I know the feeling man. I bought my 2017 Golf R. Started modding it slowly over the years. Loved every minute in the car. Ran a 10sec 1/4 mile at the drags. Go on trips. I am hooked for life. Enjoy your STI. It's a beautiful machine.
When you say you don't get it till you drive one is an understatement. Owning a STi was also a childhood dream. I remember I was walking to a friend's house and seen a hawlk eye. He reveed it to down shift and ever since I've been in love with the ej motor. Now when I'm out driving and I see some kids that want to hear my car, I'm the one that down shifts and let them hear the beautiful ej rumble. The reaction is priceless and it puts a big smile on my face too.
This sounds exactly like how I fell in love with the STI. I was at a gas station with my mom and two STI’s pulled in revving while pulling up to the pump. Then they both hammered it when they drove off and I knew one day I wanted to own one! I’ll never sell mine. My daughter is in 5th grade and says everytime I pick her up from school in it all the kids talk about how cool her car is. It’s an absolute pleasure to own this car
Honestly I've had thoughts about selling my 21' STI over the last 2 months due to appreciation but I always end up dismissing it after truly thinking about it. Theres legitimately no newer car out there like the STI. The aesthetics, the aftermarket support, the raw driving feel, the character, the ancient EJ, the community, the heritage, etc. Yeah there are solid options like the GR corolla, 400z, Supra, Civic SI, but those cars just dont appeal to me like the STI does. At this point im planning on paying off the STI and then consider buying another car while keeping it. Thats truly the only option at this point lol
I agree the sti is one of those cars that deserves a permanent place in my stable. Once mine is paid off I’d like a Supra or whatever else catches my eye in 5 years lol.
Same as me I bought mys last May 20, 2021. I love my STI Crystal white Pearl. Only have 3550 miles I don’t drive it as much since i have a company car. But it’s fun on back roads. I keeping mys in maybe buy a GTR 5 years
same bro. i just got my 21 STi with 1.8k miles around December, wanted to sell it for a m340i or a supra a month into buying it. I stuck with it and now it’s a car I wouldn’t ever want to sell.
Your reason #4 was so true for me. I had an ‘18 STI for 2 years …. Even stock it was one of the most fun and rewarding cars I’ve ever driven. I’m old and I’ve owned a ton of driver’s cars… this one truly was special. I miss mine but get my fix once in a while by driving my son’s STI.
Your channel has become my favorite car/subaru channel period. Down to earth opinion and attention to detail like no other. Keep up the good work and be safe on that long trip to WBM.
I’ve owned my ‘21 STi for 15k miles and about a year now. I love the raw driving feel, the sound of the Tomei/intake, the power is good, and it looks great. The wing makes me smile every time I see it in my rear view mirror. I hate the rattle trap of an interior that it has, how horrible the gas mileage is for a daily driver (ignore it for a fun vehicle, but mine is a daily) the stereo sucks, and the seats are super uncomfortable for someone with a bad back. All that being said, it’s a great car and I’m glad I got to experience it as it was one of my dream cars. With the current market, I ordered a new WRX and will be making a good chunk of money by trading the STi in. I’m hoping the WRX is 75-80% of the fun that the STi is, but in a more comfortable and efficient package. The cladding is also a bonus for me since it is going to be driven in upstate NY winters and on gravel roads. The STi is a fantastic car and I’d suggest that anyone thinking about owning one should do it.
Enjoy!!! Your build is awesome! My fav….along with many, is your headlight modification !!! I had an opportunity to get a brand new STI two year ago and passed…..I regret it!
I'm glad you didn't sell it. I said that you would regret selling it if you did. You definitely did the right thing. It's my favorite car and mine is stage 3+ now. Thumbs up bro!
It was a pleasure meeting you today! I stopped by with my girlfriend and we spoke about what time you had to get in and all that. Have a safe trip home!
Nailed it Ive dreamed of an STI as a bucketlist car Ive honestly been very analog and mechanically raw This car did it for me and now i couldnt actually enjoy other new cars! Infact ive been hunting for older 90's cars to update and fix up as its not the subaru! Its a serious "cult" car or family i should better say its really is a family!
