What To Avoid When Buying A Used WRX or STI
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- Well you've made it! It's time to buy your Subaru, however; do you know what it is that you should stay away from and what you should buy? Well let me give you an overview of what you should not buy and some things to look out for when doing your search. In this video we will talk about common modifications to look out for, generations and years to avoid and much more!
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Rusty chassis, leaky drivetrain, and aftermarket mods are what I avoid. Buy brand new with a warranty that you can void yourself, lol.
I know its a year late, but this, this is what ill be doing when it comes to buy mine. I know how ill want it treated and not do dumb shit to void warranty
I just bought a 2017 bone stock WRX and I can't wait to learn how to modify it. So grateful for your videos!
Congrats on the car! 😁
So... look out for the very things you may be planning to do yourself?
you got him 😂😂😂😂😂
They’re a nothing worse than buying a Scooby what’s been messed with as you never know what’s been done too then
I bought a 2006 Subaru wrx already modified with cat less down pipe, catback exhaust, bigger intercooler, intake, and a tune. It’s been running perfectly and I’ve been having fun with it. Not too sure of the power numbers but based on other stage 2 numbers I’d say it’s around 280hp 340tq
@@shinobu3817 mine just blew threw bearing rod. rebuild underway
@@shinobu3817how many miles did it have?
Things I wish I would have known when I bought my first WRX 🙃 You live and you learn.
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Tip, open a door and use it as a lever to rock the car on the suspension and listen carefully for clunking or other suspension issues. This way you don't have to push on body panels to load the suspension and potentially dent the body panels.
Thank you so much for by this vid. Am currently saving for a 2018 Wrx. This is really helpful. Also, your vid about how to keep a subaru reliable really helped as well. Was a little concerned about reliability but, I'm not concerned anymore. Thanks again
They're very reliable as long as they are maintained and cared for properly. Appreciate the love and support!
Your channel has been so helpful. I have a 2020 lapis blue sti coming in at the end of the month and your videos are getting me more and more hype!!
Eyyy congrats! And solid color choice!!!
i just bought a used (lease return) 2018 WRX Sport tech RS! took tips from your videos and went with a lease return!! thanks for the info :)
Glad you were able to snag one you love!
Bought my 05 STI with stage 2 tune. Engine and rest of car was extremely clean. One owner.
Glad that nothing was completely screwed on it for you, as long ad the precious owner maintained and cared for the car you generally should be pretty good. Jealous of your 05, I've always wanted a clean blob.
Smeedia All STi owners are precious 😘
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Would you recommend a sti/wrx as a first car??
R.E.X my 04 wrx was my first car. I can’t recommend a car without knowing the person. My best suggestion is know your limit. If you think you’ll have a hard time going the speed limit or want to race people I wouldn’t suggest it. Just be smart and don’t show off.
Probably the best informational video. I got lucky with mine. Watch a lot of these videos before I bought my 03 wrx wagon. Checked the car by myself, had no previous knowledge on buying used cars or project mined cars. Wish I saw this earlier, but I got really lucky lol anyone that reads this comment and buying from the previous owner a big make or break deal for me is how the seller treats you and if they have recipes of services or parts they bought.
On the side still can’t figure out what’s causing the dam drop. Had put new gas in, reflashed, then reflashed with 91oct back up map didn’t relearn. It only drops at mid to full boost... not burning oil, no mechanical sounds, check engine. I’m hoping it’s bad gas, the tuner is looking at the logs but isn’t sure till he comes down to Hawaii.
Thank you for mentioning all generations. Since I plan on buying another STI in the future, I've always wanted a blob eye or another newer gen in mind (probably a 16 or 17, since I've owned a 16 and appreciated the fog lights). Your videos are awesome, and if any questions come up, I know who to ask.🤗🤗🚘🚗
Appreciate the kind support, and I've git to touch on them all. I love the GD chassis 😁
You look good lol
Great video!
You should do a topic on brands of oil for a wrx/sti
I'm running an oil experiment now that will take a few months but I can add it to the list to see what's actually best!
