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Join Date: 2003.04.21 Location: Louisville/Brooks Posts: 4,733

Fully Restored Subaru Version 4 STI from 2001 2.5rs



For a complete list of modification please see the attached PDF at the bottom of this post.



Price is $21,000 but no reasonable offer will be overlooked.



No trades.



Contact: (502) six48-014zero call or txt, if no answer, leave voicemail, or email at



Over 400 pictures can be found here:

http://s939.photobucket.com/user/new...?sort=2&page=1



-This is a better than new copy of a version 4 STI. You cannot own a car like this legally unless you convert a USDM chassis into one. I refer to the car souly as a version 4 STI because that's what it is. STI is just a package, although it includes so many different parts it could be considered a different car, it is what it is. This particular example was made from a front clip. Everything, every wire, every bolt, every single part that made the impreza an STI in japan, now makes this USDM chassis an STI here in America. It doesn't stop there. Not only were all the parts transferred, but they were reconditioned. Every bolt, bracket, fuel rail, etc. was media blasted and re zinc plated. All assemblies were taken apart and replaced with either OEM or better componets. Seals, gaskets, bearings, belts, etc. You name it, it's in there, and it was done correctly. Look at the pictures for proof.



-There may be some Subaru aficionados out there saying "well it doesn't look like a version 4 STI" That's true. the front fascia, side skirts, and mirrors were from the version 5/6 generation. The reasoning for this is simply because I like the look of them better. Nothing to complicated.



----PRICING----As far as pricing goes. First off, I'm in no rush to sell. I'd like to sell since i will be able to pay off my other car, but as of right now, i'm making my payments just fine. This car cost roughly $35,000 to build, and it took me over 3 years to do it. if you figure 20 hours a week for three years, making minimum wage, you end up with $22,620 which is more than the asking price of the car alone. new sti's go for $35,000 why am I asking $21,000? first, you get a 3yr 36,000 mile warranty when you buy new, this car is "as is." Second the banks aren't going to lend money for a 12 year old vehicle, and since it's VIN says it's a 2.5rs, they wouldn't be lending nearly enough. I researched what clean, low milage examples of 2004 sti's are going for and they are still bringing low 20's, upper teens. With the added rareity of something such as this, the extra attention to detail, the awesome parts selection that adorns it, and the fact that it has less than 5k mile total on everything tells me that if someone was willing to buy a 9 year old sti and hardly get any help from a bank, they should probably be willing to spend a little more and not get any help either. As far as insurance. I have state farm and was told by my rep that I could insure the vehicle for a higher value just like people do with restored muscle cars. The vehicle would have to be appraised and then it would be the call of the rep. Other insurance company's may be different. however with the vehicle and the pictures, I doubt it would be very difficult.



The reason I have for selling is because I've recently moved into a condo, and no longer have anywhere to change my own oil, let alone work on and build a car. I thought that this car would be with me forever, but since I only live less than 10 min away from my work, and I have access to other fun vehicles, keeping this one isn't as big of a deal anymore. Building it will never be forgotten, and I'm satisfied with being the one who built it.











































































































PLEASE, read the few paragraphs below before you make comments. Many of the questions and concerns reguarding the car are answered within themFor a complete list of modification please see the attached PDF at the bottom of this post.Price is $21,000 but no reasonable offer will be overlooked.No trades.Contact: (502) six48-014zero call or txt, if no answer, leave voicemail, or email at [email protected] Over 400 pictures can be found here:-This is a better than new copy of a version 4 STI. You cannot own a car like this legally unless you convert a USDM chassis into one. I refer to the car souly as a version 4 STI because that's what it is. STI is just a package, although it includes so many different parts it could be considered a different car, it is what it is. This particular example was made from a front clip. Everything, every wire, every bolt, every single part that made the impreza an STI in japan, now makes this USDM chassis an STI here in America. It doesn't stop there. Not only were all the parts transferred, but they were reconditioned. Every bolt, bracket, fuel rail, etc. was media blasted and re zinc plated. All assemblies were taken apart and replaced with either OEM or better componets. Seals, gaskets, bearings, belts, etc. You name it, it's in there, and it was done correctly. Look at the pictures for proof.-There may be some Subaru aficionados out there saying "well it doesn't look like a version 4 STI" That's true. the front fascia, side skirts, and mirrors were from the version 5/6 generation. The reasoning for this is simply because I like the look of them better. Nothing to complicated.----PRICING----As far as pricing goes. First off, I'm in no rush to sell. I'd like to sell since i will be able to pay off my other car, but as of right now, i'm making my payments just fine. This car cost roughly $35,000 to build, and it took me over 3 years to do it. if you figure 20 hours a week for three years, making minimum wage, you end up with $22,620 which is more than the asking price of the car alone. new sti's go for $35,000 why am I asking $21,000? first, you get a 3yr 36,000 mile warranty when you buy new, this car is "as is." Second the banks aren't going to lend money for a 12 year old vehicle, and since it's VIN says it's a 2.5rs, they wouldn't be lending nearly enough. I researched what clean, low milage examples of 2004 sti's are going for and they are still bringing low 20's, upper teens. With the added rareity of something such as this, the extra attention to detail, the awesome parts selection that adorns it, and the fact that it has less than 5k mile total on everything tells me that if someone was willing to buy a 9 year old sti and hardly get any help from a bank, they should probably be willing to spend a little more and not get any help either. As far as insurance. I have state farm and was told by my rep that I could insure the vehicle for a higher value just like people do with restored muscle cars. The vehicle would have to be appraised and then it would be the call of the rep. Other insurance company's may be different. however with the vehicle and the pictures, I doubt it would be very difficult.The reason I have for selling is because I've recently moved into a condo, and no longer have anywhere to change my own oil, let alone work on and build a car. I thought that this car would be with me forever, but since I only live less than 10 min away from my work, and I have access to other fun vehicles, keeping this one isn't as big of a deal anymore. Building it will never be forgotten, and I'm satisfied with being the one who built it. Attached Files: Subaru Rebuild.pdf (32.6 KB, 34 views) __________________

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