I bought a 2023 Limited WRX a few weeks ago and traded in my 2014 (last of the hatchbacks) WRX. I am not a tuner so I will be sticking with the "out of the box" car. I miss the hatchback but, other than that, the 2023 is a major improvement from the 2014. I can tell that the chassis is much stiffer, the power delivery from the engine is much smoother that the 2014 and the suspension is much more compliant. Hitting a pot hole in the 2014 WRX was quite jarring. And the gas mileage appears to be better.The experience in the 2023 is much better. In shopping for my new car, I looked at some more expensive cars (e.g. Lexus, Acura, etc.) but, to me, the had too much tech. The Limited WRX comes with an infotainment system that looks a bit crude but it works with my Android Auto and still has some buttons and knobs. And it comes with Blind Side Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert which is about all I want. The only thing I sort of miss is Adaptive Cruise Control... I guess they couldn't figure out how to make that work with the MT.

I am so happy to hear about u loving the base model.

I have the base model w the dimming 400$ rear view mirror, trunk tray and all weather floor mats I LOVE IT

Great video! This is my dream car. Base WRX. Looking forward to seeing your future videos

@AutoEnthusiast

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

The red WRX looks the best with the black trim. Just looked at one in person today. The car also looks way better in person than in photos.

Nice vid! What fuel economy numbers have you been averaging up to now? As in, not from the onboard readout, but if you manually calculate. Cheers :)

Would you be able to do a Hi-Res review of the base audio?

honest reveiw

i had the same problem with refuelling. dont put the pump nozzle all the way in. pull it back an inch.

I did the first oil change on my '22 at 1000mi of easy to moderate driving. It's a really easy car to change the oil on. The old oil certainly does come out of the pan with a lot of force when you pull the drain plug so be ready for that!

@AutoEnthusiast

Жыл бұрын

I have a free oil change in the books with the dealer that I bought it from, so they are doing the first lol

@RushroyaleAddicts

Ай бұрын

Why did you change the oil so early?

@jedwin4816

Ай бұрын

@@RushroyaleAddicts Why not? I don't see it as a chore like a lot of other people do. I'm in the camp that the first 1000 miles on a new engine is break-in time and fresh oil and filter then pays dividends latter with a longer lasting and better performing engine latter. I have the tools and a place to work so it costs way less for me to DIY then to go to the dealer or some other shop for a simple oil change. I keep my cars/trucks for a long time so it's worth it to me. That's why.

fender flares grows on you in person (even the rear tbh), I hated it when I saw it in pictures but when I got a blue one it looks nice. IMO it looks nice on all colours. Just a bit biased on WRB haha

@AutoEnthusiast

9 ай бұрын

I agree!

First oil change is at 3-5k. 1st 1k mi you should vary speed and not go over 4k rpm? Right?

I think the cladding looks good on the SOP as well as far I’m concerned. I think the stock wheels look and function just fine and changing them is a waste of money. Mine was dealer ordered with the STI mufflers and the exhaust is plenty loud enough the way it is. As far as cosmetic mods I only did a front plate relocate, seat covers and a weighted shift knob. Any more than that is a waste of money as all the body stuff like front splitter/lip is a waste of money unless you’ve gonna do some seriously high speed. I also changed the dreadfully horrible speakers out for,some Pioneers.

@AutoEnthusiast

Жыл бұрын

I feel like in red, my WRX is screaming for new wheels tbh

REGARDING THE LACK OF POWER WHEN TRYING TO DO PULLS IN 5TH OR 6TH GEAR, IM SURE SUBARU IS JUST AS SMART AS ALL THE TUNERS ARE AND KNOW THAT PULLS IN HIGHER GEARS HAVE DESTORYED MANY AN EJ AND QUITE A FEW FA20'S. PREDETONATION, KNOCK, LOAD AND TIMING ETC ..IM SURE SUBARU HAS SET SOME TIMING PROTOCOLS TO SAVE THE RODS

Put a magnaflow catback on at 1400, definitely drones in the cabin, BUT was well worth it car drives even better and the fun sounds make it enjoyable.

@HI-pi1er

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha a catback won’t make the car drive better or go better . Only thing it will do is make your car louder and that’s it

@CammyDizzle

Жыл бұрын

@@HI-pi1er haha 😄 it does sound better! When I say drives better I don't mean it added horse power it responds better 👍

Can you elaborate why you are happier with the base infotainment screen. I have having the same struggle choosing between base and premium. I would like the aluminum pedals though. Thanks

@snoopyalien24

Жыл бұрын

Get premium

@AutoEnthusiast

Жыл бұрын

I think the better way of putting it, is I have zero qualms with it and have found that I do not regret it at all, and in turn saved like $1500-2000 because of that.

@fatalneonzz8126

Жыл бұрын

Get the premium

How is the noise inside the cabin? How many dB? How is it compared to the VA?

@AutoEnthusiast

Жыл бұрын

Noise isn't too bad! Far far less that the VA in the least scientific data driven answer possible lol

@ImaBearOk

Жыл бұрын

I had a 2021 wrx and swapped to a 2023. It’s a very noticeable improvement.

Since the engine is bigger and less boost should the mpg not be better than the VA?

@totallynotbluu

Жыл бұрын

It would be less because of a higher displacement

@raiderfan367

Жыл бұрын

I did a video on MPG check it out👍

What relocator do you have for you license plate?

@AutoEnthusiast

11 ай бұрын

JXR Performance! I have a video of the install on the channel!

my stage 2 wrx 17 had 320hp/295 tq and thats most most conservative tune basically.. its not the same

Bro my only main complaint about this car is after i put my summers back on months ago my steering wheel moves SO MUCH on bumpy roads or uneven roads. It never used to do that. Whats causing that? Ive never driven a car that does that. Its hard to even drive straight and hold the road when there is bumps/potholes..

Wtf is that display ? It’s separated

@RushroyaleAddicts

Ай бұрын

poverty spec

Whatever.

Blah,Blah,Blath!

that 3ds infotainment...

Hey bro, what does the base wrx cost? I'm really thinking about buying one on white, I think it looks good with the black fenders.

@AutoEnthusiast

9 ай бұрын

I would check local dealers. You can probably snag one for 28-29k + fees and taxes

Go with bronze wheels looks good on red.. I have bronze wheels on my red lifted crosstrek

You really went and bought a Wrx I’m dead.

@Nonx47

Жыл бұрын

3 months ago...