Subaru WRX STi FULL REVIEW - back to the roots! (with Autobahn & acceleration) - Autogefühl

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@555AWD 7 лет назад

That is the Subaru effect, Thomas @18:03 It simply puts a stupid smile on your face and you can't help it :))

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+Mihai Florescu 👍👍

@timo9748 7 лет назад

Thomas giving great dating advice @ 10:30 :D

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

@NotCommanderShepard 7 лет назад

"You've seen my STi, now time for my STD..."

@goons123flofy 7 лет назад

IMB2U sti - sexually transmitted infection

@sidharthmiddela5690 7 лет назад

LOL!! Very good sleeping position :)

@MrSunnyBhoy 4 года назад

Haha I know great Position Thomas for your gf to ahem..... 😂😂

@Roadjull 7 лет назад

Not sure what Thomas was smoking before this review, but it seems strong. Joking around like never before. Not that I'm complaining.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

haha =)

@teza8849 7 лет назад

Thumb up for the rear wing B-)

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

@racerrohan8 7 лет назад

A car I have always wanted. wonderful review!

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+rohan pochont 👌🏁

@jeffreyb.1657 3 года назад

Love the video and car. Bought one. Love is 1.5 years later.

@IchbinSchalker 7 лет назад

Excellent review! One of the best that I've watched about this car here on RU-vid. This car has been already more than a decade, the car of my dreams, it has been so long that I've been dreaming about buying one. It's a great shame that this car is sold at a so expensive price in my country, it's actually sold by almost the double of the price that people pays in North America or Europe, but with faith in God I will have enough money to pay for it it in the beginning of the next year. The only thing that lacks in your review was to drive it in a unpaved road, but I know that it might be something not that simple to do in Germany. But when I buy mine, one the the things that I must do anyway is to drive it in an unpaved dirty road to see how the AWD works and to get that real rally race feeling and sensation.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

glad u enjoyed :)

@stto5526 7 лет назад

Thomas great review as always. I have 2013 sti with only 5000 km. Driving on Sunday's only ;). Blue one with gold rims of course. Rear wing actually is giving a big downforce. Green liquid on motor is protection Keep up the good work

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

yeah it is :) Thanks and enjoy pal !

@JPAll 7 лет назад

Thanks Thomas /Autogefuhl for these reviews - As a European living in the USA I was hungry for the reviews of AUDI BMW MERCEDES wagons in English language . Wagons are not popular or almost not existent here. Also happy with Skoda reviews. I'm big fan of subaru. I've had Forester and Impreza. I still love STI but as I'm getting older ( or let's call it more mature :) ) I see myself in something like Audi S4 avant. Of course I have already watched the review of S4 avant.... Thanks again.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

sure you ll find almost every car here :)

@UnseenSpirit 7 лет назад

No doubt that there are better cars than this. There are faster cars, or smoother cars, or more luxurious and sporty, but for me this car just had that nostalgic sti look which I use to see when I was a teen and love. It's got a look from 15 years a go... But maybe that's why it appeals to me. It's raw yet also refined in some ways. This along with the now out of production evo are great cars for twisty roads.

@pentahuang 3 года назад

Just found this review. One of STi epics reviews on internet. Hahahaha...good job.

@OrianeK 7 лет назад

Awesome review, such a great car with a vintage feeling ! Reading the comments it definitely seems one can only hate or love this model. And Thomas definitely loves it :-) BTW, I can't find the video where you suggest the Autogefühl event. Count me in and highly motivated, I live in Luxembourg and will definitely come if it happens !

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+Oriane KAESMANN nice! More details coming up! RU-vid search autogefuehl fanmeeting

@MrAlgerian38 7 лет назад

Really awesome rally car nice job Subaru and very nice review Thomas!

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks, keep following us! :)

@chillywit 6 лет назад

STI is a great autobahn cruiser. Here in Merca, the WRX is better because the highways don't have wide sweeping turns, are full of bumps and pot holes, and we have a pesky 65mph speed limit.

