Used 2023 Subaru WRX Base

Clean CARFAX. 19/26 City/Highway MPG. The WRX is an excellent GT. The WRX is available with the continually variable transmission (CVT) that is used on many other Subarus, including my previous car, an Impreza. I think a CVT is a very sensible match for a turbo engine that has relatively low torque at low RPM’s, so if you’d rather not shift it yourself, you could rationalize that it’s probably faster with the CVT. Old timers like me often think their automatic is in the wrong gear so a manual transmission is essential. Then there’s the trunk release…the Impreza had a button on the outside while the WRX requires that you trigger the trunk release either from the dash or with your “smart” key fob. The HVAC system has its own quirks. It has a thermostat so you dial in the temperature you want. This system has been available since 1990 to my certain knowledge, but it’s an example of “why-tech” rather than “high tech” (with apologies to Road & Track, which produced an article with that title). If you get into the WRX and it’s below freezing outside, you’ll discover quickly that the thermostat’s lowest setting is 60. That results in hot air pouring out of the heater. You then have to pull over and take off your outer layer, or turn the heater off. There’s no analog lever you can open just slightly so you’re still comfortable in your winter clothes. Air conditioning seems to work better. But, the downside things are mostly nits. The WRX is an excellent GT.

• Automatic temperature control
• Wireless phone connectivity
• Exterior parking camera rear
• Auto high-beam headlights
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Split folding rear seat
• Perimeter/approach lights
• Remote keyless entry
• Steering wheel mounted audio controls
• Fully automatic headlights
• Security system
• Alloy wheels
• AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
• Radio data system
• Radio: Subaru STARLINK Dual 7" Multimedia Plus Sys
• Air Conditioning
• Rear window defroster
• Power steering
• Power windows
• Four wheel independent suspension
• Speed-sensing steering

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