The owner of this Nice Price or No Dice STi states more than $40,000 has gone into engine enhancements, carbon fiber components, and a billet shift knob. We must assess if we can overlook the fact that this is another enthusiast's project and decide if the asking price justifies those expenditures.

Everyone anticipates Friday, whether a student or an everyday worker, as it signals the beginning of the standard weekend break. ABC once celebrated this with its TGIF comedy block ideal for evening watching.

Reflecting on Friday, we recall the 1994 Porsche 968 convertible reviewed on Thursday. That striking red convertible would serve as an excellent weekend vehicle, with Friday evening devoted to route planning and paint care. The sole drawback was its $18,000 price, which split opinions in comments and votes, ultimately securing a slim 53 percent Nice Price victory.

Hawkeye

The prior Porsche delivered 240 horsepower and ranked among the finest handling vehicles available new. This 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi arrived with 293 horsepower, full-time all-wheel drive, and a strong urge to outperform the Mitsubishi EVO. Its seller asserts additional power and features to ease that competition.

Audi popularized all-wheel drive in professional rallying, yet Subaru and Mitsubishi introduced rally-ready all-wheel-drive models to broader audiences, including those sporting flat-brim caps and casual speech.

This WRX presents a more aggressive stance than typical enthusiast cars. As the final year of the second-generation Impreza, it features the signature Hawkeye appearance, preferred over earlier Bugeye and Blobeye variants for its name alone.

Listed in like-new condition with only 93,000 miles, the engine is described as built, though specifics on internal components or the builder remain absent from the listing.

Bigger is better

The seller notes engine work and listed upgrades total a $40,000 outlay, yielding a vehicle strong on paper and visually. Funds supported functional improvements without unnecessary additions like tinted headlight covers or flashy wraps.

Both engine and suspension received enhancements. The motor uses a larger turbocharger paired with an expanded intercooler moved from above the flat-four to behind the front bumper, rendering the oversized scoop on the carbon fiber hood somewhat redundant. Numerous other engine modifications appear in the detailed ad inventory.

The suspension includes adjustable coilovers, reinforced sway bar bushings, and a strut tower brace for added rigidity.

Taking wing

Visually, the car maintains strong condition inside and out. The deep black finish looks pristine, including the wheels fitted with fresh Cooper tires. One image shows a wheel missing a lug nut, an odd inclusion when complete details are preferred.

The interior appears complete with thoughtful additions. Additional gauges integrate neatly into the steering column, and an AEM water-methanol controller fits neatly in the ashtray. A slender billet shift knob sits nearby, potentially warm during summer use.

Other elements remain largely original yet well preserved, including an upgraded stereo. Upholstery shows no stains, though the driver's seat outer bolster exhibits minor seam separation that could be repaired rather than replaced. A clean title completes the documentation.

The works

This WRX offers features enthusiasts seek without the overdone elements sometimes seen in modified examples. While it reflects one owner's choices and lacks details on build quality, these factors influence evaluation of the $25,500 price.

How does this modified WRX STi and its price strike you? Does the figure seem reasonable for the model, condition, and modifications, or did the $40,000 spend reduce its broader appeal?

Share your thoughts.

San Francisco Bay Area, California, Craigslist.

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