5 Things I HATE about my Subaru Impreza 

Bought a 2009 Impreza 2.5i in 2015 with 35k miles ---- Been driving it since and is my daily almost 7 years later (currently at 146k miles). Only issue I've had is an O sensor issue that is an easy fix (but since the SOHC stays slightly more engaged due to this, feels like the car is "sportier" - better throttle response by maybe 5-10%). Anyway, bought a 2014 STI just to get rid of the "underpowered" issues. But let me say this: Ever since owning both the Impreza and STI, I've never appreciated my Impreza more. The most fantastic daily driver - drifts deadly in the winter. No turbo = No extra Problems.

Another Alberta guy here. Thanks for the video. Was looking at one of these for my son. Good info.

Great Video Alex, getting better!

I own a 2008 outback sport with 150k miles, very very similar to your impreza model. I love it and will always be a subi stan, but I agree with pretty much everything you said. I personally don't mind the plastic interior or squeaks (mostly cuz I listen to music a lot), but I can definitley understand why most people do. They're reliability is kinda overated, with leaks and head gasket issues being decently common in subarus (although getting a high quality aftermarket gasket should mostly fix that). When I got my impreza it had a bunch of issues just like yours. Only things I disagree with were some of your comments about the engine, and I personally don't have an issue with road noise. Anyways sorry for essay, i'm just bored and wanted to share my experiences. Great vid my man!

I just got one with 321,800 km and I love it. It got new gaskets and clutch so I'm happy with it

I have a 2010 Impreza with 95,500 miles. I've had no problems with leaking or anything like that, the only problem that I've had with it was the ignition coil pack going bad. But at the mileage it has, it's common for that to happen. So all in all, I haven't had any problems with mine. Whoever had that Impreza before you might not have taken care of it/beat the shit out of it

I have a 2009 Impreza with 94k miles . So far no problems yet

I have a 2010 Impreza and it leaks oil none stop . I need to get it fix fast 😩😩😭😭😭my current issue with it . But I agree with everything u said in this video

i have a 2008 impreza with 161k miles as of now, no probelms other than a slight leak of the power steering fluid o-ring. Really good and reliable car. Reliability comes down to how you drive it. The previous owner of mine babied it and i bought it with 155k with a CEl on from an o sensor, it was an easy fix, and the CEL hasent been on since. Overall a very solid car, but underpowered imo. Also cant argue the rattles and sweaks. My driver side buttons on the door rattles lit no tomorrow lol

In my country we don't say that the car makes sounds like squeeks and rattles....we say it just has a personality.

Ur editing is driving me crazy but I still subscribed

I love my imprezze 2008 hatch excellent fun to drive 217000kms

616 subscribers now bud. That's a lot better than my 24. :)

I have a 2009 impreza 2.5i it has 169000 and runs good. No leaks, doesn't burn oil. Only regular maintenance. Bought this car to deliver food in 2014. With only 60000 on it. Always starts and drives.

From 2:30 onwards! That gurgling sound inside the dash has been driving me crazy, is it really due to the plastics? OR fluids (coolant) just making their way downtown?

I put an EJ25 with steel head gaskets in my 08 Impreza Outback Sport

Mine has been great I think you got one that had a bad first owner that didn’t take care of this all of these problems I have not had with mine

2009 outback sport with 218k runs like a top

I bought an 09 impreza outback sport with 120k and at 137 the head gaskets blew I've been working on it for several months now. I'm not a car guy but I fix stuff when if goes wrong. And this has been hell. Easily the hardest thing I've ever attempted. I replaced several things before even finding out it was the head gaskets.

a little hand sanatizer in the corner of the dash made that squeek go away for me lol. they only start to leak when you over rev them in my experience. and you can have the motor or transmission out in 2.5hrs and the timing belt off in 1,5hr that shop ripped you off...

I have a 2011 has 105,000 miles no problems except for the heated seats the connector stopped working so I have to get a new one the plastic sound was dash it's little but I hear it

I have a 2006 Impreza Outback Sport with 76,400 miles on it. It's the red one. I have no problems with it currently. Car is in mint condition, not a single scratch. When do you think we should replace the head gasket?

We currently have a Hyundai Matrix and we are thinking about Subaru. But we want a 1.5 liter engine, that has no reported gasket issues. Also we are used to rattling plastic interior. And last thing, I love boxer engines a lot, I just think that it is too quiet from factory, so aftermarket exhaust is a must.

Mine has over 300,000 miles and I'm just now replacing the clutch

My pos leaves me stranded every snow storm.

Not sure if you’re ever going to see this message but I’ve heard that the 2.5 has always had some problems and that the 2.0 is a lot better, what do you think since you own a 2.5?

Just got an 08 Impreza and I didn’t see any Mayo on the oil cap but I noticed the coolant is always low so I’m guessing it’s a coolant leak

It's an impreza... This car in colombia is awesome

what ethnicity are you? ahh sold the G :/ love the new Datsun tho

You look like logic.

I have this exact car, do you know any body mods or other mods I can do to it?

Hey I have a 08 Impreza with a manual transmission. Is yours loud? When mine gets close to 3000 rpm it’s pretty loud. I shift sooner than I would like just to keep the noise down. Thanks.

Does yours have Bluetooth ?

Cons ridicilous oil chance interval and service intervals , very chep plastic interior, noisy interior even at in medium speeds, thin carpet, cheaply made, hard to service due engine orientation. Pros 4wheel drive, handling and they are cheap after driven more than service book have pages because people dont trust the engine to last (for good reasons).

I love mine😂

Guess you couldn't find 5 things to love about it

i like the plastic then allot of others keep it simple fun ride and not worry about debts of visule damage leess stressful if you ask !!!!!!!! not really reliable but freaking fu !!!!!!!!!!

You complain about plastic but have you seen the brand new vehicles that are 40k plus and entirely made of composite and plastic

Are you fucking kidding me we buy those just because the unique one of kind noise they make... And thats a flaw WTF?

what?

But then it was your fault for not paying attention to how he was taken care of by the previous owner🤦🏻‍♀️

For me you're just a guy without culture and spreading nonsense without any foundation about a brand that visibly doesn't please you. In a matter of problems all cars present, due to the form of preventive maintenance. I say this from my own experience because I have 2 subarus and none are a problem.

Subaru's are not that reliable 😂 I don't know where people get that idea.