Bull Market List? 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

I thought I did okay in the when I passed a 1994 Buick Roadmaster and 2004 Subaru STI (in the last year or so) to the next owners with nary a dime paid in depreciation and many miles/years driven by me...but...apparently I missed the gravy boat because Hagerty listed both on their 2019 Bull Market List ...but...there is still time to get your early Subaru STI for a bargain if this next car is a real data point. Find this 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI offered for $10,000 in MA via NASIOC forums. Tip from Art C.

Some Assembly Required: 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

It has been a little over a year since I sold my daily driver STI and I have to admit that I miss some of it.  I don't miss the creeping feeling that some expensive mechanical failure will run me $3k for a new engine or transmission, or the feeling of every single piece of unperfect pavement being drilled into my backside, or the sensation of moderate understeer under every sporty driving condition except wide-open-throttle (the STI is a strangely fast beast, but you can't drive it carefully and with fine inputs, you've got to grab it by the scruff and mash things -- it is not unlike trying to ride a rhinoceros)....but I do miss the thrub-thrub exhaust note that is either love or hate.  Anyway, if I was to get back into an STI, I might be tempted to find an example that needs some work and turn up the boost a bit. Find this 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI offered for $5000 in Silver Spring, MD via craigslist. Tip from Jeff S.

Seriously Tempting Immolation: 1974 Porsche 914

Wisdom isn't something you get from sitting around reading the internet, or is it?  It probably doesn't matter, but I will tell you one thing -- my Grandpappy didn't have the internet when he was a kid, but he'd always say "I don't know much about German cars, but I do know the best ones are powered by Japanese engines!" Find this 1974 Porsche 914 with STI power offered for $13,800 in Castaic, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Sunday Terminal Influenza: 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Welcome back to the second car in today's Subaru STI Sunday SUNDAY SUNDAY feature, which highlights the car that brought the rally world to their feet and vanquished the EVO from the US Market...actually that was the moronic decision of some shortsighted product planners who still can't seem to figure out that a halo car sells more of the cheap junk at the bottom end, and the STI needs the competition to get better. Find this 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI offered for $9,750 in New York City, NY via NASIOC forums.

Sunday Tribute Improbable: 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

It has been almost a year since I sold my Subaru STI and I find my neck craning whenever I hear the telltale braup-braup of a Subaru flat-4.  I won't admit that I miss the ole gal because that would mean I made a mistake by switching to something with individual throttle bodies and an inline-6...BUT I do believe the market for STIs has dropped a bit and they are a smokin deal.  Find this 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI offered for $12,000 near Washington, D.C. via craigslist. Tip from Jeff.

Vape Free STI: 2005 Subaru Legacy GT

This next car comes as a tip from Art C who writes: This seems like quite the deal if it checks out... several thousand below what it would bring on NASIOC or a similar subie page...Great driving car. CLOSE to an STi experience without the boy racer stigma, total sleeper if you take off decals.  Find this 2005 Subaru Legacy GT offered for $4800 in RI via craigslist.

Always Raced and Rallied: 2005 Subaru WRX STI Rally Car

Performance rallying: "Real cars on real roads going real fast".  That's what proponents of stage rallying use to describe their niche of a niche sport to the average American.  I'd add "not watched by real people in the U.S." to it.  Something about driving for hours to remote areas to watch cars is a hard sell onm this side of The Pond.  But maybe instead of standing by the side of a dirt road in the sticks, you could have the best seat in the house.  Find this 2005 Subaru WRX STI Rally Car for sale in Vancouver, BC, Canada for $23,555 CAD (about $19,000 USD's at time of writing) via craigslist.

STI SUV?: 2004 Subaru Forester Turbo

The turbo version of the Subaru Forester is sort of like the GMC Syclone of pick-up trucks.  In 2004 when the turbo model debuted, car magazines were able to get jaw dropping 5.3 second 0-60 times and high 13 second 1/4 mile times out of this tall wagon.  The 2004-05 turbo Foresters are blessed with super short 4.44:1 gears that along with the all wheel drive system and 2.5 liters of displacement really help the car at the local stop light Grand Prix.  If you were a crafty Subaru second hand parts scavenger, it would not be difficult to make one of these at least on par with a WRX STI performance wise.  Find this 2004 Subaru Forester Turbo for sale in Billerica, MA for $7,500 via craigslist.

