A manual, turbocharged, all-wheel-drive WRX hatch-wagon under $10,000 is an increasingly scarce entry point to rally-bred utility. Its very high mileage also makes service history—not cosmetic presentation—the central buying question.
Performance · Manual · AWD · Value
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium Wagon
A manual, turbocharged, all-wheel-drive WRX hatch-wagon under $10,000 is an increasingly scarce entry point to rally-bred utility. Its very high mileage also makes service history—not cosmetic presentation—the central buying question.
Source review: September 25, 2026. Listing-page text was retrieved. No independently verified new sold/ended result was established in this review; preserve the previous dated status. Retrieved content may be a cached snapshot. The last confirmed observation date is unchanged; this is not direct seller confirmation. Recorded source
Waghoon data snapshot
Current check unconfirmed · September 21, 2026Fast, fact-backed context
Listing facts and simple derived context only. No proprietary score.
Based on listed odometer ÷ model-year age.
Why it is curatedWRX · 5-SPEED · AWD
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Method: model-year age uses 2026 minus model year. Mileage pace is shown only when the listing supplies mileage not qualified as shown, non-actual or unknown. Always verify the original listing and vehicle.
Listing-backed facts
| Data point | This car | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last recorded price / result | $9,495 | Historical listing information; not a current offer. | Independent Auto Sales ↗ |
| Mileage | 193,678 miles | About 12,912 miles per model-year of age; directional context only. | Independent Auto Sales ↗ |
| Location | Spokane Valley, Washington | Use location to plan an independent inspection, title work and transport. | Independent Auto Sales ↗ |
| Listed specification | 2.5L turbo flat-four · Five-speed manual · All-wheel drive · 265 hp listed | Seller-listed facts that should be checked against the car and documents. | Independent Auto Sales ↗ |
| Curation signals | Performance, Manual, AWD, Value | Listing-backed attributes used for editorial selection—not a score. | Independent Auto Sales ↗ |
Potential model issues to inspect
These are documented model, platform or age-related inspection priorities—not a claim that this specific vehicle has each problem. “Not stated” means the listing does not establish that the item has been addressed.
| Issue / inspection priority | Evidence source | Evidence for this car |
|---|---|---|
| Engine health and modification historyA compression and leak-down test, cold start and ECU scan are essential on a high-mileage turbo Subaru. Identify tunes, boost changes and non-stock intake or exhaust hardware. | View the recorded source ↗ | No independent engine test or modification history supplied |
| Timing-belt and cooling serviceRequest dated proof of timing-belt, tensioner, idler and water-pump work and inspect the cooling system for pressure loss or combustion-gas evidence. | Subaru owner resources ↗ | Service completion is not established |
| Recall, clutch and chassis inspectionRun the VIN through NHTSA, evaluate clutch engagement and inspect suspension pickup points, wheel bearings and underbody corrosion on a lift. | NHTSA VIN recall search ↗ | Open campaigns and wear items require verification |
Who should shortlist it
A hands-on Subaru enthusiast who wants affordable turbo-wagon pace and has budget for immediate baseline maintenance or engine work.
What Waghoon could not verify
Confirm modification history, compression and leak-down results, oil consumption, turbo condition, timing-belt service, clutch life, rust exposure and title history. Waghoon has not independently inspected this vehicle. Confirm current availability and arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before money changes hands.
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