USED Subaru WRX - Common problems and should you buy one? | ReDriven used car review

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The Subaru WRX is a fast and fun car inspired by its rally car origins. But is a used one any good? Well if you are considering it, just be EXTRA careful... Subscribe Here! youtube.com/@ReDriven?sub_confirmation=1
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00:00 - Intro
00:17 - What is it?
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10:23 - What's it like to drive?
14:44 - What goes wrong?
20:19 - Should you buy it?
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Entering the world of the Subaru WRX can feel like strapping into a rally car built for the streets-a sleek-looking beast that embodies speed and excitement. But, is a Subaru WRX worth it in the used car market? Well, hold on tight because here's the lowdown. This baby can be a bit of a petrol guzzler, so be prepared for that. When eyeing a used WRX a pre-purchase inspection is an absolute must. The appeal of these absolute wonders sometimes leads to less-than-ideal modifications or dodgy mechanic work that might've slipped under the radar. You'll find variations in how they've been treated, given their performance-oriented heritage. So, while the Subaru WRX is undoubtedly a thrilling choice, navigating the used market calls for extra diligence.
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@alg003 7 месяцев назад

Something ive noticed is that for the most part, Subaru's only blow up with cheaper parts, harsh treatment, bad tuning, and lack of mantinence. If you keep up with them mechanically and dont push them too hard, they can be reliable.

@markuribe68 7 месяцев назад

Bought mine brand new back in late 2014. Had it for 8 years and it never skipped a beat. Only recently traded it for a 7 seater as my family is growing. Do I miss driving it? Heck yeah. It's a great car if you look after it as with everything else. ❤

@CathodeRayNipplez 7 месяцев назад

Growing family.. 7 seats? WTF? Do you have super sperm?

@jcadvanced 7 месяцев назад

6 yrs on my 2018 that I bought new. No issue, but I think the crap radio is even worse now due to possibly stock Amp blown? Lol

@alfredoherrera2112 4 месяца назад

Just bought my 2015 wrx yesterday very excited to drive it more

@akwoodzzz3257 Месяц назад

@@alfredoherrera2112 how has it been

@martink9270 7 месяцев назад

Love the channel. Gotta laugh though, every time you say, "this has 80,000 kilometres on it!!", like that's high mileage. That's almost new in the real world.

@davidwatson360 4 месяца назад

We have been Subaru owners for 20 years. We are on our 3rd Forester and love them. We bought a 2017 WRX Limited new and now have 71,000 US miles. Yes, we have the CVT, but it was that, or no WRX since I was not the only driver. It is not modified nor tracked, just a fun daily driver. It has been a great car with very few issues. The first and only repair before 70,000 miles was an HVAC fan. I just thought a leaf had gotten in and was making a slightly funny noise. Service person pointed it out and replaced under warranty. As for cabin, I don’t feel slighted not having a GTI (as I don’t want their maintenance and constant repair expense.) The interior has held up very well and other than a little rattle in passenger door, it is nice and tight. 90% of the time the ride more than comfortable, even on long trips. And speaking of trips, I would regularly see 30+ mpg on the highway at 70 mph. Highest was 35.1! City driving does take a bit of a hit, but I show 24 mpg for my average right now. I absolutely agree, if you buy used, buy unmodified and get a PPI, you will have a blast!

@boostedrex19 7 месяцев назад

Bought a 2019 WRB premium new… for nostalgic reasons 😊. Love it. I don’t compare it to anything else, don’t care how much “better” another car maybe. It’s got everything I need and no more. All the things some may point out as flaws, I see as WRX character 😉.

