Subaru WRX / STI: best and worst years
2 generations sold in Australia, rated from our guides
Best bet: GD (2000-2007) (good value in our guide).
2000-2007GD
Good valueGood value: 13 known problems, 6 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Detonation from low-octane fuel or bad tunes; Modified / thrashed history.
Full GD guide →2014-2021VA
No strong verdictNo strong verdict either way: 13 known problems, 7 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Modified / abused history; Engine failure from low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) / ringland and rod bearings.
Full VA guide →Verdicts are the ratings in each FlamingCars guide; reasons and year notes come from the problems those guides list. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.