Buying a 2005 TYPE UK Subaru wrx STI
04 August 2021, 10:59 PM
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Buying a 2005 TYPE UK Subaru wrx STI
How much should I be paying for a 2005 type UK WRX STI Subaru with 39k miles genuine, also car has been dry stored for last 10 years rust free and is in very good condition considering its age would be helpful knowing what it is worth as it will be my first Subaru owned.
05 August 2021, 10:03 AM
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i would not pay 10k for UK sti, there were cheap when new for a reason, basically wrx with 6 speed 
prices are crazy at a minute think 16k asking price could be
prices are crazy at a minute think 16k asking price could be
05 August 2021, 01:08 PM
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The 2.0 UK STI shortblock runs the factory forged pistons and better rods (akin to the JDM STI Bug ie. not Hypereutectic). Better heads with AVCS, different turbo, injectors, TMIC. Don't forget Brembos / bigger brakes, larger hubs (5x114 on OP's model), larger R180 rear diff over the WRX's R160. There are a plethora of differences, the JDM car improves upon these but its certainly not a WRX with a 6 speed at all.
To the OP, before the recent market shift, decent UK STI Blobs have sat between £10-12k for quite some time. So it would not suprise me if a very nice example is now fetching more.
However, the market is skewed with high priced cars and ultimately they all vary in condition. Make sure to buy on condition, especially the underside! There are lots of nice looking, low mileage cars coming out of the woodwork albeit with no pictures of the underside.
Despite that it could cost an arm and a leg depending on what it is, mechanical stuff can be fixed with relative ease but tackling rust is a completely different ball game and shouldn't be underestimated.
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05 August 2021, 04:31 PM
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Go back to Facebook and stop spreading misinformation.
The 2.0 UK STI shortblock runs the factory forged pistons and better rods (akin to the JDM STI Bug ie. not Hypereutectic). Better heads with AVCS, different turbo, injectors, TMIC. Don't forget Brembos / bigger brakes, larger hubs (5x114 on OP's model), larger R180 rear diff over the WRX's R160. There are a plethora of differences, the JDM car improves upon these but its certainly not a WRX with a 6 speed at all.
To the OP, before the recent market shift, decent UK STI Blobs have sat between £10-12k for quite some time. So it would not suprise me if a very nice example is now fetching more.
However, the market is skewed with high priced cars and ultimately they all vary in condition. Make sure to buy on condition, especially the underside! There are lots of nice looking, low mileage cars coming out of the woodwork albeit with no pictures of the underside.
Despite that it could cost an arm and a leg depending on what it is, mechanical stuff can be fixed with relative ease but tackling rust is a completely different ball game and shouldn't be underestimated.
The 2.0 UK STI shortblock runs the factory forged pistons and better rods (akin to the JDM STI Bug ie. not Hypereutectic). Better heads with AVCS, different turbo, injectors, TMIC. Don't forget Brembos / bigger brakes, larger hubs (5x114 on OP's model), larger R180 rear diff over the WRX's R160. There are a plethora of differences, the JDM car improves upon these but its certainly not a WRX with a 6 speed at all.
To the OP, before the recent market shift, decent UK STI Blobs have sat between £10-12k for quite some time. So it would not suprise me if a very nice example is now fetching more.
However, the market is skewed with high priced cars and ultimately they all vary in condition. Make sure to buy on condition, especially the underside! There are lots of nice looking, low mileage cars coming out of the woodwork albeit with no pictures of the underside.
Despite that it could cost an arm and a leg depending on what it is, mechanical stuff can be fixed with relative ease but tackling rust is a completely different ball game and shouldn't be underestimated.
,7k redline like wrx ,same steering rack etc, brembos are crap anyway ,supension knock is common on widetrack,and list goes on,was 28k when new,cheap for a reason
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05 August 2021, 06:14 PM
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question is about 2005 blob ,no forged pistons than ,stop mixing years ,most on facebook know more than You ,7k redline like wrx ,same steering rack etc, brembos are crap anyway ,supension knock is common on widetrack,and list goes on,was 28k when new,cheap for a reason
,7k redline like wrx ,same steering rack etc, brembos are crap anyway ,supension knock is common on widetrack,and list goes on,was 28k when new,cheap for a reasonAll sti 01 on had avcs heads not wrx
The cam profile limterd them to there redline, certainly not wrx heads,
6speed DCCD in this model
There's Intercooler spray,
Injectors, turbo, Intercooler, this car will have stronger hubs, wider track as the tittle, brembos,
Certainly not a cheap car, yes 28k new but that's 15years ago, a new yaris or type R or Rs is only a few k more in today's money.
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05 August 2021, 06:47 PM
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Yes agree, but double check that rust. As cars can still rot well in a damp moist garage.
Hopefully it's been in a heated garage. Sounds nice, fully on the road.
A dealer would whack it up forsale for £20,000+ but correct price is as mentioned. Seen a high spec 70k Blobeye go for £13,000, dealer now has it listed for £17,999 lol
Hopefully it's been in a heated garage. Sounds nice, fully on the road.
A dealer would whack it up forsale for £20,000+ but correct price is as mentioned. Seen a high spec 70k Blobeye go for £13,000, dealer now has it listed for £17,999 lol
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Op question if it's truley rust free it's going to be 9-12k I'd say,
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05 August 2021, 06:52 PM
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question is about 2005 blob ,no forged pistons than ,stop mixing years ,most on facebook know more than You ,7k redline like wrx ,same steering rack etc, brembos are crap anyway ,supension knock is common on widetrack,and list goes on,was 28k when new,cheap for a reason
,7k redline like wrx ,same steering rack etc, brembos are crap anyway ,supension knock is common on widetrack,and list goes on,was 28k when new,cheap for a reasonTried using Google translate but doesn't show 'mong' as a language to translate into English so from what I can decipher of your poorly put together reply :
2005 UK STI Blob in comparison to the WRX of same year which you quoted :.
The block halves on a WRX are openblock as opposed to the STI's semi-closed deck.
