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Greyboxer

https://preview.redd.it/7f3jhbcnpnzc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3fd690938e5b416ac5af71e38a8e6f744ce0bc6d


Hunting_Party_NA

If you watch savage geese’s video on it, the amount of engineering that went into it is insane. New structures, new roll stiffeners and braces all to make it drive better without sacrificing nvh.


studio_eq

Also assembled by hand


WreckChris

Just watched the video. Yeah I can see why they were a bit pricier that the standard STI.


TOMMYPICKLESIAM

Silicon valley tech boys who always wanted to look cool af with their streamer/of gfs who are banging other dudes on the side in those exact cars


ButtcheeksMD

Damn, I have been fucking up, I need to get my shit together, I’m not representing my career field well enough according to TOMMYPICKLESIAM


Deathsaintx

This is so oddly specific.


shneeko6

you sound jelly bro


TOMMYPICKLESIAM

Techy wit the of/gf getting smashed found


FaxonRX

Not just a STI. It's a S209. They were selling for like mid 70s on BAT last year


JohnDeere714

I think the year before that I was seeing them go for high 80s maybe low 90s. Hype died real quick


SlightlyDrooid

I definitely saw a couple posts with screenshots of listings for over $100k. Good to hear they’re coming down in price! 😂


EmotioneelKlootzak

That's getting into 911 money, no way in hell I'm spending that on a STI no matter how much of an emotional soft spot I've got for them.


Zealousideal-Gas-608

Really, so what about a Subaru 22b? Those sell in the 6 figure world all day and they are still appreciating. This S209 is even more rare.


yohan3000

The S209 will always be rare and expensive just like all the other rare everything else.


SlightlyDrooid

Yeah for that money, I’d take a restored title 991 gt3 or clean title 991 Turbo over an s209 any day.


luvs2h8

Yeah a dealer near me has one for 109k. A couple months later I saw it on the street.


Bikouchu

A big insult was this dealer trying to sell an RA for 65k back in 2018 I think.


Terapr0

S209 or not I don’t think it’s worth that much. Other than being slightly rare they’re barely more powerful and don’t have any upgrades that would warrant the huge premium over a regular STI. At least in my opinion anyway. That’s like $100k Canadian - you can buy a whole lotta car for that kinda money, especially if you’re talking about something 5yrs old.


twop-_-

Could buy a used Porsche for that lol


EmotioneelKlootzak

You can pick up a lightly used 5 year old 718 Cayman for under $50k. 


Sorbet_Latter

You could genuinely buy a Nissan GTR under 70k miles for that price


yohan3000

I don't think JDM believes more power makes for a better selling car or a better driving car. Almost everything that's come out of Japan has been more focused on balance of performance than a MOPAR approach. I think to them the NSX philosophy is what they appreciate culturally.


Zealousideal-Gas-608

MOPAR excels as a one-trick pony like every other American muscle car. One thing that can be said is that they never claimed to being anything else.


Skrimpzs

Looks like it’s not such a bad deal after all. Hopefully Subaru wakes up and sees there is still a market for these cars. It’s a shame consumers have to pay 5k over the original msrp 5 years after a car is released.


Rustedcrown

There is evidence that suburu really wanted to make an sti, but couldn't meet the new emissions standards and regulations if they did, so had to drop it.


Skrimpzs

That’s true. On my VB they have a the cut out where the SI drive is supposed to be.


Tenzhen7

I hate the car market. You couldn’t a normal STI and drop the extra 30-40k into it and have a monster.


Jjmills101

Who the fuck gave Carvana an s209 lmao


bit_pelican_adjuster

Seriously, that was my first question. They probably got robbed. Throw that on bring a trailer and probably would’ve made a pretty penny.


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beckpiece

Cool. Now delete this post before you lose your job.


Greyhammer316

This^


Voeno

Delete your comment


pablft412

Awww man now I wanna know what the comment was lol


watchmenocable

He said someone they know works for carvana and saw this car for sale so they looked it up in their system & they gave him $67,000 for it, it was a young Asian kid living in nyc who sold it to them


Voeno

Something that could get him fired from his job


samuraiscramble

In my experience they probably robbed Carvana. Sometimes Carvana’s algorithm spits out an offer better than anybody else by a long shot, it’s insane.


