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Used 2009 Subaru Impreza Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I'm a Subie!

JEB, 06/06/2010
2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

I researched my buying options thoroughly and after giving a KIA Soul an extended test drive, I knew the Impreza Hatchback was the right car for me. After driving it less than five minutes I knew I made the right choice. The Impreza has the most comfortable ride of all the economical hatchbacks. The all wheel drive is unbeatable in the snow and rain. I'm even impressed the the gas efficiency. I've been getting 24-25 MPG in the city.

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1 out of 5 stars

An Ongoing Problem and Subaru Failed to Resolve

Disappointed Owner, 05/25/2018
2009 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is for a 2009 Subaru Impreza, 105k miles. Bring to Subaru dealer and told the head gasket is leaked. Did research about the issue, and found that this is an ongoing problem and that the engines are known to consume too much oil between oil changes. Subaru has a class action lawsuit against them for the same problem but not the specific year of vehicle. Had contact Subaru Customer Service few times today but have not reach a resolution with them. This is frustrated because this is a known problem and other people have had the issue resolved but because this vehicle is a different year it does not qualify for compensation or repairs.

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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Interior
2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3.38 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

Ollie, 10/21/2009
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 4dr Hatchback AWD w/Silver BBS (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 12 people found this review helpful

Just a huge disappointment. It's slow (watch as a BMW 3-series can almost out-run you, and a 135i actually can), it has more body roll than an average taxi (watch as everyone almost falls out of their seat when you go around a freeway on-ramp), it has more road noise than an eighteen wheeler, and there's more rattles than you'll find in an average day care center. Buy a WRX and save 10k. I completely regret buying my STI.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Budget BMW

Randy, 06/24/2009
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is fast!!! This car is also a gas sipper. In the fast department I ran a 14.3 @ 94.4 mph with a 2.0 sixty foot. Mind you, this was at 5,300 Feet!! I am just shy of 8,000 miles on the clock and am averaging 26.1 mpg and 29 - 31 on the highway. I live in Thornton CO so the all wheel drive is a must. No other car at this price point offers all that this car can deliver!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

09 WRX 265

noels, 12/04/2008
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 4dr Sedan AWD w/Premium Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am former Lexus IS 300 owner and wanted a similar sporty sedan. I am utterly impressed with the value this vehicle provides. I like how this package has everything you need without needing to purchase any extras for increased costs. Reasonably priced Japanese built car with amazing performance and decent looks. You cant go wrong and throw in the AWD while your at it. Pound for pound this blows my IS 300 out of the water with much greater value. The interior was nicer in the Lexus IS 300 but thats it.

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