Bone stock 2012 WRX. Not even an accessport, anf exhaust valves were bent at 100k miles. I chaulked it up to the 7.5k mile oil change interval the factory recommended.
@@bromando44 Ik this sounds counter intuitive but you kinda have to beat on Subarus every now and then for them to last.. helps alot with carbon deposits
You're 100% accurate about the type R not being an all season vehicle. After two years and multiple hydroplaning in the type R, I was planing on buying a 2022 WRX STI but Subaru didn't make one. Then the GR Corolla was announced but took forever to hit the dealerships. Needless to say the 2022 WRX peaked my interest and now I have a 2023 WRX. This vehicle is an all season, daily driver, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. In a few years I will buy a VA WRX STI, to join the stable. Enjoy your STI and thanks for sharing!
Ah man that’s great info, im always curious about owning a Type R cause I started off with Hondas, but I really do love the confidence these cars give me in almost any climate. And yes GRs are almost impossible to find. Congrats on your VB 💪🏼 still a car that’s fully capable in almost all conditions we drive in
What does hydroplaning have to do with whether or not it's an all season vehicle? That's more a function of tire choice/width more than anything else. You don't need AWD to drive in the rain.
@@opmike343 buy an FK8, drive in the rain and good luck 🤞. Then switch to "all season" tires and drive in the rain again. Good luck 🤞 If you have a type R and drive in the rain, would love to know what tires you ran/run in the rain? And you have a point about tires, size, and width. But I ran the stock wheel with stock tires, then switched to hankook, then switched to falken all season, and it was the same frightening experience. If I never had this experience, I would still have the type R, but I drive about 30K miles a year, and I needed a safe, all season, all weather, vehicle. Therefore AWD came to mind, and the WRX peaked my interest. Now I drive 75+ in all weather with no worries. So it's my daily.
Same! 2021 STI stock. No need to prove anything to anyone. A reliable daily perk to go to work. Only complaint is the latest infotainment firmware that limited sound adjustments.
I got my 2021 Sti last summer with only 690 miles on it! The previous owner had it garage kept, so I really found a unicorn considering the Sti’s are no longer produced. Also the RA block that it comes with is a cherry on top
definitely a unicorn! 2 years of just sitting how fortunate for you. and yes the RA block is such a good send off that no one really talks about. Congrats 🙏🏼
just bought a 2021 sti same colour, 6 weeks ago, 8 n half k on the clock and $40k later, wanted an sti since I was 20 in 2001. I'm doing reliability mods only. List; Mishi radiator, Grimmspeed Radiator Hoses, IAG AOS, Killer B thermo housing, Grimmspeed V2 BPV, IAG oil pan/baffle plate/pick up tube, and not for reliability but just because Grimmspeed pitch stop mount. I've married up a COBB Access port just for monitoring purposes only. Edit: when I wrote the above up, I did fit a 4th cyl cooling mod too. Love my car and hopefully my last car!
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼 I’ll definitely look into these reliability mods, im all for the car lasting forever. Glad you got your dream car and it’s living up to it 🤠
this is the way, 100%. I WISH i did this to my 19 sti from the start along with a reliable dyno tune. screw the warranty. spend the 800 bucks on a good tune, dyno or e tune if not able to dyno. I made it to 86k before melting exhaust valves. I put every mile on it and took great care of it. never launched. never beat or babied. oil changed every 3k and topped off inbetween. subaru told me to kick rocks (warranty expired at 85k) but now I have a IAG 750 block with a rotated 6266 making 613whp on e85. which is amazing but also not worth it. if you ever want more power... 400-450whp with a smaller turbo is perfect.
I'd recommend either Koyorad or CSF for radiators over the Mishimoto. Mishimoto quality has dropped over the years and ive seen people with leaking mishimoto radiators
Quality opening and very nice flowing video! I drive a 1998 coupe. I love my 90/2000 cars but this generation of wrx is growing on me. Going to watch your other update now! Great content!
Im never going to sell my Bluebaru STI. I had the 2017 WRX before i updated to the 2020 STI. I love the Subaru platform. Im never doing any power mods to the car. Its perfect the way it is. I get compliments on my Bluebaru all the time. Subies forever.😊
I've had a 2021 STI for the past year. It's my daily, but i like taking it to same backroads and gravel tracks for some fun. Besides a singular oil leak at my turbo return drain pipe, it has been absolutely perfect. It does everything I need it to while also being an absolute joy to drive.
I actually had that same oil leak I believe, and got my turbo replaced under warranty. This a common thing? Or just Subaru things 😂 nonetheless I love this thing and still watch reviews
As someone who has owned a 2012 WRX since new, my advice has always been buy as cheap as possible. While the STIs are great cars, I struggle to view them as a value, as they simply have always had more competition in their price range. As time has progressed the performance hasnt kept up with the competition. The base WRX only competes with the GTI and that has been the case for nearly two decades. Lastly, owners of 2.5L EJ motors please check your oil levels monthly and change your oil every 5k miles not every 7.5k miles like the maintenance schedule use to recommend.
