WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING A WRX/STI

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Комментарии • 282

  • @ryanreedtv3242
    @ryanreedtv3242 4 года назад +30

    Get one with 0 engine mods (good luck).
    This applies to any older car with a turbo and 100k+ miles but. Specifically a 2004-2005 WRX.
    1st, get all fluids checked/flushed
    Check/replace all filters (cabin,air,trans,oil)
    Replace timing belt kit,waterpump,thermostat,plugs,seals,02 sensors with OEM/Japan parts. Then, upgrade all hoses to mishimoto/perrin (radiator,coolant,IC,Turbo inlet), replace the coolant expansion tank with mishimoto or the black rubber one. Check for rust under the car such as front lower control arms. Known to rust and snap off at the endlink. Upgrade control arms to something like movotech/whiteline or replace with OEM steel. And wouldn't hurt to replace fuel pump/filter under the back seat, and maybe upgrade to a walbro 255/OEM filter. Oh, and get your fuel injection system cleaned.
    This was everything I did when I got my 2005 wrx,and is what I personally recommend for these 04-06 wrxs if you want a great chance at longevity with them.. I figure most people buy these nowadays to put money into like a project car anyways, I did. I checked the carfax AFTER I bought it lol. Got lucky had 1 owner that babyd' it and had no mods.
    Everything I mentioned is the backbone to keeping this car reliable and reinforcing anything else you'll want to do later, but most important tip of all, don't drive it like your Ken fucking block all day and your EJ205 will do fine for many years. Good luck!

    • @samcardenas1991
      @samcardenas1991 2 года назад

      Would this also apply to the first gen bugeyes? Like 2002 range? Found one bone stock and every Subaru stereotype is keeping me from going and looking at it

  • @oscarp9336
    @oscarp9336 6 лет назад +409

    That background music is very annoying

  • @ExoriFlam
    @ExoriFlam 5 лет назад +124

    Seems like this wrx that has had a hard life, my 05 WRX has literally none of these issues

    • @tomsharman3136
      @tomsharman3136 4 года назад +11

      It's like it's never been taken care of, or at least treated with any slither of respect. Would never take advice from people who say them and their friends have gone through several engines. Never gone through an engine yet, got a 2004 JDM 555 WRX STI V-Limited. Over 120,000 miles on her so far, totally fine.

    • @JS1989x
      @JS1989x 4 года назад +5

      Same here. Ive had my 05 WRX for 2 years and i have yet to experience any of these issues. People just beat these cars to the ground.

    • @slattpaulenskii
      @slattpaulenskii 4 года назад

      Dat Boi lucky

    • @boostedboys2342
      @boostedboys2342 4 года назад +2

      Same brother mine's mint

    • @svrsxlt
      @svrsxlt 4 года назад +1

      People beat the shit out of subarus sometimes

  • @FatherofLeo
    @FatherofLeo 5 лет назад +49

    Subaru engines r ment to be bomb proof, wat the hell r u doin to ur cars to go through engines like that

    • @sivleprez8638
      @sivleprez8638 4 года назад +3

      That's what happens when ricers get a real JDM car

    • @JadieI
      @JadieI 4 года назад

      Noone has ever said Subaru engines are meant to be bomb proof because for a fact they're not many issues right off the factory.

  • @jaredmorris1494
    @jaredmorris1494 6 лет назад +143

    Music was to loud to hear and understand what the guy was saying....

  • @patronza
    @patronza 6 лет назад +78

    If you guys are going through motors, you're obviously doing something wrong. The motor is a very strong kit that shouldn't blow up. You have to absolutely abuse the motor to break it. Had my WRX 04 for five years no issues except the radiator cracked.

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад +8

      Ryan’s motor was never abused, from day one he never even got on it and he babied it making sure it would last, the whole point of driving fun cars is to have fun, if you don’t break anything then what’s the fun in ever working on your car to make it better. Shoulda just bought a basic car then.

    • @Kudo716
      @Kudo716 6 лет назад +25

      I see your logic, however if you're buying it as a daily and not just to thrash and such, you probably don't want to get rod knock going to the grocery store. Idk, I drive my car pretty gentle.

    • @patronza
      @patronza 6 лет назад +19

      I have fun with my rex, but the average person might go through two engines in their life, not 6 or 7 in a few years. Like I say, you have to be doing something wrong to go through that many.

