Used 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Great Little Car
NigelPV2, 03/22/2010
Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
This is truly a great car. It is versatile, safe, reliable, and fun to drive. With 44.4 cu/ft of cargo space, 60/40 fold-flat seats, the car can handle anything I throw at it. With the car's AWD system and 6 standard air bags it offer's a level of confidence on the road unlike any of the other cars I test drove. Lastly, Subaru has found a great balance between ride and handling. The car rides completely different then it's predecessor with a subtle ride, yet still contains the prowess to be tossed into a turn. The car is not without it's faults, though, as the hard plastic that completely covers the interior and tires seem to amplify the little road noise that find their way into the cabin.
My first and last Subaru
chenn78, 01/23/2009
Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my first Subaru, I bought it because I wanted a fairly inexpensive car with AWD and a manual transmission and I liked the style of the hatch. The car is a pleasure to drive and gets decent fuel mileage but service and build quality is pretty poor. The car has a large number squeaks and rattles. The paint on the car is terrible, the lower parts of the rear doors and the are behind them have been chipped away so badly after 16,000 miles I already have rust forming. This has to be a design flaw since the front wheels kick everything up on the side of the car and the cheap thin paint chips the second anything touched it. Fuel door release broke has broken twice.
Cheap AWD Safety, Small Family Car
Third Subaru, 07/05/2009
Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Biggest complaint: rear drum brakes! We don't drive too many miles but we do have to deal with snow. This model is underpowered and boring to drive, but it gets you to your destination safely and reliably in northern winters. We have averaged 23.5 mpg and have had zero maintenance issues. The interior is cheap but well put together and functional. The rear hatch is poorly designed, when you shut it you either push too light and doesn't latch or push too hard and it rubs the bumper. I am not happy with the amount of rust developing in the suspension, and may take it in to complain about that. The paint looks great but it chips and scratches very easily.
Best Commuter for 4 Seasons
Strand, 01/01/2009
Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car as my commuter ride - 90 miles/day on mostly open roads, only a hand full of lights and stops. Believe it or not, I'm averaging 34-35 mpg for the last 10k miles. This likely has a lot to do with the lack of stop and go and the elevation (5500-7200'). I'm still amazed that an AWD car can be this nimble, get this kind of mileage, and do so well in the mountains.
Best 1st Car
917shadowfax, 04/28/2009
Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Hands down I think this is the best first car a teen could have. I love it. Having been in search of a car and having saved $10k for a car, I wanted to make sure I was getting a quality build, reliable, fun, usable, and most of all SAFE car. Having bought the 5-door the Impreza had more usability, resale value personality, and safety then the Elantra I looked at, and I got it for the same price as an Elantra with the Extended Warrenty and a lower APR. I really love my car. It's beautiful inside and out. Plus it has AWD, something found on only one other car in its class.
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