What do you think of the WRX? Modern day classic or desperately needs an update? Would you take it over any of its competitors?

@dylanrobinson3832

4 жыл бұрын

All of Subaru's cars are ultra-reliable

@hardijames

4 жыл бұрын

Cool

@Santiago-lb5md

4 жыл бұрын

I would love the hatch again

@crankypipo

4 жыл бұрын

Shouldve made a hatch with that sharp legacy look but noooo lets give that to the XV with a mediocre power plant

@staytrippy11

4 жыл бұрын

Need a Ford explorer st review been watching a bunch of vids about it would like to see yall's reviews about it

Last time I was this early, the Evo still existed.

@lukeskywlkr3638

4 жыл бұрын

My girlfriend says that I'm early all the time and should see my doctor...

@ElZamo92

4 жыл бұрын

It exists, it’s that it’s an entry level crossover now.

@chm2

4 жыл бұрын

@@ElZamo92 Are you thinking of the Eclipse Cross?

@bandvitromaniaios1307

4 жыл бұрын

Last time i was early, the Evo 6 still was in production.

@toddstevens8506

4 жыл бұрын

MB AMG A45S and a wheelbarrow of cash to pay for it.

*RIP* Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 😢😢💐 They were brothas

@zureai

4 жыл бұрын

inflow divide rip

@zipnone1996

4 жыл бұрын

rip ✊

@henryhealy

4 жыл бұрын

RIP. So disappointing Mitsubishi still doesn’t do an Evo.

@klauserji

4 жыл бұрын

@@henryhealy well, mitsubishi didn't really do well these past years, even on regular-cheap city car. Their mirage is awful.

@skippychompy916

4 жыл бұрын

F, massive respect

I bought a 2020 brand new in November, and every day I drive it feels like my first test drive. It has no techno bullshit that plagues other new cars. It's like the best of the early 2000s in a brand new car

@Zer0Log1c

4 жыл бұрын

Hear, hear! Got my '20 in mid-November and I completely agree with everything you've said there. My roommate can't understand my desire for fewer 'features'. I adore the simplicity.

@thrillcraftmcg5804

4 жыл бұрын

Immortalcheese People who usually likes to enjoy driving their car appreciates the simplicity of a car.

@Drskopf

4 жыл бұрын

@@thrillcraftmcg5804 the less high tech features the less money you spend and waste time at the shop!!.. that's what some people don't understand

@TheLilconker

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Davis I'm about to sell my 18 Type R for a 2020 base wrx. Just bought a house and kind of want to have more cash to spend on house projects, but honestly, I have been through the golf r, sti, wrx and the wrx or sti both feel very nice when hopping in from the Type R. The only thing I will miss is the engine. Both the sti or wrx have a nice old school feel that the Type R lacks, and the awd will make it a more fun car all year round. Gotta say though, I am not a track guy and haven't fully experienced the Type R as it should, it just is not for me.

@martymurtagh3111

3 жыл бұрын

💯 agree, I’ve got a ‘17 s edition, simplicity is king & the daily commute something I look forward too...

The WRX is the perfect example of maximum sport and power just shy of mid-life crisis level

@felixcortes5005

3 жыл бұрын

Idk if I'm at that point but I wanted a fun car, and it delivers. Great car.

@moistydoooood

3 жыл бұрын

the new honda accord touring 2.0l is quicker.

@yewinaung3588

3 жыл бұрын

Then how about civic type R

@Steve-qr2lm

3 жыл бұрын

Can confirm, 33 years old and just bought a 2020.

@sshah2545

3 жыл бұрын

roblox is life yea but this is AWD AND fun. Can’t say that for the accord

Not a Subaru guy but at least they still make manual transmission.

@AR-ix8fq

4 жыл бұрын

too bad the manual transmission is trash. I test drove one and I could feel the repair bills every time I shifted into 2nd.

@jones780

4 жыл бұрын

Aria Rashidzadeh that’s a bummer. I drive a manual 2013 GTI and love it. The clutch was expensive to replace though. My mechanic said it was bigger than clutches he’s swapped on Ford F150s.

@ZuMi_rcf

4 жыл бұрын

@@AR-ix8fq Solid assumption considering it's not a smooth transmission, but had mine since 2014 and no repair bills in my MT.

