Subaru

Impreza WRX STi (Blobeye)

2003-2005AWD

265 hp

0-100 in 5.5s

About the Subaru Impreza WRX STi (Blobeye)

The Blobeye WRX STI captures Subaru at one of its strongest points: rally-bred all-wheel drive, a compact saloon body and a turbo boxer engine that makes the car feel urgent in any weather. It is more modern than the classic GC8 but still raw enough to feel mechanical, especially compared with later performance cars.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability62/100

Economy42/100

Insurance Cost72/100

Import Price48/100

Maintenance68/100

Practicality82/100

Parts Availability84/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

6/10 · Moderate DIY

EJ257 ringland and head-gasket risks; AVCS adds complexity over older EJs.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.0L Turbo Boxer (EJ207)

Drivetrain

AWD

Horsepower

265 hp

Torque

343 Nm

Weight

1450 kg

0-100 km/t

5.5s

Production Years

2003-2005

Investment Grade

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$21,800

🇪🇺 €20,000

📅 Last 12 months▲ +14%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +120%

Price history

$9,909

2021

$12,213

2022

$14,516

2023

$16,819

2024

$19,123

2025

$21,800

2026

Investment Grade · Solid

The Subaru Impreza WRX STi (Blobeye) (2003-2005) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (62/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (68/10 maintenance). The AWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (84/10). Market-wise values are up a healthy +14.0% year-on-year while a rarity score of 34/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market — 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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