And probably makes a better daily driver anyways too haha. Not to say a WRX or STi are bad daily drivers but.... that gas mileage benefit though lololololol
I've daily driven both a 2.5i and STI. I can tell you the gas is so much better when driving the 2.5i. It also has more than enough power for a daily driver.
@@leslie7872 I must have a unicorn. Thirteen year-old Impreza with no powertrain issues. I've read all the horror stories about HG and automatic transmissions (4EAT and CVT,) failures, but mine purrs like a kitten.
I drive an 07 Impreza with 355k. I bought it at 330k because it blew a timing belt going down interstate at 75 mph because of failed timing belt tensioner. I’m a mechanic and did my research. Everyone seemed to think the engine needed to be replaced but after inspection of the piston heads and bent valves since it is interference engine I decided to just replace all 16 bent valves, valve seals, head gaskets and a timing belt kit. I had to reseat the valve guides as they had pushed out of their original position that caused some exhaust valves to not to seat firmly. It was risky because I couldn’t find info on anyone doing this and it working out. So far so good I love the car handles and drives great. Just took it on a road trip no problems. I recommend this car
I love my 06 2.5i and I actually enjoy driving it more than my cousin's WRX. The throttle response is extremely linear and the engine happily revves to the redline. With a turbo you get the lag then boosted up until you hit the speed limit or corner.
I have this same car only allot more modified. anything that can be done had been. Sway bars front and rear, endlinks poly bushings, struts shocks, brakes , hybrid intake, exaust. I love it and will never get rid of it. if your ever in my area would love to show you it.
I have a silver 5 speed '06 Outback Sport Special Edition wagon and appreciate this review. I've had it since last October and got it with 85k miles on it. Agree with everything in this review. It's no miata, but it's a ton of fun for a naturally aspirated car and has good weight distribution and with a whole lot more practicality. I've always loved how the wagons from 02-07 look, so much more than the sedans [sorry ;)]. You're right about the universal subie love. I have friends with WRXs but I still get respect just for having a clean older subaru wagon. Glad I'm not the only one that has the same brake feel. At least now I know that's just how they are. Was wondering if mine needed to be serviced with all that pedal travel and sponginess. Is your brake brace for the master cylinder? I've heard that and a pich stop upgrade are pretty welcome. I'm also on stock suspension but would like to look for some conservative upgrades; koni struts, fender braces and slightly thicker sway bars.
15:45 I can completely relate. I floored it during the rain at an open intersection... not knowing there was a sheriff heading my way... and I lost traction and was sideways probably for a full 2 seconds but nothing :) I probably would have been hella fined if I had a much faster car. Like this man says, it's so much fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
I have the same exact model and I’ve been wondering what to do to it, I love my car as it is my first car. I also want to learn how to work on it myself.
I love my car! Only real quibble for me as you mentioned is the throttle response. It is something I care a lot about in a car, and going from cable actuated to a less than perfect electronic throttle is a difficult adjustment
I’m looking at buying a 2007 Subaru Impreza pretty much stock the guy is a mechanic and claims to have done a fix up every 5000km, but the engine has around 257,000 km on it and was wondering if that is a bit much this if my first car and wanted to know if that was a good idea or not
Definitely not a good idea. Thats alot of kms & will end up a money pit. Buy something newer with less kilometres. You’ll save a fortune in the long run. Remember the poor man always pays twice.
It doesn’t matter what the car is you can make any car fast if your willing to spend money I’ve seen Honda’s and Subaru that can put muscle cars to shame
Just put in an aftermarket unit, stock speakers sound way better. Can't really get loud tho it'll distort. I have the speakers lying around so I'm going to change them. I had the system in my old forester
@@ctt544 the 2.5 RS was uninspiring in an automatic and had a whiny sound (may have just been this car) They had a wrx wagon 07 but it needs to go to the body shop first, and man the seats we're covered in dog hair. I think I want the WRX, but it kind of sucked to see it prior to prep for detailed. How much did you pay? What did the Carfax look like?