@kevinnorris6558

4 жыл бұрын

Aria Rashidzadeh I have a 2018 and yeah, the transmission is not very smooth. It has bad rev hang going into second gear which is annoying if you live in places with heavy traffic like I do. The rev hang could be fixed with a tune but I have no intentions of voiding my warranty.

@ConLLee

4 жыл бұрын

Aria Rashidzadeh I think you were experiencing the driveline shock they were talking about. Subaru’s have a real awd system that does not like losing traction at all. That’s what that shaking is, it’s the car desperately trying keep the wheels from slipping

Me: Started work 10 minutes ago. Straight pipes: drop new video. Me: ok time for my 15 min break.

@kilovwdude6457

4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Zuege me too

@superdestrier9160

4 жыл бұрын

Its 5am here in Cali

@flacjacket

4 жыл бұрын

Put it on double speed, seven and a half minute break

@Jim-op5fv

4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Zuege dude, yes?!?!? Priorities!!

@TWOxTONE_773

4 жыл бұрын

@@flacjacket So I could watch it twice. Damn. Good idea. 👍

Subaru is the only car manufacturer that managed to keep the original style and still be modern.

@leejohnson3742

2 жыл бұрын

Every model since 2000 has got more futuristic & ridiculous looking, to the point they now look like a bmw crossed with a prius & a civic. They've all looked awful since they changed from the original impreza.

@shob8516

2 жыл бұрын

@@leejohnson3742 nah

@leejohnson3742

2 жыл бұрын

@@shob8516 fascinating input, well done...

@W333dm4n

2 жыл бұрын

Nah

@deenel

2 жыл бұрын

Not any more

Yuri’s happiness when he shifts from first to second is sooo noticeable vs when Jacob was shifting it-well then again, he was trying to rip through the gears and Yuri wasn’t

Jakub & Yuri TURN off the HILL START ASSIST it helps remove that JERKY feels

@YuriTereshyn

4 жыл бұрын

Zed Lucas ok but how about when I try to launch

@mitchellchamilton

4 жыл бұрын

@@YuriTereshyn hold down the button for 3 seconds and it completely turns off the traction control and hill start. it will launch less clunky but with access port flash and new computer turbo lag is gone and it will launch like a champion

@HarisAhmedKhann

4 жыл бұрын

@@YuriTereshyn Hi:)

@kevinnorris6558

4 жыл бұрын

From my understanding, disabling hill assist also disables traction control.

@paullucci

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a 2016 WRX since new. Can confirm that this helps, but the car is always punchy. Annoying on date night. Fun when solo.

You guys smile so much when driving Subarus. It's a tell.

@clover8673

3 жыл бұрын

I can't be the only one thinking it

"Don't buy SUVs!" Words to live by. Thumbs up.

@dparag14

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Wolff in a world of rally cars, why would anyone?

@jeremybrown3748

4 жыл бұрын

100% agree

@oslotismcboom6733

4 жыл бұрын

SUV is better in every way though.

@4g0tten4

4 жыл бұрын

@@oslotismcboom6733 - LOL! That is why everyone drives them off the road into ditches at the first sign of bad weather, while cars make it through all right. Also SUVs are all ugly monstrosities (along with all Nissans, especially the Joke which is kind of an SUV).

@currythegoatofmankindthepa5156

4 жыл бұрын

Wagons are better suvs anyway

One of my favorite reviews for a while, Intro was og pipes. You guys are super chill and happy in this. Review was informative without being overdone. Really want a WRX in the future 🤞🏼

The fact they didn't call the exhaust a Double Double is a sword through my Canadian heart

@corybailey1499

3 жыл бұрын

As a former Tim hortons worker, that phrase gives me nam flashbacks 🤣

I can’t wait for you guys to hit 1 million subscribers. You guys deserve it more than most. Keep up the hustle boys. 🇺🇸💯

Still got my WRX bugeye 2001...from new.......44k and still puts a massive smile on my face....

Ok, the prowler doing doughnuts in the snow, is the best thing I will see today! Bravo!!

It’s good that Subaru still have the manual transmission for the WRX and STI🙌

Respect Subaru for keeping manuals alive!

It’s nice that Subaru kept that classic manual transmission even in 2020. Good going Subaru 👍

@leejohnson3742

2 жыл бұрын

Just a shame they've all looked ugly as shit since 2000..

@cat-le1hf

2 жыл бұрын

@@leejohnson3742 The 2003 WRX is a dime.

