Purchased new in October, 2004, with 7 miles on it (after my 5 mile test drive).
Has been my daily-driver, and now has almost 142,000 miles on it, as of August 1, 2017.
It's 1 of only 109 Atlantic Blue, GT, Wagon, 5 speed, non-Limited (no sunroof or leather interior) cars produced for the US for 2005.

Key Features:
2.5 Liter H-4, turbo
All-Wheel-Drive with limited slip rear differential
250 hp, 250 lb/ft torque (when it was all stock)
5 speed manual
4 wheel disc brakes, antilock
17 inch wheels, 215/45 tires
Dual zone automatic climate control
AM/FM stereo, with in-dash 6 disc CD changer
Cruise control, tilt wheel, power locks, power mirrors, intermittant front/rear wipers, heated front seats
Leather wrapped Momo steering wheel
Dual front, front side, and side curtain airbags
Alarm system with keyless entry

Dealer add-on Accessories:
Cross-bar set for the roof racks
All weather floor mats
Auto-dimming rear view mirrow w/compass
Amp and subwoofer

Mods & Accessories I've Added:
Cargo nets
Subaru Hood protector shield
Subaru Mud guards
Rear 12v power outlet
Trailer hitch
Stock wheels and Goodyear F1 Assymetric 2 215/45R17 (summer)
ASA JH3 wheels and Continental ExtremeContact DWS 215/45R17 (winter)
STI pedal pad set
Borla cat-back exhaust
AVO air filter
Kartboy Delrin shift knob
DBA slotted brake rotors, Hawk HPS brake pads, stainless steel brake lines
Subaru Rain Visors
PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow H3 fog light bulbs
Cobb Tuning lightweight crank pulley
IPR intercooler
Perrin up-pipe
Cobb catted downpipe
Cobb Accessport, Cobb Stage 2 map
Whiteline 20mm Rear Sway Bar, 22mm Front Sway Bar, Kartboy endlinks front and rear
KYB struts with OEM springs
Kartboy short throw shifter
Pioneer TS-A1685R 6-1/2" 4-Way Speakers front and rear
Subaru JDM double DIN AV Panel Set
JVC KW-R900BT CD Receiver
2008 Subaru Outback Tail Lights
Koyo Radiator with Samco hoses
LED brake, turn signal, front and rear running, front and rear side marker lights

Hood scoop directs air into the turbo's intercooler

Turn signal LEDs in mirrors are nice, and are much brighter than picture shows

Can't exactly see the engine....

Electro-luminescent gauges are cool

Pic with the "winter" wheels and tires

Just home after a week at the beach

Some clips of the Borla exhaust:

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October 5, 2017