My First Regrets Buying A 2022 Subaru WRX.... 

Crazy, driving my stock VB WRX feeling all the feels you describe - I have never driven any other sport-ish cars. Ignorance is bliss I guess. See I bought my VB knowing it came fast enough - I know I can do more to get more HP but I am happy with what I have in stock - its not the fastest on the road, but its fast enough. This really brings home what your last video focused on - the mind set of the WRX driver might be changing. Grown ass adults being frumpy.

My brother in Christ, you’re upset that your unmodded car doesn’t feel as modded as a modded car.

I feel like if you are trying to make high power.. u don't think of building up a WRX. There are different platforms for that. Idk. Don't think it's for you. Seems like your opinion of that car has just been going down and down.

It always sounds like you hate the car. This isn't a surprising video because in basically every video you are reporting something bad or disappointing so I'm glad you're finally selling. I'm exci5ed to get mine, but I don't want to mod it

dang bro make up your mind....you switch up every vid

Watched many of your videos in the past. Let's be honest, the vb is not the problem here.

Human nature tends to think before was better just because we’re like that. Not saying you will get bored of the Va but I mean if your bored of the Vb your probably going to be with the VA too. Time for some big money car to get you satisfied. That’s the problem with buying what you want, after you always want better. 😅😊

Just get that Supra you always wanted

I got my first WRX VB (2023 year premium model) about 8 weeks ago. Had a 2024 Civic Si for a brief period before the WRX and have had a few other MT cars over the years. After living with the VB for this short time, I feel it is fast enough for spirited driving (not off the line, of course), handles reasonably well at high speeds and in tight corners (with summer performance tires, not A/S or winters ones), has an old time analog shifter feel (a bit notchy and clunky, but fine) and has the benefit of AWD for fantastic grip/traction in wet weather and snowy conditions. The gas mileage may not be great, but comparted to a 2024 Crosstrek Sport I borrowed from a friend for a couple of weeks which got only about 2 MPG better fuel economy, the WRX is not really that bad for a Subaru. If I had to sum up this car (VB model) to someone who never drove/owned one, I would say it is a jack of all trades, master of none.

You want a connection to the road get a Miata :)

I traded my 90k mile heavily modded 2017 STI for a new VB a few weeks ago. Man I love it. Yeah it’s not as fast obviously but it’s so comfortable and nice to drive while still being fun. I’m happy to have a warranty. I don’t really need any more power, just cosmetics.

I saw your video to the end. I’ve been watching your weekly videos for a few years now already. You are the most educational, insightful and authentic. Here is my 2 cents from where you could take things. A va wrx or sti would be nice. It did go through my mind that you could discuss all the subject matters you suggest with the theme of “poor man’s sport cars - with manuals” Education Modifications Problems Etc Wrx Wrx sti Golf gti/R Audi S4 and S5 (Rs ..) Civic? Etc Now the Supra.. that would be beautiful.

Can you expand on the problems with tuning the VB?

Please do a VA STI next. Or even an older gd as a project.

VA Sti owner here. And from most VB owns I’ve talk to say that the VB has a better just driving feel. So to hear you say this makes me happy I stayed with the VA. Would love to see you in a 18+ va for sure! Great video!

Coming from a sti. I test drove a vb and honestly was disappointed in the lack of power. I have no hate towards the vb I love the new body style. But honestly modding the car and voiding my warranty is not an option I feel the sti is just a great package over all I don't need any mods I'm fully satisfied with my sti. I have a 2015 launch edition and I never compare my car to others I'm not trying to race it either. It's just the raw driving experience can't be compared

I made it! Were you talking about the regular VA? Or the STI?

Sad. Stayed till the end but look forward to what’s next!

Im enjoying my VB 22 WRX 16k miles bought it last all stock except body mods .Im at the realization that if i want more power ill buy a Supra , or a mustang it aint worth tuning these unless its your secondary car . Too me its a fast ass Impreza , that I enjoy.

I have a 2015 Ftype R along with my wrx. You can buy a fairly low mileage ftype for 40k. Tune and pulley your at around 650hp. Mkne ran 11.39 bone stock

Have you considered a 2017 Audi RS3?

Watched the whole video and still don't understand why you prefer the VA over the VB. Is it starting feel? I have a limited VA and i can't wait to get a VB.

I live in your area and am selling my 2016 VA only mods are an exhaust and tint pretty good underneath. Looking for $16,000 72,400 miles. You want essentially a blank canvas VA (it’s a base) let me know. Have snow tires for it too lol

You need a Barra if you want big power mate.

This is youtuber decisionmaking syndrome. Take youtube and content out of your decisions that affect your life. Take a step back and find out what YOU want to do. You said you're literally said you're comparing stock to protuned. Install videos you've done on this car are overlays and wheels, not so much as an intake or exhaust(i think), stickers dont make the car more exciting. I'm not telling you to keep the car, im just saying do what you need to do. If buying a cheaper car is easier to mod for you, then thats what works for you, but dont let youtube metrics talk you into buying a 30k car that you can't mod if modding is what you want to do. Take a step away from youtube and ask yourself what you actually want. And if that's not the VB, don't waste money modifying it further when that money can just go into the VA you actually want.

