Subaru as We Know It is Officially Dead, I Just Got the Last One
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- Опубликовано: 5 апр 2022
- I Finally Got a new Subaru WRX STI and it’s the Last One Subaru is Going to Make, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Subaru WRX STI car review. Buying a new Subaru. Buying a used Subaru. Should I buy a Subaru. Why Subaru isn't going to make the STI anymore. Is Subaru turning to electric cars? The truth about owning a Subaru. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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I loved the WRX clutch
Subaru discontinued the STI and released the regular WRX with a CVT... I think it's time they get a CEO that actually listens to the consumers
It boils down to the epa standards today. The STI has been struggling to meet the demands but I bought one and don't regret it. I bought a prius to balance the gas usage. I love my STI
@@michaeldominguez9553 - - - - the EPA
@@markymarc12 yes the EPA, you know the ones who are trying to control the amount of pollution from oil in the US. They are demanding cars get more mpg, and the leaders of this country are pushing for 40 mpg by 2026. There's no way the STI could live in that market.
So yes the EPA
Wrx has had a cvt version for years?? Still comes in manual and sells mostly in manual
@@bryce8366 Yeah, but now the best "Impreza" you can get is a WRX CVT. You're also sacrificing features when getting the 2022 WRX with a manual.
Dumb thing people do:
Sell their current car because it's now worth more.
Buy a replacement car that now also cost more.
He covered the extra cost with the extra money he got on his own car and came out with a 2021 STI. I can't find an STI from that generation that isn't beat to a pulp, and fresh ones cost an arm and a leg now. Worth it to me.
I know so many broke people who have 50-60k cars and can barely make the payments... If you net 35k a year you have no business buying a 50k car.
@@Bynming That, or *SAVE UP* and pay it all off upfront.
That's what I did, got a brand new 2019 Honda CRV paid in full with CASH.
@@Bynming ok obviously. You should prioritize and be financially smart, but if you can afford to make the switch, then you should. Life is too short to drive boring cars.
@@acardenasjr1340 Sure, but know the opportunity cost. I could save up for my "dream car", but probably would not be able to live in a nice house then. I might have to travel less. Frankly the deal in life is if you don't make a lot of money, you don't necessarily get nice things.
As an STI owner I can tell you that under no circumstances should they be operated with 87 octane gas.
Never done this but would have to be an absolute necessity, definitely no boost. One reason never lend to anyone too. He was also incorrect saying that you could change the tune to accommodate lesser fuel.
Fellow wrx owner, except I condone e85 also for the milk 🥛
You need $$$ to own one of these.
why? if you can tune it to run on e85 why cant it be tuned for 87?
It's my understanding the car will notice the lower quality gas and retard timing to prevent detonation. Certainly not recommended though. Had a buddy once fill mine up with 87, didn't notice any serious knock events but I wasn't giving her the berries either.
I’ve got the 2016 non-STI. It still quick with 268 HP turbo. I’m averaging 27 MPG on gas. It also requires premium. At 147,000 with no problems. Manual transmission. The WRX is built tough like a rally car. I accidentally went over curbs and bumps with no damage and no realignment required. It’s such a great car.
I can attest to the curbs and bumps, after 60k miles and a handful of curbs, only a slight scratch on the rim is all she wrote.
I love my 2019 STI. Bought it brand new in world rally blue. No plans on ever selling it. Such a fun car. Great video.
Bought my 2017 a year ago. Guess we snagged em at the right time!
@@Alex-ui5uu me too! never letting it go
Dream car, wanted a regular wrx but now that they won’t be making a regular STI, so now I want STI
@@slvr.2ur I debated going with the WRX for so long. I can't describe how glad I am that I went with the STI. It's TOTALLY worth the price difference.
I’m bout to buy an Sti as well…from copart that is lol
Last time I seen Scotty this happy is when he talks about his Toyota
😃😂🤣👍
Exactly
Subaru is 20% Toyota FYI
Or smokes some sativa
Riding in a Subaru > Talking about Toyota
Really warmed my heart to Scotty still kicking and making these videos. Nice to see him speak about Subaru's vision, how it has died with possible electrification, discontinuation of the STi, basically all the things WRX owners are freaking out about. Cheers
Because people are buying into this whole electric thing. In my opinion, hydrogen powered engines make way more sense then a super heavy electric car that takes so much pollution and resources to make. On top of that, when they catch fire it's almost impossible to put them out.
