2006 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5 turbo

Summary:

It's an OK car

Faults:

Nothing wrong.

General Comments:

I have a black WRX wagon. Looks great and turns heads.

Car handles very well. Very quick once rpm's hit 3500. A bit of a dog until that point.

Awd is great in the snow or rain.

Downsides:

1. As someone else mentioned, the paint is poor. I jangled my keys against the door handle and now have scratched paint.

2. Fuel mileage is poor. Also, must use 91 octane...

3. Stereo/speakers are poor.

4. The car is cramped. I am 5'10" 180 lbs and I feel like a big guy in a little suit.

5. Even though I have the wagon, storage in the back is cramped. Also, the carboard floor above the spare tire is easily bent if you place anything heavy over it (golf clubs).

All in all, I would not purchase this car again. I need something bigger. Also, I prefer a car with more "low end" grunt.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 11th November, 2007

5th Mar 2008, 15:09

Did you go look at it before buying it or just have it shipped to you without a test drive? performance and lack of space are easy to see when you look at a car and test drive it. If you weren't comfortable in it why did you buy it? If it was too small space wise and storage wise, why did you buy it? If it was a "dog" below 3,500 rpm's, why did you buy it? Should think about these things before spending $25K or so on a car... BTW, mine spools up at around 2,200 rpm's. Maybe you should have yours checked out.

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2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 2.5liter N/A H4

Summary:

Looking forward to another Subaru purchase

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This car is an excellent winter weather handler. Performance on dry pavement is also very good. Confidence on snowy roads is excellent. The interior is roomy and fits tall passengers very well. Audio system is lacking and was replaced with an after-market unit. Seats are well bolstered and steering is responsive. Terrific braking on all surfaces and conditions.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th April, 2007

20th Feb 2009, 22:28

Update: 27,000 miles and zero problems. We now have two Subarus in the driveway.

3rd Dec 2009, 23:56

At lease end at 32k, still no issues with the car. Wife's 07 is at 36k and the only thing replaced has been the tires. Extremely happy with both vehicles.

2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan 2.5 Liter Flat Four

Summary:

A very well-built little car for the money

Faults:

The car came out of the dealership new with a malfunctioning "check engine" light that was repaired at the dealership for free by tightening a connector under the dash. There have been no other problems with the new Impreza, which runs great.

General Comments:

My new Impreza 2.5's handling, acceleration, comfort, and drivability are great; better than I expected for this mundane sedan rather than the WRX or WRX STI's. The interior is comfortable, and the front seats are very comfortable on long drives. I do wish the car would be a little better on gas, but that is a minor trade-off for more power from the engine than my last car (my 2000 Sunfire) and the Subaru's AWD.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st April, 2006

2nd Apr 2006, 17:57

Ooops...I made a slight mistake on my own review.

My new Subaru is a 2006 model, not a 2005.

However, I read the factory tag inside the doorjamb and it read that my car came out of the factory in Japan in 11/05. Must have been a mental slip on my part to think I had an '05 rather than an '06.