@CT37BN 7 лет назад

First ever time I saw the Impreza hatch, totally in love with the looks and that signature boxer engine sound, just wow! I honestly thought it resembled one of my other fave car - AMC Pacer ( I know a lot out there loathe it, their opinion - wrong. ) New car looks the part of glories past, with previous gold wheels now a shade of grey and seeing the entire engine is super., tops to Subaru. Not a fan of plastic covers. ( 10:30 ) Hah ha ha.. car I think is 50/50 babe magnet/boy-girl racer attitude and also just being an honest fan of the WRX/STi. Pity Subaru doesn't build a small hatch just so they can enter the WRC series again and maybe even win another world title. Thumbs up Thomas for another satisfying review. Huge fan of late great Colin McRae and co-drivers' Derek Ringer and Nicky Grist.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+metring073 🏁👌

@wilburkong 7 лет назад

Its an excellent car! bigger, wider and meaner. Just get the STI and man up to the stick shift

@Strongholdex 7 лет назад

Thomas did great work - as always!

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks m8 !

@mackeymichael 7 лет назад

Love it or hate it ?,definitely love a rough and raw sports car feel like this thing.

@MrPuerAeternus 7 лет назад

Very nice video ! Just love this legendary car. This car doesn't really need better interiors becouse it must be so "simple" and sporty. Personally I would go back with a GC8/22B interior, that was 100% RALLY ! Who needs a luxury living room on wheels, well just buy a BMW, Audi or Mercedes. There is NO COMPROMISE with this car. I'm a WRX STi owner since many years and I owned a 1999 GT and two 2011 WRX STi and I can tell you ..... this car with this 2.5l Engine (EJ25) really needs some Forged Pistons again becouse that engine is so strong and reliable 'till it stays stock ! That's the only one problem of the WRX STI practically and that's very sad becouse the STis in Japan do have stronger engines with forged pistons and the rest of the world NOT ! I never understood why ?!!!!!! Thanks for this Video Thomas. Have a nice day :D

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks! that might be those stronger japanese regulations? That also forged the JDM trend afaik

@MrPuerAeternus 7 лет назад

Exactly. Unfortunately there are too many engine failures all over the world with just a simple ECU-Tuning or a simple Turboback Exhaust System and that's really sad. It's not a crap engine, it just have not enough strong internals ( like Pistons for example ). If you want to reach 400 HP ( so +100HP) you need necessary to upgrade those engine parts with something better like Tomei or Cosworth parts and that's very expansive. This is a kind of car for real fanboys who love this Brand but I think that everyone should know the truth about that. I would buy it again and again but as said ....this is a car for fanboys and I am one of them :D Best regards from Switzerland ;)

@Tajarski 7 лет назад

Can you tell me, what cost of forged parts for, par example, 2017 STI ? Something what will be able to keep +100HP inside savefly? Just wondering loud? :)

@MrPuerAeternus 7 лет назад

It's difficult to say becouse prices are different. It depends where you live. I just can talk about Europe. Take a Look on Ebay and look for Forged Pistons and Connecting Rods. You should get both for 1200 - 1500 Dollars I think but .... how much money needs a very good Mechanic/Tuner in your Land to mount them, I don't know :D

@ChiSpire 7 лет назад

Wow very thorough review, thank you.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

you're welcome, join us for more =)

@AuraKurai 7 лет назад

You certanly make long vdeos seem short, makes me laugh. This car certanly deserves the wing, just like the evo did, I had a lancer in 2009-2013, really fun cars definetely.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+Aurora Nacht 👍

@rare6499 7 лет назад

Still a superb looking car I absolutely love it. It just a sham he technology hasn't kept pace. If you buy a brand new one in the UK now the initial vehicle tax and the ongoing road tax is extremely high in comparison to many of the same vehicles with a similar level of performance. Really, the STi should have 400 odd bhp now to have kept pace with the German brands, and even the likes of Ford, Seat and VW. Still...great looking car, and I smile when I rare see one on the road!

@unixnation 7 лет назад

Josh Charlie I disagree, I don't think the numbers is the way to measure these cars. And for this one, it'd be much more interesting to offer a basic *lighter* model with no rear seats, no aircon and no "infotainment" etc.