Then you throw in the disposal of these enormous batteries and the fact that they don't go very far without needing another charge with the very few charging stations that take forever to complete a charge.
Hey. The reason the BRZ has is low on power is because of Toyota's obsession with reliability. Their standards are very high, so Subaru did it's best to meet them. The non-STI WRX has the turbocharged version of the BRZ's FA engine and they seem to be a lot more reliable than the STIs in stock form. STIs are fun to drive, but that EJ engine is a dinosaur and they aren't that reliable.. In 2004, it put out 300 hp. That one puts out 315hp. Not much when the basr WRX went from 227 in 2004 to 268 by 2021. I don't mean to rain on his parade, but I owned 2018. No longer.
I now drive a Camry. You can't responsibly use the car the way it's meant to be driven unless you're tracking it.
By the way, you should never use 87 on any WRX. Premium fuel is mandatory.
STIs old EJ sounds Godly compared to the WRX and every other 4 cylinder
@@nigelholland1714 I agree 100% a
and they are fun to drive. You always know when an STI is driving by even if you don't see it..
The new FA24 wrxs already put down more to the wheels than the last STI, with just exhaust mods and E30 blend (no tune) and removal of charcoal filter in the filter box, it makes 300hp at the wheels on 12.9psi. These new generation of WRX's are going to make everyone forget about the EJ STI and wish a new generation came with the new engine.
brz has the slow car fast thing going for it, that was always the idea.. the namesake car for the toyota 86 was a corolla with less than 120 horsepower
Unless you buy the new FA24 WRX because apparently you can run 87 octane on those now . I personally would never but interesting nonetheless
Wow I can’t believe my eyes 👀 I am so used to Scotty calling Subarus trash
I've owned 4 subaru's, two 91 wagons and two brut's. They were excellent automobiles. I work on them with my eye's closed and they were so easy to work on. The turning radius like a beetle and gas mileage was excellent. Tires lasted forever. I gave my favorite, to a gal, my daughters friend, single mother with 3 kids that had to walk everywhere even in the rain. Miss that car to this day. My favorite is still my 85 Jetta 1.6 liter diesel, runs and handle like new, still.
Had 05 outback sport manual. Head gasket blew at 125k. Repaired it anyways and got it to 200k. I kinda expected more. Definitely was attached to it but no where near as I’m sure you were. Sold my soul to Toyota, Scotty Kilmer style
Subaru’s are reliable. very. It’s just the people who drive them (and complain about them) aren’t reliable.
@Isaacs Random Videos some of those 2.5's were terds. Overall subaru is awesome but they have missed a few times. The subaru Baja for instance lol
A family friend had a 2012 Outback. I loved it. Such a nice ride, plenty of room, and awesome performance for a 4 banger. She only paid like $22K for it new. That was really a nice vehicle.
I owned 1 Toyota when I turned 19 and still have it at 50
My younger brother just sold his STI to his insurance company for 33k after a wind damage claim totalled it out . Crazy 🤷♂️ he gave 29k for it 5 yrs ago.
Funny you say that. I sold my 2018 with 18k miles in 2020 for $4k more than I paid for it new
I don't drive anymore. The All-Wheel Drive is Cool, but if You have a flat tire, it is probably a hassle because I know that they all have to be the same sized tires.
How is that hassle, just standard? What cars have odd size tyres between front and rear axle, other than the Crysler Crossfire I can't think of a single factory manufacturer car like that.
Put on the space saver on the FRONT and drive less than 80km/h -- fit a new tyre, no problem - you need to fit them to the front due to the LSD in the rear.
@@eyesodd There's loads of rear wheel drive sports and performance cars that have different size front to rear?
@@papasmith7648 I'm not talking width (which wouldn't affect awd) I'm talking about diameter.