Mind you the reason the STI happened was criteria was NEW for reliability as its my daily and wife has her daily taco So having out old highschool cars finally retired and being our project cars we couldnt be more relieved when we start our dailys up and the old project just kicked the bucket again!
Well said. I couldn’t agree more. I have driven and continue to drive various higher hp new tech vehicles in my line of work, that still cannot provide the level of driving engagement my STI does. There is a reason many people who own these cars do wish to switch platforms. After owning several turbo Subarus over the years, I don’t intend to go elsewhere. There are a lot of people who try to bash the platform and they are often the ones who have never owned them. These cars are a freakin blast to drive and own.
I've also been thinking about going to a G80 M3 in MT. Sure, the newer motors and performance cars are much quicker and more powerful. The STi is still so fun, engaging and raw. My car is a DD, it's only so fast you can go on a public road before going straight to jail lol. I won't be selling mine!
Totally agree man! I chose the STi over other options because of the aftermarket support combined with the Subaru community. Glad to hear you’re hanging onto yours. 👍
1 Reason why I still keep my STI that Subie Rumble. The ej25 is the only 4 cylinder that doesn't sound like a vacuum cleaner(force induction) or raspy buzzing deep drone(NA 4 cylinder).
I had a 18 STI that I had to get rid of because I wanted to buy a house, after I got my house it took me a year to recover from the purchase of my home (very expensive buy) lol None the less I was checking out Golf R Civic Type R even a F80 m3 to get back into the car scene, because I missed it when I had my STI. Well fast forward now I ended picking up my SW STI because the feeling of driving the car just so engaging compared to the other cars, which were really good probably better then the STI but just not as demanding as the STI. Enjoy your weekend at Wicked meet bro you're gonna have a blast specially just seeing all those crazy builds!
I’m 48 and my 15 sti is my daily and I love it. Price starting to go crazy over here in Australia. Thought about selling but yea I can’t do it I just know I will regret it
I agree with you a hundred percent, I have a 2003 legacy and I don't intend to sell it even if I decide to buy another vehicle, after you putting so much time money and work plus it's like a part of the family and the overall love that you had develop after waited for so long to get what you had desires even before you could have afford to get it, if you sell it I would really miss it myself lol
I got my car back in 2015 and it has been one of my dream cars and i absolutely love it! the aftermarket support is what keeped me very excited to own it. thanks to these awesome companies. makes me feel like im playing nfs underground in real life. but nonetheless awesome video wish i lived on that side haha so i could get the opportunity to check out the car in person.
Great car to keep, especially when they’re ALL going electric. Beautiful STI. If it’s paid off just keep it for years as a collector piece. It will be in 10 years for sure. Maybe 15 years lol.
As much as I love the car (and those wheels are amazing) I say don’t get attached to cars. It’s always fun to experience new cars. I never missed any of the cars I sold - part of the journey. The whole idea that you’re addressing it tells you they you’re ready to let her go :)
Too late! Haha but I get you. I’ve gotten attached to others in the past but for some reason this one tugs at my heart strings a bit more. Hoping to just keeping adding to the stable 👍🏻 And get your ass over here to review the STI!! 😂
Ur car is the cleanest, so happy you decided to keep it💯✨🏎 are your gears knotchy? Mine is knotchy between 2nd and 6th especially since changing the transmission oil to 80w90
Wicked big meet? Are you having it in the show portion or just going to enjoy it? Either way it’s gonna be an awesome one this time seeing the airslayer in action and all that.
@@Autofreakgarage that’s awesome. It’s an hour and 20 min drive for me to get there out of RI. WBM is a great meet and the energy is crazy going in and out. I’m not in the show since mines still stock but I’ll be there all day with my rc infraction drift truck. Best of luck winning and maybe I’ll bump into you.