@leejohnson3742

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat-le1hf the blobfish? 🤔

Great video fellas. I have a 2018 STI and i do agree with your statement about driving it smoothly. It definitely takes some getting used to drive it smooth and sometimes even a conscious effort. I do hear the WRX is harder to drive smoother than the STI? Nonetheless, I love it. It's my affordable dream car like your raptor and plymouth - not without its faults, but so much character!

I see Subaru, I press like. Automatic.

@jacobsierakowski8749

4 жыл бұрын

no, manual

@blakecaliper5406

4 жыл бұрын

Why not manual?

@AlessandroBb

4 жыл бұрын

@@jacobsierakowski8749 : )

@AlessandroBb

4 жыл бұрын

@@blakecaliper5406 : )

@wukong9520

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobsierakowski8749 lol

Great video guys!! Very informative I just bought a 2020 Wrx premium and I’m super excited for it!

I’ve owned my WRX for 5 years now and it still puts a smile on my face everyday, the driving experience is something else.

I’m so pissed I got the performance package In 2019 now they come with brembo

@dparag14

4 жыл бұрын

Tyler Bryant oh dude, damn. This one looks just perfect.

@tylerbryant4373

4 жыл бұрын

Parag D I have identical spec just no brembos

@jegglz3845

4 жыл бұрын

Same 2018 performance pack with these dumper red brakes

@tylerbryant4373

4 жыл бұрын

@@ah11980 its just money, you'll make more. DIY and save money.

@randomocityvideos

4 жыл бұрын

The risk you take buying a new car. I did the same, bought a 19 Si and MY20 was a sizable refresh.

The WRX seems to still have some character left, I need to test drive one someday.

@DiaperSNiFFER

4 жыл бұрын

Let's go CHAMP let's get the WRX FORGET GETTING THE STI WE DONT WANNA CATCH IT

@deni8814

4 жыл бұрын

You would pay 40,000$ for this

@Justin-nx3pw

3 жыл бұрын

@@deni8814 $29,000 USD btw.

@deni8814

3 жыл бұрын

@de danging sounds more reasonable, cant see a wrx being a 40k car man not with that plasticity interior.

@deni8814

3 жыл бұрын

@de danging i think for the money u did great, i bought a infiniti q50 with 11k miles for 21,000$ awd v6.

One of the coolest car review I’ve watched. I liked how enthusiastic they are. You found a new subscriber here. Keep it up!!! 👍🏻

What you all said about an old car sucking while its getting old but being good once its old is so true! Great review!

only thing about their “i don’t need AWD in snow” argument is if you live on a solid hill not near a major city u may have issues getting up it if the plow hasn’t come by, i know im thankful for my quattro when i am about to climb my hill before the plow has hit it while passing front and rear wheel drive cars at a stand still midway up the hill

@BrandoDrum

4 жыл бұрын

No kidding, Snow tires have apparently gotten so good I guess the Military can buy RWD tanks fitted with a good set of snow tires. Imagine the savings!

The way I shift from 1st to 2nd in my 17 WRX is that I give a tiny bit of throttle when I'm engaging the clutch. You just gotta know how much gas to give it during the shift, but most of the time it works pretty well.

As a person who lives in Colorado, AWD is a must. We don't have any flat roads, all are up or downhill, plus the elevation change alone is enough to warrant it. I drive up a hill with almost 500 feet of elevation to work and back, so that combined with 10+ inches of snow is dangerous without AWD.

Beautiful, old school classic with just the right mix of new stuff like blind spot monitor, nice seamless infotainment and that amazing awd. Good looks, manual and a streamlined (in the best way possible) driver experience. If i had that kinda money rn, would go for it for sure!

I don’t want awd for winter because I think I need it. I want awd for winter because it enables me to do some hoon shit 😂

@brodiwheeler7583

4 жыл бұрын

ConLee Exactly! 👌🏼🤙🏼👊🏼

@Fauxghost

4 жыл бұрын

easy there ken block jr

Just bought a basic one with a short shifter and fog lights for 28.5K USD and having previously owned a Dodge Dart (don't get me started) and a Crosstrek, this thing is so much fun.

honestly, these reviews are so detailed, there is no other channel that is like it

Best part of the day is seeing these guys uploaded a new video.

This review definitely helped with my decision. I was looking at this and the 2020 Si. The AWD and more power is what did it. I ended up getting a Sport Tech (one trim level below this). Thank you both for another amazing and well thought out review!