I've owned an 83' Subi DL wagon, an 84' GL wagon, a 97' Outback, a 99' Forrester & a 01' Outback SUS (sports utility sedan.) I loved them all, EXCEPT the fact that new parts, no matter where I got them, were always more expensive than for other cars I've owned. I've still got the '97 Outback & recently bought fuel filters for my two cars, the Outback & a '00 Ford Crown Vic LX. The Subi filter was $35 & change & the Vics filer was $15 & change. The Vic has shocks, installed $400, the Outback has struts, installed w/ 4 wheel alignment $1,400. I know struts are always more expensive, but come Subaru, you're killing me. 😲😲😲
I had a Subaru Legacy. It handled snow really well. I turned around during a traffic jam in a snow pile. People followed me to the next rest stop and asked me about my car. Subaru sold a lot of cars that day. That was prior to the Forester.
I went around 3 stuck cars on a hill in my '21 Legacy in about 6-8 inches of snow. Was quite satisfying.
2020 winter, I pulled my neighbor's suv out of the snow with my 2000 impreza and the next following year they bought two new subarus, an outback and impreza.
Go with a manual transmission instead of CVT. It lasts for ever.
Honda CVT is the only CVT that lasts forever.
Just change your cvt fluid and they all last ( except for Nissan). I own a 22 Honda and a 16 Impreza cvt. Both are flawless. Don't listen to Subaru saying the cvt fluid lasts 100k lmao that's the secret to Hondas cvt. They recommend changing the fluid 😛 honestly shouldn't even be commenting if you don't know simple maintenance.
A new clutch at around 160k will run you about 1200 bucks easily. In the end its the same
@@dingleberries360 how often should I change it on 2019 Honda Accord cvt?
@@alexguolo5872 a new cvt is 5 to 7 grand
Had a 2006 STi for 8 years. Had a problem losing oil and ultimately some engine issues, but it was a really fun car to have as a younger guy.
Just bought my 06 like 7 months ago and it loses oil too. Did you ever figure out the reason for yours losing oil?
@@therhino5780 as far as I know it was just a design flaw of Subaru engines that they've since fixed on later models. I remember the dealership mechanics not being surprised when I told them about the oil problem. They just played it off like, "yea, that'll happen. You just have to keep an eye on it"
@@therhino5780 air oil separater
I paid 30k for my 17 STi with 3k mile in 2019 during the pandemic.
bruh
Lucky for me I bought one just last summer. It's a final edition without even knowing it!
I've wanted one since I was 8, finally got it. It is such a great car, I loved my old WRXs, but they don't touch this thing in terms of performance
Long live the subie rumble! Next STI will be run by energizer battery’s if there’s even another STI in future. End of an era. I actually just traded in my 2019 wrx for a 2022 civic si lol. Step back in horse power and the loss of AWD, but I missed Hondas gear box. Great video
I️ don’t like Subarus generally and Honda is one of my favorite car manufacturers, but I️ think you made a bad choice. That STI surely will be worth much much more than that Civic in 10 years time
Nothing like a Honda or Porsche shifter feel.
@@bitcoochie4093 I agree with you. I didn’t have an STI, I just had a Wrx. If I was in an STI I would have kept it 100%
@@bitcoochie4093 thats what I'm saying. Buying a 2019 sti with super low kms
@@steffon2303 wrx cvt or manual ? i heard those cvts are crap for the wrx.
i always figure that the reason someone is driving slowly in a nice car is because they just got a speeding ticket lol.
Or they just drive the speed limit. 💁♂️
Slow in a sports car is 10 over, not under.
In Vermont it's to prevent from blowing a tire or strut out on our extortion funded potholes.
I drive slow because I seem to attract cops too much. It does not help that my exhaust is loud as hell lol
I got one of these and I love it. Feels super nice to drive and is reliable in the snow. I’m really sad that Subaru is doing away with the internal combustion engine but at least it seems that Toyota is carrying that legacy of rally inspired 4-door sports cars.
Not going to last forever. Go ruin your life by looking into the great reset. Plenty of accessible white papers about where things are heading.
