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Scooby Doo = my new Subie-Roo!
Thadman, 01/25/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I was giggling like a little boy after test-driving my WRX at the dealership. I'd tested the 2.5i Premium and was disappointed by the performance. Then I drove Scooby. Oh. My. God. Love at first drive. Stupid fast. I shouldn't be allowed to have a car this fast. Scooby loves curves too, eats 'em up. I'm taking it to the track (never been before) in a couple of weeks. I go to sleep every night dreaming of my upcoming track day. So fast, my wife complains if I hit the gas. My Dad said it was "almost scary" after I took him for a spin (pretty sure he meant the car, not my driving ;)). Best car for my money!
2010 WRX 5-Door Satin White
rudy, 01/15/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza WRX 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Prior to purchasing this car I test drove the new GTI, Speed-3, and the Mini Clubman S. However one drive int he Subaru WRX and the decision was easy. The Subie impressed me right away with it's combination of incredible power and AWD grip. The interior is well done too. The sport seats are perfect and the cockpit looks awesome with the glowing red gauges and white needles that sweep upon start up. The engine revs very smooth and transmits little to no vibration at idle. The steering communicates good feedback with the road and offers a very tight turn radius. In the back the 19 cubic feet of cargo area allow for this car to be both a utility vehicle and a weekend toy.
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Fun to drive
Eric, 01/22/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I go up into the mountains a lot and this car is perfect! It has a very comfortable ride to it and has enough power to get around in the mountains. It sticks to the roads and handles extremely well in the snow. The manual is a must and makes it really fun to drive. I am very happy with my purchase.
My first Subaru, Love it!
Patrick, 02/01/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I must say that I'm quite impressed. Of course I did a TON of research before settling on the Subaru Impreza for my purchase, so I expected the impression I have. It is fun to drive, peppy, handles like a dream, great in inclement weather. Controls for stereo, cruise and other features are comfortable and easy to use. Very roomy back seat (compared to my previous car anyway). I really like the styling as well. A couple small complaints: The steering wheel support from the center to the bottom of the wheel.. I like to put my hand there! The center storage console could be bigger and padded for your elbow. There's a little more road noise than I'd like to have... thats about it! :)
Great All Around Car!
OKWRX2010, 02/01/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Drove lots of cars to compare; '10 GTI, '10 Legacy 2.5GT, '10 A3, etc and ended up with my 2nd WRX. Had an '02 before and loved it...5 cars later I'm driving another one that is much more expensive unfortunately, but also much more car all-in-all. Can't beat the performance, comfort, AWD, and utility of the WRX in this price range, nothing comes close. I love the design and interior of the GTI and admit it's interior is especially much better than the WRX for the money, but the lack of power, AWD, and cargo space made it fall behind too far. Just had a big ice/snow storm and car performed flawlessly!! I'm very happy with my choice.
SUBAWESOME
zuly, 03/10/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I love how this car looks. When I got out of my previous car at the dealership I was drawn like a magnet to it. I got the dark glitter gray. It looks dark enough to be black but in the light it looks purplish black. The stock ground effect kit and fog lights look so mean. The seats and little red details are a rally car driver's dream. Im so glad the race pedals are an option on the WRX and not just the STI. It handles so well! I can't wait to go to Mt. Baldy and run those curves in the snow. The radio is ok. Set the treble lower like 1 and the bass at 3 and it'll sound better. Also you can turn the feature on that clears the sound up a bit. Really the 6 speaker audio is not bad if tweak it.