@doorey2

2 жыл бұрын

Great choice. I was in the same position in 2019 and chose the si. Something about it just drove nicer to me. I have since sold it though and am very excited for the new 2022 wax model.

@jimsmith8797

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I was going to get the new si until I saw the lack of power. Wrx is not fast but it is very fun to drive. Just quick enough. And reliable

@Daniel-mw7pu

Жыл бұрын

I had the same decision. I went with the Si. The ride and handling is actually really good. Honda never beat their competitors at power numbers. The WRX is definitely more edgy and raw, but I like the civility LOL of the Civic Si.

@riley1733

6 ай бұрын

How is the WRX? How you liking it after 3 years? I have a 2020 Si right now and there's a 2020 WRX at a dealership in my city that I'm considering at looking at. And does yours have bad rev hang?

@NotSoSlimSchady

6 ай бұрын

@@riley1733 if it has rev hang, I’ve gotten used to it. My WRX is now NexGen Stage 2 and has 54xxx km on it. AWD is great in winter. Great community and company support as well

WRX Base model is awesome. I love how it doesn’t not have any of that comfort or sport modes. It simply a car. Get in and drive. Also best to upgrade with aftermarket parts.

I have put at least 40 views on this video. No lies. I'm addicted

Love how you all explain things! Took the words right out of my thoughts/feelings lol

9:40 I solved that issue by getting the angeled charging cable. That way the cable isnt bent.

so much positive vibes in this video

First time watching this channel and I have to say I really liked it. Quite different from your average car review channel, with a refreshing approach (e.g. "it has the best infotainment system!").

5:58 "it's in the cool category now cause it's so old it's good" had me rolling. As far as snow tires go, they DO make a difference. I'm from the northeast US and our winters are pretty nasty. I've had snow tires twice. Once on my 1996 lowered Ford Probe GT with an intake and exhaust (that car was a blast) and currently on my 2000 Camry (5SFE). Swapping all seasons over from a parts car I picked up soon along with a few other things. PS I've been researching Subaru's lately, mostly the BRZ/FRS/86 vs the 00's Legacy (n/a, manual, sunroof, wing, NOT the GT), and you guys constantly pop up. It makes sense since you're in Canada. You've earned yourself a subscriber. Keep up the great content! Plus it reminds me of my friend and if we were to review cars.

I’ve been appreciating my 2017 WRX MT... old school car.

I loved my 2015 WRX, I had zero issues with it and it was so fun. Not sure why they became slower each year though, they changed computer programming. My 15 was into 13s 1/4 mile. Zero to 60 was 5.2 for mine in real tests not even super hard launch

This is step 1 in my dream car journey , that I should be accomplishing in a few months and my favorite cartubers doing a review on it is a win win

@TheStraightPipes

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

Just got my bone stock 2021 yesterday. Love it. Compliments my heavily modified evo quite well

I’m team AWD, live in Portland, ME. Even my friend’s FWD with good winter tires doesn’t do as well on the hills as my wrx does. I also like to go adventure up north. Lots of mud and dirt in some of those back roads

@mikefahy482

4 жыл бұрын

slifernoslifing I’m in Berwick Maine and love having my Jeep xj on mud tires to handle snow and mud

@johnrush5703

4 жыл бұрын

In Portland, wrx and snow tires are heaven

@demm1313

4 жыл бұрын

Hey man I live in southern Maine also. I love my '19 WRX, does everything thing I need and can still use it as a daily driver for work.

@DiaperSNiFFER

4 жыл бұрын

Let's go CHAMP let's all get JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRTS

@AcrossTownRC

4 жыл бұрын

@Tyler Wilson It's mostly just the roads to get to my camp. Not really going mudding, but definitely need the awd just to get the cabin haha. The side by side is for the trails!

The rev hang and jerking is because of emissions. It helps with gas mileage supposedly. With a tune, it fixes it right away.

@jonboy602

4 жыл бұрын

It's better with a tune, not fixed. Had my STi for 6 years. Still found it easier to drive any rental car smoother after 10 mins getting used to them.

@guaripolo69

4 жыл бұрын

Nah fuck that I rather keep my warranty when I inevitably need it

@guaripolo69

4 жыл бұрын

@@THESLlCK is not that easy. dealers have ways to tell if the tune was changed at some point.

