2006 Subaru Impreza

Pros: Excellent all-weather performance and handling, especially considering the price

Cons: Rear seat room, insurance cost, styling not the best

The Bottom Line: Always a fun car to drive, the 2006 WRX handles better and rides more quietly.

Review: Before I bought my current car, a Mazda Protege5, I considered buying a Subaru Impreza WRX wagon. But there were things I didn't care for, aside from a much higher price. The WRX wasn't an attractive car. Especially not in wagon form, where there has ...

Pros: Power, transmission, gearing, brakes, AWD system, handling, practicality, completeness of package

Cons: No wagon in the USA, boy racer styling, I can't really think of any!

The Bottom Line: A complete supercar that outdoes the big boys on public roads yet manages to be more practical, cost far less and be more reliable.

Review: A childhood friend of mine who is also a hardcore enthusiast recently bought a 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. This has been a long in coming deal ever since I turned him on to turbocharged Subarus when I let him try my forester XT over 2 years ago. ...

Pros: Roomy, functional, handles well. SAFE!!!!! I can't stress that enough!!

Cons: Needs more interior 'storage' space. cigarette lighter fuse blows on occasion for some reason.

The Bottom Line: It is a GREAT bargain for anyone! A lot of car for a little money!

Review: We were finally in the market for a new car, due to absolute frustration with our 'lot' of cars in the driveway. Our eldest daughter was transfering up to Champlain College in Vermont, and we knew we needed a reliable all wheel drive vehicle to make that ...

Pros: Handling, acceleration, AWD, appearance, small wagon practicality

Cons: Road noise, fuel economy, no iPod input, insurance cost

The Bottom Line: Affordable performance, AWD capability and day to day practicality make the Impreza WRX wagon tough to beat.

Review: The competition I car shopped intensively for about three months, and considered a wide range of cars including the VW Rabbit, Mazda3, Audi A3, Mini Cooper S and Scion tC. I finally concluded, however, that the WRX wagon is the best overall compromise ...

Pros: fast, looks, AWD, fun, racing-feeling/dollar ratio is awesome

Cons: gas costs a fortune, automatic almost $30k, more likely to get speeding tickets

The Bottom Line: This car is awesome, and I love it. It's fast, sporty-looking... AWD makes it safe in snow/rain... WRX indeed is so much fun to drive. I love this car.

Review: -Second draft- I love the WRX. Whenever I look at it, many phrases come to mind: "Wow", "Yeah!", "Let's Go!", "Fast and Furious", "Woooooo Hoooooo!!" I bought my 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX automatic Limited just before Xmas of 2005. Personally, i ...

Pros: Handling. Seats. AWD. Quality of manufacture. Ride. Controls.

Cons: Looks rather average. Slightly harder on gas than conventional front wheel drive vehicles

Review: Nice car. Good handling in both dry and snowy conditions. Well placed controls. Price reasonable. Seats very nice with lots of lumbar support. Quality of manufacture seems very good. Nice to own something on the road that's a bit different from the ...

Pros: engine, 4 wheel drive, uniqueness

Cons: rear seat could be a bit roomier.

Review: my son just picked up his new wrx limited. i must say i am impressed with this car. the fit and finish is excellent. the styling is different and classy. he has the limited which included heated leather seats, and moonroof, plus a few other goodies. the ...

Pros: Throaty flat-four motor, neutral handling, excellent traction, high value, superb suspension

Cons: Outdated interior and transmission, goofy styling

The Bottom Line: If you can overlook the outdated interior, I recommend this car for its standard safety features, AWD, and excellent handling. Get the stick-shift, though.

Review: With a new mortgage, a new baby on the way, and a wife due to quit her job soon, I was faced with a painful choice: Drain our savings account, or sell the Lexus and get a very, very cheap car. I chose the latter option. This was the first car search ...

Pros: Standard AWD, ABS, safety features, rally heritage, great value

Cons: simple interior, cramped space, rear seats don't fold, some understeer

The Bottom Line: A great bang for the buck. A good investment all-around.

Review: Subaru Impreza 2.5i AT A GLANCE Performance: 4.0 At 175 hp (~125 net hp), full-time AWD, and rally-inspired heritage, it is one of the most best performers in its class. Interior: 3.0 Good driver amenities, but not for your ...

Pros: AWD stability, Performance, 4 doors, Comfortable ride, Value,

Cons: Long throw shifter, Supension a bit soft, No MP3 playability,

The Bottom Line: Fast, reliable, practical, and inexpensive.

Review: The TR differs from the standard WRX with a 4 speaker 80 watt sound system with manual AC replacing the automatic climate control and 6 speaker 140 watt sound system, regular front seats, no momo steering wheel, and no spoiler. The TR is perfect for ...