Great video! I stumbled upon your channel and I'm glad RUclips put you on my screen!!! You've got allot of quality content. I've watched several of your videos... but 1st time commenting on your videos. Keep up the great content man!!!
Appreciate the support! Spent a lot of time learning how to edit video and wanted to get the proper equipment to do so, after saving a while I was able to make it happen. I've got wayyyy too much experience with these cars so I figured I might as well share what I know with the world. The support is greatly appreciated and feel free to reach out anytime!
I'll recommend looking at the inner side of the tires. Didn't check that and was buying new tires a month later because of my front tires.
I bought my 16" WRX with Stage2 Tune from MAPerfomance also came with a bonus TMIC from MAperfomance installed. Been a year already loving every single moment!
Eyyyy sounds like you got a solid deal too!
Just found your channel during my research lol thanks for all the info, love how organized your videos are. I’ve been looking at some 2015+ wrx’s and might jump on a 2016 with 30k miles.
Appreciate the support and glad they're helping, not bad milage for the year!
he basicaly convinced me to get a 2016 wrx hes insanely knowledgeable except i got a used and abuse 71k miles with a salvage title
@@odinisgod4577 how’s that going for you if you don’t mind me asking?
@@ovidiochavez6865 she's had zero issues I'm stage 3 now at almost 90k miles when I got her she went for a full Inspection and repair of everything failing and everything that would possibly fail so she went into tip top shape and she's still there truly my dream car in perfect health now
@@ovidiochavez6865 it honestly was a risk and I'm greatful I took it because this car makes super happy but for anyone else I'd be super careful buying a rebuilt title unless you have emergency money available
I got lucky, bought a 15 STI that was a lease and got all the paperwork 👍🏻👍🏻 clean as hell
Super lucky! All the maintenance paper work with yours!
Hell yeah I'm getting my 2016 STI this weekend!!! Not only that but 80k miles and the mods on it are not something I have to worry about!!! Thanks!!!
Congrats! Lemme know how you like it!
@@Smeedia you bet I will thing is a sweet sweet ride
Very helpful and intuitive. Thanks man!
Anytime! 🙏🙏
Thanks dude made the decision on a 2017 STI, dream car now that im 30 I can afford it!
Glad you were able to snag one! Good choice in year as well 🔥😉
@smeedia, ended up with a 2018 wrx instead lol. COuldnt fathom spending extra 10k lol
Thank you for your videos! I am about to purchase a 2018 STI. It was a leased vehicle and it looks like the only mod was a Borla exhaust.
Ohhhhh you'll love it! Lemme know how you like it after picking it up 🔥
High quality videos dude. Good work
Appreciate the comment 🙌😁
I spent 6mos looking for an STI. After test driving and looking at about 35 of em, I decided to just go with a brand new WRX for the same money. I honestly have 0 regrets! STI owners are hung up on the fact that; you have a WRX because you couldn’t afford an STI. Well that maybe true for some, but for the specific options I have, the STI didn’t provide those options. I have 3 Subaru dealers within 13 miles and yet I traveled 60 to get my car. MOTS........ do your homework and get a better grade (of car)
You should also bring the car to another Subaru dealer to have it checked out!!!Very informative video.
I've never understood the stuck up issue with some owners, they're very similar in regards to one another. Especially now that you can start getting the WRXs with the BREMBO package. Glad to hear you got a good WRX though, what year did you end up going with? Also appreciate the feedback and support!
Great video just got my new 2017 sti few days ago. I watched every video you had before buying. Never owned a subaru until now always wanted one never could afford it. It had a cobb exhuast an down pipe everything else stock. 68k miles for 20,999 $
Good deal on the car! Mine is also a 17, couldn't be happier with it. If it has a down pipe did it come with an Acessport? If not that would be one of the first things I grab, the OE Tune on the car with an after market downpipe dont generally run too well together. Glad that you were able to find one! The support is also greatly appreciated!
