Overview

2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI finished in the legendary WR Mica Blue with Gold Alloy Wheels and Black and Blue interior, showing 103,993 km / 64,618 miles and graded an impressive Grade 4 with B interior.

This is one of the most iconic colour combinations ever fitted to a Subaru and instantly takes you back to Subaru’s dominance in World Rally Championship racing. The combination of WR Mica Blue paint, gold wheels and the unmistakable rumble from the EJ boxer engine has become one of the most recognisable performance car packages ever created.

Despite being over 20 years old, this Impreza WRX STI has still achieved a strong Grade 4 auction score, which tells you the car has clearly been cared for properly throughout its life in Japan. Japanese auction grades are not handed out lightly, especially on older performance vehicles, making this a fantastic opportunity for buyers wanting to enter the Japanese import market without spending huge money.

The report notes a few small dents along the offside doors and a U2 dent on the nearside front door, but these are the kinds of cosmetic imperfections we can often improve using our in house paintless dent removal service or light paint correction work through our manufacturer approved bodyshop.

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Auction Information

• Auction Location: Sapporo
• Auction Date: 20 May 2026
  
• Auction Start Price: £8,000
• Autoselecta Guide Price: £10,500 to £11,500
• Bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time on 19 May 2026.
• Auction Grade: 4
• Interior Grade: B
• Mileage: 103,993 km / 64,618 miles
• Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
• Engine: 2.0L Turbocharged Boxer Engine
• Drive Type: 4WD

Why The Subaru WRX STI Is So Special

Few cars deliver the raw driving experience and emotional connection of a Subaru WRX STI. Built from Subaru’s WRC heritage, the STI became famous for dominating rally stages around the world with drivers such as Colin McRae, Richard Burns and Petter Solberg behind the wheel.

The deep burble from the boxer engine is unlike anything else on the road. It is aggressive, addictive and instantly recognisable to enthusiasts worldwide. Combined with Subaru’s symmetrical four wheel drive system, sharp steering and turbocharged performance, the WRX STI remains one of the greatest point to point cars ever made.

Importing a Subaru like this directly from Japan makes perfect sense. Japanese roads are significantly better than UK roads, vehicles are often maintained to a much higher standard and rust is generally far less severe than many UK cars of similar age. Cars like this are becoming increasingly difficult to source in honest condition, especially with strong auction grades and original factory presentation.

This Subaru also represents a very affordable way into Japanese performance car ownership. It delivers the full rally car experience without needing to spend collector level money, making it a fantastic first Japanese import or weekend performance car.

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Factory Options & Features

• WR Mica Blue Exterior
• Gold Alloy Wheels
• Black and Blue Interior
• 6 Speed Manual Transmission
• Symmetrical 4WD System
• Defi Triple Gauge Setup
• HKS Exhaust System
• Factory Alloy Wheels
• Air Conditioning
• Power Steering
• Power Windows

Auction Report Notes

• Handle wear noted
• Underside paint work noted
• U1 small dents on offside doors
• U2 dent on nearside front door
• Various scratches and small dents recorded
• Interior wear consistent with age

Condition Overview

For a 2005 Subaru WRX STI to achieve a Grade 4 overall is a very strong result and shows this example has been well looked after over the years. The body imperfections recorded are relatively minor for a car of this age and mileage and should not put buyers off.

The small dents and cosmetic marks can be assessed by our in-house team once the vehicle arrives in the UK and we can advise whether paintless dent removal, detailing or paint correction would provide the best result.

This is exactly the kind of usable and enjoyable Japanese performance car enthusiasts love importing from Japan.

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How Autoselecta Makes Importing Cars From Japan Easy

Autoselecta is the UK’s leading Japanese vehicle importing platform with over 30 years of experience and more than 25,000 vehicles imported from Japan. We are completely transparent and buyer focused, showing all fees, taxes, shipping costs and even previous sold prices directly on our platform, something very few dealers will ever show buyers.

We deal directly with Japanese auctions and dealerships while handling everything for you including bidding, inland transport, export paperwork, shipping, customs clearance, NOVA registration, MOT preparation and final UK registration.

Our in-house team also includes manufacturer approved bodyshop services, detailing, ceramic coating, PPF protection and aftersales support, helping buyers avoid the horror stories often associated with importing vehicles from Japan.

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