@josephgambino7527 7 лет назад

Hi - Great detailed review!! Started watching your reviews a few weeks back - enjoyed them so much I have now subscribed. Just terrific automotive journalism and really outstanding video presentation by you Tomas and all the other Team Reviewers and the Videographers. First Class!! Quick question - I saw that in some of the early reviews there was a woman Reviewer (Christine?) - which I thought was unique as she presented the autos from a female perspective which added a very interesting dimension - yet I don't see her in later Reviews. Will she or another female automotive journalist be doing a Review from time to time? Keep them coming and it is also great to see the Reviews on cars we don't have here in the States - Thanks. Joseph

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

She is called Katharina and we can definetely ask her if she wants to do more reviews. Btw thank you for joining us and I am looking forward to see you more often in the comment section :)

@bennycheung6004 7 лет назад

Thomas，you are the best

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks keep joining us!

@DimKAt21 7 лет назад

Real rallying nostalgia!!! Love this car or maybe i m just getting old...

@Je_suis_Jefe 4 года назад

Never met a girl that liked Subaru STI. I was told my Wrx STI looks like a shopping cart with that ridiculous wing.

@tisho88ts 7 лет назад

I like overall this vehicle, but this bad sound isolation is very annoying. I would guess for car manufactured 2017 it should have some useful features like good sound isolation. I know that it is primarily made for people doing track days or cornenrs in the mountains etc., but I would rather be able to travel in comfort on the autobahn as wellat say 150-160 kmh. That's why i would go for a german sedane. Just personal opinion :).

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

reasonably explained!

@NiclasGleesborg 7 лет назад

So many great videos coming out from you! Time to enjoy :P

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks stick with us!

@Luke-san 7 лет назад

Haha, a German that shows emotion during acceleration. Btw at 19:16 you should have followed him or was it because the cameraman was also in the car?

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

I obey speed limits :)

@1979-b9t 7 лет назад

Thomas is great! Great car and review. Cheers

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks stick with us!

@fromocean2gulf 7 лет назад

Awesome review

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+NoMore BlueBalls 👏👏

@ConstantineJoseph 7 лет назад

Engineers car

@mickd8490 7 лет назад

Very funny, love it.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

@Nextgenenglish 7 лет назад

Very nice, but this is not an SQ5.

@roadglide 7 лет назад

Great car and nice watch you are wearing. What kind is it?

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

Hi! That’s the Alpina Seastrong Diver Big Date :)

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

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@muratk.8296 7 лет назад

@Thomas: what about the feeling of the clutch? I made the ADAC Subaru Action & Fun Training in Hockenheim in 2015. It was my first time driving a STI. Clutch was horrible from my perspective as i was not able find the spot it really starts pulling. I am driving a Porsche Boxster 987 and due to family extension, i was thinking to get a STI before i have driven it.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

Well indeed it is hard to drive with speed in the first gear without partly burning it :D

@muratk.8296 7 лет назад

This car was a big disappointment for me and I wanted a boxer engine in my saloon. After your video on Guilia QV, I am now checking that. Thx for the good reviews.

@LeonAnilom 7 лет назад

So Germany doesn't get the regular WRX? Why is that? And the regular WRX starts at $26,500 in the US.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

Subaru puts the Levorg for the mid-size segment here

@MrMchuda 7 лет назад

hehe so that is what the seat reclining function is for

@mannyechaluce3814 7 лет назад

Goes to show Thomas can also give you some advise on how to deal with the girls :D not just cars

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

@V8Tomek 7 лет назад

It needs wheels in gold and then its perfect!

@raptorjesus959 7 лет назад

Whats that fluid on top of the inlet manifold??? :O

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

protection against sea salt while transport

@raptorjesus959 7 лет назад

Autogefühl thanks! thats definitely something that you don't see everyday.... uk cars should learn how to use that, there are ALL rusty below...