@guaripolo69

4 жыл бұрын

@@THESLlCK Im not sure what you mean. But I'm pretty cool with my Subaru tech advisor and even show me the parameters they look at to see if you where tuned or not. I don't think there is hiding it. I may be wrong though.

@theguy1224

3 жыл бұрын

@@THESLlCK ECU has the vin number programmed into it. If a dealer wants to find a fault of yours to deny your warranty, trust me they will. They have more equipment than your average car owner. They will know.

I legit bought a Series White WRX because of this video and what you both do, could not be happier with it. Cheers!

@bjoewallace81

3 жыл бұрын

Nice purchase

I had a 2015 WRX and I loved it! It was amazing in the snow and I live south of Buffalo, NY in the "snow belt". I eventually traded in in for a Crosstrek...just because of the ground clearance. Cheers!

Sti wheels and scoop ;) I remember those days J!!!

Still driving a 2000 (manual) Civic DX hatchback. Been great through 20 Ottawa winters, and there is usually a ton more snow here than Toronto, let me tell ya (!)

Great review guys. I just picked up my 2020 WRX in WR Blue a week ago and am loving it! Too bad I can’t drive it much due to the virus situation.

I have a 2018 STI, sport tech. Love the beast in our MONTREAL winters 🤪

Love the review guys! Totally agree with you both, which is why I went 2019 base sti classic. Cheers!

@extreme989

4 жыл бұрын

Same here! I went with the 2019 Base WRX! I'd rather have the cheapest lightest base model than a fully loaded expensive one :)

@JM00914

4 жыл бұрын

extreme989 plus you can spend just as much extra on aftermarket stuff

@justindavis6666

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

"Double Duel" should be the next straighpipes t-shirt...

11:53 "Yeah, you just have to make it do it a different way than the way that you naturally think you need to do, which is with the throttle." Wow, that actually makes sense! Well done! Best sentence of 2020 accomplished.

This is the perfect car. Fun engine, manual gearbox, down to the basics in terms of the car itself, but with an updated, modern infotainment system.

Great vid. Thankyou for the old intro's. Need to tone the music down just a bit though. LOUD vs voices.

Their point about the "sloppy" driveline issue is true. I had a 2019 and it simply wasn't fun to drive between the driveline shocking and the rev hang. I traded it in after about six months.

@sixstrz8310

4 жыл бұрын

You need an ap changes all the “sloppy ness” from factory you’ll be a happy camper after that

@sixstrz8310

4 жыл бұрын

Tyler Wilson you don’t buy one of these cars in general if you aren’t going to mod it if that’s the case then ya go buy another grandma car lol

@steve9377

4 жыл бұрын

@@sixstrz8310 or a more refined car in the segment, which is pretty much every car

@TheKUZ

2 жыл бұрын

Just didn’t have the patience to figure out how to drive it smoothly.. and that’s okay. I have a damn near still brand new 2021 with 4K miles and I’ve figured it out after about 1k miles.

I'm going to make this my car. You guys did this. Hope you're happy.

Thank you for opining on the whole "you HAVE to have awd in the snow" argument. I fare just fine in virtually all conditions in my GTI with some decent snow tires in the Maine winter. It's just not as critical as everybody makes it out to be!! (and a manual gearbox does help a bit too). Great content, as always!

4 last owned cars are subarus. Still owning 2 bought new 2017 and 2019.

This model is in such need of a refresh. cant wait to see what they will release with the new 2020 imprezas out. Hopefully a hatch wrx

@zoezzzarko1117

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@backlashLFE

4 жыл бұрын

The design never grew on me like the older models did

@DJDekgit

4 жыл бұрын

I would absolutely love a Levorg. A REAL wagon.

@joshuarosen6242

4 жыл бұрын

I had a 2003 Subaru WRX STI Type UK Prodrive (a ridiculous mouthful) and I had an absolutely great time in it. This car looks almost identical with a slightly different body shape and seems hardly to have changed at all in 16 years. I think you are quite right, it really does need a refresh.

@currythegoatofmankindthepa5156

4 жыл бұрын

Yea you can really tell its an odd design without the sti spoiler its bloated to high hell

I still dig these cars and I like what Subaru is doing with their interiors right now. They have character and personality all their own. That being said I am really interested in the redesign that's coming next year as the current WRX is quite old.

I agree with the smoothness when shifting and starting out in first .