Hey Scotty, really cool to see you in an STi and so thrilled about it! If you are still in the RI area you should come check out mine! Would love to buy you a beer, it's been rebuilt and even gets 25mpg at around 350whp! And NEVER Run these on anything less than 91, the detonation timing will kill the engine with lower octanes.
Anything faster than Scotty’s Celica is automatically called a race car lmao
Go Scotty go! Enjoy your videos!
hello and thanks!
I think this is the first time I have ever heard Scotty give some incorrect information! I have an '08 STI and the _only_ part I have had to replace is the power steering pump. My cousin had an RS same year, same problem, and Subaru forums are full of stories regarding noisy power steering pumps. I guess only time will tell if the newer models have similar issues.
Got a 2021 sti stock ish! And I'm very happy with it! Glad to see scotty talk about them! 😁❤️
That’s one good looking Subaru WRX STI! Looks really sleek and OMG! That engine/exhaust sounds fabulous!
bought a brand new STI in 2019. I got a killer deal on it. 3 years later I can get what I paid. Crazy
Same for my 2019 STI. 👍
Grats man. Right place right time
Highly recommend you get an air oil seperator, and cylinder 4 cooling mod at a minimum for longevity.
I've heard about cylinder#4 overheating on the boxer engined Subarus.
What's with cylinder 4 on boxer engines? On 80's Chrysler 2.2's the 4th clyinder gets hotter due to thermostat placement..
They used Renault rear ends in the back Axel .
My dad had a 1968 Subarouhad suiside doors 10 inch tires and a Yahama 350 two stroke motor mix oil got 50+ mpg and a 69 Caddy with a 472 v4 barrel 8 mpg !
Great Video Scotty !!!
It's very unusual to see you this much happy while doing a video with a subaru. ❤️
Great video! I just bought the same car in the same color 6 months ago and now have 1900 miles on it. No plans to modify it though, just keep it cleaned and maintained.
Did you at least get a new set of wheels for it?
@@xil3ntkha0s for winter? Yes.
2015 manual? Sweet car but beware the…ring bearing(I believe)?…in the trans. Notorious for going out in the manuals. My buddy lost his around 50k.
@@WontSeeReplies mine is a 2021, a lot of issues have been ironed out over the years. I don't think the STIs had any issues with the 6 speed transmissions in the VA chassis generation.
The 6 speed trasmission is a beast (literally, has anyone seen the size of them..) lucky to have a Legacy SpecB with one fitted - The torque split is 50/50 on older cars without DCCD, amazing handling
You need 6 gears on those for gas mileage. The impreza hatch and any 6 cylinder boxer guzzles way too much gas. Not enough cogs
@@santouchesantouche2873 That is one benefit but the 6th gear is mainly used for cruising, you can get SpecB Legacies with 5 speed manual boxes also. The 6 speed is a beast compared to the 5 speed however, it can handle 500lbft easy - your engine will go bang before the transmisison.
I have a 2020 STI, but man, I always wanted one of those specBs in highschool. I thought they were so dang cool, like an STI but way more sleeper. I'd still love to find a low milage one
@@Bixnoodle I'm way past high school days but like you said no body knows anything about this SpecB but myself it seems, a very rare car indeed
Scotty you're absolutely right. 👍Yes it handles like no others. 🙂
Huh??? What are you talking about... Subaru sales are down in Q1 2022, but what you stated is not true. My friend Ken L. in Subaru Product Planning said that everything is fine.
Subaru is 20% owned by TMC in Japan.
Yooo I just got my wrx premium a few weeks ago. Loving it so far and It's my first manual but yeah that premium gas with these increased prices right now is killing me 😂
The end of an era. Sad really. I got my 2015 before the market went bonkers, and long before I knew this was the last generation STi. All in all, I couldn't be happier owning it, and have NO intentions of letting it go anytime soon (if ever). Fun car, but for SURE horrible on gas, lol. The next step up with the STi, switching to corn 🌽 😁.
