Overview & Reviews

For 2000, Subaru introduces the new Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan, a cross between an aggressive driver's car and a sedan. More standard equipment comes on the 2.5 Coupe and Sedan while the L model remains unchanged. The Outback Sport receives some exterior design changes. All Impreza models now come with 24-hour roadside assistance.

• Pros: All-wheel drive, scrappy personality, bulletproof reliability record, fun to drive.

• Tight rear seat, no ABS option for L models, a bit pricey.

User Reviews:

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  Great car - 2000 Subaru Impreza
  By Erik Raab - December 20 - 2:00 am

  very good in snow, Fun to drive, Safe, worth every penny!

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  scooby - 2000 Subaru Impreza
  By Stathy - December 2 - 2:00 am

  The car itself is great but after owning it for two years, with everything coming out now, it is sometimes stagnent. Around windy roads it is a dream but for highway use lacks a punch. Also a major factor in the score not being higher than it would of been is the crumby service of the Subaru dealerships.

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  Subaru believer - 2000 Subaru Impreza
  By russ - November 29 - 2:46 am

  This is my 3rd Subaru and I must admit the best of the lot. The 2.5 is quick and economical. I have not had any problems with in the 130000 miles I have on it. I just had to replace the timing belt and water pump and one rear bearing in 10 years. I wish you could put on hydraulics to lift it off the ground more in the winter. Too much snow and I have problems. I trained two kids how to drive a manual in duluth, mn which is full of hills and the clutch held up till last spring. I still get looks from some people when I drive by.

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  No other car compares - 2000 Subaru Impreza
  By Skerlnik - May 26 - 10:00 am

  Imprezas are incredible cars. There is no other car to compete with this one within $10,000. Its handling resembles a 911 with minor modifications (tires).

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  Pre-WRX fun car - 2000 Subaru Impreza
  By kramp - April 19 - 10:00 am

  I purchased the 4 door 2.5RS due to the fact that my commute had increased significantly, and I was replacing a 4WD Nissan Pathfinder and wanted something I could take to Tahoe. The build quality of the car itself is quite good, but the interior needs some work. Gas mileage seems to stay constant around 25MPG, which I would have expected to be better, especially w/ no turbo. The stock tires are just barely sufficient for anyone that drives their car hard, but they do allow for good slides :o Overall, the car has been great since I bought it in 2000, with very little in the way of problems (had a leaky windshield in the first rain, and a little recall)

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  Great Car! - 2000 Subaru Impreza
  By Orthel - December 14 - 2:00 am

  I bought my RS Coupe used with 75,000 miles on it and it runs like its brand new. It handles as good as my friends Porsche 911. Its fast off the line and has torque through all the gears. A joy to drive on the highways and around town. I get compliments left and right. My friends all have to have one now. One ride and theyre hooked.

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  gotta love it - 2000 Subaru Impreza
  By tim, subyrally - February 1 - 10:00 am

  i got this car before i even got a liscence. i love it so much, the only compliant is the cup holders, mine broke off with a full cup of soda from taco bell.i love the seats in this car. i love the fact that it has more torque than horse power, it runs like a scalded beast.stock, its faster than any other stock 4 cyl car, well with a few exceptions. i wouldnt trade iot for anything but maybe another.

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  Good pick for the time - 2000 Subaru Impreza
  By sjh - January 24 - 2:00 am

  There are things I love and hate about my 2000 subaru. It handles GREAT! I can really feel the AWD kick in. But I hate some of the littler things. My muffler has rattled since day one, and the dealer keeps telling me nothing is wrong - though my mechanic says there is a piece of metal in the muffler. My visor keeps falling off. I have to keep a screwdriver under my seat. The air flow switch jams. The car is quite noisey because of the framework and some cheaper interior parts. The frameless windows lets water in. It scratches and scuffs easily. The bunch of little things make me think I wont do it again, though its been reliable and nice handling.

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  maytte says... - 2000 Subaru Impreza
  By Maytte - November 13 - 2:00 am

  Generally its a good car, its safe, comfortable and drives smooth. Its a nice size for me and handles and responds very well.

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  Fun to drive but not very reliable - 2000 Subaru Impreza
  By Eriks - August 18 - 12:06 am

  Ive certainly enjoyed driving this car but the frequency of return visits to repair the same items over and over has ensured that we are very unlikely to buy another Subaru.