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SUBARU WRX Used Car Review

The WRX holds cult status in Australia thanks to its affordable marriage of all-wheel-drive traction and turbocharged power. Its reputation was also formed from the success of the Impreza WRX in the world rallying championship during the 1990s, where it became particularly famous in the hands of late Scottish rally legend Colin McRae. The fastest version is badged STI - for Subaru Tecnica International. The latest generation model, launched in 2014, dropped the Impreza part of the name.

Pros

Cons

  • Potent combination of all-wheel drive and turbo power
  • WRX STI's rapid performance
  • WRX's relatively comfortable ride
  • Great value performance package
  • Interiors lack premium feel
  • Turbo lag can affect initial throttle response
  • Understeer at faster cornering speeds
  • Notchy manual gearshift action
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Top2013 SUBARU WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

$14,499Negotiable
Tamworth, NSW

Yesterday

Top2015 SUBARU WRX PREMIUM (AWD) CVT AUTO 8 SPEED 4D SEDAN

$24,500
Lakemba, NSW

Yesterday

Top2017 SUBARU WRX PREMIUM (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

$36,888
Perth, WA

6 hours ago

Top2012 SUBARU WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$53,500
Upper Coomera, QLD

4 hours ago

Top2013 SUBARU WRX G3 PREMIUM Wide body

  • 20000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

$28,500 139ks on body and 20,000ks on engine Over 4 months rego left. Engine was rebuilt 20,000ks ago with forged internals and pistons. Test drives are available for serious buyers only. Deposits will be taken for test drives. I’ve had the car for over 2 years and only drove it on the weekends. I am the third owner. I’ve had a lot of plans for this car unfortunately I never had the time to go through with the plans as I’ve been very busy with work. Honestly, it’s sad to see it go, I’m not real

$28,500
Glenwood, NSW

20/04/2024

Top2013 SUBARU WRX RS40 (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$32,500Negotiable
North Ward, QLD

23/04/2024

2012 SUBARU WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$53,500
Upper Coomera, QLD

4 hours ago

2022 SUBARU WRX (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 25954 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 2.4L

This top of the range Subaru WRX ts is in immaculate condition. First registered in September 2022. *Serviced by Subaru, log books and manuals available *Has black Hassla JDW rims *Original, new OME rims available ........ negotiable *Professional ceramic paint protection *Window tint done *Genuine Subaru boot liner and carpet mats One mature lady owner, never thrashed, always garaged, Have decided an SUV suits my needs more but absolutely love this great car and enjoyed driving it.

$48,500
Craigburn Farm, SA

6 hours ago

2017 SUBARU WRX PREMIUM (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

$36,888
Perth, WA

6 hours ago

2016 SUBARU WRX PREMIUM (AWD) CVT AUTO 8 SPEED 4D SEDAN

$32,000
Mount Druitt, NSW

7 hours ago

2012 SUBARU WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 250231 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Selling due to new car purchase Car runs like a dream, last service approx 5000kms ago, predominantly highway driving. Some minor cosmetic damage: Small chips on bonnet Plastic on back doors starting to wear Minor rubbing on back driver side bumper Minor graze on front driver side bumper Leather seats still in perfect condition, everything electronic in working condition with no issues. Transmission was replaced at 180k before previous owner. Personalised plates will be removed before sal

$22,500Negotiable
Harristown, QLD

9 hours ago

2015 SUBARU WRX PREMIUM (AWD) CVT AUTO 8 SPEED 4D SEDAN

  • 106000 km
  • Sedan
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Immaculate kept car, single owner. Low Kms. Only reason selling is because of an upgrade.

$27,500Negotiable
Croydon Park, NSW

Yesterday

Subaru 2012

  • 95000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

95,000 Very low kms, factory original never been modified. Timing belt done by previous owner and I have just installed a new excedy heavy duty clutch 5months ago still under warranty. Premium pack includes leather seats,sunroof, floor mats(also got short throw gear shift which was optional from factory) Tinted windows 1year rego New Apple car play with reverse camera installed aswell Always parked undercover. This is probably the cleanest wrx you will find on here has a slight mark on front bu

$29,500
Bass Hill, NSW

Yesterday

2013 SUBARU WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

$14,499Negotiable
Tamworth, NSW

Yesterday

2015 SUBARU WRX PREMIUM (AWD) 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 127000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Selling my pristine MY16 Subaru WRX Premium due to change in circumstances.In excellent condition with all the extras. No finance owing, ready for immediate sale upon inspection. Features include: - Leather Seats - Sunroof - 2x Keys - STI Wing - Harmon Kardon sound - Genuine Subaru boot liner and boot lip protector - Genuine Subaru floor mats - Perrin Shifter bushing - Perrin Shifter stop - Perrin Steering damper lockdown - GFB Response History: Always garaged, with a full-service history. It

$29,000Negotiable
Parramatta, NSW

Yesterday

2015 SUBARU WRX PREMIUM (AWD) CVT AUTO 8 SPEED 4D SEDAN

$24,500
Lakemba, NSW

Yesterday

Subaru WRX STI top of the range.