I got a 2019 Base WRX. Same car as this review. I love it. The AWD has helped me multiple times (even though the snow this year has been sparse). I did the change the tuning with a COBB access port (and additional few hundred dollars) but that seemed to take care of the rev hang. Also, if you turn off the hill start assist, it really improves the jerkiness. I absolutely love this car as my commuter and it doubles as a sweet vehicle when I want to punch it. Base '19 WRX cost me brand new $25k US. You just can't beat that with any other vehicle and trust me, I was really leaning towards a Golf R but couldn't justify the price tag.

@Mosio64

4 жыл бұрын

Does turning off hill start actually help with the jerkiness?

@MegaGoldring

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mosio64 It helps a little on inclines. If you are used to driving stick, hill start is just a pain (imo) because it holds the break instead of letting you feather the clutch. Getting a COBB accessport and remapping (literally, plug and play, took about 5 minutes) really helps a lot because the rev hang is reduced significantly which makes it more enjoyable to commute and drive like a maniac :)

@MegaGoldring

4 жыл бұрын

@TheMetalGuy852 The cost of the Golf R is over $40K (US) , for a $25k WRX, I felt that it was a fair trade-off :)

@MegaGoldring

4 жыл бұрын

@TheMetalGuy852 I hear you. But to be fare we need to compare getting a new WRX vs Golf R. And the delta between the two price tags is pretty large. I've had my 19 wrx for 1.5 years and the only mod I've done is remap the ECU with a COBB accessport. I hear ya if I were trying to eck out even more HP, and modded even more, than the value of the Golf R becomes more apparent. Dont get me wrong, If i were to spend 40-50k I think I would be looking at the GOLF R and frankly a few others :)

@michaelbullington3182

4 жыл бұрын

"I got a 2019 Base WRX. Same car as this review. " No, it's not the same car as the review; big price difference. I also have the $25K base, and in spite of it's quirks, I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm biased towards Japanese, otherwise there's good argument for the many, many other model choices beside VW. Cheers.

i got the 2020 wrx over a year ago, its been a fantastic car. there are some caveats to this. stock it has some issues, as youve mentioned. rev hang is awful. a tune got rid of all the issues that the majority of us had. here are some negatives and postives of this platform and the way it works. 1. it is 200-240hp and tq roughly. it varies so heavily after every pull even on dyno. so this gives it an inconsistent or losing power feeling. the tune fixes that. 2. the top hats on stock suspension unless youve got the sport suspension probably. at 16500 miles both front top hats have broken. 3. if you are in the US and get a base model you dont get the C light. 4. no cable dent to let cables come out of the center console. my 2018 impreza has it why doesnt the wrx? postivies. 1. once you tune the car and do a cai, it fixes the problems drastically and the throttle postion is way more accurate. 2. even though it didnt come with C lights. it was a fun project tearing the front end down and redoing the ugly headlights. some led lights and a c light connected to the blinker and its perfect! 3. its super simple and not that expensive to get to 350hp and tq roughly. 4. its not a race car, it is a sports car to some extent when stock but it is super fun when you get an AP and a tune. it brings the car alive in every single way i cant stress this enough. 5. all the different mods you can do is easily a positive. 6. its been a fun car to work on having 0 prior experience working on cars. everything has been logical and easy. 7. handling is fantastic, a sway bar in the rear will cause oversteer. i dont feel its necessary, i take my car on dirt gravel and snow and the understeer is a nice way to slow down. on pavement it needs to go though. 8. it gets beat on daily and the oil and motor and the transmission show no signs of giving up. 9. ive dont a lot of different mods on my car, some have been a hastle, some have been easy. but theyve all been fun. i was going to go with a high trim but truth is in a few years the interior will be stripped out and itll be raised and turned into the car ive always wanted. so it seemed wasteful getting a higher trim when i want to replace the seats, the door trims need to be removed along with the rear seats and so on. but for now, as a daily driver with some extra power, its been one of the most fun experiences ive had. sure the other cars have had more hp and tq but theres just something about the way it drives that i cant get over, and even the fa20 sounds beatiful in its own way. its no ej20 but it still sounds amazing. i cant recommend this car enough if you want something fun. maybe its just me, but every time i start my car i smile so much. i love the sound of a flat 4 motor.

@Ballsack44

2 жыл бұрын

How has the car been as of today? Any issues with reliability?

@Adrenadriven7

Жыл бұрын

but it's rated at 268hp ur saying it only puts down 240 max?

