. I installed new rims, exhaust, and aux jack. Great in snow

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4.5 out of 5 stars

'08 WRX SEDAN

dScof, 01/06/2010
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 4dr Sedan AWD w/VDC (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my second Subaru. I owned a 2005 WRX sedan before, which was a terrific little car. As for the '08, I initially didn't think that an extra half liter in engine size would make much difference, but I was wrong. This car revs so smooth and effortless, if you're not careful you can touch 100mph on the freeway without even realizing it. The handling in this car is superb, with some minor body roll, but it's not noticeable in everyday driving. Fuel economy could probably be better, I used to average 20mpg on the stock tires (tires = awful), switched to lighter, performance tires and am getting 22-23mpg in mixed driving, up to 30mpg at non-freeway speeds if I set cruise and stay off turbo.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car!

Matt from Pittsburgh, 10/17/2007
2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've been wanting one of these for a long time and am thrilled to finally own a Subaru!

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5 out of 5 stars

129,000 miles and I enjoyed every one.

Ron, 12/26/2015
updated 12/27/2017
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 4dr Sedan AWD w/Premium Package, VDC (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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4.63 out of 5 stars

One of many VeeDubbers to Subaru

DW, 11/09/2009
2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD w/Premium Package, VDC (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I recently traded in my '07 VW GTI on a used (17,000 miles)-'08 Impreza 2.5i. So I lose 30 hp, gain awd, lose handling, but gain a more grown up, and comfortable car. I wanted something I would be somewhat happy with along with reliability. With the reliability of Subaru, I had my choice. If you want something that will be a 6-7 on the fun scale, that looks good, will drive through anything, and that will be as reliable as a rock... buy one of these.

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