Used 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti for sale with photos. Both of these cars have been the core of world rally championship efforts. This is not a car for the casual driver or the uncommitted nonenthusiast. Here in sacto we have a 540 awp sti with a g35 or something turbo. For years, stateside driving enthusiasts were tortured by overseas reports touting the 2004 subaru. Into the wilds of winter wisconsin with a car that goes anywhere, fast. No one knew how popular this platform would be and with one car model, subaru set the stage for years to come. For the price, the sti is also a performance car value. Values aside, these are thrilling cars to drive and pleasures to own.
One of the most time consuming tasks with installing an after market car alarm, car security, car. This is a drivers car, but passengers have as much room and comfort as in any other impreza sedan, and there is a goodsized trunk. I did a search here first, sti weight in the titles, and only 2 hits one was for the 2007, and one was unrelated. Need mpg information on the 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti. No one knew how popular this platform would be and with one car model. Oem 2004 2005 subaru rear left tail light gasket impreza wrx sti mpn 84940fe090 fits. Let this serve simply to confirm the scuttlebutt that, yep, the 2006 subaru impreza lineup gets a horsepower increase ofdrumroll pleaseeleven. With any wrx, particularly the sti, the entertainment is in the driving. Detailed features and specs for the used 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Oem 20042005 subaru rear left tail light gasket impreza wrx sti mpn 84940fe090 fits. Subaru wrx wrx sti 2005, cpa2002 viper series reclinable steel tubular frame racing seats by cipher auto.
Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Look up the trade in and resale value of your 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti. The engine was rebuilt 4100 miles ago with mild port work performed on the heads and a stronger clutch. The later 2005 model looks much the same as the 04 subaru. Bid for the chance to own a 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti race car at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. The scca membership offer included with a wrx or sti purchase discontinued 123104. Subaru impreza wrx sti 20042007 subaru impreza buyers guide. If there is any car that started the protorally movement, its the subaru wrxand the wrx sti is the wrxs more powerful, more hightech, and more expensive older brother. Dark, loud, and made of middling materials, its cabin is a bleak place within which to while away the miles. Getting naughty with the 2004 subaru wrx sti and the 2015 wrx sti in americas worldrally blue state. The car was bought new in 2005 as a semidaily driver and track toy. Make sure to stop by and check out our brand new 40,000 sqft warehouse and take your dream car home today.
Well also show you the dealer price and private seller price if youre looking to buy a 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti. It was still connected so i ran the code and it shows p0345. Thats certainly no small feat so we decided to bring him on for another in depth car and driver feature interview to figure out how he did it. Additionally, find 2005 subaru impreza wrx warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumperto. Now, subaru ups the ante in the compactsedan wars againwith the. The wrx is a car made for hard driving, not for cosseting its passengers.
Masquerading as a compact sedan, the 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti is a turbo demon that tears up the roads with its 300hp, 2. Impressively, thomas ran his first osusc event in vegas a couple of weeks ago in his 2005 subaru wrx sti and won his class. Feb 01, 2005 car and driver offers exclusive car comparison tests. There is probably a couple of more items but i cant think of them at the moment. Constantly innovating and detail oriented, nrg address design flaws that competitors overlook. Updates may 2005 price increase on cars arriving at dealers starting in may 2005 january 2005. The first driver to go out was kazuo shimizu starting from 42nd overall, 10th in the a6 class. Never had a single problem beyond normal wear and tear with either of the vehicles. He passed 18 cars and climbed up to 24th after a chaotic first lap in the rain by taking advantage of the symmetrical awd. Featuring 300 lbft of torque, this year the allwheel drive sport sedan gets a helical limited slip differential, a revised sports suspension, and a new. The cost is estimated based on data from multiple insurance industry sources.
Nasioc had the weight of various sti parts, not the car itself, except for one thread that metioned 3298. So for graduation i got a 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti and i, again, was amazed by the quality of the vehicle. In a comparison test against the archrival lancer evo, car and driver described the sti as an awfully nice piece, with bulldogtough looks, greyhound speed, and pitbull grip. The forester was car and driver magazines best small suv for 2004, 2005 and 2006. Vehicle was used for time trail time attack and track days. Selling a 1 owner 2005 wrx sti in the only proper color, word rally blue. Its my daily driver and my gas bill has gone up considerably, but after driving slow cars with great gas mileage all my life and always wanting a car like this i can say i have no regrets.
