1997 Subaru Impreza Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1997 Subaru Impreza
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by Anonymous
Jul 29, 2013
I love this car. It's amazingly fun to drive, especially considering it's my first stick! Wouldn't trade this car for anything -- I'll use it til it gives up on me! 90k miles roughly, drives like new. I'd recommend this car to anyone: commuters, occasional drivers, or the type who likes to get up in the mountains/beach for a day of play.Jul 29, 2013
by Anonymous
Sep 23, 2012
I took it to 225,000 miles before it was totaled in 2012. I should have gotten another 2 years (18 years of service life) out of it before the body rust would be beyond repair. The windshield could not be simply replaced due to body rust. Rear quarter panels were showing rust bubbles. I was averaging 24MPG in a fairly mountainous zone. At 212,000 the transmission seals needed to be replaced. The oil leaked out and I was lucky to catch it before I burned out the transmission.Sep 23, 2012
by Gavin D
Mar 21, 2012
subaru turbo flat 4 rumble the best the wrx is far beter than the turb it is all most on par as the sti wrx the worst part no the best part is the vf 22 turbo u have to drive it hard then you have whell spin on damp roads when quick changeMar 21, 2012
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by Anonymous
Jul 29, 2013
I love this car. It's amazingly fun to drive, especially considering it's my first stick! Wouldn't trade this car for anything -- I'll use it til it gives up on me! 90k miles roughly, drives like new. I'd recommend this car to anyone: commuters, occasional drivers, or the type who likes to get up in the mountains/beach for a day of play.Jul 29, 2013
by Anonymous
Sep 23, 2012
I took it to 225,000 miles before it was totaled in 2012. I should have gotten another 2 years (18 years of service life) out of it before the body rust would be beyond repair. The windshield could not be simply replaced due to body rust. Rear quarter panels were showing rust bubbles. I was averaging 24MPG in a fairly mountainous zone. At 212,000 the transmission seals needed to be replaced. The oil leaked out and I was lucky to catch it before I burned out the transmission.Sep 23, 2012
by Gavin D
Mar 21, 2012
subaru turbo flat 4 rumble the best the wrx is far beter than the turb it is all most on par as the sti wrx the worst part no the best part is the vf 22 turbo u have to drive it hard then you have whell spin on damp roads when quick changeMar 21, 2012
by Jordan F
Jan 11, 2012
Great all around car and carrying stuff. I loved its handling in the snow on trips
up to the slopes. Great on gas and a bast to drive! No maintenance problems at
all besides routine and super super reliable! Appearance is not too bad for a
Wagon. Looks more like a hatchback with the tapered back end. Jan 11, 2012
by Anonymous
Jan 27, 2011
I love my Subaru - never had a mechanical problem. No repairs needed, great to drive highway or offroad. It's a little underpowered but gets the job done. I would buy another in a hot second and recommend it to anyone.Jan 27, 2011
by Adam V
Dec 01, 2010
1997 subaru impreza outback sport 2.2 L engine (ej22) awd
1 2 3 co
best winter car. Fun for winter drift
1 2 3 GO
need few more hp's... 130 hp stock :(
good for lite off road dirt road gravel road...
Dec 01, 2010
by Ben C
Sep 12, 2010
fast light good track car and will never ever ever ever sell it because it is just so good full of modifications e.g fully d cated kns air filter induction kit a can anyone would have fun with full stopSep 12, 2010
by Steven H
Sep 05, 2010
tidy love them just make u wana race handling power grait cars
ad have another one avhade 5 of them and the 2 dr sti type r has bean the bast one so far iv had wrx wagen new wrx and old classic are the baes onesSep 05, 2010
by Ryan L
Aug 20, 2010
all my friends know how i feel about my car. its not fast but its a blast to drive. i need brakes and coilovers. fun to take camping cus you can just pass out in the back. and im kinda tall and it stll works which is niceAug 20, 2010
by Ingimagn E
Jun 30, 2010
it's 115 horses acceleration is 7 sec 0-60. braking is 5 sec from 60-0 if u gear down. handling is exellent it has a good grip on tarmack and gravel. it has not needed mutch repairs. only 2 repairs on it sence i got it that was brakes and mass air flow sensor no squeeks or rattles. it's a good looker both inside and out side.