Brings Pleasure Back to Driving
JasonK43, 06/09/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I forgot what pleasure can be had out of driving a car until this Impreza came along. For a 2.5 N/A engine, this thing is peppy! Great handling, good speed and excellent ride at high speeds. It's my third week with the car and I already have over 2,300 miles because I can't stop finding excuses to take this baby out! Love the standard wheels on the Outback Sport, as well as the seat warmers and two-tone paint (I got the silver). Few minor changes I would make to this car, but other than that, this car is such a joy. Gas mileage has been better than EPA estimates! (How often does that happen?) Avg. 29.5 Hwy, 22 City
Good car but expected better from Subaru
Kubus_gt, 06/09/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a long term rental replacing a Mazda 3. First the Impreza feels more like a Buick, it floats. Im used a hard suspension with precise steering, I dont have it here. The car floats over the road, which is nice for long trips, but no fun on twisty roads. The suspension in turns feels every bump and skips instead of holding the car in place. OEM tyres are crap for handling. The Auto tranny doesnt hold a gear or downshifts on its own going down the hill. The manual shift also does hold the gear (yes it shifts down even though 2 is shown on the dash). Engine has good power, but tranny reduces it. Comfy inside, good layout, nice equipment.
Great first Car
Steven D., 06/30/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I checked out the Subaru dealership after talking to friends who owned Subaru's and after being so sick of the other dealers feeding me crap about how great their cars were, even though I knew they were not for me. Extremely happy with my purchase and would think of owning any other brand in the future.
Love the STI
Mike_ND, 07/08/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Have only a couple hundred miles on this beast, but I am feeling the love. Very mild mannered in daily driving, and the stiff suspension is livable. But, any acceleration above 4,000 rpm is when the magic happens. Then hold on! Superior performance and handling for a bargain price.
Practical Yet Fun
Jake F., 07/18/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I am overall very pleased with this car. The build quality seems excellent for this class. The doors give a quality thunk when you close them and all switches/levers feel durable. The performance of the 2.5 is adequate and when combined with the 5spd the result is a zippy little car. The suspension soaks up the bumps very nicely (better than my 04 Impala I traded for it) and I live near some very rough roads so that is appreciated. I am a large person (275 lbs) and I find the interior comfortable and roomy enough. Even though it is summer, I have already used the AWD to climb up a rain soaked muddy drive and it performed flawlessly. I'm almost looking forward to the ND winter.
Nice surprise
phillip, 07/26/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I made the right choice when buying this car, drove solid from the dealership, love the fact this is awd, cant find a car awd in its class for the price, interior I really like some have not like thee seat material, I feel there right on, surprisingly good acceleration, and shifts, love the fact this is a rally inspired car, this car will be in the family for a long time .
The car is great fun as a daily driver
Scooby, 07/26/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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From '03 WRX to '10 STi SE. Even with the AC on, this car's acceleration absolutely destroys my 03 WRX w/ AC turned off, and less turbo lag. Ride is noticeably stiffer (but quieter), but an issue only on poorly maintained roads; handles extremely well. Plenty of room for the kids in the back seat, dog in the hatch. Interior/seats are nice, but seats need more side bolstering. Stereo is awful. Short- throw shifter a must-have upgrade. Can set fuel cut as high as 6700, neat little beeping shift light. Adjustable center differential. Set throttle to S#, Sport and I mode are sluggish. Brembo stopping power is just brutal. I average 18.5mpg mixed driving. 5-star crash-test ratings.
It's a thing of beauty
Jim, 08/02/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Granted only 200 miles on this 2010 2.5 hatchback (auto), but I love it. Sort of fell into the purchase, but very happy. Very nice styling, good features, performance pretty good - outstanding value overall. Put some 140,000 miles on a 2001 Audi A4 (1.8) Quattro - and I don't see the Subaru as a let down at all.
Cure for the Corolla
GTP_Kent, 08/06/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Time will tell on many of the subjects of this review (build quality, reliability, etc). Engine, 4 Wheel Independent Suspension, Steering, Handling, all of the above are great in this car. Utility with the hatchback is great. Grip with the AWD is incredible under any conditions (wet, uneven surfaces, poorly kept roads, etc). The 4speed auto isn't great but the manual shift mode takes care of that with ease. Exterior appearance is subdued but handsome. Interior looks are good and materials are great for occupants who are damage prone. Great all around car with few draw backs.