I can understand that, everyone has different priorities and values when it comes to their money pits 👌🏼 though it’s not making 400hp as I hoped the new STI would, i still love the thing for what it is
Nice man. I was a big Subaru guy and i'm coming back full circle. Started off with my Hondas and on my 3rd S2000 as a weekend car with a TRD Pro 4runner as a daily and RS7 as a weekend date night car. Thinking about getting rid of the 4runner for another STI as a daily. My 2006 Sti was one of my favorite cars that i've owned and I still regret selling it.
you make me feel better for having 3 cars haha. But yeah man, def recommend getting one again because overtime it’ll be hard to find these mint 👌🏼 it’s so cool going back and forth with the STI/S2000. Coincidently my wife has a 4Runner rental we’re living with, whenever I go back into the STI it feels like a GT3 I’m not a fan of SUVs that’s all I’ll say 😅
@@ferdiedeleon7046 I ended up keeping everything and adding an Integra Type S lol. ITS as a daily. 4runner for camping and hauling. S2k mostly sits in the garage and only comes out for nice weather intentional fun drives. Wife dailys the Audi which is for the most part been reliable.
Ive had my 2021 STI brand new since May of 2021. I have no regrets with the purchase of the car, its fun, practical, and looks great. So far ive pretty much done either aesthtic mods/suspension. As for mods under the hood, I've only done the reliability mods such as the CSF Radiator, iAG AOS, Cyl 4 Cooling mod, and an iAG Comp Series oil pan/pickup combo. The car has been pretty much stock in terms of power for the past almost 3 years, but I plan on changing that probably in a year!
@@onsite_nate The factory oil pickup is known to fail after a while since the brazed/welded area cracks and when that happens, you drop oil pressure and will blow it up. AOS helps with the blow by from the factory pcv system. Then cyl 4 cooling mod helps with the overheating of cyl #4 which is most prone to it due to the unequal length headers that come with the vehicle. Lastly an upgraded radiator (recommend CSF or Koyorad) will help with better coolant temps, but also the oem one over time the plastic gets brittle and can crack.
Dang bro! This make me want an STI too hahah! Been looking for a pre-owned at Edmunds for months. Hope to find one in blue! Practical fun family sedan!
thanks for watching 🙏🏼 and yeah man, very usable, fun car and reliable if taken care of. World rally blue looks so good in these, good luck with your hunt
Had a Evo X MR in 2013 and a Evo X GSR in 2016. I never mod my cars to high power. I couldn’t daily the GSR because of the high rpms in fifth gear and the MR was an automatic and the transmission was expensive. Wanted a six speed car so got a STI in 2017. Never wanted a type r because of FWD. Still have it the STI. Has equal headers, 20g turbo, Recaro SR7 seats, Cusco bracing underneath, Fortune Auto coils with swift springs, Volk CE28SL and all the bushings/mounts for the steering/brakes/transmission and engine. I have it perfectly balanced for perfect low end power and a solid suspension set up.
pretty cool thought process you have here, the idea of a CTR is cool but yeah not as weather proof as these are. sick setup you have 👌🏼 appreciate the support as well
I was thinking of buying an STI (I used to own a 2015 wrx.), but I couldn't really deal with the gas mileage and the engine reliability as well. I went ahead and got a GR Corolla. It's the best of both worlds. I hope your STI will treat you well for years to come!
gas mileage is so mediocre for a turbo 4cyl 🥲 I always catch myself staring at GRs when I rarely do see them, everyone says they’re to modern day STI. congrats on yours, hope it treats you well also 🙏🏼
wish i could have gotten an STI new before they stopped making them. recently got a VB and love the FA24 but wishing every day i had those brembos and STI 6 speed! plus that dash is so much more ergonomic than my giant ipad lmao
was planning to get a new STI with the VB generation but subaru bamboozled all of us 💀 nonetheless VB is still so capable and I see them adding upgrades brakes to future trims
Don't forget the amazing STI handling, many people don't know the AWD drivetrain are completely different from STI and WRX. STI has front LSD, center active DCCD diff, and rear LSD. WRX using open front and rear diff from Crosstrek with electronic brakepad vectoring. But that FA24 is 🔥
Silver '21 STI in AZ here. Bought mine new so there wouldnt be any doubts about its history. Only issue I had so far was the Starlink module killing my battery. I work very close to home so I only have about 5k on the clock. But of course, I have that all important reliability mods list ready to go when the time comes. First thing I did was window tint. I've replaced the shifter bushings for improved feel, added a catback system and a 4th brake light. I have a pitch stop mount waiting to be installed too. Be safe & enjoy the drive.
I’m 61 years old and enjoy the shit out of my stock 2020 STI. I will keep it stock as long as I own it. It’s fast enough for going from point A to point B. I drive it 90% of the time in Sport Plus with a rear wheel bias and Track Mode on and Traction Control off. This car really shines when it’s pouring rain here in Houston. I would mess with rear wheel drive cars with much more HP when it’s raining and they realize really quick that they cannot mess with an STI when the weather is less than ideal.