he goes 420 km on a 45 litre tank. 12 ltr 100km. maintanace is good on it like i sayd i work on it my self. this car is fun to drive it goes sideways in snow and i like going sideways :) Jun 30, 2010
by Anas H
Jun 20, 2010
acceleration like a rocket or even faster, braking just as you wish for, handling is amazing specially when you put it on rear weel drive option.
its welll built and appear amazing, and its voted as one of the most beautiful Subarus in JordanJun 20, 2010
by Dan G
May 23, 2010
fun to drive, good on gas 5 speed awd,boxer engine, has great acceleration. rides beautifully for a 13 year old car awsome build quality.good looking inside and out. 30mpg. its great in all weather conditions.and of course its a subaruMay 23, 2010
by Glyn B
May 05, 2010
Performance on this car was very good handled like it was on rails also very nice to drive. Interior was a bit tacky but who cares! The seats were brilliant they held me in place going round bends, the standard brakes are a bit of a let down very thirsty on petrol but also very reliable i had it 3 years and had no problems even though i drove it very hard.May 05, 2010
by Jordan M
May 04, 2010
i like this cae because u can go fast and not get throu about and this car is quite fast altho it isnt a turbo . its a fun car to drive and its like a mission to get in the back of itMay 04, 2010
by Craig M
Apr 13, 2010
Build Quality: rust repair and engine work to come in time. Apr 13, 2010
by Michael D
Mar 12, 2010
reliability is pretty average, handling is pretty good, nd looks decent, the minor mods that i have done to the car have mad it one of the most unique cars in its own class, yet to be seen else where.Mar 12, 2010
by Jay T
Jan 18, 2010
340 bhp engine with sensible modifications, version 6 bumpers, spoilers and interior, painted in feather white, love this car to bits, its my 6th subaru and definatly the best, the best thing is it being a 2 door type r with dccd centre diff control.....Jan 18, 2010
by Zach W
Dec 01, 2009
great gas mileage, love the awd, perfect for a college student. great acceleration, and very fast. very low in cost to keep on the road. the car is a lot of fun to drive. love driving subarus. love this carDec 01, 2009
by Zenonas M
Nov 17, 2009
Awesome price/performance, only big expenses on petrol. Very sensitive driving, very stabile on turns, very good construction of suspension, most comfortable seats i have ever sit in. Overall 9 of 10 just for fuel consumption and green color :))) Fast wagon :) 240hp/290Nm 0-60 in ~6s.Nov 17, 2009
by Lyle P
Oct 06, 2009
this car is built for rally and it loves the gravill roads and conners lol, i do most of my own work on the car but some mates help me out so i know what has gone into this car.Oct 06, 2009
by Darrin M
Jul 29, 2009
Poket rocket. Love the performance, style, comfort, everything. Best car I've ever had, with extra boost did eat most V8's alive. Cornered like it was on rails and to0ok of like a jet plane. Words can't describe! Sooo much fun!Jul 29, 2009
by Lee H
Jul 09, 2009
Best 2.0 ltr Turbo on the planet!! Cracking looking for a standard car and a very rapid one at that! Id recomened an Impreza to any of my friends and family! Total love my car! and the superb power. Love subaru!Jul 09, 2009
by Rip W
Jun 25, 2009
Tool not a trophy, Fun, reliable, sporty, versatile. It's a tank. No matter who own's one, it seems to fit. Many mod options, and almost all subaru parts are inter changable. My next will be a pre 1996 so that i may motor swap without serious comp hassle.Jun 25, 2009
by Tim W
Jun 15, 2009
good handling in all weather conditions, good hight for off road driving. the car is a blast to drive once you get used to it.... which only takes about two days. build quality is that of older Chevys, it is a very sturdy car that can take a beating. the parts can get a little pricey though. the car is very fuel efficient, even with no oxygen sensor you can still get 20 mpg. exterior is very unqiue and attractive.... interior is kinda plain though. the rear hatch rattles around 80mph.Jun 15, 2009
by Bragi S
May 09, 2009
the performance of the Subaru Impreza 2.0 is surprisingly good. it is very light (1160 kg) so you get from 0 - 100 kph (0 - 62 mph) in 8.7 seconds. That is quicker than a standard Porsche Cayenne.
the build quality is the best. only regular maintainence required (brakepads etc.) but it is getting rusty. That is more to do with the icelandic winters and salt an the streats though.