Yea I'm looking at getting a cobb acessport an a cobb intake then doing the sf 93 tune I believe it is. Car runs great only thing concerns me is the boost gauge says 21.0 peak. These cars suppose to be hitting 21.0 pounds of boost ? Sounds like alot
jarrad carter you can reset the peak just double press enter on boost gauge screen
Just watching some of the old videos again. Definitely a lot of good points just makes me feel lucky I ran into a honest seller. I actually tend to trade parts with him on occasion lol
Its hard to find good sellers but they're out there, I always feel bad for those who get screwed over 😣
Smeedia I know what you mean. My boy just got a m35 with bags exterior was good but driving back home a bag blew out... 🤦♂️ feel bad he’s never had luck with cars...
Ooooooof, not a fun thing to deal with
I was lucky to buy a 16 WRX equipped with a cat back exhaust, cold air intake, D2 RS coilovers and it previously had a stage 1 tune on it. It was a great find. I have since had it upgraded and pro-tuned. Saved me some money. Plus it was only 22k in 2018
Solid parts to come with the car! Definitely helps save some $$$ 🙏
@@Smeedia now I'm running a full stage 2 with an upgraded intercooler. The dyno sheet was nice for the price
@@jacobhaugk5908 hey I’m planning on buying a 2015 wrx with 31,000 miles for 25,000 would u make that move
@@isaiah979 in my opinion thats an excellent deal if its stock. I'm from CT and just bought a 17 WRX Limited with 47k for 24k, it comes down to preference and what you are personally looking to do in the future. Honestly, that was one of the lowest priced for the mileage in my area and I jumped on it
I bought a 2015 wrx and wasn’t informed it had a stage 2 iag engine w a flex fuel tune on it supposed to be making 400 wheel, but then it turns out I was the guy that got the short end of it cuz it had low compression and needed a new engine😂 turn in concepts quoted me 14k for it and I went directly to the Subaru dealership I bought it from and raised HELL until they bought it back from me, I am now in the market for a 11-14 hatch
Looking at buying a 17 Subaru Impreza WRX, Which is why I am watching this video :D Thank you SMeedia!
Anytime! Lemme know if you get one 🙌🔥
@@Smeedia will do! It's on transport as vehicles of this category seem almost impossible to grab here is Saskatchewan Canada, it's a tough market thanks to Covid, I have my name as the first person who gets dibs on the car, and I want it! All stock, red in colour and low miles!
Thanks man I am definitely buying 2015+ this helps
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If you just said 15+ STi’s don’t have any real issues, I’m definitely buying one now lol, good video Tanner, im in RCS too fam ❤️
Apprecite the support, where you at in WA? 👀 I love my 17 STI compared to my older gen ones I've had no issues at all!
Ringland failure....
from the sound of it sounds like i found a holy grail i really wanted a 2014 wrx wagon and i found one 3 hours away from me that only has 73k miles and a 5 speed manual, has a carfax with all the Maintenance since it was bought only thing i need to see is the engine bay when i get there if its stock and healthy im definitely gonna have to buy it im so hyped
Keep me posted if you snag it! 🔥
Loving the videos man
Appreciate the support 😁😁
Smeedia didn’t know about the pitch stop brave makes me want to get a brz more than a wrx now lol.
@@stephngibson5517 as long as you get a 2017+ you would be okay with a WRX
Can you make a video on an AOS install? I love your tutorial videos!
I have that done and it will be live on thursday 😁
Nice! Cuz I'm deathly scared to do mine!!!😂🤣😂
It's not too bad, follow the video that I have and you'll be able to do it 😉
A lot to think about. I might just stick to my Honda lol
Agreed my 2007 volvo can last a little longer
@@stagdragon3978 If it's a Volvo it's not going to be around for much longer.
@@Justin-nx3pw shame that they don't build them like they used to, my first car was one from the 80s. It lasted 35 years.
Subbed ❤ Love your new and old vids bro :)
Thank you and appreciate the support 😁
I bought an 09 hatch with a missfire for 5k thinking i could get it fixed pretty easily, still ran fine and took a shot. Got it fixed and broke down 2 months later for rod knock. Replaced the motor and still going strong for now. Now recently im having clutch pedal squeaks which to me it tells me i have the infamous spot welds issue with this generation. Oh well live and learn, still love this car as its my first manual. Owned it for a little over a year now.
