Subaru Impreza Long Term Review - 6 Years

Review of my 2012 Subaru Impreza after owning it for 6 years.
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[@KurtofTrades]

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[@SpiritedWrenchers]

good mix of feedback provided. We have 2 Subies in our family (2010 Forester - Manual, 2016 WRX - Manual). I used to have a 2016 Crosstrek and it was CVT. I wasn't a fan of the delay on acceleration. That really bothered me. The bluetooth issue is really a common complaint with these as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@oddities-whatnot]

The CVT just takes some getting used to. Ive had a Legacy and an Outback with CVT, they work better if you gradually build up the speed then when matched with engine they can fly after that. Toyota ECVT is the best, shame Subaru cant use that.

[@hoser7706]

My 2019 white Impreza Touring 5-dr hatch is DEAD quiet. Super quiet. And fun to drive. Quick. Reliable to date and amazing in the snow

[@KurtofTrades]

Also 7 years newer!

[@Amadem]

Thanks for your thoughts! Yeah Subarus are Very noisy inside, specialy over 60 mph. But you can try to change those wheel bearings. My 13’ Impreza had 80k miles when i bought it and it was a lil noisy inside. I changed the bearings and it was a lot quiter then. Now i can talk normally on speaker-phone etc.

[@oddities-whatnot]

I have a 2015 Impreza in the UK. Has 31000 miles on the clock, 1 previous owner and full history. Its quiet and relaxing inside at motorway speeds. Not sure why you think they are noisy. No wind noise, very little road noise and the engine just whirs away under the bonnet. Great car.

[@veegerman6135]

CVT ? They're fine. Just don't stress the car. Its really relaxing to drive.

[@KurtofTrades]

I rev mine out all the time and it’s still doing well!

[@oddities-whatnot]

I had an Outback with CVT and I loved it. The thing with CVTs is you dont get the best out of them if you floor it. Starting off, build up the speed slowly then gradually increase pressure on the accelerator until the transmission and engine become matched and then they start to fly.

[@eamonob84]

I love my 2021 Impreza. Only thing I don’t like is the low ground clearance. I was scraping on snow and ice. Solved that by getting a 1” lift kit and bigger tires. Got 2” more than stock now. I also don’t see the issue with CVTs. Haven’t found anything I dislike about it.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

What size tires do you have?

[@eamonob84]

@@theamazinggoldfish8713 215/65/r16

[@stevecameron85]

Just got one of these. Thanks for the good review.

[@Gamer-hl2qc]

Might be buying a base model 2013 manual hatch tomorrow. Its got the same milage as this one and is selling for 6k Canadian which seems too good to be true honestly. Hopefully its all good.

[@KurtofTrades]

Check it good for rust!

[@michaelampadu984]

how did it end up?

[@erikdude666]

Free Armour Trimming sticker was not something I expected to see.. OSRS Gang!

[@Cabuco2006]

170k 17 Impreza. Mine has been great. Love my car

[@michaelgirard7854]

Just bought a 2017 Impreza with only 52K miles. Seeing your comment that you have 170K miles on your makes me hopeful mine has many years left in it.

[@evanbarton9281]

Engine braking does not consume more fuel. It actually uses less fuel than regular braking would. The engine does not consume any fuel when going down a hill if the throttle is closed

[@KurtofTrades]

I more meant having to brake in some way, when I go down small hills o don’t want the engine to slow me down at all I want to use the gain in speed I get so I don’t have to accelerate more. For mountains it doesn’t matter since they are too big to coast all the way down you would go waaaay to fast,

[@ninavandermeer2064]

Do you still have this vehicle and how is it doing now I just purchased a 2012 Subaru hatchback and people are making me second-guess it :(

[@KurtofTrades]

Yes I still have it no problems!

[@bierlyynn]

Put money down on a 2016 5dr 5 speed Impreza today. Im hoping to keep it a very long time

[@oddities-whatnot]

I have a 2015 Impreza 5 speed in the UK. I have had it a year, love it. Solid reliable workhorse. Low miles so hope to keep it a long time. I get about 45mpg on a run, cant argue with that. The point is, I could get a new Toyota Hybrid to save on fuel but then the car would cost me twice as much to buy so I wouldn't save anything. The car should physically last me many years, I like a lot of cars out there but you waste your money keep changing them. I always think its best to get one good car that suits you, and just keep it.

[@WRG2024-h7k]

It's funny how Subaru took the first Gen impreza and rebranded as a lifted crosstrek. The same 148hp engine until 2020.

[@adubz993]

Im buying a 2015 tomorrow which i think is pretty similar to yours. The brakes seemed a little soft to the touch if that makes sense. They put it through inspection and said the brakes were practically new. Maybe im just more used to my 2013 malibu brakes?

[@nikosniko7092]

Looking to buy a 2012 Impreza like yours manual- 200k mi … for 3100k is this a good price ??? Thx

[@KurtofTrades]

I think so as long as it’s in decent shape.

[@nikosniko7092]

@@KurtofTrades thanks! Any other major issues with this car I should check before buying it? I have never owned or driven a Subaru before but always liked them.

[@jerryx2000]

Do you still own it?

[@KurtofTrades]

Yes I do! Still no major issues.

[@mattv1290]

Looking at a 2013 Impreza 2.0. Have you had any oil burning issues? I’ve read the 2012-2013 had some issues

[@KurtofTrades]

Yes it’s fairly common, a lot of them were fixed under warranty. Mine burns about a quart every 2000 miles which isn’t too bad. Most are around a quart every 3500-5000.

[@4orrcountry]

Every 2000 IS bad!

[@theskyizblue2day431]

@@4orrcountryfor a car you love? Negligible.

[@thecreekcrawler]

fellow Scaper ehhh???? cany ou trim my full black please lol I just got a 2014 impreza hatchback premium..looking forward to taking my kayak on it

[@KurtofTrades]

Great cars, great game!

[@u.p1117]

How about speed, is it quick, does it have sport mode

[@KurtofTrades]

No sport mode. There is a manual mode for the cvt and if you don’t shift it shifts on it’s own and it’s pretty aggressive. It’s definitely not fast but I don’t think it’s slow either. I mean it’s only got 150 hp. It handles well

[@zachsummers3321]

Love my 22 impreza hope it last over 200k

[@Cabuco2006]

My 17 Impreza has 170k. Runs like new. Always I have change oil 4-5500 miles and other maintenance. . Take care of it and it will get to 200 k

[@zachsummers3321]

Change mine about evry 4k will do the 30k matance this spring on it.

[@eamonob84]

I’ve got a 2021. Planning on keeping it as long as I can.

[@travisallen2093]

Does it have a timing belt or chain?

[@KurtofTrades]

Chain!

[@travisallen2093]

@@KurtofTrades Thank you. I just bought one of those used because my 2002 impreza outback sport was totaled (someone pulled out in front of me) and I could not find that information anywhere yet.

[@erindeenyable]

Best and worst years?

[@KurtofTrades]

Don’t think you can go wrong with any year