@eranbaruch 7 лет назад

20 years younger? So is it - 2? 😀

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+Eran Baruch i wish

@MegaGecas 7 лет назад

wow, nice BMW at 19:17

@djdrainx6157 7 лет назад

First of all, that Colin McRae gefuhl, is more related to the GC8 chassis Impreza GT Turbo. That you mention it, I can understand, but it is a bit misplaced. Furthermore, that fluid residue on the engine bay is not normal, it is not protection, it should be clean. Something has spilled on the engine bay, unintentionally I guess. Last but not least, nice review, but leave out that stupid tire-warming flicks @19:23 on the autobahn please, it makes us Subaru pilots look stupid and explains the reactions @ 19:50. Oh, and you think that acceleration in 1st and second was hard? try that in a 1200kg GC8 with 300hp, you go warp drive 😂

@jesiVO 7 лет назад

Toyota CHR bitte 😊

@phicollins8934 7 лет назад

I think it may be wax

@JULIAN71102 7 лет назад

The car is just way so outdated and wayyyy to expensive, this thing costs almost an AUDI S3 in my country are subaru insane???

@derallerletzte5566 7 лет назад

Julian J in which country...

@chenyl0525 7 лет назад

Julian J outdated? In terms of what? The s3 looks good but is it as good on the road as the sti? Sti has a proven track record. The same can't be said of the Audi s3.

@JULIAN71102 7 лет назад

Der Allerletzte israel

@derallerletzte5566 7 лет назад

Julian J okay cant speak for that but in germany you pay double the price for a new s3 with some good features

@JULIAN71102 7 лет назад

M. C are you kidding me? Look at the interior its like from the early 2000, according to reviews the STI is very outdated, the engine has way too much turbo lag and ride comfort, practicality, please never compare subaru to audi, here you talking wayyy above the subarus build quality and refinement, the STI should have been priced much much cheaper than a golf R and audi S3, it can not compete with these two with being this expensive.

@NiclasGleesborg 7 лет назад

I think the car deserves the rear-wing no question!

@victorgiannakaras4466 7 лет назад

It just needs a set of gold rims and a louder exhaust 😉

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

haha yeah gold rims =)

@RD-vb9cr 7 лет назад

good review Thomas I like your enthusiasm for this great car hope they continue making them.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks !

@mogggasso2140 7 лет назад

When 2015 WRX STi was launched, I felt that massive wing was not good design......but nowadays I think that is good. LOL

@BrunoMartinsHertZ 7 лет назад

Loved your funnys parts in this review! :D First time I saw you talking about that type of advices :D Keep it going your good work on reviewing!

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

you re welcome =)

@bobjoe1593 7 лет назад

That would be one of the few cars where not having a huge wing would feel criminal... I also love that wide fender flare look, definitely a great looking car

@gordonbennett6057 7 лет назад

You've been busy Thomas - I can't keep up with you! Very entertaining Review again, Thomas and Michel. Colin McRae from Lanark - big fan too! No frameless windows. At 10:22 funny Special Feature - this is why we like Thomas and Co - "...then start sleeping!" - all done in one take - "...good tip for women to get some acquaintance!" At 18:01, from the lights - holy mo...what a launch! You're still chortling half way down the road. Fantastic driving impressions, illustrating just what it's like to drive. Interesting diff functions. Suspension rough, loud in the cabin, sporty - great fun for a quick spin; too much for me to live with for more than a day! Many thanks guys.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

as always superbly observed! :)

@moflavour 7 лет назад

The green stuff ist protection/consercation wax for sea transport. Very common for imported japanese cars.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+Dan McDirt interesting. Thank you!

@ktm144blitz 7 лет назад

i daily drive a 2017 sti and love everything about it

@manjbains1977 7 лет назад

Fantastic video Thomas. Been waiting a long time for a decent Subaru video/review. You covered every bit of the car for viewers to make there own decision/opinion on it. I have never owned a Subaru but do want to try and buy one sometime in the future. Getting rare in the West Midlands UK, more German cars now on the road now like myself.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+Manj Bains 👌🏁

@LoquiYo 7 лет назад

Thanks Thomas for the review. Subaru's have good engines. I run 105k miles on a 2011 model without any failure. But the WRX model here have the same price as a 5.0 Mustang GT 45k in Puerto Rico... Decisions... Decisions

@vigneshn.y3048 7 лет назад

Rear spoiler is it's soul. 😉 Marmite like, love it or hate it, you can't ignore it. Good review Thomas and please now review the BRZ

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

cheers m8!

