2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Owners of the 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX generally love the car for its thrilling performance and all-wheel-drive capabilities, making it fun to drive in various conditions. Many appreciate its reliability, especially when properly maintained. However, some drivers wish for better fuel economy and improved interior features, noting occasional quirks and maintenance costs associated with the turbo engine and AWD system."
I love it. It's FAST. The turbo on the car spools at a low RPM so you have power pretty quickly. The car's transmission is incredibly weak though. I love to drive the car because of how fun it is.
October 12, 2010Handel's like a dream and just too much fun! Excellent acceleration Very solid, well-behaved, tight ride with little body lean, and not jittery or "rattly" at all. It reminds me of a BMW with sport suspension. Adjusting tire pressure allows you to choose between a more subdued ride and real road- hugging grip (I like 34 PSI). But the car is never soft and simply handles great. All-wheel drive means no wheel spin unless you really want it. Simply a superb car in the rain, even dashing through sitting water on the highway. It's good in snow also. Good ergonomics, easy dashboard.
September 17, 2010Great bang for the buck, although nowadays most cars have 200+hp. This car is all about performance, if you want luxury go buy a Hyundai. Also, a great car to tune. I have upgraded the suspension as handling is most important to me, so I can blow by cars as they have to slow down for the curves.
June 10, 2008What owners say
I love it. It's FAST. The turbo on the car spools at a low RPM so you have power pretty quickly. The car's transmission is incredibly weak though. I love to drive the car because of how fun it is.
October 12, 2010Handel's like a dream and just too much fun! Excellent acceleration Very solid, well-behaved, tight ride with little body lean, and not jittery or "rattly" at all. It reminds me of a BMW with sport suspension. Adjusting tire pressure allows you to choose between a more subdued ride and real road- hugging grip (I like 34 PSI). But the car is never soft and simply handles great. All-wheel drive means no wheel spin unless you really want it. Simply a superb car in the rain, even dashing through sitting water on the highway. It's good in snow also. Good ergonomics, easy dashboard.
September 17, 2010Great bang for the buck, although nowadays most cars have 200+hp. This car is all about performance, if you want luxury go buy a Hyundai. Also, a great car to tune. I have upgraded the suspension as handling is most important to me, so I can blow by cars as they have to slow down for the curves.
June 10, 2008The "bug eye" was Subarus first foray into the world of cutting edge design, and the WRX's first attempt to "grow up". The MY01 brought a stiffer chassis and improved interior features, but due to the polarising design and slightly worse acceleration times, it was poorly received by many fans. The MY02 as seen here received improved gear ratios and a suretrac rear LSD to address these issues, but in reality the issues hardly needed addressing anyway. The MY02 WRX is a seriously quick car, especially point-to-point on a twisty mountain road. All wheel drive traction gives it the edge off the line, out of corners, and everywhere if it's wet, and makes up for any lack lustre handling issues.
December 19, 2007Love it.. power,fun to drive,easily upgrade
March 13, 2008There is absolutly nothing I dislike about this car. It is great on gas, fun to play around in ,fast and overall great car! I searched for years to find the buglight wrx and I would not trade it for anything.
July 11, 2014My only dislike is the lack of a 6 speed manual, factory HID projectors, and heated seats. Otherwise I can't complain about 24.5 mpg with spirted driving. Could handle a little better around corners, but nothing sway bars can't do. Parts cost more for subaru's, but they generally are stupid easy to work on.
December 1, 2010ive had this car for about 4 to 5 months now and so far ive had no problems yet, its fast off the line and pulls through the gears well, turns tightly with minimal oversteer and over all is just a well made vehicle.
October 1, 2010Subaru wrx is the best with AWD and turbo charged engine Acceleration is amazing. I have a bigger brake kit which stops like no other. Handling is awesome with the boxer engine. You get all this while still at 24mpg Its like a go kart to drive!
December 26, 2008Absolutely everything I wanted in a car. I admit, its not the top of the line, but its all i want without paying 3 years salary for a car. The handling and traction are everything. It is a rally car, it goes well on any surface. I've tested it hard on the back mountain roads of main without any complaint. There are better models out now, but this car revolutionized what a sport-compact car could be, sparking a wave of imitators.
August 2, 2008
