1993 Subaru Impreza Review
Price Estimate:Â $1,965 - $3,274
Subaru Impreza model years
Subaru Impreza types
- Wagon
- Sedan
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Designed as a replacement for the aging Loyale, the Impreza is a subcompact available as a sedan or wagon. A driver airbag and available antilock brakes are important safety features included on the Impreza that never found their way to the Loyale. The Impreza is powered by a 1.8-liter, 118-horsepower engine. Front-wheel-drive and full-time all-wheel-drive models are offered.
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4.13 out of 5 starsHappy Owner, 08/08/2010
1993 Subaru Impreza LS 4dr Wagon
I bought this car in '00 with 19K. Now has 145K and ready to give to my sis. Car has been super. Wagon is versatile for trips to hardware store, etc. AC charge went low but uses R12 so forget it! timing belt and a fuel injector was the only major maint. other than brakes/tires/battery. Very easy to work on this car. I would love to have another one with 19K on the odometer! I will … miss it an awful lot. Told sister when she'd done with it I want it back.
Imprezas have potential.
4 out of 5 starswrongfire, 06/03/2013
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Sedan AWD
I got my Impreza for 1500 dollars at a dealership. It was a trade in for a newer car, and it was in amazing condition. The engine looks brand new, with no leaks. The aesthetics are slowly wearing out, but it's all easily fixed.
The car accelerates pretty slowly, but handles very well. It looks good too, inside and out, with the options of turning it into an STi/WRX, which makes this car … simply amazing to me. I want to own this car for many, many years.
It has 220,000 miles and is extremely reliable. I have put a few thousand miles on it, taken it across Texas, and haven't had a worry.
Too bad ALL vehicles wern't this good
5 out of 5 starsjohn, 09/18/2009
1993 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon
I bought the car with 161,000 miles, now 234,000. The motor and auto tranny are excellent with good pick up and snappy shifts. Up to 31 mpg. 25-29 average. Very good for mileage and year. Car is easy to work on. The engineers definitly had regular people in mind when designing. This is my first Subaru and have driven it real hard. I highly recommend this vehicle for build quality, … reliability, low maintenance cost, and the amount of options you get.
Wonderful College and Family Car
4 out of 5 starsjxp293, 07/14/2009
1993 Subaru Impreza LS 4dr Wagon
I bought my 93 used in 2000 with 19K on the odometer. Now in 2009, it has 136K and the only maintenance done has been brakes/rotors (done myself) and a tuneup @ 90K. I had the piston slap issue (tick-tick noise) and that was fixed for $500. Otherwise, just oil changes every 4k. This car drives well, handles well and hauls a lot of stuff. I've remodeled most of my house and use this car … for getting supplies from lowes/etc. I highly recommend this car and Subaru in general. Be aware that Subaru models between '98 and '03 have head gasket issues, but the early to mid 90's cars (1.8/2.2L) are just solid.
1993 Impreza Highlights
Wagon
LS
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $156/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 25.2 cu.ft. |
all wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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