This 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti with gold wheels sedan 2. Mitsubishi had a run of four straight drivers titles199699. The subaru wrx sti combines racing car like acceleration and handling with the practicality of a fourdoor, fivepassenger sedan. April 2005 car testing magazine says wrx and sti are both best picks and suggested buys. This is a driver s car, but passengers have as much room and comfort as in any other impreza sedan, and there is a goodsized trunk. In 2006, deeblebellchambers racing uk campaigned a subaru factory supported wrx sti spec c in the 24 hour nurburgrings sp 6 class. I am looking for the weight of the car if you drove it onto a scale which i wish i had access to. Read more 2005 subaru sti car security wire schematic. Feb 17, 2014 oversteer isnt part of the car s repertoire, but drive the sti the way it wants, and it at least goes neutral. The impreza wrx sti is an all wheel drive saloon sedan motor vehicle with a front positioned engine, from subaru. One of the stis trickest bits is its driver controlled center differential.
I drove the car last night and i got on 3 and 4 gear entering the freeway and suddenly the car misfirebackfire. When an economy car is transformed into a fourwheeldrive hot rod, three very different things can happen. Used 2005 subaru impreza wrx specs, mpg, horsepower. Whether your an expert subaru sti car alarm installer, subaru sti performance fan or a novice subaru sti enthusiast with a 2005 subaru sti, a subaru sti car alarm wiring diagram can save yourself a lot of time. Read the complete first drive article at motor trend. Engine custom wrc style vmount mishimoto rline intercooler mishimoto dual pass radiator mishimoto oil cooler mishimoto. Today, i found myself in a slightly modified 2005 subaru sti. Subaru began campaigning the impreza in 1993 and won manufacturers titles in 1995, 96, and 97, plus drivers championships in 95 colin mcrae and 01 richard burns. Jan 01, 2017 welcome subscribe we try to go in depth on certain aspects of driving your sti to work, the movies, grocery shopping and some rallycross too. Search preowned 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti listings to find the best local deals. Extreme performance modified 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti. Because of the low mileage and great condition this example would be perfect for a collection or a great platform to build the car exactly how you want. The car was driven by kazuo shimizu super taikyu driver and winner, toshihiro yoshida super taikyu driver and winner, stephane sarrazin 2005 subaru world rally team driver and kumi sato.
Decidedly sportier, the sti didnt even come standard with a radio. The table below shows all 2005 subaru impreza wrx specs by style, including mpg fuel economy, transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Current fia racetech seat driver and engine fire suppression mod listings. In 2006, the turbocharged engine powering the forester xt was awarded international engine of the year. Because it is an sti it features an intercooler spray button as well as a driver controlled differential to disperse the power however the driver chooses. After years of loathing in 2004 the united states finally received the sti model with its turbocharged 2. Livree avec controle technique et carpass aucun frais a prevoir, prete a rouler. There have been no power changes to the stis aluminum powerplant, which still boasts an impressive 300 bhp at 6000 rpm with 300 lb. Thomas shared his racing experience to date which is fairly significant. This car would make an excellent track toy or daily driver.
It has ferocious power, and its suspension is optimized for highlimit corneringat the. This crystal grey 2005 wrx sti has been performance modified to the 10 th degree and develops an astounding 530hp at the wheels. Its 2 litre engine is a turbocharged, double overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder unit that develops 276 bhp 280 ps206 kw of power at 6400 rpm, and maximum torque of 422 nm 311 lbft43 kgm at 4400 rpm. Subaru wrx wrx sti 2005, 3spoke ryan litteral formula drift pro driver inspired flaming reinforced steering wheel by nrg innovations. We are proud to offer you this 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti with many upgrades for sale. Al castorino grew up on classic muscle cars but that did not stop him from owning the modern day japanese muscle car, 2005 subaru impreza. Initially available only as a sedan, the gdchassis sti arrived in the us as a. Car and driver offers exclusive car comparison tests. I just bought my wrx last week and went from a 30 mpg car that runs on 87 octane to a 2025 mpg car that runs on 91 octane where i can only find 93. Users ranked 2005 subaru impreza wrx sti against other cars which they droveowned. On the plus side, the subie offers low windowsills and minimal blind spots, as well as simple secondary controls. The chassis has around 50k miles and never seen winter or snow. Oversteer isnt part of the cars repertoire, but drive the sti the way it wants, and it at least goes neutral.