My first STI was an 08 and I learned the hsrdway with that one. The welds were the most annoying thing to deal with when they started squeaking but for 5K I consider that a deal!
Joseph Neris weld em man... just weld the pedal mount up
Joseph Neris what happens when the clutch pedal squeaks??
i think a stage 1 car should be relatively safe .Mine was stock as a rock with only 20k kms .I think a stage 1 tune just makes it what it should be from factory .Unless it's from a known person and full service history i'd be weary of it .But in saying that i know a lot of ppl who have bought and sold highly modified cars wrx sti included and they ran like a dream .
Thank you!
Anytime 🔥😁
Great job explaining mate you make me that much more confident to buying my sti this year 👍🏼
What year are you going for? 😁 appreciate the feedback and support!
Going for a 2017 sti I’ll be watching more of your videos you actually explain and aren’t click bating keep up the good work
@@kidscope886 I hate click bait and told myself I would never do that, the support is greatly appreciated and keep in touch when you get the car!
Totally agree on the 08-10 wrx/sti's... Hate that platform...
doesnt matter what quality. good content is good content
Appreciate the support 😘
Hey bro that would be nice if you could make a small video on how you installed your cobb accessport into your car with show me how you hit all the wires keep up the good work
I'll make a small short on it😁
@@Smeedia thanks for that one and I msg you on Instagram and my ig is jdemostheni and thank you very much for this one I much appreciated
Looking to get a stock 2011 STi Hatchback, anything to look for that year specifically besides all the things in the video? Great pointers btw!! 👍🏼
Pretty solid year tbh, shouldent be too many issues 🥳
You should make a video in the differences between blob eyes sti and Hawkeye sti and which are better
Ive got that one on the channel already 😁
Dawg I got raceland primos on my wrx wagon and I love them they’re great and ride extremely smooth. Don’t knock before you try...
I have tried 😅
i must have got kind of lucky. i picked up not to long ago a 2016 sti base. modded and protuned from PREracing in portland. came with cobb access port and a stage 3 tune with description of what the tune was for. I checked for all those parts and they are all still there. the unfortunate part is that i kind of over paid at 28k for it. had 91k miles and now i do need to do timing service on it. so far its been pretty good. i still have my worries on it.
just purchased a 17 wrx w/24k from local subi dealer based quite alot on your vids. thanks alot. I LOVE IT ! bone stock, rev lag and all.
Rev hang will be fixed soon im assuming 😉 glad you were able to find a good one! 😁
Just got me a V5 wrx sti RA 1995 great car twisted turbo setup twisted manifold and gfb wastegate with a 10 psi spring goes hard pushing 400kw or 536hp
Phhhhhh sounds like a fun gem you've got 😍
great video, thanks for going over the top things to look out for. The car must of gotten a wash huh it looks amazing!! keep up the good work
Appreciate the feedback, and i just got around to clay barring and waxing the car, it was getting bad 😅
@@Smeedia Car looks great and excited for more content. I think this spring I'm going to trade in my WRX for an STI. Im not to happy with the sterling rack and gear shifts are sloppy.. Going to save a little cash for the difference and turn in my WRX ... Keep you in the loop :)
@@robertmacdonald3649 please do! I did the same traded in my old 16 WRX for my STI was not overly impressed with the FA20 as much as I thought I would be 😫 you'll love the STI!
Saw a post for a listing from a dealer. STI was missing the Brembos and center STI shifter console. Ppl were thinking the transmission was taken too.
How much where they asking for it? Seems very fishy
Smeedia super fishy. I think listing was asking 31K for 2018 STI. The dash showed it was still in Auto S and the miles, but i noticed it missing the bright yellow Brembos right away and the square shifter trim was from a WRX instead of the circle for STI.
I got my 07 with 92,000 miles practically stock with a handful of mods done to it like AEM cold air intake, Mishimoto Radiator and Invidia N1 downpipe / exhaust but two months later found out it had low PSI in Cylinder 4. And I mean LOW. 120 PSI #1-3 and 80 PSI #4...
Sorry to hear, what did you end up doing with the block?
