When a car like the 2005 Subaru WRX STi shows up with just 7,000 miles on the clock, it is a time capsule back to the good ol' days. This is the exact kind of rally-bred machine that defined a generation of enthusiasts, and finding one this untouched is almost unheard of. With its turbocharged EJ257 flat-four, driver-controlled center differential, and a six-speed manual, this Subaru is equal parts nostalgia and raw performance, and it’s about to cross the auction block. This STi Is A A 300-Horsepower Rally Weapon Frozen In Time Bring a TrailerPerformance is the heart of the story here. The EJ257 turbocharged flat-four makes 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque, numbers that still stack up today against modern hot hatches. Paired with a six-speed manual and Subaru’s driver-controlled center differential, this STi could still embarrass plenty of newer cars on a tight backroad. With 7,000 miles on the odometer, the drivetrain hasn’t endured the abuse most of these cars suffered when new.The STi’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system is legendary, and paired with limited-slip diffs front and rear, it gave drivers a level of control that made everyday roads feel like rally stages. Combine that with the short gearing of the six-speed, and you have a car that lives for acceleration and corner exits. Low-mileage survivors like this give us a clear look at what the car felt like in 2005, when it was pitted directly against Mitsubishi’s Evo. Back then, Subaru’s recipe was a little rawer, a little more mechanical, and in many ways, more charming. Driving one today with essentially no wear is like stepping back into a tuner magazine from the mid-2000s. Crystal Gray Metallic, Untouched And Unbothered Bring a TrailerPerformance might get the spotlight, but condition is what makes this particular car so valuable. Finished in Crystal Gray Metallic, the aluminum hood with its functional scoop, giant wing, and HID headlights still look showroom fresh. Subaru’s STi models from this era often show signs of hard use, with faded paint, dented bumpers, or aftermarket mods. This one? It’s as close to factory-new as you’ll find.The wheels are original 17-inch BBS alloys, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires that underline the car’s dual nature: part weekend backroad blaster, part daily driver. Behind them, Brembo brakes still show off their signature gold calipers, reminding you this was a serious performance car built to take abuse. That said, this example hasn’t seen track time or rallycross, at least not based on its immaculate condition.Every detail points to careful ownership. Even the headlights, which often haze or yellow with time, remain clear. That makes this Subaru less of a survivor and more of a preserved artifact, one that wears its rarity without a single loud modification. The Cabin Still Smells Like 2005 Bring a TrailerInside, the story continues with an interior that feels frozen in time. The black and blue perforated Ecsaine bucket seats look uncreased, the matching door panels haven’t been sun-faded, and even the steering wheel still has its original texture. Sit inside and you can smell the 2005. That “new car” vibe is something most WRX STis lost long before they hit 50,000 miles.Bring a TrailerPerformance cues are everywhere: the big tach with its 7,000-rpm redline, the short-throw shifter, and the driver-controlled center diff toggle. These weren’t gimmicks; they were the tools you used to shape how the car handled, and they gave owners a sense of control rarely seen outside of actual rally cars. In an era before widespread drive modes, Subaru gave you the real deal.Creature comforts were modest; it had cruise control, climate control, and a CD stereo, but that was part of the charm. This was a driver’s car first, daily commuter second. And because this particular example has barely been broken in, it still feels every bit as tight and raw as it did when it rolled off the California dealer lot 20 years ago. It's up for grabs on Bring a Trailer right now, but only for 5 more days. Who knows what this one will go for?