    • @jeffryperkins219
      @jeffryperkins219 6 лет назад +2

      My wrx has been through 4 motors in 3 years from just spirited road driving lol

    • @Christianmendez-ig8xg
      @Christianmendez-ig8xg 6 лет назад

      Patrick Smith I heard the maintenance sucks 🤔 and expensive

  • @caitlynchristiansen4671
    @caitlynchristiansen4671 5 лет назад +80

    Gold steelies.... Ive now seen it all

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  5 лет назад +1

      We get pretty bored during winter time up here 😅

  • @briangiordano8682
    @briangiordano8682 5 лет назад +10

    Picked up a bugeye a few weeks ago. Had to do the timing belt and water pump, upper engine coolant container, lower rad hose clamp, lower ball joints, outer tie rod ends, spark plugs and coil packs. I've done more, but for the car being only $2k when I bought it, the shell was in good condition. Found one terrible spot near the rear strut tower on the passenger side with rot that I'm gonna fix. Stock motor though with 208k miles and the head gasket was already replaced before my purchase. I think it's a great car still.

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  5 лет назад

      Love it bro, the process will make you enjoy the car 110% more

    • @briangiordano8682
      @briangiordano8682 5 лет назад

      @@WCKDStreetMedia I've wanted a bugeye since I was young. It's been a pain, but I'm glad that I get to work on it myself and make sure everything is replaced properly.

    • @julianc7685
      @julianc7685 4 года назад

      Brian Giordano hows it going with it now?

    • @shaggymason8415
      @shaggymason8415 2 года назад

      Pretty good deal I'd say

  • @Rogelio3764
    @Rogelio3764 6 лет назад +40

    Another tip when buying these is make sure there’s no rust in the underbody. Many people make the honest mistake of being fooled of how clean the exterior of the car looks, that they never bother to look under it. Great video guys 🤘

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад +2

      Very true, rust sucks

    • @comedycontent2784
      @comedycontent2784 6 лет назад

      Over Boost I've just had new wheel arches but I do use as a Daley driver and done loads to it one proplem after another at the min but I'm gonna keep it and fix it

    • @joeypeteza3554
      @joeypeteza3554 6 лет назад +1

      Over Boost agree 👍🏼

    • @dirtyweapons3459
      @dirtyweapons3459 5 лет назад +1

      Same. Bought my 02 a couple months ago and didnt look underneath. Turns out my front subframe is rusted to shit along with the exhaust. If you live in the northeas LOOK FOR RUST.

  • @HomebrewSubaru
    @HomebrewSubaru 6 лет назад +72

    Couple of tips. A very important part of any Subaru purchase is the tires. Any different sizes or mix matched tire sets can really identify lack of proper maintenance, and cause differential problems front, rear or center. Another rusty spot on GD's is below the side mirrors, I think I saw a little bit on yours. Front control arms were under Subaru extended warranty for rotting holes through. Ensure the rear subframe is solid on GC's and GD's.
    Shit, I be doin my makeup while weaving through traffic.

  • @eddyfeddystacks
    @eddyfeddystacks 5 лет назад +10

    I'm an original owner of a 2004 sti and after 15 years it still runs like new. Not for sale.

  • @L337gypsy
    @L337gypsy 5 лет назад +41

    “Check to make sure you have the slightly larger hood scoop”
    “Check your visor mirror to make sure its not cracked”
    “Cheap paint so check paint!”
    Wtf these tips are so braindead

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  5 лет назад +10

      Sorry brother, need to start with basic basic stuff for new people into Subaru’s, if you want more specific tips then we can make it

    • @littletickedoff2640
      @littletickedoff2640 4 года назад +1

      Buddy, i would've never check paint so now i check paint 😂😂😂

    • @littletickedoff2640
      @littletickedoff2640 4 года назад

      @@WCKDStreetMedia thanks bro, would've never " check paint " 😂😂😂
      I jk dis vids good

  • @dilonkao
    @dilonkao 6 лет назад +5

    Except head gasket. Do check weird engine clicks along with revs. It maybe valve issues just like I bought. The only way of fixing this is rebuild engine which costs 3k. Remember to bring your own OBD reader to check codes. Walk away with misfire code, o2 code, cat code.

  • @steevennunez4801
    @steevennunez4801 5 лет назад +19

    250k MILES and it’s running great

  • @ainokea59
    @ainokea59 6 лет назад +6

    Look out for the spoilers on the sti models. The spoiler doesn’t drain water well. And gets rust under the spoiler on both sides. Water may leak in trunk as well.

    • @jomonjohny3932
      @jomonjohny3932 5 лет назад

      my hawk-eye has that problem how can i fix it ?

  • @Bullwon
    @Bullwon 6 лет назад +3

    Picked up an 02 Bugeye last august with only 83k on it. She's treated me good so far. One thing I missed was the insane rocker rot on the passenger side, had no idea it was there until i took the side skirts off to clean them. Been saving up ever since in hopes to get it taken care of this spring.

