WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED WRX/STI! 

why does your car look better in every videoooo omg😍

WAY TO GENERAL.. what you really need to look for when buying a wrx or sti 1. Stock everything, stock means the person wasn’t too into the modding part of subies, therefore less abuse (most of the time) 2. Even if they say it’s “stock” check for turbo heat shield still in place, check for any missing bolts ANYWHERE. 3. This is an Obvious when buying any used car, check fluids and check for fluid leaks, axles, trans, engine. 4. Open oil cap and check for a milkshake (failed headgasket) 5. Test drive, check for shaking steering wheel, do some sharp turns checking for any clicks/thumps. Check how car runs at idle, should be Smooth and consistent rpm. You are now a Subaru specialist..

Pop the oil cap when its idling and look for white smoke is another big tip! unfortunately I failed to do this a bought a 2007 STI with a hurt motor!

A fat stack of cash in the console is what you look for 🤟

"not a huge fan of blue interior" has 2 blue aftermarket seats.

I'm not a massive impreza fan in terms of aesthetics, but have been considering them along with Forester STI's, which for some reason I really have a thing for. But this, the Hawkeye, without the wing.. Just looks so clean. Really got me thinking.

That shifter setup is clean af

Buying a used wrx or sti is like getting handed a grenade with the pin pulled, only a matter of time before it blows. Buying one brand new is like getting a grenade with the pin still in place, it's up to you if your gonna pull it (mod it, beat the shit out of it, etc) and blow up or keep the pin in (take care of it, dont mod it, dont beat the hell out of it).

I got my 04 wrx wagon with only 55k miles and for 5,000 dollars no issues clean as hell clean title also with all service records. this was almost 2 years ago

Paper trail is huge. The fact that you got this at 90k and rebuilt the motor is a luxury. I'm rocking 181k on a 04 STi and just starting to venture into a rebuild process

"don't ever position me" lmao true friend right there. Had a 2011 WRX hatch and now have a 2011 STI hatch. Both wonderful cars. Both were low miles single owner vehicles. Crashed the WRX 😭. Great vid though man good insight.

I cried today when I found out the perfect wrx for me was sold.

Cleanest wrx under 2007 ive ever seen blue is the only way too go

Another comment at the end of this video: the biggest thing to look for is honestly the recirc valve or a blow off valve a the bottom of the intercooler. Often times people and tuners go for the blow off valve because it sounds good but in reality the Subaru air fuel system takes the critical measurements prior to the recirc/blowoff and ends up blowing the motor. If the Subaru has a blow off valve, walk away

I bought my 2010 Sti for 10k cash, it was salvage right front bumper got hit but was replaced. Got it for a steal, runs great.

Great vid brother. Nice cinematic edits & great info 👍🏼

Rusty rear arches is also something to look out for.

My man sounds like a straight pipe 6k rev at 6:10

Have a Leak down test done on any subaru, especially if its been modded

Cleanest wrx 😍 also really good points. Same thing I looked out for when I bought my wrx.

What you should look for when getting a STI is to see a doctor straight away 😂

Patience is key timing is everything

**top tip**always check tops of rear inner arches and the sills for rot

Alex bro your car is in valet mode. Flashing theft light. Hold the unlock button on the keyfob with the drivers door open to turn it off.

Yo the interior actually looks clean and up to date. Definitely will take that into consideration when buying my subie! Thanks for the info.

Personally, i think having an outdated car and its features adds up to the coolness of the car. (Hands up for the pop up headlight crowd wuuhoo!!)😂

Paint fading depends on where you live. Rust aswell, in dry countries the car preserves phenomenally!

I bought my 2004 sti with 119k miles for 13,999 i sometimes regret it getting it because it is over 100k miles already and I’m still financing it but its so nice that I’m still happy until problems show up

God I love Subaru’s 🔵😍 , shit clean asf.

Hahah the first 30secs of this vid made me want to watch it even more lmao

Don’t ever position me! Killed it!