Hey bro I jus got a 2018 sti limited what can u advise abt my build i wanna keep the car reliable and make power i did some research meaning basically watching all ur videos lol and already got some part but didn't install any as yet here's my parts list plz let me knw if I should get anything else... Installed.. koyo radiator and #4 cylinder colant bypass Not Installed.. Grimmspeed tmic Cobb accessport v3 Cobb carbon fiber redline intake Cobb lf bypass valve Grimmspeed turbo heat shield Grimmspeed chatted downpipe Grimmspeed boost control solenoid Iag aos street Killer B aluminum oil pan package Invida r400 catback exhaust
Thank you..if there's anything else u think I should add to the list plz let me knw any Any advice you can give me I would appreciate.....love ur channel keep up the good work
I purchased my STI last year when I was single, now im married and about to have my first boy. My wife is on my ass about getting a bigger family car, but honestly the only thing I would turn in my car for would be a bronco. But with the current pricing they are right now that's a big no. And I also just recently blew my engine at 22k miles so thank god it was still under warranty.
. I have two kids and still daily my wrx. You don’t need the whole house in your car and it still has room for anything needed family included. If you really need an suv get something older and used that you’re not worried about getting messy.
If shes already on you about selling your car, after being married less than a year, you need to put your foot down. If you bend to her on this, itll never end. Happy spouse, happy house. NOT happy wife, happy life.
I thought about selling mine due to the fear of getting ringland failure but other than that, I love the car. Wished I would have done stage 2 last year. I hit up Brentuning about getting an e-tune for my STI but they said they cant do it no more due to the fact that most all catted downpipes throw codes now due to that Cobb/EPA scenario. Sucks too that I have the grimmspeed downpipe already purchased and sitting at home never to be installed
Ringland or spun bearings is always a fear with these cars but honestly this is one of the few cars I’ve owned that I would want to rebuild time and time again.
I pass up on lost of side work for plumbing because my only car is my sti. Im 23 years on and the sti is a financial disaster. Im not broke by any means but it cost almost 1,000$ per month to drive that car. Ive owned the car little over 2 years and thete hasn't been one day that the car hasn't brought me happiness. Every morning and everyday after work I have something great to look forward to. If I sold now and invested that money I could own a gtr in 5 years but I dont know if od even care about it then.
I’ve noticed it when I’m driving on the highway going like 80-90 and when I come to a stop and shift 1-2 then 3 is locked out have to put it in neutral and force it into 3rd.
Kudos brother. My 2020 is garaged kept 😂, I only drive it on a Sunday if the weather is nice. I could sale mine in a heart beat since it’s in mint condition but unless cash is flashed in front of me than I will consider but I will also regret if I did sale it 😂.
Hahah I think I was one of the people asking you that too. I love tinkering with stuff whether it's fixing up my home or my car. I just ended up ordering a small part to install and I'm happy to be spending a few hours installing parts again.
I know the feeling man. I bought my 2017 Golf R. Started modding it slowly over the years. Loved every minute in the car. Ran a 10sec 1/4 mile at the drags. Go on trips. I am hooked for life. Enjoy your STI. It's a beautiful machine.
10 second 1/4 mile? Show us
@@Rs3mocha it's not that hard for a golf r to get into the 10's
@@aaronhernandez1141 that’s a fact
When you say you don't get it till you drive one is an understatement. Owning a STi was also a childhood dream. I remember I was walking to a friend's house and seen a hawlk eye. He reveed it to down shift and ever since I've been in love with the ej motor. Now when I'm out driving and I see some kids that want to hear my car, I'm the one that down shifts and let them hear the beautiful ej rumble. The reaction is priceless and it puts a big smile on my face too.
This sounds exactly like how I fell in love with the STI. I was at a gas station with my mom and two STI’s pulled in revving while pulling up to the pump. Then they both hammered it when they drove off and I knew one day I wanted to own one! I’ll never sell mine. My daughter is in 5th grade and says everytime I pick her up from school in it all the kids talk about how cool her car is. It’s an absolute pleasure to own this car
Honestly I've had thoughts about selling my 21' STI over the last 2 months due to appreciation but I always end up dismissing it after truly thinking about it. Theres legitimately no newer car out there like the STI. The aesthetics, the aftermarket support, the raw driving feel, the character, the ancient EJ, the community, the heritage, etc. Yeah there are solid options like the GR corolla, 400z, Supra, Civic SI, but those cars just dont appeal to me like the STI does.
At this point im planning on paying off the STI and then consider buying another car while keeping it. Thats truly the only option at this point lol
I agree the sti is one of those cars that deserves a permanent place in my stable. Once mine is paid off I’d like a Supra or whatever else catches my eye in 5 years lol.
