Subaru WRX VS STI! Why I got a WRX over an STI 

That intro is PRO. Great talking point in the beginning. And the corvette clip lmFFFao. They don’t even know about the OG!

Nice to see a black dude with a Subie instead of a Charger

Traded my STi for a 2008 outback. I can carry so many groceries now.

Also keep the videos coming you are quickly becoming my favorite RU-vidr

Wow you're right got me thinking now. Thanks bro. Keep up!

“My friends have sti’s I love sti’s I love getting them”

As a STI owner RESPECT brotha! I have a c5 zo6 also, solid points provided.

POSITIVITY! lol I had to comment as i watched bro

This solidifies what I'll be getting when I'm ready, was debating on the WRX or the STI, and the WRX be perfect for me and what I'll be doing. Great video, appreciate it dude!

Hey bro love you’re Subaru man keep up the quality work bro thanks

Thank you for posting we were all very curious about why you chose this

Clean edits, great camera personality, awesome intro. I’m down to sub!

love the honesty and the right mind set for practicality appreciate it,.

Probably the coolest video intro out there!

Excellent video. I’m literally choosing between a 2016 WRX and a 2016 STI tomorrow lol. They are the same price but the STI has about 20k more miles. I’m thinking the WRX is probably the better option. This really helped!

i love the positive attitude thanks for the information

Beautiful car bro I have a 2020 WRX I’m starting doing some modifications I recently do the remark mufflers delete and sound pretty good. Thank you so much for your tips that help me a lot in the modification on my car stay blessed bro.

You make really good points for your circumstance. if you're looking for power the STI 6MT is reason enough to get an STI over WRX. the 6MT can handle whatever you throw at it, along with the beefier diffs, clutch, Front calipers.. etc.. SubieSquad

Love the content man !. 2018 wrx here ! Been in that subie game for years now great cars to own and work on yourself in the driveway lol. I drive 300+ miles a week and have for the last 12 years. these are great cars for daily driving ‘ going to the grocery, and hauling kids around and going decently fast 👍keep up the great work I’m hoping to get in one of those used corvette’s soon for a thrash around the hood car soon. Any advice for that ?

Sick edit to 1:40 and on when you smashed the gas in the corvette 😂 Made be chuckle saying you can’t afford it then showing that

I appreciate the honesty. Alot of people who buy a WRX buy it because it fits in their budget and the ability to make it your own. It all depends what you want and need, but both are great platforms. Keep up the great work buddy 🙌

Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Love your videos bro

This is the most intelligent discussion about why choosing WRX over STI. These are the very same reasons I picked WRX over STI. I was at the dealership to buy a base STI and ended up buying a Limited WRX for the same price.

I live in southern California and this is the best reasoning video I've seen so far. If I can't get a good deal on an STI I'm differently can get a good deal for a WRX

This actually really helped me decide to just get the WRX Limited. It's not my dream car either, the R8 is, BUT, it's something that I can daily, I can still mod / build it and be happy with it. It still kicks pretty hard for just a daily street car to get places, so I can't complain. Thanks man!

Great video my guy!

Solid point about straight speed

Great video. Subbed. 2018 wrx owner here.

Went from a 18' wrx to an 18' STI and never looked back honestly i liked the gas mileage I got from the wrx but thats about it, with the STI I hate the gas mileage but it puts a smile on my face Everytime I hear the rumble coming from the UEL headers, I'm currently on Stage 1 but can't wait to start adding more parts eventually getting a stage 3 IAG short block.

Good video man! Appreciate the honesty. Agree there isn't much difference in a straight line. I like the quicker steering rack and the transmission on the sti. But as a daily the wrx would be better

Beautiful car dude, I'm more of a DSM guy myself but it's obvious you love your cars to death and that deservers nothing but respect

1:47 was the best mic drop i've ever seen

I drove by a Lincoln with an iridescent wrap like that the other day and thought about how dope it would be on my WRX.. and here it is.. video proof. Literally the coolest the WRX imo!!

That intro with the vette is so nice.

I have a hawkeye wrx now that im building to stage two that i only own 8gs on it but was thinking about getting a new sti for driving purposes. but thank you, im keeping my vehicle and continuing to build!

I love your videos man.

I have a few yrs b4 I purchase a new toy. Its a toss up between a wrx ( sti or not, my brother has a 12 sti) or a 370z ( nismo or touring). Still looking at and researching. Love the subies and nissans because of the reliability in each. Love the wrap on your car to. Like i said, its up to each what they want and what they want to do to them. New subscriber here today. From South Florida.

healthy and great thoughts!

Yo Subzeru I’m loving your content brother keep it up. Do you have a list of all of the mods and part names you have on your WRX? I’d love to see it all :)

Like your content bro keep it up

Came here to hate, left saying "Amen Brother!!"

Back here visiting your videos trying to find some inspiration. I find myself stuck on what to do with the 20' WRX. I look at things that I like and then I start to question myself because I don't want to just repeat what I did with the 16' STi. Hope life is still treating you well man.

