I'm not 100% sure about the 96 Impreza, but the later model Impreza WRX
5-spd can easily be made into RWD by simply removing the front half-shafts. That
might same some MPGs. Well, at least the car would be lighter.
Jim in Tucson
E85 EVO
13.6 MPG (OUCH!)
In a message dated 8/31/2008 9:25:55 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
chris@??? writes:
hi all,
i found an AWD car that can do some towing, to replace my ranger. a 1996
Subaru Impreza 5spd 2.2l
gasaroo showed paople getting high 20's for MPG, while others reported mid
20's, but my first check shows 24 MPG (not towing anything)
I guess I was hoping for a little better since it';s a 5 speed and i dont
drive like a maniac.
any thoughts or experiences on a OTM that has AWD and can do light towing
(at least 1200lbs)?
if I didnt need AWD, I'd get a 94 - 97 Miata and put in big brakes and
obviously some kind of FM power mods and have a do-it-all car, but the end of my
street is a water access point and I like to put my small boat in there every
so often. and we get snow a few times each winter.
also, any general subaru experiences would be great. so far, I notice the
car has a lot of torque at lower RPM,s from such a small displacement motor.
the impreza also tight and while not very sexy as a 4 door, has clean lines
and plenty of trunk space.
it only cost $1600 with 125k on the clock
anyone with any subaru (or other AWD/4WD) whats your everyday MPG?
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