@adamball1740 7 лет назад

Thank you for doing the review in English. Great review. I ordered a 2018 STI last week. I wasn't sure if I should get this car initially until I realized that cars like this just won't be around in the near future. I wouldn't be surprised if the next generation STI will have electric steering and a somewhat bland engine with rev hang like the WRX in the interest of fuel economy and emissions. They might even axe the current STI's superior AWD system to save weight and rely on brake vectoring only for slip control. I hope I'm wrong. Fast forward 10 years from now and you probably will have only a small handful of choices on the market that aren't hybrids with automatic transmissions. By then, sports cars might be exclusive and too expensive for the working class. I say smoke 'em while you got'em and have fun now before it's too late.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks and enjoy!

@alanl9497 7 лет назад

The engine is so loud 😂 but I am OKAY with that 😏

@chelseataiwan 7 лет назад

I just bought this car today. :D

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

grats =)

@ArtYourMinds 7 лет назад

congrats ! have fun

@dushyantx 7 лет назад

I have the same.

@chelseataiwan 7 лет назад

I'll collect it in 2 weeks. I'm having horrible visions of totaling it within a mile. lol

@MrAlgerian38 7 лет назад

Fun in Taiwan Lucky man!

@lightsinthesky10 7 лет назад

Got a black my17 WRX last November and I'm in love, nearly as quick as the STI but not with the harsh suspension. Also has the newer DIT 2.0 engine and is the better choice for an everyday driver.

@TechCrazy 7 лет назад

Thomas does one of the best car reviews on the planet. You go through every detail from styling cues to driving experience. I am a fan! You search for car reviews in RU-vid and end up with gazillion results with pimple poppers carrying their cell phone to their nearest dealer and walking around the cars and calling it a "Review". Duh. Then you end up here and you are like...'Finally some honest review"!

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+TechCrazy love to hear that spread the word!

@travdaddy777 2 года назад

“pimple poppers” lol miss those days

@zemekiel 7 лет назад

Awesome review Thomas! You pretty much nailed every aspect of this car.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+zemekiel 👍👍👍

@7heDuke 7 лет назад

Oh man, I was in Love with this car for a long time now. Couldn't wait for a car review from you Thomas, I love it. Thanks for this fantastic Video Thomas, du bist der Beste ^^

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

great to have your support !

@jdmboy1836 7 лет назад

Love this car. The flat four engine sounds sooo nice.

@vossler360 7 лет назад

It looks like you had a lot of fun filming your impressions of the WRX STi. I share your appreciation the 90s era charm of the the STi, even if it doesn't have the same level of refinement of rivals such as the Golf R. It's a bit of a shame that you don't have access to the standard WRX in Germany, as they are very popular here in the U.S. , and it makes for a much better everyday car.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+Eric Shea true!

@vossler360 7 лет назад

Outdoor Layne, while you are correct to say that the WRX has a more tractable torque curve, thanks to its twin-scroll turbo, I feel that you overlook other features of the WRX that makes it a better everyday car as compared to the WRX STi. The WRX has a lower fuel consumption relative to the STi. The WRX has a lower weight relative to the STi. While the WRX STi has a more robust gearbox and AWD system, these features do not necessarily translate to a better everyday car for the street.

@vossler360 7 лет назад

Outdoor Layne, I agree that the STi is a great car on the track, but that doesn't make it the better car on the street. As I've previously mentioned, the FA20 is a much better engine for the street, with a flat torque curve after 2000 rpm. The WRX weighs around 200 pounds less than the STi, which you can feel on the street. While the STi has a better AWD system, you won't feel it on the street. If you also consider that the WRX has far better fuel efficiency, a more compliant suspension, and costs about $10k less than the STi, then you should agree that the WRX is the better everyday car. Again, a better everyday car is not the same as a better track-day car. The WRX and the STi are different cars with different missions, and both can be good in their own way.

