Owned since Oct 2007- now Aug 2011 - very few issues, if any major at all. Only 1 recall for fuel tank fixed 1 day with MFG warranty. Practically superb durability for econ car. Only regular oil/gen maintenance needed Mobil 1 synthetic highly recommended
Alert handling and corner abilities vs civic, focus, corolla in economy car segment - AWD allows base Impreza to do 40-50 MPH off on ramps no braking with 100% confidence even after years after purchase Driven through actual rally stages (not race spe
Rally heritage is even evident in base model, no stick, no turbo, but still decent handling. Subaru has performed flawlessly through 4 winters with minus 40 degrees Celcius weather - very popular in Canada for obvious practical reasons.
4EAT Auto tranny is durable but somewhat abrupt. Practically bullet proof trans and power train - even going WOT for economy car. Permanent AWD is a gas guzzler but only requires regular gas.