FS: 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX (STI swap) $4,500 OBO

Back2TheStompingGrounds · Mar 12, 2025

2005 Subaru Impreza WRX
$4,500 or best offer
260k miles on the body, but 130k on the engine
Clean Title, no accidents or damage reported

Shortblock STI engine (2.5L) with 1/2 the miles of the body*
ACT Stage 1 clutch (installed with the new engine)
Dyno tuned after engine installed,dyno sheet included (203hp, 242 tq)
COBB Accessport
STI Spoiler
STI Hood Scoop
JVC Aftermarket Stereo Unit
GReddy Full Exhaust
Front brake pads and new starter replaced last summer
Comes with a set of rear brake pads, an extra water pump (not needed, I got it for free from a mechanic friend), and both Chilton and Haynes manuals
Optima Yellow-Top battery
Arizonian tires (installed June 2022 and only 10k miles since replaced, lots of tread left)
A/C tuned and recharged in June 2023

I have owned this vehicle since it had 75k miles in 2012. *In October 2014, it needed a new engine so I had a (new, no miles) STI EJ257 engine professionally installed by RS Motors in Burnsville. I have the receipt with all of the new parts replaced, and I also have a folder with all service records and receipts for work done on the car since I've owned it.

There is some rust starting where the rear bumper meets the quarter panels behind both rear wheels. There are some light surface scratches in that area too but no structural damage. The emergency brake mechanism doesn't always engage with the handle up (but the cable is tight). The overhead driver/passenger light bulbs need to be replaced. Lastly, there is a sway bar bushing in the right rear that needs to be replaced as well. Other than those repairs needed, everything else works!

The mileage on the body may be starting to get high, but with only 130k on the engine this car still has plenty of life left in it.

Located in Richfield, MN