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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Good winter car - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By hb - June 23 - 3:46 pmGreat winter car for northern NY. The combination of all wheel drive plus stability control is fantastic for icy / snow covered roads which are the norm here in the winter
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My first Subaru - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By RT - April 11 - 4:36 pmAll the reviews about paint problems are true. I bought this car 9 months ago and cant believe how fragile the paint is. Ive only got 6,000 miles on the car and it looks like theres 4 years of abrasion on the rear qtr panels. Severe chips on the hood and front of the vehicle. Hopefully Subaru officials read these reviews and do something because theyre losing customers. This was my first and believe me last Subaru. Unless you want to pay for a total repaint every 3 years stay away from this car. Other Subaru models have the same problem. Oh and do something about the ridiculously low passenger seat and whats with the holes in the front bumper?? Not all states have front license plates!
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Great buy - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By jnaz - April 3 - 11:40 pmI recently purchased this vehicle, the gas mileage is great and it is a pleasure to drive. The back seat and trunk are both a bit tight but I would recommend this car to anyone.
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New 2008 Impreza - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By jchaplain - April 1 - 9:56 pmAfter researching cars for under $20,000 including the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic I ended up buying the new 2008 Impreza which has a brand new body style this year. I read a few reviews that said this car lacks style but I feel the exact opposite. I got the silver 2.5i sedan premium package with a spoiler and it looks awesome, very stylish. Plus the biggest feature the Corolla and Civic does not have is the all wheel drive which makes the car extremely safe and fun to drive. If youre looking for a great car under $20,000 I highly recommend the 2008 Impreza, and this comes from a guy who never pictured himself in a Subaru!!
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Its a great car. - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By RAS3 - March 29 - 9:03 amIve had my WRX 5 dr for 2 years now; 22k miles @ 24.5 avg mileage. I wrote a review on 11/23/07 and what I wrote then still holds. On top of that, I believe that the Subaru AWD system is superior to my Audis, even w the performance tires on it. Ive been the only one to make it up our hill several times over the past two winters (on ice), passing sport utes of all types splayed across lawns and shoulders. Ive also had no problem following large Mercs at high speed on interstates - slowing only when my senses returned and the realization that a large fine would be very painful to me. Its a great car.
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My second Sti- destruction of a fine car - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By subdriver3 - March 29 - 3:33 amI am dissapointed in my 2008 Sti. It drives like a stretched limo compared to my former STI Sedan. Frankly, I am sorry I bought it. My previous Sedan STi was undoubtely the most fun, sensitive, firey driving experience I ever had. I looked forward to driving it every day and it was a magical experience. It was like a wild horse at my finger tips. This 2008 limo has been destroyed by Subaru in my opinion. Its acceleration, handling, ride almost feel like an ordinary car. It is boring. I wish I had spent less money and bought the WRX from what I hear. On the other hand, it is, for me, a reliable, stable luxury car of a draft horse that can handle the altitude of Colorado.
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What they say is true - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By RAS3 - March 3 - 2:10 pmI took delivery of a plain, no-frills, 5 door, 5 sp 08 WRX this past Monday. It isnt as "solid" (heavy) or quiet or plush as my old car. In fact, I have a strong sense of deja-vu with a 78 Corolla we once owned. It isnt a hard riding racer. It is a simple car that is very comfortable, quicker than most and a whole lot of FUN. The more I drive it, the more I like it. I was shocked by my first tanks mileage, then I realized that if I got off the boost once in a while, I really could get 22.5 mpg in town.
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Nice car but... - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By oak6 - March 2 - 12:41 amJust returned this car off lease at 30k. The deal was too good to pass up: $199/mo. Reliability was excellent: no issues. I went through 3 Syracuse winters on M+S tires with no driving problems. That said, I was happy to be rid of the car. Engine noise is excessive and there is annoying vibration at over 2500rpm. Highway speed in 5th gear is about 2700rpm; get the picture? I test drove other Subes and all had the same issue. The boxers in the engine really go at it at high rpm. This car will accelerate briskly but that means high rpm. Who needs the beating. Great car at 200rpm which means 45mph. Homely. 27-30mpg (70% highway) duration of my ownership
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Awesome Performance Car!! - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By David - March 1 - 5:46 amIt is an exciting ride and handles like a race car. The suspension is Subarus new double wishbone rear suspension. Great improvement over previous years. Great acceleration and top speed. The WRX is such an great value for the money you pay!!!
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Great overall car for the money. - 2008 Subaru Impreza
By ahowell - January 15 - 3:36 pmIve driven a lot of cars, this particular one has me hooked on Subarus. In general it has a lot of torque and it puts you in your seat very well. The overall build and design is not bad, other than no forethought on where to put aftermarket gauges (boost, wide band,..) The paint takes a lot of TLC to keep it looking new, not too much but more than most. The suspension is wonderful for normal day to day driving but taking a turn it could be a little better.
