2015 SUBARU WRX

Most Fun For Under $30K With 4 Doors

Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 4 Safety Rating: 5 Technology Rating: 3 Value Rating: 5

I love most everything about the car. From the factory the only sore point in the Base model is the stereo. I lasted 3 months before the poor head unit and plastic speakers drove me to replacement. This car is a mod'rs dream. I've installed a short shift plate and AOS, but everything else is OEM until I get past the 3/36K mark. This is a great car for the money. Yes, road noise is above avg, but it is a sports car. Yes, there are a ton of interior rattles, but its what makes a Subaru a Subaru. Buy felt tape and use it. The handling is "wow". Power is very good. 6 Speed manual is good. If you have a spouse that is always asking "What's the third pedal for?", the CVT equipped cars are great performers. The only issues I've had are a whistling clutch throwout bearing when it is humid and gasoline smell. The dealer says the clutch works fine, but won't address the noise unless it gives out. Similar issue with the gas smell. If it starts leaking fuel on the ground or catches fire, they said bring it back in and they'll try to find the source. I carry around a 10 lb fire extinguisher. Right now I park it outside until is cools down and stops stinking up the garage. Those are the reasons for low dealership satisfaction. I had a mildly modified Acura TSX prior to the WRX. The WRX is clearly a more fun car.