My 05 has been my daily driver for the last 12 years. I'm still on original clutch and it's been tuned stage 2 for 10 of the 12 years of ownership. Great overall car for almost anything and still a blast to drive. Along with routine maintenance - I've only needed to replace the brake pads 2x, rotors once and radiator failed at about 100k. That's really it as far as problems (125k miles now). What sold me back in 05 was the performance (0-60 in 4.5 secs and 13.0 1/4 mile) along with solid handling and reliability. Boxer 4 is also one of the best sounding 4 cylinder engines ever.
I'm on year three, third owner, stage 2, original clutch, 83k miles and drive it hard more than necessary. No blow by, no oil consumption beyond normal. Car is a constantly rewarding machine
gjtt question for you. So I hav been on Cobbs stage 3+ flex fuel package for 14k with no issues as well but sometimes I get scared of the power that comes with. Would you suggest that it’ll be better if I daily or on 91 oct instead for longevity? It also gets annoying going to the e85 pump quite often and heard that over time it can clog the injectors. If I run 91 oct that will almost be like a basic stage 2 set up. Oh and more of piece of mind I have the killer b holy headers. IAG oil separator and killer b oil pick up and windage tray. Let me know what you think. Thanks
Very nice, down to earth review and video. Thank goodness someone talked about owning the car vs "racing" the car. It's like we sat down and had coffee and just chatted. I see some people identify certain things as a down side with STI cars. What I wish they would say is these are the compromises you have to make to drive a "Rally car" on the streets, And you seem to convey that very sentiment.
Very good review. Best I have seen on the Impreza wrx sti. Most of the reviews out there are just "Wow guys this car is amazing no problems." This is refreshing thanks again.
Know I’m a bit late to see this video but I’m in the market for this car and I couldn’t have found a better and more honest review. You cut right to the chase, gave all the points you could about the car. Gave a little history and advice. Damn fine video man
I daily drive my 2007 hawkeye STI everyday the last 3 years. I used to have an exedy oem upgraded clutch too but after stage 2 mods on a cobb V3 and other mods including hydro powersteering delete, it was slipping. Now Im on an exedy twin disc HD ($2000) Same pedal effort but will hold 700ft lbs torque. 180,000 miles no huge problems but I do alot of maintenance. I change plugs every 30k. I putting together a built spare block just in case though. Ringland failure is like a heart attack, you just never know. Lol
God, I miss mine. And mine was 'only' a blobeye WRX. Still, 0-60 in under 6 seconds in all weathers is still quick! Blobeye STI for my next car I think.
somewhat Stiff suspension on a daily is a must for me, I have an Sti with sway bars and some other suspension mods and I really like it, even when just cruising its nice to know your in a good car :) . Only hate it when going over bumps in carparks and driveways. I drove a pulsar to work and back the other day and I almost got seasick because of the body roll, it was mental.
Wmdbro hey there! Don’t mind a little tension with my suspension either. My buddy had a Pulsar , did that roof and rear hatch come off? The Pulsar probably had the stock dampers in too w worn sway bar end links. Must have been intense.
No thanks - 200k miles on my sti and no problems with the stock tune. Nearly every engine with last longer if you keep it completely stock (barring a few engines that had major design flaws that need to be addressed)
@@skoparweaver7692 Stock tune yes, but any new diesel truck and for that matter car have super restrictive exhaust systems that with slowly kill your engine. It's like your car is wearing a mask 24/7 and I don't know anyone who performs better with a mask on. Plus a stock exhaust for a diesel truck costs 4k
Brilliant. Really enjoyed this. I have a 2007 forester Sti and agree with every point you made. You’ve given me a great idea for a forester based video for my channel too.
@@svtwrc If you still have the car (I’ve yet to fully explore your channel), then yes. Forester is a great car. My first Subaru. Check it out on my channel. Thank you.
@Kosi Caruth It all depends on the bolt on. Some intakes are too much for the factory Tune. Cobb intake keeps the ECU happy. Turbo inlets that fit like the recent Perrin are ok too with a after MAF hose.Underdrive pulley silicone hose kits and a catback exhaust front mount intercooler or ok too. Catless or high flow downpipe ,is where I would seek out a Cobb base map stage 2 . Anything beyond that is a pro-tune on a dyno, injectors ,turbo boost controller.
Check out this video for your seats, I've done this on both my 2.5i and STi and it made a difference. I've even had people who rode in my car notice before I even said anything. ruclips.net/video/KqjVAIxPSEA/видео.html
This popped up in my feed. Great video! I bought my PSM '04 STi new from the dealer in 2004. Still have it. All stock except for my Invidia catback. No problems. I still love it. But it's not my daily driver.
D Men that’s great ! Still have mine too but have my 03 WRX wagon and a Chevy Spark all electric that makes 327 ftlbs torque to keep the STi off the road . I want to keep it as long as possible .
@@svtwrc Yep, have had it since this past winter. LOVING every drive I take. This is one of those cars that every time you park, you look back and every time you go into the garage you catch yourself just standing and looking at it :P
@@cutlerchristopher yes! Owned this STi for almost 12 years and was just standing there looking at it. It’s in a garage so you only see one angle of it. Check your VIN with Subaru I found that my STi was one of the first few hundred to dock at Cherry Hill NJ. There are becoming more and more rare as most people don’t treat them right then complain if something goes wrong.
About two years ago, i sold my cam'd 2007 Corvette pushing 440 to the wheels. I promised myself that i will not get a "sports car" though a few months later, i seen a 2005 subaru sti for sale at $15k. Well i was sold on the test drive. . . I cannot believe how much torque these EJ257 puts down to all 4 wheels.
SAVAGE BOii nice always wanted a Corvette . My STi is Cobb Stage 2 tuned and it’s just nasty. They claim it’s 325hp and 350 ftlbs to the crank. I can’t get rid of it it’s so nice still.
They are a beautiful car very mechanical feel to them my one is 16years old I, replace, parts as I need to still the same clutch always wait for bleep and the red-light before I shift I, usually give it 3 minutes before I switch it off after a drive
As a former STI owner, I can't daily drive it. Especially in NJ where there are lots of urban roads having 6 gears really is a chore. No complaint about performance except for hot summers where the turbo really loses power. Compared to my 09' Acura TL which has a little bit less HP than the 04' STI, it is much better as a daily driver and the power delivery on the highway is amazing it has much better top end. Of course the STI is much better handler and acceleration. I eventually sold the STI which has damn good resale value.
Vision33r the luxury of not having to daily the STi and it’s much more enjoyable when it’s your 2nd car having the Fiesta ST as a fun commuter. Acura has great gearing for daily and are generally more comfortable than a Impreza tuned by STi. It really is all about how open your roads are.
