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Originally Posted by PIMking
also subies have timing belts which need to be changed every 60k miles. Im not sure what that is in kilometers but if that breaks your in for some serious money in the motor fixing valves and possible pistons.
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Interesting that you say that as my car is in the shop for something <I hope> very similar.
As the proud owner of a 05 Legacy GT; my only regret is that I should have waited to get a SpecB.
From all of the research that I did before buying my car; there always seemed to be an underlying tone from reviewers that although they had thought Subaru made a great car; it was never a winner of a specific category. I chalked it up as a great all around in every category sort of thing and haven't looked back. (2005 Legacy won Car of the Year in Japan)
As an added bonus, Subaru has released lower emmission type technology so that might be a little carrot for you if you're enviro concious.
I suppose another tip of the hat goes to Subaru in that I rarely see them sold in the used car market...I can only presume that those who own a Subaru just don't want to sell them??
I realize that you're looking to get an Impreza but I hope that I was able to offer help...One of my best friends owns a WRX and wouldn't want to drive anything other than more WRX's.
Good luck,