STI piston is stronger and different to the cast WRX items. - See STI piston - 12006AB430 which is a factory forged item.
The rods are again stronger and different to a WRX
Heads on STI are AVCS, WRX aren't.
Turbo is IHI VF35 on STI, MHI TD04 on WRX
The STI top mount intercooler is physically bigger than the WRX
440cc vs 550cc injectors on the STI
Steering rack on UK STI is 15:1 and WRX is 16:1
Being MY05 STI its a widetrack, whereas the WRX is not, so minor changes to rear subframe, bushes and lateral arms, arms being longer contributing towards an increase of 15mm track.
Rear diff is R180 on STI vs. R160 on WRX. Shafts are thicker on rear of STI and difference in length to accomodate larger rear diff and the slightly increased track as above.
5x100 smaller bearing hubs vs. 5x114 bigger bearing hubs on the STI
Roll bars are bigger on the STI.
6 Speed vs 5 Speed (funnily enough you already know that)
Larger clutch 255 vs 230mm on STI, flywheels are different too.
Brembos over Subaru 4pots etc...
The list can go on and there is probably far much more differences that I haven't even listed. Spend some time researching instead of hanging out on FB groups wallowing over cheap wheels and tatty coilovers. Amongst that, might be advisable to spend your time learning to put together a sentence that people may understand.
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05 August 2021, 06:54 PM
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Just ignore the troll people, he keeps getting banned and coming back under different names.
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05 August 2021, 07:37 PM
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I thought the last cars to have the “forged type” pistons were the early 2003 Sti?
All UK 01-05 2ltr had the factory forged pistons.
All sti 01 on had avcs heads not wrx
The cam profile limterd them to there redline, certainly not wrx heads,
6speed DCCD in this model
There's Intercooler spray,
Injectors, turbo, Intercooler, this car will have stronger hubs, wider track as the tittle, brembos,
Certainly not a cheap car, yes 28k new but that's 15years ago, a new yaris or type R or Rs is only a few k more in today's money.
All sti 01 on had avcs heads not wrx
The cam profile limterd them to there redline, certainly not wrx heads,
6speed DCCD in this model
There's Intercooler spray,
Injectors, turbo, Intercooler, this car will have stronger hubs, wider track as the tittle, brembos,
Certainly not a cheap car, yes 28k new but that's 15years ago, a new yaris or type R or Rs is only a few k more in today's money.
05 August 2021, 07:38 PM
#11
Have you got any pics or a link to the advert?
How much should I be paying for a 2005 type UK WRX STI Subaru with 39k miles genuine, also car has been dry stored for last 10 years rust free and is in very good condition considering its age would be helpful knowing what it is worth as it will be my first Subaru owned.
05 August 2021, 07:48 PM
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05 August 2021, 08:48 PM
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. T-RA site is a bit of a safe haven free of muppets. Hows the FSTI?
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05 August 2021, 09:04 PM
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6 speed needs a rebuild, front end looks like its been scatterd with bird shot and probably needs paint, apart from that its all good man.
Still lookin for a type r shell. 👍
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05 August 2021, 09:10 PM
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Agreed T. Ra is they way to go. Im burning a bit of oil but things still get blurry boosting in 4th 5th and 6th.
6 speed needs a rebuild, front end looks like its been scatterd with bird shot and probably needs paint, apart from that its all good man.
Still lookin for a type r shell. 👍
6 speed needs a rebuild, front end looks like its been scatterd with bird shot and probably needs paint, apart from that its all good man.
Still lookin for a type r shell. 👍
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05 August 2021, 09:37 PM
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After being on here for over 15 years it is sad how very little the forum is used. However totally agree that there are less crazy people on here now! I supposed it is just how it is as the cars get older and there are less around and people move on and buy newer cars. 😢
Good luck with the car mate - I hope it is a good one. Get some pics up if you buy it, would be nice to see it.
Good luck with the car mate - I hope it is a good one. Get some pics up if you buy it, would be nice to see it.
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05 August 2021, 10:40 PM
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Its 16-18K private all day long, maybe even more in these silly times. I had several firm offers on mine at Christmas time for 12.5K and its done 60K more miles. The closer it is to factory then the more it will be worth.
05 August 2021, 10:52 PM
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question is about 2005 blob ,no forged pistons than ,stop mixing years ,most on facebook know more than You ,7k redline like wrx ,same steering rack etc, brembos are crap anyway ,supension knock is common on widetrack,and list goes on,was 28k when new,cheap for a reason
,7k redline like wrx ,same steering rack etc, brembos are crap anyway ,supension knock is common on widetrack,and list goes on,was 28k when new,cheap for a reason
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05 August 2021, 10:55 PM
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question is about 2005 blob ,no forged pistons than ,stop mixing years ,most on facebook know more than You ,7k redline like wrx ,same steering rack etc, brembos are crap anyway ,supension knock is common on widetrack,and list goes on,was 28k when new,cheap for a reason
,7k redline like wrx ,same steering rack etc, brembos are crap anyway ,supension knock is common on widetrack,and list goes on,was 28k when new,cheap for a reason
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