Cherished by a Subaru enthusiast, this Impreza WRX STI is offered in superb, mostly original condition with some well-judged upgrades. It is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine with Subaru’s active valve control system, mated to a six-speed STI manual transmission. With relatively low mileage, this Impreza has some mild upgrades to the turbocharger and suspension using genuine OEM parts. The bodywork is painted in Crystal Grey, while inside there is the original black cloth and blue synthetic suede centre panels for the seat upholstery. Subaru’s WRX STI features Brembo four-piston front and two-piston rear brakes with ABS, as well as larger alloy wheels and a stronger six-speed manual gearbox. A VF48 turbo from a 2019 WRX STI has been installed, along with a custom exhaust system from the turbo back. A custom tune was completed by Michael South Engineering. This car sits on genuine Subaru STI JDM-spec pink coil springs, which lower the ride height by 20mm. A front lip spoiler has also been fitted. Inside, new speakers and an Alpine head unit with satellite navigation and reverse camera have been installed. The steering wheel has been re-trimmed in synthetic suede. The original head unit and speakers will be included in the sale. The car also features a Mongoose alarm system. All original booklets and manuals will be included in the sale along with the spare tyre, tool kit, two keys, recent receipts, and dyno tuning report. The WRX STI presents particularly well for its age. All VIN ID stickers on the panels are original and matching. There is a minor flaw in the driver’s side passenger door, but the paintwork is believed to be original and is in very good condition. Minor stone chipping is visible in more exposed areas, such as on the front bumper and along the side skirts. There is a small touched-up graze to the lower right side, which is mostly covered by the front lip spoiler. The scrape is isolated to the driver’s side front splitter and can be easily replaced in the future if desired without repainting the front bumper. The interior is in excellent original order, with no significant wear or damage to the seat upholstery. There is minimal wear to the plastic scuff guards and very slight fading of some of the blue cloth, consistent with age. Everything works as intended, with no warning lights or electrical issues. The most recent roadworthiness test was a standard New South Wales pink slip registration inspection on 22 July 2021. The car passed without any advisories. The most recent service was completed in November 2020 by Michael South Engineering. Completed at approximately 99,000 km, this was a major service and included timing belt, pulleys, tensioners, water pump, hoses, thermostat, oil and air filters, airflow meter, brake fluid and coolant. Genuine Subaru parts and Penrite engine oil were used, and paperwork is included with the car. Prior to this major service, an engine oil and filter change was also carried out in July 2020. The driver’s side power window motor was replaced with a brand-new genuine Subaru part within the last two years. A clean and mostly original example, this Subaru Impreza WRX STI is offered with some discreet upgrades to enhance its performance and appearance. With a major service including new cam belt completed a year ago, it is reported to be in strong mechanical condition, ready to be thoroughly enjoyed on the open road. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.