I finally have an Impreza! I was still stuck on my FXT and searching craigslist high and low for a black 05 and kept coming up short. I decided to look at for GC Imprezas to see if anything good popped up and came across this black beauty in Samammish priced at $3400
The guy I bought it from had a repair shop and he said he was using this car as a service loaner, the body looks pretty good just a lot of dings
The tires are pretty new and the maintenance looked good, I got to see it on a lift and everything looked great
The tan interior is not doing it for me at all but it is in decent shape I suppose, I do like the accordion shift boot though. The car has 204,143 miles and looks as well as I would expect with barely a spot of rust, I test drove it and about pooped myself when I hit the brakes doing 40. When I picked it up yesterday I was still thinking I would just keep it a while until I find another Forester but on the ride home I fell in love, just really want to upgrade the brakes
- Current Mod List 8/11/2023 -
Engine
Suspension
Brakes, Wheels & Tires
Drivetrain
Interior
Exterior
*Previous non-abs brake setup, currently for sale;
Subaru (2000-04 Legacy) 289mm Rear Rotors, Subaru (2000-04 Legacy) Rear Caliper Brackets, Subaru (2002-03 WRX) Rear Calipers
Brembo (26300-AE060 09.9077.10) 293mm Front Rotors, Hawk (HB352F.665) HPS Front Brake Pads, Subaru (2002-03 WRX) Front Brake Calipers
Centric (13047014) 1-inch non-ABS Master Cylinder, Subaru Single-stage Brake Booster, Subaru (1990-94 Legacy) 4-wheel Disc Brake Bias Controller
*Formula for mileage on body: Original cluster broken at 212,042 (4-21-2014) Replacement cluster installed with 113,199 + Last recorded mileage of replacement cluster 124,826 = 212,042+11,627 = 223,669 - Installed RS cluster with 200,925 = Difference +22,744 miles
*Formula for mileage on motor: Removed from Forester at 89,044 - Installed with RS cluster at 200,925 = Difference -111,881 miles
The guy I bought it from had a repair shop and he said he was using this car as a service loaner, the body looks pretty good just a lot of dings
The tires are pretty new and the maintenance looked good, I got to see it on a lift and everything looked great
The tan interior is not doing it for me at all but it is in decent shape I suppose, I do like the accordion shift boot though. The car has 204,143 miles and looks as well as I would expect with barely a spot of rust, I test drove it and about pooped myself when I hit the brakes doing 40. When I picked it up yesterday I was still thinking I would just keep it a while until I find another Forester but on the ride home I fell in love, just really want to upgrade the brakes
- Current Mod List 8/11/2023 -
- Mileage on Cluster: 205,162
- Mileage on Motor: (-111,881) 93,281
- Mileage on Chassis: (+22,744) 227,906
Engine
- Subaru (2005 Forester XT) EJ255 8.2:1, B25 Heads 55cc
- Subaru (2004-05 STi) IHI VF39 Turbo
- Subaru (2008-14 GR STi) Intercooler
- iWire (GC/GR) Intercooler Splitter
- Cobb LF Bypass Valve
- Samco Sport (TCS292) 2004-07 STi Silicone Intercooler Hoses
- Cobb (AP3-SUB-002) Accessport FXT+VF39 v350 OTS Tune
- Invidia (HS05SW1HDR) Equal Length Exhaust Manifold
- Invidia (HS02SW1UPP) Cat-less Up-pipe
- Invidia (HS055SW1DPO) 3" Divorced Wastegate Downpipe
- TurboXS (WS202-MP) 3" Midpipe V2
