2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Car just looks absolutely mean. Once the turbo spooled up it pulled so hard. With the center diff. control you can make the power go mostly to the wheel and you will not be able to keep the car in a straight line for long. Lauches hard and handles amazing.

Driving Day: The Subaru was a stripped out rally version and therefore very hard for me, as a petite female, to drive with much force needed on the pedals! Classic Subaru blue with all the added performance you could wish for from the STI tuning. Def would be great to try on a proper rally course.

I drove the rally version,so very very basic and stripped down to its bare minimum to make it lighter.It also had carbon brake pads which take time to heat up and work correctly.

Silly fast car - great bang for the buck, especially in 2004 there was nothing that came close. Still capable of beating most cars 2x the price if that's important to you. Very nice interior, great handling.

Well where do I start, if you know anything about cars you will know about Subaru Imprezas. This one however isn't your normal everyday Impreza, this is the range topping STi version. This car will out accelerate, out handle and totally out perform pretty much anything you can throw at it. With 265bhp on tap and a 0-60mph figure of under 5 seconds even super cars will struggle to keep up. What makes this car even more impressive is that whilst you are doing all this there's enough room in the back to bring along the whole family although I wouldn't recommend it for their sakes!!! I can't explain how good this car is to drive and how well it performs in all weather conditions, all I will say is this, EVERYONE should own one!!!

I saved my money for 7 years while I was in the Army, mostly stationed overseas, with the intent of paying for grad school. Then I ended up getting a scholarship. So, I bought this car. It was worth every penny. Other cars I was considering were the RX-8, Mustang, Evo, and G35. I picked a 4-door because I figured I might get married someday (and as you can see, I did) and have kids, so I figured I could keep a 4-door for many years. I also liked the AWD. I wanted something a little sportier than the G35, so it came down to STi vs. Evo. In the end, a review in a magazine noted that the STi was just a little bit more well-mannered on the street, so I got it. I have not been disappointed. The car is a rocket. I will confess to having gotten it over 100mph at timed, but the scary thing is that I've usually done it unintentionally - like trying to get around someone so I floor the accelerator and I'm breaking 100 before I even notice. With 4 doors, it's just practical enough to keep... I admit there's a child seat in it now, which may seem a bit uncool but hey, just because I'm a dad doesn't mean I can't have any fun! A few things that bother me: 1) I would have preferred more conservative styling - the wing is an absolute cop magnet. I am not a reckless driver and I almost never really speed, but I don't like cops just following me around waiting for me to do something, which has happened. 2) A few initial quality issues. The power steering was making some hissing noises, and the rack and pump had to be replaced. Also, I had to get the alignment done twice in the first three months, which may have been connected to the other problem. 3) The transmission is good but not great - shifting isn't quite as smooth as I'd like. Also, the clutch is grabby and the brakes throw off a LOT of dust. Both of these are inevitable - the fact that both are high-performance components leads directly to those effects. i consider it an acceptable tradeoff, but it's something you should consider. Finally, the sound system was an option, so I tried to save money by skipping it and getting a cheaper radio installed at Best Buy. BIG MISTAKE. If you want a radio in it, stick with the dealer-installed option - they're less likely to botch the job. The car came with performance (summer) tires. So it was marginal in the wet and undrivable in snow/ice (I only attempted to do so once, going around the block as a test). I've replaced the original tires with Bridgestone RE960s, and with those and the AWD it is now quite good in all weather conditions, though obviously with a tradeoff on dry pavement. I believe the initial quality issues have been resolved - I did get this during its first model year. So my bottom line is that if Subaru could just add a better transmission - maybe like the dual-clutch system in the Audis - this car would be darn near perfect. And for well under $40K!

I loved this car most of all... very powerful handles very well even in the snow. I don't think I could say enough good things about it. I'm still in withdrawal

I've never owned a car more than 2 or 3 years before this one. This car has just been so good all around it's been a keeper. It has amazing handling regardless of weather. Excellent performance while still able to transport a family.