Made it to the end, but ouch, this one hurts 🥺love my 22(except the fuel economy) haha

Made it to the end of the video brother! I doubt I ever said anything before, but your videos really helped me through my skepticism of the VA platform. I've owned my '20 WRX for just over a year now and have been loving every minute with this car!

Just buying a wrx is regrets already

This is how I felt going from a GD to a GR and why I will never buy a VA or VB

It sounds like you don't have a clear focus about what you want to experience and set unrealistic expectations for the cars you have [owned]. With time the VB will improve both from the factory and as the aftermarket knowledge expands. If speed is all you are after there are better platforms to achieve that with.

Lmao this guy is tripping 😂 then he says as soon as I find a VA I’m pulling the trigger, then he says he’s found some but is being picky….wtf??? is this dude on 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Bro has done nothing to make his car faster and is upset about performance 😂 I see plenty of videos with VB's making good power with a simple tune and being reliable 🤷🏻‍♂️

Appreciate you as well! Posting isn’t easy and takes away time from life. Liking my VB, missing my VA.

You see similar videos about video games from content creators who get tired of them

Perhaps you’re just bored with the car? I just watched your VA vs VB video, and your perspective then was the VB was better in every way. Maybe watching that will re ignite the fire!

I knew you’d come back around to the va Sti! I’ve had a 19,20, and now a 21 and could never imagine trading it to a wrx.

Made it to the end. I found my 2016 WRX last year with under 14k miles and love it. I'm now looking at picking up a bugeye to pair with her.

I promise you will hate the FA20 so much more hahaha

I did make it to the end! I think your desire for big power and a raw connection will be difficult because so many of the modern big power cars don't have that connection. I'll also say that pursuing the fastest shift time can result in you not perceiving the power going off and back on, which dulls the experience. If you go DCT and you're looking to be thrilled, look for something that punches you in the back. Personally, having gone DCT, I think I'll just go manual or torque converter auto in the future. I've come to enjoy time between shifts. If the VA WRX is that special to you, don't make the mistake of looking for what you love in other places than where you know it already is.

boo dude just boo ill stick around tho.

The wrx is just slow. Way better options for speed

You're making a mistake! Just saying VB is where it's at.

Man just buy an sti or evo if you want driver connection

Buy an Hellcat! ;)

VBros are going to lose it in these comments

I get it. the car just feels so numb. my old FR-S was way slower for sure, but just had that raw feeling you're describing. it felt like you're body and soul were connected to the chassis. As much as i love my VB, it feels like a manual Corolla with more power.

Dude. Buy a C6, Novi Supercharger and get 630-650 crank hp reliably for less than $40k. You can still get 30mpg on the highway. This is coming from someone who owns a VA and a SC Vette.

Dude is literally scouring the internet trying to find negative things about the generation that happens to maybe 10 people out of 10000, and then starts freaking out and says the generation is shit. Talking about how all the transmission were failing, 3rd gear is failing, it's a boring dad car.. you're sort of using the platform to vent about how you don't like it and we can tell, just buy something else... But my man, this WRX is leaps ahead of the old one in so many ways, except "you are not one with the car". The engine is improved, the handling is improved, interior is improved, tuning is massively improved... Selling the VB to get the previous gen and ridding yourself of all these benefits to just "feel the car" is kind of insanity. if you do an STI drivetrain swap it will be great content for the channel, you can document the whole thing including other power mods, and will definitely be cheaper than a Supra. If your goal is to "feel the car" cut your springs, I bet the car will feel much more engaging 👍

Just buy the Supra brother

Great insight dude! Watched the whole vid and you bring up some great points. I'm in a 2016 WRX CVT and I love it. I always love watching your vids, keep it up!

#madeittotheend

Bro listen trade in for a supra, it's awesome. I traded my wrx in and haven't looked back! The auto supra is no joke, you'll forget about the Manual one 😏

The WRX has become a middle-aged crisis fad car with a sprinkle of millennial. Toyota is slowly becoming more controlling of what Subaru does (originally Toyota approached Subaru for help with the FRS and then agreed to invest for a few years, now they own almost 25% and keep buying more stock) and the EPA restrictions do have some effect, for example the VB in US uses 0-W20 and the VB in 5-W30 even though it’s the same engine and chassis, in the US they have to meet a cross-fleet average of like 40-45mpg unlike Japan. As a Subaru Tech who works directly with SoNE and SoA I am pretty confident when I say the new Subaru has been put in a bad position by past leadership. Soon Subaru will just be a strict branch of Toyota. Most drivers that have never driven the older cars will never be able to compare the old Subaru to the new.

BOOOO! MY DUDE, i purchased the same car 2 days ago , except mines is a limited and came with couple of goodies. 4 me is one of the best cars ive ever owned, so happy that im purchased this car, videos like this just make me to do videos of my new car.