  • @skepticalskeksis221
    @skepticalskeksis221 6 лет назад +4

    I would never buy a modded WRX or a STi that used a “off the shelf” tune.
    My 2015 STi is thoroughly modified. But a lot of the mods were specifically chosen to address those commonly thought to be causes of engine failures. Such as; AOS, ELH, pro tune, oil pick-up and baffle, larger ejectors,replacements of the stock fu l pressure dampers and E85.
    Running E85 greatly decreases the odds of you having the infamous ringland failure. E85 is a more stable fuel and you can inject more of it. In turn cooling off the cylinders while the stability of it drastically decreases the possibility of detonation and or knock.
    Younger guys tend to not do their research and put on a bunch of parts without a tune and I surprisingly the engine blows. I know were two people who have blown engine and it was due to that reason alone.

  • @RC_Obsession
    @RC_Obsession 2 года назад +2

    Great video by the way. I have considered a 2006-2008 wrx for a first vehicle, to drive to school and back. I want to do minor mods, nothing crazy. How reliable would it be? I really love these cars so. Great quality once again, new subscriber.

    • @Ilovedeiselguzzling
      @Ilovedeiselguzzling Год назад +2

      i’m in the same position and am also considering it, more of a fantasy but it’s definitely obtainable.

  • @simonnorcliffe5877
    @simonnorcliffe5877 2 года назад +2

    My 2005 wrx is immaculate, well looked after all its life. With these cars it seems to be cars that are 100%original engine like mine are fine. My last subaru had 160k on the clock I had it for 5 years never a problem ever. Engine problems usually occur when people start messing with the engine trying to add more. The car , wrx turbo is plenty fast enough. Look after it and leave the engine alone and it will run for ever 😀 🎶 😉

  • @Khg72
    @Khg72 5 лет назад +1

    Motor tips: check for leaking headgaskets internal or external; leaking rear main seal, front seal, cam seals and valve cover gaskets; using only tap water in radiator is bad; under oil cap must be clean with no milky residue; check the oil dipstick level and color; don't buy if you here a small rod knock noise; brake and clutch reservoir fluids are dark brown and level are low; rear diff has spot or debris of leak; broken inner & outer cv joint boots; full timingbelt kit with waterpump has to be performed if it has high mileage; fuel filter and fuel pump has to be replaced on 150.000miles;body look for rust under the chassis, fenders, trunk, gas tank, front chassis brace where radiator sits on. Shocks frt and rear replace after 85.000 miles and wheelbearings frt and rear on 125.000miles. Do not buy if you see a manual boostcontroller and no tune.

    • @josemunoz8452
      @josemunoz8452 4 года назад

      kenrick giel holy shit. This was so fucking helpful. Looking at a bugeye Monday and I hope I don’t regret it. I’m starting to now after reading all these comments. Water pump is definitely leaking so I already know what’s going on with that when I went to go look at it today.

  • @jjs8286
    @jjs8286 5 лет назад +4

    the more I learn about WRXs the more I don't want one. I love the look, performance etc. but I have a hobbies. and spending all my money and time fixing a car isn't one of them. Maybe Subaru can put in a Toyota v6 in it?

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  5 лет назад +2

      It’s hit or miss, I have never been left on the side of the road with mine, but you do see other people come across issues when not tuned properly. Also the V6 would make it not a Subaru lol

  • @stevethomas760
    @stevethomas760 4 года назад +5

    I gave it 5 sec and clicked a minute in to see if the music was still in. I passed

  • @rp6412
    @rp6412 6 лет назад +3

    Rocker cover gaskets, steering rack hose from pump, rear strut towers rot out, centre dif wine, rads pop at 120 k rear arb can snap, spark plugs are a bastard to swap, door gaskets whistle, my motor is on 160k, oil change every 6 k is paramount on these with good quality oil, if rear strut towers rotten check inner wheel arch near rockers if that’s gone as well the rockers will be fucked

    • @mrgrump2534
      @mrgrump2534 3 года назад

      Do u live in the north cuzz it sounds like the weather mostly

  • @Jay-qt8uo
    @Jay-qt8uo 3 года назад

    Hella glad I found this channel! I’m really trynna find a wrx in the 2004 to 2006 range

  • @brandoncafe5580
    @brandoncafe5580 5 лет назад +1

    I know I sound stupid BUT what IS the difference between the STI and WRX like I need to know everything engine sounds bumpers and EVERYTHING ???

