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

The Subaru Impreza WRX STi GD (Blobeye/Hawkeye generation) is trading at a median of $13,075 in the US market, up 16.4% year-over-year—a meaningful appreciation signal against broader market softness in the modern classic segment. However, this gain appears to have stabilized, with confidence in the uptrend rated high despite modest transaction volume.

Our tracking sample includes 16 total sales with 12 recorded in the past year, suggesting moderate liquidity typical of Japanese performance cars in this era. The moderate desirability rating reflects a divided collector base: strong appeal among tuner and JDM enthusiasts, but limited reach beyond those communities compared to European sports cars of equivalent age and price point.

Transacted examples average 91,830 miles, which is reasonable for vehicles now roughly 15–20 years old and consistent with cars still being driven rather than garage-kept. The typical buyer at this price point expects usable mileage and should factor in potential costs for suspension, turbo, and drivetrain components common to higher-mileage turbocharged Subarus.

Both the three-year and five-year base projections hold the current median flat at $13,075 with no percentage change expected. This reflects a market view that the recent 16.4% appreciation may have corrected for undervaluation rather than signaling sustained upside, and that these cars have found a rational floor among their core buyer demographic.

The HOLD signal is appropriate for current owners and patient buyers. The absence of active listings and moderate transaction flow suggest sellers are not rushing to exit, and buyers can afford to wait for examples matching their specific condition and mileage preferences without fear of rapid price movement in either direction.