Most drivers will be able to reach all controls, including those for adjusting side mirrors, without lifting head or shoulders from the seatback. But you can forget all that. The fun to drive factor has been much better than any of those other vehicles -- I am not stating they are bad, but this car is just simply much more fun! Opting for the factory dash-mounted navigation system increases the complexity of the stereo, as its menus and graphics aren't the cleanest around. It Doesn't Get Batter Than This. If there's one single caution it is check the insurance rates on the car before buying.
I get regular oil changes and other routine maintenance, and keep it in a garage at night. This choice may find favor with owners seeking some luxury with their performance, though we prefer our rally cars as is: a moonroof adds weight at the highest point on the car, to a small extent working against the low center of gravity that aids handling, and the cloth seats grip better for keeping you in place and don't have the surface temperature extremes of leather. Ride comfort is quite good in the Impreza, with a relatively soft, compliant suspension, and the interior is well-hushed from wind and road noise. It starts reliably, has never broken down, or done anything strange. I drive it hard everyday.
The car runs very well and i bring it up to 90-100 miles sometimes with no issues at all. This comprehensive lineup means the Impreza competes against a wide variety of other models. The brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector. Remedy Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. Ride comfort is quite good in the Impreza, with a relatively soft, compliant suspension, and the interior is well-hushed from wind and road noise. This car handles like a dream on tight turns and pulls away from the competition on the straight aways. Just have others have stated as soon as you get behind the wheel you will have a giant grin form ear to ear.
Safety Standard on all Impreza models are antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints to help mitigate crash-induced whiplash. My confidence in this vehicle has been shattered. It stores parts well but it isn't good at much else. On the other hand, Subaru's excellent all-wheel drive systems, included in all Impreza models, do add to these cars' driving dynamics in some situations—allowing them a more surefooted feel out of sharp, slick corners, for instance. I get regular oil changes and other routine maintenance, and keep it in a garage at night.
Indeed, these cars are clearly at home in the dirt, especially when driven by a pro rally driver. If it were up to us, we might have asked for better reliability; our long-termer required a new short block during its stay. Interior is sorta cheap with hard plastic and a boring design and the stock audio system is horrible. It was quieter and better put together — no question, but it was also tough to tell apart from the fleet of modern genericars that pepper our roads. Primary Use: Commuting to work The Ultimate Car — I knew i had to have this car as soon as i saw it. So with that been said upgrade the sound. What is immediately noticeable though is the absence of major roll and dive that was so apparent with the previous car.
Vehicles that were remedied under the previous campaign still need additional areas rust-proofed. With such a wide-ranging lineup, it can actually take a bit of time to figure out what kind of Impreza you want. The hatch, on the other hand, is more cohesive and sporty, and the pick of our editors. As you've gathered by now, there are plenty of flavors of the Subaru Impreza. The trim is a metallic silver plastic. All with the bullet proof reliability of a Toyota. Adult owned subaru by athena h on Mar 20, 2017 Vehicle: 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.
The new gauge cluster looks instantly familiar to us and conveys the same data in the same manner; the central tachometer dominates everything. TruckCabinFilter selectedCabinList, null ; truckCabinFilter. The plastics are hard and hollow; switchgear feels basic more standard '90s econo-car fare than anything ; and some might find the base upholstery disappointing. The price of a low ish curb weight and sports car track prowess is a somewhat noisy cabin. Subaru has determined that this remedy was inadequate due to incomplete repair instructions provided to dealers. The 2011 Subaru Impreza incorporates a number of changes that you'll want to pay attention to.
It is a great every day driver with enough performance to match any 'everyday road' use. There's something here for everyone, ranging from the sensible base Impreza 2. Interior is sorta cheap with hard plastic and a boring design and the stock audio system is horrible. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The integral headrests may require a helmeted driver to have their head further forward, or backrest more reclined, than they are accustomed to. Now that I was able to buy it, it's the best purches I ever made in my life. The cup-holders in the door are positioned at the bottom, so my 4 year old can't reach drinks or toys stashed in there.