Performance-turbo back exhaust, cobb stage 2 tuning, cobb ram intake. 285hp, 285lbs-ft. Build Quality- good for the mileage Appearance-Rally Armour mud flaps, Hella Super tones, badgeless grill. Cost of Ownership- Use 93 octane fuel, 22mpg, parts relatively cheap Fun Factor- Extremely fun to drive

Great vehicle. All around very safe and can easily be a daily driver if you have moderate income. Performs VERY well and can be easily modded for night and day differences. Nothing else beats this car for it's cost. When it comes to Subaru the WRX line is one of the greatest AWD imports out there.

great performance for the price probaly the best all season car ever built cool flashy styling that always knows how to turn head Good gas milage for a performance car, mostly due to a four cylinder engine This is the funest car to drive because you can drive it hard in any condition

I wanted a car that was: Quick,fun and a little rare. The Sti fits the bill quite nicely. Mine is silver and mods are: TBE exhaust retune ecu, cai sports clutch increased boost (20psi) about 200kw atw. Love the awd.

Fast, fun, reliable. You CAN have all three. My Subie is built, gutted, and purpose built for racing, spirited driving, and track days. I wouldn't ever go back and buy a half ass built car like its main competitor. E85 FTW :P

Love the power the subie offers right outta the box. The ability to mod is awesome as well. I love the way it looks and can't drive it enough!! It makes driving much more fun than it was with any other car.

its comfortable .. easy to drive and also great in snow .. awd and 6 spd transmission .. with impressive exhaust note =] .. it ran me around 16 grand .. and also very fun to to drive .. and even more fun in the snow when passing out trucks going uphill on a slippery road =]

Performance is top notch, can keep up with anything on the road. Interior is a bit sparse, but it's a rally car! Costs quite a bit to maintain, only because I take it to the dealership for maintenance. Definitely the most fun car to drive under $60k!

Takes off like a bullet, feels like the car is trying to run away from its driver sometimes. Full-time AWD means I can roll anytime I want. Day, night, rain, sleet, snow, ice, and dead animals. Car is extremely responsive to modification. Turbo is perfect for the engine, spools up quick and keeps pulling towards redline.

excellent performance in all aspects: acceleration, high-speed handling, braking. although its a turbo car, i still get 26mpg with 800cc injectors. gret interior and exterior syling. very fun to drive and never gives and problems to whats to be given.

unbelievable acceleration, have timed it at 4.7 sec to 100 km/hr, brilliant handling, grip like you would not believe,extremely reliable,nothing has ever gone wrong, just oil change and other regular service, despite regularly thrashing the car, beats other cars worth 3 times as much

all i have to say is that when you can take a car around a bend at 140 mph and hit a top speed of 160 pretty fast, its worth it. 0-60, 4 seconds. 1/4 mile, 13.4 seconds.

once driven never forgotten. You can think of all the old cliches and apply them to this car and they work. If you havn't driven one you can't critizise. Its many cars in one, practical [space] a bit economical, very reliable, pretty good build quality and above all its brilliant to drive.

Its a fantastic ride, very high performance, easily tuned and modifed, having best and cheap repair parts among similar rides. Appearance is great, can also be customised in a very easy way, although there is no need to. this car is fun to drive, you should try it on sand or on snow, the handling is so much fun.

Great preformance. Go play in traffic is a good term when you have access to one of these. It has quick acceleration, sharp handling, and quick brakes. Very fun to drive.

I'm completely sold on Subaru as a manufacturer. I've owned a Forester before I got this STi. It was a joy to drive and ran superbly. Subarus can take the most extreme punishment & still perform perfeclty. I recommend Subaru to everyone!

6 speed gearbox, pulling in every gear. AWD control, especially felt in the wet ... no need to slow down :-)

This car is just BADASS. Love the look of the car and it is seriously fast..its not a ferrari but burning muscle cars and taking hairpins at 60mph is great.. Its a small car with the heart of a beast

I bought an 04 STi as soon as it came out, it is by far the most sports car for the money you can get without spending twice the price. This is a car that's equally as happy on a glistening frozen lake as it is on the tarmac at Laguna Seca. I've taken mine to many tracks days and still use it as a daily driver.

its a good all round car. it looks nice and has a sweet purr and rumble to the engine. if you are looking for a fun car to own and to work on this would be a good choice for you

Overall the 2004 STi is a power house full of innovative engineering for all sorts of drivers. From the little things like the stock water sprayer for the top mount intercooler to the center differential, which lets you tune you car for any road condition, this baby has it all! I very much enjoy driving this car, especially for the price I paid. The only down side to owning one is the insurance is pretty high but expect that with any race car. Subaru FTW!

