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Subaru Impreza WRX / STI Mk2 (GD/GG) Problems by Year

These are the rally-era Imprezas UK enthusiasts still lust after, but they are now old performance cars that punish poor tuning, neglected servicing and hidden rust. Buy the best-documented car you can find.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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2001–20073 issues

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Buying Tips for the Subaru Impreza WRX / STI Mk2 (GD/GG)

  • ✓Rust inspection matters just as much as the engine bay: check rear strut towers, rear arches, sills and the front subframe.
  • ✓Treat modifications cautiously. A mildly tuned car with mapping and maintenance evidence is safer than a heavily altered car with vague promises.
  • ✓On WRX cars, pay close attention to gearbox quality and clutch bite because the 5-speed transmission is a known weak spot.
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