Subaru, IMPREZA, Hatchback, 2008, Manual, 2457 (cc), 5 doors

Description

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK – 81k miles – Long‑term ownership – Quality mods – Recent major maintenance
A well‑looked‑after and genuinely sorted STI hatch in Grey Metallic, owned by me since May 2019 and used mainly for occasional drives. It’s been maintained carefully, a clean underside for its age, and a sensible, coherent set of upgrades.

Mechanical & Upgrades:
• 2. 5‑litre turbo boxer, 6‑speed manual, AWD with SI‑Drive & DCCD
• 315bhp with rolling‑road remap (dyno sheet included)
• Mishimoto intake, HKS dump valve, Powerflow stainless exhaust
• New catalytic converters (2024)
• New radiator
• New crankshaft position sensor
• June 2023 service (oil, filter, aux belt at ~75k)
• Starts first time hot/ cold, boosts cleanly, no smoke, no flat spots
• Gearbox smooth, clutch healthy, brakes strong, steering tight
• No oil or coolant leaks during my ownership
MOT: Feb 2027
ULEZ compliant
Two advisories on the latest MOT:
• Front suspension arm pin/ bush wear (not excessive)
• Rear suspension mounting area surface corrosion (not excessive)
Neither affects how it drives.

History & Documentation:
• Registered March 2008 (UK)
• V5C in my name
• Full Subaru service book stamped to 2019
• From 2019 onwards serviced by me and my father (40+ years as a master mechanic)
• Large folder of receipts, MOTs, health checks
• Tracker fitted (HPI confirmed) with full documentation
• Category 1 alarm certificate
• Two full sets of keys
• Original Subaru handbook & leather wallet
Mileage progression fully consistent across 17 MOT tests.

Interior:
• Heated seats, SI‑Drive, DCCD, STI sill plates
• JVC double‑DIN head unit with reversing camera, sensors & Bluetooth
• Dash cam fitted neatly
• Driver’s bolster shows age‑related wear; rest of interior tidy
• Small cosmetic mark on passenger dash
• Door‑card handles have paint chips (matching paint included)
• All electrics work; passenger window switch occasionally intermittent
• Black headlining clean and tight
• Boot tidy with retractable blind, full‑size spare, tool kit & jack

Exterior:
• Grey metallic paint with a good shine
• No major dents or accident damage
• Small car‑park dent on rear door
• Bonnet scoop paint fade; roof aerial bubbling (cheap replacement)
• Typical stone chips & light marks for age
• Light hazing on headlamp lenses
• Team Heko wind deflectors, tinted rear glass
• STI mudflaps, quad exhaust, rear spoiler
• Gloss‑black alloys with minor marks; nearly new tyres
• Underside dry, protective coating intact
• Expected surface corrosion on suspension arms & seams for age
• Stainless exhaust system visibly fresh

Summary:
A straight, honest, mechanically sorted STI with sensible upgrades, strong history, long ownership and all the big jobs done. Drives exactly as it should and offers proper all‑weather performance with five‑door practicality.
Ideal for someone who wants a usable, well‑maintained, enthusiast‑owned STI rather than a tired or heavily abused example.
Open to reasonable offers. This STI is exactly what you hope to find but rarely do: a well‑looked‑after, enthusiast‑owned car with all the big jobs done and a set of quality upgrades that make it feel tight, responsive and genuinely special to drive. The 315bhp remap, stainless exhaust and intake give it the character an STI should have, without compromising reliability or everyday usability.
It’s a car you can jump into and enjoy immediately — no worrying about hidden issues, neglected servicing or rusty undersides. The long ownership, full history, fresh major maintenance and clean MOT record all give real peace of mind. Add in the five‑door practicality, heated seats, reversing camera and Bluetooth, and you’ve got a proper all‑weather performance car that’s just as happy on a B‑road blast as it is doing the weekly errands.
If you’ve been waiting for a straight, honest, mechanically sorted STI that’s been cared for rather than thrashed, this one will make you smile every time you drive it.

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