This is my first subaru and it gives me more smiles per miles than any other vehicle ive owned. As much as i appreciate the sti i would like one more that i use just for track runs. But for 2011, the wrx is now more differentiated from the impreza. We drive the king of high performance affordable cars. The ultimate subaru impreza, the wrx sti is the apt intro into the world of supercars. Aftermarket parts that fit a 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti sedan 2. Boasting a market share that has been growing yearly since 2011, subaru is a hugely popular brand. Mar 27, 2020 the 2020 wrx sti nbr challenge car tests at fuji speedway in february. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. A built 400whp 2004 sti and a stage 2 2011 wrx, both daily drivers, cruisin the countryside. The quirkiness of models past is less apparent here, and the everyday driver will feel more at home in these performance imprezas. Torsen rear and driver controlled center diff which still allows the torque split to be.
Perhaps it is unfair to consign the lastgeneration subaru impreza wrx sti to a place in history best occupied by the likes of new coke and the pet rock. For the first few minutes you drive it, the subaru wrx sti can be kind of a pain in the ass. Every apprehension i had about it i could say was definately in my mind. The 2015 subaru wrx sti can outrun bmws and mercedesbenzes on the track for a lot less money. I did test drive a few wrx stis before i bought the 2010 also, bu. I now have 45k miles on it as a daily driver 25mile. It was time for my daily driver, like me, to grow up.
Gas mileage isnt bad for a turbocharged 4 cylinder car. I dont mind the the criticism, but its my car that i will be buying so i am just wondering. While it will certainly work as a daily driver and grocery hauler, it. Car is a little tight with room when having three kids.
This was the scenario the first time we track tested a 2011 subaru wrx sti sedan. The car will mainly be used as a daily driver but i like modding cars so im trying to find what would be the best daily driver while offering good performance and modability. Where oc is the standard and boxer engines rule the world. The numbers on the headsup display confirmed what our butts sensed, that this allwheeldrive, 305horsepower. Search preowned 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti listings to find the best local deals. What you need to know about daily driving a subaru wrx. Taking it just to stage 2, it becomes an unusually responsive car for a turbo with 300wtq at 3000rpm and awd. Unlike a lot of hardcore sports sedans, the subaru wrx is a car you can definitely enjoy using as a daily driver. The higheroutput sti also gets some fairly big changes for the 2011 model year. And as an all around good car to drive the wrx is my pick. 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. Read about the 2011 subaru impreza wrx in this first drive. I just test drove the wrx, and was wondering how the sti would stand as a daily driver. The wrx and sti are both based on subaru s impreza compacts.
The wrx makes for a better daily driver, the sti is more trackracefocused. All nice cars, the evo is probably fastest, but the sti is a little more daily driver friendly and its pretty close to the performance of the evo, plus it looks nicer. Used 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti for sale with photos. Sometimes i have to go to the next town over from mine for work. That one word sums up the experience of driving the. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Im currently on the stock downpipe with a single exit catback. Daily driver civic type r, focus rs, subaru wrx sti self. The 2011 subaru impreza is available in fourdoor sedan and fourdoor hatchback body styles. Mar 31, 2011 the ultimate subaru impreza, the wrx sti is the apt intro into the world of supercars. May 17, 2018 but i wasnt about to give up having a fun daily driver altogether. Had the 370z for awhile now and been doing alot been doing research about modding it and seems theres not much you can do to gain more power without going f. I dont do any racing, but have always enjoyed cars that are faster than the norm.
Specifically the model year 2011 to 2015 with over 100,000 miles. Subaru has a knack for continuous improvement on its vehiclesparticularly its performanceminded impreza wrx and sti. I currently drive a 2010 wrx, upgraded from a 2005 impreza, so i can compare those modelsyears. Ive been considering doing it but im a little worried about drone, dependability and what not. Used 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti 4door for sale in new. Built to be a track enthusiast car but reliable as a daily driver as well. Just had a question for anyone that has a catless wrx as a daily. As an avid subaru fanowner my wife was shocked at how underwelming the sti was and she legitimately prefers her 2012 wrx to a 2017 sti.
