Review | 2018 Subaru WRX | Same Old Story

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We review the Bros Gold of modern sporty cars, the Subaru WRX with the performance option. Over the years Subaru has not particularly changed up the formula and now has more competition again from Honda, Ford and VW. The next generation of vehicles will be even better. Does this car hold up, is it still relevant and why is it so popular?
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Index:
00:00 - 00:48 Intro SubaruWRXFAN is Dead
00:48 - 3:40 Exterior Impressions
3:40 - 6:30 Interior Impressions
6:30 - 11:20 In the Shoppe - Under the WRX
11:20 - 18:35 Driving Impressions
18:33 - 21:00 Final Thoughts
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@ethereous 7 лет назад

I own an 18 WRX. I work at a Subaru dealership, and have driven many 15's. Savagegease is the ONLY reviewer I've ever seen who's actually commented on the timing pulls, on the shifter, on driving dynamics, and more. Jesus, I've seen so many reviews] fail to mention any of these things. Sub'd for life.

@bb5242 7 лет назад

He didn't mention the rev hang--did they fix it for '18?

@Shankovich 7 лет назад

SG is one of the best car reviewers on RU-vid imo. He's very honestly and detailed, love the underbody parts, and his filming is amazing. Super underrated.

@motopolak 7 лет назад

SG is THE best car reviewer on RU-vid in my opinion. I've been following him since he began 2+ years ago so I have a good understanding of his "competition" as far as RU-vid goes. His passion and attention to detail really shows in all aspects (knowledge, honest opinions, exceptional camerawork & editing, etc.) Super underrated = so true!

@jeatard 7 лет назад

I hope they fix it(rev hang) and the ''dead' spot around 5000 rpm !

@93455Driver 7 лет назад

Ethereous He says what he think sand it is often very much on the mark.

@anamericanhero278 7 лет назад

He played the SubaruWRXfan old intro song lmao!

@filippkhan3935 7 лет назад

An American Hero ikr? What a sick reference lol

@alienware409 6 лет назад

oh right, that e-beggar piece of shit

@SuperMechguy 6 лет назад

The Moe can someone explain what went down?

@alienware409 6 лет назад

He basically begged his fans for money so he could buy a brand new turbocharged Mustang... on top of his actual salary and youtube money. Imagine brad pitt asking his fans "hey guyz i really really wanna buy this humble $15million house and if y'all could chip in and donate some money that'd be kool, ty"

@SuperMechguy 6 лет назад

The Moe ohhh shit the ecoboost was fan funded? Wtf so did he set up a "fund my mustang page " or some shit? That's low

@Trevjax 7 лет назад

vape vent lmao

@gabesreality 5 лет назад

“If you get the performance pack, you’ll lose your vape vent on top.” 😂😂😂😂

@W333dm4n 3 года назад

vent vape takes away too much headroom im 6 2 and i cant really stretch out my back fully

@theeGAME360 6 лет назад

Lets just take a moment to appreciate the cinematography and quality of this video... holy shit. well done

@rallyfreak08 5 лет назад

Damn strait! This shit Isn’t easy!

@kelly00000111111 7 лет назад

Can we please get this guy more subscribers? These reviews are so much better than about 95% of the rest of the garbage car "reviews" on RU-vid.

@mickwrinkles2318 7 лет назад

+Ted Yet your're here commenting, watching and therefore supporting.

@FusterIsBased 7 лет назад

I think Saabkyle has much more detailed reviews but they're more of an overview than an opinionated review and this guy definitely has much better production than Kyle.

@Lax10000000 7 лет назад

They'll come

@Waas 7 лет назад

I won't be watching any more of his videos for one simple fact. He called this an Impreza WRX. That isn't a thing anymore. The Impreza and WRX are separate cars now. What kind of car reviewer doesn't know that simple little fact. They WRX and Impreza have been separate since 2015 for fuck sakes.

@topfivez6917 6 лет назад

Waas it really doesn't matter. ...its based on an impreza

@jordanatwell29 5 лет назад

Your level of detail, stating all the pros and cons, and being genuinely unbiased is greatly appreciated. Just found you after watching several others reviewers for years. Thank you!