@vossler360 7 лет назад

Outdoor Layne, I don't disagree with you that the STi is the better track-day choice when compared to the WRX. I agree that the STi offers additional features over the WRX for a good value, but that only matters if you desire those same features. However, my concern here is that the measure that is being evaluated is the better everyday sporty car, which I'll define as: -a car that spends most of its time on public roads -a car that serves as both basic transportation and entertainment -a car that rarely visits the track Consider that the relationship between the WRX and WRX STi is equivalent to those of the Focus ST and RS, or the Golf GTI and R, or the Civic Si and Type R. You'll note that there is one "sport" variant, and there is a "sport #" variant. In general, when you make a car better suited for the track, you make compromises for everyday use. This is why there are multiple variants of the same chassis: to accommodate different uses. And in this respect, the WRX would be the better everyday car, while the STi would be the better track toy. For the record, I've had multiple WRXs from the first years that they were available in the U.S., and I've used them primarily for everyday transportation as well as "spirited" driving on public roads. I also have a dedicated weekend toy, which can have a loud exhaust, sticky tires, very stiff suspension, and be super light. It's a lot of fun, but I wouldn't want to use it for basic transportation. Now if you can only have one car for both everyday and for track, and you spend more time on the track, then the STi could be the better choice.

@mfmf100 7 лет назад

Such a fun car, but that price in Europe is tough to swallow.

@urbanizeddreams 4 года назад

As much as I love gold wheels on Subaru's for some reason on this generation they don't match the car well........however these new wheels just look perfect on this generation especially on the 2018+ with those new green/yellow brakes

@MrAlgerian38 7 лет назад

18:07 epic reaction Thomas haha

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

@sleepygamer5590 7 лет назад

Great review. The spoiler reminds me a lot of my old Honda Prelude which had a darker blue colour. Nice that this car gives so many options for setting the AWD & suspension. If I owned one I would go crazy trying different settings all day. Just one strange thing is with such an Alcantara look inside the car, the steering rim is still ordinary leather (or imitation leather), I would have thought being a sports car it would also be Leather Alcantara but maybe a good thing as they can get stained very easily. Cheers.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

you are right, a Rallye Alcantara steering wheel would be more suitable!

@ernanijunior7963 7 лет назад

Hi, Thomas! I bet you had a lot of fun In this video! For the number of little funny jokes, one can see that, haha! What amazing car. Next to my city, there's a Subaru dealer and I will go to check this beauty out! It's a totally different animal than other sports cars. I only complain about the sound of the engine, which seems a little bit like an old 1968 VW Beetle... What a heresy I'm saying... It has 300 hp, for God sake, haha! I think it's because its flat engine, I don't know. What is unquestionable is the huge sportiness and fun this car delivers. Loved the video!

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks, keep following us! :)

@mesuttasdemir4618 7 лет назад

7:05 hi Thomas this fluid actually cover wax (for sea salt from in ship etc.). it is all safe and about 10.000 km all is gone. i know because my friend has a brz :)

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+Mesut Taşdemir interesting thanks!

@craiglangley9224 7 лет назад

Wrx sti will be dropped from Europe and uk markets around August 2018 due to emissions

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

Oh really? Didnt know. Heavy.

@craiglangley9224 7 лет назад

Yes I am afraid it's true my grandson works at a subaru dealership and they have confirmed it, so I guess I will be hanging on to mine

@whatevernevermind5960 7 лет назад

Great review Thomas, I love the WRX STI, such a great and legendary car!

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks m8 !

@kevinn1158 7 лет назад

Even our main highways in Canada are gravel, everybody drives a Subaru!

@Margol60 7 лет назад

Please give Kia Optima SW PHEV Thomas makeover! Coming on ship Morning Laura 22/6-17 to Bremerhaven. Will mostlikely be in Kia Showrooms at the start of July.

@iantaf5559 7 лет назад

Enjoyed that one. But falling asleep on a date?? Tut tut, Thomas!!!!😆Pity Mitsubishi are not marketing the Evo, it would make a great comparison....