@Gazza021 7 месяцев назад

Early Subaru CVT's did have a few problems that are well documented (Failed valve bodies, input shaft bearing issues etc) but for the most part this isn't as common as it once was. These do come with the higher spec version of Subaru's CVT. Most of the N/A Subies come with the TR580 whereas the WRX, Levorg and the new turbo Outback get the TR690 which is rated for more torque. A big part of the problem with the CVT's is Subaru didn't (maybe they do now?) specify any service interval for looking after it. The service booklet merely says to inspect the transmission at every service, nothing more, which involves only a check of the TCU to check it's estimated fluid condition. Contrary to this, that fluid does actually need to be replaced, it's subjected to heat and pressure and will break down over time and k's just like any other lubricant. Anyone who tells you they're "Sealed for Life" is a moron. Find a transmission or Subaru specialist who has access to the correct Subaru fluids and get it serviced just as you would a regular automatic and you'll be going a long way to keeping the CVT alive and happy. Just like any Auto really. I have a CVT equipped VM Levorg (which is mechanically almost exactly the same as the VA WRX, same driveline, engine, transmission, hell even most of the interior is the same) currently at 145000km running perfectly happily. Maintenance is key with all cars but especially Subaru's, look after them and don't skimp on servicing and they'll look after you for a long time! :)

@bryanribey 6 месяцев назад

That's the nice thing about these cars is that the issues they do have are extremely well documented because the community behind them is so large.

@rsmnh7892 3 месяца назад

Got 2018 XV with 120k highway kms/full dealer service history and I recently serviced the CVT at 130km. No issues so far but recently the AC compressor is out and scheduled for a replacement at AC specialist. Hopefully no more issues to come.

@jaredtop_ 2 месяца назад

At 24000 miles, my WRX's CVT had a transmission oil pan leak. Dealership had to reseal it and replace the fluid. Should I be worried about mine?

@dannybendtsen3033 Месяц назад

Just pricy

@Gazza021 Месяц назад

I'd argue good maintenance is cheaper than repair after neglect.

@mdmorris6193 7 месяцев назад

Bought my first WRX in 2010, my second in 2016, and my third in 2023. My most recent, I really wanted an i30N or a Corolla GR but the projected 18-24 month wait soured both deals. Gotta say, though, I’m so pleased I bought WRX number three. Guys, they just keep getting better.

@guitaradam2000 7 месяцев назад

You aint fixing the CVT for $5k. Try 10k for a decent refurbed one, fitted, or 15k at Subaru for a new one with labour. My CVT failed, after MUCH fighting with Subaru Australia, they finally replaced it under warranty

@shaheenevans 7 месяцев назад

Some great vids dropping with the vf2 and now this - great redrivens

@cavemanfarmer4076 7 месяцев назад

Love my 17 wrx special edition 6 speed in rally blue. Ride is firm but grip is epic. Owned for 3 years no problems. Such a fun car to drive, always smile inducing. Good review guys

@PsychoCPU 4 месяца назад

I replaced the shift bushings with solid brass, replaced the shift plate with a 33% shorter throw one that weights about 3x as much as the stock plate, installed a shift stop and 3D printed my own nylon shims. Made my '21 feel about as close to a non-cable driven manual as possible.

@DominusAnno 7 месяцев назад

Only got my premium 2018 VA in April this year and I gotta say the seats are waaay more cush than the cardboard ones that came with my GD bugeye ☠️ only thing I miss fr my old WRX is the signature Rumble

@ZachNovak 7 месяцев назад

I'm legit looking at a VA STI end of next year, thanks for the video guys!

@4doors671 7 месяцев назад

Get one after 2018

@Kruse1 7 месяцев назад

Had one, was a bit soft so I upgraded to a STI which is a much more analog driving experience.

@tellyawhatmate 7 месяцев назад

Same. Sti was the best upgrade. However the wrx used to kick the rear out real easy which was a bit of fun

@panderalexander 7 месяцев назад

Got a new WRX and drove it at the track with my husband's STI and the handling difference was ridiculously higher in the STI. We asked our Subaru engineer friend that was at the track event and he let us know the new WRX handling doesn't feel confident because it uses from the Crosstrek and SUV global platform the open front and open rear diff with electronic vectoring, and that my husband's STI has LSD front and rear and center DCCD diff.

@Kruse1 7 месяцев назад

@panderalexander Yeah the STI driveline is much better. I was looking forward to a new STI with the same driveline but the newer motor of the WRX. I wish Subaru had discontinued the WRX and gone all out on a final STI if they thought they had to discontinue one of them.