What is the name of the kit on your car it’s very clean and also the spolier

“dont ever position me” lmaoo

That's exactly the type of video I was looking for

I live the window fearless doors. Very sporty.

That's clean🔥🔥🔥 hope I have enough patient!

I found a Hawkeye with 24000 miles I contacted the dealer and it already sold them shits sell like hot cakes

I really wanted an STI, but honestly I’m just going to buy a base WRX and engine swap with an STI 🤷🏻‍♀️

What are the reasons for a STi over WRX? What are the main differences?

04 - 07 or Hawk eyes are so much money now. I person like the bug eye look but they seem to suffer from transmission issues

I’ve got an 07 limited wrx but mine has the leather tan interior... it’s awful looking haha

Love your wrx I’ve always preferred the blobeye but now idek

Oh come on I was in the market searching for my first car , a dude wanted to sell me a wrx for dirt cheap 35k but didn’t know the condition, and the car I currently have lancer gt with manual trans swap and evo x cams and throttle body , so I didn’t have any guide on subaru non of my friends knew and I went for the lancer, but each time I see your vid I’m like ughhh why didn’t I get the wrx

Dude idk what your talking about cuz hawkeye STIs still go for 20-25k stock with low miles rn. They only made 4500 of those each year they were made

i was thinking about buying a wrx same year as yours and was wondering what you did to your engine to boost power when you built it. like what are the specs and or parts you have used?

Great vid thanks. Gonna subscribe. Keep it up.

I got my bugeye in April and it only had 67k original miles. It’s from California, Now it’s in Maryland

"I really wish I could have bought a WRX." - every 2.5i owner ever "I really wish I could have bought an STI." - every WRX owner ever

You’re wrong. STi‘s are weaker engines then WRX engines and you can make more power with the WRX! Also, the STi costs you about double the insurance payment that a WRX does! The WRX is better and can be turned into an STi with a quarter of the money that you saved by buying a WRX instead of STi!

Hi can you please answer, no one ever does!! I'm lookin to buy one in the country I'm from, and the 2 things i'm attracted to with the car, and have been attracted to or years, is A: The Subaru Bubrle. The Unequal Length Exhaust headers, and 2 nice acceleration. Can i ask you honestly what am i missing out on when i buy a 2002 bugeye WRX completely stock, over the STi version. Will i still actually have that beautiful ground rumbling sound from the engine and exhaust, like the EXACT same? or is it a bit more tame with the WRX? (I'll be picking up a EJ20 version as they never made the 25 here in my country). So basically, will i get the REAL early 2000's Impreza experience with the WRX version or do i NEED the STi. Thank you so much, loved your video.

Looks beautiful

Alexander Vargas : What's your current horsepower and fuel mileage on Premium pump like these days? In a video you had said your target was 400 hp. Thank you.

I got the 1k like, nailed it.

6:07 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀 Camera Man Legendary!

So I have a GR '13 at 37k on carvarna. Also have a full maintenance history as well.

4 more years till I can get a Subaru sti 🔥

I’ve only seen na 2.5s with head gasket issues

I'm looking an 07 sti with 180k on the chassis and about 80k on the engine and trans. What would you recommend looking for specifically?

I’m my opinion the bigeye looks the best and blobeye would be last resort for me

Can someone tell me the name brand of wheels? Thank you. Clean

Sucks I’m looking for a 2014 wrx or sti hatch now those things are rare

What used STi generation is the most reliable in your opinion? Blob eye or Hawk eye? I hear 2007 Hawk eye was the best one..

Lol that opinion on Sti has definitely changed considering the modern market

How much have you spent modifying your car?

I’m looking at a 130,000 mile Subaru Impreza 2007. The guy is selling it to me for 3,000. It’s going to be my first car. It’s in pretty good condition What should I be on the lookout and if I should buy it?

