Subaru Impreza Review

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1999 Subaru Impreza Outback AWD

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Favorite feature:	Performance/features bang for the buck. Best AWD buy.
Least favorite feature:	Uncomfortable driver's seat
Advice to buyer:	Very long test drive to assess driver seat comfort
Detailed review:	I took test drives on three different days: in town, on the highway and on hilly dirt roads. Always drove a 5 speed, always an Outback Sport, which is the model with ABS. The handling is outstanding, the steering feels tight both at highway speeds and on dirt roads. Braking is smooth and acceleration is peppy. Interior is fairly quiet, for a small call, and being used to economy cars by Honda and Ford, I find the standard power windows/locks to be quite luxurious. Tried to get the ABS system to kick in, at the dealer's suggestion, but never seemed to hit the brake hard enough. Regarding AWD, it's summer and the roads are dry so I couldn't put this to the test, but Subaru's success in this area is well known. The only down side, from my back's point of view, are the firm, low bucket seats. Sporty maybe, but uncomfortable for a long drive.
Also considered:	1999 Ford Escort 1999 Saturn SW2 1999 Ford Explorer
Vehicle purchased:	1999 Subaru Impreza


About This Reviewer...
Name:	Lee Nicholson
Location:	Nashua, New Hampshire
Other vehicles owned:	1992 Ford Aerostar
Review submitted:	August 30, 1999

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