@@RedPillVegan I spent 9k on a 2006 wrx wagon. Very clean body and interior. The carfax/service records had oil changes every 3k miles and all proper service of timing belts and head gasket etc at the right intervals. I have never seen such extensive records before. It was a 1 owner who kept it stock save for a catback exhaust that has a slight rumble but nothing too crazy. I spent the 9 because of the service records and the quality of the vehicle. Hope that answers your questions
Christian K VERY helpful and i think you got a good deal. Service and maintenance is worth more than you can imagine. Still looking here, i do think i want the wrx more than the impreza NA engine.
I know im 1 year late on the comment but .. Not really its not the same block 2.5i has a open deck EJ253 block and the sti has a semi open deck (not closed but still) sti has lower compression ratio (that lets room for way more boost ) sti can handle 20lbs of boost on stock internals and the 2.5i can only hold max 5psi (above that you can blow up some stuff) besides all those things and the 6 speed manual trans that can hold up to 600hp and the electronic Diferential that you can choose to close or open with a button and some brakes and suspention maybe even the drive shaft i guess they are the same car lol … im a proud owner of a 2.5i btw (i had an sti before tho)
@@k9-unit-australia275 dude Ik a lot about cars, I have had more cars then everyone in your family combined haha but I honestly could care less about some tonka toy ha, I'm all about American muscle & would bet anything that my built 78 el camino would smoke any WRX that you put in front of it!
@@jeremiahc620 first of all we were talking about subarus and nobody asked what do you drive or what do you like … everyone here can like v8s too but thats not the point we were talking about how the 2.5i and the wrx and sti are different and not only missing the turbo Sistem dont get mad when people teach you because thats the only way to learn..by learning
@@danieltowita5505 first off your not teaching me shit ha & don't get butthurt cause someone has a muscle car that would eat those little rice burners & speaking of teaching somebody needs to teach you how to spell ha, it's *system 🤣
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The best thing I've learned about having a 07 2.5i is its much more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow
And probably makes a better daily driver anyways too haha. Not to say a WRX or STi are bad daily drivers but.... that gas mileage benefit though lololololol
If i were to get a first car, i would prefer to just get a naturally aspirated vehicle first to get the feel
I've daily driven both a 2.5i and STI. I can tell you the gas is so much better when driving the 2.5i. It also has more than enough power for a daily driver.
Yesss
Its not even slow, its just not fast.
Bought a 06 2.5 i - totaled - fixed it, now daily driving with 245k miles and still going strong. Love them boxers
I'm getting an 07 2.5i next Saturday and this review helped alot :)
I love Subaru's wether its an wrx, forester or outback. They build great cars.
I agree! I own a 2007 Subaru Impreza, always wanted one since I could remember.
Their engines are shit. Head gasket issue after head gasket issue.
Zac Fabbian swear
@@leslie7872 I must have a unicorn. Thirteen year-old Impreza with no powertrain issues. I've read all the horror stories about HG and automatic transmissions (4EAT and CVT,) failures, but mine purrs like a kitten.
I drive an 07 Impreza with 355k. I bought it at 330k because it blew a timing belt going down interstate at 75 mph because of failed timing belt tensioner. I’m a mechanic and did my research. Everyone seemed to think the engine needed to be replaced but after inspection of the piston heads and bent valves since it is interference engine I decided to just replace all 16 bent valves, valve seals, head gaskets and a timing belt kit. I had to reseat the valve guides as they had pushed out of their original position that caused some exhaust valves to not to seat firmly. It was risky because I couldn’t find info on anyone doing this and it working out. So far so good I love the car handles and drives great. Just took it on a road trip no problems. I recommend this car
I love my 06 2.5i and I actually enjoy driving it more than my cousin's WRX. The throttle response is extremely linear and the engine happily revves to the redline. With a turbo you get the lag then boosted up until you hit the speed limit or corner.