Heck yeah 💪🏼 I’m on the same page as you. Car is plenty of fun for me stock, and plus I have a lot less worry with an aftermarket warranty slapped on. Vegas rains heavily as well, which is perfect for boost and that AWD really being put to use. Can’t have the same fun in my Z otherwise I’ll spin into a semi
Thank you for posting this mayne! I am on the fence between a 2019 STI or a 2021 acura integra manual tranny and a-spec w/tech pkg. Integra has 100 hp less than the sti, and the sti having hydraulic steering is a deal maker for me.
man I knew there were people cross shopping between the two 🤠 I’ve been needing to make a video on this. I personally think the STI will hold value better compared to the base integra, also if you live in crummy climates you’ll have more fun and safety in the Subaru finding a well-kept STI will be more difficult as time goes compared to the integra also
@@onsite_nate I hope to get an sti soon, in the next year for sure! I see some for 30k miles for under $29k. Not bad (i'm looking all across the US). In Texas they are 30-34k usually, even the 2019 models
Honestly that engine can hold up wit reliable mods done properly and tuning..a lot of pple blow their motors because they do too much and don’t properly mod or tune it
Look at the AWE touring mate, I'll be getting that eventually. You probably already seen it, but if not it's meant to be very respectful until you get on it then it opens up.
Thank you for this. I was actually considering the AWE vs Cobb SS, but my biggest concern is drone. But the road noise itself is already noticeable in these cars so why not 🤷🏻♂️
Hey so loveedd this video and here’s why. Great shots of the car love this thing so much and I like your color! I have a 2021 STI that I bought brand new back in May 2021. So just hit 3 years with it and let me tell you…. It’s been amazing. Mine is black! I drive the hell out of this thing! I’m at 43K miles and it’s my daily driver! I’ve done countless road-trips I’ve even slept In it multiple times with my fiancé. Car camping is possible in it! It’s been my dream car and I’m completely stock. Oil changes every 3.5K miles and it’s been nothing but reliable! I never plan to sell it and I want to keep it forever.
To all STI owners .. I got a question .. maybe once in awhile, when you stop at a light.. and when about to go .. you clutch in and put in 1st gear ...Do you guys sometimes feel the front a very very tiny noise and a bit movement when it engage? Or sometime when from 1st to 2nd, just when you please clutch and gas on, sometimes you hear the engage sound or movement ... Not sure if it's normal.. thanks
My bet is that your problem is caused by the STI’s hill stop feature or whatever they call it. Basically, the front brakes stay engaged until you hit the gas so you don’t roll back on hills. This was causing me problems as well and I disengaged it. You can find a RUclips video with instructions on how it fix it.
Delicous tuning. 19 sti injectors fuel pump and e85 tune. Car probably makes around 350. Had for 30k miles runs fine. I change my oil every 2 ro 2.5k because of e doesn't skip a beat. Also delicous tuning is the one who tuned Ken block cars and what not he has social media. Good stuff
I barely average 21 in my manual 2022 BRZ, lots of city driving but I'm not beating on it, seems like the Sti does relatively pretty well! Nice vid, I've been thinking about a WRX cause i might be moving to the northeast - but this has me wondering about a used STi - if I could find one unmodded - I'm like you, all I've done is an HKS Spec L and some camber bolts on my BRZ, I'd rather have factory reliabilty than get into mods.
oh dang that’s not too far off then, I don’t think these esp the WRX would be a dealbreaker. A used unmodified STI will be a gem as time goes on, but these and the WRX are such good cars for poor climates. And yes nothing beats factory reliability imo 👌🏼 less stress
don’t tell anyone but the Evo was actually my dream jdm rally car. they’re just so rare and not as lovable in my opinion compared to this STI. really grew to love this thing over time plus Mitsubishi seems on their way out
Leaving it stock, and reliability really depends on luck and the gas you have. Good 93 octane if everything was built right it will go for a while. If 91 is the best you have modding them will make them more reliable if done right.
@@onsite_nate I lived in CA until about a year ago then moved to AZ so I get we have the same gas. It doesn’t offer nearly enough knock protection. A pro tune helps but still. I’ve done all the reliability mods, going elh this week and installing a flex fuel kit so I can run an ethanol blend to get the octane up.
it’s either a used 2021 WRX STI or a new VB WRX in the future as my next daily, rn i have a slow auto bk1 genesis coupe 2.0T but she can be a little fun 🙃
Owned a 2020 WRX STI for a bit and while I enjoyed my time with it, I ultimately ended up trading it for a 2019 Golf R. Some things I really loved about the STI were the way the AWD system feels, going to a haldex setup in the R really feels like a downgrade and the driving dynamics are nowhere near similar. The manual trans in the STI is also amazing feeling and I loved how mechanical it felt to operate, definite downgrade in the R too. The interior space feels a bit more special, although subjective, I appreciate both for different reasons, the R is much more subdued, where the STI has more engaging visuals. Where I think the R shines though is power delivery stock for stock, the R has modern turbo response and feels very linear, now that I have tuned it is significantly more fun to drive and has a more spirited personality; I was always a little disappointed by the stock tune on the STI and the turbo lag. Quality is another area that I believe the R wins as well, from the way the doors close to the road noise levels, to interior materials; the R is a significantly nicer driving experience in my opinion. Lastly, I appreciate the more subdued exterior styling of the R, in the STI even mini vans would be trying to mess with me on the freeway, and sadly if they had a modern V6, they could prob hang with that thing too haha, the R definitely flies under the radar and gets a lot less attention, which in my case I enjoy. In summary the STI to me is a nostalgic experience since it largely feels unchanged from the earlier iterations, where the R feels like a much more modern direct injection turbo experience that can be offered in other current platforms in varying degrees. If your primary use case is DD with some fun tuning options, the R is hard to beat, as with one tune you're pretty much at 340ish WHP but if you want the JDM turbo feeling of the 2000s with some modern tech touches, the STI will be the way to go. Either way there's some good options out there these days
yeah man you totally get it. what you said sums up how I feel about this thing, definitely offers that old school nostalgic factor. looks can attract annoying peoples attention, and the speed can be underwhelming most times. I’ll definitely take a closer look into the Golf R, especially it having a DSG. Really does serve the daily driver purpose better than the STI now that I think of it. It’s just nice having the very last iteration of the STI with an ICE that keeps me glued to this thing. thank you for your insights!