@imoffendedthatyouareoffended

Жыл бұрын

@@Ballsack44 nah daily driven and abused at 23k miles and she popped a cel but It was 115 outside and I had extra e so it leaned out. fixed immediately the same day since I was at a quarter of a tank. she's been abused up in the mountains and now she just sits in my garage until I need to go somewhere.

@imoffendedthatyouareoffended

Жыл бұрын

@@Adrenadriven7 indeed, you might get some pulls above 240 but from the stock tune it can range very wildly pull to pull. its still a quick and fun car stock but now im at 315-330 hp and tq. absolutely love this car.

Great review. My son drives a veloster N which he was inspired to buy after he saw your review. My other son drives the subaru in this review but a few years older. Both cars the same color as the ones you reviewed. The subaru is tuned and when they raced on the straight road, they were very comparable and equal. If one had a better start, the other would not be able to catch it. This went both ways. Both are great cars. I would send a pic but can't attach anything here! Keep up the good work. My son's and I are big fans.

As a recent Veloster N owner, this video pleases me :)

LOL @ "Double Dual" , haha makes sense to me!

If only there were a version of this chassis with a large, easily accessed cargo area for increased utility. If only some sort of WRX hatch/wagon were possible...

@hotdogy12345

4 жыл бұрын

Bro a new WRX wagon would be so sick!!

@GeorgeLockwood

4 жыл бұрын

Jput.319 there is a extremely unsubstantiated rumor that 2021 may have one. But then again we have had these before.

@hotdogy12345

4 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeLockwood OOOOO

@MetaliBlack666

4 жыл бұрын

Closest thing to that is a Levorg bro

@TheZListCars

4 жыл бұрын

Outback now has the 2.4 turbo engine in the XT model. Basically WRX power and acceleration, and lots of space and utility.

Thanks to you guys I have decided to keep my 2012 Camry Le (I am original owner 54k miles atm I dont drive much). Not buy a R34 M Spec Nur, and instead be confident and not intimidated and buy my real dream car. RX7 FD Spirit R Type A. Thank you guys so much for making me understand what a real sports car is. Light, fast, balanced, hydraulic steering, low to the ground. Thank you! I can't wait to start looking at auctions now.

I needed this review

I myself have a 2018 Civic Si. Great daily driver, sun roof heated seats, android auto (all for $23,000). Get 30-42 MPG. Handling is amazing and feeling the LSD rip you out of corners is addicting. Also have a 2003 5-speed forester for the bad weather. The best of both worlds.

@drdanbui

4 жыл бұрын

my 92 Si lasted 750 000 kms, and owned 4 subarus (Impreza and Legacy) after...Love both brands

@sirchippyton

4 жыл бұрын

When I drive the Honda on back roads it makes sense. Plenty of torque and with the LSD and the overall driving dynamics you do not need crazy power. When i drive my Subaru on snowy roads the car comes alive and you can tell it is in its element.

@drdanbui

4 жыл бұрын

@@sirchippyton I concur, well said.

Tim Hortons- truly a Canadian review!

you guys geeked out over it and it felt sincere. solid review.

I bought a 2017 wrx last spring because of your guy's older WRX Raiu review! (its a 2017 base with the CVT, I know that sounds gross but its a super fun daily driver) It has a 45:55 awd split (CVT only), shifts through fake gears pretty quickly, and launches are super weird but fun (in auto mode it climbs to 5500 rpm, stays there and is at constant peak boost)

Will this be the decade of part 2 of the Japanese Renaissance?

@maxpower9175

4 жыл бұрын

God I hope so, born in 82 and grew up with all the JDM hero cars.

I loved the WRX when I test drove it. Right after that I test drove an STI and and couldn't go back to the WRX. I've had my 2019 STI for one year and it's overall (based on fun, driving engagement, cargo space, AWD) the best car I've ever owned. MPGs are low but smiles per mile are high.

absolute best car channel on the interwebs!

I agree on the winter tire comment, it’s all you really need!

I’m leasing a 2019 WRX.. and having a turbo 6-speed is enough to convince me to buy it

@808adrian5

3 жыл бұрын

Why not finance it

@vavo4902

3 жыл бұрын

Do you like it? If yes then buy it. These are not for everyone so if you can forgive the atrocious ergonomics, rattly interior and Subaru's fragile paint... Then keep it since fun, practical and affordable manuals are becoming more and more rare.