@victorapostolov352 7 месяцев назад

Greetings from Bulgaria! Thank you, ReDriven, for the yet another great car review. You, guys, are legends! And I would love you make a review of another legend, maybe the greatest one: Honda Legend :)

@crewstationcafe1091 7 месяцев назад

I have a 2017 cvt premium. Apart from the harsh ride. It’s absolutely fantastic.

@dannybendtsen3033 Месяц назад

I agree speed bumps are fun lol sarcasm

@dragoncollector 7 месяцев назад

Hi guys. Love your videos. I have a 2016 CVT WRX Premium. It's done 140,000km in NZ (cold, wet, snow, gravel, crap roads) and it's awesome. Never given me any trouble. Love it. Can't see myself trading it any time soon. DB

@zayslost 4 месяца назад

How's it going now?

@dragoncollector 4 месяца назад

Good as gold. Nearly at 160,000kms. Had to regas the AC but no other issues.@@zayslost

@DominicMkk-xh2dv 3 месяца назад

Sounds good. How about the CVT need new cvt oil change?

@allenstevenson5986 2 месяца назад

did you change the cvt fluid

@user-ms5kj9te6r 7 месяцев назад

hope to see a va sti video soon

@LikeMike592 6 месяцев назад

Great review ReDriven team! I bought a Used 2016 WRX Premium (3rd Owner - No mods) 1.5 years ago and I’ve loved every second. Such a fun car to daily and always puts a smile on your face. I’ve only had a couple of minor issues like an A/C gremlin (was a faulty part) and the peeling steering wheel leather (easily fixed with a wheel wrap). My tips would be stay on top of the servicing, spend the money when needed and if possible use a reputable Subaru specialist mechanic 🙌❤

@ItsLinoLino 5 месяцев назад

how many miles did it have when you bought it?

@LikeMike592 5 месяцев назад

@@ItsLinoLino it had a bit over 87,000kms so about 54,000 miles.

@brnl62 7 месяцев назад

4:45 repeating this afterwards guys, please check. Another great review, thanks for the hard work!

@goofymcadams 7 месяцев назад

GC8 is where it's at!!! - So was yours the one you did a review on? White w Gold Wheels?

@Enoiye 25 дней назад

0:43 that neighborhood looks so nice

@matt2244 Месяц назад

Have a 2019 wrx auto, have had zero issues with the transmission so far and I’m the second owner. Things I have had issues with are injectors was told I don’t drive enough so the clog up, also had a wheel bearing that went bad. Besides that over all I enjoy the car.

@EXIEwgf 7 месяцев назад

Any chance you guys can do a review of the Levorg?

@ozevox 7 месяцев назад

i bought my wife the same model in 2018. has been a good car in the 65k that its travelled .i dont like the shift quality or the flat spot at 5krpm. fuel use from the direct injection is far better than the ej motor from the previous model.

@mikewilliamson2899 7 месяцев назад

I had one with the CVT as a company car. Horribly impractical, noisy and boring. Practically no upside.

@dudleyd00right 7 месяцев назад

I took a manual VA for a test drive in the morning, then a new manual VB in the afternoon. Bought the VB instead

@70XU1 7 месяцев назад

I bought a brand new 2015 model. Great car, modified to 203kw at the wheels. Steering wheel "leather" wore out quickly but still regret selling it after 4.5 years and 90,000kms. In winter the thing was a weapon in second and third gear.

@DaMurphMurph 7 месяцев назад

Mine is a 2018 with 60K miles, and the top of the wheel is already worn out. I’m surprised coming from a Scion tC how bad the interior is. It’s comfy and modern but I’d argue the Scion had better sound dampening inside the cabin than this does. You get a lot of wind and road noise inside. The ratlles and creaks aren’t as bad but still an annoyance with everything inside being plastics.

@TommyTurbo1 7 месяцев назад

A gd wrx/sti video would be great 😊

@rsoul7282 7 месяцев назад

Finally, a vehicle to carry my stamp collection. Which is small, but important to me. How I have waited for a manufacturer to finally listen to what the customer wants.

@icebear1935 7 месяцев назад

the review is spot on. this is a budget car with tacky cheap plastic everywhere.