Performance - Superb, swift, precise Build Quality - Has a few niggles but nothing major Appearance - Exterior is sleek and noticeable, interior is comfortable but shows its roots as a racing car. Cost of Ownership - Not recommended for someone who does alot of mileage a day. Fun Factor - Extremely fun to drive, puts a smile on yor face when you step on the loud pedal

The all wheel drive really makes the car. Especially with over 300 hp and 300 lbs of torque you really need the extra rubber putting down the power. There are plenty of aftermarket parts for the car. The only problems I had were broken struts, but they were covered by the dealer. It's a blast to drive.

For the money you get a fairly competent that's a joy to drive on the street and the track, on road or off road. As far as performance is concerned you are given a very solid foundation to build from and tailor to your needs. In stock form it isn't blisteringly fast but it is quick. Driving this car to it's max potential is a little unnerving at first, if you enter corners like you would traditionally in a RWD car you will find it has heaps of understeer. This is where you begin to trust in the chassis and start pushing harder and harder into the corners to the limit that once you lift off the throttle the rear begins to step out. At this point you can roll back into the throttle maintaining this pitched out balance. If you're looking for creature comforts, it will not be found here. This car is a no frills single purpose car, you have two cup holders a fairly sparten interior that most find hideous in the factory blue color. From the exterior standpoint it is again a case of love it or hate it. This car screams look at me and that isn't always in a good way, because the cops will definitely look at you. Cost of the car can sky rocket in a hurry. If you are inexperienced at driving a manual I would find a beater car to learn on, with a clutch for parts a lone in the $800 range most would prefer to not replace it on a regualr basis. Another area is the brakes, they are huge and with that comes a huge cust to replace them. You will be looking in the neighborhood of $1000 to replace all four corners. The third area is modifications. In and of it themselves they can be expensive, but if you don't know what you are doing and go about things all willy nilly you will find yourself down the road with an engine that's more useful as a boat anchor than the propulsion for your vehicle. Overall this car is a blast to own and push to its limits. But the caveat to this is if you want to play you better be ready to pay.

Excellent all rounder one of the best cars at the moment but soon to be upgraded on new model brilliant performace great handling appearance of a cheap sports car and brilliant fun with your pants on buy one you wont regret it

Performance wise, one of the best bang for the buck you can get. Coming standard with 300 hp from a turbocharged boxer engine, mated to a 6 speed gearbox, the STI bangs through 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. The exterior is more of an aquired taste for most, but die hard scooby heads would appreciate it. For me its my dream ride, one that was feasable to own, and has all that I ask for in a car.

Awesome Performance car to own. Strong built and stiff chassis with great breaks,gearbox,handling and looks. It was a one of the funnest cars i ever drove and put an instant smile on my face every time i drove it. I would recommend it to anyone who likes fast cars and a real head turner

The performance level of this car is amazing: the way it accelerate, brakes and handle. One downside about the handling is the under-steer (in hard driving). Every time i drive it, i got a big smile on my face. and of course, the adrenalin is pumping... It's an amazing machine, very reliable. pure fun!

Reliable, Quick, Great in all conditions, Confidence Inspiring, Unique look... and the color is trademark.

The grip from the 4x4 system is awesome when allied to the potent 2ltr turbo engine. Great to throw into the corners

This car is an amazing vehicle. I have only just driven it back from buying it but I still already love it. It has so much personality and so much power but it also just eats up the miles on a long drive. I will update this the longer I own this car

it is a good family/sport car with a turbocharged 2.0 l boxer motor the interior is grate with bucket seat so it´s supported it is real good fun to drive and it is special fun to drive in snow