01 / Where it started
2006 Impreza Wagon
My first car and the start of my own Subaru story. Rally caught my attention, but owning a Subaru made the connection stick.
About 2.5RSTI
The cars brought us here. The community keeps us going.
Alejandro CasillasFounder and CEO of 2.5RSTI
I’m Alejandro Casillas, and Subaru rally is what first caught my attention. The cars had a presence you couldn’t miss, especially that big rear spoiler. The classic Impreza became the car I kept coming back to.
My first car was a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wagon. That turned an interest into something personal, and eventually led me to my first classic Impreza. In November 2017, I started 2.5RSTI to bring more people into that same world.
Since November 2017
Why I started 2.5RSTI
I wanted a central place where Classic Impreza and GC8 fans could connect and appreciate these cars together. Somewhere to find an owner’s build, learn about a model you hadn’t seen before, or spend a little time enjoying what made this era of Subaru so memorable.
There’s plenty to appreciate beyond the famous rally cars. The everyday Imprezas, the 2.5RS coupes, the WRX and STI models, and the projects owners have spent years putting together all belong here.
Getting my first classic Impreza was a personal milestone. Watching 2.5RSTI grow and connect more fans has become another. Behind every follow is someone else who gets why these cars matter.
Where the name comes from
2.5RS + STI.
A little inspiration from the community.
The name 2.5RSTI brings together the Impreza 2.5RS and STI. In the Subaru community, you’ll hear owners call their STI-swapped builds an “RSTI.” I put my own spin on that to create 2.5RSTI.
It felt right for a brand built around these cars and the people who make them their own.
The cars along the way
My Subaru story
02 / Going classic
1997 Impreza L
My first classic Impreza. Finally owning a car from the generation I admired was one of my biggest milestones.
03 / Turning it up
2009 Impreza WRX
A heavily modified WRX running E85 and making around 400 wheel horsepower. Another chapter in my appreciation for what owners can do with these cars.
Why it matters
Keep the Classics Alive.
For me, it starts with something simple: I really like these cars.
I like seeing them driven, learning what owners have changed, and hearing how someone found the Impreza they always wanted. I also want people who are just discovering classic Subarus to have somewhere to start.
That’s why 2.5RSTI shares owner stories, model guides, rally history, and news from the community. Every build documented and every bit of knowledge shared gives someone else something to enjoy or learn from.
More stories ahead
What’s next for 2.5RSTI
My vision is to build the biggest community for anything and everything Classic Impreza and GC8 related.
My team and I handle everything in house, from the website and social content to the stories and products we share. The focus stays on the cars, the owners, and making this a place worth coming back to.
The website launched in September 2026, giving that growing community a home beyond social media. There’s more to build, more stories to tell, and plenty of Imprezas still waiting to be discovered.
Built around the community
From the first follow to our own home.
Every shared photo, comment, and new face has helped 2.5RSTI reach more classic Subaru fans. Thanks for being part of it.
Facebook followers
5,746
The Facebook page began in November 2017. By September 2026, it had passed 3,000 followers.
Find us on FacebookInstagram followers
7,789
Instagram joined the story in November 2017. By September 2026, more than 7,500 followers were along for the ride.
Find us on InstagramGarage Group members
54
The Facebook group opened in September 2026 and welcomed its first 50 members that month. A place to share cars, ask questions, and talk Subaru.
Find us on 2.5RSTI Garage25rsti.com launches.
A home for the stories, classic Impreza builds, and rally history we want people to keep finding. The website started in September 2026.
2.5RSTI arrives on YouTube.
The channel joined YouTube in September 2026. At our September 30 snapshot, it had 19 subscribers and 12,782 views. We’re just getting started there.
Watch on YouTubeMore from 2.5RSTI on TikTok.
TikTok is another new part of the community. Follow along for classic Subarus and rally clips.
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Be part of it.
Have a classic Impreza with a story? Share your build. Found something the community should know about? Get in touch.
Contact: contact@25rsti.com
Find your people
More classics. More good company.
Follow 2.5RSTI for classic Subarus, rally roots, and what’s happening in the garage.
Tag @2.5rsti and use #25rsti every time you post on social media. Let’s keep the classics in the feed.
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