2005 Subaru Impreza New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Subaru Impreza?
Subaru's sporty little sedan gets a new 2.5 RS Sport Package, an appearance kit featuring body-colored ground effects and side mirrors, aluminum pedals, sporty front seats, a Momo steering wheel, sporty gauges, fog lights that mimic the WRX STi, and a six-disc in-dash CD changer. All 2005 Subaru Imprezas receive two front and two rear cupholders.

Advantages of the 2005 Subaru Impreza:

• All-wheel-drive
• Long-standing reputation for reliability
• High fun-to-drive factor regardless of model chosen

Objections to the 2005 Subaru Impreza:

• Cramped driving position for those with inseams above 32 inches
• Price premium over similarly equipped competitors
• Lack of overall polish compared with its rivals

Editor's Advice:
Any 2005 Subaru Impreza is a solid car to own and drive, especially if you live in a foul-weather climate. Well-built, reliable and loaded with character, Subaru Imprezas suffer only from a high price compared to most economy sedans and wagons. If you're looking for an overdose amount of the fun factor, consider plunking down a little more green and go for the dynamic version of the Impreza, the WRX.