@@Smeedia I actually don't know. I got a new stage 2 at Horizontal Motorsports and they never mentioned it's whereabouts 🤔
Thanks a mil
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I ended up buying a brand new 18 after selling my fr-s and just threw all that towards the loan. Dealership effed up and ordered an auto on accident so I got the same thing with an sti short shifter and auto dimming mirror w/compass for wholesale. Shitty part was I got rear ended 6 months into having it. Got a payout from ins for that, which I threw on the loan. It’s a big risk finding one of these cars in great shape and unmolested. I’m stage 2 and I knew I was gonna do that going into the car. I understand that not everybody can do this or get lucky, but be patient and save your money so you can get new it as close to new as possible. The FA engine responds great to mods, especially e-85. Cheers from southern Oregon bro!
Sorry to hear about the car, always sad to see a clean one go and they just get harder and harder to find clean and unmolested 😫
What were the 3 things to check with the access port ?
You mentioned one, but I didnt catch the other 2.
I'm looking to get a 2011 impreza wrx, but when you were talking about what to look out for you said 04-10 and then you said the good ones were 14-17, so what about the ones in between haha??
Got a 09 wrx, 2 months after getting it, spent $2k over market cause it was clean, loved it, and boom rod knock, now I just not spent 16k on it, time for new motor
Going to just swal over an OE motor or build one? Sucks to hear 😫
@@Smeedia going $16k more in the hole cause I wanna make more powa baby lol, iag shortblock 2.5 xtr e85 kit, bunch of other goodies, I was planning on doing it down the road so might as well make it a while your in there things
Watching this video again cause I'm going to look at a 2006 Sti today. It has 98k miles, and reasonable mods. It's been tunes professionally, but man I sure hope I'm not about to buy a grenade. Lol
Compression test should tell you a lot about the health of the car, hope that all went well
Aye dude I’m looking at one too. Curious how it’s going?!
@@tynce563 6 months of owning it and so far so good! About time to change the timing belt and water pump here soon. Previous owner took really good care of the car. I didn't do a compression test before buying like Smeedia suggested though haha but he's right you should definitely have that done.
I got a used 18 WRX 30k miles only thing not under warranty was the clutch
Not too bad! Clutch is a wear item, wouldn't expect them to warranty it
I bought mine brand new 19 wrx. (I love the sti but I think the wrx is much versatile in my opinion) 🤷🏾♂️. No regrets. Kinda forgot to do the break in period at 1k miles 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ mistakes happen.🤷🏾♂️ Probably gonna do a couple bolts on and that's it. Nothing crazy. But i baby the hell out of it 90% of the time.
The WRX is much more versatile in city driving aspects, with all of the TQ down low it's much better for shorter sprints around. As long as its babied i don't think missing that 1k break in will do too much harm much later down the road. The only real issue ones i've seen is where people go full send right off the lot. lol
@@Smeedia 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️lol well that's not gonna help the lifespan.
@@JayPaperChaser lol I've seen people do it before 😅 they kill the engine at like 3k miles because they just full send everywhere right off the lot without break in
@@Smeedia damn that's terrible. Lol. Patient is a virture. I'm already at 11k still treating it like a baby. Despite everyone and they're momma tryina race me all the time lol. 😂😂😂
I'm interested in buying a 2018 wrx premium. It has a cold air intake and an aftermarket exhaust. I test drove it and it drove fine, sounded good. How do I know if it's tuned correctly? It's a mom and pop dealership with older people and they don't know
What are your thoughts on the STI hatches specifically The 2012-2014? Thinking about picking one up myself.
Love them! Use to have a 2008 STI hatch and a 2011. Very usable and love the styling 😁
I bought a used STI from a Toyota Honda BMW Porsche Dealership (don't want to be specific) and the car somehow burned through 4 quarts of oil I assume in less than 3k miles from purchase it had less than 30k miles on it carfax showed no accidents etc but the engine started knocking and they had to replace the whole short block its a huge mystery to everyone because there were no signs of smoke coming out of the tail pipe but when I took it in there was no oil in it
What if you are planning on modding it yourself? Currently looking at a 2012 with all the mods I want to do, or a 2014 stock. Not sure whether it's worth saving the cash by buying the already modded one.