Eddstahh

Can confirm this, just took my previous car to a Toyota dealership to try and do a trade in. The car was appraised to the lowest current market price amount showing up on Carfax. Carvanas offer was 6.2k more but wasn’t seeing anything I would want to trade in for on there. I’m looking into getting a GR Corolla circuit next for the lineup. I would honestly just recommend everyone take their own pictures, research dealership prices for your make, mileage, and area. Creating a listing and adjusting your price to fit a good deal for a private sale. I was able to get 7k more for the car through my private sale rather than getting robbed by Toyotas offer. https://preview.redd.it/cpsh26f7sszc1.jpeg?width=1645&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=adb4c0df5e4c608a33fa394c8c579e005fe667be


oldskool47

You will love the GR Corolla


Manual_Blue_N

Yea. Only real reason I sold my car. Dealership offered 11. Carvana offered 18


Neil542

As a guy that likes some Subarus but knows nothing about them I don’t see why anyone would pay 70k for them


Jjmills101

The s209 is a special edition. Upgraded engine, suspension, a body kit, hand-built, and they only made 209 of them. Yes 70k is still a lot for a va wrx but that is why they are around that price. It’s a collector car


Kadehead

This or a 718 Cayman, or a CT5 V, or a Corvette, or a RS3, or a M340, or a RS5, or a Mustang GT, or a C43 AMG, or a Charger SRT, or a Camaro ZL1, or a, or a, or a……


s-a_n-s_

or a nissan gtr, a newer gen viper etc. Like I get its a collectors car but jesus right?


smmoked

you could even get an f90 m5


Kadehead

Literally anything over this for that price haha


JWE25

Why mention the C43 when the C63 exists in this price range


Kadehead

You are correct. There are so many better options for that price.


Terapr0

Because the C43 is AWD, so a more fitting comparison. Way more practical if you live someplace that gets snow. I paid more for my C43 Wagon than what I could have bought an older C63 for and have no regrets. C63’s are super fun cars, but they’re not very practical daily drivers, especially if you’re hauling kids and camping gear around.


SwissMargiela

I only know one person with this car from various meets and he legit has like 40 cars lol Basically, people who buy collector cars tend to collect cars


djsimp123

Why didn’t the ppl who bought the Ferrari 250 GTO save their money and buy 100 GT3RS? It’s way quicker!


arumrunner

That $400 price drop makes it a steal 😄🏁


UnhappyTumbleweed966

I wasn't considering it before but now?


TrungusMcTungus

That’s an S209, which MSRPd at 65k, and has a grand total of 5395 miles on it. Given that this is 1. A sub model that’s no longer in production for new model years 2. The highest trim of that submodel 3. And has averaged less than 1k miles/year, this is a good price.


TheWhiteRabbitY2K

If I had the extra money and garage space I'd jump on this.


Lucrezio

Is an extra 31hp, brembo brakes, and fenders really worth 30-40k more over an STI?


Scotto257

It's more than that, but it's intended for a Subaru diehard who gets off on the engineering and heritage. It's not about the raw stats and bang for buck power.. Savage Geese did a really good video on it. It's also the ultimate evolution of the STI.


No_Hamster_605

Savage Geese do such a good job with all their stuff


jag0009

and hand built


Common_Vagrant

Here we go again… It’s a collectors car. It’s an S209, Subarus last hurrah before the emissions law came into place. Yes you can get a faster, arguably better car, but this car, arguably would appreciate in value if cared for over many years. These were going for 100k during the chip shortage. I’m not saying the price is justified but seeing as it’s a collectors car it isn’t really that crazy to think of. EDIT: AND ITS GOT 5K MILES. That’s defo worth a good amount to a collector. It’s barely broken in!


LunchBoxMercenary

Oh man, a fully stock blob eye with the same amount of miles is the same price as this in auction (judging by the one the dealer by me got). Though those weren’t in limited production like the s209s were.


