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2003 Subaru Impreza WRX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
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by Alexander M
Sep 28, 2023
Good car with pretty good handling. Only two complaints I have are that parts are becoming harder and harder to find, and the throttle by white system. Really good car otherwise! Most reliable project car Ive ever hadSep 28, 2023
by Joe C
Jan 06, 2022
For the most part all stock, cleanest looking bugeye ive ever seen and drives like it too! Jan 06, 2022
by George M
Feb 14, 2011
Awd and turbo what more can you ask for. Great little car makes good power while in boost and the awd is great and very responsive. Car is fun to drive and is a good daily driver and can be made into a good autocross car.Feb 14, 2011
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by Alexander M
Sep 28, 2023
Good car with pretty good handling. Only two complaints I have are that parts are becoming harder and harder to find, and the throttle by white system. Really good car otherwise! Most reliable project car Ive ever hadSep 28, 2023
by Joe C
Jan 06, 2022
For the most part all stock, cleanest looking bugeye ive ever seen and drives like it too! Jan 06, 2022
by George M
Feb 14, 2011
Awd and turbo what more can you ask for. Great little car makes good power while in boost and the awd is great and very responsive. Car is fun to drive and is a good daily driver and can be made into a good autocross car.Feb 14, 2011
by Fredrick K
Feb 08, 2011
Excellent Performance compared to other car models of its range
Fairly priced, it is affordable yet serviceable.
Doesn't need frequent service or repairs
The car seats are excellently finished,the rims are to die for if you want extra
performance go for the Turbo version.
Feb 08, 2011
by Anonymous
Jan 10, 2011
Just a fun car to drive. Handles well with the symmetrical all wheel drive, a blast in winter on an empty parling lot. Can be driven by Grandma. This wagon is not known for it's potential. 80000 miles and runs just like new, and I do not pamper it ..Jan 10, 2011
by Andrew K
Jan 03, 2011
This is the most fun car I've ever driven. The performance is out of this world!
Also, being as it's all wheel drive, it can produce more grip than you'll ever know
what to do with. By far my favorite car I've ever owned.Jan 03, 2011
by Chris K
Aug 06, 2010
This car is both fun and practical. Its AWD allows you to drive in any condition
with ease. Has 4 doors and good storage space. Its a true rally car from the
factory. If you want a fast, fun and practical car, the WRX is a lot of bang for
your Buck.
Aug 06, 2010
by CJ A
Feb 19, 2010
I loved everything about that car. the only problems
that i ever had with it was the previous owner must've
hit something with it because the camber in the back
tires were off and there was nothing to do to fix it. plus
the gas mileage was that of a V8 truck. But it was
quick, handled like a dream and was absolutely
gorgeous.Feb 19, 2010
by Keenan H
Dec 07, 2009
Everything is perfect from Subaru. All wheel drive is perfect. The horsepower is great for stock and can always improve. Its worth it no matter the weather conditions. It will take the snow like a dry summer day. You need one. Dec 07, 2009
by Kyle J
Oct 28, 2009
The car is quite fast. I keep breaking crap on it because I abuse the hell out of it. Its is easy to work on though. And its quite fun to drive especially with modified suspension and tires for the win.Oct 28, 2009
by Trent B
Oct 15, 2009
Its an amazing car. great acceleration. 5.8 0-60, handles curves amazing with no roll. Dont like the deer damage i just got on the passenger side though. that kinda sucks. rare car, fun to drive, great subaru community. gets alot of looks and easy to find good resources on modding.Oct 15, 2009
by David T
Oct 11, 2009
Great AWD makes it incredibly safe and stable, great
handling, great acceleration(as long are in the turbo's spooling
range) fun to drive, good interior and build quality, especially
for the price, bulletproof reliability, very reasonable cost of
ownership. Gas mileage could be better.Oct 11, 2009
by Connor S
Aug 31, 2009
Great car. love the Subaru sound from the unequal length headers and the blow off valve. good gas milage. 0-60 in around 5.4 runs the 1/4 in 12.5 at 126 mph. extremely fun to drive. great saloon would take it over any evo.Aug 31, 2009
by Nicole P
Aug 27, 2009
accel - 9/10, brake - 10/10, handling - 10/10.
quality - 5 speed gear box isn't enough 4/10.
appear - leather seats are nice but when your flying around a corner you need grip to stay in your seat 9/10.
cost - more then the average car but it's not average at all - 7/10.
fun - hell yeah 9 and a half / 10.
