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Subaru Impreza WRX STi (GD (Blobeye/Hawkeye))

2003–2007

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  • Lowest price

    $12,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $34,440

    Since 2020 · n=17

  • Highest price

    $90,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    17

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 17 lots

Subaru Impreza WRX STi

Based on 17 verified auction results

HOLDStablehigh confidence

$35,250

Market value · recent verified sales

+4.8%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+4.8%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$39,334

+12%

5-Year Forecast

$40,750

+16%

Market scores

40

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Subaru Impreza WRX STi GD has steadied at a median of AUD $35,250, up 4.8 per cent over the past year. This modest annual gain reflects stable underlying demand rather than speculative momentum, and the HOLD signal aligns with a market that has found equilibrium.

Liquidity remains thin across the segment, with only six tracked sales in the past twelve months against a broader sample of seventeen. This scarcity of transactions means pricing can be choppy, but it also signals that serious buyers and sellers are present—just not in volume. No active listings currently available suggests recent stock has cleared.

The GD-generation WRX STi occupies a secure if modest collectibility tier. These cars occupy the stable modern classic bracket, where mechanical soundness and period significance trump rarity. Moderate desirability keeps them accessible to enthusiasts without the premium attached to earlier or later hero variants.

The three-year projection points to AUD $39,334, representing 11.6 per cent appreciation from current levels. Over five years, the base case reaches AUD $40,750, or 15.6 per cent total growth. This trajectory assumes steady appreciation typical of well-maintained Japanese sports sedans that have proven their reliability and cultural staying power.

Buyers entering now face neither urgency nor obvious delay. The stable status and high confidence in the outlook reflect a market without sharp downside risk, though the thin liquidity means exit strategies should be considered before purchase.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$35,250
  • Annual appr. rate+4.8%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked44
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared44 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months6
  • Sell-Through35%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$35,056
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$12,500 – $90,000
  • Total Sales Tracked17

Recent sales

Showing latest 17
  • $36,000

    Collecting Cars · 7 Apr 2026

  • $90,000

    Collecting Cars · 11 Mar 2026

  • $12,500

    Collecting Cars · 30 Oct 2025

  • $28,250

    Collecting Cars · 10 Oct 2025

  • $38,500

    Collecting Cars · 30 Sept 2025

  • $34,500

    Collecting Cars · 2 Sept 2025

  • $33,750

    Collecting Cars · 27 Feb 2025

  • $36,950

    Collecting Cars · 27 Feb 2025

  • $26,500

    Collecting Cars · 30 Oct 2024

  • $36,500

    Collecting Cars · 28 Oct 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.