Overview & Reviews
For 2004, all Imprezas sport revised front and rear fascias -- gone are the oddball circular headlamps in favor of a more mainstream wedge-shaped design. In addition, all models get upgraded suspension struts (to improve ride quality and steering response), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, a collapsible pedal system, revised gauges and a new stereo faceplate. The WRX and Outback Sport receive projector beam foglights. Inside, WRX models have new sport seats, a central tachometer and darker gray faux metal accents. The TS wagon, Outback Sport and RS sedan add an in-glass antenna, active front head restraints, central power door lock switch and multireflector halogen headlights. Further, the TS now has four-wheel disc brakes. The RS sedan's keyless entry system now has an audible confirmation feature, and keyless entry is now standard on the TS. Finally, the WRX sedan is now available with a Premium Package that includes a sunroof, trunk spoiler, heated mirrors, heated front seats and a wiper de-icer.
- A stout 227 horsepower in the WRX, all-wheel-drive grip, a variety of sedans and wagons to choose from, fun to drive.
- Often pricey when compared to its competition, tight rear quarters.
User Reviews:
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Excellent - 2004 Subaru Impreza
By gregcase - July 31 - 10:00 amIt has been an excellent vehicle. The car is very good in the dry and snow, and phenomenal in the wet. It feels very solid, and I have had no problems during the 57000 miles I have put on it. It is very fun to drive, gets decent fuel mileage, has plenty of interior space, and is a very parctical car. When you wear out the OE tires, I strongly recommend some high performance tires like Bridgestone Potenza 750s or S-03s. They make a great dry and wet car even better.
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Raw, fun, sometimes exhausting - 2004 Subaru Impreza
By abam - July 31 - 10:00 amI love this car for its speed, grip, and handling, but I find it somewhat trenous to drive in traffic. That has nothing to do with the manual transmission, by the way, which shifts like a dream. My civic/integra hybrid is a manual and is more relaxing, despite its high performance clutch. I think its the heavily caffeinated motor. Now on a wide open road, its a different story. Its reasonably quiet but still louder than a normal WRX.
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Minor Details - 2004 Subaru Impreza
By CanyonCarver - July 20 - 9:00 amIve had my WRX about 5 months. Not a single problem. Great car. Its all in the details. Handling and power are great and MPG isnt bad. MPG could be a bit better BUT, people getting 20mpg (overall) need to learn how to drive for efficiency. I live in the mountains and have consistently gotten between 27.5 and 30.2 MPG highway/city. I could do a little better but its hard to resist that Turbo Temptation. This car would be a 10 if Subaru would address the minor issues - paint and interior.
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2004 subaru impreza wagon wrx - 2004 Subaru Impreza
By wrx dan - July 19 - 10:00 ammost enjoyable car to drive that Ive ever had. Fun factor is very high. I especially like the fact that it is a hot little car and few people know about it. not like the Honda Civic on every block situation.
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WRX - 2004 Subaru Impreza
By Toothless Will - July 11 - 10:00 amAwesome great speed and six-speed transmission
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WARNING: I GOT A LEMON - 2004 Subaru Impreza
By JoshJoshJosh - July 5 - 10:00 amJust a warning. I now have 17000 miles on the car and it has been seven trips to the dealership. The brakes disintegrated, the alternator and battery were defective, the car was recalled for a parking brake problem, another brake problem (brake light).
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wagons, ho! - 2004 Subaru Impreza
By bkaiser1 - July 5 - 10:00 amI traded my 2001 Outback for this because I wanted something more fun to drive (more speed, better handling) and the WRX delivers this in spades! Unfortunately, the drivers seat is so uncomfortable after an hour or so that it makes me dread taking it on long drives. After constant fiddling with the adjustments, I have yet to get comfortable in this car. On the test drive, the seats felt firm-yet- sporty...now they just feel horrible. Also, the turbo lag can be agonizing when its hot outside. It takes a while for the turbo to kick in, but once it does, the car takes off.
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Early Review - 500mi. - 2004 Subaru Impreza
By STI USAF GI - June 8 - 12:46 amIm a race fanatic. Ive driven Acuras RSX Type-S and ridden Suzukis GSXR 1000, taking both through their and my limits. Hence the term speed junky to describe myself would be well used. The STi has been by far the best bang for the buck Ive ever experienced. Just like with motorcycles, Im not going to tell you that one car is the best for you; it boils down to driving preference, comfort, and affordability. For $31k I was considering the MazdaSpeed6, and the MazdaSpeed3. After our last few snowstorms here in CO I settled for an AWD sedan with a good punch. The STi has been by far the best refined AWD sedan I tested within this price range/category (sports-sedan).
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04 WRX wagon - high rpm, low gas mileage - 2004 Subaru Impreza
By cbird - May 12 - 6:13 pmThis car is fun to drive, if you keep the rpm up to maintain turbo boost. The cost is your gas mileage, which has ranged from 16 to 20 mpg for me. My biggest complaint is the lack of low end torque, unless you rev the crap out of the engine. I love the interior! The material covering the form-fitting seats is great. Dashboard layout is attractive. While this car is fast and handles fantastically, with my aftermarket wheels and tires, the lack of low end torque has left me wanting. Ill either have to install some mods or get a different car.
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I love this car!!! - 2004 Subaru Impreza
By Its finally mine! - May 11 - 2:00 amI bought this car because of its performance combined with its versatility. I work closely with several different doctors and have had the opportunity to drive many of their cars ranging from King Ranch F-350s and H2s to Z06 Vettes and BMW Z3s. This STI will easily keep pace with my friends Vette, plus I have a back seat and a trunk and average 25 mpg. This is the first turbo-powered car I have owned, but the power deliver seems very smooth to me. It is very easy to putt around town in, but even easier to fly on the interstate with.
