***Vendor supplied images***
Highlights
- 2.5-litre turbocharged boxer
- All-wheel drive
- Many performance modifications
- Carbon fibre trim
The Appeal
With its widebody stance, powerful all-wheel drive set-up and iconic exhaust note, the third generation Impreza STI follows on strongly from its rally-derived ancestors. Alongside the stellar ‘out of the box’ performance, the Impreza has always had a varied and wide-ranging modification and upgrade scene, which this example fully benefits from.
A number of choice upgrades and enhancements have been made to this car, both cosmetically and mechanically, to improve performance and make the car that bit more unique. So if you fancy putting a tuned, dramatically styled, rally-bred super-hatch on your driveway, then this is for you.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 2009
- Emirate registration documents
- EU import documentation
- All VAT and import duties paid
- 83,121Km indicated
- The vendor advises that some maintenance is required, but that the car runs and drives
The Interior
- Optional Recaro bucket seats with leather trim, Alcantara centre inserts and contrast stitching
- All of the upholstery looks to be in excellent condition, with minimal wear evident and no damage we could discern
- There is a little wear showing to the steering wheel and gear lever, but no more than would be expected for a 14 year old car
- The cabin is finished with black carpet and floor mats, which present nicely
- The headlining appears to be in good order, with no signs of sagging, staining or rips
- Hands-free phone connection
- Cruise control
- Modern double din head unit with Bluetooth, SD card, Aux and USB connectivity
- Real carbon fibre trim pieces have been added to the dash and door cards
- A boost gauge pod has been installed to the left corner of the dashboard
- All of the trim and switchgear looks to be neat and tidy, with light signs of wear but nothing missing and no damage, as far as we could see
The Exterior
- Metallic Dark Grey (61K) paintwork looks to be in fine fettle, with some light blemishing and some stone chips, but only what we would consider commensurate with the car’s age
- All the body panels look to be straight and free from corrosion, while the swage lines are crisp
- Some external carbon fibre trim, including the front grill
- A Perrin rear wing with lip spoiler has been added
- The rear light lenses have been smoked for a more stealthy appearance
- There appears to be a blanking plate missing from the rear bumper, but otherwise all the trim and badging looks to be present and correct
- Vertini 18-inch alloy wheels, finished in gloss black and shod in Toyo Proxes, all of which look to be very presentable indeed, with no kerbing or lacquer peel apparent
The Mechanics
- 2,457cc DOHC, flat-four, turbocharged engine (H-4)
- All aluminium block and head
- Driver’s Control Centre Differential system, Torsen differentials front and rear
- VDC – Subaru’s own stability control system
- Multiple throttle maps – SI-Drive, Sport and Sport Sharp
- Full Invidia 3” exhaust system with catless downpipe and quad exhaust tips
- Turbosmart dump valve
- Perrin strut brace
- Swift lowering springs
- Standard turbo replaced with a BPT performance unit
- Front mounted intercooler
- Oil catch tank
- Fuellab fuel pressure regulator
- An new extra chassis brace (pictured) can be supplied by separate agreement
- As previously noted, the vendor tells us that the car runs and drives, but that some maintenance will be required
Summary
The Impreza is a mainstay of the tuning and performance scene. This handsome example already benefits from some excellent modifications and would surely be ideal for anyone wishing to make an impact on this year’s show scene.
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