Used 1998 Subaru Impreza Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Impreza, so we've included reviews for other years of the Impreza since its last redesign.
My '97 Outback Sport
dbfrmarc, 08/22/2011
1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Wagon AWD
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Well lets start with the fact that this is my first car but I have driven many cars before but I love this car. I can take turns down mountain passes at 85 and this car wont have a problem doing it. I dont get great mpg but my work is at the top of a mountain and so i drive up and down a mountain pass everyday so i didnt expect it to be great. All my family has replaced on it is the clutch system and a transmission bearing. Considering this car has 269,000 miles on it, im pretty damn impressed by it. We also replaced the stereo system but if you dont feel you need an extra loud stock stereo, I would recommend this car to anyone and everyone.
15 years and counting
thomas68, 02/24/2011
1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Wagon AWD
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought the car new. It has never left me stranded. Have had to replace multiple CV Axles. The car has been spring leaks like crazy the last few years and I have had to replace just about all the hoses, gaskets and seals. That said it is still fun to drive and the engine runs as smoothly as the day i bought it. If you find one for sale by owner that has all the maintenance records you will probably be getting yourself a great car for around $3,000.
1998 Subaru Impreza for sale near you
2 of 2 listings
- Outback Sport WagonMSRP: $4,9951,674 mi away
- L WagonMSRP: $2,9951,746 mi away
As reliable as death and taxes
denisen, 07/28/2004
1998 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Wagon AWD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My third Subaru. The all wheel drive is a dream. If you mess up and go around a corner too fast in the rain, this car holds on to the ground like it has CLAWS. Short of recklessness, it just does not skid. We bought it used with 30K miles and have put 15K more on it. It has only had routine maintainance (includidng new belts) and it has never faltered. With it's styling my friends thought it was new, not six years old! I guess that's good, because I'll be driving it for many more years. A little too much road noise is it's only fault.
First Car, First Love
cameronkelly82, 06/21/2014
1998 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4dr Wagon AWD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After months of reading the reviews on Edmunds my parents had enough and bought the Outback without my knowledge. I was mad for all of a second. I truly loved this car. Purchased at 135,000 I took it to 180,000 without a single problem be for it was murdered in a hit and run accident. Gas milage averaged 23 mpg's consistently. I had the joy of taking it to the snow ALOT, and not a single problem. If this car didn't get hit I would be giving it to my kids (I'm 21). A great first car the roof racks are great for surfboards, the seats lay flat for the snowboards, Mt. Bikes, Skimboards, dogs, and naps if you lay diagonally. If you have the chance this is a great first car!
Oil Leak
thunder22, 03/20/2014
1998 Subaru Impreza L 4dr Wagon AWD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
When I purchased this car I knew it had an oil leak but for a 1998 with 57,000 I didn't car. I've had it for four years now and have hardly had any problems with it. I didn't have the money when i bought it to repair the oil leak (broke college kid) Finally got it fixed four yrs later and it has 105,000 wheel bearings had to be replaced but other than that i haven't had to invest much into it. for 18 yrs old she runs great!! And i plan on keeping her till she dies