How much did you pay and where if you don't mind me asking? I have a 15' Sti in Cali and am thinking of selling it. Market is hot
If you’re concerned about fuel economy you bought the wrong car 😂
@@xil3ntkha0s uhh... I'm not, lol. Never once hinted that I was concerned about it. Definitely acknowledged that fact, as it's undeniable. That EJ257 GUZZLES high octane fuel. Besides, who needs smiles per gallon when one can achieve smiles per shift 😁.
@@siriusbreak2212 I just wanted the FA in this last gen STi so I opted to get a WRX. Joke's on me though. At least it still looks better than the new Crosstrek STi they're passing off as a WRX though.
let see when the head gasket go out and when you need to put in a new water pump lol .
Unequal length headers give the car that rumble, I love it.
I have a 98 Terzo UK model remapped to 280bhp. It's a blast. It makes me feel alive again. It is just so Raw with that flat four bellow from the exhaust.
Loved the era Evo vs STI, the Evo was the capricious killer
I’ve always loved the Subaru WRX and STI’s, especially with the blue paint. The Subaru blue looks great 👍. They’re just some awesome looking and performing cars. Remember the STI and Lancer Evo wars from 20 years ago? At 6’4”, I’m a little too tall and big for them, though I really do appreciate them. These have a big following and people love them. Another great video, Scotty 👍
I'm 6'7 and have an evo 9 and 2020 sti they have pretty good leg space.
Much love Scotty keep emn coming
We drive our STIs slow sometimes to enjoy the atmosphere of the car, kind of like stopping and smelling the roses.
My brother had one. Hated riding in it...would make me car sick. He told me others would get car sick in it as well, he had his for a year then got rid of it.
Sounds like you guys just need a pair LOL. My wife loves how ferocious and brutal my STI drives.
@@dougcastle1785 I enjoy my 72 monte carlo instead, pulls in tail.
4:35 it's more fun... to drive a slow car fast... than it is to drive a fast car slow.
Good video 👍
True story: bought a 2009 Saab Aero XWD 6spd one of the rarest configurations in Boston to drive to its new home in Texas. My friend was tasked, took a side trip to Rhode Island and got in a wreck. Sank on it's maiden voyage.
That Aero XWD was going to be my closest brush with AWD turbo manual madness. And he wrecked it.
Love that cardinal singing in the background!🎶
I’ve always loved these cars and I’ve always dreamed of having one.
I recommend getting one. STI if you can afford it, but wrx is just as good fun
I love the WRX.
Please, Subaru. Don’t go electric. Please. Just please. PLEASE!
I wouldnt worry about it too much. The war on gasoline will be ending soon and gas cars will be around for a long, long time. Americans will demand it.
too late
They have to tho
@@gime5323 they won't sell any and they will go broke. Is that what you want?
,ive got an sti also. I never knew driving could be soooo much fun. Mines souped up. Bought it at 33thousand now its worth over 40. U are so right.
I brought mine even though I wanted an EV like Tesla...but driving stick is where it always catches my Heart.
"Sport" trim seems to always mean "the least number of options". I guess they're selling them for people that will rip everything out anyway. The Mazda5 Sport is the lowest trim level. I've seen it for other manufacturers as well.
Funny thing is, in Europe it's the other way round 🤣 Sport is often topline there.
Hate the overused term "sport" on cars. It is stupid & lazy.
“Sport” is absolutely Mazda’s code word for “base model”. Not that I’m not perfectly happy w my CX5 Sport with the manual transmission (one of the last ones in the American market w the stick shift) BUT I would have loved to get it with the larger 4 cyl. The 2.0 engine makes 155hp, it’s not terrible but it could use the extra 40hp or so that their 2.4(?) packs.
My Impreza sport limited is top trim lol 🤷
To be fair the gt86 makes 200 (I think) without a turbo. So with a turbo it probably makes as much as a new STI.
But it’s a 2 door sports car, so it should have that power as standard.
The first gen gt86/BRZ made 200/205 and had the NA version of the last gen WRX engine. With a turbo it could make similar power to the WRX but not the STI. STI has a bigger engine with a bigger turbo.
