Used 2018 Subaru WRX Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Most exciting car I've ever owned!
VoodooTexas, 10/02/2018
2018 Subaru WRX Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My husband and I recently bought a 2018 Subaru WRX Limited with a CVT transmission. I have to say, the tuner in me wanted a 6MT, however, the Mom in me really needed the CVT. I have to say we made the right decision. I love this car! I love that, in a world of bus SUV's, my car stands out. This car is by far not a cookie cutter ride.
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Two weeks in...
Tommy Tunes, 01/04/2018
2018 Subaru WRX Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
After reading reviews, I was hesitant about buying the WRX. I read things about "tinny" feeling when closing doors, painfully harsh ride, etc. But I test drove and bought the car anyway. Two weeks in and I'm not a bit sorry. It's a stiff "sports car" ride...and that's great. Acceleration is good, even though I'm still in the break-in period and not exceeding 4K rpm. I bought excellent quality snows (Michelin Alpin PA4) and the car rides great, feels solid on the road, and handles great, too. I previously owned a Honda Civic SI with the V-TEC engine. Loved that car but it was FWD only. The WRX is every bit as good, with 4WD.
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Wrx owner, 06/05/2018
2018 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This review is within my 1st 1000 miles. The only thing I'm not liking is the shifting,clutch catch point, and the sloppy throttle response. Along with the a.c. going full blast EVERY TIME you turn on the fan. But as far as the transmission, it feels a bit clunky, heavy pedals, heavy shifting. Which is something I'm new too. If you purchase this vehicle you won't be sad. That said make sure to test out clutches on them. Try over 10 models, they all feel different. At least for me they did.
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I don't feel the same way as when I first got it.
Jplaz, 09/02/2020
2018 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My car seriously turns heads, but now that I have hit my 2 year mark with this car, the excitement and joy over it is about gone. My wrx is now at 25,000 miles and I have been in and out of the dealership for repairs quite a few times. Performance wise, my car is completely stock. At around 5k miles, my clutch began to squeak very loud and the clutch started to feel rougher when i engaged it. I took it to Subaru numerous times and each time they told me nothing was wrong. Now at 25k miles the problem has only gotten worse and the clutch is very rough and I frequently smell burning. It is my daily car, I drive it to work and back, I don't race the car and have tried to take good care of it. At 18k miles I had a major fuel leak and needed injectors, fuel lines, and sensors and regulators to all be replaced. These are just the major issues, I have come across numerous other smaller issues, but I have gotten to the point where I am tired of wondering when the next issue will come. This is my full and totally honest review on the WRX. I give it 3 stars because of how good looking of a car it is and how I still think that it is the best car compared to its competitors. Just be sure you have a warranty.
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Totally Surprised Me
Mister Jiggles , 02/16/2020
2018 Subaru WRX Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Ok, let me warn you first that I'm a car guy. I love researching them, driving them, and I'm a bit of a snob. Knowing all this, I'm still going to give my 2018 Subaru WRX Limited 50th Anniversary Edition a 5 star review. Is it totally perfect? No, of course not. The only car I found to be close to perfection (for me obviously) was a new Golf R and I didn't have $40k. When I broke everything down, the WRX simply gave me the most perks for the money. Perks: I had never driven a WRX before this week and within 30 seconds of driving it, I was impressed. I didn't expect it to be slow, but it was actually a bit "punchier" than expected. I'm not kidding when I say it has power in virtually every gear. The handling is also beyond what I anticipated and it's going to impress you the second you dive into a turn. I wasn't familiar with all-wheel drive and it's a new experience to actually give the car MORE gas in a turn and have it shoot out super quickly. It's seriously crazy, and you can even do this in the rain (more on this in a moment). The day I bought my WRX it rained cats and dogs. The car simply laughed at the weather and totally owned it. You cannot fathom the level of confidence. This is no wimpy afterthought all-wheel drive. It's the real deal. Cons: The technology, even in my Limited trim, is pretty bad. No Android Auto and the infotainment is woefully behind class leaders. It's buggy, slow, and not that useful. The sound system was totally fine, and the upgraded Harmon Kardon system is pleasant enough. Keep in mind that I am NOT an audio officianado. It feels a bit cheap. The doors weigh 5 pounds, the cabin is noisy, and the vehicle feels dated. Rev hang. Yes, this is well known, and yes, it's real...especially between 1st and 2nd gear. I heard it can be fixed with a tune, but I don't know if that voids my extended warranty. All in, you're not going to find a more complete package if you're a driving enthusiast. Not for the money. It's quick, it's fun, it's safe, and it's practical for dads like me. I actually look for reasons to drive! And unlike the muscle cars I've driven, this car can actually be driven to its limits. You're not going to be winding out 3rd gear in a Mustang GT lest you visit the jail every weekend. If you're in the market for something fun, go drive it.
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