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2008 Subaru Impreza consumer reviews

$16,995–$21,495 MSRP range
side view of 2008 Impreza Subaru
(70 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.4
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this car is great until engine dies

I had an 08 impreza for 4 years. It cost me 12k over those 4 years and it died because it was overheating due to head gaskets.

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

Have to put to much money in it for repairs not even 6 months with this car.Not a safe car to much repairs.only good thing awd.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Clean, reliable and sporty

This car met my daily needs my car is clean just has a complete detail inside and out including my engine. It is depended and sporty.

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

I currently own this vehicle and I love it. Super reliable vehicle that’s way more fun to drive than others in it’s class. Great for commuting and fantastic in the snow!

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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Great car for the money

This car did every thing a AWD sedan should do. Great in snow and still gets good gas mileage. The Subaru brand has never let me down.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, sporty hatchback in great condition.

This car is unique, hard to find, and is an excellent commuter vehicle. Definitely has a kick when you step on the gas, and has reliable AWD.

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

My 2006 Subaru Tribeca with 180k was totaled in an accident. I replaced it with an 08 Impreza which has been great so far. Quick little car with Great gas mileage

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most average car possible

Super easy to drive but that’s about it. Such a basic commuter car that it’s hard to love. Buy a wrx instead. 25 words smh

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I would know something if I didn't felt appart

I would know something if I didn't felt appart. I bought it from MacroCars Sales, and could drive it only several times before it broke

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

That’s all we drive in this family so reliable And great on gas other then the head gasket issues it’s a great car to own

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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