Daily my 2002 TypeUK STi prodrive New oil and filter every 3K to 4K followed by a major once I've hit 20K I drive my car to Leeds (240 miles to and back) and Peterborough (170 miles to and back) to London (230 miles to and back with shit loads of traffic and stop go)...weekly to visit clients for works - never missed a heartbeat and hover 60 to 65mph with the occasional 150 mph blast 😈 The ride FOR ME is perfect, I can feel the grip and feel the road - strange I know but I find it comforting 🤣.. the handling is amazing and at high speed or through farmer roads... I eat snow or ice ridden roads for jokes while others fail - since owning this beast I cant use the ole "snowed" excuse any more 🤣!! Yes these cars are not cheap to run but the enjoyment I get from this ... vs my 98 manual Volvo T5R or the BMW 850, is priceless 😉😎💪🏾 Got videos on my chan 😉
Wow your car is so wanted here in America! Is that the first DCCD STi or was the Solberg Edition? They are made so well if you take the time to operate it and maintenance it right. Still in Love with mine as it always was my dream car. I’ve been into Rally WRC since the late 1990s so when Subaru brought it over we freaked! 2010 finally got mine. People are a little tired of it over here it’s in every video game every magazine but I still think it’s fire. It’s become more of a winter car for me and I’m sideways every safe chance I get on the road it countesteers and responds to my inputs so we’ll the oversteer is so controlled, same for you I’m sure it’s become an extension of you. Can’t see getting rid of it even if I rebuild it it’s so tuned and aligned and adjusted to how I like it. I’m going to check you out on YT right now I need to see the Prodrive!!
While the stars do represent the constellation as stated here, they also represent the 6 divisions that formed Subaru in the 1950s. The reason is to the naked eye, the cluster of stars appears to only have six stars-two are so close together, they appear as one big star. In Subaru’s logo, the large star symbolizes Fuji Heavy Industries and the 5 smaller stars indicate the 5 companies that merged to form FHI. FHI was incorporated on July 15, 1953, when five Japanese companies, known as Fuji Kogyo, Fuji Jidosha Kogyo, Omiya Fuji Kogyo, Utsunomiya Sharyo, and Tokyo Fuji Sangyo, joined to form one of Japan's largest manufacturers of transportation equipment. Thanks for this it video it is informative.
@@svtwrc No problem. I like their cars as well. I live in CT on a mountain and when it snows, it gets up the mountain no problem as you need AWD here (2013 Legacy, but might get a WRX as well eventually).
Great video. Looking at my 1st Sti, it's an MY05...test drove a few from stock to 330whp, and while the high Hp car felt great, I'm torn as to whether I should just get the stock car. It will be my daily , which does involve some heavy traffic at times.
Should get the hatchback or wagon then. I've owned my 2010 wrx hatch for 4 years now and never once looked at by cops. Then again.... I do live in Toronto where my wrx is a basic car compared to the Chinese kids with their range rovers, lambos and amgs everywhere lol
@@excess.subiefl0w @ that lol. Nah I moved cities not one ticket in a year now... I'm guessing the cops where I grew up were abusing their powers. I've even been speeding 85 - 90 past cops here and haven't been bothered.
I daily drove my stage 1 Hawkeye STI for 4 years. Was faultless once I replaced the head gaskets which it was sold to me faulty. I would drive it 250miles one way and back on a weekend.
The Sports Life it depends . May not want people beating on it who don’t know what they are doing. May also me crap but watch my videos on how to look for one used. ruclips.net/video/5zKBp_Cld84/видео.html
hi Wynter , the Si going to get Way better MPG but the power difference is so great . You have to rev the Si to make power and the STi will make the power at 5k RPM. The Civic is more soft and livable ,the STi is kinda a big deal to drive around.
Lol. I was watching cause I I'm thinking of getting a wrx and I could help but notice that you were on the roads I drive every day to get to work. Just thought it was funny that even on RUclips you can see something like that
Unequal length headers make the car unreliable. They heat up cylinders one and two so much that it causes ring land failure. That’s why I’ll only run equal length headers
Is that stock? Damn thats smooth. Mine is completely modded, sometimes i wish it wasn't because its either really slow, or violently fast. Dont get me wrong, its a great car, but I think I chose the wrong car for someone who drives in stop and go traffic constantly each day. The gear ratios are so short in the 04 and 05 haha
Hi Ben , the STi is bolt on with a Off the Shelf Cobb Tuning Stage 1 tune. I would love to go crazy with the motor but it runs and drives so amazing I'm not wanting to ruin that. Been There and not going back anytime soon unless the lottery is won. Daily driving these is all about the roads you drive on the most. Heavy traffic is your enemy for sure with the short gear changes. WRX is built more for comfort.
Thanks ! Yeah It’s going to be hard to find one that’s in good condition but parts are readily available still and if you can do the work yourself or have someone you know that knows what’s going on with the Subaru and the maintenance. Yes it would be amazing to drive as it has zero assists and is light weight.
Uh Alternator hi there. Do you want a WRX or a non turbo 2.5. For a first car I would look for a non turbo to maintain it easier unless you are already working on cars. Check the channel in a few days I’m making a video response to this question.
I’m new to this stuff I’m on Xbox one and I really want the whole setup (racing wheel, stick shifter, handbreak) do u have any one that’s isn’t so expensive?
Jonathan Flores ok sounds like a WRX 04 not an STi w 17k is a great deal if there is nothing wrong. It should still have the original tires w that low miles.
Hi do you have a JDM swap 5 speed then yes maybe even higher at 70mph 3,500rpm. If not 6 speed STi at 70 may see 3K rpm but 60 mph on a six speed should be around 2,500. Maybe clutch slipping in 5th 6th gear? Try cleaning your MAF sensor with CRC MAF cleaner too and change !clean your air filter?
Rudi Le Goarant hi rudi , how are your DIY skills . Any car that’s near 15 years old will need some tinkering ruclips.net/video/y2u6lzlMG3Y/видео.html .
I wish I had watched this video before buying my 04 STI as a freshman in college. HERES WHY👇👇 Bought an 04 sti with 129k on it for 15k My mechanical mishaps 1. 2nd day of ownership the radiator blew at 113mph......... cost me $400 2. ( expected) 2 months later clutch went as expected it being my first manual car, put in an ACT XTREME with a light weight flywheel as a kid in my class had a porsche 911 carrara S and I had told him by summer his Porsches ASS WOULD BE MINE. Cost me $1800 3. 4 months after ownership( my fault) Driving on highway the wheel bearing went while on a date to the cape.... she wasnt happy cost me $360 4. ( NOT EXPECTED) Bearings inside of the transmission literally exploded grenading the entire transmission. That cost me $5000 5. (DEFINITELY NOT FUCKING EXPECTED) Engine blew or well I was trying to keep up with a c6 z06 and an m4 on the highway and the oil pump had failed but the oil sensor was corroded so i never got an engine light or any warning on the dash and the turbo went first at 130mph in the far right lane. One moment I'm happy as hell living life to the fullest in a pretty foolish but fun way, next all I hear is the turbo flutter and the car violently jerks to the left, I almost went off the highway where this is no guard rail and slammed into a concrete bridge support at 130mph, while my actions of street racing were dumb, I'm pretty sure had I actually took the time to do a prebuy inspection none of this would have likely have happened. I'm just glad it happened in a break in traffic on the highway, had someone been next to me I surely would have totaled the car or worse myself. Once home White smoke was the shooting out of the exhaust and I had the car towed to a mechanic. Costed me $11,574.27 LABOUR FUCKING KILLED ME AT 130 AN HOUR I ended up putting a stage 2 iag block in and bought 2 turbos, all new oil lines, and a bunch of other new stuff just cause. When they looked at my oil it looked like the car just came from a strip club the whole thing was FULL OF GLITTER, aka metal shavings from oil starvation. I've only been able to afford such escapades because at one point I was working 80 hours a week delivering pizza making 120 a night and working at a Mercedes Benz dealership. And living at home, parents pay for my tuition, and completely refuse to pay for anything car related( I showed my mother my dream mod list 😑😑) My lifestyle was shit but bank account nice. Being a 20 year old in college I wish I would have made a better choice but having been emotionally attached to the car since I was 6 and i saw it ripping through the hills in monte carlo I JUST HAD TO HAVE IT and KEEP IT NO MATTER THE COST. This is to be the car that is parked right next to the buggati once I've finally achieved success as a reminder of where I come from and why, and what I've done to achieve and keep alive such a dream. The car is now stock( for the moment minus the short block and clutch) and I'm currently saving up for a rotated turbo kit to make 450whp, that kid with the porsche went home to china for the summer but is coming back for the fall semester, so hopefully once hes back I can be true to my word.
