Used 2017 Subaru WRX Consumer Reviews
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Fast fun practical sedan, good hwy mpg
Shane O Mac, 12/10/2019
2017 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car all around. Only issues I experienced is due to Subarus decline in quality. They have premature clutch wear issues, clutch can go out by 20K miles. Subaru has a technical service bulletin and has created new parts to address it, but will fight you on warranty claims since it is a wear and tear item. Service can be slow.
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The 15+ WRX daily drive with fun injection
Samuel Baldridge, 03/03/2018
2017 Subaru WRX Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you’re looking for one four season performance car that can be daily driven comfortably and still deal with snow and terrible roads and you’ve got around $30k, this is the car for you. Great fuel economy for the performance class, fees like an Audi at high speed, but has a lower CG and less weight hanging out beyond the front axle so it doesn’t understeer like an Audi. Dead flat in corners, predictable near its limits and quite quick. It’s only downfall is tire noise and it’s terrible factory boost control solenoid. Unbeatable value for the money
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Fun car with a few downsides
Nick, 05/12/2017
2017 Subaru WRX Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my second Subaru WRX. My first was a 2016 base model with the 6 speed manual. I originally got rid of the 2016 because I was sick of daily driving a manual transmission car in traffic. I traded it for a 2017 Premium trim with the CVT. The Premium trim has a few nice extras like a sunroof and fog lights and the car is built well and has a good firm ride and feels sturdy. The big problem I have with this car is that the CVT. It just doesn't belong in this car. I like that it has 3 driving modes that you can choose from but the shifts are noticeably artificial. My second problem is the fuel economy. I thought the CVT would help the mpgs over the manual but its actually worse. I was averaging 22-23 mpg in the city with the manual and the CVT is averaging 18-19 in intelligent (economy) mode. I absolutely love this car with the manual, especially if you live someplace where you can really use it and have fun with it. At this point I really regret getting the CVT.
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Sports sedan for the family man
Jorge, 02/08/2018
2017 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my second WRX and overall I am very satisfied. Acceleration is very strong for a 4 cylinder, 0-60 in the mid 5s, Considering its all wheel drive its lightweight and agile. The turbo kicks in early, but falls on its face at higher RPMS. The aftermarket is very large so making more power is easy if you so desire. I have full bolt ons and can hit 40 mpg on the highway, 35 mixed. Shifting into second gear smoothly can be a bit tricky, but there are aftermarket remedies as well. Subaru did a great job updating the interior over the previous generation, but the factory sound system is still lacking. The car is comfortable enough to daily, and still capable to aggressively drive down back roads. The seats are comfortable and supportive. Interior space is good, I don't ever feel cramped. Plenty of trunk space, at least for my needs. I'm not too big on gadges or electronics, but the blue tooth takes a bit long to connect. After owning the car for over a year, no unscheduled maintenance, just regular oil changes and tire rotations and she's good to go! This is the definition of an affordable sports sedan for the family man.
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2 Years later and love her even more
Brent, 12/05/2018
2017 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This month has been 2 years since I purchased my WRX new. The car has been flawless. Always reliable and dependable. Best mpg i have gotten was 28 mpg mostly highway while having fun. I'm sure if i put the cruise control at 70 I could get another couple mpgs. Car is decently quick and handles like its on rails. I have never been so excited for turns in my life. Only complaint is the stock tune. It pulls hard to 4k rpm then dies till 5k rpm then picks up again. Next year i will modify the car. Full exhaust, intake and pro tune. Afterwards she will be a complete different animal. Just note when you mod your new WRX you will pass up the warranty on your engine. As long as your tuner is spot on, there's really nothing to worry about. One more thing, this car has held its value so well. I were to sell it now I would only lose 5% of what i paid. That's excellent since most cars lose 10-15% when you drive off the lot. Overall very happy with my WRX.
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