| In its early years, the Subaru Impreza started out as | | | | example, gas mileage is not that great. On the |
| a good car that consumers could buy for reasonable | | | | highway, the Impreza might get as much as 25-mpg |
| price, but with new models coming out almost every | | | | and in the city it might get as much as 19-mpg. In a |
| year, the Impreza has evolved into one of the most | | | | world with rising gas prices and global warming, |
| reliable and speedy sedan cars on the market. In | | | | 25-mpg is nothing to brag about. |
| fact, by 2008 the Impreza became a Consumer | | | | Another common complaint is that the Impreza is |
| Reports recommended vehicle. And, it is still a pretty | | | | ugly. Subaru has made significant efforts to alleviate |
| affordable purchase. Although the Honda Civic still | | | | this problem though and appearance is a pretty |
| comes first in sales for sedan cars $20,000 and | | | | subjective quality. |
| under, the Impreza has been rated "the most fun to | | | | Third, many consumers believe that the back seat is |
| drive" for several years in a row. | | | | cramped. Subaru has made the interior more spacious |
| Another thing that sets the Impreza apart from its | | | | over the years, but the cramped complaint still |
| competition is all-wheel drive. With energy going to all | | | | stands. Compared to more fuel-efficient cars, like the |
| of the wheels, the Impreza has been described as a | | | | smart car, the Impreza feels like a mansion though. |
| car that sticks to the road like glue and handles | | | | And finally, when the Impreza does need repairs, |
| corners very well. Combined with short breaking, this | | | | they can be pretty costly. In fact, in 2003, Subaru |
| makes it a very reliable vehicle. In addition to | | | | had the highest warranty repair costs. |
| affordability, safety and all-wheel drive, the Impreza | | | | You might not be able to do anything about the gas |
| is also fast enough to compete in races. This is one | | | | mileage, the space, and the appearance, but as a |
| reason why some consumers enjoy driving them so | | | | consumer, you can lower repair costs by ordering |
| much, | | | | discount Subaru Impreza parts online. If you know |
| Drawbacks | | | | the part number searches can be quick and easy, but |
| In spite of all the things that consumers like about | | | | even general descriptions of a particular part can help |
| the Impreza, there are definitely a few drawbacks | | | | you find the replacement part that you need. |
| that repeatedly crop up in consumer reports. For | | | | |