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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX Review - Subaru's rally-rocket steps it up a notch

bustamove submitted on 12/23/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:49:04 PM

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Subaru is generally known for building rugged cars that perform great for outdoor adventures.

Their all-wheel drive technology has long earned them a solid reputation with the skiing and snow-boarding crowd. The one exception to this overall image of rugged outdoorsmen-type car is their Impreza WRX. The WRX has garnered much praise from auto-enthusiasts for its performance and handling in a price-band well below similar vehicles. I was excited to find out what all the fuss was about. Was it truly a blast to drive, or just the best you can get under $30,000?

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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX Review - Subaru's rally-rocket steps it up a notch

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veyron1001

Subaru is going the wrong direction with their road going rally cars. They have the mechanics and interior minus gps right but the exterior is becoming a little bland. If I had 10k to spend I would buy a 2004 subaru WRX so I am not trying to hate on the car.

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Posted on 12/23/2008 4:38:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

TehShibbs

Actually, the SatNav in the new Subarus is amazing. Very clear, bluetooth is available, and a very intuitive interface. I was pleasantly surprised.

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Posted on 12/23/2008 6:03:26 PM | | Votes: 1   

TehShibbs

I'm hoping that with Subaru's dropout of WRC they can start improving the suspension (for tarmac, which is where 98% of these are driven) and add more caster for better feel and hopefully change the geometry so that camber doesn't go positive when the suspension is heavily loaded.

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Posted on 12/23/2008 6:12:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

commander104

The design screams SATURN to me. It makes GM's investment clear.

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Posted on 12/23/2008 6:31:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

commander104

I meant to say: nice body kit on the Saturn L

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Posted on 12/23/2008 6:32:16 PM | | Votes: 0   

TehShibbs

I agree about the styling. Subaru has always been "ugly" but that is what has drawn people to love it. However, it IS a better car now--much more refined, much quieter, and the interior has definitely gone up a notch. Oh well, 2010 model year will hopefully have some better styling, assuming Subaru keeps with its 2-year model makeovers.

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Posted on 12/23/2008 6:37:26 PM | | Votes: 2   

jspecrsx

IMO the 5 door wagon STI is alot better looking than the 4 door sedans

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Posted on 12/23/2008 6:45:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

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