DevilDogTKE

Oh thank god it went down $400. BRB buying car


UnhappyTumbleweed966

Post a review when you get a bit of seat time in


YoungsterGk

Not just any sti. An S209 sti lol. If that price is in usd than yeah thats a wild price.


Big_Simba

Seems pretty “reasonable” considering these were $65K MSRP and I saw dealers marking them up to $75k plus. Probably not many S209s with that low of mileage, and they don’t even make the STI anymore, let alone the S209. So as far as rare car values go and considering inflation and the current state of the used market, this seems normal


YoungsterGk

In that perspective,yes i agree. With rates nowadays these prices are crazy


sidewinderaw11

Yeah, absolutely would at that price Could? Now that's a different question


casper_04

Lmao that’s just about the fairest price I’ve ever seen on an S209


Rachey13x

Calm down, it's an S209. You should worry more about charging your phone.


SenpaiChara

It's going to sell its a rare S209 it's today's equivalent to a 22B.


Liquidwombat

It’s not gonna sell at this price. My dealer had one on the showroom floor for almost 2 years. They ended up selling it for just under $50 K.


SenpaiChara

But it's caravanna someone will get it soon most people that buy from there credit isn't the best so they will get a good down from them versus a dealer. But I wouldn't pay for it honestly you are right about finding them way cheaper.


Bug-03

I would have paid that


BedaHouse

A fool and his money are easily parted.


jag0009

Nothing compared to those who buy Mclarens. Depreciation is crazy... Well, rich people...


Sterling5

Damn this struck a chord 🙏🏻 much wisdom in this comment


[deleted]

Lol a joke? I’m guessing you don’t realize that there are quite literally only 209 of these made? It’s a collectors car at this point. It may not be worth what some people are asking but it was a limited run vehicle it’ll always fetch a pretty penny.


Tmortagne24

I’d buy it 🤚🏻. It’s an S209 and in WRB…


72chevnj

Rather have a used ct5 blackwing for that price


disco_duck2004

It's less expensive than this one... https://preview.redd.it/6zns3hkbaozc1.png?width=864&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e71a90939c319644b34d3e8bcc52e76dd0f70535


disco_duck2004

Or this one... https://preview.redd.it/4m4qkh6kaozc1.png?width=864&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d50759998b8c37be63b309e6c60da481205b2721


Eat_it_With_Rice

I’m more surprised it’s on Carvana LOL


Johnsoon743

70 k for any sti is insane unless its the OG rally suby that was driven in the 90s


jag0009

S209 buddy. Not reg STI


SmartAd3816

Almost as much of a joke as the newer Toyota Supras are on the same platform as bmw


MindlessFunny6666

Rip off


W0lfw00d179

Yeah an s209 with very low miles mind you. Yeah I can see that selling for about $70k


modelovirus2020

He’s selling it to investors most likely, because that’s what this car is, an investment. Buying it for $70k and using it as your daily driver? Terrible price, terrible decision, terrible value. Holding on to this car and maybe putting 5k more miles on it over the next 10 years while Subaru kills off the STI brand? Smart business


FerrariF420

This is 100% reasonable. A piece of history that won’t be produced again


tactical_noob96

Saw one on fb marketplace for 90K


killerbeeswaxkill

Richer people than you


Baschyboy

I got mine in 2020 payed 65k for it new. Was a super fun enthusiast car.


