WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT OWNING AND LIVING WITH A 2006 SUBARU WRX WAGON
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In this video we explore some of the uniqueness of the WRX Wagon, what makes it special, give a view on some things you may not know and what its like owning this car.
For instance the WRX boot space at 356 litres puts it more on par hatchback practicality not estate practicality despite looking like the latter.
Also, if you want to put 3 adults in the back is going to be tight. Watch to see just how tight.
The interior is old fashioned interior but this “limited” edition does get leather heated seats and a moon roof…
The Boxer engine sits lower in the car making handling better, even though the car looks like it’s on stilts. The engine is horizontally opposed and so it sits centrally allowing the rear diff to sit centrally giving perfect left/right weight distribution.
The manual 5 speed gearbox splits power 50/50 front and rear unless slippage is detected then the viscous centre locking differential shifts power to the right wheel AKA - Active torque shift!
Even though it’s an old design and it feels old it still gets front and side airbags, crumple zones, side impact beans and seat belt pre-tensioners.
The 2.5l dohc engine won international engine of the year in 2006. Despite chuck out over 250g of CO2 every km.
It has a fly by wire throttle - although you’d be hard pushed to notice.
The gearbox cogs are cold forged and use shot peening hardening. This means this box is tough, really tough. It’s just a shame the gear knob isn’t heated as sometimes it can be freezing!
It may only be 5 speed but this means you can have lots of fun with it and not get an STI.
On the Impreza WRX and STI sedan the lower front transverse link suspension arm is made of cast aluminium to reduce the unsprung weight. This is a direct input from the World Rally and STI development program.
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0:01 - Introduction to the video and an overview of the Subaru WRX Impreza Wagon.
0:29 - Cold start routine and checking the car's basic functions on a cold day.
1:22 - Discussing the practicality of the Subaru WRX, including boot space and passenger capacity.
2:22 - Interior features, including the outdated design, leather heated seats, and the unique moonroof.
4:10 - Performance aspects such as the 5-speed manual gearbox, handling characteristics, and the all-wheel-drive system.
7:33 - Engine specifics, highlighting the 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine and its accolades.
8:29 - The car's heritage in World Rallycross and how it influences the design and function.
10:48 - Reliability and performance satisfaction after nearly a year of ownership.
12:49 - Potential downsides, including the 5-speed gearbox limitations on the highway.
14:19 - Closing remarks, inviting viewers to subscribe and comment on their thoughts about the Subaru WRX.
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Can you think of a better value for money performance hatch than this 2006 WRX Wagon??
@bryanpatrick3070
2 жыл бұрын
I have an 03 but it doesn't have the leather and heated seats and amenities like the 06 but it is still really nice. subaru like you said you really just get alot of car for the money.
Love that flat four sound.
Excellent video, very descriptive. I have an 07 wagon
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Is yours a WRX?
Awesome video bro 👍🏻
@damos_cars
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
The frame less windows are epic. :D I had a 2004 wrx saloon this time last year with 94k miles and it was decent. It didn't have a PPP on it though and I had had an sti before, so I found it a bit disappointing and ended up selling it after 2 months and getting an sti. I think the gearbox and the brakes are much better on the sti. Value for money wise and practically the wrx in this hatch form is better. They are 1/2 the price of the sti and the hatch adds a little more room for loading things in.
@damos_cars
5 жыл бұрын
I think you're right. I've not driven a non-PPP but this car is stupid quick for me!
Love the video....pretty much on the money... I have a modified 07 WRX Wagon, and love it.... Keep up the good work, more vlogs please..... All the best from Aussie Land
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers! 👍🏻
@butterflyeffect2411
4 жыл бұрын
07 wrx wagon gang! only seen one other
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
Rare indeed!
I've had a bug eye for the last 4 years and I love it.
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
Yeh, they are great cars! Is yours a Wagon too?
Hi, mate, love the car, I watch your first video, before buying one, really helpful, I have the exact same model, but I have no roof bars, where did you source yours from, flipping great car, cheers
@damos_cars
5 жыл бұрын
The roof bars were on when I got the car. I assume they came from the factory. Maybe it was an optional extra on the Wagon but I can't find anything definitive in the brochure. I think adding them on is a bit of a hassle though and would require removal of the headlining.
@stevethomas760
4 жыл бұрын
Mine came on the from the factory. USA
Great video, I'm looking at a 2005 2.0L _"Blob-eye"_ Wagon this week! One point however; WRX means World Rally eXperimental.
@Ddddeddd
4 жыл бұрын
@Erick Medina all the 5 speeds are
@HBKfan4lifeRKO
4 жыл бұрын
@Erick Medina hawkeye has the strongest 5 speed
@rikmarsh3918
4 жыл бұрын
@Erick Medina it's hit and miss with the 5 speed trans I'm pushing 300bhp through my 2000 2.0 bug eye trans had no issues at all so far
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
I'm kicking myself for this now! What a muppet I am! Did you get the blob eye wagon? If so, how is it??
