2000 Subaru Impreza WRX RA STi Limited Version 6

Recently imported from Japan, this Subaru came with a grade an overall grade of ‘4’ and an interior grade of ‘B’ which essentially means – 4 – ‘The car is under 150,000km, exterior may have some scratches/scrapes and dents. The car is in above average condition. No Crash history. May require some minor repair’. B – ‘Clean condition with the previous owner having taken good care of the interior’.

A good grading from the appraisers in Japan then and we can confirm they are spot on with the condition of the car and we will of course go into more depth on the overall condition of the car in the further sections below.

Brought into the country by an importer and sold to someone else in the trade, the Subaru was appealing being in such good condition as well as being a VAT qualifying vehicle, meaning if exported outside the EU, the 20% VAT on the price of the car can be reclaimed. Now up for auction with us here at Bonhams Cars|Online, the Subaru is ready for its next owner.

The car presents in fantastic condition on the exterior having clearly been loved and well looked after in Japan. The paintwork is in good condition with minimal swirling, dents or marks, the owner confirms this to be the case too. There is a small mark on the front splitter Image 50 in ‘Exterior’ and another on the offside rear arch image 102. These two minor imperfections are the only known points to draw your attention to around the car.

The iconic gold wheels are in good condition with Michelin Pilot Sport 3s all round with a good amount of tread depth and looking to be free from cracks or damage from what we can see.

Elsewhere the trim, glass and light lenses are all clean and free from excessive damage or fading. The rear spoiler is in good condition with no excessive stone chipping or damage to speak of and the roof and bonnet vent are both in good condition too, hinting at this car’s rally prowess.

The interior was graded with a B coming over from Japan which is one below new or near new condition, so it’s safe to assume that the interior of the Impreza is in top condition.

STI seats are in great condition with little fading or wear to the bolsters, the seat backs and base look to be in good condition too with plenty of support for B-road blasts. Rear seats are fantastic and look to have seen very little use in the car’s life.

The limited-edition plaque is present stating this car is 176 of 2000 planned, (actual figures put production numbers at 1577) sat underneath a double din, touch screen head unit with reverse camera inbuilt. The centre console is a mix of blue and brushed aluminium effect pieces, mirroring the dash finished off with a set of white-faced dials.

The original MOMO steering wheel looks to be in good condition as well as the gear lever coverings and the common cracks in the dash that some Subaru’s succumb to are seemingly absent here. There is also what looks to be an Apexi turbo timer tucked away to the side of the centre console which is a nice touch.

We think that B grade is fully deserved here, the interior is remarkably clean and shows evidence of a careful and loving owner who clearly treated the car with respect.

The owner reports the car to be in great condition mechanically, with that EJ20 engine going strong after displaying 81,976 kilometers.

The engine bay looks to be fairly standard apart from the Zero Sports air intake pipe, a common upgrade to these engines and the Autobahn 88 red silicon hose set. There doesn’t seem to be any split wires, hoses or broken pipes from what we can see and the metal work inside the engine bay looks to be in good condition too.

Four pot brakes at the front and two pots at the rear look to be in good condition too and the suspension is reported to be in good condition too.

As mentioned, the car has its import grade sheet present, along with the photos of the car in auction. It also comes with a stack of paperwork from Japan as well as the owner’s manuals, what looks to be the service book and a blue plastic holder.

From the UK, the V5 is present as well as the DVLA registration form.

90s/00s driver’s cars are seeing a surge in price recently as those who couldn’t afford them in their youth find themselves with disposable income sitting around. The Subarus were and still are one of the front runners of JDM superiority and the classic shape GC8 Impreza is one of the most desirable.

The Version 6 WRX STI type RA Limited was the last of the classic shape and marks the end of the line for the body style, this means it sits in the sweet spot right in the last great driver’s cars era.

With new legislation, powertrains, and differing consumer desires, we’ll likely never see such cars available to buy new again (although we remain hopeful), all meaning you should experience the raw, connected driving experience whilst you can.

We estimate this car will reach anywhere between £20,000 - £25,000

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Middlesborough. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.