Lmao your car looks more badass then my STI😂👍🔥🔥🔥

That car man.....dang, love it. I'm a tad late, but what would be the first upgrade you would recommend doing to a new WRX. Thanks for the great video!

"Better" is subjective depends on what you want the vehicle for. The wrx has more usable power around town, much quicker spool and low end. The wrx also makes for a more cost effective platform depending on what power levels youre going for. If you bought a new wrx and put about 5k(maybe less)into it you would have an arguably better all around car then many options today. These cars have a decent power-weight ratio compared to near 4k +lbs v8s etc too. With stage2 bolt ons and minimum supporting mods for e85, you have a pretty fast practical road car that will pull car lengths ahead of most others, especially from a dig. BUT... fuel economy is awful for a 4cyl, even if you avoid the slightest bit of boost lol

I know this is from last year but maan thank you so much on opening my eyes ! Might just go for an WRX Mainly bcuz of gas

when a non car person watches this video the first 3 mins is very interesting when he is talking about how he has always wanted an Sti and how he loves sti's

awesome video.. be glad your in sunny California where you don't have to worry about snow and salt damaging your undercarriage every winter.

That’s a SICK wrap brotha

Who cares what the haters say about your car, as long as you’re happy with it. Btw I really love your car the way it sits 💯

the only honest owner i think..lmaooo

hey what are your plans with your exhaust? I know you live in california just curious. and oh yeah congrats on the subscriber gain. been here since 200

My dream car is an STI but lately I been rethinking about the WRX just cause its little cheaper,saves more gas and I dont see nothing wrong with the WRX I can always upgrade later to an STI IF I choose but as you mentioned the gas plus I drive a lot and the STI I'd be waisting way more gas then I would on the WRX so I think I'll be getting a WRX 🤗 Also been watching your videos for about a week now came across your channel I subscribed I love the content your putting out keep it up brother 👍

Yo that rear D-fuser is Sick!

I’m planning on getting a WRX but if the 2021 STI gets a new engine I will definitely get that one.

This is truth! I keep my STI just for utility and bad weather... but its very slow stock in a straight line. The AWD and suspension is good for rough roads, I definitely utilize all the HP because I'm on back roads and highway most of the time. I almost treat my STI like a beater even though its a 2017.. the car is always asking for it... and makes me rev it high (which I hate). The powerband is kind of narrow and falls off up high. Maby a tune could change that, but I got the STI because I don't want to mess with any aftermarket stuff. Tuning shops around me suck and are untrustworthy and I don't have a house/garage yet so not doing anything myself. When I get my shit together, I'm just gonna get a Corvette or something as a second car. STI will be my daily/utility car. Corvette for track / weekend cruising on a nice day. The STI is like a jack of all trades and master of none. It feels very rugged to me, great visibility and good on rain/snow, and dirty uneven roads... good stock ground clearance so I almost will never bottom out. I don't feel guilty beating on my STI either, it should take whatever I throw at it.

That Vette is sick! I want a Subie as my daily cause I need/want an AWD car for winter conditions & I can't get into 4x4 trucks, a WRX would do just fine for me, if I want fun & power I have my 2013 SS Camaro.

That new FA20 has a Twin scroll turbo. I drove my buddies, pretty fun car considering its full stock. I probably would buy the WRX over the STI at this point. IF the STI gets a new platform or adapts the FA some how that would be really interesting.

Picking my used STi up next Thursday. Got lucky cause it’s a certified pre owned with no mods and with a 100,000 mile Powertrain warranty. And still has a new car warranty for another year. Love your WRX though!

I agree with your points. I could easily afford the STI but I couldn't justify paying that money for the EJ and poor fuel economy compared to the awesome benefits that the FA provides. Yeah I would of liked the iconic Subie rumble but I'm happy with my dual N1s it still produces a nice subtle boxer sound. These cars are meant to be modified and the good thing is that there is such a great after market for these vehicles it's been fun to put together the car how I like it. I'm looking to upgrade to the new STI when it's announced hopefully soon. Hopefully it's moved to the FA platform. Your car looks great. Enjoy it!

Hey bro ur mindset is right about everything ...

love your car bro subie for life

"I have alot of friends with an sti" All I have to say is, penicillin... jk man, nice video. Love the car!

That car is BADASS man😍

You convinced me thank you

I feel the same. With the money I saved I could have bought a 350Z and I was about to contact the guy and get it but then I started thinking "sure is a fast car. But This is going to be my daily and what is going to happen when I have to drive off road?" After some time I ended up buying a soccer mom's car (2010 CR-V) But after a month of owning my CR-V I don't regret it that much.

LOVE THE CAR BRO

Sittin here happy with my forester lol

SubZeru, you mentioned the reason for the WRX was the gas efficiency. I'm in the process of purchasing a WRX Limited with the gas mileage rated at 18/24. Can you tell me what you were getting? I'm more curious about the HWY mileage. And btw, this is one of the best vids on the WRX/STI. Thanks!

Hey man alotta my friends have stis as well. Good thing they cure fast

Damn! Nice colour on the WRX!