  • @slowattougeracingteam69
    @slowattougeracingteam69 2 года назад

    i finally bought a 1999 GC8 WRX with a stock Motor and i am in love with it

  • @GuilleSanchez.answers
    @GuilleSanchez.answers 6 лет назад +4

    I had a stock 2015 WRX with the FA engine. I had to bring it several times to dealer with a Christmas tree dashboard. I didn't abuse it I sold it with 26.7 MPG AVEodo consumption. I drove it daily to DC. The EJ in my current STI feels so much better. The weight, fuel efficiency and the low rev torque are the only things that felt better on the FA-20. My suggestion is for you to drive both before you get the FA-20 or the EJ-257 because the driving experience in the EJ is light years ahead of the FA. For pure fuel efficiency, I recommend the Toyota Prius that doesn't come with the Subi rumble either. Yes, direct injection can be an improvement for the EJ engine, but the twin-scroll turbo I would have rather replaced it with an electric engine that helps at low revs but keeps the linearity of the STI.

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад

      Definitely order the EJ, much more fun 👍🏽

    • @GuilleSanchez.answers
      @GuilleSanchez.answers 6 лет назад

      One improvement to the STI would it be to make it able to have more power in the back and prevent the strong tendency to understeer. Subaru has to focus on the experience to sell it in good numbers. Of course, the experience involves a lot of things. Even 911s are losing the experience reward to mere numbers. It's an era where it is getting difficult to present a fun car to drive that can be fun outside of the racetrack, to keep the signature expressions like the rumble in the STI. Yes the STI has ways to improve, but there is a big uncertainty into the future to see if the car is just going to be faster or if indeed if it will keep the character and it will be more fun. All that at price that potential customers are not just wishing they could buy it, but at the price that they will actually go to purchase it.

    • @superduperkid3143
      @superduperkid3143 6 лет назад +3

      Lying fuck. I've had my 17 wrx for a year strong, heavily modded and have 0 issues. You are the problem, not the car.

    • @GuilleSanchez.answers
      @GuilleSanchez.answers 6 лет назад

      A normal dialog is impossible with the way you decide to start them, but this person shared a lot of similar issues in his car: ruclips.net/video/B59oGKd5uRs/видео.html

    • @abc_u_hater
      @abc_u_hater 5 лет назад +1

      Just keep it stock. That's why you have had 2, 3, 4 different motors. Swapping may be cool but why swap if you're only gonna get 450 HP for 2 or 3 months tops... u can keep a stock 2.0L boxer engine for years if mantained correctly. If you're daily driving there's absolutely no point in an ej swap. It's absolutely pointless and it's going to fuck. Up your engine

  • @MrScoopity
    @MrScoopity 6 лет назад

    My 03 wrx motor lasted me 190k miles with no issues other than burning oil. Decided to swap it out for a jdm ej205 and it made a world of difference. Plus the jdm motors are said to be stronger. It only has 46k too so I have a lot of fun ahead of me. (Plus jdm motors have avcs)

  • @brunosk8ts428
    @brunosk8ts428 6 лет назад +11

    Bruh how you got a lowerd lifestyle banner but your fitment really bad

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад +2

      I got it for free from the owner of lowered lifestyle at a meet, don’t really care about showing off just a cool story to tell 👍🏽

    • @brunosk8ts428
      @brunosk8ts428 6 лет назад +1

      Oh that makes sense but I looked more into your other videos and your fitment got better

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад +4

      yea those wheels in this video are the snow set up, New York life

  • @camdoge622
    @camdoge622 6 лет назад +1

    Great advice, im picking up my base 2016 ice silver metallic wrx sti with 31k miles tomorrow, all i can tell you is that im getting it for about 5k less than retail on it 😲what a deal and yes yes yes clear title and all of that

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад

      Awesome! Good luck with the car and welcome to the Subie family!

  • @steviemurdoch3213
    @steviemurdoch3213 6 лет назад +1

    The vibrations of the bumper cracks the paint and exposes the bare metal to the elements which makes them rust ,,apparently,,

  • @DecomposingJedi
    @DecomposingJedi 6 лет назад +9

    My mirror is shattered too and my hood flew up while driving #whatmakesasubaruasubaru

  • @TBMooney1129
    @TBMooney1129 6 лет назад +1

    Doesn’t really apply to wrx/Sri but the n/a 2.5i check for head gasket replacement

  • @matthewruss
    @matthewruss 5 лет назад +1

    these engine are not fragile they are tough as bullets its just the poor maintained engine that give up

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  5 лет назад

      This is true as long as it is maintained, we’ve seen both sides with the blue car over 200k on the original block

    • @dewfall56
      @dewfall56 5 лет назад +1

      Yes they are pretty tough stock, when like you say very well maintained and driven within their limits. Carelessness will kill anything, and stock cars are not meant for abuse and racing. I have never had an issue with my stock 2003 wrx engine or 5 speed, even with an 18g turbo and supporting mods that I've driven for 50k miles. But then I have a conservative tune, that does not try to squeeze out every last bit of power. And I don't beat on the motor, for example, constantly revving it to redline for long periods or doing so when going around curves causing oil starvation. Nor do I ever dump the clutch at 4k or 5k rpms. When the clutch needs to be replaced I go with a reputable manufacturer and new piece that is similar to stock so the clutch takes the wear instead of the transmission. If you want to do those things, do yourself a favor and pull the engine, trans, and entire drivetrain, and replace it all with race built parts. It's initially quite expensive, but better than going through 7 motors like the kids in this video.