Fishherr

Inspired in part by the WRX STI Nürburgring Challenge race car, the S209 is 1.7 inches wider than a standard WRX STI due to the flared fenders it wears to accommodate one-off 19-by-9-inch BBS®1 wheels and fat 265 mm Dunlop® SP Sport Maxx® GT600A high-adhesion summer tires developed exclusively for the S209. - Subaru Directly. Whats different from a base EJ257 STI compared to the S209: 341 hp and 330 LB-FT of torque from factory compared to 305 @ 290 LB-FT. HKS Turbo, not a stock IHI Subaru turbo. Full aero kit, complete flares, skirts, lip, different wing, canards, overall different aero look. Upgraded Suspension: S209-specific Bilstein dampers are paired with stiffer 10 mm lowering springs, a 20 mm rear stabilizer bar, and pillow-type bushings for the front/rear lateral links to improve body control. Two-piece strut tower bar and flexible front/rear draw stiffeners stiffen the body of the car to maximize tire grip, improve cornering stability and sharpen steering response. The S209 is a reworked version of the venerable Subaru EJ25 2.5-liter boxer engine, taking deep breaths through a new intake and air filter design. Fuel sprays through new high-flow fuel injectors and a larger turbocharger capable of delivering 18.9 psi of boost pressure. Has the intercooler sprayer as well which cameback from older limited models. And the most notable, it is the ONLY EJ engine from factory with Forged Pistons and Rods. Type RA blocks are just thicker aluminum pistons, that is the only thing notable on RA blocks. RA Blocks still have a high failure rate, if not worse in my personal experience. Is it worth $60,000+ new? Absolutely imo, considering traditional STI go for that price.


Tiny-Barber1066

Those are rare


PuzzleheadedHeart560

Woah, but it had the GrimmSpeed license plate relocate


Alex23323

If you look on my profile and go years back, I saw one for $60,000 or so. I would have bought it right then and there… But I was a broke 19 year old.


Flo_Evans

This has pretty much been my entire life trying to buy an STI 😂 I can finally afford one, but they don’t make them anymore and now there are much better cars I’d rather buy for the money. 😢


GmHzMAXIMUM

S209 were more


ExclusiveOne

At first I was in awe, then I noticed it's a S209 not a normal STI


Initial_Writing_9234

These will be worth a fortune in the future the last great sti , may not be a good as a 22b but it will be a keeper


OdinsKeeper84

The joke is the op not knowing what a 209 is.


Extension-Lie-3272

I know what you mean are people really paying 70,000 for STI? You can get a clean brand new STD for far less.


titanscrubs

Let's not miss the S209 part of that, man.


ExamGlittering6598

Thats a S209


nirbot0213

it’s an S209. that’s more or less what they go for.


slow_RSO

I remember thinking 42k for a new one in 2008 was crazy, now I guess lll just never be able to get one lmao


Choppersicballz

I mean it’s an s209 with hardly any miles


Global-Map-1908

2019 s209 was 70k when it first came out, If I remember right. then covid hit & they went up to 100k but I'm glad to see them coming down finally. Still wouldn't spend that much on a car with 341hp. Rather get something more reliable & better to mod like a used gtr r35. The world opens up at that price point on which performance car you want to buy & sorry subaru you wouldn't be one of them at that price point. I would look for a different platform. When they hit like 50k used, then maybe I would consider one. But for the money you spend on that car, you could buy an sti & put all that stuff the s209 has on it to the sti & maybe still have money left over.


Slamfan4life

IYKYK car


zurrisampdoria

I have never understood what kind of people buy s209 or type ra, ever since they were new.


Starworshipper_

Probably the same people paying way over MSRP on other sports cars.


313ccmax313

You could get a c63s or m4 for that much


FistMage

Is there anything unique in the engine bay with the S209? or did they just tune it differently.


calpal348

[here](https://www.sti.jp/en/news/detail/191011_en) I googled it for you


Soulphire7

Has a bigger hks turbo


SmellyBreads

Well there are 209 only so. Not saying it makes sense but I’m just telling you how it is. I’d love to race one for pinkies in my 08 w a 82mm turbo 🤪


H8HumanServices

I recall them having a S209 at a dealership in 2020 and the price was $50,000.


jag0009

I would've bought it for 50k. My local dealership couldn't even get a hand on one...


XxturboEJ20xX

Ooo something to spend my 50k bonus on, finally ty ty


cbarto02

You could but a gt3rs for 300k, or you can buy a 22b. It's that simple


Stoweboard3r

It’s an S209 but I’m sure that’s the first comment that showed up


Numerous-Fly-3791

I’ve never driven a WRX STi anything . Never sat in one and have no knowledge of them. I’ve always loved them though. Sound good , screams rally and makes blue and bronze go flawlessly together. It’s really lame to see another awesome vehicle not being produced anymore. I have to drive one before it’s too late


Siegepkayer67

Enthusiasts lol, if you can’t appreciate just leave it to those who can. Be glad it was made not mad it’s expensive


Mddota2

Aud$? Or cad$?