@gp-b1435 7 месяцев назад

Hey great video only thing idk if its supposed to be Australia exclusive but in the USA we don't get the leather and better stereo until the limited trim the premium just gets heated stuff a better headunit and moonroof.

@zyawillis8040 5 месяцев назад

Yeah I looked into it (from Aus) there is the standard trim and the "Premium" trim which just has 9 speaker with sub, keyless entry (hand sensor on driver passenger) and keyless start (I think also remote start which is cool) those features are only from 2015 onwards for the premium though

@laureus31 7 месяцев назад

FYI certain early year JDM Levorgs can be imported. Why you ask? They rolled out the factory with 300ps (220 kw) tune, with cvt tho. 😂

@PsunnProductions 7 месяцев назад

Went to look at a 2021 limited with 13k on it that the dealer had just got. They didn’t have a chance to clean it yet, thank god. The thing was absolutely trashed. Ended up leaving in a brand new ‘22 instead. Best decision I’ve made in recent years

@matt_hayward 7 месяцев назад

I've never had a problem with the CVT in my levorg. There was a recall done a few years ago that Subaru did for free. I prefer the interior on the Subie to the over digitised, over done VAG stuff. Just the stereo is a bit average.

@cristopherhenriquez4850 7 месяцев назад

I owned a 2015 WRX, has a little oil leak on the left valve cover, lots of rattles and a squeak in the clutch pedal ( was the clutch thrust bearing) . The rev hang in first gear was horrible. But it was a blast of a car to drive

@DaMurphMurph 7 месяцев назад

I’ve got the same annoying oil leak. Originally my cam carrier cracked, replaced that, the valve cover, and timing cover, and still has a small leak. Replaced all the lines going to the turbo and resealed everything again, and it’s still got a leak. Love it 🥲

@zayslost 4 месяца назад

How much did it cost to replace those? I'm currently looking at a 2016 wrx with 110,000 miles that I really want but i don't know.. @@DaMurphMurph

@DaMurphMurph 4 месяца назад

@@zayslost Currently about $10K into the car in repairs having the engine pulled twice to be resealed still having issues. Replaced the cam carrier and timing cover with new components and still leaking🥲

@Draven2k 5 месяцев назад

Tossing up between a 2017- 2020 STI WRX or a 2017- 2020 Golf R such a hard choice. Although the Golf does get more bang for buck if you mod it getting 400hp at stage 2 with stuff all needed.

@DaMurphMurph 7 месяцев назад

Bought a 2018 WRX Premium, 2 owner car full car fax and bone stock. Already put over $5K in repairs into it. Cam carrier cracked, needed a new timing cover because the oil pump is built into it, new timing kit, etc. They’re great cars but truthfully best to be left stock. Engine and trans can’t handle much power, and they’re finicky when it comes to modifications so you’ll need a tune for almost anything. I’m happy with mine for now, they’re gutless on the top end but it’s not a racecar it’s a grocery getter. I get over 30mpg on the highway with 300whp and an upgraded turbo so I can’t complain much. Just constantly worry about blowing it up anytime I go above 3K rpms😂

@JCEU21 4 месяца назад

The straw that broke the camel's back, which made me unload my '21 (10k miles), was a whining sound coming from the clutch in first gear from a stop and sometimes into second gear.

@lolmanftw5655 7 месяцев назад

If you need an auto one your better of getting a levourg as they're a bit cheaper and have a slightly better interior

@juliomiranda6801 5 месяцев назад

2017 sti with 80k. favorite car to daily drive!

@Noireadeima 7 месяцев назад

Manual WRX owner from Canada here! It's hard to find decent examples where I'm from. Either they're 70k+ kms or have seen better days on the cosmetics. Or have been in an accident. Maybe it's just where I'm from. idk. H)WEVER! There are gems out there. I found my with a minor front bumper ding (which was fixed) and only 35k kms. Which I think is pretty solid for a 2019 WRX RS (Recaro Seat). Speaking of the Recaros, THEY. ARE. GREAT. I tried both the Recaros and the leathers. Nah. I like my Recaros. :) That being said, I'm always worried about my clutch, as I should tbh. But for a sporty car, with AWD, and a manual? I love it. P.S. I have an average of 10.2L/100kms ;3 and it's going down despite me maybe having a bit of fun here and there.