Thanks for the video .. i have a 2020 sti white .. but since i worked from hom i didnt drive much and its only 4000 km and i live in BC... How much do ykj think i can sell it for?
man I think you’d get a pretty good deal tbh, perfect car for those types of climates. Here in the US that’s roughly 2500mi, so I’m guessing 41-45k USD. Basically above MSRP
Even if it's stock, don't redline it. These EJ257s can't take that abuse on a daily basis, especially since it's not a closed-deck block like a 4G63 for example. IATs are also a big factor and I doubt many STi owners even monitor this particular temp and just mindlessly get on boost
great to know. and yes I recently heard about the IATs thanks to Smeedia, no more gunning it from stop and go traffic or hot temps in general. thanks man
I’ll admit the speed and acceleration in this car is underwhelming. That being said, I think it’s a solid daily driver and that still feels special even 2 years later. It puts a smile on my face when I get back from a trip or something and jump in it. Amazing car that can be all seasons car as long as you throw winter tires on it. Honestly my only real complaint with this car is its low torque from a stop and how short the gearing is. Doing 3.5k RPMs on the highway in 6th gear going 78mph get’s pretty annoying. The fuel economy is also pretty horrible.
i agree with all of this, straight line speed and light launches aren’t too exciting but overall as a car that functions as a normal sedan it’s amazing with how it handles and carry’s its power throughout turns/poor climate 👌🏼 thank you sir
I have the same car but white and I love ❤️ it best driver car ever I have a sport exhaust and stock standard and the car is super fast stock standard it would give me bike a run for its money
xd.. anyway, consider Q300 for your exhaust upgrade, its on the quieter side. As for any upgrades or if you need any work done on your STI, i highly recommend Kaiju Motorsports.
A great video brother. I own a 2020 WRX/STI. I bought it with 9,421K on it @ Escondido Carmax in January of 2022. I drive to work everyday to Irvine CA from Oceanside Ca where ii live. All my maintenance is done @Irvine Subaru where i work.
Haha you are so true about every Altima cutting you off. 9 times out of 10. I’ll have somebody pull out in front of me and do 10 under. Even having 0 people behind me. That’s our world.
speed is all relative anyways, coming out of my wife’s 4Runner rental into this and it feels like a rocket. handling, feel and grip on this thing is a whole different beast compared to its competition
It’s a car that’ll leave you broke when the time comes. I’m 15k into my Wrx and probably spent another 15-20k on insurance in the 5 years I’ve owned it so many regrets lol. I should have kept my Honda accord 😂
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Literally what I always tell people. Leave it alone and it runs great for a long time, just keep to the maintenance schedule.
finally someone who understands 🥲everyone has their own preferences and I respect most of them
i left my 2019 alone for 80k miles. never beat nor babied. oil every 3k and topped off inbetween. absolutely melted exhaust valves.
Bone stock 2012 WRX. Not even an accessport, anf exhaust valves were bent at 100k miles. I chaulked it up to the 7.5k mile oil change interval the factory recommended.
@@bromando44 Ik this sounds counter intuitive but you kinda have to beat on Subarus every now and then for them to last.. helps alot with carbon deposits
@@BDA0531that’s just about any car tbh. It’s good to rev it out every now and then.
You're 100% accurate about the type R not being an all season vehicle.
After two years and multiple hydroplaning in the type R, I was planing on buying a 2022 WRX STI but Subaru didn't make one.
Then the GR Corolla was announced but took forever to hit the dealerships. Needless to say the 2022 WRX peaked my interest and now I have a 2023 WRX. This vehicle is an all season, daily driver, and I couldn't be happier with my decision.
In a few years I will buy a VA WRX STI, to join the stable.
Enjoy your STI and thanks for sharing!
Ah man that’s great info, im always curious about owning a Type R cause I started off with Hondas, but I really do love the confidence these cars give me in almost any climate. And yes GRs are almost impossible to find. Congrats on your VB 💪🏼 still a car that’s fully capable in almost all conditions we drive in
What does hydroplaning have to do with whether or not it's an all season vehicle? That's more a function of tire choice/width more than anything else. You don't need AWD to drive in the rain.
@@opmike343 buy an FK8, drive in the rain and good luck 🤞.
Then switch to "all season" tires and drive in the rain again. Good luck 🤞
If you have a type R and drive in the rain, would love to know what tires you ran/run in the rain? And you have a point about tires, size, and width. But I ran the stock wheel with stock tires, then switched to hankook, then switched to falken all season, and it was the same frightening experience.
If I never had this experience, I would still have the type R, but I drive about 30K miles a year, and I needed a safe, all season, all weather, vehicle. Therefore AWD came to mind, and the WRX peaked my interest. Now I drive 75+ in all weather with no worries. So it's my daily.
