Comments on: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX review

By: Nik

Nik — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:14:06 +0000

I have to say, as a super huge Scooby fan, and coming from a family of all Scooby driver’s that this Impreza is underwhelming. It’s look has grown on me somewhat, but I too am waiting to see the facelifted version before I upgrade. If it looks as pig-dog ugly faced and agressive as the MY04 STi then I’ll put down the cash. Wonder if Borz is feeling the same way? On another note, Mazda’s non-rotors will never compete with Boxer’s, simple logic mates.

By: HAL

HAL — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:12:21 +0000

I look forward to seeing a review by C/A on the facelifted version

By: HAL

HAL — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:11:21 +0000

I see now that the revised version of this, as well as the sedan, will be available in early December. Power up to 195kW, torque up to 343Nm, sunroof and leather now available as options, better stabilisers. Seems like it’s getting better, as the facelifted versions of a new model normally are. The only thing the Mazda MPS really had over this was the raw power (185kW), but now that the Impreza has sorted that out, and with the very attractive benefit of being AWD, this must be a winner for sure.

By: wyvernone

wyvernone — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:38:16 +0000

Why do people fuss about torque steer? To me it ‘s just as fun as when you have to hold onto the wheels when you plant your foot in a RWD car when it’s at an angle. You hold on to the wheels for fun – like holding onto the reins of a horse.. or the horns of a bull…

In the old days powerful RWD muscle cars first came out – did people complain when they planted the throttle and found the car going sideways with oversteer?

Did anyone complain of that?

Torque steer in a controlled manner is fun and gives the car character… who wants to drive a powerful car with lame sissy granny character smoothness? Not me!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:37:56 +0000

As more a generally shy substance over style man (but who also loves to drive) myself this car seems very good. Not only do I prefer the slightly more discreteness over a STi version but it also makes for a slightly more diverse car that will not scrape or get needless damage underneath for when I decide to bush bash a bit, and with all that flexibility and 4WD why would you not want to go where these beasts were born? Of course you get the practicality of the hatch too (or sedan now) and modern-day smoothness that would be present in many new cars, really a great drivers car I would imagine but at the same time a pretty darn decent long-distance cruiser.

By: riceboy

riceboy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:28:16 +0000

anyone know about the changes to MY09 rex?

By: riceboy

riceboy — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:31:03 +0000

I’m looking at spending 40K-45K in the next month, comparing the WRX to other cars like Golf GTI, Mini CooperS. Anyone got any news on when the Mitsu Ralliart Lancer is coming out? the MY08 WRX are on 39,900 driveaway deals at the moment… seems pretty good deal… but I’m really hanging out for the dual clutch ralliart, esp if it’s gonna be priced similar…

By: Xenon

Xenon — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:03:54 +0000

Do you think xenon-headlights are the next step to increase safety?

By: Swade

Swade — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:53:15 +0000

Interesting read. I’m just writing up my thoughts for Trollhattan Saab on the 08rex I’ve had for the last two months. I drove a 2001 model for comparison and found it to be a lot more fun, though this one is more refined. It seems the Rex has grown up. Pity.

And how does James Morrison take to being called “self obsessed”

By: ABS

ABS — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:11:51 +0000

I’m looking at trading my Rx-8 in to a Rex in a couple of months. I just hope they have their engine problems sorted out by then.. If none of you have hurd have a look at the Website I have entered.. I really hope they have it sorted. Cause I was planing to get one at the end of june. Oh as as for the couple fighting about the WRX and MPS3 Both are good cars that have good and bad pointers. The MPS3 is noisy (Wouldn’t be as bad if the noise sounded good not Tinny like it is) The WRX is just a little too quiet. Be good if you could hear at least a little of that Boxer sound. As for the new styling I like it. I’m 27yo not some 16yo riding a mongoose saying its lost its street cred.. It was a smart choise by Subie to restyle it to suit a wider customer base. That probaby contributed to the drop in price cause of the estermated sales incress. which makes me very happy. I’ve got a mazda crazy mate who eats/sleeps mazda. I don’t know how people get hooked on one type of car and thats it (I’d get a Honda Vtec over a MPS) Ok the interior of the MPS is nicer than the WRX big deal the Rex is more enjoyable to drive. If I just wanted a car cause of just the styling I would keep my Rx-8. They look awesome. Just wish the had double the torque and used less fuel than a 1957 Charger.