- TurboXS (WS202-RMA-TI) Rear Muffler Titanium Tip
- Cobb SF Intake
- Cobb (712010-BK) Post MAF Hose
- DeatschWerks (9-201-0791) DW200 Series Fuel Pump
- Subaru (2005 Forester XT) Fuel Tank
- Subaru GC8 JDM Koyo Radiator
- STi 1.3bar Radiator Cap
- Subaru GC8 JDM Coolant Expansion Tank
- Greddy (16401638) Water Temperature Sensor Hose Adapter
- iWire (Build #1303) Merged STi Harness
- Subaru EJ257 Oil Pan & Dip Stick
- AVCS Oil Screens Removed
- Killer B Oil Pickup
- Killer B Sump Baffle
- Crawford V2 Air/Oil Separator
- Tomei Timing Belt
- Thermal Zero (TZ1195-C) Turbo Blanket
- IHI VF48 Turbo
- Cobb (COBBEBCS-SUB) 3-Port Boost Control Solenoid
- Invidia Catted Downpipe
- Protune
Suspension
- Whiteline (BSF33XZ) 24mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
- Whiteline (KBR21-24) HD Rear Sway Bar Mount Kit
- Cusco (666 474 LB) Adjustable Rear Lateral Links
- Subaru (2004-07 STi) Aluminum Rear Lateral Links
- Perrin (PSP-SUS-212) Rear Sway Bar Spherical End Links
- STi Pillowball Trailing Arms
- Whiteline (BSF33X) 24mm Front Sway Bar
- Subaru (2004-07 STi) Aluminum Front Control Arms
- Cusco (660 541 A) Rear Strut Tower Bar Type OS
- Cusco (660 544 A) Rear V-Brace Type OS-T
- Cusco (660 540 AN) Front Strut Tower Bar Type OS
- Swift (4F005) Sport Lowering Springs
- Tokico (2002-03 WRX) D-Spec Struts
- Whiteline Com 'C' Caster/Camber Adjusting Front Strut Mounts
- Subaru (20370AA240) Group N Rear Strut Mounts
- TSS Tubular Rear Subframe
- Subaru (2005 Forester XT) Front Subframe
- Cusco (666 477 A) Lower Arm Bar Ver. 2
- Subaru (2005 Forester XT) Steering Rack
- Subaru (GC/GD Hybrid) Steering Shaft U-joint
- Whiteline (KSR202) Steering Rack Bushings
- Subaru GC8 JDM 5x100 Rear R180 Knuckles
- Tru-Line Specialized Alignment
- Cusco Adjustable Lateral Links
Brakes, Wheels & Tires
- Stoptech (2002-03 WRX) Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- Dorman (M630616) Non-ABS Brake Master Cylinder
- Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace
- Subaru (1990-94 Legacy) 4-wheel Disc Brake Bias Controller
- Braid Winrace-T Acropolis 15x6.5J ET+45 - Kumho Solus Xpert 195/60R15 (Winter)
- STi 5-Spoke 16x7JJ ET+53 - Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 225/50R16 (Spring/Fall)
- Prodrive P1WRC 17x7J ET+52 - Falken Azenis RT660 225/45ZR17 (Summer)
- Subaru GC8 JDM 4/2 Pot Calipers
- DBA (KNS4656) Gravel Spec Rear Rotors
- Hawk (HB700N.562) HP+ Front Brake Pads
- Hawk (HB179N.630) HP+ Rear Brake Pads
- Subaru Single Stage Brake Booster
- 195/65 Rally Tires or Snow Tires for the Braids
Drivetrain
- Subaru (TY752VB5CA) Version 3-4 STi Type-RA Transmission
- Exedy (15802) Stage 1 Clutch
- Fidanza Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel
- DCCD Pro Manual Controller
- Cobb Adjustable Short Throw Shifter
- Kartboy (KB-002) Shift linkage Bushings
- TIC (1001-01-0003) Shift Linkage Update
- Perrin (X-PSP-SUS-522) Differential Front Support Bushings
- Subaru (38410-AA011) R180 4.44 Rear Differential
- GSP (NCV66014) Rear Axles
- GSP (NCV66505) Front Axles
- Cusco (660 911 SET) Engine and Transmission Mounts
- Kartboy (KB-025) Transmission Cradle Bushings
- Exedy (15802HD) Stage 1 Heavy Duty Clutch
- Cusco Rear Differential Cover
- Replace Rear Differential Bushings
- RWD Center Differential maybe?
