Overview & Reviews
The 2008 Subaru Impreza has been completely redesigned. Roomier and more refined on the inside, the restyled Impreza is meant to appeal to a more mainstream audience. Sedan and hatchback body styles are again available, as are the turbocharged WRX and ultra-high-performance WRX STI.
- Missing some higher-end convenience features, behind-the-times transmissions, below-average fuel economy, sleepy styling except for extroverted STI.
User Reviews:
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Nice looks, good performance - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By Cyclone411 - March 27 - 5:23 pmThis car handles better than my last car (1999 Passat). It holds the road well and has good power across the RPM range. I would like more cargo space, but knew I was making a compromise for reasons of cost. Car looks sharp in the Outback trim and is well equipped. I wish the drivers seat had adjustable lumbar support and the ability to angle the headrest back. Could also benefit from a telescoping wheel. Overall happy with my purchase 1000 miles into ownership.
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My STi - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By CK - March 20 - 6:13 amThis is my first Subaru & what Ive noticed is that wrx & sti owners have some special bond when they see another. Everyone always waves or smiles. Pretty cool. Those that know what a STi is, are always wanting to race & well sometimes I have to just let her run & they get to see my tail lights. ; ) Ive taken it snowboarding several times even in white out conditions & my STi has never let me down. Ive taken corners like it was on rails. I dont even sweat it anymore. So... definitely fun to drive & I hope to keep for a very long time because I cant see myself in another car.
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08 Impreza Sedan - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By hntrania - March 15 - 11:33 amI have had this vehicle for 2 weeks now and it is great, lots of highway driving and have had no problems. Cant wait to try out the AWD in the Colorado winters.
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Fun and Comfortable - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By Sam - February 2 - 12:33 amI have just over 1,600 miles on this car and I have grown to love it. The performance levels are so high that you have to get used to them before you can start enjoying the car as a drivers car. It is a wonderful car to drive around town and smooth and quiet on the highway. The suspension is communicative without being harsh. You get the information you need through the wheel and your seat, but it isnt in the sharp way of some performance cars. The gear change can be notchy, but the engine is a torque monster with plenty of power from 2,500 RPM. The sound system is nice, although it could use a subwoofer as standard and not an option. I am getting around 26 MPG mostly country driving.
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08 Outback sport - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By rachel - January 27 - 2:06 pmI have had this car for two weeks. It is quite different than my last car (95 Toyota Camry), so its taken some getting used to. My only complaints are road noise on the highway, and uncomfortable headrests (they push your head forward). I like the way it looks and drives so far, but well see after the upcoming winter. Thats the reason why I bought a Subaru, for all the bad weather driving we do in New England.
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Go Elsewhere - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By Michael - December 19 - 8:53 pmIve had this car now for a little over a year and I can honestly say that it ranks quite high on the list of worst cars Ive ever driven. Horrible visibility, especially at night, you cant see anything because of the position of the pillars and the size of the mirrors. Painfully weak and horrendously thirsty engine, youll be lucky to get 22/23mpg on the highway, driving in cruise control at 65. Quality of materials inside is absolutely appalling, cheap plastics all around! Clutch pedal has no precision making it difficult to drive smoothly. The Navigation system is overpriced for what you get, and no built-in blue tooth. The seats though, make me cringe every time I have to drive.
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Not quite there - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By Mide - December 10 - 12:26 pmOn paper the car has everything a person needs, but in reality it is lacking at a few areas. First off the 4-speed auto is bad. It is in dire need of 1 more gear. You have to put it into 2nd in order to have any sort of acceleration. Next is the paint quality. It really sucks. There are chips everywhere. Lastly is build quality. The steering-wheel control of the audio system barely works and I have to press very hard to get it to function. Because it still "works" the dealership wont fix the problem. Because of this, it will be the last Subaru I ever purchase. If I could do it again I would not purchase this car.
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2008 Subaru 2.5i - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By nospe811 - October 30 - 6:26 pmThis is my second Subaru. I love them both. Great cars. This one is a good value for a base car. Lots of standard equipment compared to Honda and Toyota and with AWD it cant be beat. AWD drags fuel economy down a bit but if you ever need it, even once, that penalty is worth the price. This car is roomy, fairly quiet, and is very comfortable.
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Love the Subaru Outback sport - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By Brando - October 22 - 12:07 pmIf youre going to want a car that you can love and appreciate here you go. Aside from Subarus head gasket problems that they are notorious for its has been nothing but my favorite car in my lifetime. Keep in mind they did over three grand worth of work to mine for the head gaskets thank goodness it was under warranty if the dealership offers a warranty buy it otherwise youll be wishing you did when you head gaskets start leaking not to mention youll need to have your timing belt and water pump done and consider a set of good snow tires they will make all the difference in bad weather
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Love the Subaru Outback sport - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By Brando - October 22 - 12:07 pmIf youre going to want a car that you can love and appreciate here you go. Aside from Subarus head gasket problems that they are notorious for its has been nothing but my favorite car in my lifetime. Keep in mind they did over three grand worth of work to mine for the head gaskets thank goodness it was under warranty if the dealership offers a warranty buy it otherwise youll be wishing you did when you head gaskets start leaking not to mention youll need to have your timing belt and water pump done and consider a set of good snow tires they will make all the difference in bad weather