Do u know what the 0-60 is ?
I have this same car only allot more modified. anything that can be done had been. Sway bars front and rear, endlinks poly bushings, struts shocks, brakes , hybrid intake, exaust. I love it and will never get rid of it. if your ever in my area would love to show you it.
oh and it's going 223k miles and still going strong
CP Gamez24.7 instagram??
CP Gamez24.7 What kinda of maintence have you done during your time of ownership?
There's a 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i for $3200 with 213,000 miles. Head gasket replace at 113,000 . Thinking about it
I felt that broken ABS 😂 I love/hate when people think I have an sti, and I have to tell them “nah I’m not that cool”
Why would people think its an sti ? Im guessing you’re trying to make it look like an sti to get attention.
I have a silver 5 speed '06 Outback Sport Special Edition wagon and appreciate this review. I've had it since last October and got it with 85k miles on it. Agree with everything in this review. It's no miata, but it's a ton of fun for a naturally aspirated car and has good weight distribution and with a whole lot more practicality. I've always loved how the wagons from 02-07 look, so much more than the sedans [sorry ;)]. You're right about the universal subie love. I have friends with WRXs but I still get respect just for having a clean older subaru wagon.
Glad I'm not the only one that has the same brake feel. At least now I know that's just how they are. Was wondering if mine needed to be serviced with all that pedal travel and sponginess. Is your brake brace for the master cylinder? I've heard that and a pich stop upgrade are pretty welcome. I'm also on stock suspension but would like to look for some conservative upgrades; koni struts, fender braces and slightly thicker sway bars.
just bought one today, and i love it
undercover I’ll hopefully buy one tomorrow, we’ll see how it goes...
saving money for baby. will buy in 2 months
Do U know what the 0-60 is?
@@Caratea no idea i sold it and bought a wrx
@@Caratea i own a 5 speed and it’s somewhere around 7.5-8 seconds
I got a 5 speed , not complaining about the speed.
Do u know what the 0-60 is?
@@Caratea 3 working days
15:45 I can completely relate. I floored it during the rain at an open intersection... not knowing there was a sheriff heading my way... and I lost traction and was sideways probably for a full 2 seconds but nothing :) I probably would have been hella fined if I had a much faster car. Like this man says, it's so much fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
Hey do you mind sending me a BT Racing Decal also have a 07 Impreza would love to rep the channel thanks mans loved the review!
own a 07 1,4l subaru imprezza its slow yeah but its fun to drive.
I have the same exact model and I’ve been wondering what to do to it, I love my car as it is my first car. I also want to learn how to work on it myself.
Glad I stayed up and searched this up😂 great video man!
I love my car! Only real quibble for me as you mentioned is the throttle response. It is something I care a lot about in a car, and going from cable actuated to a less than perfect electronic throttle is a difficult adjustment
Bought one just like this, a 5 speed. Although I’ve never driven one. Stalled it three times but got it now and will probably stall later but it’s fun
To avoid stalling, just hit the clutch when braking
Loved this car man. It just sucks they had so many mechanical problems
I’m looking at buying a 2007 Subaru Impreza pretty much stock the guy is a mechanic and claims to have done a fix up every 5000km, but the engine has around 257,000 km on it and was wondering if that is a bit much this if my first car and wanted to know if that was a good idea or not
Definitely not a good idea. Thats alot of kms & will end up a money pit. Buy something newer with less kilometres. You’ll save a fortune in the long run. Remember the poor man always pays twice.
How about mechanical reliability?
It doesn’t matter what the car is you can make any car fast if your willing to spend money I’ve seen Honda’s and Subaru that can put muscle cars to shame
I have had this car two days i miss the h6 sooo much more power.
What wheels do you have on your impreza?
Would a turbo be a bad idea for this car?