@nody13 3 дня назад

You will likely find improvements to the CVT in post-mid-year 2017 plated machines are solid, and having driven a manual, the CVT. makes a lot of sense if you live within 10kms. of a CBD, of a substantial town (ie: Melbourne).

@deniz6476 6 месяцев назад

If buying a manual I would definitely 100% but WRX STI 😊 6 Speed close ratio greatness ❤

@philipprenner4829 7 месяцев назад

You'd get a XR 6 turbo over anything. Which leads to the question, when will you review one of them beauties?

@bjd5788 7 месяцев назад

Would like to see this too

@alanevanson4873 7 месяцев назад

you are comparing a mid sized agile car with a 6 metre barge with a turbo?? really..

@MegaDrewz22 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, nah. Make the choice on a daily basis. The subi normally wins.

@Langaz85 2 месяца назад

I prefer to drive a car, not sail it

@A861967 7 месяцев назад

Wheel noise and spare part cost just keeps buyers away😂

@peterlattimore6013 7 месяцев назад

I bought the 3.6RS that has almost as much HP but more usable power. There's more reasonto buy the NA 3.6 that can use all 3 octane fuels over the 98 required for the Turbo.

@nelsonmendes7551 7 месяцев назад

Subaru did make a wrx wagon....sort of.... it's called the levorg. Which needs a video done

@craminal 7 месяцев назад

You should totally look at the suzuki ignis

@4doors671 7 месяцев назад

I have a completely stock 2021 STI spec r in Melbourne if you would like to use it for a review

@levi_kruger006 4 месяца назад

i’m new to this cars specifics what’s cvt mean about this car? starts wrong with it?

@MrWilliam.Stewart 7 месяцев назад

What is that stunning red car in the background behind Jim?

@MrWilliam.Stewart 7 месяцев назад

Amyone know what it is?

@tpbrcombo 7 месяцев назад

“A more sensible and mature image” (Shows banana yellow French hatch with rear diffuser)

@cqb1494 5 месяцев назад

I bought one of these in June last year and got incredibly lucky to find one unmodified and serviced every 5,000 kms. I've been using it as my daily and I love it, highly recommended if you can find a well looked after one.

@_Murky_ 7 месяцев назад

where is Jims retractable pointer hand? Come on guys like and subscribe so Jim can afford his own🤣

@Speedemon_88 7 месяцев назад

There is a wagon version it's called the Levorg aka Grovel 😅

@B7SKILLZ 7 месяцев назад

Mate please do a s class merc for a first car

@TwistedDonners 7 месяцев назад

It's a shame that the WRX has had its reputation tarnished via association with hoons and the price of spare parts otherwise it'd be a car I'd consider. The guys that lent you the WRX are the same guys that lent you the Commodore from Friday's video aren't they? An overall great and eye opening video gents so great work and as always stay safe and look forward to next week's videos as per usual 👍.

@mitchd8516 7 месяцев назад

I had a 2016 one of these. My opinion - zero clutch feel, terrible throttle mapping, rev hang and the horribly inconsistent powerband spoiled this car. Some days it was like the car ran into a wall at 5krpm. You never knew what it was going to give you in terms of power - usually disappointment. The hardest car to drive smoothly I've ever driven, also the most frustrating. I think some of these issues were addressed but not eliminated in the mid life update. Stock brake pads also very dull in feel. Positives were the excellent traction, decent shift feel once modded, nice noises from the turbo when spooling - and the thumps from the exhaust when shifting. I also didn't mind the handling up to about 7/10ths before the understeer set in. The simplicity of the AWD system is a plus as well. As a former owner, I'd recommend anyone looking at one of these as a driver's car to stretch to an STI and take a risk on the EJ25 for better sound, steering, gearbox, AWD system, seats brakes etc...or look elsewhere. I was fooled on the test drive by not driving it long or hard enough. Unless you get it cheap, eventually you'll be disappointed by this car

@Itsdjsigi 7 месяцев назад

This is why I’m getting the vb, all these problem were resolved and the 2.4 makes power easy

@panderalexander 7 месяцев назад

@Itsdjsigi no it wasn't resolved with VB, his post is spot on, especially the handling on my 23 WRX was so dull and bad even with $5k in coilovers, sways, wheels , 200tw tires. We drove my new WRX along with my husband's STI at the track and the STI was on another level. Our Subaru engineer friend happened to be there and he explained because to save costs his team used the drivetrain from the Crosstrek and SUV global platform, so open front and open rear diff with electronic brake vectoring, and that my husband's STI has front LSD, center DCCD diff, and rear LSD.

