Single-Owner 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX

Description

Subaru’s involvement in rallying began in 1980, but it was the founding of STi in 1988 that made them competitive. Simply standing for Subaru Tecnica International, STi would be in charge of everything racing. Slowly making a name for themselves, the public began to yearn for a production variant of the race cars they saw racing across the desert, snow, and forest rally stages across the world. This demand was satisfied in 1992 with the Impreza WRX (World Rally eXperimental). The factory racing team would go on to win the World Rally Constructor's Championship in three years in a row from 1996, with two more driver's championships in 2001 and 2003, cementing Subaru’s legacy into the minds of enthusiasts for years to come.  

The introduction of the WRX to the U.S. market was a strategic move by Subaru to capitalize on the growing popularity of performance-oriented compact cars. Inspired by their World Rally Championships, the 2002 WRX featured a turbocharged 2.0-liter flat-four engine, producing 227 horsepower and 217 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain, combined with Subaru's renowned all-wheel-drive Variable Torque Distribution system, provides legendary performance and handling.  

Highlights 

• Single-owner California WRX 

• Finished in Blaze Yellow (one of less than 500 that year) 

• 2.0-liter EJ20 turbocharged DOHC boxer engine rated at 227 hp  

• Four-speed automatic transmission 

• Advanced AWD drivetrain system with viscous center differential 

• Black and blue cloth upholstery 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Viscous limited-slip rear differential  

• 4-channel/ 4-sensor anti-lock braking system (ABS)  

• Sport-style, reclining, front bucket seats with driver's side height-adjustment 

• MOMO leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• Michelin Premier A/S 205/55R16 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor dents on the body 

• Passenger front seat is slightly lightened in places 

• Paint on rear bumper shows some blemishes  The driver side floor mat tends to come loose 

• Center console drawer is missing the stop so it can flip back more than usual

Included 

• All service records

Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this single owner 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX in California from new. It was sold on 11 May 2001 at Subaru of San Bernardino in San Bernardino, California. The consignor states, “Title shows registration date of 2013 because it was originally purchased in the name of our company and transferred to personal name in 2013 when the company closed” and it “has been in a garage when not being driven.”  It now shows 83,158 miles from new.