I agree with you. I got an STi cuz it will be my only car and more metal instead of plastic parts, and aluminum instead of steel parts. and at 2013 the WRX has a complete garbage fragile 5-speed, where the STi has a bulletproof 6-speed. Bigger intercooler and rad helps with overall temps and slightly less chance of detention. and since I'm not going to mod it, the STi was the better choice for me.

These are the best reasons I've heard from a WRX owner. No BS just facts on why it suits YOU better. That being said, all (mostly) the reasons why you chose the WRX is why I didn't.. lol I'm not strictly looking at straight line performance. The diffs in the STi and its AWD make its pull out of corners HARD and I got plans on making mine a canyon/touge/track killer. You can't put down 5-600 hp unless you got a straight road.

Once I start my automotive tech internship and start making some more money I’m gonna save up for a WRX it’s a beautiful car

I just bought a new 19 WRX on a whim, lol. Damn this thing is fun to drive but I may trade it in for the next gen STI in the future.

I love my WRX. Drove a few sti's and just felt like I was forced in race mode the whole time. At least with the WRX and can just drive when I want to

you can get the power delivery on the sti to hit around 3k rpm with the stage 2 tune from delicious tuning and get 29mpg i like them both really

With me I couldn’t afford the payments on an STI and the 50k sticker so I had to get the WRX. Luckily I had the extra money to get one coming straight from the factory in Japan instead of one on the lot. Eventually I will upgrade when I have the money but until then I’m happy with what I got.

Wow since you’re the only youtuber who i found actually replies can u answer me on a quick question if u know anywhere to find a hood and splitter like yours for cheaper?? Everywhere i find is expensive asfff

hey, now that you have put the difusers in the car, you should add the flat bottom to actually make it work, its going to remove a lot of dirty air, and overall make wonders to the aerodynamics of the car, its a small upgrade thats worth its weight in gold.

I would totally get a WRX but 30% of the reason I am going to get an STI is that rumble. I love that sound. But holding off til 2020, want to see what they announce for the next gen. Which will determine whether I get a 2020 model or the next gen.

I can’t stand looking at him walking back in forth 🤦🏻‍♂️

You walking back and forward is fucking up my head

Around how much did you spend on the wrx with all that you’ve added?

Good video! One thing I'd disagree with is the power aspect... Yes, the wrx starts off with a low number, but with the right bolt-ons and a dyno tune, it's a savage of a car. I wouldn't say it's super fast, and I've had faster cars, but I never feel like my wrx is not fast and it still surprises me with how hard it pulls above 4k (can only imagine on flex tune...). It is also relatively light and feels quicker than it is. Also, what I also like about the wrx vs. sti is the steering feel as it's light and nimble. It's electric but it's the best of its kind. Driven a few sti's before and found the steering just too hard. You get a tighter ratio in an sti, but with a few mods to the wrx (dampener lockout, sway bars, lowered, etc.) the steering becomes sharp and responsive! I am still blown away by it compared to the M3 that I had. I personally think it's a better pick over an sti in many ways, as long as your plan is to mod the crap out of it. Stock vs stock, it's only more practical, that's all. And another thing to mention is you also get a lot of down-low torque due to the new twin scroll turbo. This was the winning factor for me when I drove an sti and then jumped into a wrx as I was on the fence between the two until then.

Look at that wrx, this dude has bread

Good video . But had anyone ever ridden the 2019 WRX Limited? I think it’s better than the STI. Just my opinion. Either way the key is it’s WRX and AWD - can’t beat that👍🏼

Lol 😂 this was funny af “all STI owners” lmao 🤣

I have a stage 3 STI. My buddy has very nice C7 Z06... You can't compare these two. Specially how we use them. He lives in SoCal, nice weather and lots of tracks. Myself; I live in the Pacific Northwest. It rains a lot and it snows in the winter. Having an AWD vehicle is extremely beneficial to me. We're also motorcycle enthusiasts = Great fuel efficiency, speed and lots of fun to ride!

Where did you bought that wing sir? Or did it came with your WRX?

This reminds me of when I had stacks on my gas-fueled Chevy Silverado 1509 back in the day. I always got shit: “it’s not a diesel. Why do you have stacks?” You know what? It’s MY vehicle and it’s what I like. Who cares if you get a WRX and put the sweet spoiler on it? Let the haters hate. It’s not their car, it’s YOUR car.

Intro is perfect. For 5 years I wanted an sti but my goal is to build it up 2 stage to thanks for the point about stage 2 power is comparable. Think I’m going with the wrx!

Its true they both are slow in straight line. Still love mine tho but as u said not dream car, GTR next for me 👍

that thing is damn beautiful

The new WRX is a bit less of a track machine to me just because of the open diff in the rear, go 2014 or later on a WRX for the locking rear differential if you want a cheaper track option to modify for more power

I want to see more of that Corvette, thing is nasty!

Can’t wait to get a wrx and join the subie fam lol

I’ve been debating for some time now if I want a WRX or the STI and it’s starting to dawn on me maybe I’ve just been wanting the STI because of the name and not because it’s better option for just a daily

Have you taken it off-roading, good vid btw👍