basic history

Introduced in 1993, the Impreza has consistently been top rated. It is about the size of a Corolla or Civic. Over the years is has been available in 2, 4 and 5 door models, with all wheel drive or front wheel drive. Engines offered were a 1.8L and  2.2L.

2004: Minor and positive changes to the RS, TS, Outback models which was substancially remodeled in 2002. Changes include a new look to the dashboard components (vents, guages etc), upgraded brakes with EBD, Active front headrests, central power lock switch, no key hole in rear gate (wagons), new head and tail lights.
New colors, san Remo Red and Java Black. New WRX STi model available, see my wrxsti2004.com page

2003: very few changes. TS  gets cruise control, RS and Outback get keyless entry and dual vanity mirrors, RS gets trunk light, WRX gets illuminated ignition key ring and new limited production Sonic Yellow. Yellow is available in both sedan and wagon, but the sedan is only available with the rear spoiler and has a separate model code. App 1,500 yellow WRXs will be made.

2002 is the first major re-design of the Impreza line.

1993-2003? Visit the Archives

Impreza fits many budgets and lifestyles.
Same size as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Ford Focus etc
Impreza offers Subaru dependability, is the one of the few compact wagons available and is the only such vehicle to offer all-wheel-drive.
Standard 165 horsepower, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, CD player, power windows, locks and mirrors.

Outbacks? There are 2 Outbacks. Confused?

Impreza Outback Sport is a version of the Impreza (this page).
Legacy Outback is a version of the larger Legacy.

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Recommended Maintenance: New Car 1,000 mile break-in period- keep RPMs under 4000 (manual transmissions), vary speeds highway and city driving, avoid hard starts/stops, warm up and cool down engine, Be nice to it... it's new. 1st oil change 3000 miles/3 months Oil change: every 3,750 with normal urban on-off, stop-go driving or at least every 7,500 Tire rotation 7,500 miles 15,000 miles - minor service, inspection, air and other filter changes as necessary. 30,000 miles service with major fluids, spark plugs, (WRX 60,000) and filters change. 60,000 miles (WRX spark plugs) - repeat 30,000 105,000 miles replace timing belt.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT new Collapsible Pedals (gas, brake, clutch) to reduce foot risk in accidents new EBD Brakes: electronic brake Force distribution: varies front/rear braking new Active Front Headrests: reduce whiplash Front de-powered airbags 3-point lap and shoulder belts with Height Adjustable outboard shoulder harness for all (5) occupants. Internal Trunk Release (sedans),  emergency inside-trunk release handle Child seat Tethers, and Uniform Mounting Clips Childproof rear door locks and windows. Daytime running lights Crumple zones: front and rear Drop-down motor mounts Dual front, single rear door re-inforcements Anti-lock brakes

WARRANTIES Bumper-to-bumper: 3 year/36,000 mile Roadside assistance: 3 year/36,000 mile (1-800-261-2155) 3year/36,000 service adjustment (adjustment performed one time) 3year/36,000 mile Wear Item Warranty  brakes, clutch disc lining, wiper blades Powertrain: 5 year/ 60,000 mile Corrosion: 5 year/100,000 mile Wear and adjustment: 12 month/12,000 mile Does not cover wear or damage due to competitive driving