Interior
- STi Duracon Shift Knob
- Sparco (015TMZSI) Steering Wheel
- Sparco (01502033) Hub Adapter
- Subaru (2002-03 WRX) Red Stitch Parking Brake Lever
- Subaru (2002-07 WRX) Aluminum Sport Pedals
- Flock-It Black Flocked Original Dash
- Subaru (2000-02 Forester) Double Cupholder
- Subaru (2000-01 2.5RS) White Face Gauge Cluster
- Top Dash Pocket Replacement Triple Gauge Pod
- VDO Boost, Oil Pressure & Water Temperature Gauges
- Subaru (2000-04 Legacy) CD Player Head Unit
- Subaru 2.5RS OEM Tweeter Upgrade
- Polk Audio 6.5" Speakers
- Subaru (1998-01 2.5RS) Black Interior Swap
- Autopower (1993-01 Impreza non-Sunroof) Street Roll Bar
- Recaro Profi XL Seat
- Recaro Pro Racer HANS Seat
- Planted (1993-01 Impreza) Steel Seat Bases
- Planted Aluminum Side Mounts
- Schroth 6-Point Harness
- Schroth (SR20013) Profi II-6H 2" HANS Harness
- 6OVRCRST Rear Seat Delete
- Subaru (2004-05 2.5RS) Floor Mats
Exterior
- Subaru 2.5RS Front Bumper Cover
- HT Autos STi Replica Fog Covers
- Replica STi Front Lip Spoiler
- Subaru GC8 JDM Lightweight Front Bumper Beam
- Subaru GC8 JDM Clear Corner Lights
- Subaru GC8 STi Version 5/6 Grille
- Subaru GC8 STi Aluminum Hood
- Subaru 22B Hood Vents
- Subaru GC8 JDM Smooth Rear Bumper
- Subaru GC8 JDM Rear Spats
- Subaru GC8 JDM Lightweight Rear Bumper Beam
- Subaru 2.5RS Sideskirts
- Rallitek Mud Flaps
- Subaru 2.5RS Fender Liners
- Subaru GC8 STi Fender Badges
- Subaru 2.5RS Fender Braces
- Subaru GC8 STi Side & Trunk Decals
- Subaru STi Version 5 Rear Spoiler
- Subaru GC8 JDM Tail Lights
- Subaru GC8 STi Type-R Tail Light Trim
- Subaru GC8 STi Type-RA Roof Vent
- Shaved Door Mouldings
- Subaru GC8 JDM Rear Glass With Wiper
- Unknown Manufacture Hood Dampers
- Repair Busted STi Sports Front Bumper
- Paint Match Mirrors, Door Handles, maybe Skirts & Spats too
- JDM Aeroguards and ditch the Mudflaps
*Previous non-abs brake setup, currently for sale;
Subaru (2000-04 Legacy) 289mm Rear Rotors, Subaru (2000-04 Legacy) Rear Caliper Brackets, Subaru (2002-03 WRX) Rear Calipers
Brembo (26300-AE060 09.9077.10) 293mm Front Rotors, Hawk (HB352F.665) HPS Front Brake Pads, Subaru (2002-03 WRX) Front Brake Calipers
Centric (13047014) 1-inch non-ABS Master Cylinder, Subaru Single-stage Brake Booster, Subaru (1990-94 Legacy) 4-wheel Disc Brake Bias Controller
*Formula for mileage on body: Original cluster broken at 212,042 (4-21-2014) Replacement cluster installed with 113,199 + Last recorded mileage of replacement cluster 124,826 = 212,042+11,627 = 223,669 - Installed RS cluster with 200,925 = Difference +22,744 miles
*Formula for mileage on motor: Removed from Forester at 89,044 - Installed with RS cluster at 200,925 = Difference -111,881 miles