@wrxhex

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the same a few days ago but 2018. Already put over thousand miles on it in the few days I’ve had it lmao. Def fun as fuck. Just wanna make the exhausts a little louder cause that Subi gurgle exhaust sound was always one of my favorites.

you remove the rev hang and this sloppiness stops. That is the reason for non-smoothiness. Well, you explained that later, I was rapid.

Had a chance to drive this the other day coming from a front wheel drive car man it handles corners like a beast!

I appreciate the shout out to base wrx drivers. I just bought one because the brembo and recaro package didn't make financial sense to me. I miss the leather power heated seats and sunroof of my old outback 3.0 but I get some of that back knowing my wrx is the lightest by far.

Another great review, guys. 👍

I still have my 2002 wrx wagon. I’ve had it from new. Brilliant car!

@WubblesMinecraft

4 жыл бұрын

🔥

@hededcdn

4 жыл бұрын

Marry me. My silver 03 needs a sibling.

@Waccoon

4 жыл бұрын

Went from a 2002 Impreza RS to a 2005 WRX. Was disappointed. Went from a 2005 WRX to 2015 WRX and it absolutely blew me away. It's hard to overstate just how much better the new ones are, in every respect. Get a new one. 8)

@zlSuiSLiD3lz

4 жыл бұрын

@@Waccoon Noway. I'll keep my Legendary Colin McRae machine.

@DiaperSNiFFER

4 жыл бұрын

Let's go white girl, we love our subies

I appreciate the video. I plan to get one for the first time.

I bought the subaru wrx because here it snows 9 months of the year, and it's been amazing. No regrets.

Last time i was this early it still had the Evo to compeate with

I love this car. I want it. Affordable, turbocharged, standard transmission, awd fun. But, it would be nice to have an updated body style. Other than that, it’s great. And btw, I’d take a WRX STI over a Type R ANY DAY 100%. Great review guys.

@coflyer2949

4 жыл бұрын

Affordable until the head gaskets blow... I love these cars, they just have issues.

@aeternalis

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I wish I had enough to afford it at the moment. I'd be down with the base trim honestly. It has everything I want in a car (Sporty, plenty of room, AWD)

@BrandoDrum

4 жыл бұрын

@@coflyer2949 Subaru head gaskets only really blew on the old EJ25 SOHC motors from the mid 90's to about 2007. WRX/STI's had their issues but only blew head gaskets if there was a true cooling issue. More typically, modded WRX/STI's will spin a rod bearing or crack a ring land (piston). Stock ones occasionally have issues but frankly have fewer issues than most performance cars at any price point. The biggest issue is that people just mod them like crazy, subaru needs to put more power in these off the shelf and shut down the ECU hacking.

@coflyer2949

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrandoDrum I agree, the other issue with these cars is that there's a cult following so they hold their value way better than they should. These cars are actually really underpowered from factory, and I would personally mod one just because I need more power, but my current car is super reliable. I know it will start every morning, and it makes 300hp, which is plenty enough for me.

@M_H_H

4 жыл бұрын

@@coflyer2949 what car?

Buying this car for AWD isn’t just about winter though.. I genuinely enjoy AWD dynamics. Car grips like there’s no tomorrow, 4-wheel drifts are predictable and safe, and the basic 50/50, VLSD dynamics are so basic and yet, so instrumental in making this a fun, easy, and impressively capable little machine. It’s October in the pacific NW, and I’m just about to get my winters put on. But I went for a drive in heavy rain today and had a blast breaking traction. The car always caught me, like I knew it would, and losing/re-gaining traction was so predictable and controllable. It’s just a fun, decently powered, manual, AWD sport sedan experience, and a bargain for what you get. The fact that it can handle any conditions, seat 4 and has a big trunk is all bonus. It’s a great daily. It’s not a smooth or comfy car, but I love my WRX.

These guys are cool. Love the review. Thinking about buying a WRX soon.

Needs more power but the fundamentals are still great.

Boys, drive up to Thunder Bay and come experience what true winter feels like. AWD truly comes in handy when you don't live down in tropical Toronto. Love you guys and everything you do, keep it up!

@piyush6089

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Cotton I mean the winter this year was a joke 😂,

Love this car, its my dream car. I will get it next year in manual. Great video.

AWD is the best most fun and safest after 20 years on the road and over 20 different cars and trucks owned Subaru has by far been the most overall fun and reliable car I’ve owned.