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2006 Subaru Impreza consumer reviews

$18,295–$19,095 MSRP range
side view of 2006 Impreza Subaru
(57 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.6
Explore the 2006 Subaru Impreza

My best friend!

I recommend this car very much for harsh conditions such as hard rain, snow, etc. And does pretty good in both commuting and having fun, it has its own car issues as any other car but still is very reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It is still fun and reliable

Great beautiful reliable fun. I will keep forever. It does not need to be turbo to be great. Best investment ever. The most beautiful they ever made. And it is so much fun to drive. I simply love it even today.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun and best car I’ve owned so far

I bought my 2006 WRX with only 35k on the odometer and with the body in great shape. The power output for the small size is very fun. It’s fun during sunny days and you don’t feel like it’ll lose grip during rainy days. 10/10 would recommend.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the best cars and value

Considering the car was a replacement for my last owned Legacy Gt specB, totaled by a drunk, was still new enough and reliable to this day 14 years and only 90k on the odometer, is serving me well, but shes showing her age at this point sadly, and time for a new subie.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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subaru runs good

this car meets all the needs it has a viper car starter and its great at winter months. this is plenty of legs room all season tires

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst car I've ever owned

I bought my 06 Impreza when it was two years old with 30k . With in 2 weeks of driving it off lot it wouldn't come out of park 4 trips to dealership to get same celinoid replaced . Motor blew at 64k with oil changed every 3k miles right front axle replaced and then annother 4 times by same dealership for the boot cracking . Transmission started to slip (automatic) at 70k miles I finnally had enough and got rid of it my subaxxxx spent more time on a tow truck then in my driveway in the 3 years I owned it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great Dependable Basic Wagon

This was the first car I bought for my self. I did not put many miles on it but I loved driving it and it was very functional. I did end up having two issues, one being the head gaskets and the other was the drive shaft which failed at the end of my ownership. I owned it for 8 years but it was 12 years old at the end. Its a practical car that will get you from A-B and will last if you take car of the maintenance.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The car is really reliable.

One of the best cars I've owned. Definitely the perfect daily. From its looks to how it drives you really can't ask for more from a car. It's a must have.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car, especially in the snow.

A great car for the money. Fantastic in the snow. It was a very reliable car until about 100k miles and then I started having tons of engine issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun cheap reliable wagon

This car met all of my needs. it lacked on fuel economy but was great for driving experience. head gasket issue is a major flaw and drawback.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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