MrDjvas hey now ! That is a hard way to learn but at least it didn’t destroy you or your account ! Still have mine and don’t have to drive it as a daily currently it’s only sitting at Stage 2 Cobb tuned w turbo back , intake and a whole lot of upgraded suspension parts . Rally was the main reason I wanted one too and I have to say it really does the job off road and on . Still get into battles almost every time I take it out , GTO smoked me the other day but he was already moving and I tried to catch him. Some young guys in a Mini Cooper were redlining the Cooper at the stoplight across from me so I drifted the corner for them it was epic .
@@svtwrc going to school near Boston, having a manual car as a daily driver isnt exactly the easiest thing to do for obvious reasons but I was head over heels in love with the car and have found that I dont think I'll ever be able to sell it, from hooning around china town keeping up with audi S4s to driving down to rhode island and the cape, this car while not the fastest is very fun and definitely gets the job done for me. I originally bought the car for its rally heritage and its tuneablility. So far it hasnt disappointed me, minus the few mechanical mishaps but those happen ( just nowhere near as much as mine). Good video btw I wish I had watched this BEFORE buying this car. Coming from alaska I ended up just buying the car on instinct, plus I needed a car for school, rather then a well thought out plan. Saw the car for sale at a dealership while omw to some milk/ ice cream farm in dracut with parents. Asked my parents to pull into the dealership and asked a few questions, did a test drive ( moms did the driving since I couldnt drive stick at the time) and called the bank for a loan. And came back the next day and i was now the proud owner of a 2004 wrx sti. Then all the mishaps happened. But oh well I'm just glad I got one of my dream cars and I'll finally be able to enjoy her now that just about all major parts have been replaced. I'm glad you've kept your and have grown to love and take care of it. Keep up the videos man
@DVJFan I never abused it, I drove it how it was MEANT TO BE DRIVEN, the STI is a car that's meant to be taken to the track on the weekends with minimal modifications and get groceries while taking you to work and whereEVER else you wanna go. That was the entire point of the car, do I do lots of high speed runs yea sure, do I do lots of joy riding fuck yea, but the car was meant to be pushed and driven on the limit. When my car came out its competition WAS M CARS AND PORSCHES and AUDIS( a smidge far fetched with the porsches) while it didn't compete with the interior, it dominated with its performance. I dont abuse the car I drive it how it's supposed to be driven, I'm not out here doing donuts with it( anymore, used to during winter), or messing up on my gear shifts and not rev matching, I drive the car how it's meant to be driven and properly while doing so, and always will. When I buy a laferrari( future goal) it will not sit in the garage, it will have the wheels covered in brake dust and the front bumper covered in dirt and dead bugs from being driven so much.
@@MrDjvas So what's the one year update? Hope you wax the spoiled kid from china. You will always appreciate a vehicle you worked for yourself more than any rich kid who was given everything. What are you studying in school?
So when you say “cold morning” and to not crack anything cuz your rapidly heating it now. Do you mean cold as in snows on the ground or cold as in I might need a jacket
Baka bird hi ! Cold meaning near the freezing point anywhere from 40degrees Fahrenheit under sometimes I have to start the STi in -15degrees to get to work. As an example it was probably 31degrees out and my buddy took his 05 STi out and immediately romped on it redlining every gear and the Turbo blew and cracked the oil pickup tube , starved the engine of oil . When you expand something that is still in a compressed state you start to have tolerance issues it’s how an old car lighter would work. Do that to your piston rings and cylinders a few times and things will not line up anymore. Honestly there is much more on this topic all over about proper oil temps and operating temps when trying to go full boost on a cold motor.
ZYRFX the wheels are Focal and the Tires are an All Season Kumho Ecsta. It’s not easy to find Wheels that are different and pass the Brembo calipers. How’s your STi doing?
Spefic hi ! I’m from USA but know about the Liberty called the Legacy in many places. It should have the 2.5 RS motor but the Spec B has the turbo and some other variants. ruclips.net/video/y2u6lzlMG3Y/видео.html this may help as there is a part 2 that may share a lot of the same components even if its non turbo.
Hey I heard something about subie transmissions being weak? I'm looking to buy a 07 WRX and keep it stockas a daily, is this something i should be worried about?
John Christy ruclips.net/video/t9ZUzFu2nsA/видео.html stock you may be able to get away with 87 octane but you will not have the power or knock protection. I use a Cobb Tuning ECU reflash that needs 91octane but use 93 octane as a buffer , just because the pump says 93 octane it doesn’t mean that is what actually makes it into your fuel tank.
rvidal0001 some parts of North America only have 91 octane like Arizona. Cobb tuning Access Port has a tune for 91 octane that is pretty safe as long as your not over modified for the reflash map.
Yes u put regular in ur car will run like its running out of gas or has water in the tank these are high maintained vehicles if its ur daily be good to ur car they will be good to you promise best card I've ever own faster too I got a 02 with a not stalk )T-07
I got a question about my valve covers, driverside is leaking and i just changed them. I didn't put valve cover sealant in and i think that might be the issue. I also didn't torque the bolts on because the torque specs were all over the board on the internet. Ive heard horror stories of people snapping them and having to pull the whole engine. Thanks!
+Drew Vesely check out my video , I took the specs from the factory repair manual. Use RTV or order Fujibond for the leak, it's what Subaru uses to seal the rocker covers.
I drive to school and work a lot which are only about 10km. But every summer I drive about 2.5hours to go to my cottage and then 2.5hours back. Is this a good daily driver on gas and is the steering choppy. I would also like to know if the power is linear up until boost
Cody Mallett hi , the MPG is on the low side gas mileage is not very good only about 26 highway 20 city . The steering can be touchy and the power comes on later in the RPM in an STi . I think a WRX may be better for you.
SVTWRC you GET 26MPG? Damn please tell me how? my car is COMPLETELY STOCK 130k on her (04 STI ) .... I just bought mine and its my 1st manual car ( I learned on it, got it after 87 STALLS at 2am in my driveway.... neighbors hate me) but damn I only get like 10.5mpg, i only get on her about once a day. and in the morning on my way to school i got Massachusetts traffic( 15 mile drive - on highway) I drive about 35 miles 4 to 5 days a week.
