For sale: 2005 Subaru STI
rus@zerotrickpony.com
Santa Clara, California 95050
I am selling my 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI for $14800, firm.
Highlights
- 2.5L boxer turbo, 300 horsepower!
- Manual 6 speed close-ratio transmission
- Subaru symmetrical all-wheel drive system with DCCD, fantastic in the snow
- Platinum silver metalic color, blue interior
- This car has no modifications.
- 17" silver BBS wheels
- Dunlop Graspic DS-3 studless M+S winter tires (225/45/17)
Extras
Second set of wheels + summer tires: $700
- 17" BBS silver wheels, identical to the stock set (they came from another 2005 STI)
- Includes Dunlop Direzza II "Star Spec" summer tires (245/45/17)
- Tires have about 50% treadwear left
- The wheels are in good shape, no tacos or major dents
- Great for sunny California weather, VERY sticky
- $700 if you buy them with the car (I paid $1500)
JDM roof rack: $250
- This is the roof rack designed for this car, they only sell it in Japan
- It is the only rack that attaches to the rain gutters; the Yakima and Thule racks attach
in the door seals and create noise and ruin the rubber.
- The rack includes cross bars only. You can attach your own ski rack or roof box. The Yakima stuff all fits.
- Takes about 20 minutes to install, I will show you how.
- $250 if you buy it with the car (I paid $400 and had it shipped here from Japan)
Sale condition
- Clean title (VIN JF1GD70635L519460)
- Paint, interior, and exterior in great shape
- Garaged most of its life, both at home and at work
- I just had it detailed, so you'll be able to see the paint very clearly
- Everything works, runs great, engine VERY strong
- 123,000 original miles
- All maintenance completed, including timing belt and spark plugs
- Front brakes 60% left
- Rear brakes brand new
- Royal Purple synthetic oil
- Winter tires 80% left
- Registration is paid through May 2013, a $100 value
- Car includes a pair of new-in-box slotted brake rotors, a $600
value. (I bought them for my next brake job but the current set
lasted so long that I never got around to needing them.)
Detailed features
- 4 door sedan, seats 5
- 2.5L boxer turbo
- Manual 6 speed close-ratio transmission
- Sport suspension (really.)
- 4 piston Brembo front brakes, gold
- 2 piston Brembo rear brakes, gold
- Reclining front bucket seats
- Driver-adjustable HID headlights
- Driver-controlled center differential (DCCD)
- Driver-activated intercooler spray
- AM/FM/CD changer
- 6 speaker factory stereo, sounds great
- Air Conditioning
- Cruise Control
- Interval Wipers
- Keyless Entry
- Power everything (brakes, door locks, mirrors, steering, windows)
- Premium Wheels
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Remote Fuel Door
- Tachometer
- Tilt Steering Wheel
- Trip Odometer
FAQ
Why are you selling this car?
This is the best car I've ever owned, and I LOVE it. I'm going to miss
it, but I've had to replace it with a slower Subaru wagon. (I need
more hauling space.)
Why would I want this car?
It's great for Tahoe, both winter and summer, and it's very, very fast. The 2005 model year is
the lightest STI Subaru ever sold in this country. It has the same
power as the newest models, but is lighter, faster, and cheaper. The 2005 also
features transmission improvements that make this car more reliable
than the 2004.
Where is the car?
I'm garaging it at my house in Santa Clara, California. I work in
Mountain View, so I'm happy to come meet you anywhere in between those
places, or you can come to my house to look at it. Weekday mornings
are best for me.
How much will you negotiate?
The price is firm, no negotiation please. This is a rare car in great
condition, and my asking price is more than fair, below blue
book. If you look at autotrader and craigslist you'll see that the
dealers are asking over $20k for these things and getting it. I am not
looking to gouge anyone, I just want a fair price and I think blue
book is fair.
Are there any problems with the car?
It has a few small scratches. It has two scrapes on the lower sills
where the previous owner had a few parking booboos. But it has no
dents or damage. The rear STI badge is missing, see
pictures. (The previous owner said it was stolen, and there's a small
scratch at that spot.) I've never replaced it because I don't really
care about stickers. There's also a small drip of oil that happens
occasionally on long trips. I think it's coming from the oil cooler
above the filter, and I notice it during oil changes. It's been like
that for two years and never been a problem, but you could have it
looked at.
How can I pay for the car?
Once you decide you want it, we will finish the transaction
during banking hours. Typically I suggest we go to your bank together
and you will get a cashiers' check made to me for the exact amount. We will then take it
to Wells Fargo and deposit it in my account. Once the cashier clears
it, I will sign the title over to you. No cash, no personal checks, no credit cards.
Will you ship the car to me?
No. You must drive the car away. If you buy the extra wheels you
can take them with you; two will fit in the trunk and two more in the
back seat. I'll give you plastic to protect the interior.
Can I test drive it?
Of course, but serious inquiries only, please. You'll need to
have a valid, current driver's license. No clutch drops.