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Model guide · Updated monthly from the auction floor
The chassis that won three straight WRC titles — and the analog rally hero you can still import for real money. WRX, STI, the two-door Type R, and the 22B: prices, pitfalls, and how to buy one that hasn't lived a hard life.
What they really cost
Hammer prices at Japan's major auctions move every week. These are the working ranges we're seeing for clean, honest cars — before auction fees, our service fee, and shipping.
| Variant | Typical auction range | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| WRX (sedan & wagon) | ¥0.7M – ¥1.8Mapprox. US$5–12k | The honest entry ticket. Wagons are the family-friendly sleeper. |
| WRX Type RA | ¥1.5M – ¥3Mapprox. US$10–20k | Lightweight, closer ratios, roof vent — the motorsport base car. |
| STI Version I–VI (sedan) | ¥2M – ¥4.5Mapprox. US$14–31k | The proper STI. Later Versions (V–VI) carry the strongest money. |
| STI Type R (2-door) | ¥3.5M – ¥7Mapprox. US$24–48k | The WRC homologation coupe — DCCD, rarity, and the shape everyone wants. |
| Type RA / RA Limited | ¥2.5M – ¥5Mapprox. US$17–34k | Stripped-out specials for the enthusiast who knows. Documentation matters. |
| 22B-STI | ¥25M+collector territory | 400 built, widebody legend. Beware replicas — talk to us first. |
Ranges reviewed monthly against live auction results · Last review: July 2026
Can you import one?
Every GC8 is past the 25-year mark — the whole range, STI and Type R included, is federally legal. California adds its own emissions hurdles.
Well past the 25-year threshold. We ship to our compliance partners in AU for registration — door-to-door is our home game.
No age restriction — NOVA, IVA and registration are routine, and the UK's rally-mad market knows exactly what a Type R is.
Individual approval per country — early GC8s already qualify for Germany's H-plate historic registration (30+ years). We prepare the documents.
Not sure about your country? Ask us — import law guidance is part of the service.
Before you bid
Rally breeding cuts both ways: plenty of GC8s were driven the way Subaru intended. The gap between a cherished STI and a thrashed one is invisible in listing photos — so we put hands on the car before you commit a yen.
Not a mockup — the actual gallery delivered for a recent Impreza inspection. Timed videos, strut tops, EJ20 bay. Straight to your WhatsApp.
Proof, not promises
Good to know
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