haha thanks for the shoutout brother. i quit Twitch a year ago. Still have a discord to chat on. Kinda want to start documenting the build over winter.
Agree on a lot of points you made. I'm trading in my 2002 for a new 2023, so I've driven the 2002 for 21.5 years and about 278,000 miles, and only test-driven the 2023 for about 10 miles. But in that short bit, I predict that I'll think the 2002 was better in it's time. It was lighter and more responsive and like you said, more raw. The new one feels heavy, while the 2002 also has a good grip but not in such a heavy way. It also seems like the turbo was more of a focal point in 2002 than it is now, and when it would really begin to pull around 3000 RPM the car would accelerate like nothing else I've driven. The 2023 seems more constant and won't snap head back in the seat the same way. But after 21 years, it's really not a fair comparison and the new one has an extra gear lots of technology, more safety, more space, etc.
I like your perspective and that little logo on the PT shirt. 😊 I’ve had my Premium VB since August. Put 4K miles on it and I also try not to overthink it. The only two cars I cross shopped were the GTI and Si. I couldn’t handle the GTIs lack of buttons/gloss black nightmare and my dealer wouldn’t budge on the $35k “market price” for their Civic. Very happy with my car and the drive. As my first sports car, I needed to get use to hearing the sounds and knowing what driving it hard means. 2,000 RPM in a WRX is louder than a Honda Passport. Didn’t realize how slow I was driving because I was going off of sound. Lol
I'm in your age range and I feel you. I ALWAYS wanted a WRX STi back in the '00s and could not afford one at the time. I now got a MY23 Forester for the family which I really like and enjoy. However, as soon as I can, I will trade it for this new WRX Premium in this color and a manual of course. Great video/comments.
I like your perspective. Got my first WRX a week ago, seeking practicality (without abandoning fun) after a BRZ. Sensible, unremarkable cars before that.
As a 42yo myself, you should get an accessport and pay for a stage1 tune from a reputable tuner. It WILL be night and day and will run better everywhere.
I really enjoy mine also my complaints are same as yours theres a lane on a part of the freeway i avoid at all cost because of that rebound in the suspension never felt anything like it in a car before almost a floating or rear skipping across the ground
had a grey Mazdaspeed 6 as one of my first non-parent borrowed cars... loved it and hated it. I always wanted something more nimble and it was heavy/big...but learned to love it because it had a pretty decent AWD system. After that, had an RX8 R3, Challenger SRT8, C63, Fiat Abarth... looking for something fun. The WRX feels analog enough for me. I do hesitate a bit when I hear positive reviews, because it's always "great" and "Fun for the price"...but they are never: "SUBARU DID SUCH AN AMAZING JOB, THIS THING IS A BLAST" like I read positive Elantra N or Kona N reviews.
Man been thinking of picking one also. I’ve also grew up modding cars and I must say I’m getting burned out by these insane prices for everything…… buy it, drive it and love it!!!!! I heading towards the orange one!!!! GG…..
I got a 2023 base model for 29,000. I don't plan on any mods and I like the car as it's a year-round driver in the Pacific northwest. I gott spoiled with my 08 Porsche Boxster S. That car was simply amazing in every way. Subaru is fun up to about a 100 mph. and then it just gets too bumpy and squirrely. The Porsche felt solid and in control even at 150 mph. But a sub $30k car compared to a $70k car. Porsche. There is no substitute.
Nice, i bought the 22wrx base with cvt. I upgraded all the factory speakers on the base sound system. Paid $31950 “msrp” and im really enjoying it in stock form 👍🏼
haha thanks for the shoutout brother. i quit Twitch a year ago. Still have a discord to chat on. Kinda want to start documenting the build over winter.
Picking up my Sapphire Blue limited tonight and it’s great to hear your perspective!
Let me summarize this video. Subaru knows its customer base VERY well.
Good stuff! looking forward to more content on this car.
Agree on a lot of points you made. I'm trading in my 2002 for a new 2023, so I've driven the 2002 for 21.5 years and about 278,000 miles, and only test-driven the 2023 for about 10 miles. But in that short bit, I predict that I'll think the 2002 was better in it's time. It was lighter and more responsive and like you said, more raw. The new one feels heavy, while the 2002 also has a good grip but not in such a heavy way. It also seems like the turbo was more of a focal point in 2002 than it is now, and when it would really begin to pull around 3000 RPM the car would accelerate like nothing else I've driven. The 2023 seems more constant and won't snap head back in the seat the same way. But after 21 years, it's really not a fair comparison and the new one has an extra gear lots of technology, more safety, more space, etc.
I enjoyed listening to you. Subbed to hear more. Nice Rex
I like your perspective and that little logo on the PT shirt. 😊 I’ve had my Premium VB since August. Put 4K miles on it and I also try not to overthink it. The only two cars I cross shopped were the GTI and Si. I couldn’t handle the GTIs lack of buttons/gloss black nightmare and my dealer wouldn’t budge on the $35k “market price” for their Civic. Very happy with my car and the drive. As my first sports car, I needed to get use to hearing the sounds and knowing what driving it hard means. 2,000 RPM in a WRX is louder than a Honda Passport. Didn’t realize how slow I was driving because I was going off of sound. Lol
I'm in your age range and I feel you. I ALWAYS wanted a WRX STi back in the '00s and could not afford one at the time. I now got a MY23 Forester for the family which I really like and enjoy. However, as soon as I can, I will trade it for this new WRX Premium in this color and a manual of course. Great video/comments.
I like your perspective. Got my first WRX a week ago, seeking practicality (without abandoning fun) after a BRZ. Sensible, unremarkable cars before that.
Omg .. you sound exactly like me lol like exactly.
As a 42yo myself, you should get an accessport and pay for a stage1 tune from a reputable tuner. It WILL be night and day and will run better everywhere.
I really enjoy mine also my complaints are same as yours theres a lane on a part of the freeway i avoid at all cost because of that rebound in the suspension never felt anything like it in a car before almost a floating or rear skipping across the ground
had a grey Mazdaspeed 6 as one of my first non-parent borrowed cars... loved it and hated it. I always wanted something more nimble and it was heavy/big...but learned to love it because it had a pretty decent AWD system. After that, had an RX8 R3, Challenger SRT8, C63, Fiat Abarth... looking for something fun. The WRX feels analog enough for me. I do hesitate a bit when I hear positive reviews, because it's always "great" and "Fun for the price"...but they are never: "SUBARU DID SUCH AN AMAZING JOB, THIS THING IS A BLAST" like I read positive Elantra N or Kona N reviews.
I have 5k miles on my 2023 wrx limited and i love it. But also got it at 35k so worked out for me
I'm saving to get one
Man been thinking of picking one also. I’ve also grew up modding cars and I must say I’m getting burned out by these insane prices for everything…… buy it, drive it and love it!!!!! I heading towards the orange one!!!! GG…..
I got a 2023 base model for 29,000. I don't plan on any mods and I like the car as it's a year-round driver in the Pacific northwest. I gott spoiled with my 08 Porsche Boxster S. That car was simply amazing in every way. Subaru is fun up to about a 100 mph. and then it just gets too bumpy and squirrely. The Porsche felt solid and in control even at 150 mph. But a sub $30k car compared to a $70k car. Porsche. There is no substitute.
Nice, i bought the 22wrx base with cvt. I upgraded all the factory speakers on the base sound system. Paid $31950 “msrp” and im really enjoying it in stock form 👍🏼
Absolutely agree, that even though I own one, the VB WRX just isn't a 40K car. The GT is just bat
Were you on honda-tech back in the day?