Overview & Reviews

RS models get carbon-fiber patterned interior trim, a CD player and embroidered floor mats.

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

• Tight rear seat, limited cargo space in wagon with backseat raised, could use more power, no ABS option for L models, a bit pricey.

User Reviews:

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  Good deal, Great car. - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By Slack - December 27 - 10:00 am

  I bought my Impreza L sedan with 43k miles and it was in great shape. This is my first Subaru and it wont be my last. Although most consider it to be bottom-of-the-line as far as Imprezas go, it is still a fun and reliable car to drive. I have close to 52k miles on it already and have had no problems whatsoever. The ride is smooth and the engine is peppy. The interior is plain, but tasteful. Seats are comfortable(front and rear). Plenty of trunkspace and decent leg room for passengers in the rear.

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  FUN TO DRIVE - RELIABLE - UGLY DUCKLING - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By SLICO - October 28 - 2:00 am

  LITTLE SPITFIRE, FULL OF ENERGY.

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  Good Car - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By MooMoo - October 2 - 10:00 am

  This is the best car I have ever seen!

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  2.5 RS - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By Amy - February 23 - 8:16 am

  Ive owned this car since the fall of 2000. I preferred the "Old School" style and wasnt really interested in waiting for the new WRX to come out. I was a previous owner of an Outback Sport (98) and loved that. The RS with the leather interior that I upgraded to made me love the Impreza even more. I use it as my daily driver, drop my toddler off to preschool (the 4 doors are a bonus for this over the coupe). The trunk is large enough to fit a full size hockey bag-but one drawback of the 01 is that the seats dont fold down. Never had an issue with anything mechanical. Now with 97,-000 miles on it, its still going strong. Excellent in the snow. I would highly recommend this car.

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  Impressive - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By Huan-Wen Chiu - January 19 - 10:00 am

  Sure footed in any kind of weather and over any road surface. With performance and versatility to spare in a sleeper wagon body.

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  a fun car for any age - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By georgette - September 2 - 2:40 pm

  love to drive my car, it is sharp and fun to drive. i was in a parking lot at one of our local grocery stores and when i came out, saw a note on my windshield, and it said, if ever interested in selling my car give him a call and he will be far in pricing it. cannot find one that looks like it and still turns heads when i go by, not bad for a 58 year old. only issue is that i was told may need a pricey head gasket in the future.

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  NoMoreSubi - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By nomoresubi - July 25 - 1:19 am

  I wish I could write a great review of the Three Subi’s I’ve owned however, per my experience I’m not able to. Subaru has major major major design, engineering, assembly, and supplier parts quality issues. Here is my experience. 1999 Outback about 40,000 miles head gaskets blow. Several thousand for a new engine (yea sometimes the heads and block will warp when the head gaskets blow) car totaled. 2001 about 500 miles head gaskets blow. Another engine about 40,000 miles spun bearing. Run only Mobil 1 every 3-5,000 miles oil change. Car totaled. 1997 outback 20 miles yep 20 miles head gaskets blow. All Three were the EJ25 4 cyl engine.

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  AWD 4-dr Sport Wagon - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By Kiyoshi Kim - June 28 - 10:00 am

  My first time purchasing Subaru and used vehicle. The decision was based on Clark Howard recommendation, who favors used car over new. Was originally thinking about WRX. Nice-looking exterior and sturdy machine to operate during rainy weather though it has not been tested in inclement condition due to persistently sunny days in Oregon!?

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  Caution! - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By Oshkosh - August 28 - 7:43 am

  Great car all around, sporty, decent power, drives strong. Beware of the leaking head gasket, VERY expensive to repair (3-4k), knock sensor tends to go out at least once, otherwise drives superb in snow and rain with great suspension and AWD, Limited Slip is a plus.

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  A great car - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By Donovan - July 27 - 2:00 am

  Great car, fun to drive... VERY reliable.