FB engine oil consumption
Early FB20 engines in 2012–2015 Imprezas are documented for excessive oil consumption linked to piston rings, covered by a class-action settlement and warranty extension. Owners tired of monitoring oil levels often sell.
Sell my Subaru Impreza
Sell My Subaru Impreza in Orange County
Your Subaru Impreza (2008–2024) is a compact sedan and hatchback — and in Orange County there is always another buyer for one that runs. Skip the listing, the messages, and the no-shows: one intake, one clear offer, free pickup.
Get my guaranteed offer
No obligation · Free local pickup
The offer we make is the offer you get for 7 days.*
The price holds as long as the vehicle, title, mileage, and condition match what you submitted. If hidden or unreported damage is found at pickup, we’ll make the adjustment and give you a counter-offer on the spot — and the decision is yours.
Tell us about your car
Common Impreza problems we still buy
CVT valve body and torque converter faults
Lineartronic CVT Imprezas can develop solenoid and valve body failures, shudder, and stalling, with Subaru extending CVT warranty coverage on many 2012–2018 cars. A CVT repair bill on a modest compact commonly triggers a sale.
Head gasket concerns on EJ engines
Third-generation cars with the EJ25 engine carry the classic Subaru external head gasket oil and coolant leak risk at high mileage. Gasket quotes are a classic reason older Imprezas change hands as-is.
Wheel bearings and A/C compressor wear
Imprezas are known for noisy rear wheel bearings and A/C compressor failures as they age. A list of mid-size repairs on an older all-wheel-drive compact often leads owners to sell rather than catch up on maintenance.
Every one of these is a condition answer on the form — report it and it is priced in from the start, never discovered at pickup.
What we buy — your Impreza included
Most 2010-and-newer cars
Sedans, SUVs, and vans from any maker, clean or with fixable issues.
Fixable issues welcome
Battery, glass, panels, and exterior damage from the 12-point checklist — each priced in plainly.
Trucks of any age
Pickups are the top of our want list — working trucks, high-mileage trucks, Japanese trucks included.
Japanese vehicles of any age
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Subaru hold up in Southern California, and we price them that way.
Where the line is
We buy the cars the big guys reject — but we are not a junk buyer. These fall outside this buying program, and we would rather tell you now than waste your time:
- No working key
- Blown engine
- Shot transmission
- Major structural damage
- Heavily stripped
- Trash-filled or severely neglected
How selling your Impreza works here
01
Start with the basics
Two minutes of details: what the car is, how many miles it shows, and where in Orange County it is parked. Title situation included — complicated paperwork is okay.
02
Check the condition boxes
The 12-point condition list is the whole pricing basis. Report a failed smog, a failing catalytic converter, or a dead battery up front and it is priced in, not discovered later.
03
Decide on your schedule
Your offer holds for 7 days. Pick a pickup window that suits you, sign the transfer paperwork when we arrive, and get paid at pickup.
The Impreza generations we buy
The third-generation GE/GH Impreza (2008–2011) was the last sold alongside the WRX under the Impreza name in the U.S. The fourth generation (2012–2016) introduced the FB engine, the fifth (2017–2023) moved to the Subaru Global Platform, and the sixth generation (2024–present) is hatchback-only in the U.S.
Every Impreza is all-wheel drive, a Subaru signature that adds traction but also means all four tires must be replaced together to protect the drivetrain. Sedan and five-door hatchback bodies were offered until the hatchback-only 2024 redesign.
Impreza seller questions
How much is my Impreza worth?
It comes down to the individual car: year, mileage, trim, and the 12 condition answers. We review every application by hand and send one clear offer, guaranteed for 7 days when the car matches its description — no automated lowball and no haggling at the curb.
Do you buy a Impreza that failed smog?
Yes. Smog failure is one of the 12 condition answers, so the offer accounts for it up front. You do not need to pay for diagnosis, repairs, or a retest before pickup.
Can I sell a Impreza with a lien or a lost title?
Yes to both — name the lender or pick the title situation that matches yours in the form. Complicated paperwork is part of what we handle, and we explain the correct next step before scheduling.
What Impreza years do you buy?
We buy Subaru Impreza vehicles across the 2008–2024 range we commonly see, and we will look at older ones case by case. Condition matters more than the year — a high-mileage Impreza that starts, drives, and has a working key is exactly what the form is for.
Ready when you are
Complete one vehicle intake, see your offer, and arrange free local pickup. No obligation, and no strangers coming to your door.
Get my guaranteed offer