@happyraintf
3 жыл бұрын
I got one! Had it for a solid half a year. Lost some of hits killowats through it's 300K km unless the engine was swapped, but i like it. Compared to the sedan, it's a sleeper. It's also really fun and performs just as good. They are in most cases less abused, because young rallyists prefer the sedan much more. The extra space in the back - great. The best part, retractable seats! I love it. Still lots to work on, get fixed and upgrade, but it is getting along. Blobeye, best generation, by the way :]
Hi mate, do you get pulled by the police allot because I was going to buy a wrx saloon but some say it's a police magnet so I decided to go for the estate version. I do long distance driving and this car looks fun compared to my lucida.
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
Never has a problem with it to be honest. But then I am an old fart now.. lol
Do the back seats fold down? And if they do, do they fold down flat and flush with the floor of the boot or do they stick up and create a little ledge
@damos_cars
5 ай бұрын
If I remember rightly they do but not completely flat. Its been a while since I've owned this car though.
Does this only run on Vpower petrol? Or can you use normal 95?
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
Can’t remember I think 97ron or more
Just for your info: WRX World Rally eXperimemtal 👍😉
@damos_cars
3 жыл бұрын
Yeh, my bad. Think that's been mentioned elsewhere in the comments. I've learned my lesson now that's for sure! :-) Thanks for watching.
I swear volvo was the first to invent the engine going under you in the event of a crash
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
Ooo yeh maybe
How bad are the emissions on the 2.0 L version?
@damos_cars
3 жыл бұрын
They’re ok actually.
What revs at driving 80 - 85mph? In gear 5 please
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure as I don’t have the car now
@rikmarsh3918
4 жыл бұрын
Just below 3 grand in my 2.0 WRX Turbo bugeye which is just on boost
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks RIK!
what sort of mileage do you get out of a full tank?
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
155mph top speed 0-60 in omg. No idea on the mileage sorry 😐. I don’t worry about mpg
@skylinecow5135
4 жыл бұрын
I don't do much than 350km I think with my 07
@stevethomas760
4 жыл бұрын
I really depends on driving habits. I've gotten anywhere from 22-26 MPG.
I am is the US I have 03 wagon with 220k bought it in 08 with 40k
@bearbryant6005
4 жыл бұрын
How chassis holding up. See a lot of hi mile cars with new motors with about 30-40k on them?
@davidrogers2902
4 жыл бұрын
I live in the Midwest so my subie has the typical rear quarter rust
@TePasasALV
4 жыл бұрын
@@davidrogers2902 you own a Impreza wagon! From 03! Any mods! I recently purchased one.
@stevethomas760
4 жыл бұрын
@@bearbryant6005 Owned a '02 that I bought new , 208K when it was sold. No chassis issues but I live in Georgia. No serious engine issues while in the 17 years I owned the car. But I didn't modify the car and it wasn't dogged every time it was cranked.
@damos_cars
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like these things hold up pretty well.
No hate but where is the t in Impreza?
@damos_cars
3 жыл бұрын
Ah man.... :-D :-D There is no T in it you're right!!
How is the reliability compared to a Honda or Toyota ?
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
Much better
@pierinovatta1391
2 жыл бұрын
Wow I don't know what you smoking, they definitely not more reliable than a Honda or a Toyota and the wrx gearbox is made of glass hahahaha
How was the fuel consumption
@damos_cars
Жыл бұрын
Can't remember TBH
Only thing I don't like about the wrx wagons is the road tax from 2006 onwards £550. Way too much
@damos_cars
3 жыл бұрын
Yeh, have to say that did contribute to me selling it.
Is this car good to drift?
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
Yeeeea
@0kok514
4 жыл бұрын
Matteo Lauritano no its awd
@FrankieOnWeedIn420p
4 жыл бұрын
i drift my 2002 you just have to be going 40 mph in second gear and swerve away from the corner then rip the wheel into it and drop the clutch and don’t let off the throttle
@timsgta
4 жыл бұрын
Drifting is stupid
Hawkeyes just look better gray🤷♂️
@damos_cars
4 жыл бұрын
But blue is the only colour to have a Subaru in 😉
Why does it got 4 pedals?
@damos_cars
Жыл бұрын
?
@Dantutz
Жыл бұрын
11:50
@damos_cars
Жыл бұрын
@@Dantutz ejection seat pedal or you can just use it as a footrest. It’s actually just a footrest.
@kevincockburn7805
15 күн бұрын
It is called a dead pedal. It is just a foot rest. Only 3 are real pedals, brake, accelerator and clutch.