Very reliable, solid ride, maybe a bit lacking in the looks department. While the car has served me well over the years, at 150k miles it is starting to require an increasing frequency of maintenance, such as replacing aged gaskets and seals. Subaru maintains two different types of all-wheel drive, depending if you opt for the manual or automatic transmission. My only gripe is gas mileage - which around town is surprisingly low. This 4 door, 5 passenger wagon provides exceptional value! I can always fit everything I need to fit into this car including my dog for every type of trip necessary and have never wished this car was larger.
It's also a perfect size for my needs. Hard braking on wet roads or gravel causes the system to go into convulsions. I have not been disappointed. Follow the mileage schedules religously and you will be rewarded with near flawless reliability. With precise steering, a compliant ride and agile handling, it's fun to drive. It's Just An Awesome Car. Now that I'm retired it has become my secondary driver.
It is a reliable vehicle that has been used hard and has rarely needed repair. Makes cutting traffic much easier. You can expect a lot from the 2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport! The very fact that the dealer even stocked sealant and basically gave it to me indicated that they have a widespread problem. The shifter is located on the console and requires lateral movement to shift from one position to another, except between Neutral, Drive and Drive3. It provides enough power to pack it up and haul over the mountain passes. Small car, gets you in and out of tight spaces. A driver of a 1999 Subaru L wagon with a five-speed manual commented that the 165-horsepower 2002 model equipped with the automatic did not feel any peppier than her 142-horsepower wagon.
Low seating, freeway visibility is terrible, particularly in Texas where the F250 reigns supreme. Another warranty nightmare to have covered. It currently produces about 195hp and 190ft-lb of torque, but it has been higher during past setups. Subaru is already preparing for a voracious consumer appetite for dealer-installed and aftermarket accessories on this car. Performance is very good for this type of car and it handles very well. I like Continental Pro-Contact, but have used Kumhos a few times when funds were low with good results.
Over 100 and they have substantial fade under sustained use. Must upgrade pads and switch out the brake lines with stainless for a stiffer pedal. We don't know about options yet, but there won't be many. Its safe, a good ride and has a beauty engine purr to it. The new interior is not only roomier, but looks it as well, with a two-tone treatment, darker on upper surfaces to reduce reflections and lighter on lower surfaces for visual expansiveness.
This 4 door, 5 passenger wagon provides exceptional value! The steering wheel also has a generous two inches of up-and-down adjustment, almost double that of the previous-generation Impreza. With wagons becoming cool again, a seriously fast, practical sport wagon should be a sure-fire recipe for success. All Imprezas have fully independent suspension and antilock brakes. All Imprezas benefit from improvements in performance, refinement and safety. The Outback Sport adds bigger 16-inch wheels, two-tone paint scheme, massive fog lights, floor mats and cargo area enhancements that include a power point and hidden storage compartment. More expensive than most of its competitors in this size class, it offers more mechanically along with more features than the others. The slide pins for the front calipers stuck, so those got replaced.
Best Car I Have Ever Owned! The standard roof rack will prove useful to people who want to carry bicycles, kayaks, skis or other toys to their respective playgrounds. The Boxer engine layout allows for a lower center of gravity, which contributes to better handling. Manual-transmission cars have the carryover viscous-coupling all-wheel drive system, in which the center differential normally allocates torque equally from front to rear, while slip at the front or rear will redirect torque to the pair of wheels that it getting the most traction. It's suprising how much mud you can plow through and drifting around dirt and snow turns makes a novice look like a pro. It also helped keep the car pointed in more or less the direction being traveled. You can travel at pretty high speeds without attracting a lot of attention. I had the driver's seat foam replaced by an upholstery shop at 180k miles and I made a big difference.
Predictable handling at the limit. And said that in twenty years have never ever seen someone get out and able to help traffic control after something like that. The use of new 12-hole fuel injectors, along with the new manifold, allows for leaner cold starts and improved emissions. It took two blown tires and a lot of yelling on my part to get the dealer to accept responsibility for the problems. Used Bars Stop Leak instead. Subaru recognizes this by equipping it with features usually optional on entry level models. A limited-slip viscous coupling controls the torque between the wheels.
Previous was an 04 Sti and 98 2. Front brake discs and pads might need more frequent replacement since there is only minimal braking effort from the rear drums, however the original rear drums lasted until 250k. My experience with Subaru service has been great. Manufacturer Info Sources: 1-800-782-2783 -. I'd still have it if it wasn't for the super stiff clutch wearing my left knee out. All this service has been performed by me and I can tell you from experience this is one of the easiest cars to work on. Newer models are too big and high It provides just enough clearance and control so I can drive safely on the snow.