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2004 SPECIFICATIONS Outback Sport, TS Sport, RS sedan
2004 Specifications	RS Sedan	TS Sport wagon	Outback Sport wagon
ENGINE	2.5L 4 cyl boxer (same used in all other Subarus except WRX, STi) Aluminum heads and block SOHC 16 valve Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Horsepower/Torque	165@5600 rpm Horspeower 166@4000rpm Torque
Emissions	50 State LEV (low emission vehicle)
Curb weight	manual:2965 lbs auto:3020	manual:3045 auto 3100	manual: 3050 auto: 3105
Overall Length 173.8" Wheelbase: 99.4" Towing: 2000#	S	S	S
Width	68.5"	66.7"	67.3"
Height, overall	56.7"	58.5"	58.9"
Ground clearance	5.9"	5.9"	6.3"
Interior Headroom front/rear	38.6/36.7"	39.7/37.3"	39.7/37.3"
Interior Legroom front/rear	42.9/33.0"	42.9/33.7"	42.9/33.7"
EPA Interior Volume CF	87.6cf	90.5	90.4
EPA Cargo Volume CF	11cf trunk	27.9 rear seats up 61.6 rear seats down	27.9 rear seats up 61.6 rear seats down
Manual Transmission  5 speed (MT5) with viscous locking center differential,  Economy 21/28	S	S	S
Final gear ratio	manual: 4.11 auto: 4.44	manual: 3.9 auto: 4.11	manual: 3.9 auto: 4.11
Automatic transmission (4EAT) Economy: 22/28	0 electronically controlled AWD	0 electronically controlled AWD	0 electronically controlled AWD
(top) 2004 Features	RS sedan	TS Sport Wagon	Outback Sport Wagon
Brakes: 4 channel, 4 sensor ABS (anti-lock)	Front: 10.7" vented twin-caliper piston. Rear: 10.3" solid disc
Steering: variable assist, speed sensitive rack-and-pinion.	S	S	S
Turning radius: 35.4 ft Lock-to-lock: 3.0 turns	S	S	S
Wheels/tires:	16x6.5" 5 spoke alloy, 205/55R16 all season tire	15" steel with hubcap 295/60R15 all season	16x6.5" alloy, 205/55R16 all season tire
Suspension: McPherson-type strut, 4 wheel independent, Front and rear stabilizer bars	S Sport tuned	S	S Heavy-Duty Raised
Power windows, mirrors, locks new Central Door Lock switch replaces door switches	S, body color mirrors	S	S
Air Conditioning.	S	S	S
Key locations (wagon: with car battery dead and the rear gate locked, it can only be unlocked from inside the rear gate.. see owner's manual)	front doors, glovebox, trunk	front doors, glovebox	front doors, glovebox
Cruise control.	S	S	S
Headlights: Multi-reflector 4 beam halogen	S	S	S
Daytime running lights	S	S	S
Projector Beam Fog lights (redesigned for 04)	0	0	S
Sport exhaust pipe	S single tip	na	na
Two-Tone Paint (steel gray metallic lower accent/bumpers)	na	na	0
2004 Features	RS Sedan	TS Sport Wagon	Ouback Sport Wagon
Stereo	AM/FM/CD with 4 speakers new: left rear in-glass antenna replaces extendable mast
Keyless remote entry with: new audible chirp replaces honk	S	S new	S
Illuminated: interior trunk release handle glove box light trunk or cargo area light	S	S	S
Front fender: wide type	S	na	na
2 Cupholders: one in center console, one in the dashboard	S	S	S
Leather Steering wheel	S	na	na
Tinted windows	S	S	S
Outside temperature gauge	NA	NA	S
Wipers: variable speed interval	S	S	S
Rear defroster Wagon also has Rear Wiper, 1spd fixed interval	S	S	S
Rear seats armrest pass through, sedan Fold down rear seats, 60/40 fold down rear seats, wagons	S	S	S
Height adjustable driver's seat	S	S	S
Floor mats	S	0	S
Roof rack	na	rails only 0 cross bars	rails with cross bars
Vanity Mirror, dual	S	S	S
end 04 standard features/specs	RS Sedan	TS Sport Wagon	Outback Sport Wagon