Yes it can only handle 6 or 7 psi before blowing up
I just got a 07 Impreza sedan does the led headlights work for it
cut out the muffler there you go +50hp
How is the stock sound system in this 07 Imprezas?
Kyle Barner decent nothing special regular older stock sound
Just put in an aftermarket unit, stock speakers sound way better. Can't really get loud tho it'll distort. I have the speakers lying around so I'm going to change them. I had the system in my old forester
The 06 impreza stock sound system was terrible to me personally, I threw in new door speakers and a head unit, no regret whatsoever
You still make videos man I checked your thing and you posted this 2 years ago. Come back man I’ll sub to you you seem to be cool and chill. 😎.
Awesome video, subscribed!
about to get one
There's a one-owner near me with 117000 miles for $8,000
112k I'm going to check it out tomorrow if I get it I'll let you know. videos like this always bring people who are looking or just bought lol.
Hope you got it!
I've been looking and just bought a 2006 wrx wagon. Was looking at the base models or a legacy gt but was lucky to find a deal
@@ctt544 the 2.5 RS was uninspiring in an automatic and had a whiny sound (may have just been this car)
They had a wrx wagon 07 but it needs to go to the body shop first, and man the seats we're covered in dog hair. I think I want the WRX, but it kind of sucked to see it prior to prep for detailed.
How much did you pay?
What did the Carfax look like?
@@RedPillVegan I spent 9k on a 2006 wrx wagon. Very clean body and interior. The carfax/service records had oil changes every 3k miles and all proper service of timing belts and head gasket etc at the right intervals. I have never seen such extensive records before. It was a 1 owner who kept it stock save for a catback exhaust that has a slight rumble but nothing too crazy. I spent the 9 because of the service records and the quality of the vehicle. Hope that answers your questions
Christian K VERY helpful and i think you got a good deal. Service and maintenance is worth more than you can imagine. Still looking here, i do think i want the wrx more than the impreza NA engine.
06 Pontiac Torrent review coming soon?
can do
@@btracing6254 same decal me brotha
id go with the civic but the seats are dogshit. the corolla is boring. i might go with this
Good video
What's the automatic transmission in these?
Its automatic
A 4 speed auto which has been used in Subaru's for a very long time before the CVT came in...
What is the fuel like? MPG ?
I get about 23 mpg on average with mine, and a fill up is about 35 bucks depending on gas prices...
Does the sport edition come with turbo?
No, only wrx and sti
And GT
Seriously???😂😂😂🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Dude it's the same engine lol the only difference is the turbo which is why the WRX/STI are faster!
I know im 1 year late on the comment but .. Not really its not the same block
2.5i has a open deck EJ253 block and the sti has a semi open deck (not closed but still) sti has lower compression ratio (that lets room for way more boost ) sti can handle 20lbs of boost on stock internals and the 2.5i can only hold max 5psi (above that you can blow up some stuff) besides all those things and the 6 speed manual trans that can hold up to 600hp and the electronic Diferential that you can choose to close or open with a button and some brakes and suspention maybe even the drive shaft i guess they are the same car lol … im a proud owner of a 2.5i btw (i had an sti before tho)
You obviously have no idea. Why comment on something you know nothing about. The engines are like chalk & cheese
@@k9-unit-australia275 dude Ik a lot about cars, I have had more cars then everyone in your family combined haha but I honestly could care less about some tonka toy ha, I'm all about American muscle & would bet anything that my built 78 el camino would smoke any WRX that you put in front of it!
@@jeremiahc620 first of all we were talking about subarus and nobody asked what do you drive or what do you like … everyone here can like v8s too but thats not the point we were talking about how the 2.5i and the wrx and sti are different and not only missing the turbo Sistem dont get mad when people teach you because thats the only way to learn..by learning
@@danieltowita5505 first off your not teaching me shit ha & don't get butthurt cause someone has a muscle car that would eat those little rice burners & speaking of teaching somebody needs to teach you how to spell ha, it's *system 🤣