There’s something truly special about a second-hand WRX STI without any modification whatsoever, don’t you think? This 2011 model can be regarded as a unicorn of sorts, and it’s a sweet ride thanks to the World Rally Blue paint and a clean history report with no mileage doctoring.
Currently showing just under 13,700 miles (22,048 kilometers), the hatchback with a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive features a clean title, service records, the owner’s manual, and three sets of keys. Listed on Cars & Bids with one day left at the time of writing, the go-faster Impreza also flaunts the window sticker with a total price of $38,933.
Manufactured at the Ota plant in Gunma where Subaru also makes the BRZ and GR 86 for Toyota, the car has been optioned from the factory with a cargo tray, two cargo nets, all-weather floor mats, a short-throw shifter, and a cat-back exhaust system. In preparation for the sale, the WRX STI had the timing belt and tires replaced, brake rotors resurfaced, and the oil changed.
Known flaws include a few superficial scratches on the wheels and rear bumper and a cracked windshield, but “the seller states he will repair or replace the windshield before the buyer picks up this vehicle.” Several outstanding recalls were performed as well for additional peace of mind.
For the 2011 model year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists two recalls in total. Both of them are for brake line corrosion, a condition that may result in longer-than-normal braking distances. In addition to the WRX STI, the Japanese automaker also had to fix the WRX, Impreza, and Forester from 2008 through 2014 model years.
When it was new, the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI used to produce 305 horsepower and 290 pound-feet (393 Nm) of torque at the crankshaft. Given the tip-top condition and relatively low mileage, the 2.5-liter turbo shouldn’t have lost any of its oomph in the 10-year period that passed since then.
Manufactured at the Ota plant in Gunma where Subaru also makes the BRZ and GR 86 for Toyota, the car has been optioned from the factory with a cargo tray, two cargo nets, all-weather floor mats, a short-throw shifter, and a cat-back exhaust system. In preparation for the sale, the WRX STI had the timing belt and tires replaced, brake rotors resurfaced, and the oil changed.
Known flaws include a few superficial scratches on the wheels and rear bumper and a cracked windshield, but “the seller states he will repair or replace the windshield before the buyer picks up this vehicle.” Several outstanding recalls were performed as well for additional peace of mind.
For the 2011 model year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists two recalls in total. Both of them are for brake line corrosion, a condition that may result in longer-than-normal braking distances. In addition to the WRX STI, the Japanese automaker also had to fix the WRX, Impreza, and Forester from 2008 through 2014 model years.
When it was new, the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI used to produce 305 horsepower and 290 pound-feet (393 Nm) of torque at the crankshaft. Given the tip-top condition and relatively low mileage, the 2.5-liter turbo shouldn’t have lost any of its oomph in the 10-year period that passed since then.