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start 04 options

2004 Impreza Options These are factory installed prices.  Dealer installed prices may be higher due to labor and part costs. subject to change and correction.  looking to buy in the Seattle area? contact me
PACKAGES	RS Sedan	TS Sport Wagon	Outback Sport Wagon
Popular Equipment Group 3 - Outback Sport pk #3A, TS pkg #3B Rear cargo net, interior air filter, armrest extension $258 ($159)	na	0	0
Popular Equipment Group 4 (I5E) cargo bin, rubber floor mats $170 ($100)	na	na	0
Popular Equipment Group 2 (15B) Auto Dimming Mirror/Compass, Security System $413 ($253)	na	na	0
Popular Equipment Group 6 Rear cargo net, Cargo Area Spotlight $107 ($62)	na	na	0
Popular Equipment Group 5 (15F) Rear cargo bin, rubber floor mats, cargo area tray  $245 ($144)	na	0	na
Popular Equipment Group 1(15P) Cross bars, Splash Guards, Carpeted floor mats $379 ($226)	na	0	na
Protection Group (I5R) Rear Differential protector, Hood deflector, Rear window dust deflector $301 ($174)	na	0	0
Stereo: Premium Sound Package 2 (I5K), Upgraded speakers, subwoofer/amplifier, Tweeters. $395  ($300)	0	0	0
Stereo: Premium Sound Package 3 (15M) CD changer, upgraded speakers, subwoofer/amp, tweeters $795 ($600)	0	0	0
OPTIONS	RS Sedan	TS Sport wagon	Outback Sport wagon
Rear Spoiler sedan $395 ($297) wagon $359 ($233)	0	0	0
Security alarm upgrade (R2A), $230 ($150)	0	0	0
Armrest extension (K2B) $145 ($94)	0	0	0
Fog Lights (Q2A) $299 ($195)	0	0	S
Air filtration (K2A) $71 ($46)	0	0	0
Cargo area tray (M2A) $75 ($46)	na	0	S
Cargo area bin (M2D) $115 ($72)	na	0	0
Rear Differential Protector (P2C) $105 ($69)	0	0	0
Hood deflector - bug guard (P4B) $76 ($40)	0	0	0
Rear window dust deflector (Q2W) $120 ($78)	na	0	0
Rear bumper cover (P4D) $57 ($37)	na	0	S
Floor mats, carpeted (B2A) $75 ($46)	na	0	S
Floor mats, rubber (B2D) $55 ($33)	0	0	0
Trailer Hitch with receiver insert (Q2U) $295 ($192)	na	0	0
Mud Flaps, black unpainted $150 ($82)	0	0	na
Mud Flaps, Painted  Steel Gray Metallic $150 ($98)	na	na	0
Wheel locks (MSV) $39 ($26)	0	0	0
Rear cargo net (M2B) $42 ($27)	na	0	0
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror w/ Compass (KYE) $183 ($119)	na	na	0
Roof Rack Cross Bars (U2A) $179 ($111)	na	0	S
Cargo Area Spotlight, handheld (M3E) $65 ($39)	na	na	0
Alloy Wheels, 15" Brushed Aluminum, (H1A) $540  ($405)	S (16")	0	S (16")
Stereo: CD Changer (D2D) $520 ($390)	0	0	0
Stereo: Tweeters (D2C) $100 ($65)	0	0	0
Stereo: Upgraded speakers (D2A) $195 ($127)	0	0	0
Stereo: Subwoofer/amplifier (D2B) $267 ($174)	0	0	0
options	RS sedan	TS Sport wgn	Outback Sport wgn
Leather Shift knob manual trans: (LSB) $58  ($38) auto trans: (J2A) $115 ($75)	S	0	0
Titanium shift knob (IYG) $159 ($103).	0	0	0
Carbon Fiber patterned trim kit  ($350) $228)	0	0	0
Performance Muffler, dealer supplied only,  $375 not installed (#SOAA8377510)	0	na	na
Peformance Guage pack- manifold vacuum, oil temp, volts. Dealer supplied only. $638 not installed #H501FE012	0	na	na
Engine Block Heater.  list price plus installation $29.95,  Dealer supplied only	0	0	0
Front end cover (bra). list price $119.95  Dealer supplied only	0	0	0
Car Cover, list price $99.95, dealer supplied only Car Cover Bag, list price $9.95, dealer supplied only	0	0	0
Bumper Corner Molding, 2 pair. list price plus installation $58.00, Dealer supplied only	0	0	0
Options	RS sedan	TS Sport wagon	Outback Sport wagon

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start 04 colors
 

2004 IMPREZA COLORS All models come with cloth interior Leather can be added at the dealer
Color	TS Wagon Gray Knit Cloth	RS Sedan Dark Gray Flat woven cloth	Outback Sport Wgn 2tone Graystone lower accent Medium Gray Flat Woven cloth
Aspen White	A	A	A
Platinum Silver Metallic	A	A	A
San Remo Red Pearl new	A	A	A
Java Black Pearl new	-	A	-
Pacifica Blue Pearl new	A	A	A
Woodland Green Metallic	A	-	A
end 04 colors	TS wagon	RS sedan	Outback Sport wagon

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This page is maintained by Joe Spitz. Always inspect any car prior to purchasing. Not responsible for errors or ommisons. Comments, tips welcome.

Joe
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