@squirreldog1596 5 лет назад

Savage geese is the most innovative car guy on RU-vid. Hope you take off on here man, you deserve it,

@headly21 6 лет назад

The best review I've seen, heard, or read on the 2018 WRX. I already got mine in June, but I still look for these reviews to see if there are any missed details. Yup! I can't thank you enough, Mr. Goose, for such an honest, thorough review. I've learned new things that I hadn't learned in any other review.

@fudabi7850 6 лет назад

People complaining about rev hang and I’m here just dreaming about owning the car. Saving for a down payment wish me luck.

@jaybosher6144 6 лет назад

its there, the car still rocks. good luck man

@TOMMY-xc6ou 6 лет назад

Good luck man. See you at the top.

@pancak355 6 лет назад

Dang, you drive 30K miles per year??

@pancak355 6 лет назад

JaguarSBA damn... that's a long trip. Glad you're liking the car though. I'm thinking about getting one

@namelesssd 6 лет назад

I have a 16 with 50k miles

@bilakh7 6 лет назад

I've been reading car magazines for more than 10 years, watching so many reviews on youtube but you are simply the best. I love the way you describe pros and cons of the car. You have my great respect

@swanblake 7 лет назад

The mention of how timing is pulled is why i watch you! Never heard another reviewer mention this butnhave from owners. I love that you point that out! Thank you and fantastic review

@Flyingbikes748 7 лет назад

I lost it at the SubaruWRXFan intro lolz

@dlg5485 4 года назад

I just picked up a 2020 WRX Limited and I love it. The rawness that a lot of people complain about is what makes it a great car to me. It's the last of the old school affordable sports cars and the AWD makes is that much better. ALso, I agree about the owner stigma of the WRX. I'm 50 and I plan to keep my car mostly stock except for maybe a stage 1 tune eventually, to eliminate the timing pulls. I want to get at least 10 years out of this car, so I don't want to stress the engine by pushing it too far like most tuners do. Besides I mostly like the car the way it is...I don't think it's missing a whole lot.

@justchillin619 7 лет назад

Best review I have seen on the WRX. Keep it real and no BS. Honest review while looking back to its roots. Perfect!

@CldBroccoli 4 года назад

Thanks for the great videos. Spent the last 2 weeks watching the reviews of the cars I was interested in and just went and picked up my 2018 wrx today

@johnss2k434 7 лет назад

I have a 2017 and love it so far. A stage 1 tune fixes a lot of the issues most people have. It's a fun daily and a good value. I think I might be the only wrx driver that doesn't vape!

@jackcollin1695 7 лет назад

John's S2K omg.those who vapes are only the unhealthy people that doesn't care about their health and looks.they just think its cool and for some it became a hobby and a replacement for their cigarette buds addiction.

@Nick-gy9ve 7 лет назад

John's S2K haha i own a wrx and i don't vape

@lnol11689 6 лет назад

I just picked mine up 10/11/17 and I also don't Vape lol😂🤣

@maik0 6 лет назад

I own a 17' WRX but i don't vape, i smoke real cigarettes. Am i cool enough?

@jackcollin1695 6 лет назад

West Finch no you're nasty lol.jk

@kuronpaige 4 года назад

I watched this video about 20 times already 😎 your the review was reason I bought a 2019 wrx base and build it to my liking! Keep up the good work👊🏾

@aaromon43 7 лет назад

i'm subscribed to dozens of car review channels, and i can honestly say that i get the most excited when i see new content from you. keep up the amazing work!

@Marc-tl7hu 5 лет назад

Big thanks for the effort you put in on this and other videos. They played a big part in my final car purchase.

@roxydog545 7 лет назад

Good all around car. I live in the Great White North and this will get you to and back from anywhere at anytime of the year. Plus it has decent gas mileage you are not filling up every 10 minutes like the STI. That thing has a fuel tank the size of a shot glass.

@rianhassan3149 4 года назад

LOVE the shirt with everything going on right now. Great review. At least you're honest about if you would have it as a dd with all factors considered. People like to make them seem like they're the end-all be-all for everyday driving, including non-snow climates, which always blows my mind.

