Subaru Impreza I Coupe (GFC) 2.0 Turbo (211 Hp) 4WD

Subaru Impreza:

The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that has been manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru since 1992. It was introduced as a replacement for the Leone, with the predecessor's EA series engines replaced by the new EJ series. It is now in its sixth generation.
Subaru has offered a 5-door hatchback body variant since 2008. The firm also offered a coupe from 1995 until 2001, a 4-door sedan up to the fifth generation, and a 5-door wagon from the Impreza's introduction which was replaced by a hatchback with the third generation in 2008. Mainstream versions have received "boxer" flat-four engines ranging from 1. 5- to 2. 5-liters, with the performance-oriented Impreza WRX and WRX STI models upgraded with the addition of turbochargers. Since the third generation series, some markets have adopted the abbreviated Subaru WRX name for these high-performance variants. The first three generations of Impreza were also available with an off-road appearance non-SUV package called the Outback Sport, exclusive to the North American market. For the fourth generation, this appearance package was raised up to be subcompact crossover SUV and renamed the XV , and is sold internationally. Colloquially, the car is sometimes referred to as Scooby....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I Coupe (GFC) Overview:

Subaru Impreza (I Coupe (GFC)). With 290 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Community Verdict

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Allowed: 47% Neutral: 20% Issues: 33%

3.3 / 5

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Read What Owners Say

👍 POSITIVE

Either the pictures are super well framed and heavily edited, or that thing's aging like a fine wine, because for 360k it looks clean as fuck. Great find mate, take care of her - hope she serves you well! :D

😐 NEUTRAL

Subaru of Theseus at this point, amiright?

😐 NEUTRAL

need more posts like this, some cars can just keep on giving lol. Since you have the owner history, did she have any notable flings? who had it for the least amount of time vs longest? looks like she needs a new front subframe or lower control arm on the passenger side with the front wheel biased towards the rear of the fender... common understeer mistake prob made more than once there.. h

👍 POSITIVE

Hahah I love it, good luck dude

👍 POSITIVE

Oh that’s just perfect in every way.

👍 POSITIVE

I always looked down on Subaru until I got one, thing is a tank so far

👎 NEGATIVE

2015 Crosstrek went through 3 CVTs and a set of headgaskets before we traded it in at 150,000km. All maintenance done religiously. Fuck Subarus.

👎 NEGATIVE

Every Subaru my family has owned has eaten oil, cv axles and/or had a major transmission failure before 120k miles. I think the brand is way overhyped because they popularized AWD as a standard offering in their base models.

👍 POSITIVE

My last one hit 338k miles. It ate 8-9 CV axles but engine and transmission and components were original. Oil every 4k mi, trans at 60k mi intervals, transfer case the same. Plugs at 75k mi intervals. Thats it.

👍 POSITIVE

Had several Subarus over the years, Outbacks and Crosstreks. They’re solid. Never had any real issues with them. Only got rid of “older” ones to trade in for newer/different models.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Efficiency-focused engine (90 hp), ideal for city commuting.
• Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 12.3 sec).
• Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
• Standard trunk space (365 L) suitable for daily needs.

Cons:

• Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Coupe (GFC): 1995 - 2000).

General:
Brand:	Subaru
Model:	Impreza
Generation:	I Coupe (GFC)
Modification (Engine):	2.0 Turbo (211 Hp) 4WD
Start of production:	1996
End of production:	2000
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Coupe
Seats:	5
Doors:	2

Engine:
Power:	211 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:	105.8 Hp/l [Same length.]
Torque:	290 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:	EJ20 T More details about the engine EJ20 T
Engine displacement:	1994
Number of cylinders:	4
Engine configuration:	Boxer
Number of valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel injection system:	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:	Turbocharger
Valvetrain:	DOHC
Engine oil capacity:	4.5 l
Engine layout:	Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:	92 mm mm
Piston Stroke:	75 mm mm
Compression ratio:	8:1

Performance:
Fuel Type:	Petrol (Gasoline)

Space:
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:	365 l

Size:
Length:	4350 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:	1690 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:	1410 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:	2520 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:	1470 mm
Rear (Back) track:	1450 mm

Powertrain:
Drive wheel	All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears	5
Transmission type	Manual
Front brakes	Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakes	Disc
Assisting systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering	Hydraulic Steering
Front suspension	Wishbone
Rear suspension	Several levers and rods