@tellyawhatmate 6 месяцев назад

Yep agree, the stock tune was garbage. Smallest amount of heat and pull timing out. The rev hang was really lame too. Massive torque dip at 4500rpm +-

@kiz5562 19 дней назад

0 clutch feel? So I'd assume it was either too soft or too stiff, and you couldnt feel where the bite was? I know the Sti clutch has a very direct pickup point (usually 1/3 travel) for the clutch, but i dont know much about the normal Wrx clutch feel.

@faisalahmed1982 7 месяцев назад

Love the colour

@ravipeiris4388 3 месяца назад

Writing from California: Appreciate your channel and information including the Cheat Sheets on your website.

@edstraker8451 7 месяцев назад

Was hoping for a Colin McRae or Possum Bourne voiceover for the features segment. Two legends imo.

@rsoul7282 7 месяцев назад

Both dead though 😞

@phonicfrog_ 7 месяцев назад

@Redriven, if you need an STI for filming, let me know. It would be an absolute pleasure to loan you my car. Mines a 2020 model STI Spec R. Just over 9000km since new. Completely bone stock. Located in Brisbane

@theairstig9164 7 месяцев назад

I predict a massive 2024 for RD

@MrWilliam.Stewart 7 месяцев назад

Over 16 litres per 100kilometers is impressive. Had a standard G3 wide body that averaged 11L/100.

@lanceweatherburn6118 7 месяцев назад

I’m looking at one of those soon. Is the economy that bad? Thanks

@MrWilliam.Stewart 7 месяцев назад

@@lanceweatherburn6118 All I can tell you is I averaged 11L per 100klm in my G3 5 speed manual WRX, which was better fuel economy than I was expecting. Had a 2006 4 speed automatic Subaru Outback that couldn't do better than 13 litres per 100klm, no matter how gently I drove it. Current car gets 5.6 Litres per 100klm, and is more fun to drive, more of the time than the WRX, (on the road)

@mashedpotatoes5276 6 месяцев назад

@@MrWilliam.Stewartthat car is mate?

@jamiespinks3657 7 месяцев назад

You completely forgot to mention the potential for ringland failure in WRX engines which is not uncommon and can be mega expensive to repair.

@ultimablackmage 7 месяцев назад

Great looking car... but the only good ones were from the 90s & early 2000s with the 22B being the GOAT WRX.

@HOTMURTAZA000 7 месяцев назад

Hey brother do Golf R please

@MrWilliam.Stewart 7 месяцев назад

Some say the gears inside the gearbox are made of glass, and that steam from the tailpipe is a good sign as it means the engine still has coolant, all we know is, buy the STI.

@TheRealTanSeeker 4 месяца назад

I was still laughing at boogers and he came out with eye sleep 😅

@Nevi_Savage 3 месяца назад

I was looking at a 2016 wrx with 125k miles but would that be good thing to get reliably wise or should I look for something lower miles ?? And if so how many miles

@boostedrex9460 3 месяца назад

Depends if you can see the carfax and the service records.. so to even consider... I would first make sure it's a one owner with that many miles . Second I would need to see every service maintenance record reported by carfax, if it doesn't meat both those criteria I would not purchase

@nicko6710 7 месяцев назад

Ram raiders dream

@jimmypantaloons1220 7 месяцев назад

Bought a 19 with 40k on it, it’s been great so far..

@calmsounds5770 5 месяцев назад

How is it going?

