Hi Mark,
Here's full details of the Impreza we have sourced for yourself, complete with pictures!
5 Speed Manual. Sti Version 2 Spec includes: Blueprinted Sti engine with "at least" 280 bhp, STi Intercooler, Carbon Fibre strut brace, Gold signature alloy wheels, rear wiper, STI rear spoilers (2), STi dummy driving light covers (There are no driving lighst fitted to STi Models as standard). Roof mounted aerial, Subaru original fitted mats. Hifi is the original Kenwood item. In the luggage compartment is the original tonneau cover and an elasticated mesh net. The interior is completely unmarked. It looks as if the owner drove mostly alone and on Motorways and was probably a small man - as the driver's seat is unworn and condition of all the interior shows no wear at all, not even to the steering wheel! This has been a non smoker's car from new too. Also there is the usual STI spec of P/S, P/W, A/W, Climate Control A/C, Power Mirrors, remote central locking, etc. Seats are of course STI embroided on the cloth of each front seat complete with half Alcantara suede. An STI logo is embossed on each front seat. All keys are included including the original spare. There is also the original remote central locking unit included.
Mechanically this car is completely standard, but is fitted with Prodrive dampers and uprated springs. These give a firm yet supple ride - and even better than standard road holding.
We test drive this Impreza - and are pleased to confirm it drives absolutely without fault. Sti 2 3 models were the examples with the largest turbos of all - for the different variants. It pulls very strongly from around 3,000 rpm all the way to the red line. The car feels tight and rattle free. Brakes pull the car up to a stop without any sign of warped or worn discs. The Clutch also has lots of life remaining. All signs show this has been a well kept and regularly serviced example. This car should provide many years of reliable high quality motoring!
The auction grade is 3.5 (Copy of auction sheet is attached). There are 2 marks of touch up paint on the roof, on positions shown. There are 3 small pin dents on the n/s/r door and also one on the o/s/r quarter, near the fuel filler door. Also, there's 2 stone chips a small scratch on the bonnet which have been touched in. Front bumper has some minor scratches on each corner too. On the rear hatch the WRX STI emblem has been removed. We have already sourced a replacement which we can either stick on before shipment, or send to you - to keep in case you'd prefer a more discreet look. Please note that the minor paint faults described will each be repaired as part of UK preparation, but are mentioned here for the purpose of providing a complete description.
Aerial is to follow later - together with any service history documents available (We only receive these in 2-3 week's time - if available). Please also note that the tyres fitted are winter type, which is not ideal for use in the UK. For this reason, as part of the udgetted £350 towards fitment of some good quality new tyres in the UK - as part of the OTR price.
Car cost: 640,000 Yen.Auction Fee: 7,500 Yen.FOB Fee: 75,000 Yen.

TOTAL FOB: 722,500 Yen
FOB Fees cover the costs of transporting the car to storage yard, storage fees, deregistration, customs paperwork, customs clearance, translation of deregistration, shipping arrangements and loading onto vessel. This work is done by Yamagin Corp. who are the export company Newera buys all cars at auctions through. At current exchange rate, the above figure of 722,500 Yen equates to approx. £3,800
Taking into account the cost of UK taxes, shipping, insurance, UK modifications, testing, UK registration, paintwork, etc as described valetting, new tyres - The OTR price inclusive of our fee is going to be £7,850 OTR

I'm pleased we got this one - and trust you'll agree - it's completely original and an excellent example, ideal as your first investment into performance Japanese Sports cars - The car will look brilliant once fully valetted for your collection upon completion.
The car has already been booked to leave on the next vessel, to depart 30th January. - Hual Transporter, a dedicated car carrier vessel - is to arrive in Southampton around 2nd week of March. We expect your car to be with Riverdale Cars by 15th March, for completion around 1st / 2nd week of April (Bearing in mind they'll take an average of 4 weeks to process the car complete fully).
- As detailed in "How our system works", the next payment will need to be paid as the car's shipped. Please ensure this payment departs your account in UK to Yamagin's account (details attached seperately) by 6th February at the latest. I attach seperately Yamagin's account details and also information on how our system works, as previously sent. Please make a remittance of 722,500 Yen to Yamagin Corporation. Your local highstreet bank will be able to make this transfer for you. Alternatively, to get a more preferential rate, you can use the same international bank we use for remitting funds abroad. Please contact Worldwide Currencies. Contact there is Tonya Lark on 0208 464 5888. When calling, please quote reference "Newera Imports". They will be able to quote you the rate for the day you'll remit, then give you easy to follow instructions on how to proceed. When making your remittance, please quote reference:

GF8-015241/Newera/Transporter

This reference identifies your money to Yamagin as being from the owner of this Impreza STI Version 2 555 Wagon.

Every Friday, Yamagin Corp. send me list of payments arrived - and from there I will be able to confirm to you the funds are cleared. There's no problem in sending funds abroad. It's completely reliable.

This will comprise the second payment. 3rd payment will be requested around 28th February - in preparation for the car's arrival - which will be balance of £7,850- taking into account your initial deposit second payment. Funds for the second payment to be sent direct to Yamagin Corp. Japan must be sent for the exact sum above in JAPANESE YEN. Please do not send Sterling. When you do make the remittance to Yamagin Corp, please send me a copy of the Telegraphic Transfer receipt or confirm rate via e-mail, which will help me to trace the payment's arrival to Yamagin Corp and also it's useful if you let me know the exact exchange rate you pay- so I can work out exact costs, rather than a pessimistic calculation for final payment due later.

I trust you'll be delighted with your Impreza STI!

Now you've seen pictures, please let me know your thoughts/comments and any questions/queries you may have.
Best Wishes, Miguel.