@whyyoulidl 6 лет назад

Great review again Thomas; made me smile all the way. Thumbs up for the rear wing. Thumbs up for 'Old Skool'. Pump it up yah!

@autogefuehl 6 лет назад

😎

@Surferninja949 7 лет назад

Thank God Thomas did this review

@hunyango2k 7 лет назад

nice video thomas and everyone.... keep it coming!!!

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks m8 !

@hunyango2k 7 лет назад

love watcing all your videos... but btw @11:10, start sleeping? LOL

@matthewbianco7435 7 лет назад

Thomas, really appreciate the review. Well done; great work!

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+Matthew Bianco thx!!

@JULIAN71102 7 лет назад

Thomas can we know what car you own?

@xXxMrRazorxXx 7 лет назад

He owns a Jaguar if I recall correctly not sure which one but it's an older model, 2012/13 I think.

@beefbroth6539 7 лет назад

Yes, last time he mentioned he owned a Jaguar XF. Not sure if he still has it or not.

@JULIAN71102 7 лет назад

Beef Broth lol thats strange i thought he would a german car as he is a car reviewer and all car journalists know that german cars and especially Audi are the best daily cars .

@mannyechaluce3814 7 лет назад

Blue convertible :D

@beefbroth6539 7 лет назад

Well, he's a pretty stylish guy, and the XF is definitely the best looking in it's class and drives pretty well as well, so no real surprise there.

@lastnamefirstname520 9 месяцев назад

That green fluid is conservation fluid applied in japan, to stop moisture from entering and also has some kind of pest repellent element to it as well. All of them came like this. In 2018 models was a bit more yellowish color. Its also sticky like honey. I still have it on some parts of the engine bay, even though it was washed a few times already 😂. A lot of things with this car are very nonsense / quirky. Better you dont ask or think too much about it, just accept the car as it is. Its like a shelter dog, dont judge it, just love it and it will be the best and most loyal companion you ever had! 😊

@xinporco 7 лет назад

Great video as always Thomas. Nice to see your excitment for this car.

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

+Francisco Sousa 🏁🏁🏁

@ryan50231 6 лет назад

The wrx is faster at lower rpms

@abymathew295 7 лет назад

interior looks like pre historic...they should really work hard on interior aesthetics and quality.....This is ok for driving on Rally tracks,but not on public roads...in my opinion i think Mazda 6 has the best classy interior in that segment...

@jcnjolomba 7 лет назад

Brilliant car and great video, thanks Thomas! :-D

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

appreciated !

@martinnovak9084 7 лет назад

In older BMW...there was a thing called gentlemen seats for some extra money.....and it had the same function for seats as mentioned here in Subaru.....with panoramatic roof....it could made miracles with girls :D

@debonoo7244 6 лет назад

Beste Bilder bisher - gibt's das auch in deutsch..?!

@mfmf100 7 лет назад

You can find an ATS-V for comparable money to the Euro price -much better deal, though no awd.

@johntrussell7228 7 лет назад

As the flagship car for Subaru it's a real shame that this car I so outdated. It needs a major update and these engines are dinosaurs. They are known for failure and burning oil like a beast.

@weirdshibainu 7 лет назад

John Trussell 3rd really? I thought subarus had good quality engines

@NoChannelChannel 4 года назад

Legend has it next STI will be 75kw hybrid with cvt, while maintaining its unreliability.

@Carpassion19 7 лет назад

14:52, new Summer hit of 2017!! I buy it :D Nice review, as usual Thomas! Thumbs up :)

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

@isaacvalerio6114 7 лет назад

these review was great hahaha

@DreamhopMusic 7 лет назад

interesting thx fr sharing :)

@autogefuehl 7 лет назад

thanks join us for more!

@andrewmiraliotis6660 6 лет назад

G'day l enjoy & respect your reviews. l drive a VFSERIES2 ssv Redline. I enjoy your knowledge & experience well done. I have also thought about animal products through watching you.

@autogefuehl 6 лет назад

Thx great to hear that!