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  • Build Quality
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  • Value for Money
    5.0 (2)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (2)
  • Noise Level
    5.0 (2)
  • Acceleration / Power
    5.0 (2)
  • Handling
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  • Braking
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  • Suspension
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  • Gear Shifting
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  • Fuel Efficiency
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  • Interior Design
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  • Boot Size
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  • Features
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  • Comfort
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Leanne

LeanneMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 10 reviews
  • 1 like

Subby Lover

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I am so very impressed with my Impreza, I feel the 2lt engine has a great amount of power paired with the CVT it drives perfectly through city traffic and country roads. I am also loving the amount of tech Subaru have packed into this car. When reversing it is nice to have the camera as a second pair of eyes, braking if it detects something and the cross traffic alert is a very handy feature too. I feel so very safe driving this all wheel drive car in this winter weather, the eye sight is the best making it the safest car I have driven .

Purchased in May 2021 at Jarvis Barossa.

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TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)
BoughtNew
Year2018
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Christine B.

Christine B.Sydney, NSW

Love this car

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Purchased my Subaru S in Black at Easter and I'm enjoying the ride. It is a sport model with tight handling slick tyres. Subaru have thought of everything from the leather heated seats to the on board cameras that make it so safe and comfortable to travel both country and city driving. There is a great deal of leg room for the driver and passengers. The technology is first class and beats most other vehicles in this price range. The car is used daily and it has had its first service. My mechanic told me about Subaru and made the recommendation to me for which I am most grateful.



Purchased in April 2021 for $34,040.00.

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TransmissionAutomatic
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Year2019
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Sam

Sam

  • 5 reviews

Such a nice car to drive, handling is great, seats are comfortable, very spacious for a small car

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We have owned the car for around 1.5yrs and have loved it. Roof racks are very handy however we can even fit our stand up paddle boards inside the car.

Very spacious for a small car. Great handling, through the steering wheel you can tell the quality put into manufacturing this car.



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BodyWagon
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedJan 2017
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Seb

SebSydney

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Solid, if underwhelming.

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This car has been typically reliable, and has strong safety credentials for its time. The interior is a little 'plasticy' but still functional and durable. However, performance-wise it can feel quite lethargic. A 92kw engine coupled to a 4-speed auto and the added weight of AWD will do that. So, you should get a manual version if possible.

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BodySedan
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2014
Annalise

AnnaliseBrisbane

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Great car.

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Very cheap on fuel, a full tank lasts me an entire week and I drive quite a lot. Good looking car, very sporty & easy to drive. Pretty decent size boot for a small car. And has perfectly fitted my grand daughters two car seats inside while we travelled to the zoo.

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BodySedan
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2012

Can’t fault it

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Bought 2007 model brand new and was written off 2018. Very sad because replacing it is not easy. Only issue I had was the alternator went at about 7yes old and I probably had about 3-4 batteries in that time. Transmission was a little gutless but you could take a roundabout without thinking, wheel in each corner and sticks like glue to the road. No issues engine wise at all serviced every 6-8 months, had timing belt done at 110000km was a Little pricy $1200+ from memory. Great in the city enough grunt on the freeway I’m reluctant to get anything else

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BodyHatch
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2007
Kathy

KathyPerth

  • 9 reviews
  • 5 likes

Good reliable car

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Very good to drive and handle. I have had this car for awhile now and it just keeps on going and going. My grandson who learn't to drive loves it too, it trendy. In fact he would buy one himself when he saves up. The only things wrong are the recall on the air backs.