Same! 2021 STI stock. No need to prove anything to anyone. A reliable daily perk to go to work. Only complaint is the latest infotainment firmware that limited sound adjustments.
I didn’t know this, but also I just learned how to program the thing to greet me happy birthday 💪🏼
I got my 2021 Sti last summer with only 690 miles on it! The previous owner had it garage kept, so I really found a unicorn considering the Sti’s are no longer produced. Also the RA block that it comes with is a cherry on top
definitely a unicorn! 2 years of just sitting how fortunate for you. and yes the RA block is such a good send off that no one really talks about. Congrats 🙏🏼
just bought a 2021 sti same colour, 6 weeks ago, 8 n half k on the clock and $40k later, wanted an sti since I was 20 in 2001. I'm doing reliability mods only. List; Mishi radiator, Grimmspeed Radiator Hoses, IAG AOS, Killer B thermo housing, Grimmspeed V2 BPV, IAG oil pan/baffle plate/pick up tube, and not for reliability but just because Grimmspeed pitch stop mount. I've married up a COBB Access port just for monitoring purposes only.
Edit: when I wrote the above up, I did fit a 4th cyl cooling mod too.
Love my car and hopefully my last car!
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼 I’ll definitely look into these reliability mods, im all for the car lasting forever. Glad you got your dream car and it’s living up to it 🤠
Don't forget a Tomei Timing Belt Guide to prevent belt whip/skip and bent valves, etc.
@@d-a-e I didn't know that was a thing thanks, I'll see if IAG have anything first though, I like their products.
this is the way, 100%. I WISH i did this to my 19 sti from the start along with a reliable dyno tune. screw the warranty. spend the 800 bucks on a good tune, dyno or e tune if not able to dyno. I made it to 86k before melting exhaust valves. I put every mile on it and took great care of it. never launched. never beat or babied. oil changed every 3k and topped off inbetween. subaru told me to kick rocks (warranty expired at 85k) but now I have a IAG 750 block with a rotated 6266 making 613whp on e85. which is amazing but also not worth it. if you ever want more power... 400-450whp with a smaller turbo is perfect.
I'd recommend either Koyorad or CSF for radiators over the Mishimoto. Mishimoto quality has dropped over the years and ive seen people with leaking mishimoto radiators
Quality opening and very nice flowing video! I drive a 1998 coupe. I love my 90/2000 cars but this generation of wrx is growing on me. Going to watch your other update now! Great content!
thanks man! Really appreciate the support and I’m glad you enjoyed 🙏🏼
Im never going to sell my Bluebaru STI. I had the 2017 WRX before i updated to the 2020 STI. I love the Subaru platform. Im never doing any power mods to the car. Its perfect the way it is. I get compliments on my Bluebaru all the time. Subies forever.😊
seems like we’re on the same page, congrats man on your upgrade 💪🏼
The biggest thing holding me back is joining the community. bluebaru?😬🤢
Just a certain stigma that comes with a Subaru I guess .
I've had a 2021 STI for the past year. It's my daily, but i like taking it to same backroads and gravel tracks for some fun. Besides a singular oil leak at my turbo return drain pipe, it has been absolutely perfect. It does everything I need it to while also being an absolute joy to drive.
I actually had that same oil leak I believe, and got my turbo replaced under warranty. This a common thing? Or just Subaru things 😂 nonetheless I love this thing and still watch reviews
Same here. I got 2018 sti with 6 miles 6 years ago. Now i have 58k miles and the car is running strong.
so good to hear man. having a car that looks and drives like it just came out of the factory never gets old ♥️
As someone who has owned a 2012 WRX since new, my advice has always been buy as cheap as possible. While the STIs are great cars, I struggle to view them as a value, as they simply have always had more competition in their price range. As time has progressed the performance hasnt kept up with the competition. The base WRX only competes with the GTI and that has been the case for nearly two decades. Lastly, owners of 2.5L EJ motors please check your oil levels monthly and change your oil every 5k miles not every 7.5k miles like the maintenance schedule use to recommend.
I can understand that, everyone has different priorities and values when it comes to their money pits 👌🏼 though it’s not making 400hp as I hoped the new STI would, i still love the thing for what it is
Nice man. I was a big Subaru guy and i'm coming back full circle. Started off with my Hondas and on my 3rd S2000 as a weekend car with a TRD Pro 4runner as a daily and RS7 as a weekend date night car. Thinking about getting rid of the 4runner for another STI as a daily. My 2006 Sti was one of my favorite cars that i've owned and I still regret selling it.
you make me feel better for having 3 cars haha. But yeah man, def recommend getting one again because overtime it’ll be hard to find these mint 👌🏼 it’s so cool going back and forth with the STI/S2000. Coincidently my wife has a 4Runner rental we’re living with, whenever I go back into the STI it feels like a GT3 I’m not a fan of SUVs that’s all I’ll say 😅
Do not get rid of your 4Runner. They will last forever without any issues. Your Audi will be a money pit before the 4Runner even feels old.
@@ferdiedeleon7046 I ended up keeping everything and adding an Integra Type S lol. ITS as a daily. 4runner for camping and hauling. S2k mostly sits in the garage and only comes out for nice weather intentional fun drives. Wife dailys the Audi which is for the most part been reliable.