Boosted Rally Machine: 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

I used to own a 2004 Subaru STI and can honestly say it was one of the most fun cars to drive on a daily basis for a reasonable price...so when someone sends in a nice looking example...I start to think I never should have sold it.  Oh well.  Many more cars before I've owned 'em all!  Find this 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI here on eBay bidding for $16,100 with 3 days to go, located in Lynchburg, VA.

Some Assy Required: 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

The Subaru Impreza was first imported to the USofA in the 1993 model year, and the sporty WRX version wasn't available until the year 2000 and it wasn't until 2004 that the STI version was available.  And there was much rejoicing.  Find this 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI offered for $10,500 in Reisterstown, MD via craigslist. Tip from Jeff S.

Factory Upgrade: 2005 Subaru WRX Wagon

In the Northeast part of the USA, Subaru WRX's have largely become the tuner car of choice.  Honda left the barn door wide open with the introduction of the seventh generation Civic.  The WRX came with a 227 hp turbo flat four, AWD, 5 speed gear box, and available wagon body style.  The breathing STI was only available as a sedan in 2005, but today's seller decided to swap a 2008 STI engine into his wagon.  Find this 2005 Subaru WRX for sale in New Canaan, CT for $5,800 via craigslist.

Comes With A Story: 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

I just don't know what to write about this next feature, so I'm not going to say anything and let you read it yourself and come to your own conclusions.  Find this 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI offered for $17,850 in Annapolis, MD via craigslist.  Tip from Jeff.

STI Powered: 2004 Subaru Forester XT

The 2004 model year release of the Subaru STI into the North American market was a landmark year for American Subaru performance lovers.  Now you could get your 2.5 liter flat four force fed to the tune of 300 horsepower and a 6-speed gearbox-- items that were previously raremashita on these shores.  In the same year Subaru also introduced their 2.5 liter turbocharged Forester XT turbo that offered a lite version of the STI but in a supersized wagon package.  Today's car has been swapped with all sorts of STI goodies and is close as you'll get to a Forester XTI.  Find this 2004 Subaru Forester XT offered for $14,000 in Riverside, CA via craigslist.

Original Owner, All Stock: 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Subaru must have done a terrible job designing their rally car for the street, because it seems that every Impreza WRX STI offered for sale has a list of bolt-on aftermarket parts that reads like a SEMA phone directory. However, you probably don't want a highly monsterfied Subaru (for various reasons), and today we've got an all original, all stock, original owner STI for sale.  Find this 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI offered for $19,500 in Mountain View, CA via NASIOC forums.

Mid Week Match-Up: Fast Sedan For Five

It is Wednesday so that means another time for a Mid Week Match-Up (TM)!  This week we are looking for a $10k-$15k  daily driver for Bozatwork that he can stick 3 kids in the back and hoon everyday.  In his own words:

I appreciate the owners' perspective shared here. With baby #3 on the way, the wife is moving to a minivan and I need to sell my E46 ZHP for something that can accommodate three car seats more easily for the occasional carpool. I had a distant dream that it might also be something still mildly fun to drive. Any other suggestions in comparison to the Cayenne? Trying not to overspend as I do still want a separate sports car in five years...maybe better just to save the money for that purchase? Ugh, adulthood.

15k: Original Wonder: 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only one still exists -- the Great Pyramid of Giza.  The other six were destroyed by earthquakes, war, or plundering barbarians -- and one (the Hanging Gardens of Babylon) may never have existed in the first place.  A similar fate has ruined most of the Seven Wonders of the Modern Automotive World (Honda CRX Si, Acura Integra Type R, Nissan 240SX, Mustang Cobra Terminator, Mk IV Supra, BMW E46 M3, & Subaru WRX STi) but our carcheologists have located a rare stock, original owner STI.  Find this 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI offered for $15,750 here on nasioc forums, located in Pasadena, CA.

5k: Rally Rat: 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX with 3.3 liter flat-6 swap

Update Jan 3, 2013:   This SVX flat-6 powered STi rally clone with witch's-ladle-sized shifter is back for sale with a reduced price, but now with improved pictures, some added parts and a more thorough description from the seller.  Find this 2002 Subaru WRX SVX rally car for sale in Dalton, MA for $6,000 via craigslist.