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4.38 out of 5 stars

You get what you pay for.

firebladepilot, 08/09/2014
2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Needs more horsepower to drag the AWD system around. Stereo system was so bad I pulled it out after 2 weeks of ownership. Design and quality of the car is above and beyond what I expected in this price range. I have had ZERO problems with my Impreza, the last 4 Toyotas I bought new all had to go back to the dealer for minor problems or recalls, not the little Subaru. Comfortable for long drives and fun on short ones.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great New England Car for the Money

hre1718, 08/21/2013
2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium PZEV 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Traded up from a POS 98 Explorer. Overall, I am pleased with the car. AWD provides great grip. I've yet to hear a tire squeal. Speaking of which, these stock tires are awful. Tons of noise. CVT takes some getting used to. I don't like the delays between drive and reverse. Get the upgraded speakers, worth it. I do wish there were more storage places & hidden cubbies. Sound insulation isn't great, but this isn't a luxury vehicle. Decent MPG if you treat it right. Getting around 34, 70% hwy. The MPG gauge is a little optimistic by a few MPG's. Bluetooth kind of sucks, but its fine for calls. AWD, MPG, visibility and good dynamics makes me a happy owner. Great car for the money.

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1 out of 5 stars

The first and last subaru I will ever buy.

Keaton Cesmat, 12/27/2018
updated 12/29/2020
2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i PZEV 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new from the dealership in 2013 for my wive who had just given birth to our new baby boy, and it has been nothing but problems ever since. First we had an immediate leak in one of our tires. We took it back and forth for a month of them claiming to have fixed it only to have the low tire pressure light come back on. It ended up breaking a diff sensor, and then we had to replace all of the tires at once with 3 of 4 being nearly new. We then had an oil consumption issue where I would regularly need to add oil between oil changes. We had the oil consumption test several times and each time I had to deal with a new service manager, because they were either being fired or quit. After one trip home of about 40 miles on the freeway I got about 23mpg on the freeway instead of the 34 it normally got. Then after turning the car off it would start only for a second then turn itself off. The service rep on the phone had me disconnect the battery and bring it back in for reflashing. Eventually we got one to fix the problem under warranty. Then the CVT went out! I asked the salesman about the CVT specifically and he said "It is maintenance free, and will last the life of the vehicle." So that was a huge lie. The driver side front seat has a huge hole in it where the metal frame has broken through the padding and fabric after 5 years of use by my wife who is much smaller than me. I wouldn't recommend the car or brand to people I hate. Subaru should do the honest thing and buy them all back. My 24 year old truck has had fewer problems than this 5 year old piece of junk. Update: the car cannot even be registered because there is an issue with these engines that would cause them to lock up at freeway speeds and kill you. What a piece of junk. They should do a full recall and give everyone their money back. Update. Seven years after purchasing the subaru it is still the very worst car that I’ve ever owned. I would not recommend it to anyone, and the dealer that I bought it from (Kearny Mesa Subaru) is terrible also.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

First Rue, and won't be the last!

nhrue, 10/03/2012
2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i PZEV 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 28 people found this review helpful

I had originally decided on the Mitsubishi Lancer, due to its selective AWD and its warranty. Upon making an appointment to purchase a Lancer I had a moment of second guessing and decided I would just go down to the local Subaru Dealer to look at some sticker prices. I found the sticker prices were the same for a Subaru Impreza Limited as it was going to be for a Lancer SE with more way more options installed on the Subaru. It also has an EPA rating of 7mpg more than the Mitsubishi. I went to the dealer a couple of days later to test drive the Impreza and was impressed by its features, handling, speed and build quality. Bought the undercoating and extended warranty, happy with my decision!

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5 out of 5 stars

LovemyPrez

Terri Repovich, 01/01/2016
2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium PZEV 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Good reliable car! Safe, fun, to drive, stable

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