Appearance is allright. Better than previous subarus but its not fab. there is gray plastic and its not desperatly pretty. but i like it.
Cost of ownership is just a bit more than a honda civic actually. it does about 12.0 l/100km (dno mpg) maintenance is just the same as every other car in this range.
Fun Factor: this car has a big fun factor. its 4wd which is great for a car this small. its epic fun in snow (iceland... you know) it handles well and is just an exelent good little car.May 09, 2009
by Tony C
Jan 04, 2009
My impreza is running 305bhp with 305lbft of torque. i love the sound of the flat 4 engine though the 3" exhaust.
My scooby handles well and does between 18 and 28 mpg which isn't bad for a tuned scooby.Jan 04, 2009
by Erik K
Aug 28, 2008
i love barita, she kick buts, lets take it to tha road and
you´ll see, she prefers roads with a lot of curves and
turns!
But if you like offroads she can do it to as well as any
big suv with so much less gas a cool move for my
pocket! jua jua jua.Aug 28, 2008
by Brendan B
Aug 21, 2008
Nice car all round! Unfortunately only has dogy original gold mags which may well have to go sometime in near future. Neat an dcomfortable throughout, and nothing beats the exhaust of a Scooby!
Not awesome on fuel but suitable for running about. Biggest downfall is power... comparing this to a WRX is like comparing the tortoise and the hair!Aug 21, 2008
by DaHye B
Jul 14, 2008
it always breaks! and it needs bigger better everything... i want sti :-D still a good car,faster than most, so if you are an impatient driver, or enjoy a comfortable yet kinda fast drive, this is the oneJul 14, 2008
by Andrew C
Jul 11, 2008
realy nice car sounds nice and goes quick lol it is a very fun car to drive makes a lot of noise and is very loud and its lso all wheel drive witch is so much funJul 11, 2008
by Stuart L
Jun 24, 2008
Basic interior, but then again all you really need Eh?Jun 24, 2008
by Simon G
Jun 20, 2008
everything !!!!!!!!!!!!!!Jun 20, 2008
by Kevin S
Jun 19, 2008
I love my car in every way possible The only downfall I've seen in my 5 years of owning it is the gas mileage. It gets a whopping 24-26 miles to the gallon city, which isn't too bad, but its not a Toyota Prius with 40 miles to the gallon. :-PJun 19, 2008
by Andrew B
Jun 12, 2008
Its a Wrx. Its pretty good. Its goes alrite. It looks good. I wish it was faster. I like pretty much everything about it.Jun 12, 2008
by Andy K
May 23, 2008
This car is what gave the late Colin McRae his Legendary status. Proven in the
WRC as one of the big guns to take on Mitsubishi back in the 90's. The car is really
for someone who is looking into Performance modifications. If you've got the cash
then you'd be able to make this car beat alot of the monsters out there.May 23, 2008
by Anonymous
May 21, 2008
The only car that I have ever owned that I regretted getting rid of. May 21, 2008
by Richard D
Mar 15, 2008
Using the same platform, suspension, and drivetrain layout as the 1995 World Rally champion, it was the closest thing to a street legal rally car you could buy in 1997. With all wheel drive and Subaru reliability there's not much to say other than it was fun to drive. At the time a 2.2 L 137 HP flat four was all that was available. Amazing how much more hp they get out of basically the same engine only a few years later.Mar 15, 2008
by Alex D
Mar 01, 2008
May not be a turbo but it was perfect on the A roads and oh so much fun in Scotland.Mar 01, 2008
by Brett L
Jan 31, 2008
Beautiful car, nice lil body kit, neat interior, reliable engine and has a lovely note to it.. .turns heads :)Jan 31, 2008
by Sophie M
Dec 31, 2007
decent four wheel drive car with diff control so adjustable , subaru sti import version of the p1 wouldnt change it for the world , also had water spray which adds extra boost rates at 320 brake .... fast and loads of fun Dec 31, 2007
by Tina M
Dec 05, 2007
lovely car! this car has been 100% good to me even when i give some tut tut,heard some ppl givin scoobySa bad name but thats cos they prob bought a bag of arse!! look after the scooby it WILL look after you.Dec 05, 2007
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1997 Subaru Impreza Pricing
Original MSRP
$13,795 to $18,490Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Paint: two-tone
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent