We are in the market for a car. He lives in Columbus -OHIO. My son likes the
IMPREZA.
I have never owned a Subaru. Please share your thoughts of why IMPREZA is
the better choice compared to Mazda-3, Toyota-Corolla, Honda-Civic?
He lives in Columbus -OHIO.
Also- is it better to buy the new 2008 model? or the older 2006 Model? Any
suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Dad
Go pick up the latest Car and Driver (May 2008, Cadillac CTS Coupe on
the cover). They test the Mazda3, Corolla, Civic and Impreza. They
finished - Mazda3, Civic, Impreza, Corolla. You can probably find it
on their website as well.
This isn't the same test that's in the mag - but a similar review with
more cars -
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...za_and_four_more_economy_cars_comparison_test
FWIW, because the Impreza is all-new for 2008, there isn't any
reliability data out there yet. The engine isn't new, of course, and
has had a somewhat chequered past with head gasket issues, but I'd
suspect they have gotten less over time. I'm not crazy about the
styling, either, especially of the sedan.
Personally, I like the Mazda3 a lot. My wife just started a new job,
requiring her to drive all the time (visiting RN) and I have been
considering getting her something more fuel efficient than our Honda
Odyssey minivan or my Audi A4. My first choice would probably be the
Mazda3. We don't have huge amounts of snow in NJ, so with dedicated
snow tires for the winter it would be fine. And it gets better gas
mileage than the Impreza and is MUCH better looking. But then I start
thinking about a 5-door WRX..... ;-)
Dan D
'99 Impreza 2.5 RS (son's)
Central NJ USA