@frankmalta8610 7 лет назад

Your reviews are spot on. I never comment on RU-vid channels, but with so much garbage out there, your ability to articulate each review is extremely refreshing. You deserve way more subscribers.

@UnvarnishedTarnished 6 лет назад

I bought an 18 wrx limited about a month ago and honest review, I love it. I came from a modified fa5 Civic si and they are different and there are definitely some things to complain about like the power being inconsistent, speakers are meh but if these things bother there are plenty of fixes. I think most people would be happy with it. For me, a perfect daily in Colorado! :)

@jimtech362 6 лет назад

One of the best review of wrx. And also that opening music reminds me of the old subaruwrxfan video

@space.cowboy69 6 лет назад

Minus the premium race package, you are looking at a $28,000 car... at that price, completely and utterly unbeatable.

@prodigy2k7 5 лет назад

premium race package?

@painkilerr 5 лет назад

Bought 15 Base for 25,500(before tax). Spent another 2900 aftermarket. Best car buying decision I have ever made.

@SexyBulldozerMan 5 лет назад

where iam iit's 38, 000 or more

@taiwilson8966 5 лет назад

so whats the STI retail at now? 40-50???? fuck dude

@Ziegfried82 5 лет назад

@@taiwilson8966 Yeah dude, the STI starts at around 37,000 and if you want the nicer interior with leather/recaro seats its 41,000 (before tax!). I have a 2018 WRX with the premium sport package no regrets, only thing I did was get a Cobb tuner for it which fixes the issues with the power distribution. The only reason to get the STI right now imo is if you are bringing it to the track and will be making use of that superior suspension, clutch, and brakes.

@Mystxry 4 года назад

this is a great review. i really appreciate the time and effort put into it. especially the quality! it was very relaxing and easy to follow. also i love that there's no background music, thats always been a pet peeve of mine

@ryanbailey112 2 года назад

Man this is a whole new level of a review. Every of channel should take notes. Well done!! Great videography as well ... thank you!

@sneekyturbo_AMG 6 лет назад

How do you not have more subscribers? I love your channel. You deserve more.

@gladdy02 7 лет назад

This is the one we've been waiting for👍👏

@marcoseesmarcoshares 4 года назад

By far the cleanest content I've ever seen in any car channel on YT 👏👏👏

@davidy7521 7 лет назад

proud 17 owner. Love the way you addressed the review. definitely the best review on the new gen subarus.

@digital11337 4 года назад

holy crap .. the production value O.o !! wow - sub'ed !

@PreparationdobleH 7 лет назад

I own a 2017 WRX and I would say your review is pretty honest. I know this car is not for everybody but I must say it is for ME

@steventugwell6424 5 лет назад

I bought a new 2017 WRX and '18. Both have more rattles from cheap plastic crap than any car I have ever owned. Notchy gears and a clutch so springy, I feel like I'm gonna burn it out or choke the car off at every light. I hate this car and can't wait to buy another German car.

@nileyoung2589 4 года назад

S T someone’s angry they can’t drive a subie

@steventugwell6424 4 года назад

@@nileyoung2589 What are you talking about? I owned and drove TWO of them. Not my fault it is a cheap plastic rat-trap. If they drop a stick shift in the new supra, then I'm going there.

@15r52 3 года назад

@@steventugwell6424 just a hating bitch

@jpizel1070 6 лет назад

Great review. One of the best I've seen. I'm surprised this is the first time I've seen one of your reviews.

@livewoutlimit 7 лет назад

Best WRX review I've seen & I've looked at over a dozen of them!

@jtd3d351 6 лет назад

The WRX is the first Subaru I’ve bought and I have virtually zero complaints period. Some people if not most are impossible to please and I feel unrealistic expectations get in the way of practicality, reliability and just raw fun. At first the shift to 2nd gear was a pain in the ass but I have now mastered it and couldn’t be happier with the WRX looks and all.

@MyDeadWhisper 3 года назад

I know this comment is old but how did you master that? I bought my 2018 WRX Premium in March this year and shifting into 1 and 2 is still difficult, I can only get a smooth shift from 3 and higher

@psychofunksoldier02 6 лет назад

Probably the best WRX review I’ve seen and I’ve seen a ton of them. Highly detailed, well informed and objective. Extra credit for going under the car and good point about the acceleration/tuning.