I stay away from any with modded engines, unless you have a full build sheet and receipts. You never know how the previous person ran lines, if there are issues, what parts were used, if they removed any parts etc.
bought a '10 wrx since i dont mind the narrow bodies but what did i screw myself on? had 68.5k miles fully stock when i bought it 2 months ago.
Thr 08-10 are just more notorious fkr spinning bearings. The 10s havw a less chance but qhen subaru made changes from 07-08 they missed the mark a little bit. My old 08 was one of the effected that spun a bearing and killed the motor 😪
I got lucky I found a 2011 sti with a stage 2 in perfect running condition
Aolid find! 🔥🙌
Do high miles matter very much on a 2012 100k+ provided everything is stock? Is there stuff to look out for
As long as maintenance has been kept up it should be alight, 100K is about when the timing belt service needs to be done.
Mainly look for leaks, get a compression test done and test drive the car
Life Saver man. I am looking for a used WRX/STI and these are completely new to me. I am very familiar with american muscle but the JDM scene is going to be new especially a turbo car. It is a little out of my comfort zone when it comes to what to look out for especially with this make and Model. I am open to any other suggestions. Anywhere you would suggest to look? Craigslist has burned me in the past.
Auto traded would be my best suggestion, I would avoid private party sales as a lot of owners who sell privately mod their cars but don't always follow the best practices when modding
Smeedia Thats the issue though. Most people buy these to modify them. I also live in the PNW and people want waaaay more than their actual worth. I have been looking in other states but that’s a whole other issue. Then I can’t actually see the car myself. I will keep hunting though. Hopefully I can find a clean one.
What about one that was rebuilt? Rear ended, had to have the trunk, bumper and taillights replaced
As long as the price of the car reflects that its been rebuilt and it passes state inspection then I'd day yes
Great video, looking to buy a wrx preowned
where can i buy the rims ?
Thanks.
Thank you! And I get mone from the mod garage or rallysport direct! They're work emotion D9Rs
@@Smeedia thanks
I recommend checking the rotors before they get hot lol
Lol agreed 😅
So if I’m looking for a stock one and everyone returns the car to stock before trading them in. How would you even know if it’s actually stock?
No one ever returns them 100% back so look for missing heat sheiks, brackets, bolts etc have a video coming out today that should help cover that
What engine issues does the 08-10 STI have?
Thinking about buying a used 2002 GD STI with 70k miles, anything in particular to look out for at that mileage?
Not so much for the milage but check for rust on the inside of the rear quarter panels just based off of its age
I’m watching this because I have a test drive scheduled tomorrow to buy a 2019 wrx
Ohhhh, enjoy the test drive! 🔥😁
I get it, most modified cars are ragged out, but there are owners who take amazing care of their modified cars. I do.
True. If you can buy a used one with a build sheet then all for it, I tend to stay away fro lm those that don't and look like parts were removed
Smeedia I feel you. What are your thoughts on using 5w40 turbo diesel oil in your STi? I appreciate all the work you do.
I've used it before, never had any issues using the oil. In theory I understand why it works but have no data to back it up
Is a rebuild title 2020 wrx base with 30k miles a good deal for $12k in Ca?
yes buying a car which is as much stock as possible is good but the most important thing especially on older subies is the condition of the chassie (especially rust) suspensions, transmissions, differentials and engines can be fixed and swaped but a chassie which is just one big rust bucket or maybe is twisted because of an accident and half ass got repaired and sold is the worst what can happen to you. oh btw my gc8 sti has 5x100 but i dont see anything wrong with that?
nothing wrong with 5x100 just limits wheel options down the road. For some reason manufacturers just make more versatile options in 5x114 vs 5x100. Rust is a real killer especially in those states that salt a lot.