I got a 2005 legacy gt limited with 85k for 9k

Would you recommend buying a 2006 SUBARU STI CLEAN TITLE 144xxx on shell and 9000 on rebuilt motor Vsxx wheels Carbon fiber hood Carbon fiber rear roof spoiler Ksport air suspension Cobb intake Access port $18,500

Take out the heated seats? What? That’s insane!

Nice one bro!

Me over here in an Impreza 2.5i 🤣

I want to buy one so bad because I love the way they look and to learn manual, but I don’t believe I’m knowledgeable enough about engines to not get screwed over.

First comment here keep up the build bro I dig it .

Hey Alex or alexander, I’m 16 wanting to buy my first car and I want a 04 wrx but is it worth buying one with 110,000 miles or more for around 4-7k?and I’m not trying to use it for like going fast or upgrading it jdm whatever you car loving people like I just want it to drive to school and back

I want a front mount too but the smog check

Nice vid man

Jesus Christ, how could you decapitate the wing from the STI🤯

Starts @1:20

Do 08+ Imprezas/WRXs have the rear fender rust issue as well? I swear every other GD WRX I see has rust developing in the rear fenders and it’s always on the driver’s side.

I found 1 and the mileage is 59k.. thinking to buy it

what engine mods you done to it?

2014 wrx, 75000 miles, has had severe damage, all is repaired. Idk anything about these cars. They want 18,000 for it. Should I do it? It’s from a dealership.

In my cuntry sti are rear over yers and betup wrx also very hard to find 02 07 good cleen and high price as whell my wrx cost like an sti in us or japn sadd..

What to look for. 1. NO MODS 2. NO MODS 3. NO MODS 4. Good maintenance history and no accident reports.

I’m 12 but when I get my first car I’m getting a 2006/2007 sti

Just picked up a 2011 sti sedan for 10k Canadian

mileage, paint and trim... useless info that's so generalized you should be looking for those things on any car. what about major issues like the head gasket and the common known weak 5 speed transmission.... crap video with useless info

Bought a 02 WRX from Pennsylvania for $10,000 with 120k miles on it it ran fine for 3 months until some 16 year old kid flew through an intersection and clipped the front driver side of my car in his dad's Benz as soon as that happened I started having misfires ended up needing a new short block and two new heads and believe it or not my insurance company basically said fuck you were not paying for shit so I had to pay out of pocket

I found a 06 tr guy said he would take 6200 for it. It has 144k miles and the water pump and timing was just done. Car is basically bone stock besides a bov and downpipe and only issues is cheap cosmetics such as fuel door and fender. Thoughts? Thanks

i only payed £5800 for a 2001 jdm sti and i love it

The 07 wrx sti is the last of the GREATS!!!!!!!!!!!💔💔💔💔💔

My friend bought a 04 wrx with sti intercooler, wing, and hood scoop with cobb access port with a stage 2 for only 4,500$ how could i get a steal like this?

How much did you engine rebuild cost? I’m looking at an sti with 77k

What if the car is already tuned what then?

There’s a 2013 WRX for sale in my area for $20k. It’s got a new engine, clutch and super clean at 75k miles. Deal or no?

These cars has the worst clear coats. And I mean not as in terrible job, it looks great, but it's so thin, any little rock chips the fuk out of them. Also why the sun fade. I had an 06 tr Hawkeye, and loved it. But ended up trading in cause yea, it's a TR and faded hood and scoop with all the plethora of issues with throw out bearing and transmission noises getting louder and louder. Now got an 16 WRX premium, and still, throw out bearing noises when it's wet and cold out. Paint still chips easily. Those are my two biggest gripes about Subaru WRX. Other than that, they are great little cars!

hi there i need help mainly on my sti i bought recently. everything is fine but when i go to when i tend to boost or go over 140mph all lights start to pop up this is only after boosting a certain way is it a speed limiter or could it be something else

Is he saying doubererex?

Why did you leave out the premium trim level??

Yea good question. Why are u asking about your clothes like someone else dressed you

Sti or 335i only have 6k so far