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I'm 6 feet tall. I sat up front, adjusted the seats so I was (very) comfortable, then went to sit in the back. And was comfortable.
Peggy, if you want more space the Legacy may just fit the bill, as it is cavernous in comparison. The price tag reflects that difference. There's no wagon/hatch option unless you opt for the Outback.
Buy what works for you. The Impreza will be the roomiest 5-door compact you'll find, so if that's too small, then you need to upsize and take the advantages and disadvantages that come with doing so.
as for seat comfortable...not complaints at all....with the limited..the leather is a good if not better than what is in my 09 CTS and just as comfortable.....I do a round trio 2 plus hour commute daily....and love the car!!
What I liked that I haven't seen mentioned is the toe room under the front seat. That actually makes it more comfortable.
It would be tight for 3-across seating, but that's probably true for any compact.
How does one accomplish this? :P
Odie
Can you share with me which dealer you went to. I'm in SF and I'm interested in ordering a Subaru sport limited.
thanks
I'm in my 2nd week of an 6 to 8 week order of a Sport Limited, and excited to own my first Subaru. I also like the fact that you enjoy some aspects of the Impreza over the CTS.
Also, I'm 5ft 4, so I guess I won't be having any leg room problems, front or back.
Any thoughts on this? I've read the mpg should get better as I get more miles.
Also, this is my very first new car and I've been told I should go above 4000rpms until I reach at least 1000 miles, some have said this is not necessary though...
One more question, should I throw a coat of wax on her or is this already done/unnecessary? Any other nuggets of wisdom for a 1st time impreza owner?
-Ty
I think it will get better but my goal and expectations when I bought the car is 30mpg.
I have been varying speeds while driving and definately not driving aggressively.
Im in a Sport Premium CVT.
Im averaging 29 plus MPG.....the car doesnt get it best mileage until fully warmed up and on hwy miles.....seems any city driving takes it down to 25 minus....on the NASIOC forum...lots of statements about lower that expected MPG, but some are now getting 30 plus....beleive we will see higher mpg this spring and summer after breakin periods and getting over winter fuel blends....
I track my MPG on a spreadsheet. For my first Subaru, I did not hit peak efficiency until about 15k miles. By then it was about +2mpg average compared to my first few weeks.
I am not too worried about the mileage. I am currently at the exact point where I would be filling up on my last car and I should get at least another 30 miles before the light comes on. And did I mention this tank is 2 gallons smaller?
As for fuel economy, for those in colder climates (even if just-below or near freezing temps), using 75W-90 gear oil versus 80W-90 will result in better economy. Even better, use a synthetic with superior cold-flow properties. Subarus are, moreso than a two-wheel-drive vehicle, highly prone to less-than-stellar winter fuel economy due to the additional points of resistance within the drivetrain.
Even with synthetics, my Subaru tends to average 25% lower fuel economy during the six coldest months of the year versus the six warmest. The difference for my 2wd is about 15%.
Anyway, per the thread discussion on oil changes... A local Subaru shop feels strongly that oil changes should be done with the official OEM Subaru filter AND the official Subaru branded 0-20w ( I think that was a range) synthetic oil.
I am coming from owning Hondas which are VERY picky about the fluids you put through them, so I have generally been using OEM fluid and can go along with it, EXCEPT I have generally gravitated towards an aftermarket filter, which I can see that requires caution, and a good quality of aftermarket oil.
So do I REALLY need to use Subara BRAND oil (which I am guessing is just a rebranded oil) or would it be plenty good to use a good correct range viscosity synthetic in a Mobil 1 or similar aftermarket synthetic oil? Any thoughts, opinions or actual knowledge/facts?
Thanks! :shades:
To answer your question...as long as you do the changes per the owners manual using like materials.....there shouldnt be a problem.....certainly with the oil..and when in doubt on the filters....you can order them on line usually cheaper than the parts department.....and in the Impreza...they are very easy to change!!!!
What was the range between low and high from dealers?
And if it helps...I was told 6 weeks and got mine in 3!!!
I don't like that move. The best part of good MPG is that you get extra range, and can go eons between fill-ups. That bummed me out.
Others do it, too. I think to save weight. The Cruze Eco has a smaller tank than other Cruze models, how silly is that? Extra cost of engineering a *smaller* gas tank for the fuel sipper?
Considering my last car was a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix...the 2 gallons less I can live with!!
I filled up yesterday...I got 362.1 miles on my first tank. I think I averaged 27 mpg. Not too shabby.
fog lights
rear spoiler
exhaust tip
side molding
splash guards
hood protector
cargo protector
I'll end up doing the remote start next winter and maybe a dedicated set of winter tires as well. A roof rack and bicycle carrier is something i'll do in the months ahead. Other than that, will do the window tint on the back, but worried about the front. Cops in my town liked to pull me over in my current car so much, i ended up taking them off.
Of note is that I visited two dealerships and the sales staff were extremely professional, courteous, and helpful. Also of note is that I found the power to be adequate and the cvt transmission to be smooth and well connected. Handling and cornering were a plus, seating was comfortable, liked the arm rest extension capability on the center console, and noise was not intrusive during normal driving on streets and on the highway. I am coming from a 2007 CRV and my wife drives a 2011 Hyundai Accent.
I've gotta say, I'm someone who always wondered why people buy white cars, especially in the NW, but this white satin pearl looks amazing with the 17" gunmetal wheels and beige interior. It was love at first sight. However, when I was in the showroom finalizing all the paperwork, there was a sport premium in the Camelia red pearl with black interior sitting next to me. She looked gorgeous too! :shades:
I did have a 2001 Mazda Protege automatic for the last 5 years, I don't think it would take much to beat that. I really didn't drive any other cars before I got the Impreza either. I have always had a thing for Subaru's and though when I started looking, I was set on a 2008ish Legacy sedan 5-speed. Needless to say, it was difficult to find but as soon as I saw the new style Impreza sport I was sold.
The best deal we could find on what we wanted was a special order (6-12 weeks wait, but "it might be sooner") Premium(NOT the Sport), hatch, Marine blue, CVT with the REQUIRED extra PZEV smog stuff in our state, and JUST the all-weather package. Deal is for $20,500, including destination charges and they tacked the $150 "documentation fees" on top of that,( we gave them flack for that but it still beat the next best deal) which I am not sure if people are including that in their prices quoted. TTL extra of course.
One thing that people MIGHT want to consider is the price and availability of of replacement tires. That was one of the driving reasons for us going with the 16 inch Premium wheels instead of the 17" wheel packages. Selection in 17" is a LOT less (but maybe sufficient) and a SET of GOOD replacement tires costs anywhere from $150 to $400 MORE(at least) for the 17" tires. Maybe not a deal breaker for many, but something to be aware of.