Ive had my 2021 STI brand new since May of 2021. I have no regrets with the purchase of the car, its fun, practical, and looks great. So far ive pretty much done either aesthtic mods/suspension. As for mods under the hood, I've only done the reliability mods such as the CSF Radiator, iAG AOS, Cyl 4 Cooling mod, and an iAG Comp Series oil pan/pickup combo. The car has been pretty much stock in terms of power for the past almost 3 years, but I plan on changing that probably in a year!
I really should look into these reliability mods thank you for sharing. Glad to hear you’re still out there enjoying it 3yrs later 👌🏼
@@onsite_nate The factory oil pickup is known to fail after a while since the brazed/welded area cracks and when that happens, you drop oil pressure and will blow it up. AOS helps with the blow by from the factory pcv system. Then cyl 4 cooling mod helps with the overheating of cyl #4 which is most prone to it due to the unequal length headers that come with the vehicle. Lastly an upgraded radiator (recommend CSF or Koyorad) will help with better coolant temps, but also the oem one over time the plastic gets brittle and can crack.
Dang bro! This make me want an STI too hahah! Been looking for a pre-owned at Edmunds for months. Hope to find one in blue! Practical fun family sedan!
thanks for watching 🙏🏼 and yeah man, very usable, fun car and reliable if taken care of. World rally blue looks so good in these, good luck with your hunt
Had a Evo X MR in 2013 and a Evo X GSR in 2016. I never mod my cars to high power. I couldn’t daily the GSR because of the high rpms in fifth gear and the MR was an automatic and the transmission was expensive. Wanted a six speed car so got a STI in 2017. Never wanted a type r because of FWD. Still have it the STI. Has equal headers, 20g turbo, Recaro SR7 seats, Cusco bracing underneath, Fortune Auto coils with swift springs, Volk CE28SL and all the bushings/mounts for the steering/brakes/transmission and engine. I have it perfectly balanced for perfect low end power and a solid suspension set up.
pretty cool thought process you have here, the idea of a CTR is cool but yeah not as weather proof as these are. sick setup you have 👌🏼 appreciate the support as well
I was thinking of buying an STI (I used to own a 2015 wrx.), but I couldn't really deal with the gas mileage and the engine reliability as well. I went ahead and got a GR Corolla. It's the best of both worlds. I hope your STI will treat you well for years to come!
gas mileage is so mediocre for a turbo 4cyl 🥲 I always catch myself staring at GRs when I rarely do see them, everyone says they’re to modern day STI. congrats on yours, hope it treats you well also 🙏🏼
wish i could have gotten an STI new before they stopped making them. recently got a VB and love the FA24 but wishing every day i had those brembos and STI 6 speed! plus that dash is so much more ergonomic than my giant ipad lmao
was planning to get a new STI with the VB generation but subaru bamboozled all of us 💀 nonetheless VB is still so capable and I see them adding upgrades brakes to future trims
Don't forget the amazing STI handling, many people don't know the AWD drivetrain are completely different from STI and WRX. STI has front LSD, center active DCCD diff, and rear LSD. WRX using open front and rear diff from Crosstrek with electronic brakepad vectoring. But that FA24 is 🔥
I have been enjoying my 2018 50th anniversary edition. Was surprised it was un-modded, and that's the way it's staying!
nice man! mint unmodified examples might be hard to come by in the future so they could be gems 👌🏼
Silver '21 STI in AZ here. Bought mine new so there wouldnt be any doubts about its history. Only issue I had so far was the Starlink module killing my battery. I work very close to home so I only have about 5k on the clock. But of course, I have that all important reliability mods list ready to go when the time comes. First thing I did was window tint. I've replaced the shifter bushings for improved feel, added a catback system and a 4th brake light. I have a pitch stop mount waiting to be installed too. Be safe & enjoy the drive.
nice man, 3yrs later and still mint Shifter bushings sounds like a good upgrade actually
I’m 61 years old and enjoy the shit out of my stock 2020 STI. I will keep it stock as long as I own it. It’s fast enough for going from point A to point B. I drive it 90% of the time in Sport Plus with a rear wheel bias and Track Mode on and Traction Control off. This car really shines when it’s pouring rain here in Houston. I would mess with rear wheel drive cars with much more HP when it’s raining and they realize really quick that they cannot mess with an STI when the weather is less than ideal.
Heck yeah 💪🏼 I’m on the same page as you. Car is plenty of fun for me stock, and plus I have a lot less worry with an aftermarket warranty slapped on. Vegas rains heavily as well, which is perfect for boost and that AWD really being put to use. Can’t have the same fun in my Z otherwise I’ll spin into a semi
Thank you for posting this mayne! I am on the fence between a 2019 STI or a 2021 acura integra manual tranny and a-spec w/tech pkg. Integra has 100 hp less than the sti, and the sti having hydraulic steering is a deal maker for me.
man I knew there were people cross shopping between the two 🤠 I’ve been needing to make a video on this. I personally think the STI will hold value better compared to the base integra, also if you live in crummy climates you’ll have more fun and safety in the Subaru
finding a well-kept STI will be more difficult as time goes compared to the integra also
@@onsite_nate I hope to get an sti soon, in the next year for sure! I see some for 30k miles for under $29k. Not bad (i'm looking all across the US). In Texas they are 30-34k usually, even the 2019 models
Honestly that engine can hold up wit reliable mods done properly and tuning..a lot of pple blow their motors because they do too much and don’t properly mod or tune it
I believe this 🤠
Look at the AWE touring mate, I'll be getting that eventually. You probably already seen it, but if not it's meant to be very respectful until you get on it then it opens up.