Aug 27, 2009
by William H
Aug 23, 2009
I love this car all the way from it's incredibly fun 2.0L turbocharged boxer4 to it's race-inspired front seats. The interior and exterior cosmetics could not match the performance and purpose of this car any more perfectly, and the suspension and ground clearance make this car extremely fun for driving off paved roads.Aug 23, 2009
by Logan S
Aug 17, 2009
Acceleration is great between 3000 and 5500 rpms. The handling is spot on in ALL weather conditions. Love this car and almost everything about it. The worst part is the transmission strength. Another tiny complaint is the cup holders are in the worse places. The bugeye suby is the best looking suby in my opinion. I love them. It gets 15/25 mpg with minor bolt-ons and spirited drives. This car is the most fun car I have ever driven and I would like to get another one. Overall, this is an awesome car.Aug 17, 2009
by Jon P
Jul 14, 2009
Fun to drive, Great performance, especially now, Build is pretty solid, Appearance is very different and cost is dently low. I would own another one if i have the chance in the future, maybe an sti so i dont have to build oneJul 14, 2009
by DarWin L
Jun 23, 2009
Performance - acceleration, braking, handling very very good
Build Quality - squeaks
Appearance - both interior and exterior styling cool
Cost of Ownership - gas mileage, maintenance cost more
expensives than other cars
Fun Factor - very fun to drive it and racing of course.Jun 23, 2009
by Ethan C
Jun 17, 2009
Performance-
Since my car is pretty modified, I cant base this on comparing to a stock car, but my car will out accelerate mostly any factory car I come across on the road. It runs mid to low 13's in the quarter mile at over 100mph, which is faster than stock stis, evos, camaros, and most corvettes. It also handles like its on rails, and not many cars short of track cars can keep up in the twistys.
Build Quality-
Build quality is surprisingly good for a japanese compact car, but thats not saying much. It easily beats any domestic manufacturer, and almost can hold a light to german cars.
Appearance-
Even though my car is putting out more than 315hp, you wouldnt be able to tell it out of a crowd of any other station wagon. The only exterior modifications ive added are gunmetal 17 inch wheels, lowered it a tiny bit, and added some stealty stickers made by the company that tuned my car. Very stealty and surprises many muscle cars.
Cost of Ownership-
Since I only run premium 92 oct fuel, and synthetic motor oil, it can be a little spendy. But i havent had to do any major mechanical work, and since its a subaru, its very easy to do my own maitnence. Close to 30mpg doesnt hurt either.
Fun Factor-
No car can compare to the Wrx Wagon for fun. How many other kinds of cars can fit 5 people for a trip to mcdonalds, drive to the track with all your tools and equipment in the back and get 30mpg on the freeway, embarass mostly any car on the road and stay low on the radar with cops? Oh and theres also that subaru rumble and the smile that gets plastered on your face every time you hit full boost...Jun 17, 2009
by Andy H
Feb 20, 2009
great car, drove like a train on tracks, 4wheel drive was great, trim was good the boot was a bit small, and you couldnt stop at traffic lights without someone wanting to race you ( shame they never managed to win :-) )Feb 20, 2009
by TJ K
Jan 25, 2009
Loved the EDM projector headligt swap I did. Completely transformed the look of the car. The sti grill & hood scoop was also another nice mods.
The wrx seats are far better than the seats that came in the STi! Therefore, I loved those seats.