  • 56000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

This Subaru WRX STI is the last one that was made in that model. They are not making these anymore great asset. Full service history from Subaru 1 owner.

$50,000
Brighton, TAS

Yesterday

2011 SUBARU WRX PREMIUM (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN, 5 seats MY12

  • 92800 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2011 premium wide body WRX. original 92800 KMs. $15000 in modifications. full engineers report for all modifications costing $6000. service log book up to date. done less than 15000kms with mods. sunroof. 215 atw kw on 98. 231 atw kw on E85. larger front callipers with slotted rotors. custom black and gold WRX number plate. cobb computer beside dash. coil over suspension all round. stainless exhaust to quad mufflers and titanium tips. so much more. one of the best g3 WRX in Adelaide. pristine e

$32,500
Hahndorf, SA

Yesterday

SUBURU WRX

  • 304100 km
  • Sedan

2009 Subaru Impreza WRZ Premium AWD Sedan Manual 6 speed in black. Reluctant sale of a fantastic vehicle parting with its only owner. Only easy highway driving no stop/start of the city grind. Full service and log books are maintained and available. No time wasters please.

$9,390Negotiable
Figtree, NSW

Yesterday

2015 SUBARU WRX (AWD) 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 96000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2015 Subaru WRX, 95,000km, Manual COBB V3 Access port (change tunes, see gauges, read codes etc) Stock Tune SUBI SPEED sequential tail lights Axel Back Exhaust Wheels in perfect condition Like Wise The Nad Pro Shift Knob Always Filled with 98 octane Serviced and oil changed every 5-7 thousand ks Can come with a set of stock brand new wheels and tyres Has all original parts as well ( tail lights, exhaust, wheels, shift knob) d Selling due to have purchased a new car

$29,950Negotiable
Hobart CBD, TAS

Yesterday

Subaru WRX V1 RA STI (Replica)

  • 165000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual

1993 Impreza V1 RA STI (Replica) Excellent condition All V1 RA STI equipment fitted to donor GC3 Impreza body EJ20G closed deck block with fifth injector Yellow top 440cc injectors Link G4 ECU (RA original ECU also included) Switchable anti-lag, launch control and rotational idle Tuned by Sean at Allstar Garage (2016) ~207HP and 318Nm at wheels Safe tune VF43 turbo fitted (TD05 original turbo also included) JDM Rays TE37 Volk light weight racing rims NARDI steering wheel Stainless steel unequal

$22,500Negotiable
Usher, WA

23/04/2024

2013 SUBARU WRX RS40 (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$32,500Negotiable
North Ward, QLD

23/04/2024

2017 SUBARU WRX STi PREMIUM (AWD) 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 90185 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2017 STI Premium Sunroof excellent condition 2nd owner All service history with receipts Some upgrades Process west TMIC Invidia r400 exhaust with down-pipe PW cold air intake Blow off valve set at 30% (not obnoxious ) Tuned by Dan of Upsec Garage (the guru ) making 203kw atw Also I have kept all-the original parts . Exhaust , intercooler etc Garaged and very well looked after . Located Coffs Harbour area

$39,900
Moonee Beach, NSW

23/04/2024

2018 SUBARU WRX (AWD) 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 95000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Subaru Impreza wrx 2.0 turbo low ks Beautiful colour, no mods, under 100,000ks Plenty of tread on tyres I’m a mechanic and look after it. Comes with roadworthy and rego until August

$30,000
Southport, QLD

23/04/2024

2015 SUBARU WRX PREMIUM (AWD) 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 120000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2015 Subaru WRX - Premium. ≈120,000 Regularly Serviced, Cleaned and Detailed. Always Garaged. Has an MRT XA ECU Tune. Whiteline Sway Bar and End Links Fitted. Rear Spoiler and Side Mirrors have been professionally wrapped. Mechanically very good, and the body work is in really good condition. PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE WITHIN REASON.

