Comments on: 2008 Subaru Impreza Official Release

By: katie

katie — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:52:18 +0000

The 2008 Subaru Impreza hatch is sex on legs! They are finally catering to the classy people in society, not just the guys that need a car which is an extension of something else. Those who don’t like it I recommend you look to medical assistance not a new car.

The hatch is neat, swifty, sporty, and very similar in shape to a BMW 120i.

Well done Subaru, you have certainly delivered a quality car!

By: 07 Subaru Fan ... no longer

07 Subaru Fan ... no longer — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:14:12 +0000

6 months ago I became the proud beaming owner of a 07 model prezzy (could never have been happier) but unfortunately a week ago my car was written off … I now have to ‘upgrade’ to an ugly space ship looking 08 Subaru model(due to no availability of 07 model and the smart owners holding onto their stunners that are now going to skyrocket in value). The new model Impreza has clearly lost the style,class and well known sporty look that it was renouned for!!!… which to my angry doesnt even have the drive quality or feeling of being stuck on tracks .. I seriously thought I’d be a life long fan … throughly dissappointed … Cannot decide on a car to replace my beloved prezzy!!! : (

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:37:31 +0000

Well, I have just been over night test drive with the WRX, and being an owner of the 2005 (with Mods) well, it was not up to speck. I never bought my WRX because it was nice, pretty or good looking, in fact I thought my WRX was butt ugly, but geez was it a great drive car & track car. I loved the contol, speed and the noise.

The new WRX and the STI sound like a camry.

But the new WRX felt very soft, nose lifts under acceleration, the arse flops all over the place.
Steering is not a real as previous model’s.

Subaru, I think you have got this one wrong.
If you were making a family car, you got it right.
But for me Power, Control, Noise, you got it wrong, and Im not happy, I have sold my 2005 WRX. What the heck do I replace it with now, it was meant to be a WRX damm it.

By: James

James — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:53:44 +0000

This is much nicer than mitsi the wrx version sedan imo, this isnt the sti either this is best loooking subaru ever imo sorry guys your just not with it. How can you say that car is ugly omg i feel sick losers.

By: Disappointed purchaser

Disappointed purchaser — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:33:06 +0000

We purchased a my08 impreza. The vehicle was delivered in an unroadworthy condition due to an extremely inaccurate speedo.
Paint is missing from the inside of the driver’s door.
Poor quality paint is flaking away from a stone chip.
Is this model made by Subaru or have they rebadged a lemon?

By: Car-Lover

Car-Lover — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:20:06 +0000

DAMN!! Since iv’e been a little kid, Subaru’s were always the sexiest cars around.. From the 1998 2 the 2005 Subie’s were very HOT!! But sadly, the new 2008 model, HUGE dissapointment!!! Will be hanging on to my 2001 ProDrive baby till that “thing” gets a serios make-over!!

By: Garry

Garry — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:04:44 +0000

Being the odd one here I like it,I willnot buy the WRX because I’m not in my 20′s(STUPID) or 50′s(AGE CRISIS) and that blue is the most horrid colour for a car I have ever seen.When the car is on the market I will look at buying one I think they look good as I have seen one on display at my local Subaru dealer.For me I have never been interested in Subaru until now.As a general rule I do find Ausralians have”redneck” comments when it comes to cars????

By: Garry Petrisic

Garry Petrisic — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:17:42 +0000

I am also of the opinion that the designers of the 2008 Impreza must have been on drugs. I love Subarus but will not be rushing out to buy the new Impreza.
I like a car that looks as good as it perfoms, and this is not it.
Regards GP.

By: Cuan

Cuan — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:05:46 +0000

This is the worse looking subaru ever…whoever says that this is better looking than 2001-2005 models need to get their heads examined… these designers are dumbasses. It looks like an car that was designed from etch a sketch for kids

By: Liperty

Liperty — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:57:46 +0000

Damn it! I was ready to fork out for a new WRX that would scare small children.. this one will appeal to my girlfriend who drives a Toyota Starlet and rates a vanity mirror with lights highly on her list of car essentials.

Sure, let the Japanese squeeze every last kilowatt of power out of an engine and put it in a car that feels like its stuck to the road on rails, but leave the body design to people who don’t think Pokemons are great.

American cars are generally big, ugly, overpowered and underperforming with appaling build quality – but they look mean. Subaru should headhunt the Chrysler 300, Mitsubishi Evo (JPN) and designers of other fine looking cars. Lets face it, most of the time you can’t put your WRX into ‘hyperdrive’ as you sit on Punt Road in traffic, but at least people should be able to appreciate some fine lines while you are in second gear. Until Subaru sorts this out, I’m going to have to rub my 1998 model with a nappy and hope for the best.