Auto loans: gold 2020 Subaru Impreza Sport-tech in Farmbrook

Thinking of buying the 2020 Subaru Impreza Sport-tech?

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2020 Subaru Impreza Sport-tech for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2020 Subaru Impreza Sport-tech before you buy one anywhere.

Recalls and complaints

Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and forward collision avoidance; have those parts checked. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

Reading the spec sheet

Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.

A combined rating of 7.8 L/100 km works out to about 23 litres per 300 km. That works out to about $12.09 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles.

Good uses for the Impreza

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

Living with the Impreza

As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The EPA lists 595 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

A longer test drive

If the Impreza is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

Picking a year and a trim

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Running costs

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

A note on Farmbrook

We have no location in Farmbrook; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 509 km away. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Farmbrook.

Your move

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.