Just picked up a 18 WRX with about 70k mileage what are some things I should do for maintenance right away? Thanks I also subbed
I would swap accessory belts, change all flyids, plugs and check the brakes 😁
Smeedia thanks!! Car went through a multi point inspection but I’m sure that was just to be able to sell it so I plan on doing all this on asap appreciate it
I'm attempting to purchase a hatchback 2012 wrx with 122,000 miles on it and already has an invidia exhaust I kno by then to check the coils and that bearing on the transmission
Make sure timing belt and water pump were changed at 100K as well 🙏
@@Smeedia I sure will
Currently debating a 14’wrx.. would you guys recommend a 2014 WRX hatchback then? Car fax has a bunch of maintenance records car has 80,000 miles on it buying price is 17K
Sounds like a fair price for the milage and the service records are a plus, plus last year they made the hatch!
Disagree on 07 over 06. Good chance someone had really questionable tuning before they figured out the ECU changes for 07. 07's knocked even worse from the factory than 06's.
This was what i heard too.
There is one issue with the 2015 wrx with cvt. They had problems with them and moved the warranty to 100,000 miles one of the pullys in the cvt goes bad and when they stick in a new transmission the car fells so slow after.
Good to know, I haven't played with the CVT too much. The ladies Impreza has a CVT and its felt okish driving but not a huge fan of it
@@Smeedia it does have a nice stock feature and thats launch control when you are at stop light hold brake down and push the gas all the way down it will rev to 2500 then let off brake let the cvt do the rest. The only reason we go one before is my wife wanted a automatic. That lasted two months til i got the sti lol
@@Smeedia also will be do a video on it. Was thinking of review on if you should get a sti or wrx the differnce. And if you should get manual or auto and also trims on each.
Bough at '17 WRX, got "semi" ripped off, I just didn't know much and I didn't deal it, I paid full price for it (23k canadian) the car is super clean, but I found some scratches on some places, and a reallllllly small paint chirp, Never again I'm buying without bringing an older person with me, Dealers took advantage of the fact that I was 20, that I was absolutely impatient and that I absolutely LOVED the car and wanted it really much.
Happened to us all at some point, congrats on the car though!
@@Smeedia Thanks alot :) ! I absolutely love it and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world, Other than an STI of course :p
Been looking for an 02-05 wrx problem
Is most of them have a new engine in them do I shy away from those or ?
If it has a newer engine with paper work thats a bonus to me, lower milage. Just make sure you have paper work for the re build
I bought a 2012 Hatch a month ago for 22000 that had 41k miles and to be honest I was completely terrified especially with it being 9 hours away... But man I am happy I bought it. It was completely stock from the windows to the exhaust.
Best way to buy them, glad that it worked out in your favor! 😁
Smeedia I was dead tired walking into the dealership after driving for so long but the huge smile I had on my face as soon as I saw it in the showroom with my name on it was priceless haha. Awesome video man!
@@llMau5 I know the feeling! When I bought my 07 STI like 7 years ago I drove from Louisiana up to Missouri seeing it when you get there is so exciting lol appreciate the support 😁
Smeedia That’s so awesome! I actually live in Missouri and I drove to Minnesota for the WRX.
Smeedia It was so hard finding a wrb hatch that had low miles and that was stock.
I can get a real good price on a premium model 2019 with just under 10000 miles on it , im wondering if i should get an inspection and compression test on it and pull the trigger ?
Definitely never hurts to check thr health of the car 💪
@@Smeedia I didnt end up getting it as it was sold , at the moment in New Zealand the prices have gone crazy with the news of the end of the sti for now until it goes electric, anyways there is a blue 2019 with only 7040 km on the clock for about 69000 NZ and there will be a white 2020 on sale for about 70000 NZ that has 32000 km , im wondering if you knew of any improvements they did between those 2 years? the 2019 has the black or dark gunmetal mags and the 2020 has the more silver accented ones and the grills on the front underneath the lights are slightly different , ive heard things floating around that they did improve some of the pistons on the 20s and 21s or parts of the engine , do you know about any of that ? I just thought the lower km 2019 would probably be the safest and best buy of the 2 vehicles but damn the 20s and 21s are really in demand.
The 08 does not compare to the 09-14 reliability there’s some key differences
So how am I supposed to know if the car was previously modded and reverted back to stock. Not trying to buy someone’s old project car that they threw together back to stock
Look for missing bolts, hardware, non OE clamps, gaskets missing or aftermarket, logos on any parts, pry marks. Helps to pull up a photo of an OE engine bay to compare against
What if you want to mod your car, lower your car, get rims and tires?? Wouldn’t you want to save money and buy a car that has all that stuff done??