@hodlfast1104 7 лет назад

Great review! best i have seen on the 2018 wrx. i got one last week! and your review is spot on. love the car. its exactly what i was looking for in a sporty 4 door 👍👍

@ranestrom5064 6 лет назад

What an excellent review, well put together, in depth and with no bs. subscribed and will watch your other reviews

@mikesinaro 7 лет назад

People are too uptight about the little things. Still one of the best do-it-all cars to this day.

@W333dm4n 3 года назад

short block assembly is only 2k too!

@Vfrdude Год назад

The honesty of your reviews is what I enjoy, just found your channel recently but seeing you rate cars completely unbiased and straight forward is something I’ve been looking for for a long time

@chop2093 7 лет назад

Best wrx review I've seen. Love how you put your cars on the lift. The comment about the vape vent is hilarious but true....

@jtkent28 7 лет назад

Honestly this is one of the best reviews I think I've ever seen. How have I not heard of this guy before? Definitely Sub'd!!

@irespectfullyrefuse 6 лет назад

You're like the Maynard James Keenan of car reviews hahaha

@some1s0mewhere 4 года назад

exactly what i was thinking lmao

@therealpickleahoy 7 лет назад

At this point Turbowski is a bigger ball tease than dragons in Game of Thrones Season 1

@doublek441 5 лет назад

The best car review video I've ever watched. Great work

@TheJayhawk4 7 лет назад

Heckin love your reviews. Straight answers and good humor

@CiprianDascalu 3 года назад

It's a scarce car and it's kind is slowly disappearing. It offers a pure and "unplugged" driving experience. Thanks for the great review!

@bwzffgh7 7 лет назад

Thank you for reviewing the Subaru WRX as a performance sedan instead of complaining about all the non-performance-related "missing features" that all the other reviewers obsess over.

@WillCouch 6 лет назад

Dude you really deserve way more subscribers! Thanks for cranking out these banger reviews.. btw nice roll.. I mean shirt.

@largo2001 6 лет назад

Really well done guys! Nice video. Thank you for another excellent, excellent clip.

@kuronpaige 4 года назад

I must watched this video about 30 times !!! Even tho I own 2019 wrx 😂 great job👊🏾

@gvnproductions1037 7 лет назад

Lmao, savage geese is a SAVAGE... I finally get why you've been using Subaru WRX's intro... because you're doing Subaru review (and the 02). Lmao. Real Savage Geese OGs remember him impersonating Subaru WRX fan in an ancient video lol

@abioqaas 7 лет назад

Which video was that?

@aaroneberle5920 7 лет назад

You mean the video from like a week ago?! lol. Don't hate, I let the goofy-guy review one of my cars last year.

@gvnproductions1037 7 лет назад

NO..Real OGs have been A1 since day1.....search "MCM | Regular Car Reviews | SubaruWRXFan | Jalopnik | Re-Created" from 2 years ago....Shit is SAVAGE lol...

@gvnproductions1037 7 лет назад

search "MCM | Regular Car Reviews | SubaruWRXFan | Jalopnik | Re-Created" from 2 years ago....Shit is SAVAGE lol...

@abioqaas 7 лет назад

Thanks for that! It was pure gold :D

@NaijaBull 7 лет назад

You are one of the best, if not the best car reviewer in all of RU-vid. I wish I could subscribe 100 times. Keep up the amazing work.

@1angry5 6 лет назад

Brother, You have given one of the most concise, unbiased, and factual reviews of this car on RU-vid to date. Your articulate presentation is perfect. Keep up the good work. As for the car. I've started looking at buying a WRX and your review will stick out in my mind as I test drive the WRX. I've been an enthusiast since a very young age and now at almost 60 years old I'm contemplating purchasing this Subie. I've went thru a lot Euro stuff. Audi, BMW, Saab, Rover, some Japanese, Toyota, Mitsu, Isuzu, and Subaru. This car appears to have so much value for the dollar while only giving up little performance compared to the Audi's and BMW's. Thanks again, great job. Cheers.