Back before the pandemic hit like a runaway train I looked at a 2012 Subaru Imprezza with the manual transmission. It had very low miles and seemed to be in excellent condition but something just wasn't right. They were asking almost nothing for it and that raised some red flags with me. I didn't get to go over it with a fine tooth comb but what I did see seemed to be OK and that kind of bothered me. I felt like I was getting hustled. I passed on it and haven't regretted it. Something was just off about the whole thing.
Prolly the head gaskets
If you buy one, what will become a collector, install customized security on them. It is not that hard to figure things out
Just bought a low km 2020 today!!
@@ashveensharma5468 Nice ... yea, I'm not into EV bandwagon. I rather bet on Toyota's hydrogen
Its their fault. They should've lowered the price so I could afford it.
🤣
Like Dodge
Nooooo way! Scotty actually said something positive about Subaru LOL
Someone at Subaru must have rear wheel drive nostalgia... hearing there's still one out there gives me flashbacks to driving in northern Illinois... in winter...
I thought Scotty hated Subaru??
We are on our 4th. Love them!!
These are great vehicles and remember the STi when they came out during the Fast and Furious days back in 03. It was a beast then however other vehicles have far surpassed it now and have done nothing to it in almost 20 years. Time for change.
I agree. But am upgrade would be nice.
Bah. I had serious buyer''s remorse when I bought a 2005 WRX. Handling was so-so and the turbo lag was awful. I eventually had it chipped, but I still wasn't too happy.
I was astounded how much better the 2015 WRX is compared to the 2005. It feels like a completely different car. I traded up immediately and I don't miss the 2005 at all.
“The Sti came out during the F+F days in 03", you're nine years too late the wrx Sti came out in 94'.
@@eyesodd But the STI wasn't available for the U.S. until 04, I think.
Good luck with the self destructing pistons. I'd get aftermarket forged ones real quick.
They made them forged after 2019 I believe
Got my wife a subaru outback and she loves it. I don't worry about her driving in weather the awd is very forgiving on wet roads.
Hey scotty! Hopefully you get to drive the new gr86/brz
Scotty: Subarus are junk
Also scotty: this sti is awesome
He never said junk overall. He said their auto trannies and head gaskets have been problematic, which is true (especially the latter.) He has regularly included Subaru in his lists of vehicles worth considering, just a couple notches below Toyota and Honda (which is consistent with my experience... And I have owned all 3...currently a Subaru)
@@ShawDAMAN you havent watched enough of his videos:)
@@IanThecrackerstacker haha I've been a subscriber for years and watch almost every vid he puts out. I get why people feel there's an inconsistency (most famously when he gave his experience of renting one) but really the majority of his references to the brand have been fairly down the middle to slightly positive with the exception of the head gasket issue and being negative or skeptical toward the CVTs.
@@ShawDAMAN The head gasket issue is now a non-issue and has been for years. He's regurgitating old talking points that don't apply anymore. He spews a lot of bad info on here actually. He is more about getting views for revenue than providing accurate and relevant information.
@@jamesg8246 you're right about the head gaskets not being an issue now, but there are plenty of older model Subarus still on the market and in people's driveways. Subaru dropped the ball on that (and with some of the more recent oil consumption issues... Nuts. Some less serious quality control issues too. No brand is perfect. Some are better than others though.) I'm a Subaru fan and current owner but have no problem pointing out the deficiencies and mistakes.
I doubt if Scotty is depending on RUclips views for money at this point in his life, but I'd say the same thing for him as I would for anyone... Just use it as a springboard to do your own research. I've put a lot of his tips to use when actually conducting repairs on my own vehicles, he doesn't do as much of that as he used to, which is fine. There's plenty of other outstanding car channels on here and elsewhere to provide balance and counterpoint
4:35 thank u scotty, couldn’t have said that better myself 😂🤦🏽♂️
Built one for my bride stage 2 cobb slightly lowered for performance. Such the fun wagon. Smiles not miles🤠
Subarus can last forever to. I know a guy who has a whole yard of old ones from the 80s and he just swaps parts around for the one that he drives regularly. One time he drove me somewhere in the rain and I was freaking out because I had no idea that a Subaru could handle that well lol.
