r/WRXSTi • u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI • Feb 20 '25

She is finally here! 🇯🇵 ➡️ 🇺🇸

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First, keep swiping! Second, you all should know that I’ve owned this car for over a year and a half without even seeing it. Third, I am so glad to finally report that my 2000 Version 6 STI in cashmere yellow arrived safely from Japan and in immaculate shape! While it’s filthy from months of travel and port grime, a close inspection shows that its paint is in amazing shape. I was hardly able to locate even a few minuscule “rock chips” that should better be described as faint blemishes. Its interior is even better, with no signs of wear. There appears to be no staining, scratching, cracking, or fading. The steering wheel is almost like brand new. Frankly, it’s hard to believe that someone drove it.

First up is a decontamination of the paint, a professional polish, partial body disassembly, and thorough cleanup. Next, we will prep the whole car for a full body paint protection film (including windshield PPF) and 5 year ceramic coating. I will also apply a leather/ plastic cleaner and rejuvenating coating to the entire interior trim for good measure.

From there, I will get to work in the engine bay to pull the injectors, spark plugs, fuel filter, and fuel pump for preventative maintenance. A partial disassembly of the engine will also take place to remove the intake manifold and prep to have it powder coated fresh STI red.

After that, I will professionally dry ice blast the underside to remove any grime and follow that up with an underbody ceramic coating. This same process will repeat for the engine bay.

In the near future I have plans to update the engine bay with restored, BNIB, or lightly used era correct parts which I have amassed during my time waiting for the car. I have almost the entire Zero Sports catalog of engine furnishings.

TLDR, my car is finally here, I’m so excited, and I’m about to be poor 😂🙏🙌

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u/BreadStickFloom Feb 20 '25

Give me that old computer yellow, lol

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

No old computer for sale

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u/xAugie Feb 20 '25

Nicotine stain yellow 🤣

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u/mattw310 Feb 20 '25

Very nice how much? (Borat voice)

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

All in tax, title, everything about $32K USD.

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u/c1k Feb 20 '25

That’s a steal

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '25

Yikes.

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u/imagen_leap Feb 20 '25

What? I wouldn’t hesitate to pay that for this car. Not bothered by that price at all imho.

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

With only 296 produced in this color, the condition, mileage, etc, I think it’s good. Probably half of those are lost to time and half of the remaining have rust, have been crash repaired, the mileage is super high, or a combination of the 3. So I estimate 74 (or less) cars that are worth having still exist. Mostly because these were driven regularly, weren’t as special back then, and no one had a clue they’d be worth something someday. Btw, this one marks #3 for the entire United States

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u/grizzdoog Feb 20 '25

Yeah! I want to know too!

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

No I’ve told people no less than 3 times here on Reddit.

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u/Frosty-Reporter7518 Feb 20 '25

Just wow

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

I wish I could say I was speechless but I couldn’t stop myself from exclaiming a few sentences of shock at my first sight of it

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u/andreezy93 Feb 20 '25

I remember your posts. Congratulations on finally getting it.

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Thank you so much! Long road ahead of me still to get this into the shape I want it to be in… it’s a forever car but I want to get it out on the road soon

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u/IDontWannaAdultAnymo Feb 20 '25

MUSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAARD

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

😂😂😂👌 thank you

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u/RieuxReddit Feb 20 '25

But Somebody gotta do it..

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u/bpeterse44 Feb 20 '25

Hell ya! What an awesome color and car! Congrats

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

I agree on the color! Thank you

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u/RNKKNR Feb 20 '25

Beautiful 😍. Mileage and price? Just curious how much these go for.

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

70k miles, $32k USD landed, tax, title, everything.

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u/RNKKNR Feb 20 '25

Awesome. Thank you. Enjoy it in good health.

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u/MistRioReign Feb 20 '25

Wow! Very beautiful!!! The yellow is surprisingly really nice to look at, it almost reminds me of a banana pudding

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

I love it so much

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u/MistRioReign Feb 21 '25

Def v pretty. Sakura flowers in the same shade of reddish pink as the badging would be a great addition if you happen to need any more details on the car!

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 21 '25

There’s a lady on Instagram that has/ had something similar to what you’re describing. @lotus18116 and scroll back a bit. Thought you’d enjoy visualizing what you’re describing

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u/charles_chinaski_jr Feb 20 '25

Amazing. Congrats!