Hi! I have been thinking about buying STI but i am little bit concerned about the engine. Do you think i have to worry about engine to break any day when i have it. I have heard that its good to rebuild the engine at 100k km and oils and filter around 5000km but what do you think, if i change the oil often etc, will it last? :D
Hello there!! The STi is reliable but age and prior ownership are always the issue. A compression test and dyno tuning can give a great health report to the engine. A rebuild is the way to go but there are over 200k miles on STi that are tuned and running on all stock internals. I will rebuild or swap when it comes time.
AlphaCreative would not suggest an STi as a first car . Something that you don’t mind trashing up a bit, I found that car ownership is trial and error . A WRX will be a better introduction and you can have fun modifying it but if your already working on cars and have your own tools then you just may be able to get an STi.
@@Cementgraytacoma I know this is an old comment, little thing I would consider tougher is that you have to ride the clutch a little longer since you have to get all four wheels spinning and not just 2.
No, as cool as it would be it would not be a good first car, even a wrx is pushing it, the insurance is one of the highest out there and they both take premium gas, and a car with 300hp as a first car is not a good idea, just being honest
Definitely need a tune. Any bolt on will require a tune.. If you get a tune I encourage following the exact mod list or under mod it a little. Never over mod the list and tune it. Hope this helps. These motors are extremely sensitive and if you don't tune it after mods it could go bad quickly.
So for example lets say i get a intake should tune or can i get a intake a full exhaust with downpipe and bov than tune ? Just want to be sure thats all
+Kosi Caruth the only thing you can get away with no tune is a Cobb intake for a 2004 sti only check the map notes for Cobb ,any other STi requires a tune just for intake. On a 2004 STi without a tune , Cobb Intake ,after MAF hose , catback only ,Underdrive pulley and BOV only if it's an adjustable recirculating and atmosphere vent. If you get a downpipe, the factory ECU tune is past its adjustability and you will have issues. If you want your engine to last just get the Cobb Accessport ,intake ,and turboback That's IT!! And flash to Cobb Stage 2 enjoy the car
Wow thank you for the explanation that really helped my understanding with these cars i might just look for 04 over 05 in that case thank you again for the help/reply
Supreme Bape ya I found some good ones for good prices that I definitely got my eye on... I want something sporty that isn't classified as a sports car because of insurance... got any other good suggestions
PATHPAVER ik im 2 my months late, but i drive a b5 audi s4. insurance company only charges me 87 bucks per month for insurance. but its expensive to fix so dont beat it up unless you have some money to drop
My 05 has been my daily driver for the last 12 years. I'm still on original clutch and it's been tuned stage 2 for 10 of the 12 years of ownership. Great overall car for almost anything and still a blast to drive. Along with routine maintenance - I've only needed to replace the brake pads 2x, rotors once and radiator failed at about 100k. That's really it as far as problems (125k miles now). What sold me back in 05 was the performance (0-60 in 4.5 secs and 13.0 1/4 mile) along with solid handling and reliability. Boxer 4 is also one of the best sounding 4 cylinder engines ever.
gjtt no problems with ringlands, spun bearings? That's my main concern, looking to buy one
Nope, not at all. I think it's a slippery slope beyond stage 2. So I would try and find a near stock one to cut down on the odds of issues. Good luck.
I'm on year three, third owner, stage 2, original clutch, 83k miles and drive it hard more than necessary. No blow by, no oil consumption beyond normal. Car is a constantly rewarding machine
gjtt question for you. So I hav been on Cobbs stage 3+ flex fuel package for 14k with no issues as well but sometimes I get scared of the power that comes with. Would you suggest that it’ll be better if I daily or on 91 oct instead for longevity? It also gets annoying going to the e85 pump quite often and heard that over time it can clog the injectors. If I run 91 oct that will almost be like a basic stage 2 set up. Oh and more of piece of mind I have the killer b holy headers. IAG oil separator and killer b oil pick up and windage tray. Let me know what you think. Thanks
Stay on E85 and make sure you legit check the oil every other gas up. What injectors are you running and fuel pump? Who tuned your car?
Very nice, down to earth review and video. Thank goodness someone talked about owning the car vs "racing" the car.
It's like we sat down and had coffee and just chatted.
I see some people identify certain things as a down side with STI cars. What I wish they would say is these are the compromises you have to make to drive a "Rally car" on the streets, And you seem to convey that very sentiment.
Why does this guy sound like lightning McQueen
Matteo Walker because he is
Matteo Walker "Wow."
I just died 😂😂
Or Jason lee , from my name is Earl
So everyone is going to ignore that he dropped his camera at the end lmaoo . Good vid tho
O4-05 best years for a sti excluding a 22b in my opinion
They are solid, agreed but GD 2002 are the greatest 😉
You NEED to do A, How to drive a Subaru 2004 and when’s best to change parts and oils.
Love it
JaySubi53 hey thanks , looks like a request . Stay tuned I’m working on it .
SVTWRC top guy
tbh most legit car review ive seen.
A Haunter thanks so much. There was a lot to cover and a part two may be coming out shortly as I found more points to talk about.
This is factual
@@svtwrc Subie wooo Club wazup 🎧💯
Very good review. Best I have seen on the Impreza wrx sti. Most of the reviews out there are just "Wow guys this car is amazing no problems." This is refreshing thanks again.
CommunistRaccoonDog thanks . Tried an honest approach . May have a part 2 out soon I’m working on it.
Know I’m a bit late to see this video but I’m in the market for this car and I couldn’t have found a better and more honest review. You cut right to the chase, gave all the points you could about the car. Gave a little history and advice. Damn fine video man
Caynon Artibee thanks so much it’s an old video , wish the pics were better . The vid still gets around 500 views a day it’s 🥜.
I daily drive my 2007 hawkeye STI everyday the last 3 years. I used to have an exedy oem upgraded clutch too but after stage 2 mods on a cobb V3 and other mods including hydro powersteering delete, it was slipping. Now Im on an exedy twin disc HD ($2000) Same pedal effort but will hold 700ft lbs torque. 180,000 miles no huge problems but I do alot of maintenance. I change plugs every 30k. I putting together a built spare block just in case though. Ringland failure is like a heart attack, you just never know. Lol
I like when youtube subtitles the sound of subaru as music
God, I miss mine. And mine was 'only' a blobeye WRX. Still, 0-60 in under 6 seconds in all weathers is still quick!
Blobeye STI for my next car I think.
somewhat Stiff suspension on a daily is a must for me, I have an Sti with sway bars and some other suspension mods and I really like it, even when just cruising its nice to know your in a good car :) . Only hate it when going over bumps in carparks and driveways. I drove a pulsar to work and back the other day and I almost got seasick because of the body roll, it was mental.
Wmdbro hey there! Don’t mind a little tension with my suspension either. My buddy had a Pulsar , did that roof and rear hatch come off? The Pulsar probably had the stock dampers in too w worn sway bar end links. Must have been intense.
beautiful car
Any stock car tune isn't the best, a conservative pro tune is really how you make your car last.
No thanks - 200k miles on my sti and no problems with the stock tune. Nearly every engine with last longer if you keep it completely stock (barring a few engines that had major design flaws that need to be addressed)
@@skoparweaver7692 Stock tune yes, but any new diesel truck and for that matter car have super restrictive exhaust systems that with slowly kill your engine. It's like your car is wearing a mask 24/7 and I don't know anyone who performs better with a mask on. Plus a stock exhaust for a diesel truck costs 4k
i’m getting one soon and i’m almost done with my junior year of high school and i just can’t wait to pull up to school with it senior year man
check my videos so you can get a nice one and enjoy it. let me know if you need any help.