A company is that stupid to discontinue a good made vehicle and go electrified…..I’m speechless
I think I've been watching scotty for 10 years now I dont think I'll stop
Wanted to buy a 2012 or so WRX but the prices were a joke.
But now that the roads being so bad I'm gonna get an outback
imagine meeting scotty, and then driving the car yourself instead of having him drive it smh
He didn't drive mine either lol.
Yeah I get you. You would want Scotty to drive it. Lol
EXACTLY!!!! Let him drive it and get a feel for it to really tell you what he thinks it definitely makes a difference, baffles me when people do that…
@@johnl3230 Why not? I'd consider it an honor to have Scotty test drive my car
He didn't wanna drive it haha he's like you drive so I don't crash it.
Provided you change the oil and coolant on the STI's regularly, the cars will last many years problem free. I have owned several Subaru automobiles and thought they were very sound cars. My last one was the the limited edition 2007 STI limited in gunmetal. One thing to note, the head gaskets are prone to leaking, even on brand new cars so with every coolant change Subaru automatically places two quarter size "STOP LEAK" pellets into the coolant. This is done to correct tolerances with the head gaskets and to keep the system properly sealed. I'm shocked at this and you would think that Subaru would have solved these issues over the years but they have not. The good news is that provided you follow this protocol, hopefully you will not experience any head gasket failure. Its a small price to pay for such great performance.
Where are you getting your car serviced at, which does this?
In no means is that normal or correct, the older 2.5L single overhead cam engines with the composite headgaskets had the "Subaru headgasket issue" the MLS gaskets (multi-layer steel) used on the turbo engines are now widely and universally used on Subaru engines and don't suffer the "common" headgasket failures.
I work at Subaru, nowhere in our repair guides, training, daily practice do we drop pellets or are told to, or trained to.
Seeing Scotty happy makes me happy
Great video. Cant wait on his comments on the new 2023 Corolla GR. Cheers
My Subaru has done over 400000 KMs and still going and the alternator is still original , no GM or Ford product could ever come close to this .
My ford is over 400000 kms 😂😂 any car with maintance can
My dream car 😮💨😮💨
Another great video Scotty 👍🏽
our local subaru dlr are completely incompetent. They cant even do a wheel alignment. quoted 20 hours to install a 2" lift on a vehicle, then was finally told they wont work on anything that isnt a subaru. I always wanted one for the awd feature but its just not worth dealing with these clowns.
Sorry Scotty I love your videos but I will have to disagree with you the BRZ out of the factory handles so much better. But the owner of this one changed the suspension around so it does handle better
agree. in a lot of ways the BRZ/86 can be a funner car to drive. You can really rev it to its limit and have a ton of fun without breaking the law. The low center of gravity, lighter weight, and excellent cornering also give the BRZ/86 an advantage.
I test drove an 86 last week and had no problem drifting around some corner streets. I could never quite throw around the WRX in the way I can with an BRZ/86
@@Melchiorblade7 Unstable with poor traction (based on your description).
Yeah, I think if Scotty drove both, he'd get it. The BRZ/86 is a pure sports car. After so many years of giving us mostly mundane (but reliable) 2 door sporty looks in their Celica, they finally found a way to package 2 door sports car looks with performance and handling to match. The fact that it has less HP than the WRX is utterly besides the point.
Love my wrx. Didnt want the STI's older EJ, kinda want to swap to the FA24, but that's for another day.
FA24 on this late gen STi chassis would’ve been 👌
The old EJs are incredible engines. Why are so many young people nowadays think if it's "old" it's bad??
Hi Scotty would it make sense to use something like AT-205 Reseal preemptively, maybe adding a little every few oil/atf fluid changes, to prolong the life of gaskets and seals?
Those prop rods definitely come in handy in the northern states where it gets so cold that those hood struts don’t last long 😂😂🤣🤣
Another option to Subaru, is the new Toyota GR Corolla Hatchback. It's AWD, 300HP, and has 4 doors. Pricing is estimated to be comparable to the WRX, mid- 30's for Core edition and low 40's for Circuit edition.
Uhhh, no.
