Introducing the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited
Here’s a gem for car lovers: the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited, originally bought at Friendship Subaru of Beckley in the charming town of Mount Hope, West Virginia. After spending some time zipping around Virginia, it found a new home with the seller in 2017. Beneath the hood, you’ll discover a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four engine—screaming performance when paired with a five-speed manual transaxle and all-wheel-drive system. Let’s dive into the details: it’s dressed in a sleek silver finish complemented by textured gray accents and cozy Carbon Black checkered cloth seats.
Gearheads will appreciate its array of features including a sunroof, rear spoiler, fog lights, automatic climate control, cruise control, and a classic CD stereo system. But that’s not all; this WRX has been jazzed up with a collection of mods that scream off-road readiness. Here’s the laundry list:
- Aftermarket exhaust up-pipe
- Front lower brace
- RalliTEK 2.5″ lift spacer kit
- King 1″ lift springs
- Beadlock-style 17″ wheels
- Camber-adjustable front control arms
- KYB dampers
- Extended-travel front CV axles
- Aftermarket roof crossbars
Under its current ownership, the seller has been quite active, replacing essential components such as the turbocharger, exhaust manifold, timing belt, water pump, thermostat, clutch, flywheel, ball joints, and steering knuckles. The odometer reads 134,000 miles, and this beauty comes with no reserve alongside a handwritten maintenance log, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clear Colorado title.
Exterior and Condition
This WRX demands attention with its silver paint job and various textured touches on the rear spoiler, hood scoop, mirror housings, and bumpers. It’s got all the right looks to stand out, thanks to:
- Sunroof
- Projector-style headlights
- Fog lights
- Aftermarket roof crossbars
- Rear window wiper
However, like any fighter in the ring, it has a few battle scars. You’ll find scratches on the left-rear door and some wear on the clearcoat at the roof’s leading edge. But hey, every story has its quirks!
Wheels and Suspension
The WRX’s charm extends to its stance, which is amplified by Black Rhino beadlock-style 17″ wheels wrapped in newly mounted 225/55 Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail tires from 2023. Sitting on a lifted suspension, it features:
- RalliTEK 2.5″ lift spacer kit
- King 1″ lift springs
- Camber-adjustable front control arms
- Adjustable rear control arms and toe arms
- KYB dampers
- Extended-travel front CV axles
- Front lower brace
In the past year, the seller has replaced wheel hubs, ball joints, steering knuckles, brake rotors, and pads, with new anti-roll bar end links fitted in August 2024. Talk about staying on top of things!
Interior Features
Step inside, and you’re greeted by Carbon Black checkered cloth upholstery, complete with red WRX embroidery on the heated front bucket seats—talk about style! This interior is packed with modern comforts, boasting:
- Automatic climate control
- Cruise control
- Aluminum pedals
- AM/FM/CD stereo
- Power windows, mirrors, and locks
Just a heads-up: the left-rear window was replaced but is a bit lazy on the way up, and there are some scratches on the left-rear door panel.
Gauges and Controls
Behind the wheel is a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel framing a central 8k-rpm tachometer, flanked by a 150-mph speedometer along with combined gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer shows 134,000 miles, with around 55,000 racked up during the current ownership.
Performance Under the Hood
Now, let’s talk numbers. The turbocharged and intercooled 2.5-liter flat-four churns out a factory-rated 265 horsepower and 244 lb-ft of torque. Recent maintenance spruces things up with a timing belt, water pump, thermostat, and accessory belts replaced as recently as April 2020. In 2023, modifications included the aftermarket exhaust up-pipe plus a new turbocharger and exhaust manifold. Oh, and just to keep things fresh, the air filter and oil were replaced in August 2024.
Drivetrain and History
Power is sent to all four wheels through a reliable five-speed manual transaxle, with the clutch, clutch slave cylinder, clutch fork, shift shaft seal, and flywheel replaced in recent months. And you can buy with confidence—according to the Carfax report, there’s a clean slate, with no accidents or damage reported, showing its history in West Virginia, Virginia, and Colorado.