  • @danieldavis3537
    @danieldavis3537 6 лет назад +1

    Good info, and i think besides rust the most important key point was the coolant expansion tank. Otherwise got my sub bruh 🤙

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад

      Thanks brother, that coolant tank always cracks if you have the metal one

  • @paytond
    @paytond 6 лет назад +19

    What's the highest mileage wrx that would be ok buying I see a lot for sale with 175k plus

    • @TheMrFlyBoy18
      @TheMrFlyBoy18 5 лет назад +4

      Payton DuLong I like how your comment gets likes but it gets ignored smh. I would wait a find a mileage your comfortable with

    • @lizardking_7
      @lizardking_7 5 лет назад

      Payton DuLong try to get closer to 100k if possible.

    • @sivleprez8638
      @sivleprez8638 4 года назад

      @@emad7229 Damn that must have been a really bad WRX

  • @krzysztofkunka2617
    @krzysztofkunka2617 6 лет назад +5

    Great points made. I cant stress enough about the paint and also how fragile these motors are. My brother has a brand new 2017 sti sadly still with the 20 year old ej in it. Lets see how long it'll last for

    • @andykane439
      @andykane439 6 лет назад

      Krzysztof Kunka it's not a ej it's a fd

    • @bigdm9349
      @bigdm9349 6 лет назад +4

      Krzysztof Kunka dude you have no idea what you are babbling about.

    • @wrxjake1916
      @wrxjake1916 6 лет назад +1

      Andy Kane wrx’s have the fa20 and sti’s have the ej.

    • @itoitonomi1849
      @itoitonomi1849 6 лет назад

      Krzysztof Kunka Subaru motors aint fragile wtf

  • @saiyamang5397
    @saiyamang5397 5 лет назад +1

    It's mostly just basic stuff that you should check before getting any car! now if you're talking about specific Subaru problem parts then you're talking about the head gaskets which are notorious for going bad and The transmission which has been said to have been forged from glass..lol, as for deleting the cat from the up pipe I could have sworn that those we're only found on the bugeye models! Does the VIN come back to a blobeye? Or is it a bugeye with a blobeye swapped front end?

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  5 лет назад

      Nope all WRXs have come with catted uppipes, super cheap to swap to a catless though

  • @jade3538
    @jade3538 5 лет назад

    and changing power steering unit to a electric one they always leak on the starter motor and start leaking on every thing else as well you can get them out off a holden camira for cheap its old trick i learned from kingatow off you tube

  • @KeathUon
    @KeathUon 4 года назад

    I had the same rust quarter panel near rear bumper. I didn’t have a broken mirror but I had gutted out my interior & kept it to check out my hair not makeup 💄 haha 🤣

  • @j808tba
    @j808tba 5 лет назад

    I have a 04 forester 2.0lt xt with a 167k miles on the original engine. It's all stock apart from oil air seporater and cat deleted up pipe

  • @cybercityoedo808
    @cybercityoedo808 2 года назад

    1. Ringland failure
    2. Ringland failure
    3. Did I mention Ringland failure?

  • @rodneywk1
    @rodneywk1 4 года назад +1

    Thanks, guys! Very nice video!

  • @ynv304
    @ynv304 6 лет назад +2

    Great video, I'm in the market so that was very helpful

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад

      Thanks man glad to help, obviously much more info out there so do your research it never hurts 👍🏽

  • @arnemorreel185
    @arnemorreel185 6 лет назад +1

    What about the 'check engine' light? Did a Impreza have any problems with it?

  • @moek28
    @moek28 4 года назад

    You guys are mechanics ? Im confused. The problem with the ej25 series are heat . Not a summer time car at all.

  • @GunyGarcia
    @GunyGarcia 5 лет назад +1

    Yo where did you get that flannel ( navy blue/brown/green) looks dope

  • @probablynotyourdad4616
    @probablynotyourdad4616 6 лет назад +2

    3:07 that would scare me shitless

  • @iamironman616
    @iamironman616 4 года назад +2

    At least I've learned a thing or two!

