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2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
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Base Price: $38,795
Price as Tested: $39,678
Why We Drove It: The 2008 Subaru Impreza (and the WRX models based upon it) ranked #2 among compact sporty cars in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Initial Quality Study. The 2008 Subaru Impreza is also called a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, based on its performance in offset-, side-, and rear-impact crash testing.
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX and WRX STI, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“Superb performance and handling.”
“I love the horsepower and acceleration of this car.”
“Handling is exceptional, particularly in poor driving conditions.”
“Steering and handling, in all conditions, are incredible!”
“The AWD handling in snow and ice is amazing.”
“This car doesn’t handle bumps/potholes well. Uncomfortable.”
“When it’s cold, it’s really annoying how hard it is to get it into (first) gear.”
“Exterior look – sleek and sporty. Love it and get a lot of turning heads.”
“The new armrest extension is terrible. It provides no added storage.”
“Not enough [storage] compartments.”
“Interior styling is excellent. The red gauges are awesome.”
“The seats are very comfortable and stylish.”
“Factory radio is [a] disappointment. Bad display [and] controls.”
“Audio systems [leaves] a lot to be desired.”
“Cheap interior materials.”
“Faux metal door trim is very cheap [and] won’t hold up at all.”
“Windshield wipers suck, especially at high speeds.”
“Too noisy. Outside noise gets through.”
“Driving it is amazing!”
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Impreza WRX:
1. Passing power at highway speeds
2. Handling/stability in adverse conditions
3. Handling/stability on curves/winding roads
Top 3 Owner-reported Problems with the Impreza WRX:
1. Instrument panel squeak/rattle
2. Manual transmission difficult to get into gear
3. Vehicle pulls noticeably
“Superb performance and handling.”
“I love the horsepower and acceleration of this car.”
“Handling is exceptional, particularly in poor driving conditions.”
“Steering and handling, in all conditions, are incredible!”
“The AWD handling in snow and ice is amazing.”
“This car doesn’t handle bumps/potholes well. Uncomfortable.”
“When it’s cold, it’s really annoying how hard it is to get it into (first) gear.”
“Exterior look – sleek and sporty. Love it and get a lot of turning heads.”
“The new armrest extension is terrible. It provides no added storage.”
“Not enough [storage] compartments.”
“Interior styling is excellent. The red gauges are awesome.”
“The seats are very comfortable and stylish.”
“Factory radio is [a] disappointment. Bad display [and] controls.”
“Audio systems [leaves] a lot to be desired.”
“Cheap interior materials.”
“Faux metal door trim is very cheap [and] won’t hold up at all.”
“Windshield wipers suck, especially at high speeds.”
“Too noisy. Outside noise gets through.”
“Driving it is amazing!”
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Impreza WRX:
1. Passing power at highway speeds
2. Handling/stability in adverse conditions
3. Handling/stability on curves/winding roads
Top 3 Owner-reported Problems with the Impreza WRX:
1. Instrument panel squeak/rattle
2. Manual transmission difficult to get into gear
3. Vehicle pulls noticeably
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