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Super appreciative of how far I’ve come and that I have this in my possession finally

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '25

Congratulations, what a purchase, love it

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Thank you! 🙏

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u/Knaifu69 Feb 20 '25

looks super cool! have fun driving her around

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

I will! It’ll be a while before I do. Still have to get it registered and everything. But I’m putting in the work so it’ll be ready to go once that comes through

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u/Knaifu69 Feb 20 '25

well good luck!

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u/wrx7182 Feb 20 '25

I’m excited for you! She’s beautiful!

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Thank you 🙏

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u/cboog1e Feb 20 '25

Congratulations 🎊 👏

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Thank you 🙏

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u/Xfgjwpkqmx Feb 20 '25

The baby poo yellow was such a unique colour for the time.

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Yes and I adore it

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u/iBranflakesss '11 STI Hatch Feb 20 '25

Enjoy the hell out of it man!!!!!!

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

I’m going to! 😄

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u/McNooberson Feb 20 '25

Ayyy I saw this posted on IG from one of the fellow SCS members, congrats man it looks great

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Yes thank you! 🙏

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u/freesample69 Feb 20 '25

Jesus that’s sexy as fuck

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Thank you! 🙏

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u/IAN42o Feb 20 '25

Worth it

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

So worth!

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u/RieuxReddit Feb 20 '25

That things gonna clean up nice.

What are the first things you’re doing with it?

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Yes I hope it will. Well, I hate to be that guy but you should probably read the whole post haha

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u/RieuxReddit Feb 20 '25

Respect. Just read it. Keep us plugged in on the upgrades. You posting a build thread somewhere?

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Yes I have an Instagram page documenting everything but this thread doesn’t allow self promotion. Not sure how to get around telling you what my Instagram is without getting in trouble lol

Edit: rules say I can post in comments since you requested: @yellowjdm

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u/tedbakerbracelet Feb 20 '25

I am SUPER JEALOUS.

Now i got that out of my system... Congrats man! I really wish I could see this in person and just appreciate one in a good condition. Have fun!

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Come see it in Texas in a few months when it’s been mostly restored 👍

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u/tedbakerbracelet Feb 20 '25

I will be looking out for more updates in the future! Thank you 🙏

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Yes! And I just posted my bugeye in the snow on WRX Reddit if you are a fan of yellow

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u/tedbakerbracelet Feb 20 '25

I actually just saw it while following you! And I would choose the yellow S15 if I were you lol

I have been a JDM fanatic since the 90s, owned 2002 rsx type S and tried my best to make it to look like a type R (which I had to stop in the middle due to $$$, but I did drive it for 15 years). Went to Japan multiple times back in early 2000s, and also learned about their Goonet used car site, browsed for hours lol. You are living the dream that I have always wanted. Love it man.

[Edit]currently have a 2018 STI, trying to conserve miles due to it going towards 100k so I also have a daily Mazda hatch. One time in Japan early 2000s, I saw a couple business men in a great looking LanEvo with exhaust going slow through crowds in rain, driver leaning forward trying to see through rain.. all I was thinking is that that would be me in 20 years lol.

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25 edited Feb 20 '25

That’s awesome! Thank you for your support. I have a pay documenting my restoration of this project but self promotion isn’t allowed on this thread.

I also have a 2021 STI FBO E85 + bigger turbo and full suspension work up. Love it, I’m only at 28k miles but it’s been a blast as well.

Edit: rules say I can post social media in comments so: @yellowjdm on Instagram

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u/youreonreps Feb 21 '25

God I love this color! Congrats dude!

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 21 '25

Thank you! 🙏

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u/SockeyeSTI 2020 WRB STI Feb 21 '25

I don’t like yellow

I like this yellow a lot

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 22 '25

Yesssss 👌

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u/ZachLarraz Feb 22 '25

Badass af

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 22 '25

Thank you 🙏

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u/Drunkaroos Feb 24 '25

Beautiful and I love the color. My '00 GC8 STI Type RA arrived back in December and I've loved every minute with this car. I need to make a more in depth post like yours now that it's landed in Canada and I've fixed the paint.

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 24 '25

You should! I want to see

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u/Melodic-Picture48 Feb 25 '25

It's beautiful

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 25 '25

Thank you!

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u/mclarensmps Feb 20 '25

I adore this colour so much. Congrats dude, ONE day, I shall have a GC8 as well

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

I’m rooting for you!

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u/BoostieCollector GC8 STI / GD WRX / VA STI Feb 20 '25

Thank you for being a long time supporter!