@ScooterBlia2 6 лет назад

Great review. Can't believe it's coming to the end of this generation already. I remember picking mine up summer of 2014 when dealerships were still low in inventory. Hope the next generation includes some, but not all, new electronic technology at an affordable price.

@jermaineleone6952 7 лет назад

Mitsubishi stop competing n subaru lost their inspiration

@emmanuelharo479 6 лет назад

When 2 companies compete, the consumers win.

@taiwilson8966 5 лет назад

yeah, i miss my EVO 8

@leesonneville1817 5 лет назад

@Merl Klarhoelter Well the namesake of the WRX and inspiration for the car is from the World Rally Championship... which they withdrew from years ago. So sure there is history, but what is their current motivation?

@DamnBroOk 7 лет назад

Your videos are so friggin well made they are art, almost poetic.

@1Mcoach 6 лет назад

For sure the best review that I saw about wrx! Great! (as well your logo on tshirt is ok)

@WarriorsPhoto 4 года назад

Another phenomenal review. I regretted selling my 2002 WRX till now. After seeing that this newer model carries over some of that older models DNA. I will look into purchasing one of these instead. Thank you.

@alancirwin 7 лет назад

That subaruwrxfan troll is fucking epic #neversellout

@mikar636 3 года назад

Amazing overview! All your videos are extremely good. Thank you!

@bikerman6907 7 лет назад

Glad to come across this channel! Really informative, everything well described i detail 👍👏 cheers from norwegian subs

@golgoth7600 7 лет назад

Nice review but I demand Turbowski!! Gonna start vaping now! Also, I hope for a golf gti or golf r review in the future!

@TheNo1Grapefruit 3 года назад

Was this Jack's first appearance? How his role has changed...

@metaljew4456 6 лет назад

THE VAPE VENT! ROGLMFAO! Best name ever for a sunroof. Your dry sense of humor is definitely beginning to grow on me.

@dannyramos6236 6 лет назад

After all the review videos I've watched on this suB, finally, one actually thats bearable to watch...and well put together..

@dannyramos6236 6 лет назад

Also, just bought one. Thanks for the vid!

@wscott9779 7 лет назад

I own a 2017, and blind spot monitoring would be nice to have. I agree that the rest is not necessary. But blind spot monitoring is not intrusive. I have driven other cars with it. Buy the base model. Mine new was $29k out the door.

@mopar21 5 лет назад

You got rocked. Buddy got a premium for 26k in 2015 in co springs

@steventugwell6424 5 лет назад

does your 2017 rattle like an earthquake like mine did? Cheap, plastic piece of garbage.

@halofire4725 6 лет назад

Others dream of having an aventador or a 488, or even a 911. I dream of having a wrx

@mcdirty311 5 лет назад

Halo Fire I did too. Finally made that happen this past June. It's been a ton of fun so far. Simple car, and a great daily driver.

@jimmytheshark86 5 лет назад

Great dream, me too!

@taiwilson8966 5 лет назад

pretty much more realistic/obtainable

@ChrisPBacon-gn9jx 5 лет назад

Im gonna gonna be living it in a few days once the dealer preps it, I bought a Red 2017 WRX

@Mike-cz2yw 4 года назад

Lmfao. Why? These things are slower than your grandmother's Camry V6 and they are about as reliable as German cars. Hope you like filling oil, buying turbos, and fixing head gaskets

@mickeyhall6484 6 лет назад

First time watching your channel, but I must say I really appreciate the production value you've got with this video. Too many people are reviewing these cars with a shakey iPhone lol. Great video man, nice to hear some "real talk" about this car instead of just fanboy stuff

@richarda.2680 6 лет назад

Legit honest review. I own a 2017 and couldn't agree with you more on all of your comments. Sub'd.

@HeyBigChriss 7 лет назад

Why is there so much hate in the 18 wrx? Looks the same as the 15-17 wrx's and everyone loved them? And plus didn't they already announce that they will be chain g it up in a few years?

@kujiko88 7 лет назад

Aviator22 while I'm not too fond of the subdued styling of the newer ones, they have a nice sporty yet businessy look to it. But I think a lot of the issues people have with it is the powerband issues. Torque in weird places and power gets cut short up high. But I just drive an impreza wagon, lol. I don't know much about these.

