If you live in an area that has lots of curves, this thing will put the biggest smile on your face! What an incredibly well engineered vehicle! I'd personally pay the money to have this special car, what do you guys think?
Motortrend tested it and obtained 0-60mph in only 5.9 secs. Not sure I would pay that much for it. I would buy a Veloster N or Type R, and save the money or use the money to tune it, and buy various other aftermarket parts to make it even faster. Not sure either one needs better handling enhancements. Especially in the Type R's case.
@@Goyxrd3 Not exactly. Scroll down or search the story "2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 First Test, What makes you so special." It is the last article all the way at the bottom. Until tomorrow anyway. www.motortrend.com/
65k for a subie? You can buy a 911 or Cayman GTS for that price. No way. Better off buying a used golf R for 27k and putting 5k in it. It will smoke the STI.
I'm happy that you did, but I am SHOCKED that they let you test drive this thing! The dealership that I work at is very picky about who can test drive a regular STI, let alone this one. This one is sitting in our showroom. Also - c'mon, Subaru - gold wheels with white paint only? Gold/blue is the classic setup!
Great video, but it's definitely too much for what's essentially a more refined STI. I mean 15K , plus whatever the dealer is gonna tack onto it, is absolutely absurd, over what you're gonna get in the base STI trim. I commend anybody that can buy it at this premium price as I am no means bashing the car (it's a sight to see). But i'd much rather sink a WRX (at 31K) with 10K worth of mods (at best) and get plentiful more power, and still have money leftover for whatever maintenance,etc, it will need for the period of time I'll own it. But excellent/well informed review. The car looks like a beast, and I'm sure it will look great as a collectors item in anybody's garage.
Excellent video as always, Forrest! The S209 looks like a BLAST to drive. You took those corners with ease! Wow! Keep it up! Looking forward to that Model X impressions video.
If I'm spending 75-80k on a car I'm buying a gtr, gt500, supra, new c8, anything besides an sti that has 341 hp... I would buy a used sti build it for 900hp and still spend less
that is incorrect sir you're looking at 20-30k for a proper build 500-600 whp sti on top of the price of the car lol a 900hp sti will put you over the 100k mark lol this Subaru game isnt cheap
S209 is expensive, but when selling, you'd be able to resell it highly. It's a final of a EJ engine, so it's valuable. The first owner shouldn't lose money.
That's a point. May even become an good investment. Didn't really take this into consideration. Going to continue rocking my 02 wrx though, will have 300-400 when she's some being worked on this spring.
There is one of these in my local Subaru dealership. The sticker price is aroumd $65K so there doesn't appear to be a dealer mark up. If I had the money, I'd buy it.
Wow this place hint is incredible!!! Great review really shows you get what you pay for!! I recently picked up a 2020 Sti white series but have to say I’m jealous of this car haha
Ceramic white is beautiful on camera...cant imagine in person...coming from owning 3 aspen white GGs. I have a series.gray and can say that the typeRA bilsteins make the sti handle amazing compared to all other VA sti's
@@ernesternest815 I have a 2019 STI....my point was 75k is too much for what you get out of the S209. Its horrible at dollar vs performance ratio. I'm a notoriously cheap bastard and I need to get a lot for my money and the s209 doesn't offer enough for nearly 80k. Also dealer markups are hilarious for this car, my dealership sold one for 83k which is laughable.
Tried doing that with a regular STI to upgrade it to S208 specs. not just the engine, but suspension, brakes, body, transmission, and the rest. Didn't get there. Luckily, I was one of the second round lottery winners in Japan to be eligible to buy the S208 complete car - number 78/450.
For 65k, you can get a used forester and a used hellcat, Or you can get a used sti and a z06 vette for 30-35k. Or you get a gt350 mustang and a used golf R. Let that sink in. My 16 sti is enough. Not worth 65k unless u are a super fanboy
60 grand? No thanks just spent 45 on a sti limited with options. I can get that 30 hp with way less than 15-20 grand lol. Beautiful car tho for the monetarily gifted.