This 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti hatchback was sold new in minnesota and was recently acquired by the selling dealer. Make sure to like, comment and share the video and dont forget to subscribe so you dont miss new and great content. Knees are hurting everytime i get out, can only fit one person in. The reliability is very high in my experience with a 2004 wrx wagon 8yrs90k and 2005 legacy gt wagon which shares the same motor as 2012 wrx 140k miles and counting. I have had daily drivers beaters in the past but they end up sitting in the drive way. Yet for all its cornering prowess, the 2011 sti doesnt punish you during the daily commute, with the shocks and spec c. In addition to sampling the revised 2011 subaru impreza wrx, we got to see the 2011 impreza wrx sti. It is finished in dark gray metallic over a black leather and alcantara interior, and power comes from a turbocharged 2. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti limited. The stock suspension, particularly on the 04, is pretty reasonable. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos.
Heres why my search for a daily driver ended with a. I currently own a 20 frs and its been fun for a a few years, but i have 3 kids and i just need a better daily driver to be honest. We have 21 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2 1owner cars, and 33 personal use cars. Jul 27, 2011 2011 subaru wrx sti is a daily driver with features to get excited about the ubiquitous star of the world rally championship circuit and edgy xgames competition has brought even more excitement. As a daily driver with a performance slant, the wrx makes a lot of sense, but even though subaru claims the thing will get 19 25 cityhighway miles per gallon, dont bet on it during normal. Subaru wrx as daily driver the leading glock forum and. Im looking at getting a wrx as my daily driver but i live in. Used 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti limited for sale on. Click here to read our first drive of the updated 2011 subaru wrx sti.
For daily driving i love my wrx and actually prefer it over the sti. The 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti now carries an intimidating road presence. Subaru s limitedproduction machine carries a hefty price tag, but the upgrades sti has applied to the vehicle take the current wrx to unprecedented heights. After two days behind the wheel of every new wrxwrx sti sedan variant, i am seriously considering one of these cars for my daily drive. I have now had the car almost 3 full years and it has 35,5xx miles and it has not given me one single problem. Daily driver civic type r, focus rs, subaru wrx sti. Ive been a fan of the subaru wrx ever since the street version of subarus world rally championship car hit american streets in 2002. Both have awd which makes it great in all weather conditions the s2k and z are both nice, the s handles better the zs a little faster, neither make great daily drivers imo. Im looking to buy a 2018 wrx and im unsure if i should go for the wrx or the sti. The 2011 subaru impreza wrx and wrx sti are fast, fun cars to drive in any situation, and theyre comfortable, safe, and practical enough for smallfamily use. If you are looking for fast lap times and a daily driver with booming sound, this is your car. 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.
It was a fun weekend driver, incredable handling, great power and reliable. I ultimately will test drive an sti, but am just looking for opinions and people who have been in my shoes. While it will certainly work as a daily driver and grocery hauler, it comes into its own on a curvy back road or any straight away. I have 200k on it and it still runs as strong as it did the day i got her a few years ago. I drive about the same kind of miles you do for work. I didnt need too much more space, but rather just enough to cram the kids and their sports equipment in the back. Thats because the performance version of subaru s impreza has been a favorite of enthusiasts. The guys talk about the subaru sti while taking it for a quick blast around the track. But i wasnt about to give up having a fun daily driver altogether. The wrx can do the track but it feels like a good daily driver too.
If you read consumer reports, the wrx sti models get subaru s lowest marks for predicted reliability. Find the best used 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti near you. Handles awesome in snow unless there is 5 inches plus on road. Within the subaru family, a cvt wrx is probably better choice given the criteria posted.
See what power, features, and amenities youll get for the money. Gain insight into the 2011 impreza wrx sti from a walkaround and road test to. About to pull the trigger on either a new wrx or an almost new sti. I know this may not be an sti, however i found a decently priced wrx.
Used 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti limited pricing for. If the above list doesnt exactly match your needs, then there are a lot of other great alternatives out there. Crawford xgames rally cross motor purchased and dropped in. So said the random guy at the farmers market when the five of us parked the 2018 subaru wrx sti and piled out of the car. It feels much sharper than early cvts did, and if youre looking at the prospect of commuting in your wrx every day, you probably wont regret the decision not to stick with the manual transmission. Heres why my search for a daily driver ended with a subaru wrx. Find 400 used subaru impreza wrx sti listings at cargurus. The wrx sti offers allwheeldrive traction and jawdropping acceleration, and still. Subaru pushes revised wrx sti to limit for grueling. Reviewing the perfect daily sti yes, we have found the perfect daily subaru wrx sti.
My commute is 2 hours a day over a combination of highway and backroads. I was wondering how many of you out there upgraded from the wrx to an sti. It teaches the budding high performance driver to be precise and to be quick at that. Built to be a bullet proof flex fuel track monster.