  • @joshuapenn7112
    @joshuapenn7112 6 лет назад +5

    Do you even vape bro????

  • @thatorangesti8864
    @thatorangesti8864 6 лет назад +2

    I plan on buying a wrx when I graduate college, I don’t mind miles since I’m a mechanic but I also don’t want something that’s been beat on, but all the subies I see are in sorts rough shape around here, should I look out of state for one? Cause I also live in NY

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад

      If you can go as far south as possible, that would be best. The least amount of rust the better.

    • @thatorangesti8864
      @thatorangesti8864 6 лет назад

      WCKD Street Media where online should I be looking? I was thinking craigslist but I don’t know.

  • @AaronJ323
    @AaronJ323 4 года назад

    I had the opportunity to buy a wrx/sti for a reasonable price but it had a plethora of problems and things that needed to be replaced I kinda feel I should have taken that deal.

  • @notgenerictarzan
    @notgenerictarzan 6 лет назад +1

    Spot THE HECK ON! I found a small rust hole in my 02 wagon I was building, the realized when I was in too deep that I hade to have both of my shock towers totally rebuilt. It ran me 2 grand and my wallet has not forgiven me ever since 😩

    • @RulethenightGaming
      @RulethenightGaming 6 лет назад

      Anthony Oricchio weld it yourself abd save the money

    • @notgenerictarzan
      @notgenerictarzan 6 лет назад

      hatebreed69666 if only it were that easy, the shock towers had to be cut out and replaced and rebuilt. Way too much work for me to be doing on my own without a shop

  • @DoC1171
    @DoC1171 4 года назад

    Probably just me... but music seems a bit loud. Otherwise. Great video. I really want a wrx/sti but afraid of motor/transmission issues.

  • @subarubuildz1738
    @subarubuildz1738 4 года назад

    Well that sucks. I bought a 06 wrx with 196k miles but engine was rebuilt around 140-150k and the motor is built and runs on e85. Mods: 1050id injectors, Grimmspeed uppipe, invidia downpipe, hks exhaust, tial Ewg, hks bov, sti intercooler, Cobb short shifter, Cobb accessport, walbro 525 fuel pump, act stage 3 clutch replaced 2600 ago, typhoon intake, and tomei turbo inlet. I got this car for 6500 from a friend and has about 327 np and 300 tq. Was this a great deal or no. I’m going to be daily driving it no racing or thrashing it. It has the 5 speed which I’m kinda leery about but it shifts great.

  • @pilboss12
    @pilboss12 5 лет назад

    Bought a 2003 wrx, didn't look closely like I should have and shes been thrashed. Best place for replacement parts? Weather its OEM or aftermarket I don't care 😂

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  5 лет назад

      We love to use Import Image Racing for all parts, or if you need just simple OEM part sometimes junk yards are the best bet. Also there’s a ton of Facebook groups that buy and sell parts that I would recommend to jump on 👍🏽

  • @typicalpandazz1420
    @typicalpandazz1420 2 года назад +1

    Background Music is so loud lol

  • @chengher3831
    @chengher3831 4 года назад

    I got smoke and coolant smell coming from under the extra coolant reservoir. I'll have to check it out

  • @travistoole
    @travistoole 6 лет назад +10

    5 mins in and ive noticed 3 RBs.

    • @Slow._.EJ8
      @Slow._.EJ8 6 лет назад

      They’re in kalvins garage. He owns a RB20DET swapped Nissan 240sx. And his youtube is literally “kalvins garage” you should check out his channel

    • @joeridenooij8384
      @joeridenooij8384 5 лет назад

      @@Slow._.EJ8 rb20*

  • @dmaxm2498
    @dmaxm2498 6 лет назад +2

    That’s not a coolant reservoir. That’s an expansion tank!

  • @timjack1020
    @timjack1020 4 года назад +2

    I bought an 04 today 180k runs drives needs brake lines.. paid 900$ new to wrx good deal?

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  4 года назад

      900? That’s a steal lol

    • @timjack1020
      @timjack1020 4 года назад

      Has 3 in straight pipe lowered Bov and timer .. but no tune should that be my first step? I'm looking for block to build up and eventually swap in car has 180k previous owner kinda let maintenance slip it seems

    • @timjack1020
      @timjack1020 4 года назад

      I've done wranglers forever but always wanted wrx and finally got one I want it reliable more then anything

  • @XDHoowee
    @XDHoowee 3 года назад

    Bruhhh let's take some huge dabs n make a video.
    Other bruh: Bruhhhhh let's do it!