I also miss the throttle cable, my STi has drive by wire throttle.Jan 25, 2009
by Sean W
Sep 20, 2008
This car has amazing handling capabilities, especially after the Eibach pro kit suspension upgrade. The performance is superior to others in its class. I have an AEM cold air intake and Borla 'hush' exhaust which flow excellent. The car is Very fun to drive! Cost is very efficient. 27 MPG!Sep 20, 2008
by Matthew K
Jun 28, 2008
I love my WRX its fast responsive and just a blast to drive. It going on five years and thankfully nothing other than routine maintainance has been needed.Jun 28, 2008
by Stephen M
Jun 25, 2008
I love my little WRX! It is fun to drive and makes my
commute tolerable. Great handling, acceleration, and
OK gas mileage.
Not good? Expensive parts for repairs.Jun 25, 2008
by Amanda T
Jun 23, 2008
These cars are super-fun to drive! They are also very reliable. Handling is amazing. Jun 23, 2008
by Joe W
Jun 16, 2008
Handles very well. Could be faster.Jun 16, 2008
by Christine D
Jun 16, 2008
Great DD but not a racecar of course.Jun 16, 2008
by Adrian S
Jun 09, 2008
track-friendly, rare sighting in the p.i., awesome boxer sound, great top end with new turbo, menacing front look with FMIC, friendly to use as a daily driver, good build qualityJun 09, 2008
by Ben Y
May 28, 2008
Love the sound of a boxer engine with exhaust. There is nothing quite like it. Was really a fun car to drive, espiecially with aftermarket parts!!May 28, 2008
by George C
Apr 27, 2008
This is my bugeye WRX, its got some work done to it, but its still very streetable, and for the money I don't think you can beat it.Apr 27, 2008
by Jamison C
Apr 21, 2008
with $15k in aftermarket parts, the fastest car i have ever driven. handled like a dream. if i bought a new performance car, this would be it...again.Apr 21, 2008
by Wayne T
Mar 19, 2008
My first foray into the Subaru, AWD, turbo arena.
I will never look back. Subaru has a life long customer.Mar 19, 2008
by Stephano Z
Mar 18, 2008
Over all the car is a dream and gets great gas mileage. The only complaint I have is that the back seat, although the car is a 4 door is not as big as you would expect it to be. Other than that it is easy to work on and handles like a dream!Mar 18, 2008
by Jonathan U
Feb 07, 2008
I love this car. It made me enjoy driving again. It's served me well for 5 years and I hope to have it for much longer.Feb 07, 2008
by Fox W
Jan 08, 2008
4 Doors, 235 turbo hp, AWD, and almost 30 mpg. What else do you want from a daily driver.Jan 08, 2008
by Tatyana W
Jan 07, 2008
This is so much fun to drive! Handling is very precise. Quick take off. I love driving the stick shift, it's more fun and challenging then the automatic. Very sharp looking. For a girl that likes attention, definately gets the job done! ;-)Jan 07, 2008
by Greg C
Dec 21, 2007
The car handles great, responds very, and pulls hard through corners. Great for time-attack racesDec 21, 2007
What users have asked
Cruise control will not work
The cruise control won't work on my 2003 subaru wrx. Haven't checked to see if the micro switch is good or not but I still have the rubber stopper in the clutch pedal that makes a good contact with the plunger for the switch. The light in the button to turn on the cruise control comes on when depressed so I don't think it's a fuse. Is there any other things it could be if the micro switch is good ?
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All 4 cylinder misfires
I have a 2003 wrx sedan, manual trans. I read the codes and it came back with 4 cylinder misfires, I changed the spark plugs to see if it would solve the issue. Before I did this the engine was a bit shaky but settled down a bit. I erased the codes bit still came back with the same codes. I test drove it and gave it same gas to see how it handled it and in the high rpm range it struggled and kind of bogged. It gets on boost okay but I noticed after I came back gone some light smoke almost like vapor was coming out of the right passenger side of the engine near the turbo. I suspected it might of been a torn CV boot throwing grease, but the CV boots okay. I'm thinking it might be a bad gasket but I'm not sure. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you.
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Timing belt
Im trying to put the timing belt back on but the cam pulleys actually seem stuck after tring to align them at TDC. Why do they get stuck? Aren't I supposed to have the engine at TDC in order to start?
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2003 Subaru Impreza WRX Pricing
Original MSRP
$24,320 to $24,820Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent