Subaru Impreza 2008 Hatchback 2.0 R, 150 hp, 4x4, MT

[AdmiralShark]

I think to buy this model car, can you tell me + and - in this car. I dont want torush with tuning or something els. Just want to know problems, engine, what to expect when i buy? 🙂

 

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome. Own and run an 08 auto version of this car. Had no issues, it has been a reliable motor.

+ its a solid reliable car with a great 4x4 drive train.

 

- it is under powered for the weight of the car

- it is very soft to drive, more for comfort than the harder set up wrx or sti

 

Check rear arches for rust as dirt will sit on top of the lip

[AdmiralShark]

Thanks, and what will be better MT or Automatic, i will buy bcs in my small vilige dont clear roads, and all road is full with holes. I drive 1000-1200km in month 80% highway and 20% city.

[Jay762]

It depends on how you like to drive. The Auto box makes it quite a relaxed drive, it has got a semi auto option where you can select gears manually. 0-60 is about teh same with both cars, manual slightly faster but that is all down to the gear ratios.

I still tend to favour a manual and even though you can get a semi auto 2.0sti from Japan that does not appeal but it comes down to personal preference. Auto is certainly easier in the city

[AdmiralShark]

City 45-49km/h - highway 110-140km/h with Reno Scenic 2000 minivan 😄, but with this subaru i want same km/h. i dont put tuning or something like that. only full service and make me happy in snow, rain- more of the time when have bad weather and deep snow. I calculated my km for a month 1000 - 1100, per a year 12,000- 13,200 km.