Favorite channel, love the sti review, just bought an 2004 sti and need every advice I can get.
Thanks for the kind remark! The STi is a great buy ,congrats. Anything else you want to see about the car i can try to make a video.
Thank you for the great review McQueen.
straight from Radiator Springs !!!
Brilliant. Really enjoyed this. I have a 2007 forester Sti and agree with every point you made. You’ve given me a great idea for a forester based video for my channel too.
Glad it helped you out should I make a follow up? Forester STi i always wanted.
@@svtwrc If you still have the car (I’ve yet to fully explore your channel), then yes.
Forester is a great car. My first Subaru. Check it out on my channel.
Thank you.
@@rev-you1975 i will check your channel out and yes I still have it it’s on my 14th year of ownership .
@@svtwrc Pity we can’t hook up. Glad you’ve still got your car.
I sold my 17 focus RS for an 06 sti. Yes cars will make you crazy.
rvidal0001 nice use thicker oil. I have closed deck block and I run 10/40. Have 25 k on new motor
@Kosi Caruth It all depends on the bolt on. Some intakes are too much for the factory Tune. Cobb intake keeps the ECU happy. Turbo inlets that fit like the recent Perrin are ok too with a after MAF hose.Underdrive pulley silicone hose kits and a catback exhaust front mount intercooler or ok too. Catless or high flow downpipe ,is where I would seek out a Cobb base map stage 2 . Anything beyond that is a pro-tune on a dyno, injectors ,turbo boost controller.
Check out this video for your seats, I've done this on both my 2.5i and STi and it made a difference. I've even had people who rode in my car notice before I even said anything.
ruclips.net/video/KqjVAIxPSEA/видео.html
for some reason , some messages hide from me on RUclips in different folders . Just found this 10 months later. checking out the seat mod now.
This popped up in my feed.
Great video! I bought my PSM '04 STi new from the dealer in 2004. Still have it. All stock except for my Invidia catback. No problems. I still love it. But it's not my daily driver.
D Men that’s great ! Still have mine too but have my 03 WRX wagon and a Chevy Spark all electric that makes 327 ftlbs torque to keep the STi off the road . I want to keep it as long as possible .
'Dinner plate rotors' hahahaha
I'm shipping a 2004 STI from Anchorage... I definitely resonate with the 'abandon all reason to own it' bit :P
wow did you ever get it?
@@svtwrc Yep, have had it since this past winter. LOVING every drive I take. This is one of those cars that every time you park, you look back and every time you go into the garage you catch yourself just standing and looking at it :P
@@cutlerchristopher yes! Owned this STi for almost 12 years and was just standing there looking at it. It’s in a garage so you only see one angle of it. Check your VIN with Subaru I found that my STi was one of the first few hundred to dock at Cherry Hill NJ. There are becoming more and more rare as most people don’t treat them right then complain if something goes wrong.
About two years ago, i sold my cam'd 2007 Corvette pushing 440 to the wheels. I promised myself that i will not get a "sports car" though a few months later, i seen a 2005 subaru sti for sale at $15k. Well i was sold on the test drive. . . I cannot believe how much torque these EJ257 puts down to all 4 wheels.
SAVAGE BOii nice always wanted a Corvette . My STi is Cobb Stage 2 tuned and it’s just nasty. They claim it’s 325hp and 350 ftlbs to the crank. I can’t get rid of it it’s so nice still.
The res on those .pngs are pretty sick
They are a beautiful car very mechanical feel to them my one is 16years old I, replace, parts as I need to still the same clutch always wait for bleep and the red-light before I shift I, usually give it 3 minutes before I switch it off after a drive
Nice !! just took mine out in the snow sideways. Still love it.
I love it, always flexing on the civilians. I actually wish my commute to work was longer so I could drive longer.
As a former STI owner, I can't daily drive it. Especially in NJ where there are lots of urban roads having 6 gears really is a chore.
No complaint about performance except for hot summers where the turbo really loses power. Compared to my 09' Acura TL which has a little bit less HP than the 04' STI, it is much better as a daily driver and the power delivery on the highway is amazing it has much better top end. Of course the STI is much better handler and acceleration. I eventually sold the STI which has damn good resale value.
Vision33r the luxury of not having to daily the STi and it’s much more enjoyable when it’s your 2nd car having the Fiesta ST as a fun commuter. Acura has great gearing for daily and are generally more comfortable than a Impreza tuned by STi. It really is all about how open your roads are.
I have one as my DD. YES.
YES.
DO IT.
Daily my 2002 TypeUK STi prodrive
New oil and filter every 3K to 4K followed by a major once I've hit 20K
I drive my car to Leeds (240 miles to and back) and Peterborough (170 miles to and back) to London (230 miles to and back with shit loads of traffic and stop go)...weekly to visit clients for works - never missed a heartbeat and hover 60 to 65mph with the occasional 150 mph blast 😈
The ride FOR ME is perfect, I can feel the grip and feel the road - strange I know but I find it comforting 🤣.. the handling is amazing and at high speed or through farmer roads... I eat snow or ice ridden roads for jokes while others fail - since owning this beast I cant use the ole "snowed" excuse any more 🤣!!
Yes these cars are not cheap to run but the enjoyment I get from this ... vs my 98 manual Volvo T5R or the BMW 850, is priceless 😉😎💪🏾
Got videos on my chan 😉
Wow your car is so wanted here in America! Is that the first DCCD STi or was the Solberg Edition? They are made so well if you take the time to operate it and maintenance it right. Still in Love with mine as it always was my dream car. I’ve been into Rally WRC since the late 1990s so when Subaru brought it over we freaked! 2010 finally got mine. People are a little tired of it over here it’s in every video game every magazine but I still think it’s fire. It’s become more of a winter car for me and I’m sideways every safe chance I get on the road it countesteers and responds to my inputs so we’ll the oversteer is so controlled, same for you I’m sure it’s become an extension of you. Can’t see getting rid of it even if I rebuild it it’s so tuned and aligned and adjusted to how I like it. I’m going to check you out on YT right now I need to see the Prodrive!!
This review is awesome, I feel like I don’t have to invest some time, I can just listen lol
dexter tolentino Part 2 goes into some things overlooked. Thanks for the kind words. Thanks for what you do.
While the stars do represent the constellation as stated here, they also represent the 6 divisions that formed Subaru in the 1950s. The reason is to the naked eye, the cluster of stars appears to only have six stars-two are so close together, they appear as one big star. In Subaru’s logo, the large star symbolizes Fuji Heavy Industries and the 5 smaller stars indicate the 5 companies that merged to form FHI. FHI was incorporated on July 15, 1953, when five Japanese companies, known as Fuji Kogyo, Fuji Jidosha Kogyo, Omiya Fuji Kogyo, Utsunomiya Sharyo, and Tokyo Fuji Sangyo, joined to form one of Japan's largest manufacturers of transportation equipment. Thanks for this it video it is informative.
Really great historic info ! Thanks for sharing that . I love Subaru!
@@svtwrc No problem. I like their cars as well. I live in CT on a mountain and when it snows, it gets up the mountain no problem as you need AWD here (2013 Legacy, but might get a WRX as well eventually).
