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2009 Subaru Impreza - Consumer Opinions

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Edmunds user
2009 wrx review

...The best bang for the buck on the market. $25K gets you AWD, 265hp, 244lb/ft of torque, great handling, and 5 star safety crash tests, 4 doors and a good...

Edmunds user
2009 STI

...Mine has the six CD changer with MP3 compatibility, which equals about 1020 songs on tap, not bad! Turn the bass all negative, mids and treble all up, plus my...

Edmunds user
2009 WRX STI - Best car I've ever owned!

...Nicely balanced suspension (not too stiff, not too soft). The STI is a very high quality vehicle in and out...

Cars.com user
Ode to my 2009 Impreza Outback Sport

..."I loveM y car'sP recise handling,R ock solid fit & finish,E asy shifting,Z ippy acceleration, andA llover styling."...

CarGurus user
Buy A Subie!!

...I do not dislike anything about my car. I have gotten about 20-25 MPG, it is a very fun car to drive. Everyone should buy a Subaru...

Cars.com user
My New Blue Pocket Rocket

...I was instantly sold...

Edmunds user
Star On ICE!

...The car took control whenever it sensed a "side-way" skid. The 2008 2.5i Impreza 5 door handled perfectly well on the snow & ice coated I-40 interstate...

Edmunds user
Jaw dropping test drive

...Great car. I highly recommend anyone test drive one who has even thought about the car. Well worth your time...

Edmunds user
Disappointed

...nice weather package. battery issues, car would not crank a couple of times, had to charge battery. worry about not starting...

Edmunds user
Easy On The Pedal Easy On The Gas

...Not bad for average speed of maybe 60 to 65 MPH in stop and roll traffic. Not a prius, but not a gas guzzler either. Power is just tap of the pedal...


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Two affordable alternatives to the Impreza are the Volkswagen Rabbit and the Suzuki SX4 Crossover.

The Rabbit doesn't have all-wheel drive, but it's loaded with safety features, a peppy five-cylinder engine, and a well-appointed interior, while the little SX4 Crossover is the lowest-priced vehicle with all-wheel drive, performs well, and has an interior that feels more upmarket than its price.

The Toyota Matrix is a good alternative, with available all-wheel drive, a relatively roomy interior, and a good ride.

But the Matrix doesn't perform as ably as the Impreza, and safety items like side airbags are optional on the Matrix.

The Dodge Caliber offers all-wheel drive as an option on its top R/T model, but the Caliber has a noisy interior and feels cheaper inside; Subaru shoppers might not find its styling very appealing either.

And for those who miss the former Impreza's edgier handling and sharper feel, the Mazda3 and Lancer deliver, but in both counts, engine and road noise can be quite obtrusive.


 
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