2005 Subaru Forester Sti — IHI VF48 turbocharged 2.5-litre EJ255

Subaru Forester STI Version SG9 2.5 Turbo 6-Speed Manual 2005 JDM

Freshly arrived from Japan and currently undergoing preparation before being registered and supplied to its new owner.

This is a genuine factory Subaru Forester STI Version (SG9), combining Subaru’s legendary STI performance with the practicality of the Forester platform. Finished to a Japanese auction grade 4 and having covered 123,500 km (76,739 miles), this is a highly desirable JDM performance SUV

Mileage: 123,500 km (76,739 miles)
Auction Grade: 4

Preparation & Work Being Completed:

• Full service
• Clear underseal
• Speedometer conversion to MPH
• Rear foglight fitting
• Mileage display conversion from kilometres to miles, where possible
• Wheel alignment/tracking checked where required
• 12-month MOT will be supplied

The vehicle was inspected in Japan prior to export and will undergo a further inspection and preparation process here in the UK before being supplied.

A full 12-month MOT will be supplied with the vehicle.

The car is currently being registered in the UK and awaiting its V5C log book

Specification & Features

• 2.5L EJ255 Turbocharged Engine
• 6-Speed Manual Gearbox
• Factory Forester STI Version Specification
• Symmetrical AWD
• STI-Tuned Suspension
• STI Performance Brakes
• 18-Inch STI Alloy Wheels
• STI Sports Seats
• STI Interior Trim
• STI Steering Wheel
• STI-Specific Exterior Styling
• STI Performance Chassis Components
• Factory STI Engine & Drivetrain
• 4-Wheel Drive
• Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Specification

Condition

Purchased from Japan as a Grade 4 example, this Forester STI is in very good condition throughout. The overall bodywork and interior reflect a well-cared-for vehicle, and the underbody is remarkably clean and free from the heavy corrosion typical of UK-spec models.

Before leaving Japan, the vehicle underwent a full pre-export inspection. It is receiving a further underbody check and clear underseal protection in our workshop to keep it preserved in its current excellent state for years to come.

Background

The Forester STI Version SG9 is a particularly interesting model in Subaru's history, offering genuine factory STI engineering in the practical Forester body.

Unlike a standard Forester XT with STI-style modifications, the SG9 STI Version was produced by Subaru as a dedicated performance model, receiving a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine, 6-speed manual transmission, STI-tuned suspension, performance brakes and a range of STI-specific components.

The result is a car that offers the performance and character expected from an STI while retaining the practicality, space and four-wheel-drive capability of the Forester.

With its 2.5-litre turbocharged engine, 6-speed manual gearbox and genuine factory STI specification, the SG9 represents a unique and increasingly sought-after JDM Subaru.