The 2007 Subaru Impreza - A Comprehensive Review

[@kevinkkirimii]

The reliability of this car is insane.

[@jasonsab4934]

Are they reliable?

[@subterraneanguitartech]

I've been driving one of these since 2010...had to get the head gasket replaced last year at about 115k miles. If you want to buy one used I'd make sure that job has been done first or take the price of that service into your offer.

[@DrLaurelWeaver]

how much did it run you?

[@god1692]

@@DrLaurelWeaver Had a shop do mine in cali with the waterpump, timing belt, and thermostat for around 3k

[@god1692]

its recommended to get those done w/ the gaskets as well

[@M0T0RSPXRT]

I thought it was just the wrx/sti variants that had the head gasket issue

[@subterraneanguitartech]

@@M0T0RSPXRT According to me Mr Subaru here on KZbin, it is actually the non-turbo models that suffered from gasket failure. He has a bunch of videos on the topic if you want to learn more.

[@jasonsab4934]

How much to replace the head gasket?? Labor and all?

[@krizmo481]

Is mazda 3 better car for first car and looking after her

[@benjiarehart2878]

Thx for the great review. I have a friend that wants me to help him sell his 2007 he bought with a blown engine. He replaced it, which looks almost brand new. It's black with grey interior. Gold wheels with new tires. Has a little dent on drivers, and passengers rear door. Not that bad. 146k miles on the car, but have to get more info on the engine. Do you think 4 grand would be a fair price for it with automatic transmission? As long as it test drives good. He said it does, with no check engine lights. These cars were viral when they came out. Especially those WRX's. Yours looks great, but wow. Those back seats rule out long road trips for four tall people, lol.

[@DrLaurelWeaver]

About to go look at one now, 87K miles $6,000. I'm sure the head gasket is about to blow...

[@jankoakovic3564]

Did you end up buying it? Did it blow?

[@DrLaurelWeaver]

@@jankoakovic3564 the check engine light came on AS I was test driving it 🤣 so neve4 bought it

[@jankoakovic3564]

@@DrLaurelWeaver oof I'm checking one out at with 90k miles

[@DrLaurelWeaver]

@@jankoakovic3564 just go into knowing you will have to spend another 5k to have the cylinder heads rebuilt and head gasket replaced

[@jankoakovic3564]

@@DrLaurelWeaver I have too?

[@mark-r6h6y]

have you had any issues with the gaskets?

[@justindesai927]

What speakers did you put into yours?

[@gabrielnager4095]

I've been looking at this car for a while now, and I was wondering if it would be a good investment if I live in New England (the rust belt). I am willing to take good care of a car and keep it from the elements, but I would like to know if the car is more or less prone to corrosion anywhere specific

[@kianscarsandtech]

For sure! Subaru's in general tend to have issues with rust as do many other older cars. This car specifically has spent most it's life in Colorado and then more recently in California and their are a few rust spots/paint bubbling around the wheel arches. If you can find one in good condition without too much rust already there, then I would definitely still recommend this car if you are looking for something fun to drive and relatively cheap. Rust is inevitable for Subaru's (especially ones this old) but so long as it isn't a ton of rust on the actual frame of the car I wouldn't let it stop you from considering it as an option. The only other thing that is important to know when getting an older Subaru is that they tend to burn oil which is nothing to worry about and normal for Subaru's this old. I usually top my oil off every 2 weeks with just a little bit to keep it nice and full. I am by no means and expert but those are my observations just living with it for a few years. Hopefully this answers your question and let me know if you decide to get one! - Kian

[@eliaszayed4245]

I have the 1.5L 105 HP and of course is not the fastest car put it get the job done for first car 🔝💯

[@andrewjacobsen1480]

could it beat a mazda 3 hatchback from 2009?

[@kianscarsandtech]

prolly not lol, it takes about 3-5 business days to get to 60 haha

[@LuciloGonzalez-g2t]

you think if I get one is a good investment for an old man 73 years old

[@kianscarsandtech]

@@LuciloGonzalez-g2t To be honest, A impreza will never be a good “investment”. Subarus can be expensive and require maintenance when they get to be this age. If he’s got some extra cash to burn and looking for a fun car to work on, then this is a great choice. But if he’s looking to make a safe investment to sell in a few years for a profit, a car in general is not the way to go.