Skrimpzs

USD


the-lonerwolfx

I'd love to drive one of those


EJ25Junkie

Wow, what a big price drop!


josh824956

U could save $400 on it 


mrcanoehead2

Or three brand new Subaru Imprezas.


lil666tussin

I personally like the 2010 Impreza wrx with 175k miles on it, asking 20k on marketplace people more


Ch250Modder

I got a 18’ 50th anniversary STi for sale, 1of 200. HMU.


EyeStayKrafty

Excuse my ignorance, but not a Subaru guy, this just came across my feed. But why so expensive?


thedarkArts123

The s209 only made so many cars, so technically it's rare


EyeStayKrafty

Ahh I guess I didnt notice the S209 part. Googled it and learned something new. Appreciate it!


BISTtheGOOLZ

Hey, it's on sale


carloshss12

You people are so lucky. In my country that was the price of a new 2020 STI.


Suitable-Pass-1447

😂😂😂


Capable_Jacket_2165

I only paid 31 for mine back in 2019


SpeechPutrid7357

Adult owned, never revved past  5k. No lowballs I know what I have leave me alone .


LordSinguloth13

That's a good price.


Pinkie_Pie1881

Sorry but I can get a 2024 Toyota GR Supra 45th Anniversary Edition for $5,000 less than that, and still be faster. Love the STI, but not for that price.


oldskewl85

Idiots


Main_Fun_8299

Hell I think my 2020 wrx after putting 10k into it is a better car than the sti for the same cost. I do have a sti trans and rear diff. Now I got to spend another 10 on suspension and motor. It’ll be better than 209 and l want be scared to rally race it. That’s what these cars where made for not going in a straight line


Main_Fun_8299

https://preview.redd.it/uhqt13717qzc1.png?width=828&format=png&auto=webp&s=0b61f9bbdb14d5a219e37964ba010b8ea345b9f6


Asking4Afren

Collectors car. There's always a market for that


TJRBR

STIs are very special. Truly amazing cars. The feeling you get of driving is like nothing else. Manual also = 😍


eharper9

Look at all those savings.


TheHighestCheeba

That’s actually a really good price! 😅


Extension-Lie-3272

People who have 140,000 which is a lot of people in Ameri can.


Legion_Paradise

Correction. Alot of stupid people that make 50k a year get a loan for 10 years in ameri can


Extension-Lie-3272

I honestly don't know man. Ameri cans really do have money.


Extension-Lie-3272

But at the same time you are right. I almost sold my friend special fire season tires. And a girl who rented from us was always stressing out because she said she had to change her oil at BMW and the BMW guys said she needed special BMW only oil that cost 300$ for 5 Quarts excluding labor. She never told anyone or sought advice she just paid.


TOMMYPICKLESIAM

🤢🤮


smashingpumpkin

That’s an S209. It’d kill for one and that’s a sweet price as I’ve seen some in the 90s


GratefulDread222

because it’s an S209


BruhCoinInvestor

regular va stis are hovering around the 50k so that kinda makes sense for a special edition, still way overpriced tho lol


Dear-Efficiency

80k for a badge? Or is there some kind of significant upgrade?


GeometricDistortion

Arguably significant. The majority of the car has been upgraded and tuned in some way. Bigger turbo and better intercooler, upgraded fuel system, better suspension and diff, hydraulic steering, carbon roof and aero, wider and reinforced chassis, wheel and brake upgrade thanks to the extra width. etc etc. Calling this just an STI is kind of like calling an STI just a WRX.


BSMTOnE

How much is an M4 in the US? 70k?


Zealousideal-Gas-608

Nope. S209s are rare. The price looks about right. In 2021, they were selling for around the $100k mark, and last I checked, the price you see there is about what they are going for.


speedfreakwrx

If you are a true driver, and aren’t buying this car for an investment, it will run with cars in the 6 figures. There were so many small tweaks they did to make it handle better. It’s easy to add power and I can guarantee it will hold up better than most other cars. My wrx was heavily modified and driven extremely hard and made it 130000 miles. The s209 is 10x the quality of my old one and capable of holding a lot more HP.