That's a different story, in that case yes buy one with those mods already done. The ones I was gearing to stay away from are the mystery engine mods that you don't know what is done to the car
You skipped the 2011 to 2014 STIs hatchbacks. Anything big to worry about these? I’m subscribing to your channel. Hope you can reply
Swear I responded to this earlier lol but the 11-14s hatchback is mechanically the same so should just need to keep an eye out for the same things :)
I thought my '16 wrx has a timing chain not belt? Is it just the STI's that have belts? I'm confused lmao
Correct 🙏 EJ is a belt, FA is a chain
I’m looking at an 08 wrx with a 168000KMS it’s got a new turbo, vvt solenoid, timing belt, water pump, crank shaft sensor and o2 sensor. Should I avoid buying it?
Whats the price? 👀
9000obo but I’d probably only offer around 6000-7500? It is certified but all the parts that’s been replaced kind of concerns me it doesn’t seem like regular maintenance for that amount of Kms was thinking maybe they were trying to track down a problem then gave up and posted it for sale
Wondering, if anybody has put their hands at the rotor after the test drive. (Like said in the video)
Lol would advise doing before the test drive 😅
About to look at a 2017 with 50k miles for 27k. Good deal? All stock except for a intake axle back and 93 tune
Not a bad deal at all assuming is a clean title and healthy 🤝
@@Smeedia wow thanks for the reply. And it just needs an alternator in the near future as well as some scrapes on the front bumper. Think I’m going to go for it, just super worried ab the classic Subaru reliability on their turbo engines
I’d like a 2017 or newer and modify it to be a daily/off roady rally type car.
Would be a fun car and definitely do-able!
Smeedia however, I know nothing about Subaru’s, I’m a truck guy at heart and have my passion of mud running and rock crawling. So I’d have to do a ton of research! Haha
People make them off roaders all the time, not too expensive to do. No comparison to any truck or jeep but fun none the less. 😁
If you wanted a 2" lift 17" wheels and some good tires and your pretty much set
Smeedia yeah I seen that, but I’ve also heard that it can potentially destroy the car too, which I can’t figure that theory out lol but just a mild rally spec suspension/tire and tune, with maybe a few go fast parts and I’d be happy!
Is it okay to buy a 2011 WRX STI with a forged piston, full exhaust and some aftermarket parts in the engine bay. The owner have the car tuned properly and hes willing to give me all the dyno sheet/maintenance record of the car. The car has only 24k miles. Thank you.
If you have all paper work and feel comfortable with the car, then yes 🙏😁
What part of Washington are you from?? I’m in the Olympia area. Love supporting a fellow Washingtonian!
Appreciate the support your not far at all. I'm up in Puyallup! 😁
Wish I owned my WRX while I lived in puyallup. I’ll be back in 8yrs. Lol. Great job with the channel I’ve been learning a lot.
Thank you! And 8 years?! Hot damn military?
Yes. I was at JBLM about 9 yrs. I’m not originally from Wa but it grew on me. And I had both my sons there. We call it home.
My wife went to Puyallup high school. We lived in Milton and South Hill.
Looking at a salvage title 2017 Wrx. Any tips?
Of you can, find out why it was totally a led and inspected around the damaged area. Last thing you want is one that was half ass thrown back together
I’m trying to buy this 2008 wrx hatchback, any advice, please respond!!
Whats all done to it, what mods are on the car if any? 🙏
2008s are more prone to bearing failure due to subaru making changes then revising them over the following years
I have a question! The wrx i’m looking at is wrx limited 2020 with only 1200 miles on it. What should i look in that car or should i still buy a new one?
I would snag that one, not too much to look for. Pretty much brand new and if your the second owner your saving some $$$ and getting a solid car 🙏
@@Smeedia okayy thank you💯
I found a holy grail 02 wagon unmolested and bone stock, you can find one stock I believe in you
I've come across a few milage is always the Killer for me 😖
@@Smeedia I got mine relatively at like 135k