@TheWretchedWorld 7 месяцев назад

get the non sti fa20 with manual gearbox, avoid the sti and cvt

@ejayasaula Месяц назад

i had a truck ended up trading to WRX was thinking of going for STI but i only need cheaper on gas also fun to drive without the hassle of breaking down, only had my car for 1.5 years and added 35k on odometer already lol.

@pug2411 7 месяцев назад

Brand new Cerato GT or Hyundai N line is cheaper than a working wrx and the DCT leaves the CVT/bodgy manual at the lights.

@eyecontrol4900 7 месяцев назад

unless you want the AWD and the Subie rumble.

@pug2411 7 месяцев назад

@@eyecontrol4900 that's just the echo of parts shaking apart

@eyecontrol4900 7 месяцев назад

@@pug2411 yea, but some guys really love that exhaust note and the classic Subie rumble. Also the AWD means its much better to drive in wet weather, than the Cerato or i30N. But I'd rather the i30N if i had the money.

@eyes2338 3 месяца назад

Other its pretty bang for your buck out the factory for what you get compared to other cars I don't get the same feeling or what you're saying about the inspiration of an evolution of the Porche. Looks nothing like the GC8.

@timmytrouble5258 6 месяцев назад

The people (me) need the VM Levorg review made in to a video. It is THE car that haunts my dreams. On paper - the perfect practical WRX that actually looks awesome. In the hands of journos - shamelessly flogged. Is it the perfect do-everything-enough car? Is the damping on the rear shocks too short? Can the CVT engage people who care about driving? I must know!

@ReDriven 6 месяцев назад

Trying to line one up for a video mate, stay tuned. - AK

@passerby3186 7 месяцев назад

06 wrx plzzzzz

@toddalcock6879 7 месяцев назад

Buying an unmolested example is the key, even for the other hot hatches, buy an unmolested example only ... promise anything that's been tuned, upgraded, has been flogged hard.....

@bunter6 7 месяцев назад

Glitch in the matrix at 5 mins

@CatsWRX 7 месяцев назад

If you're considering buying a low km example, see if you can stretch the budget to a new VB WRX. Subaru has improved every single area including reliability. There is way more potential for power too. Whispers are that the next model may be all electric.....hopefully not, but who knows these days. Id highly recommend taking a VB for a test drive after driving one of these. It's like a completely different car

@danielcave7065 7 месяцев назад

Much slower though, especially compared to the EJ powered wrx’s of the 2000’s. I own a tidy, original low mileage MY05 GD WRX that I love. I’m taking a VB for a test drive on Wednesday morning. I do not have great expectations

@paulklp8262 7 месяцев назад

@@danielcave7065WRX isn't about outright speed. It's about stability in wet or coarse roads.

@eyecontrol4900 7 месяцев назад

only thing is, these 2014-2021 ones look far better than the new model. The new model has that ugly rear.

@panderalexander 7 месяцев назад

One thing to consider for those looking for handling specifically I'd warn about is it's not good on the new VB, many will talk about the new FA engine but they don't mention the terrible handling. On our 23 WRX we put $5k on coilovers, sways, wheels, 200tw tires, and we took it to the track with my husband's STI and the handling difference was huge, the STI was on a whole other level. We asked the Subaru engineer that was there at the track event and he let us know his team to save costs used the SUV global platform drivetrain of open front and open rear diff with electronic brake vectoring, versus my husband's STI with front LSD, center DCCD diff, and rear LSD.

@2401Anton 7 месяцев назад

No problem

@mej684 7 месяцев назад

I'm on my 3rd Subaru and quality isn't there. The interior scratches too easy and my latest is starting to consume oil at 61k miles.

@Asymmetry0 7 месяцев назад

As a VA STI owner, only thing not mentioned that's horrible about these cars is the is brutal insurance premiums. Other than that, I'm impressed with level of thought and research that goes into these videos. Great work guys and nice rexy! Ps my low Kay STI still available to review, it hasn't moved much, perfer driving amd modding the Kia 😅

@peterlattimore6013 7 месяцев назад

Yup... fixed costs were another reason I bought two 3.6RS NA models... I prefer driving my 2017 model better than my 18 updated model because of the stiffer suspension and better steering feed back. Test drove an 2016 Rex and couldn't justify the running costs of the Rex (insurance and 98 Oct fuel requirements). I'm currently getting 7.7L/100km on my daily commute to work (70km) and enjoy comments like your own, as it cements my decision to buy the 3.6 over a turbo. Thank you.