No DCCD. stop comparing
Incredibly sad Subaru killed the STI. As an STI owner I’m sad as hell. I only put 93 in mine and it’s been incredibly reliable for the 11k miles I’ve owned it
Nice new lighting Scotty
I have a 13 hatch and miss the Subaru sound. I took the unequal manifold off and put a killer B on. Love the torque and heat off number two and four but it sounds like a deep Honda.
$41K…for a frickin’ Subaru.
Where is that the STI are selling for 53k to 56k and I'm not doubting it will go up and up
@@e.c.r4231 I don’t doubt it. Specialty car with a dedicated following.
Just gonna keep climbing! Secured a low km 2020 today
every car company that's trying to shove their ICE vehicles to the side in favor of EV by 2030 should disappear as well. And when they overproduce and fail to sell those I don't want to hear about a bailout, let them disappear.
People tell me they want a Tesla for the features it has.. ie come to the driver bc they’re too lazy to walk to the damn car 🤣
Fine but I don't want the government using my tax dollars to massively subsidize EVs just to interfere with the market which is similar to a bailout
I would imagine he's on an E40-E65 tune... E-40 is the safest for the fuel pumps if you're going to go with flex fuel.
Seems like car manufacturers are using the word SPORT to be BASIC. Look at the Jeep line up. The Sport Wrangler doesn’t even have power windows as standard.
I had a 2002 bug eye, loved it!
*Bug eye highfives
I don't consider any sports type car to be driven fast honestly, if I had a mustang or a challenger I'd drive slow and speed limit. People who gets sports type car and so burnouts and try to race other people are just pissing their money down the toilet. I would want my sports car to last just as long as all other vehicles well over a million miles with basic maintenance
Why get a fast car if you cant go fast and have fun? I get what you’re saying but if I want to go the speed limit I’ll buy a civic
@@xBeeGee Honestly some people find joy in just cruising and not ever pushing their fast car and thats totally fine. You cant go fast in a "fast" car legally in most situations so it can get quite stale. Thats why slow car fast is king. I can absolutely floor my 03 Civic and be within speed limit anywhere I go but my STI... nope lol
Didn’t know Scotty is from The 401. Cool to know I might’ve passed yah once or twice.
Still hanging on to my 06 Hawkeye.
After owning one for 10 years, it isn't worth the money for the maintenance, the required $700 every 30,000 miles got old after a while plus the oil issues and head gasket problem that Subaru refuses to fix just turned me off from Subaru. I went back to a regular front wheel drive and haven't missed it.
Dude. I just sold - yesterday - my 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring. I paid $36k, MSRP was $39,996.00. I sold it for $32k. This is 90% after 5 years. Tell me again how bad Subaru's are again??
Scotty is thanos of the auto world his words can bring down corporations. No one man should have all that power but he does
I would'nt let Scotty Donuts drive my new car either.
Great vid,Mr.Kilmer,as usual.
Come on, Scotty. you've always been down on Subarus, and with good reason.
Now all of a sudden you like the WRX? It sounds like a blender full of nuts and bolts,
it gets lousy gas mileage, the insurance premiums are high, the cops pull you over
all the time, you can't get to anything under the hood, its so crowded, rear wheel bearings are a bear to replace, you can't just buy one or two new tires, you've got to buy a set of four,
and on it goes. If I had to choose between the two, I'd get the BRZ, not the WRX. Its a lot
cheaper, its more fun to drive, the insurance is less, fuel economy is better, etc.
All you're going to get with a WRX, is a thick stack of speeding tickets from the troopers
who are driving Chargers with the Hemi V-8, which can outrun the WRX anyway.
I don't like subarus, but I see the appeal for New England driving. You can't get the RWD one unless you have a 2nd vehicle for snow around here. Also I think most cops will pull you over if you are speeding regardless of what you drive, I find that a disingenuous argument. The radar/lidar shows the speed WAY before they can tell what kind of car it is. That said I went with a AWD Lexus and couldn't be happier. No turbo's to worry about rebuilding at 100,000 miles and a whole lot more comfortable
Never gotten a ticket with mine lol.