Same
Same as me I bought mys last May 20, 2021. I love my STI Crystal white Pearl. Only have 3550 miles I don’t drive it as much since i have a company car. But it’s fun on back roads. I keeping mys in maybe buy a GTR 5 years
well said brother! 💪🏻
I've also have an 09 sti hatch build engine and full suspension upgrade.
same bro. i just got my 21 STi with 1.8k miles around December, wanted to sell it for a m340i or a supra a month into buying it. I stuck with it and now it’s a car I wouldn’t ever want to sell.
Your reason #4 was so true for me. I had an ‘18 STI for 2 years …. Even stock it was one of the most fun and rewarding cars I’ve ever driven. I’m old and I’ve owned a ton of driver’s cars… this one truly was special. I miss mine but get my fix once in a while by driving my son’s STI.
Your channel has become my favorite car/subaru channel period. Down to earth opinion and attention to detail like no other. Keep up the good work and be safe on that long trip to WBM.
I’ve owned my ‘21 STi for 15k miles and about a year now.
I love the raw driving feel, the sound of the Tomei/intake, the power is good, and it looks great. The wing makes me smile every time I see it in my rear view mirror.
I hate the rattle trap of an interior that it has, how horrible the gas mileage is for a daily driver (ignore it for a fun vehicle, but mine is a daily) the stereo sucks, and the seats are super uncomfortable for someone with a bad back.
All that being said, it’s a great car and I’m glad I got to experience it as it was one of my dream cars. With the current market, I ordered a new WRX and will be making a good chunk of money by trading the STi in. I’m hoping the WRX is 75-80% of the fun that the STi is, but in a more comfortable and efficient package. The cladding is also a bonus for me since it is going to be driven in upstate NY winters and on gravel roads.
The STi is a fantastic car and I’d suggest that anyone thinking about owning one should do it.
Enjoy!!! Your build is awesome! My fav….along with many, is your headlight modification !!! I had an opportunity to get a brand new STI two year ago and passed…..I regret it!
I'm glad you didn't sell it. I said that you would regret selling it if you did. You definitely did the right thing. It's my favorite car and mine is stage 3+ now. Thumbs up bro!
It was a pleasure meeting you today! I stopped by with my girlfriend and we spoke about what time you had to get in and all that. Have a safe trip home!
Thanks for coming by brother. Great to meet you two!
Nailed it
Ive dreamed of an STI as a bucketlist car
Ive honestly been very analog and mechanically raw
This car did it for me and now i couldnt actually enjoy other new cars! Infact ive been hunting for older 90's cars to update and fix up as its not the subaru!
Its a serious "cult" car or family i should better say its really is a family!
Mind you the reason the STI happened was criteria was NEW for reliability as its my daily and wife has her daily taco
So having out old highschool cars finally retired and being our project cars we couldnt be more relieved when we start our dailys up and the old project just kicked the bucket again!
Well said. I couldn’t agree more. I have driven and continue to drive various higher hp new tech vehicles in my line of work, that still cannot provide the level of driving engagement my STI does. There is a reason many people who own these cars do wish to switch platforms. After owning several turbo Subarus over the years, I don’t intend to go elsewhere. There are a lot of people who try to bash the platform and they are often the ones who have never owned them. These cars are a freakin blast to drive and own.
I've also been thinking about going to a G80 M3 in MT. Sure, the newer motors and performance cars are much quicker and more powerful. The STi is still so fun, engaging and raw. My car is a DD, it's only so fast you can go on a public road before going straight to jail lol. I won't be selling mine!
Totally agree man! I chose the STi over other options because of the aftermarket support combined with the Subaru community. Glad to hear you’re hanging onto yours. 👍
1 Reason why I still keep my STI that Subie Rumble.
The ej25 is the only 4 cylinder that doesn't sound like a vacuum cleaner(force induction) or raspy buzzing deep drone(NA 4 cylinder).
