Is a 2009 Subaru Impreza a good car?
The 2009 Subaru Impreza’s strong safety scores, standard all-wheel drive and good performance should appeal to shoppers who want a safe small car that’s a little fun to drive.
Why does my car make a loud humming sound when I accelerate?
Your car makes a humming noise when accelerating What it could mean: This is most likely a wheel bearing noise. It’s often mistaken as an engine noise and one way you can tell is to watch your RPM gauge.
Is the Impreza quiet?
A serene, quiet drive Consumer Reports states that the Subaru Impreza ranks among the top four quietest compact cars. This means there is minimal noise from the engine, wind, tires, or road inside the Impreza’s cabin. No wind or road noise penetrates the Impreza’s interior.
Why does my Subaru Impreza make so much noise?
The car has a design flaw that allows snow to build up above the front axle which causes heavy vibrations above 45 mph. At 60 mph the vibrations become violent. We were told by the dealership that we would need to use a high pressure hose to clear the snow out (pretty hard to do in inclement weather/conditions). Was this review helpful? (21) (5)
Is the 2009 Subaru Impreza a good car?
The 2009 Subaru Impreza we purchased has for the most part been a very good car. It handles well, has plenty of power, controls are well placed, is spacious and has very nice styling. The big problem is handling in heavy snow! The car has a design flaw that allows snow to build up above the front axle which causes heavy vibrations above 45 mph.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Impreza engine?
Estimated cost: $4,500 to $5,000 to replace the blown engine with a rebuilt engine. What upsets me and disturbs me the most about this is I took meticulous care of the vehicle, as I do with all of our vehicles. Furthermore, there were no warning lights that appeared when the engine blew, until the engine stalled out.
What kind of gas mileage does Subaru Impreza get?
Previously drove 2000 and 2002 Impreza hatchbacks. This one is by far the quietest and smoothest driving. Gas mileage about same as 2002 2.5l. Really like the window door frames. Hate limited visibility of sloping back of car and temporary roof rack mounting kit.