Sam S nice the AWD is a must for me for getting to work. I had a 06 WRX and traded it in in 2010 for this STi and it’s been incredible.
Great video. Looking at my 1st Sti, it's an MY05...test drove a few from stock to 330whp, and while the high Hp car felt great, I'm torn as to whether I should just get the stock car. It will be my daily , which does involve some heavy traffic at times.
Cornell John
8 months on... did you get one?
Bad daily cop magnet two tickets in two months I've had... I love it might garage mine and buy a 350z.
scott horton where do u live lma
scott horton I’m from Cali where the emissions is crazy
Should get the hatchback or wagon then. I've owned my 2010 wrx hatch for 4 years now and never once looked at by cops. Then again.... I do live in Toronto where my wrx is a basic car compared to the Chinese kids with their range rovers, lambos and amgs everywhere lol
@@excess.subiefl0w @ that lol. Nah I moved cities not one ticket in a year now... I'm guessing the cops where I grew up were abusing their powers. I've even been speeding 85 - 90 past cops here and haven't been bothered.
Such great tips and excellent review
Drew and Ny’s Journey thanks for watching .
Glad I ran into your video, theres an 04 sti at my local dealership with baby miles and they want 24 for it I'm just deciding on pulling the trigger.
Check out my other videos for the 04 STi. Thanks let us know if you get that STi!
Did you pull the trigger? How did it go?
I daily drove my stage 1 Hawkeye STI for 4 years. Was faultless once I replaced the head gaskets which it was sold to me faulty. I would drive it 250miles one way and back on a weekend.
Ruined my hearing though 🙉
they last when treated right.
The opening is so correct, I started by looking for a TL type s around $8k, I ended up dailying a much much more expensive sti
Wei Wang yup , Subaru will get ya.
Great video! Looking to add an STI to my garage someday soon
7:29 I thought that guy was headed straight for him lol
The Sports Life watch out !!! You always keep an extra eye out driving your iconic rally car for the road !
@@svtwrc getting a wrx sti 2005 this week, cannot wait!
The Sports Life congrats ! Any questions let me know check the playlist for more info .
SVTWRC the guy has one that’s been looked after but doesn’t want people test driving it , is that a big red flag
The Sports Life it depends . May not want people beating on it who don’t know what they are doing. May also me crap but watch my videos on how to look for one used.
ruclips.net/video/5zKBp_Cld84/видео.html
Very helpful. Deciding between this and the 2008 civic si
hi Wynter , the Si going to get Way better MPG but the power difference is so great . You have to rev the Si to make power and the STi will make the power at 5k RPM. The Civic is more soft and livable ,the STi is kinda a big deal to drive around.
thats me rn... what did you decide on?
4K graphics😍😍
Lol. I was watching cause I I'm thinking of getting a wrx and I could help but notice that you were on the roads I drive every day to get to work. Just thought it was funny that even on RUclips you can see something like that
cipressmg there are a few Dutchess County peeps on here as well . It is funny seeing familiar sights on Ytube.
Rip GoPro haha great video though, thinking of buying an 05 tomorrow
Reliable until your headgasket says peace out
Unequal length headers make the car unreliable. They heat up cylinders one and two so much that it causes ring land failure. That’s why I’ll only run equal length headers
This guy just murdered me and my whole family in the first 15 seconds.
GeronimoJak the Town and Country is a excellent vehicle . Top Gear does a fantastic torture test on it. Lol
@@svtwrc I was initially looking at a $5000 daily. Now I'm considering financing a 10,000 WRX with 120k miles on it. I'm being very called out.
The mpg is better than my 1998 Legacy Outback which gets 18 mpg avg
Is that stock? Damn thats smooth. Mine is completely modded, sometimes i wish it wasn't because its either really slow, or violently fast. Dont get me wrong, its a great car, but I think I chose the wrong car for someone who drives in stop and go traffic constantly each day. The gear ratios are so short in the 04 and 05 haha
Hi Ben , the STi is bolt on with a Off the Shelf Cobb Tuning Stage 1 tune. I would love to go crazy with the motor but it runs and drives so amazing I'm not wanting to ruin that. Been There and not going back anytime soon unless the lottery is won. Daily driving these is all about the roads you drive on the most. Heavy traffic is your enemy for sure with the short gear changes. WRX is built more for comfort.
agreed 100
What do you mean by really slow or really fast lol.What mods did you have and what kind of mileage did you get?
in 2022 would you still recommend one of these? Great video by the way bro
Thanks ! Yeah It’s going to be hard to find one that’s in good condition but parts are readily available still and if you can do the work yourself or have someone you know that knows what’s going on with the Subaru and the maintenance. Yes it would be amazing to drive as it has zero assists and is light weight.
What have you done to your front bumper? Looks like skyline insert in the middle. I like it, can you give some info?
"Who gives a crab about the interior? " 🤣🤣
Quite a lot of people daily sti’s
Gorgeous 😍 cars
Thanks 🙏
Would a bug eye be a decent first car? In terms of reliability, comfortability, and daily driving
Uh Alternator hi there. Do you want a WRX or a non turbo 2.5. For a first car I would look for a non turbo to maintain it easier unless you are already working on cars. Check the channel in a few days I’m making a video response to this question.
Bug eyes are cool. Make sure power steering pump, timing belts, head gasket and tires are all good. Maintenance is a beast on these.
STi awesome car. I drive a WRX 2003 🙂 you can hear on my channel.
will check it out
"high resell value"
eazy E-" I don't think so"
www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools/subaru/impreza/2004/2004-subaru-impreza 2004 STi 33% increase in resale value prove them wrong
has anyone got an idea of how many miles the car will get to without a crazy amount of money put into it if the previous owner had treated it right?
I’m new to this stuff I’m on Xbox one and I really want the whole setup (racing wheel, stick shifter, handbreak) do u have any one that’s isn’t so expensive?
I want this car so bad
very good video!
Liam Shimabukuro Thanks you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
@@svtwrc I been saving for a while to get an wrx sti、I can't wait to get one!
Subi forever
Fernando R oh yeah !!! Still have it and don’t plan to get rid of it. Winter is coming !
I also had a corolla s 2010 as a first car then said fuck it and got my 2004 sti right after that
WOW thats a HUGE jump in performance. how is it going?
15:39
Are you located in the Fishkill area? I always go to wash my Subaru wrx up there!
Cristian Merchan hi, yes that’s the Fishkill area. We can meet up there some day, would love to see the WRX.
Petter Solberg ❤️
yes one of the greatest
I want subaru to be my first car
Your awesome
wrx would be more of a daily than an sti imo
Johnk you have to really want and would use the DCCD , 6 speed STi only 5 speed in older WRX. It’s all about what you want to own.
@@svtwrc true, i mean if i had the money for an sti it would be the obvious choice hehe
I found an 04 with 17k miles for 7,000 is that a good deal?
Luke Mehl fuck yeah where at
Jonathan Flores ok sounds like a WRX 04 not an STi w 17k is a great deal if there is nothing wrong. It should still have the original tires w that low miles.
Fuck yea
Sounds like you found a base model Impreza lol.