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BodySedan
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2007

Great first car

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Purchased this little gem late last year and so far so good. Gets around town relatively easy and parking is a breeze. The only thing I can really frown upon is the fuel consumption, Subaru claims around 9.3l/100km which equates to around 540kms per tank, however I’ve never even gotten close to 400kms and I’m considering using premium fuel to see differences however overall the car is a great little ripper and would definitely recommend to anyone

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BodySedan
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017
David

DavidBrisbane

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

Excellent car

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This car is a very good car not only for safety but for reliability. I have just reached the 150,000km mark on my 2006 model and I have only just had to replace the timing belt and my tires. The only issue is that it is not as fuel efficient as it should be due to it being an all wheel drive

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BodySedan
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedOct 2014
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Smith

SmithSydney, NSW

  • 11 reviews
  • 1 like

Love my car.

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My car is very reliable. Never had to spend much in it. Drives well. Interior attractive. And cheap to run.
Have thought of updating but it's only got 99000 on the clock and runs so well so I'm putting off updating meantime. It still looks great and I've added some chrome wheels and a spoiler. To make it really sporty looking.

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BodySedan
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2009
Mitch

Mitch

  • 6 reviews
  • 4 likes

Fun Car

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2002 Subaru wrx STI, great car, performs like a monster on the track and the road. Easy to repair, very reliable if you don't mod the crap out of it. Very fast stock, lots of possibilitys, can take the car where other cards can't go. Subaru makes some great cars but this is my favourite

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BodySedan
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedSep 2015
Buddy12

Buddy12

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Poor design backed by an appalling dealership network

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BodySedan
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2016
Engine Size2.5
Perspective

PerspectiveSA, 5047

  • 12 reviews

great little car never let us down yet

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Sure its the base model and nothing fancy like its big brother but this car has been super reliable and very easy on the wallet for the last 5.1/2 years that we have had it in our family. I passed it to my wife, who then passed to our eldest and now its onto our youngest.! Great learner/p-plate car, gets around town, easy to park and comfortable enough for long trips. Feels very safe on the road with its AWD. As its the small engine dont expect it to scale huge mountains without some fuss but it will get you from A to any B without any real drama and it is great for around the city. Really happy we bought this as our first car in AUS, would definitely recommend it.

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BodyHatch
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine Size2.0
JayDawg

JayDawgSydney, NSW

  • 5 reviews
  • 4 likes

Reliable but underpowered

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Engine Size2.5
JoeCool

JoeCool

  • 3 reviews

Best Handling

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I purchased my Rs Impreza my05 brand new late 2004. I have driven over 160,000 over a period 10 years problem free. I love the way it drives and handles beautifully. I have no plan to sell it and when I do, I will always purchase another Subaru! Looks great fun to drive ! Highly Recommended!

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BodySedan
TransmissionManual
Engine Size2.5
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Reliable, Trustworthy Car.

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I have previously owned a Wrx of the same era Bug eyed Model But had to Change due to having a child. The RX model might not have the performance however the handling, fuel efficiency and reliability of this car has been absolutely outstanding. Its sporty yet safe with ebd and all wheel drive, i would recommend this car to learner drivers or anyone who wants a car that is literally bullet proof.

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BodySedan
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine Size2.0
Chanita

ChanitaMelbourne

  • 2 reviews
  • 4 likes

These cars are Great!!!

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BodyHatch
Engine Size2.5
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MSoy74
MSoy74

A good review. I am thinking of buying a late 2003 My04 Auto model. With 120000 on the clock and unmodified. please email me Chanita if you can, i'd like to ask you more questions. :)

Excellent

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Engine Size2.5

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sampson3199

sampson3199

  • 11 reviews
  • 8 likes

Excellent

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This white 4 door sedan was the fastest car I ever owned. I only wish I owned it when I was young enough to enjoy it. The suspension is so hard you can feel a 20c coin on the road. It wrecked my back. The immobilizer was always making it stop in the worst places. And the dealer was always trying to get the immobilizer to work.
Handling is superb. Corners like it is on railway tracks. Acceleration++++. Love that turbo. Love the 6 spd box. Looks so ordinary....people can't believe it is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Ride is rough. Driver's window or roof howls at 250km/hr. Fool of a keypad immobilizer. Bit thirsty.

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BodySedan
Engine Size2.5
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