@wlteemo2734 6 лет назад

Aviator22 the problem that people have with the car is 1 they haven't changed anything aesthetically, 2 the car looks like a 15-17 camry, 3 the powerband is weird and all the quirky styling queues are absent from the older Subaru's.

@GamerOC 6 лет назад

Any of them after 2006 looks like shit IMO. Would it kill them to make another Blobeye?

@hiramrosajr8231 6 лет назад

No one likes those ethier

@ghuldorgrey 6 лет назад

No one loved the 15-17 wrx what the fuck are you talking about

@forexdragon 5 лет назад

Haha, I love your deadpan humour.

@jeffjackson9483 2 года назад

Awesome review man, i just got a black 2018 last night, i’m loving it and can’t wait to do some modifications !!! Cheers

@thomasdeir6212 5 лет назад

Fantastic review,(er) really like the sincere and passionate approach. I’m hooked and subscribed! Oh and wicked cinematography!

@arch417powersports 7 лет назад

Does it come with a Vape pen holster? If not, then Subaru has failed their demographic.

@davetrujillo2836 6 лет назад

Says the guy that drives a ford escort..

@xgelo92 6 лет назад

😂😂😂😂 I’m dying

@coolguy48457 6 лет назад

Sad that haters have to associate vaping of all things with a Subaru....Millions of people vape....shocking that it has nothing to do with subaru

@patricklawrence9784 5 лет назад

@@davetrujillo2836 LOL

@mustaphajaveed6394 5 лет назад

I wanna get a wrx because I need something awd and manual transmission, but I don't wanna be a vape God ... Alas...my choices are slim

@johnpavlic 5 лет назад

Hey! Eeyore! Eat ur happy pills!! Lol! Good vid. I enjoyed ur ability to show no enthusiasm towards the wrx but spoke highly of it as if being held at gunpoint to say it. It wAs great!

@AL-sf3qy 7 лет назад

Liked your video before watching it.. you always produce great candid contents. Thank you!

@chickenpax1 5 лет назад

You are probably the most calm person to talk about WRX, and I don't mean that in a bad way by no means. I can fall asleep listening to you talk about my new car, which is great :D

@nicholas5139 7 лет назад

It's funny, I used my vape to help me quit smoking cigarettes for good, but ironically I bought a 2015 wrx a year after I stopped vaping. I have to start again to promote the stereotype. Gonna own a mustang eith my wrx in the future, I have to practice crowd hitting soon too.

@Will-jh1sx 5 лет назад

I appreciate the fact this guy isn’t screaming facts at me getting crazy.. 😂😂

@zm5431 7 лет назад

Been waiting for you to review a current gen WRX, nice job.

@Pea3. 3 года назад

Im getting ready to get mine on Sunday .. Cant wait . Great Video

@NinadBelokar 4 года назад

I hope savagegeese reads this! You are amazing...top quality stuff..just what RU-vid car reviews should be.

@xzst 7 лет назад

Can someone explain what "pulling timing" means? Does it slow down the ignition or what?

@guardrailbiter 3 года назад

"Pulling timing" refers to retarding the ignition timing. In general, advancing the timing will yield more power at the greater risk of engine knock. The ECU is retarding the timing because it is detecting engine knock. This is done for the sake of engine longevity, even if it ruins the driving experience.

@usernameisusername 7 лет назад

Your intros are always brilliant eye candy.

@omarjimenez9027 7 лет назад

Patiently waiting for your take on the chevy sonic premier hatchback. Everything else has been rock solid in this channel.

@atarian345 7 лет назад

I'd like to see an Evo review at some point.

@2003evodave 6 лет назад

PurityofEssence .....too bad they stoped making the EVO.

@BlaziNTrades 7 лет назад

Lmao @ the vape vent comment

@bowtech1020 5 лет назад

Big fan of this guy... And his reviews... Subd... He's honest and detailed...