Is it normal for 2005 Subaru sti to be at 3000 rpm while going 60-70 on freeway
Hi do you have a JDM swap 5 speed then yes maybe even higher at 70mph 3,500rpm. If not 6 speed STi at 70 may see 3K rpm but 60 mph on a six speed should be around 2,500. Maybe clutch slipping in 5th 6th gear? Try cleaning your MAF sensor with CRC MAF cleaner too and change !clean your air filter?
yes on 5 and 6 speeds
Do you still own this beast!?
SkipperFPS sure do ! It’s at 125k still on stock internals but turbo back w Stage w Cobb and runs fantastic.
Oh man really tempted to put my hands on a 05 sti for 9800 USD, 92,000 klick. Should I ?! :O
Rudi Le Goarant hi rudi , how are your DIY skills . Any car that’s near 15 years old will need some tinkering ruclips.net/video/y2u6lzlMG3Y/видео.html .
Hey a quick question where I live it does not snow would I still have to warm up the turbo
even if its hot out, its never a bad idea to let everything warm up before boosting it.
Epcot1986EO Cheers
George Barber it's SVTWRC ,I replied from my other channel by mistake
Epcot1986EO ok all good thanks
I wish I had watched this video before buying my 04 STI as a freshman in college. HERES WHY👇👇
Bought an 04 sti with 129k on it for 15k
My mechanical mishaps
1.
2nd day of ownership the radiator blew at 113mph......... cost me $400
2.
( expected)
2 months later clutch went as expected it being my first manual car, put in an ACT XTREME with a light weight flywheel as a kid in my class had a porsche 911 carrara S and I had told him by summer his Porsches ASS WOULD BE MINE.
Cost me $1800
3.
4 months after ownership( my fault)
Driving on highway the wheel bearing went while on a date to the cape.... she wasnt happy cost me $360
4.
( NOT EXPECTED)
Bearings inside of the transmission literally exploded grenading the entire transmission. That cost me $5000
5.
(DEFINITELY NOT FUCKING EXPECTED)
Engine blew or well I was trying to keep up with a c6 z06 and an m4 on the highway and the oil pump had failed but the oil sensor was corroded so i never got an engine light or any warning on the dash and the turbo went first at 130mph in the far right lane. One moment I'm happy as hell living life to the fullest in a pretty foolish but fun way, next all I hear is the turbo flutter and the car violently jerks to the left, I almost went off the highway where this is no guard rail and slammed into a concrete bridge support at 130mph, while my actions of street racing were dumb, I'm pretty sure had I actually took the time to do a prebuy inspection none of this would have likely have happened. I'm just glad it happened in a break in traffic on the highway, had someone been next to me I surely would have totaled the car or worse myself. Once home White smoke was the shooting out of the exhaust and I had the car towed to a mechanic.
Costed me $11,574.27
LABOUR FUCKING KILLED ME AT 130 AN HOUR
I ended up putting a stage 2 iag block in and bought 2 turbos, all new oil lines, and a bunch of other new stuff just cause. When they looked at my oil it looked like the car just came from a strip club the whole thing was FULL OF GLITTER, aka metal shavings from oil starvation.
I've only been able to afford such escapades because at one point I was working 80 hours a week delivering pizza making 120 a night and working at a Mercedes Benz dealership. And living at home, parents pay for my tuition, and completely refuse to pay for anything car related( I showed my mother my dream mod list 😑😑) My lifestyle was shit but bank account nice. Being a 20 year old in college I wish I would have made a better choice but having been emotionally attached to the car since I was 6 and i saw it ripping through the hills in monte carlo I JUST HAD TO HAVE IT and KEEP IT NO MATTER THE COST.
This is to be the car that is parked right next to the buggati once I've finally achieved success as a reminder of where I come from and why, and what I've done to achieve and keep alive such a dream.
The car is now stock( for the moment minus the short block and clutch) and I'm currently saving up for a rotated turbo kit to make 450whp, that kid with the porsche went home to china for the summer but is coming back for the fall semester, so hopefully once hes back I can be true to my word.
MrDjvas hey now ! That is a hard way to learn but at least it didn’t destroy you or your account ! Still have mine and don’t have to drive it as a daily currently it’s only sitting at Stage 2 Cobb tuned w turbo back , intake and a whole lot of upgraded suspension parts . Rally was the main reason I wanted one too and I have to say it really does the job off road and on . Still get into battles almost every time I take it out , GTO smoked me the other day but he was already moving and I tried to catch him. Some young guys in a Mini Cooper were redlining the Cooper at the stoplight across from me so I drifted the corner for them it was epic .
@@svtwrc going to school near Boston, having a manual car as a daily driver isnt exactly the easiest thing to do for obvious reasons but I was head over heels in love with the car and have found that I dont think I'll ever be able to sell it, from hooning around china town keeping up with audi S4s to driving down to rhode island and the cape, this car while not the fastest is very fun and definitely gets the job done for me. I originally bought the car for its rally heritage and its tuneablility. So far it hasnt disappointed me, minus the few mechanical mishaps but those happen ( just nowhere near as much as mine). Good video btw I wish I had watched this BEFORE buying this car. Coming from alaska I ended up just buying the car on instinct, plus I needed a car for school, rather then a well thought out plan. Saw the car for sale at a dealership while omw to some milk/ ice cream farm in dracut with parents. Asked my parents to pull into the dealership and asked a few questions, did a test drive ( moms did the driving since I couldnt drive stick at the time) and called the bank for a loan. And came back the next day and i was now the proud owner of a 2004 wrx sti. Then all the mishaps happened.
But oh well I'm just glad I got one of my dream cars and I'll finally be able to enjoy her now that just about all major parts have been replaced. I'm glad you've kept your and have grown to love and take care of it. Keep up the videos man
MrDjvas if you have any issues the channel has so many videos on the STi it can get you out of trouble .
@DVJFan I never abused it, I drove it how it was MEANT TO BE DRIVEN, the STI is a car that's meant to be taken to the track on the weekends with minimal modifications and get groceries while taking you to work and whereEVER else you wanna go.
That was the entire point of the car, do I do lots of high speed runs yea sure, do I do lots of joy riding fuck yea, but the car was meant to be pushed and driven on the limit. When my car came out its competition WAS M CARS AND PORSCHES and AUDIS( a smidge far fetched with the porsches) while it didn't compete with the interior, it dominated with its performance.
I dont abuse the car I drive it how it's supposed to be driven, I'm not out here doing donuts with it( anymore, used to during winter), or messing up on my gear shifts and not rev matching, I drive the car how it's meant to be driven and properly while doing so, and always will.
When I buy a laferrari( future goal) it will not sit in the garage, it will have the wheels covered in brake dust and the front bumper covered in dirt and dead bugs from being driven so much.
@@MrDjvas So what's the one year update? Hope you wax the spoiled kid from china. You will always appreciate a vehicle you worked for yourself more than any rich kid who was given everything. What are you studying in school?
So when you say “cold morning” and to not crack anything cuz your rapidly heating it now. Do you mean cold as in snows on the ground or cold as in I might need a jacket
Baka bird hi ! Cold meaning near the freezing point anywhere from 40degrees Fahrenheit under sometimes I have to start the STi in -15degrees to get to work. As an example it was probably 31degrees out and my buddy took his 05 STi out and immediately romped on it redlining every gear and the Turbo blew and cracked the oil pickup tube , starved the engine of oil . When you expand something that is still in a compressed state you start to have tolerance issues it’s how an old car lighter would work. Do that to your piston rings and cylinders a few times and things will not line up anymore. Honestly there is much more on this topic all over about proper oil temps and operating temps when trying to go full boost on a cold motor.
what tires/ wheels do you have on the car in this video? I have an 04 sti too!