$27,000Negotiable
Cranebrook, NSW

23/04/2024

2018 SUBARU WRX (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 70872 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Up for sale is my pride and joy, I have owned this beauty since new and has been nothing but an absolute pleasure to own, It has 2 keys she has never missed a beat, runs like a dream is perfect in every way. I only drive her on the weekend, clean from inside and out, always cleaned every weekend and serviced by Subaru. She is well looked after with a 7 months rego which is due in October. It's got an Sti wing purchased from CT Auto and after market Weather Shields. Mods: Stage 1.5 Performan

$37,000Negotiable
Bonnyrigg, NSW

23/04/2024

2022 SUBARU WRX (AWD) RS CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 12300 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 2.4L

Selling my 2022 WRX RS variant with sport sport lineartronic transmission . Car is in immaculate condition with lots of extras. Upgraded STI Style Rear Ducklip Spoiler , upgraded rear LED third brake light, Exhaust sport trim and pair of rear night running / brake lights , WRX Floor mats, weather shield and aftermarket ceramic coated paint protection . Price is negotiable and all inspection welcome Key Features included with this RS trim Sunroof Apple CarPlay Android Play 11 speaker Premium H

$47,750Negotiable
Gregory Hills, NSW

23/04/2024

***URGENT SALE 2017 Subaru WRX STI -with log books

$37,000Negotiable
Penrith, NSW

23/04/2024

2012 SUBARU WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 257000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2012 WRX Premium sedan. Well looked after, never missed a beat, Will be sad to see it go. 253,xxx Kms Serviced every 7000km. 250k service recently completed including water pump and timing belt kit, spark plugs, rocker cover gaskets, new thermostat and radiator hoses, drive belts, oils including brake, clutch, diffs, gearbox and engine. FEATURES: Invidia N1 turbo back exhaust. BC coilovers Rota 18x9.5 wheels with new tyres Cobb short shifter K&N cold air intake Side skirt extensions Rego until

$20,000Negotiable
Beechwood, NSW

23/04/2024

2020 SUBARU WRX CLUB SPEC LIMITED EDITION 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 21000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Always garaged- immaculate Weekend car - never raced 20,000km, all log books completed 1 owner Numbered plates - 007/150 made in Australia Wedsports 19" rims Cobb stage 1 tune Invidia cat back exhaust Lowered - Neo silvers Tint - Tint haus Pink Brembo callipers Billetworks Gear knob Washed with Angel wax products Recaro seats Brembo break pads Coloured mirrors and antenna STI body kit No accidents No damage Never hit a gutter *plates NOT included*

$54,000Negotiable
Beaumont Hills, NSW

22/04/2024

Overview of the Subaru Wrx

Overview of the Subaru Wrx

The WRX holds cult status in Australia thanks to its affordable marriage of all-wheel-drive traction and turbocharged power.

Its reputation was also formed from the success of the Impreza WRX in the world rallying championship during the 1990s, where it became particularly famous in the hands of late Scottish rally legend Colin McRae.

The fastest version is badged STI - for Subaru Tecnica International.

The latest generation model, launched in 2014, dropped the Impreza part of the name.

SUBARU WRX GENERATIONS (SINCE 2000)

2000-2007

2007-2014

2014-onwards

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo (WRX): 8.6 to 9.2 litres per 100km

2.5L 4-cylinder turbo (WRX STI): 10.4 to 11.2 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO SUBARU WRX

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: SUBARU WRX (2014-2017)

As with any other Subaru, the engines in these cars were extremely reliable provided they got the correct servicing and maintenance.

Dirty oil as a result of skipped services is the main offender and any Subaru engine with a ticking noise in the engine has already suffered. And the damage will eventually be terminal.

The CVT fitted to the WRX caused a few headaches for some owners who reported that the thing was very slow to select gears when taking it out of Park. Subaru dealers were able to reflash the computer to fix this, but even then some reports of the car returning to its old ways over time have surfaced.

A couple of recalls to be aware of: Subaru recalled the WRX to check for cracks in the intake manifold. If these occur, they can lead to a loss of engine power and can make the car stall.

The other recall concerned cars with the optional Harman Kardon sound system. In those vehicles, the subwoofer could overheat sufficiently to actually start a fire. Hottest 100 indeed.

A Subaru dealer will be able to identify affected vehicles and whether they've been fixed or not.