@aaronbenzrihem8724 5 лет назад

Somehow you always mention things everybody fails to, I always learn something watching your channel

@wrxTO 6 лет назад

Good review but dont agree with the price/value conclusion. It seems like you tested premium with performance package. Best bang for buck is the wrx base model which is around 27k. Yeah Recaro's are nice but... If it had Apple car play and Android auto that would be perfect. I would then get base model and spend money on nice set of wheels. I can paint brake calipers myself :)

@breezyjayy8062 5 лет назад

ah11980 god damn 😂😂😂

@beno94 7 лет назад

4:37 your seat is adjusted so much forward.. I'm guessing taller people won't have that issue with those arm rests...

@Kevbo75 4 года назад

There is an optional arm rest in the center console that will rise and move forward.

@beno94 4 года назад

Slowmo Wow I didn’t realised someone replied to my comment a year later. Well in accordance to your scenario, I won’t expect that someone driving like a racing driver would need an arm rest. So anyone (this reviewer included) who complains about that arm rest presumably be sitting back comfortably. And how close you can sit is still subjective to your height anyway. My comment was that if a taller dude has his seat adjusted as close to the wheel as his legs would allow him, he’ll still be able to use that arm rest no problem.

@beno94 4 года назад

Kevbo75 That’s nice to hear. Options available for people who realise they need that feature!

@denyspolishchuk 7 лет назад

Love the quality of your reviews.

@pabauza 6 лет назад

I appreciate the thoughtful assessment and sarcasm.

@kai_00123 7 лет назад

Stock tune is weird -- torque dip at 4500, power falls flat at 5700, throttle mapping is all kinds of sensitive and wonky (35% input = 100% throttle), rev hang makes it chore to drive, puttering around a parking lot slowly makes the car quite herky jerky. This makes just about every owner want to get the off-the-shelf tunes. Not a fan of the cable-actuated shifter -- feels gritty, rough, like moving it through gravel (2015-2017).

@grubism 7 лет назад

All of this is totally spot on. I've got a 2016, and it is a blast half the time and a chore the rest of the time. I still love it, but it has plenty of quirks.

@kai_00123 7 лет назад

grubism Definitely a quirky car, the clutch damn near destroys my knee.

@TheBongoman47 7 лет назад

2017 owner here, Ive had the car for almost a year and still have issues with sloppy shifting and rev hang. Car has a super lumpy tune which cuts power, bounces around and falls flat in the middle and top of the rpm band. Its begun to feel very unrefined. The cable shifter is crap. Even with the Perrin Shifter bushing and shift-stop it is sloppy and rough. Aside from the long throws, My 25 year old shitbox commuter Geo Metro with a cable shift has a better feeling transmission. An Accessport is my next purchase for the car, but its annoying to potentially risk the warranty just to fix the huge flaws from the 2015-2017 batch of cars.

@kai_00123 7 лет назад

TheBongoman47 Ive been trying real hard to learn to love the quirks of the stock tune, but man it is real hard. Trying to ride out to end of bumper to bumper warranty...

@StringBanger 7 лет назад

2016 Wrx owner here Cobb Stage 2+, EBCS, TMIC Upgraded, TGV/EGR deletes pro tuned. Using the entire Boomba short shift package both the plate and entire shifter and I love it! I tried the Perrin stops and wasn't happy. Boomba was night and day. After the car was tuned it's been great. 20K miles on it and I love it. I bought the car with the intention of modifying it so the warranty I was not concerned with. If it pops then it's just a good excuse to go with an IAG Staged block :)

@qrtrscale 5 лет назад

Yes, it pulls timing. Can't wait to install the basic tune in a few months. I think however the 2015-17 WRX ride is unsettled, bouncy, and actually a bit unpredictable on the street. It's the only part of the car that is unrefined IMHO. A few months ago I changed it out to a set of Ohlins and the car rides much more consistent, smoother, and planted without sacrificing too much in NVH.

@Vision33r 4 года назад

I didn't have to drive the 18' WRX to notice the timing pulls too being in the passenger seat. My current 11' Prius pulls harder and doesn't have any timing issues. I've owned 2 WRXes and 1 STI in the past and the first thing I told my co-worker who owned the 18' WRX is to go Cobb. That's the biggest upgrade that I recommend doing above everything else. He doesn't think a $600 game controller would make the car that much better. Well, he doesn't know enough about his car.