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Used 2019 Subaru WRX Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I can finally review a WRX!

Jake, 01/12/2019
2018 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Wanted one of these cars for a long time now. Had a 2015 Impreza Hatch and when the lease was close, I went and got myself the WRX (of course I had to get in the iconic WR Blue!) I love this car, great acceleration, smooth shifts, great steering, glue like handling! My only cons (and I'm being nit picky) are: 1. The poor infotainment system. While it is better than the one in my 2015 Impreza, it is still lacking the advancement of other systems. It can be slow and buggy, sometimes taking a few miles to connect to my phone etc. There have been many times I have just turned the stereo off and listened to the exhaust! 2. Its not a hatchback....come on Subaru.....everyone wants it back. 3. The hard plastic rear deck. Mine rattles and squeaks over bumps. 4. The economy based computer programming. The revs stick when shifting from first to second, there is no turbo spool in first unless you are near 6000 RPM, and the dumb MPG meter on the dash. I didn't buy this car to save fuel! 5. Its not a hatchback......two sets of golf clubs barely fit in the trunk. 6. The USB ports are in the center console....which is also the size of a child's shoe box.

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4 out of 5 stars

Transmission problem update!

Ulanbek Jakypbekov, 09/08/2018
updated 03/11/2019
2018 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 11 people found this review helpful

It passed almost 8 months after my transmission problem, it is never accured again, but I still feel bad taste, because when you buy a new car you don’t want to have any problems right away. Manual transmission is made almost more than 100 years and it should be already perfected, I don’t know why Subaru still have problems. It is still shifts not like on other cars, Subaru should revise the transmission. To be honest I am afraid to keep this car for long term, after this transmission problem, I don’t want this problem come back when my warranty ends, I hope Subaru company would give me more warranty because of they fault. Otherwise for other side car is very fun to drive. Only winter time when freezing temperature was below 20 Fahrenheit windshield was making noise like cracking noise. Also when you put on the reverse gear & after to 1st gear back up camera still on about 10-seconds. If Subaru company are not going to take attention to my concerns I will replace this car and go back to my Toyota company, because my other two cars is Toyota’s and never gave me any problems.

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5 out of 5 stars

STi Type RA is a fun ride!

John, 06/15/2020
updated 12/17/2020
2018 Subaru WRX STI 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Lots of fun! Track car for everyday use. 6 piston Brembo brakes stop in a dime. Bilstien shocks keep STi firmly planted in road. Carbon fiber roof and spoiler are functional too. Fast, drives great, handles like its on rails and looks good too.

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5 out of 5 stars

STI is the way to go...

Joe Q, 02/01/2022
2019 Subaru WRX STI Limited 4dr Sedan AWD w/Wing (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Owned my 2019 STI for about a year now and have never looked back. The reviews say the clutch is tough to get used to but this is my second car with a manual and it is butter about the 5th time you drive it. Throw it in Intelligent mode in the city if you want smoother shifts, then switch it to Sport Sharp on the long drives to blow by any car. The only thing I have noticed from this review that is true is the suspension is very tight so the big bumps you will feel.. The 310 hp engine makes up for the little bumps..

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5 out of 5 stars

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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