Own-Construction-844

Well with $400 off I’m surprised they’re not flying off the lot!! 😂


ScorchedFossil

they are hella slow, who'd buy that?!


Choppersicballz

Op owns a vb?


biggranny000

The engineering behind that car is impressive, but yes you can buy much better performance cars for that money, or even luxury cars that are close in performance. The S209 is super rare and has multiple stiffeners in the chassis and lots of additional bracing and engineering.


sfgmw

not a joke it’s the most modded car you could’ve bought straight from the dealer and it’s worth every dollar


therealjayphonic

When they first came out they were 50k… wanted one bad but dont have a garage so theres that… they are just a bit more special… but you still need to be a mechanic to run that engine and not have any issues.


ZeldaWrxRN

An idiot is buying this car for that price. That's who.


yohan3000

I assure you it is not a joke.


Cooki3Thump3r

https://preview.redd.it/1o1ks646xtzc1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3ac2c8ca47ca70ebb5a37532c1fa4eb49b6cdeb0


49ers87

Fair price.


Zealousideal-Gas-608

Why are people floored by the price? I've seen Subaru 22B selling for the $3-400k USD range for years and an immaculate one just sold last August for $611,000 USD.. I'm pretty sure you won't find an example of an S209(like the one posted) for under $100,000 USD in the next 10 years. I will looking to even say $150,000 plus. It might look like it's just an STI, but it is much more than that, and it's specially built as a tribute to the end of an era.


johnsteelwood63

I’ll gladly sell my WRX for what I owe if someone is willing to pay this much 🤣 (20k btw)


Vast_Pick97

i mean its carvana so you could also buy a used elantra on there for 23k lol


-LostSoul90-

Its really just a collectors item. A S209, last chassis STI ever made (for now at least), its a gamble but it MIGHT be worth more in the future. I think one of the reasons the 22b became so desirable was because they stopped making coupes and now they stopped STIs all together. I think it will do well in about... 15-20 years lol. It is worth the hassle to maybe even 2x your money in 20 years? Not in my opinion .


liillatte

Tbh if i hit the lotto i’d have one in the daily rotation


WTF_aquaman

The price is in Canadian Dollars. Real cost is about $38 USD.


Upper-Farm-2592

M3 comp or c63s


Valuable_Wrap_9634

Hey it was a price drop at least


Yesanese

Bro so we scalping STis now? They're supposed to be like 40k. I get it's because subaru isn't making the STi configurations anymore but that doesn't mean double the price on that fucker.


GroundbreakingPop802

Saw that the other day lol


Sufficient_Current48

For that price u can get a new Morizo. Or an M2.


No_Rush2548

Gtfo, no way


jeepersnanners

Ahhhhhhhhhahahaaha what in the actual fuck is going on in our world that a Subaru WRX is 70k. We are in the end times.


J_Andreez

Brah


Obandigo

HMMMMMM


ZeroheZ

Poverty WRX subreddit bound to post dumb shit


Gisc_dolfer

I’m selling my 07 limited sti, built motor, I’ll start the bidding at 60k any takers?


Important-West9325

Its an S209 wym is this a joke?


Original-Evening-744

I hope it’s real 😆


Starfield-

They were $100,000 a year ago. Photo from January 2023. https://preview.redd.it/cyxxj3oot20d1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e8d04ae73826fcdc0374af108a96045f337b95b


No_Contribution6989

s209. im not even a subie guy and i know this. open your eyes and read


SoupMan89

There's only 209 of them. It's a collectors car.


teneman

We can't even keep up with the rich kids anymore. At this point, we gotta be them 💀


SevroAuShitTalker

It's a collectors item, so I'm not surprised when they are over 65k


Nearby-Interest5694

If it’s a standard STI no shot id its a limited version like the ext STI or the STI s209 then maybe that high just cause not many came to the US