This 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi was sold new at Downtown Subaru of Oakland, California, and resided in the state with the original owner before it was acquired on BaT in February 2022 by the seller, who has added approximately 6,200 of the 56k miles indicated. Finished in World Rally Blue Pearl over black and blue upholstery, the car is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four that drives all four wheels through a six-speed manual transaxle, a Driver-Controlled Center Differential, and limited-slip front and rear differentials. A COBB Tuning titanium cat-back exhaust system, a Koyorad aluminum radiator, and Fortune Auto 500 coilovers have been fitted to this example, and additional features include a rear wing, gold-painted 17″ BBS forged wheels, Brembo brake calipers, automatic climate control, and a CD stereo. This GD WRX STi was featured in a June 2022 BaT Success Story and is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, service records, removed parts, accessories, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in World Rally Blue Pearl (02C) and features an aluminum hood with a functional scoop as well as an STi V-Limited front splitter, fog light covers, body-color side skirts, and power-adjustable mirrors. The clearcoat on the rear wing is failing, and additional blemishes on the roof and the rear bumper cover are shown up close in the gallery below. Work performed under previous ownership reportedly consisted of replacing the left front door and repainting both doors on the left side.

Fortune Auto 500 coilovers and 225/45 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires were fitted under current ownership, the latter of which are mounted to 10-spoke 17″ forged BBS wheels finished in gold. Four- and two-piston Brembo calipers are fitted over slotted rotors at each corner, and additional work since 2022 is said to have consisted of changing the power steering pump and steering rack, performing a brake fluid flush, and replacing the brake pads, rotors, and lines.

The front bucket seats are trimmed in black cloth with blue perforated Ecsaine inserts and STi embroidery on the backrests. Color-coordinated upholstery extends to the rear seats and the door panels, and amenities include a COBB Tuning shift knob, automatic climate control, cruise control, aluminum pedals, and a factory AM/FM stereo with a six-disc CD changer. A recall for the passenger airbag inflator was carried out in preparation for the sale.

A leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel was installed under current ownership, and it frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 7k-rpm redline, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The digital odometer indicates 56k miles.

The turbocharged 2.5-liter EJ257 flat-four was factory rated at 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque when new. A timing belt service was carried out in May 2022 according to the seller, who notes that additional work since then has consisted of installing a Koyorad aluminum radiator along with replacing the accessory belts, belt cover, and thermostat. An oil change was most recently carried out in December 2023.

Power is sent to all four wheels through a six-speed manual transaxle, a Driver-Controlled Center Differential, and limited-slip front and rear differentials. The fluids for the transmission and differentials were reportedly changed in May 2022. A COBB Tuning titanium cat-back exhaust system is installed, and the car last passed a California emissions inspection in April 2023.

Manufacturer’s literature, service records, and an assortment of removed parts are included in the sale along with a windshield sunshade, WeatherTech floor liners, touch-up paint, and two keys and fobs.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in California from new. A duplicate title was issued in December 2021.