Thank you for this. I was actually considering the AWE vs Cobb SS, but my biggest concern is drone. But the road noise itself is already noticeable in these cars so why not 🤷🏻♂️
Hey so loveedd this video and here’s why. Great shots of the car love this thing so much and I like your color! I have a 2021 STI that I bought brand new back in May 2021. So just hit 3 years with it and let me tell you…. It’s been amazing. Mine is black! I drive the hell out of this thing! I’m at 43K miles and it’s my daily driver! I’ve done countless road-trips I’ve even slept In it multiple times with my fiancé. Car camping is possible in it! It’s been my dream car and I’m completely stock. Oil changes every 3.5K miles and it’s been nothing but reliable! I never plan to sell it and I want to keep it forever.
man I really appreciate this feedback and your experience 🙏🏼 no issues at all huh, that’s amazing. These memes really have me paranoid
To all STI owners .. I got a question .. maybe once in awhile, when you stop at a light.. and when about to go .. you clutch in and put in 1st gear ...Do you guys sometimes feel the front a very very tiny noise and a bit movement when it engage? Or sometime when from 1st to 2nd, just when you please clutch and gas on, sometimes you hear the engage sound or movement ... Not sure if it's normal.. thanks
haven’t experienced this yet, but I’m interested in know as well
Bought a new 2018 in 2018. 50+ thousand miles in nothing like you are describing.
I have a 2020 STI with 51k on it, haven’t notice that issue
My bet is that your problem is caused by the STI’s hill stop feature or whatever they call it. Basically, the front brakes stay engaged until you hit the gas so you don’t roll back on hills. This was causing me problems as well and I disengaged it. You can find a RUclips video with instructions on how it fix it.
I love my 2017 WRX, also thinking to get a 2021 STi since it is the most complete VA STi. Wish me luck finding a good deal on STi 😂
there’s plenty out there i believe in you 💪🏼 a lot of the memes seem to scare away some people from this platform
The sti doesn't get better until u put some mods, I own a 2020 sti and with some couple of things u can make ur sti really come alive.
Trust me I am very tempted to add just 30-40hp and some sound but I need myself a solid tuner 🫠
Delicous tuning. 19 sti injectors fuel pump and e85 tune. Car probably makes around 350. Had for 30k miles runs fine. I change my oil every 2 ro 2.5k because of e doesn't skip a beat. Also delicous tuning is the one who tuned Ken block cars and what not he has social media. Good stuff
Also car is flex fuel so no need to measure or switch maps just fill and go
Proper quality 💯
thank you thank you 🙏🏼
I barely average 21 in my manual 2022 BRZ, lots of city driving but I'm not beating on it, seems like the Sti does relatively pretty well! Nice vid, I've been thinking about a WRX cause i might be moving to the northeast - but this has me wondering about a used STi - if I could find one unmodded - I'm like you, all I've done is an HKS Spec L and some camber bolts on my BRZ, I'd rather have factory reliabilty than get into mods.
oh dang that’s not too far off then, I don’t think these esp the WRX would be a dealbreaker. A used unmodified STI will be a gem as time goes on, but these and the WRX are such good cars for poor climates. And yes nothing beats factory reliability imo 👌🏼 less stress
I love the Evo 8 and 9 and want one, but I would never sell my VA STI for one. I love this car.
don’t tell anyone but the Evo was actually my dream jdm rally car. they’re just so rare and not as lovable in my opinion compared to this STI. really grew to love this thing over time plus Mitsubishi seems on their way out
Leaving it stock, and reliability really depends on luck and the gas you have. Good 93 octane if everything was built right it will go for a while. If 91 is the best you have modding them will make them more reliable if done right.
91 is the best we have here in NV. I’ll take a look into this, thank you 👌🏼
@@onsite_nate I lived in CA until about a year ago then moved to AZ so I get we have the same gas. It doesn’t offer nearly enough knock protection. A pro tune helps but still. I’ve done all the reliability mods, going elh this week and installing a flex fuel kit so I can run an ethanol blend to get the octane up.
it’s either a used 2021 WRX STI or a new VB WRX in the future as my next daily, rn i have a slow auto bk1 genesis coupe 2.0T but she can be a little fun 🙃
either are solid choices 👌🏼 haven’t tried the new VB just yet but looks are for sure growing on me
Owned a 2020 WRX STI for a bit and while I enjoyed my time with it, I ultimately ended up trading it for a 2019 Golf R. Some things I really loved about the STI were the way the AWD system feels, going to a haldex setup in the R really feels like a downgrade and the driving dynamics are nowhere near similar. The manual trans in the STI is also amazing feeling and I loved how mechanical it felt to operate, definite downgrade in the R too. The interior space feels a bit more special, although subjective, I appreciate both for different reasons, the R is much more subdued, where the STI has more engaging visuals.
