Name: 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi
Brand: Subaru

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2004 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi

$ NA

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$4,675 - $8,100

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2004 BMW 3 Series

$4,050 - $5,400

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2004 Cadillac CTS

$3,250 - $9,175

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2004 Chrysler Crossfire

$4,975

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2004 Dodge Viper

$ NA

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2004 Ford Mustang

$3,975 - $15,750

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2004 Hyundai Tiburon

$3,100 - $3,300

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2004 Jaguar XK

$5,425 - $9,200

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2004 Mazda RX-8

$3,150 - $3,175

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CL

$5,725 - $7,900

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK

$4,575 - $8,150

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2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse

$3,100 - $3,950

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2004 Nissan Z

$ NA

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2004 Pontiac GTO

$8,500

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2004 Porsche 911

$13,000 - $28,975

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2004 Volkswagen GTI

$4,250 - $4,975

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Seating

2 front, 3 rear

Drive Wheels

AWD

Warranty

Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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sedan

5-speed Manual
6-speed Manual

2-liter 4 turbo (227 hp)
2.5-liter 4 turbo (300 hp)

Model History

2002-2008

2002 Redesign Year

One of the better small cars, the Impreza serves up a supple ride and enjoyable handling. Paired with a well-tuned suspension, sharp steering makes the car feels agile and fun to drive. Standard anti-lock brakes and all-wheel-drive provide confidence in slippery conditions. Road noise can grow wearisome on longer trips. Sedans lack a folding seatback, which is a common feature in this class. The rally-racing inspired WRX, with its 227-hp turbocharged engine, and the even more potent 300-hp WRX STi version are a blast to drive. Suspension revisions in 2006 and newer WRXs made handling at the limit trickier; no stability control was available.

2009-

Current Generation

A sporty version of the Impreza, the WRX's turbocharged engine provides quick and effortless acceleration, and the well-tuned suspension delivers a supple ride with agility. Its steering is sharp, but more demanding cornering elicits a bit too much body lean for a sports sedan. The STi is more powerful and much harder riding. It is a fierce performer, although not as agile as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. In later years, the base WRX has STi-like styling and some of the STi's suspension updates.

Subaru Impreza WRX/STi

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