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2002 Subaru Impreza User Reviews

2002 Subaru Impreza Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 18 reviews

  • Performance:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Appearance:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Overall:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5

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PROS
"awd" 9 reviews
"ride" 7 reviews
"power" 6 reviews
"handling" 5 reviews
"reliable car" 2 reviews
CONS
"power" 4 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Kyle writes:
2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Review
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Rally car on a budget

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Cant think of any

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It Can Take The Abuse — Bullet proof car on a budget. Great to learn how to drive an AWD car fast. Good car to learn how to drive fast anyway. Handled good but handled way better after bigger sway bars and linkage. It's definitely a momentum car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Vivek writes:
2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS Review
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space, look, reliability, AWD, handling

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acceleration ability

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Needs The Turbo For Straight-line Speed But Too Loveable For Everything Else — lack of window sills creates air noise, the AT tranny and 165lb/ft of torque make it a little sluggish, but the brakes and handling are amazing, the AWD is a blast, with a few mods it looks quite pretty (especially some black 18s), and it's still got plenty of room for friends, cargo, and a solid audio system

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Khaled writes:
2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS Review
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Excellent handling (AWD)

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Not enough torque

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Those That Drives Subaru, Never Change To Something Else. It Is Addictive. — Excellent handling, stylish, irreplaceable sound, comfortable but poor engine performance. High gas mileage but fun to drive compensate everything negative. Poor braking but tough and rigid body. Addictive car, though there is none in that category to really run against it. EVO is nothing compared to Impreza. No excessive electronics, and unpredicteable on roads. Men like adrenaline giving cars. Drive Subaru.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Stephen writes:
2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Review
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Great daily driver and good for auto x if you have right suspension setup

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if you dont like the style then dont get it lol

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Awesome Car In The Snow And The People You Meet Who Own Other Subarus It Is A Family! — Its sure not the fastest car but it is quick for being a 2.5L boxer 4 without a turbo. Braking with the right setup is awesome The car is a BLAST to drive especially in the winter and a fun summer cruiser It takes a big heart to like the appearance of some subarus but its an awesome look cost of ownership isnt bad one bit. except for some parts lol

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Tyler writes:
2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Review
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4 wheel drive and great handleing

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Bug eye headlights lol

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Great Car — My car has pretty good acceleration for it being stock. Handleing is great and it being AWD is the best thing about it because it has awsome handleing. I have to admit it is really dirty though because i live on a farm an it has a dirt driveway so its imposible to keep clean, and there is some chipping paint on the hood from stones and debris coming from other vehicles. i try to keep the interior as clean as i can. I love to drive this car its a great ride.

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Kody writes:
2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS Review
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AWD!

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It can be a bit rattly and I need new suspension.

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A Decent Little Car :) — I am glad I made this purchase! She's a pretty good car...a few little quirks, but nothing major, and everything has seemed to work well so far *knock on wood*! There are some things that I have to repair or upgrade on it, such as the suspension and the dash clock, but otherwise it's been a good ride.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Chris writes:
2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Review
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handles nicely, decent fuel economy

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LEMON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Impreza — I think I can safely say that I bought a lemon. In the first 2 and a half months of me owning it, it has been in the shop for 4 weeks (and counting!) the performance is pretty bland (I know I could have gotten a wrx or STI) the handling is pretty good, but the transmission is garbage, I have been driving a manual for a long time, and I have never had clutch issues until now. This could have been an amazing car, but there are too many issues

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Mark writes:
2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS Review
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very nice kick for a flat four. as much power as most 6s. semetrical AWD

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not stick

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Great Car — Great car and very reliable. Has a lot of power for a 4 and can beat out most 6s. Not a fan of the look of the back end, but i love the look of the front. Hands like better then any car Ive ever driven. Stereo system could of been a little .

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Michael writes:
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AWD

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fuel

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Great — Quick, fun and great in the snow. The AWD is incredible. Looks cool with the little wing. Little upkeep cost. Handling is awesome with the AWD. Braking is not very impressive. Definitely a good buy. I recommend this to anyone that needs a cool car that tears up the snow.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Leonard writes:
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The Color

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You break you buy!!

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Gotta Love It — Its all good homie!!! The handling, turning and all wheel drive make it an enjoyable vehicle to drive. The winter is the most convenient time to drive in any amount of snow. Never forget to change your oil every 5 thousand miles!!!!!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $6,030 Average Instant Market Value $8,795 Average Instant Market Value $6,226 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 25 25
Horsepower 165 165
Crash Test Rating 4 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 27.9 12.4
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.9 43.3

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Subaru Impreza Reviews

My 2012 Wrx Hatchback By Ben

This car is amazing, the acceleration is amazing, the braking is amazing, the handling is very precise. The build quality is pretty good, I had a minor transmission issue, but they fixed it under w... Read More

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2011 Subaru Impreza Reviews

Ilove The Car It Is Probably The Best Handeling Car I Ever Owned By geomanski

Not the best riding car but then it was never ment to be.It has power almost on demand I wanted to get the STI but when I drove the WRX it was a very close second and if I wanted more power the p... Read More

I Bought This Car Used And It Was The Right Car At The Right Price And So Far Extremely Enjoyable. By Micah

Drove this car to Va. this past Tuesday,got 32mpg and I was rollin' most of the time on I95 I was doin' 80 and had to look around to make suer there were no troopers.Great ride smooth with plenty of p... Read More

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2010 Subaru Impreza Reviews

Everyone Should Own One. By Scott

handling is awesome, power is good for a car of its size. could use the brembo brakes from an STI, so far the cost to own this car has been low. the car is a blast to drive. interior has alot of plast... Read More

Fun To Drive Handle Great, Not Much Power, Economically Reasonable. By SkinShaman

Basic 2.5i premium hatchback, 170hp nothing crazy. Pretty fun to drive, hugs the road nicely. Interior is leather with the outdoor package, heavy duty floor mats. What the outdoor package is, an... Read More

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2009 Subaru Impreza Reviews

Wrausarex (please Keep Your Hands In The Vehicle At All Times). By Interceptor

One of best decisions I've made was trading in my 2004 WRX for an 09 WRX! Although I think my 04 looked Beefy like the Incredible Hulk... this WRX has the little niceties (MP3, Bluetooth - phone, Sat... Read More

Great Car By Albin

I love this car! In first gear around 3500 rpm when the turbo hits you get thrown back into your seat. Tht is an amazing feeling. It corners like nothing else i have driven before. I havent had enough... Read More

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2008 Subaru Impreza Reviews

Fun, Dependable Commuter For Wintry Climates. By schlep1rock

Great commuter car. Buy a entry level sedan or hatchback and put in a new stereo and speakers if you like music. The value of this car cannot be matched. Sales and service staff at my local dealership... Read More

All Around Perfect For Weather And Cargo. By Prieta

I liked how comfortable I was taking this car off road to either go fishing or up in the mountains to go skiing. I loved the fact that I never once had any mechanical problems with it for the 25K mil... Read More

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