ZYRFX the wheels are Focal and the Tires are an All Season Kumho Ecsta. It’s not easy to find Wheels that are different and pass the Brembo calipers. How’s your STi doing?
Looking at getting a 2005 subaru liberty for first car??? Opinion
Spefic hi ! I’m from USA but know about the Liberty called the Legacy in many places. It should have the 2.5 RS motor but the Spec B has the turbo and some other variants. ruclips.net/video/y2u6lzlMG3Y/видео.html this may help as there is a part 2 that may share a lot of the same components even if its non turbo.
@@svtwrc thanks bro
Hey I heard something about subie transmissions being weak? I'm looking to buy a 07 WRX and keep it stockas a daily, is this something i should be worried about?
The 07 WRX has the 5 speed manual . Stock you should be ok , the stories you may have heard are from modified WRX that go well over the stock TQ.
svtwrc ok thanks a lot!
+Een Rookworst the WRX is an amazing car , have fun with it if you get one.
do u have to use premium gas or can u use regular???
John Christy ruclips.net/video/t9ZUzFu2nsA/видео.html stock you may be able to get away with 87 octane but you will not have the power or knock protection. I use a Cobb Tuning ECU reflash that needs 91octane but use 93 octane as a buffer , just because the pump says 93 octane it doesn’t mean that is what actually makes it into your fuel tank.
rvidal0001 some parts of North America only have 91 octane like Arizona. Cobb tuning Access Port has a tune for 91 octane that is pretty safe as long as your not over modified for the reflash map.
Yes u put regular in ur car will run like its running out of gas or has water in the tank these are high maintained vehicles if its ur daily be good to ur car they will be good to you promise best card I've ever own faster too I got a 02 with a not stalk )T-07
My dad uses his as a Daley fuck me it's fast
How many miles she got? Im at 170k on my 03 wrx
115k it's been my daily driver on and off.
I got a question about my valve covers, driverside is leaking and i just changed them. I didn't put valve cover sealant in and i think that might be the issue. I also didn't torque the bolts on because the torque specs were all over the board on the internet. Ive heard horror stories of people snapping them and having to pull the whole engine. Thanks!
Drew Vesely hey man you definently need to put sealant when putting your covers back on
+Drew Vesely check out my video , I took the specs from the factory repair manual. Use RTV or order Fujibond for the leak, it's what Subaru uses to seal the rocker covers.
I drive to school and work a lot which are only about 10km. But every summer I drive about 2.5hours to go to my cottage and then 2.5hours back. Is this a good daily driver on gas and is the steering choppy. I would also like to know if the power is linear up until boost
Cody Mallett hi , the MPG is on the low side gas mileage is not very good only about 26 highway 20 city . The steering can be touchy and the power comes on later in the RPM in an STi . I think a WRX may be better for you.
SVTWRC you GET 26MPG? Damn please tell me how?
my car is COMPLETELY STOCK 130k on her (04 STI ) .... I just bought mine and its my 1st manual car ( I learned on it, got it after 87 STALLS at 2am in my driveway.... neighbors hate me) but damn I only get like 10.5mpg, i only get on her about once a day. and in the morning on my way to school i got Massachusetts traffic( 15 mile drive - on highway) I drive about 35 miles 4 to 5 days a week.
Hi! I have been thinking about buying STI but i am little bit concerned about the engine. Do you think i have to worry about engine to break any day when i have it. I have heard that its good to rebuild the engine at 100k km and oils and filter around 5000km but what do you think, if i change the oil often etc, will it last? :D
Hello there!! The STi is reliable but age and prior ownership are always the issue. A compression test and dyno tuning can give a great health report to the engine. A rebuild is the way to go but there are over 200k miles on STi that are tuned and running on all stock internals. I will rebuild or swap when it comes time.
Thanks! :)
my subi only get 102octane fuel
Germany? :)
ARAL 102 :P yes
Yea, i knew it :D Here in finland you have shell V-power and thats 99 octane.
Mirppa_Perkele Lol ironically, it's not called boxer-power
That"s marketing. Real octane number can't be higher than 100. Look up the definition and you will understand.
Subaru best Waifu
Not a bad review.. but please God do not ever put less then 91 in these cars.
Put 93 octane if you can and tune it for 91 . Knock protection all day long! That 93 isn’t really 93 by the time you pump it.
What rims are those
cheap Focal winter wheels to get trashed. got them on tire Rack
Good car as a 1st car when you're 18?
AlphaCreative would not suggest an STi as a first car . Something that you don’t mind trashing up a bit, I found that car ownership is trial and error . A WRX will be a better introduction and you can have fun modifying it but if your already working on cars and have your own tools then you just may be able to get an STi.
SVTWRC what about the sti for a first manual car? I’m familiar with manual but obviously not the best. I heard subis can be tough to drive?
@@Cementgraytacoma I know this is an old comment, little thing I would consider tougher is that you have to ride the clutch a little longer since you have to get all four wheels spinning and not just 2.
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would you recommend this for my first car? It's my dream lol
Matty Rex wrx
No, as cool as it would be it would not be a good first car, even a wrx is pushing it, the insurance is one of the highest out there and they both take premium gas, and a car with 300hp as a first car is not a good idea, just being honest
Do you need a tune if you are just adding boltons with this car ?
Definitely need a tune. Any bolt on will require a tune.. If you get a tune I encourage following the exact mod list or under mod it a little. Never over mod the list and tune it. Hope this helps. These motors are extremely sensitive and if you don't tune it after mods it could go bad quickly.
So for example lets say i get a intake should tune or can i get a intake a full exhaust with downpipe and bov than tune ? Just want to be sure thats all
+Kosi Caruth the only thing you can get away with no tune is a Cobb intake for a 2004 sti only check the map notes for Cobb ,any other STi requires a tune just for intake. On a 2004 STi without a tune , Cobb Intake ,after MAF hose , catback only ,Underdrive pulley and BOV only if it's an adjustable recirculating and atmosphere vent. If you get a downpipe, the factory ECU tune is past its adjustability and you will have issues. If you want your engine to last just get the Cobb Accessport ,intake ,and turboback That's IT!! And flash to Cobb Stage 2 enjoy the car
Wow thank you for the explanation that really helped my understanding with these cars i might just look for 04 over 05 in that case thank you again for the help/reply
Kosi Caruth you can't put cupholders in a Subaru without needing a tune lol.
Is it a Manuel only car
PATHPAVER uhh yeah it’s not a Pussy car
Supreme Bape I would agree with that if I wasn't the 15 year old looking for a soon to be first car... but ya I would agree😂😂😂
PATHPAVER oh come on it’s a cool car
Supreme Bape ya I found some good ones for good prices that I definitely got my eye on... I want something sporty that isn't classified as a sports car because of insurance... got any other good suggestions
PATHPAVER ik im 2 my months late, but i drive a b5 audi s4. insurance company only charges me 87 bucks per month for insurance. but its expensive to fix so dont beat it up unless you have some money to drop
I daily drive mine for 5 years, its shit.
What didn't you like?