Subaru Impreza WRX STi Bugeye (GDB)
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Impreza WRX STi Bugeye (GDB)

2001-2002AWD
265 hp
0-100 in 5.6s
๐Ÿ“– Buyer's Guide

About the Subaru Impreza WRX STi Bugeye (GDB)

The Bugeye is the Impreza generation everyone laughed at and now quietly appreciates. Subaru's round-headlight GD facelift ruined the car's reputation on looks alone, which for years made a 265 hp Japanese-market WRX STi with a semi-closed-deck EJ207, DCCD centre differential and Brembo brakes the cheapest way into serious performance.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability78/100
Economy55/100
Insurance Cost68/100
Import Price62/100
Maintenance65/100
Practicality72/100
Parts Availability82/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating
6/10 ยท Moderate DIY

EJ207 is serviceable but headgaskets and ringlands love to fail.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.0L Turbo Boxer (EJ207)

Drivetrain

AWD

Horsepower

265 hp

Torque

343 Nm

Weight

1430 kg

0-100 km/t

5.6s

Production Years

2001-2002

Investment Grade

B

MARKET ANALYSIS ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USD

$23,980

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ‚ฌ22,000

๐Ÿ“… Last 12 monthsโ–ฒ +15%
๐Ÿ“† Last 5 yearsโ–ฒ +130%

Price history

$10,426
2021
$13,033
2022
$15,639
2023
$18,246
2024
$20,852
2025
$23,980
2026
B

Investment Grade ยท Solid

The Subaru Impreza WRX STi Bugeye (GDB) (2001-2002) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (78/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (65/10 maintenance). The AWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (82/10). Market-wise values have climbed a steep +15.0% over the last 12 months while a rarity score of 32/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market โ€” accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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