Over the years, its been offered in three different body styles, including a fourdoor sedan, a fivedoor hatchback. In edmunds testing, a manualequipped wrx posted a speedy 5. What you need to know about daily driving a subaru wrx. In 2016, higgins again broke the record in a modified wrx sti. This is my first subaru and it gives me more smiles per miles than any other vehicle ive owned. I dont mind the the criticism, but its my car that i will be buying so i am just wondering. Users ranked 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti against other cars which they droveowned. A powerful turbocharged engine and excellent allwheel drive chassis come at a very affordable price in a car that is comfortable as both a daily driver and weekend track thrasher. One rare late model to look out for is the sti limited, of which 800 sold in the u. Search from 633 subaru impreza wrxs for sale, including a used 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti sedan, a used 2007 subaru impreza wrx sti, and a used 2007 subaru impreza wrx sti sedan. Subaru plans hot new 400 horsepower boxer turbo for nextgen. With base, premium, and limited trims tightly grouped in terms of features and price, wrx buyers will want to look. The subaru wrx and wrx sti have grunt, attitude and performance. The used 2014 subaru impreza wrx sedan is offered in the following styles.
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A new or used subaru impreza wrx for sale on ebay has two versions when it comes to the drivetrain. Which hot hatch or sports sedan would become my new daily driver. Used 2012 subaru impreza wrx sti for sale in dallas, tx. Get the best deals on subaru impreza cars when you shop the largest online selection at. Reviewing the perfect daily sti yes, we have found the perfect daily subaru wrx sti. Subaru wrx sti, one of 2 cars competing with the audi as a daily driver. A cobb accessport makes a subaru wrx a better daily driver sure, it adds features and improves performance, but that doesnt help when youre stuck in traffic. In my experience and in agreement with the others, both are too much car for a first car. The 2016 subaru wrx cranks out 265 hp, while the sti boosts it up to 305 hp. The stock suspension, particularly on the 04, is pretty reasonable.
I do not want a wrx, since this is for my daily driver. Its expensive for just 305 horses but its quick, nimble, comfortable, and generally just fun. After driving many car in this class, it really is. What are the best mods for daily driver and fun for the buck. Dec 15, 2016 subaru wrx sti, one of 2 cars competing with the audi s4 as a daily driver.
Packed with a turbocharger that works with a largecapacity intercooler to boost output and response, the wrx sti features a highflow intake and lowrestriction exhaust to deliver 310 horsepower and 290 poundfeet of torque to all four wheels for intense acceleration. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 29 2005 impreza models nationwide. Calvin from gaspedalgarage was kind enough to let us. The wrx sti s engine is larger and of an older design than most of todays hot fourcylinders, which, in combination with the subaru s short gearing, means it is the least frugal in its class. Every millimetre of the subaru wrx and wrx sti is built for excitement. Nov 11, 2009 i just test drove the wrx, and was wondering how the sti would stand as a daily driver. Shop 2012 subaru impreza wrx sti vehicles for sale in vicksburg, ms at cars. Bid for the chance to own a originalowner 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Edmunds has 159 used subaru impreza wrxes for sale near you, including a 20 impreza wrx base hatchback and a 20 impreza wrx sti sedan ranging in price from. Since then, the maker has committed to increasing traction by producing the car in allwheel drive. Care was taken not to harm the environment when taking this photo. The subaru wrx is a super well rounded sedan that offers a turbo engine and manual transmission. These days, the new car market is saturated with affordable sports cars that double as almostuncompromised daily drivers. The 2019 subaru wrx sti is here, and potential buyers want to know is the car a good daily driver.
Owners can use it as an allweather daily driver that can haul a small family and still provide the parents with some fun behind the wheel. I go over every inch of this 2019 subaru sti to give you everything you need to make the best. Heres why my search for a daily driver ended with a subaru wrx. The 2020 subaru wrx received the highest possible 2019 safety rating from iihs when equipped with eyesight and steering. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 237 impreza wrx models in utica. Shop 2005 subaru impreza vehicles for sale at cars. Subaru has packed so much into the wrx that it may not be worth it for a daily driver to jump to the sti when you weigh all the angles. Feb 22, 2020 the brands current japanspec wrx sti is powered by a tweaked and tuned version of the impreza wrxs 2. For years, stateside driving enthusiasts were tortured by overseas reports touting the 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti, the turbocharged rallywinning machine from japan. Each subaru wrx for sale is made with a frontengine design. Shop subaru impreza wrx vehicles for sale in utica, ny at cars.
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The fourthgeneration subaru wrx has gotten a lot of positive attention for its sporty driving dynamics, but is it a car you can enjoy on a daily basis, too. Originalowner 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti for sale on bat. Not that the wrx fans wouldnt love it if someday subaru saw fit to sell a slammed, widened, more tautly suspended outback with an sti motor. Which model year is the best for subaru impreza cars.
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The 2002 wrx world rally experimental and 2004 wrxsti subaru tecnica international have gained weight and comfort over the past 17 years, but their original message of ferocious performance stuffed into a dailydriver package still rings true. Love the hatch style and practicality of the vehicle. I currently drive a 2010 wrx, upgraded from a 2005 impreza, so i can compare those modelsyears. I just test drove the wrx, and was wondering how the sti would stand as a daily driver. Jan 01, 2017 welcome subscribe we try to go in depth on certain aspects of driving your sti to work, the movies, grocery shopping and some rallycross too. Subaru wrx sti, one of 2 cars competing with the audi s4 as a. Used 2014 subaru impreza wrx sedan pricing for sale. I heard that they both drive the same in low rpms, and it is no use getting if you are not going to race it. Nov, 2018 the subaru wrx sti is a very versatile performance sedan.