Least reliable car I have ever heard of
Ben, 07/08/2021
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle had 2 engines fail on me, the factory one died at 100k and the replacement died after about 5k more. Besides this, I constantly had electrical issues (radio not working for periods of time, car not starting randomly) and a couple times where the car would flood itself with gas on trips where I drove over 100miles without stopping. I gave 2 stars due to the fantastic AWD system that never left me stuck in snow, even while living in Buffalo NY. Stay far away.
Lots of good, and a little bad
mtbiker278, 03/31/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to replace my overworked Honda Civic. This car has more than enough power and grip to satisfy most people. It makes driving fun again. I've been netting 26MPG the first couple of tanks. The hatchback is very roomy, but the rear window does cut it down some. The interior has the feel of an igloo cooler, but when you're driving you tend to forget about it. Stereo isn't that great, but like others have said you buy this car to enjoy driving it. Getting into the upper RPM range sounds like you're taking off in a jet even without the optional exhaust. This car has made my daily driving errands enjoyable, and I can't wait to hop in it again.
Love my Subie!
ret, 10/12/2009
2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my first Subie after years owning German cars. I am really surprised at this little package of fun & all-wheel-drive. It is very comfortable and seems much bigger when sitting in it then I expected. I also had my eye on the Mazda 3 but was sold on the AWD.
New impreza outback sport
malcolm, 11/05/2009
2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
First, why have two different vehicles both named, "outback"? With the impreza, you wind up getting Outback parts that don't fit your car. Cheap radio---10 speakers, if you can find them--Probably the worst sounding radio one will ever find in any automobile. Paint is so soft, just looking at it will start it to peel! Passenger seat is so low, it actually hides the passenger from view. Does not have the fit, finish and refinement of other cars in its class. You are purchasing a working-mans auto, for basic transportation. No thrills here, but the 170 HP engine is a bit surprising, due to his high torque #s. You get what you pay for....and this automobile is down market.
My new Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium SE
Alan, 02/04/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle, fun to drive and when it snows here no worries. Other vehicles spin out, but I keep moving.
So far so good...
fredbrit, 02/07/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
What a great vehicle loaded with tons of cool features, including safety and innovative powertrain design. I didn't buy it because of good gas mileage (come on... it's AWD), superior finish and top quality materials, or because it's a head turner. I believe this car delivers acceptable performance and reliability, superior safety, adequate comfort, and great driving tools all for about $20,000! I'm very glad I got mine!
2nd Subaru
2nd Subaru, 02/24/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Subaru after owning a 2007 Outback for 13 years. I've been in some really cool places like the hot springs in Strawberry Park near Steamboat, CO in January. Ive driven to the top of mountains in snow so deep you could hardly walk in it. If you want a reliable car that sticks to the ground, Subaru is a good choice. Their all wheel drive system seems to be a cut above the competition and they are reasonably priced considering the reliability. I hated to see my old Outback go but no car last forever.
Great Car
Mark T, 05/14/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
So far I've had it 3 weeks, and have a little over 1500 miles on it. Have taken a trip through Adirondack Mountains and averaged 30.1 miles and city driving is about 26. It's a great car for 20k, sunroof, premium stereo, fog lights, heated seats, winter package,alloy wheels and AWD. Looked @ a lot of other cars, Honda Fit Sport, Scion, Toyota, Nissan, etc, nothing and I mean nothing came close. Dealership was great to work with. Thanks Tony.
Much for the money! Great value.
Peter, 08/06/2010
2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a Subaru Legacy in the past, and this car is just about the same size. I like the handling, the fuel mileage, the AWD, the interior, and even the radio/CD player. I drove a friend's Mercedes Benz a few years ago, and this car reminds me of the drive, comfort, stability, and tightness of that $50,000+ vehicle. I absolutely love it. I have Satellite radio and enjoy that on longer drives. I drives like you are on a cloud! Very, very smooth and comfy. I will be driving it for a long time!
Best car I have ever owned
Andy Wilkinson, 05/23/2018
2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful
I highly recommend the 2010 Outback Sport.