  • @MehoyMenoy13
    @MehoyMenoy13 6 лет назад +1

    When you mean stock do you mean a stock wrx/Sti or impreza? Sorry I’m new to these cars lol

    • @belogical9748
      @belogical9748 6 лет назад

      Juan Paramo stock means how it came from the factory. no modifications or upgrades have been done to the car outside of it

  • @kyemckinney706
    @kyemckinney706 5 лет назад +1

    F** ya you guys nailed that one. Thnx boyos really helped out

  • @edgarsauza5985
    @edgarsauza5985 Год назад

    I want to buy a wrx 04 with jdm motor. Is it a good option? Is it good is gas?

  • @TJsurls
    @TJsurls Год назад

    So I have a 04 wrx impresario wagon and I had the same thing happen to with my boost control random Cobb line hooked to nothing. What was that fo?

  • @JB8-e8p
    @JB8-e8p 6 лет назад +1

    Im looking at some WRXs around 2011-2013 with like 140k at like 15k... it sounds like im being ripped off but Im not sure how long the enginges last and what kind of value WRXs retain long term

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад

      Make sure the timing belt has been changed, supposed to be done at 100k, and try to find one with the least amount of mods 👍🏽

  • @longbar2344
    @longbar2344 3 года назад

    when you started talking about the engine I thought you were gonna advise buying a car that's been rebuilt and forged.

  • @danlossk1435
    @danlossk1435 4 года назад +1

    Should i buy subaru impreza from 2002? With 267000km

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  4 года назад

      If it fits your budget and you really like it then go for it!

  • @DBCSgaming
    @DBCSgaming 5 лет назад

    Did you do your research on google and Wikipedia?

  • @mrdeath212
    @mrdeath212 5 лет назад +1

    I liked the music. Good video

  • @codykempter2594
    @codykempter2594 6 лет назад +2

    So does mine with a catback exhaust and that's all i need 41,000 on her and i hope to drive her to 200,000

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад +4

      Dude honestly suspension mods will create a way better feeling when keeping stock power, you can fully use the car at that point 👍🏽

    • @codykempter2594
      @codykempter2594 6 лет назад +1

      WCKD Street Media yea I'm only 17 and i definitely want coils and other supension mods and other cosmetic stuff when i can get more money together

    • @GuilleSanchez.answers
      @GuilleSanchez.answers 6 лет назад

      I bought mine with the Subaru Performance exhaust SPT but is far from sounding as awesome as the old ones. I love the sound of the Cobb exhaust ruclips.net/video/N0cW14oKYzM/видео.html. However, I don't think that a catback replacement will be sufficient.

  • @anthonystraggi4352
    @anthonystraggi4352 5 лет назад +1

    Where in New York r u guys located?

  • @Texas_Cruiser
    @Texas_Cruiser 4 года назад

    Man God bless Texas...as in not having the horrible weather y'all do up north. I guess it's just something folks up in those environments/climates are used/acclimated to having been born and raised or lived in them for a while, but from a car standpoint and never having really lived in areas with salted roads I just can't see myself living in those situations unless I had a summer car which the WRX isn't and shouldn't be. To someone like me from Austin, salt rust or damage is just horrible and enough to make me not even want to live anywhere with snow and have a decent car. Yes I'm spoiled. And I love all my people up north, please don't take it as some judgment upon actual individuals. This all said we have problems with cars that have spent too much time on the coast with the salty air and humidity. But this whole salt sludge and rust thing is such a turnoff and disgusting to me. I've met plenty of people that moved here and wondered why they didn't do it sooner or questioned how the hell people are okay with living in such miserable weather. 15 degree days on some salted roads in my WRX just isn't cool and unacceptable. Yes it's a matter of life and circumstances...I'd take a nice saying gig up north, but 3-4 months out of the year of the potential for snow, shoveling, clearing, freezing, etc. is not my cup of tea. To each their own!

  • @oceanhome2023
    @oceanhome2023 6 лет назад +1

    Get a CARFAX report ! I wish I had 😱

  • @yuckyx
    @yuckyx 3 года назад

    check head gaskets

  • @Ramosemaj
    @Ramosemaj 6 лет назад

    You guys definitely forgot to talk about the leaky steering rack.

  • @justinlague4981
    @justinlague4981 2 года назад

    Whats the head light you put on the grey on the covert picture?