@davidbrayshaw3529 7 месяцев назад

How brutal is brutal? I'm rating one, off street in a low risk area.

@Asymmetry0 7 месяцев назад

@davidbrayshaw3529 its armed robbery as a reoccurring transaction.

@Asymmetry0 7 месяцев назад

@@peterlattimore6013 smart choice! Will be way nicer dailying. STI hates me for dailying it.

@davidbrayshaw3529 7 месяцев назад

@@Asymmetry0$3.5k p.a. type armed robbery?

@leosheppard8517 7 месяцев назад

VW if you buying any VW or some other brand from VW you are a bad human. We do not reward poor corporate behaviour for VW creating the diesel gate scandal. Proudly profit before people! How very Germany 1943

@CathodeRayNipplez 7 месяцев назад

Dear Leo, chill Darling. Subaru, for all their faults and failings, are not connected to nor responsible for the actions of the hitler wagon company. Seems you have your meds mixed up and your corporate history a bit muddled up. Take your meds as prescribed Leo.

@paulklp8262 7 месяцев назад

And if you buy Toyota, you support child labour and exploitation. How very Japan 1943.

@jonathanjxk8150 3 месяца назад

What’s CVT’s?

@kenfowler1980 2 месяца назад

Constant variable transmission - no gears as such

@benscott6826 7 месяцев назад

The driver before you usually don’t maintain it

@marcleibovic6879 7 месяцев назад

I drive a 2020 WRX ; workingman's Porsche

@dw2176 7 месяцев назад

as much as I love my VA sti the paint is garbage, after only 50K kms I want to respray the bumper and bonnet. The HK stereo is an embarrassing joke, who thought putting a sub on a parcel shelf and covering it with plastic was a good idea?

@tronseven6226 5 месяцев назад

True, my 06 base model Accord Euro stock audio system easily can pawn my 2019 HK system.

@callumfreebairn8082 2 месяца назад

brilliant car. rally champion

@alastairh9607 7 месяцев назад

I almost sold my immaculate, modified 2021 Swift Sport for a 2014 WRX. Kind of glad I didn't.

@warrencramer4516 7 месяцев назад

Loved the gc8 and especially the gc8 sti, but sorry, for once i dont agree with you, the evolution of rex's just went down south from there...

@RolandKaos 7 месяцев назад

Ask the same question regarding every single car ever made

@muzungu9625 7 месяцев назад

honda type R goes brrrrrrrrrrmm

@jacksonwheel1464 4 месяца назад

its not that i don't want this car. i just don't enjoy working on motors due to crank bearings and head gaskets

@Mzinya 6 месяцев назад

I love my Subie Girl.❤❤

@winstonmota9518 7 месяцев назад

Just bought one MY15 only 33,000klm price $31,000

@phoonchris5296 6 месяцев назад

Just got mine 2015 with 39000 km with 33000

@daweigo6851 7 месяцев назад

13 adds , 15 mins in, i give up😢

@CathodeRayNipplez 7 месяцев назад

Who in todays market it going to buy it? Where are they going to use it? A has been?

@murrieteacher 7 месяцев назад

NO. The CVT will put me off every time. The VW R with four wheel drive is great, but, VW has a worse reputation about service and support that the CVT gearbox in the WRX. I really don't know what I would buy instead. The N30 is a great car but there are reports of "unscheduled rapid disassembly" (try and get Jim to use this instead of "shits itself"). I would go for an M2.

@fale892 7 месяцев назад

WRX to an M2 😂 mate, different leagues

@daweigo6851 7 месяцев назад

😅😅

@54FLEX45 7 месяцев назад

Too many other options on the market that are just simply better. Been that way for a long time, shame.

@rsoul7282 7 месяцев назад

This is 100% true. I remember being a teenaged boy (a long time ago) reading all the hype about these things, and being supremely disappointed driving one. None of the subsequent examples I have driven have changed my opinion, and there have been plenty.