Is a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX reliable?

Is a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX reliable?

For whatever reason, 2008 seems to have been a particularly bad year for it. That said, it sounds good and certainly can be reliable in the hands of the right owner. Frequent oil changes are advised. The WRX 5 speed doesn’t have a great reputation- both feel and power handling not great- the STI 6 speed is much better.

What engine is in a 2008 WRX STI?

2.5 L 4-cylinder2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI / Engine

How much horsepower does a 2008 Subaru WRX STI have?

305 hp2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI / Horsepower

Does a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX have a turbo?

The 2008 WRX doesn’t let the model down, but it isn’t a great leap forward, either. The 2.5-liter intercooled and turbocharged four-cylinder engine is similar to the previous year’s model, although peak 224 horsepower is reached sooner, at 2,800rpm.

Is a 2008 WRX fast?

The 2008 WRX is fast and roomier and more refined than older models.

Why is the 2008 WRX bad?

Besides the power, the 2008 WRX had a suspension that was far too soft. The 2008 WRX was not a bad car, but no car exists in a vacuum. Once the 2008 is compared to the WRXs that came before it and the updated model that immediately followed, it’s clear why the 2008 stands out as a failure.

Did the 2008 Subaru STI come in sedan?

But after the manufacturer’s rally success, the third-gen STI arrived, which once more grew into a larger vehicle. However, this model of the Subaru WRX STI was pretty controversial as it only came in the new hatchback body and later as a sedan, from 2008 and 2011, respectively.

How much horsepower does a 2004 STI have?

300 hp2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI / Horsepower

How much HP does a 2005 STI have?

300 hp2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI / Horsepower

What motor is in 2008 WRX?

2.5 L 4-cylinder2008 Subaru Impreza WRX / Engine

What engine is in the 2008 Impreza?

2.5 L 4-cylinder2008 Subaru Impreza / Engine

How fast is a 2008 Subaru Impreza?

Maximum speed remains at 130 mph but the 0-60 mph time drops from 6.1 seconds to 5.5 seconds. Naturally, in-gear flexibility is greatly enhanced.

What is a STi WRX?

The STI is a performance-spec WRX running a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-4 engine. Power figures stand at 310 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque. The WRX STI boasts a tweaked all-wheel-drive system and the same transmission with revised ratios.

Is the Subaru WRX an automatic?

Subaru has always offered an automatic transmission on the WRX, but not the higher-performance STI. The new WRX gets a new automatic transmission option called the “Sport” Lineartronic CVT . It comes with a manual mode and paddle shifters.

What is the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport?

The Subaru Outback is an automotive nameplate used by the Japanese automaker Subaru for two different vehicles: a Legacy-based station wagon (1994-present), the Outback; and an Impreza-derived hatchback, the Outback Sport (1994-2011).