  • @andrewjohnson7960
    @andrewjohnson7960 3 года назад

    Check Rear Suspension Turrets Check for the Milkman in oil cap and check the subframes i had a 2001 Subaru Forester s turbo SF5 Manual never broke down once in 11,000 miles lasted 119,000 miles before the subframe at the rear just rotted dissolved i went too see a 1997 Subaru Impreza uk 2000 was rotten went too see a 2002 wrx bugeye was rotten and a 2005 wrx blobeye from a stevie wonder dealership 66k miles 1 owner was the worst out the 1997 impreza with 140,000 miles ! And 108k bugeye

  • @innis4483
    @innis4483 4 года назад +1

    Tooo loud of background music

  • @levibuenamea1779
    @levibuenamea1779 4 года назад

    Mans definitely vaped in his car lmao

  • @jonezzzyyy6192
    @jonezzzyyy6192 3 года назад

    Check head gasket 😂

  • @rcsubject9844
    @rcsubject9844 4 года назад

    Is 200,000 to many miles for an 04 in stock form?

  • @Chinameca1928
    @Chinameca1928 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you guys for your video I will definitely keep my Civic hatchback EX that I bought 🤔🕒
    🙈 2 days ago.

  • @chris00gcg
    @chris00gcg 6 лет назад +2

    Is there automatic transmission wrx or sti

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад +1

      They only make an auto in the Wrx model

    • @chris00gcg
      @chris00gcg 6 лет назад

      WCKD Street Media thanks 👍🏾

  • @drowrx6842
    @drowrx6842 5 месяцев назад

    After 4 years about 40kmiles sence i owned it and 200kon the car it just gave out but all I can say is keep up with your maintenance lmfao 😅😢😂

  • @andrewlenander7937
    @andrewlenander7937 4 года назад

    Can you guys provide any info on a steel wheel that will fit an 04 STI (5x100) needs to clear Brembos.

  • @MarvinMain
    @MarvinMain 3 года назад

    Subaru is my Life

  • @terrigfy60thatguy28
    @terrigfy60thatguy28 6 лет назад +3

    Also another tip dnt drive like a douche and get a proper tune and you won’t pop motors. Such an argument on all the forms about these motors, yes there “out dated” could use a new platform of course. But let’s be honest if you dnt buy your car from a single owner over the age of 40 then your probably going to have issue. Based off how they abused the car and general maintenance. Basic leaks should be looked at and plastic hoses should be replaced. There’s nothing wrong with a high mileage motor it’s more of a “seasoned” engine that’s if and only if it was taking care and not beat to hell. But over nice write up and I feel the pain of living in the salt belt it can be a monster.

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  6 лет назад

      Very true, no motor is "too old", and yes most of the motors are beat on and misused, good info 👍🏽

  • @Shotokan07
    @Shotokan07 3 года назад

    The guy in red scrubbing...

  • @codymaher2219
    @codymaher2219 4 года назад

    Hey can i just ask why are they prone to blowing up and why do you want to keep the stock engine thx?

    • @itsv1p3r
      @itsv1p3r 2 года назад

      they're prone to blowing up bc people overmod them without rebuilding the engine and generally abuse their wrxs.

  • @stephenhemstrought197
    @stephenhemstrought197 4 года назад

    Were are you guys located

  • @metaltera86
    @metaltera86 6 лет назад

    You don’t need a tune for an uppipe. You will need a tune for a downpour though

  • @adamb2619
    @adamb2619 3 года назад

    1) No you are not a rally driver.
    2) Engine Mods + No Tune = Engine go bang clatter clatter.
    That's it.

  • @Dave-so7sf
    @Dave-so7sf 5 лет назад

    What you need to know is don’t buy one there expensive as fuck. If do decide to buy one go to a reputable tuner and find out if any of his clients are selling one with a built motor. These cars you never get your money back on mods like any other car. It will be a loss for them and a win for you.

  • @ignas3515
    @ignas3515 4 года назад

    Hi, can u answer my question? if yes thanks. I grow up at 2028 i mean i will be 18 would sti will be selling or something
    my dream car and i want when i grow up but idk if it was selling

  • @VICCBRZ
    @VICCBRZ 6 лет назад +1

    im watching this and then i’m like is that kalvins garage? 😭

  • @lumberchicken007
    @lumberchicken007 4 года назад

    The OEM radiator will start leaking around 100K miles.

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  4 года назад

      Hm never heard of that one before 🤔 mine had 214k miles and has never leaked so I guess hit or miss

    • @lumberchicken007
      @lumberchicken007 4 года назад

      It will start leaking around the top, near the metal/plastic crimping.

  • @bigoneish
    @bigoneish 5 лет назад +1

    Music is too loud bro

    • @WCKDStreetMedia
      @WCKDStreetMedia  5 лет назад

      Looking back we totally agree! Our bad! Feel free to check out newer videos for better quality!

  • @simonnorcliffe5877
    @simonnorcliffe5877 2 года назад

    All cars have problems, nevertheless the subaru impreza is still a fabulous 👌 machine 👏 😀 👌 😉 😎 👍