If you're into the high-performance Japanese car scene even in the slightest, you probably already know the Subaru WRX STI holds its value well. Really well. Famously well. So well that it's one of those cars where people angrily email me and ask WHY SHOULD I EVEN BOTHER BUYING A USED ONE?
I've always heard of this, but I don't think I really realized how well these STIs hold their value until I went and looked them up on Autotrader. So here's the average asking price, by year, of used Subaru STI models currently listed for sale on the site:
2016: $34,323
2015: $32,414
2014: $30,460
2013: $29,036
2012: $27,038
2011: $25,790
2010: $22,711
2009: $21,968
2008: $22,876
2007: $21,719
2006: $21,199
2005: $19,515
2004: $17,245