I had a 18 STI that I had to get rid of because I wanted to buy a house, after I got my house it took me a year to recover from the purchase of my home (very expensive buy) lol None the less I was checking out Golf R Civic Type R even a F80 m3 to get back into the car scene, because I missed it when I had my STI. Well fast forward now I ended picking up my SW STI because the feeling of driving the car just so engaging compared to the other cars, which were really good probably better then the STI but just not as demanding as the STI. Enjoy your weekend at Wicked meet bro you're gonna have a blast specially just seeing all those crazy builds!
I’m 48 and my 15 sti is my daily and I love it. Price starting to go crazy over here in Australia. Thought about selling but yea I can’t do it I just know I will regret it
I agree with you a hundred percent, I have a 2003 legacy and I don't intend to sell it even if I decide to buy another vehicle, after you putting so much time money and work plus it's like a part of the family and the overall love that you had develop after waited for so long to get what you had desires even before you could have afford to get it, if you sell it I would really miss it myself lol
Sold my 2020 STI for a 2022 wrx, VB is awesome
I got my car back in 2015 and it has been one of my dream cars and i absolutely love it! the aftermarket support is what keeped me very excited to own it. thanks to these awesome companies. makes me feel like im playing nfs underground in real life. but nonetheless awesome video wish i lived on that side haha so i could get the opportunity to check out the car in person.
Great car to keep, especially when they’re ALL going electric.
Beautiful STI. If it’s paid off just keep it for years as a collector piece. It will be in 10 years for sure. Maybe 15 years lol.
As much as I love the car (and those wheels are amazing) I say don’t get attached to cars. It’s always fun to experience new cars. I never missed any of the cars I sold - part of the journey. The whole idea that you’re addressing it tells you they you’re ready to let her go :)
Too late! Haha but I get you. I’ve gotten attached to others in the past but for some reason this one tugs at my heart strings a bit more. Hoping to just keeping adding to the stable 👍🏻
And get your ass over here to review the STI!! 😂
Hell no worst advice ever
He probably never owned a car. Just leased
Keep the videos coming! You’re inspiring me to vlog my sti build!
I reckon the bigger question is "why on earth would you ever sell it!!"
It’s beautiful bro keep up the good work!!!
Ur car is the cleanest, so happy you decided to keep it💯✨🏎 are your gears knotchy? Mine is knotchy between 2nd and 6th especially since changing the transmission oil to 80w90
They are notchy but they aren’t hard to put into gear.
Always exciting to watch your videos and appreciate the passion for your dream car, and for us to enjoy 👍
Are the V2 taillights holding up well? Any condinsation?
0 issues what so ever. No condensation issues, no burnt LED's, nothing. They have been working perfectly.
Wicked big meet? Are you having it in the show portion or just going to enjoy it? Either way it’s gonna be an awesome one this time seeing the airslayer in action and all that.
Yes it’ll be in the show
Commented before watching full video so it’ll be cool to see it there.
@@Autofreakgarage that’s awesome. It’s an hour and 20 min drive for me to get there out of RI. WBM is a great meet and the energy is crazy going in and out. I’m not in the show since mines still stock but I’ll be there all day with my rc infraction drift truck. Best of luck winning and maybe I’ll bump into you.
Hey bro I jus got a 2018 sti limited what can u advise abt my build i wanna keep the car reliable and make power i did some research meaning basically watching all ur videos lol and already got some part but didn't install any as yet here's my parts list plz let me knw if I should get anything else...
Installed.. koyo radiator and #4 cylinder colant bypass
Not Installed..
Grimmspeed tmic
Cobb accessport v3
Cobb carbon fiber redline intake
Cobb lf bypass valve
Grimmspeed turbo heat shield
Grimmspeed chatted downpipe
Grimmspeed boost control solenoid
Iag aos street
Killer B aluminum oil pan package
Invida r400 catback exhaust
Great start!
Thank you..if there's anything else u think I should add to the list plz let me knw any Any advice you can give me I would appreciate.....love ur channel keep up the good work
Your automobile is absolutely fabulous!!!!!! Keep on moving, keep the pedal to metal!
I purchased my STI last year when I was single, now im married and about to have my first boy. My wife is on my ass about getting a bigger family car, but honestly the only thing I would turn in my car for would be a bronco. But with the current pricing they are right now that's a big no. And I also just recently blew my engine at 22k miles so thank god it was still under warranty.