Where I think the R shines though is power delivery stock for stock, the R has modern turbo response and feels very linear, now that I have tuned it is significantly more fun to drive and has a more spirited personality; I was always a little disappointed by the stock tune on the STI and the turbo lag. Quality is another area that I believe the R wins as well, from the way the doors close to the road noise levels, to interior materials; the R is a significantly nicer driving experience in my opinion. Lastly, I appreciate the more subdued exterior styling of the R, in the STI even mini vans would be trying to mess with me on the freeway, and sadly if they had a modern V6, they could prob hang with that thing too haha, the R definitely flies under the radar and gets a lot less attention, which in my case I enjoy.
In summary the STI to me is a nostalgic experience since it largely feels unchanged from the earlier iterations, where the R feels like a much more modern direct injection turbo experience that can be offered in other current platforms in varying degrees. If your primary use case is DD with some fun tuning options, the R is hard to beat, as with one tune you're pretty much at 340ish WHP but if you want the JDM turbo feeling of the 2000s with some modern tech touches, the STI will be the way to go. Either way there's some good options out there these days
yeah man you totally get it. what you said sums up how I feel about this thing, definitely offers that old school nostalgic factor. looks can attract annoying peoples attention, and the speed can be underwhelming most times. I’ll definitely take a closer look into the Golf R, especially it having a DSG. Really does serve the daily driver purpose better than the STI now that I think of it. It’s just nice having the very last iteration of the STI with an ICE that keeps me glued to this thing. thank you for your insights!
Thanks for the video .. i have a 2020 sti white .. but since i worked from hom i didnt drive much and its only 4000 km and i live in BC... How much do ykj think i can sell it for?
man I think you’d get a pretty good deal tbh, perfect car for those types of climates. Here in the US that’s roughly 2500mi, so I’m guessing 41-45k USD. Basically above MSRP
Owned 15 STI, can't bare the time (mod) effort as well $$$, from SE Asia, given up selling now with 2023 Audi RS3.
the RS3 can definitely be the “grown up” STI I love those things. Congrats man
Even if it's stock, don't redline it. These EJ257s can't take that abuse on a daily basis, especially since it's not a closed-deck block like a 4G63 for example.
IATs are also a big factor and I doubt many STi owners even monitor this particular temp and just mindlessly get on boost
great to know. and yes I recently heard about the IATs thanks to Smeedia, no more gunning it from stop and go traffic or hot temps in general. thanks man
I’ll admit the speed and acceleration in this car is underwhelming. That being said, I think it’s a solid daily driver and that still feels special even 2 years later. It puts a smile on my face when I get back from a trip or something and jump in it. Amazing car that can be all seasons car as long as you throw winter tires on it. Honestly my only real complaint with this car is its low torque from a stop and how short the gearing is. Doing 3.5k RPMs on the highway in 6th gear going 78mph get’s pretty annoying. The fuel economy is also pretty horrible.
i agree with all of this, straight line speed and light launches aren’t too exciting but overall as a car that functions as a normal sedan it’s amazing with how it handles and carry’s its power throughout turns/poor climate 👌🏼 thank you sir
I have the same car but white and I love ❤️ it best driver car ever I have a sport exhaust and stock standard and the car is super fast stock standard it would give me bike a run for its money
love these nismos in white, such a solid choice. what exhaust did you end up going with?
nice vid! looks like you shot by the uncommons!?
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xd.. anyway, consider Q300 for your exhaust upgrade, its on the quieter side. As for any upgrades or if you need any work done on your STI, i highly recommend Kaiju Motorsports.
I . to live in Vegas out in Summerlin by Redrock'' Casino on Towncenter. 😊. I didn't own a subie back then.
Summerlin is such a beautiful area with nice fun roads to drive in 👍🏼
My stock 2018 sti with 80k miles has a check engine 😢
why it gotta do that 💔
do you always shift like that in first to third gear at 4-5.5k rpm? lol just curious
you mean like skipping gears? no I never do such a thing 💀
@@onsite_nate no i meant do you always shift gears at 4-5.5k rpm?
@@onsite_nate what RPM do you normally shift gear? i notice you always shift at 4.5k-6k rpm in the video pleasee respondd
A great video brother. I own a 2020 WRX/STI. I bought it with 9,421K on it @ Escondido Carmax in January of 2022. I drive to work everyday to Irvine CA from Oceanside Ca where ii live. All my maintenance is done @Irvine Subaru where i work.
Awesome to hear that. Got a 2021
STI with 43K here In San Diego. How many miles on yours?
Haha you are so true about every Altima cutting you off. 9 times out of 10. I’ll have somebody pull out in front of me and do 10 under. Even having 0 people behind me. That’s our world.
speed is all relative anyways, coming out of my wife’s 4Runner rental into this and it feels like a rocket. handling, feel and grip on this thing is a whole different beast compared to its competition
i wouldnt mind having an sti as a secondary car but as a secondary car its out of budget lol
an RS3 and STI would be nuts 🤠
I think the car looks weird without a wing
definitely looks more classic subi with it 💪🏼
It’s a pocket rocket
sure is 👌🏼
It’s a car that’ll leave you broke when the time comes. I’m 15k into my Wrx and probably spent another 15-20k on insurance in the 5 years I’ve owned it so many regrets lol. I should have kept my Honda accord 😂
yikes im sorry to hear that 💔 that’s a pretty heft premium, all varies. so far my aftermarket warranty has saved me from all the pain and suffering 👌🏼