I came across this "WRX STI" for sale locally and I was immediately interested. I am by no means a Subaru expert and haven't owned one before but always did want one.
It is registered with the DVLA as a "Subaru Impreza 2.0 WRX-STI Type UK (Prodrive)" and the VIN plate seems to match that as its GDBBKKH and its on a 51 plate
But there are some things i gathered online that an STI should have which this one does not appear to have - its a 5 speed not a 6 speed, no blue STI interior, no STI gauge cluster, no brembo brakes, no STI intercooler. Where the intercooler water spray button should be there is a hole so i'm not sure if it is present. Also the wheel fitment seems a little odd (too narrow wheelbase?) it also has the hawkeye rear lights and bumper.
I'd appreciate the help of someone more knowledgable to help me figure out what I'm looking at here? Is it a geniuine STI shell but with WRX powertrain? or a base model with a fancy bodykit? Also, does the rust look far gone? Maybe someone here even knows this car or its previous owner.
I'll be test driving the car soon and i'd like to know more closely what i'm actually looking at here before I make any decision, cheers
Appears the person who ended up buying this car has already re-listed it, seems like I dodged a bullet staying away from this one! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1106505044410227/