. I have two kids and still daily my wrx. You don’t need the whole house in your car and it still has room for anything needed family included. If you really need an suv get something older and used that you’re not worried about getting messy.
If shes already on you about selling your car, after being married less than a year, you need to put your foot down. If you bend to her on this, itll never end. Happy spouse, happy house. NOT happy wife, happy life.
@@headreddedstepchild6177 amén brother.
Yup, I told her I’m not selling, you getting either a bronco or Tacoma.
hey man, loved the video. I have a stock 2018 STI and I was wondering what exhaust you would recommend, I was looking at getting a tomei 😅
Thanks! Depends on what you are looking for in terms of sound.
@@Autofreakgarage just looking for something j can daily. Not too much drone
Check out the Cobb or awe touring if you want something a bit louder
@@Autofreakgarage thank you so much! 🙏
I plan on buidling my wrx hatch, super stoked
Agree on all 4 reasons bro ❤️ keep it going love your content 💯
I thought about selling mine due to the fear of getting ringland failure but other than that, I love the car. Wished I would have done stage 2 last year. I hit up Brentuning about getting an e-tune for my STI but they said they cant do it no more due to the fact that most all catted downpipes throw codes now due to that Cobb/EPA scenario. Sucks too that I have the grimmspeed downpipe already purchased and sitting at home never to be installed
There will be other ways to get it done in the near future!
@@Autofreakgarage i hope so! Looking forward to seeing more videos!
Ringland or spun bearings is always a fear with these cars but honestly this is one of the few cars I’ve owned that I would want to rebuild time and time again.
I pass up on lost of side work for plumbing because my only car is my sti. Im 23 years on and the sti is a financial disaster. Im not broke by any means but it cost almost 1,000$ per month to drive that car. Ive owned the car little over 2 years and thete hasn't been one day that the car hasn't brought me happiness. Every morning and everyday after work I have something great to look forward to. If I sold now and invested that money I could own a gtr in 5 years but I dont know if od even care about it then.
You should refinance right now, you obviously didn't have credit when you bought it. 1k per month is wild, none of us spend anywhere near that
@@Augie.. 1k with gas , insurance, and payment.
@@PlumberWRX I guess that makes more sense, but insurance is fairly cheap for me anyways. All depends though
I’ll never sell my STI. I’ll add more cars to the stable but the STI will be in my garage when I pass on to the next life for sure
Got a question got a 16 sti and at times my 3rd gear locks out. U ever had that issue
Never had that issue. Is it when you are driving? Original clutch? Is it slipping at all or just not going into gear??
No it’s a brand new clutch installed by Subaru a month ago.
I’ve noticed it when I’m driving on the highway going like 80-90 and when I come to a stop and shift 1-2 then 3 is locked out have to put it in neutral and force it into 3rd.
I would check with the dealer then if the issue started after the replacement.
Kudos brother. My 2020 is garaged kept 😂, I only drive it on a Sunday if the weather is nice. I could sale mine in a heart beat since it’s in mint condition but unless cash is flashed in front of me than I will consider but I will also regret if I did sale it 😂.
STI For the WIN! You can build it to Spank Lambos, You can Build it to Look Mean and sexy.... Love my STI.
Same answer. You have put too much money and time into the car. It has become a part of you
I love ❤️ my sti 2017 buy brand new and loved my car
enjoy these cars so much. Hopefully i can find you at WBM to say hello
See you there
Now I gotta go drive mine 😭😭😭
All the reason you mentioned can be summarize as one sentence：you love this car that its
You have too much invested. You’ve got 3k in ti bolts alone
hey scoob ill be in that show i won a ticket with IAG they were given away 5 tickets to that show i was one of the 5 winners hope to see you there 😍👌
If you sell it you’ll have to change your channel name .. 😂
Hahah I think I was one of the people asking you that too. I love tinkering with stuff whether it's fixing up my home or my car. I just ended up ordering a small part to install and I'm happy to be spending a few hours installing parts again.
Thats write we love the sti
Your next mod could be air ride suspension 😏
I don’t think I’ll ever go to an air setup.
Personally, I dont see any legit reason to use air suspension with a performance vehicle like the STI
Hell no
First here lol what's up man I hope you don't sell it