60 grand is suggested retail. Actually they are selling it over $100k; Most dealers want $50k on top of the $65k and they are getting it. They already sold out. The car rides like a jet plane. Taking corners that regular Sti would spin out. Tunning companies probably buying these to copy the parts and sell to average Joes. That was the whole idea. Dunlop made this tire specifically for this car. I don't think it is for 800 tires. They are looking to sell it to the whole subaru aftermarket.
That's alot if money for an sti, one of the things that made sti special was a good and power engine, 4 wheel drive and an amazing transmission. All for 30-35k or a older used one for 15-25k, but a new one for double the costs that doesn't really have any meaningful differences or changes? I mean
You obviously didn’t do your homework. All sti engines from 2019 have forged internals semi decked blocks & modified heads. So you really didn’t get it because you couldn’t afford one.
@@k9-unit-australia275 are you sure you got the right info? I did quite a bit of searching and reading before giving up on it. Affordability wasn’t a problem. I have two STI and a 996 all paid off, please tell me which part of affordability that I have problem with?
If spend no more than 45k on this. Cool car and those who want to buy it, thanks for supporting this car, but you can get a used sti for under 30k abd with 10 k get it up to a reliable 500-600 hp and still have 25+k$ to invest in something.
You are not understanding the point of this car. This is a special collectors car not intended for people like you but for hard core subaru fans with money.
Great car and review! Sadly, we don't get the WRX in europe anymore. Btw, why is the audio in the interior (expect when you drove it) not as good as outside?
Dude i love subaru but its not worth it to pay 65k ...i've a subaru full bolt on e85 will smoke this s209 ....with 65k could get a corvette c8 0-60 under 3 seconds
You think thata funny, my local Toyota dealership still has 2 Premium trim Supras listed for $90k 🤦♂️🤣 they've had them for 4 months they can't sell them... wonder why lol
@@LeglessWonder Its not an insult its just stating facts. I dont live in the states I live in NZ and we have had all these cars here forever. I own 4 Nissan pulsar GTIR's myself and have driven all the older subaru sti's. These latest WRX's are a joke compared to what else is out there. The japanese are living in the past with this model in particular. These cars should be making circa 400hp by now. The only saving grace of these things is its an actual manual gearbox. The interior plastics look like they came via time machine from 2001.
I was really irritated with the reviewer calling the S209 a WRX S209. I’m sure Subaru does not like it when people miss brand their products. It’s an STI S209 period. No WRX. That’s why you do not see WRX badged on the car. Please read the release announcement from Subaru!
You don't buy it for the power but honestly, for the majority of the people buying these 200 hp is more than they know what to do with in any race setting, accept driving aggressively on the road thinking you're a legend when your not. Think about it, cars like enzos with 650 has about the difference in power of my focus se 165 hp and say a focus rs 350. 341 is healthy.
People S4 sure on a straight line but S209 for the track all day. People pay $25k for an oil change on a Bugatti, please tell them that’s a waste of money too
Subaru needs to step up and come out with a high horsepower car to compete with all the rest of cars. Everything coming out now is coming out with 400 to 500 horsepower stock .. they need to step it up just saying ....or people are going to move on ... Subaru needs to build something that can compete with the hellcat..
But... when it came down to it, and you had to sign for this car and give up $65k of your hard earned money, would it still *reallyyyy* be worth it? I don’t think so. This is a rich mans toy.
35 to 40 more hp over a regular sti and 25k more. The f outta here. Car still needs better performance than that. Cars been out for like 15, 16 years and pretty much is the same performance.
For a 65k car? Hard pass, that car will depreciate like a rock once the next sti comes out. I bought a 2020 BMW M340ix and it will smoke that Subaru any day. The sad part? Same MSRP price. Subaru with their old engine and barely and improvement.
If you live in an area that has lots of curves, this thing will put the biggest smile on your face! What an incredibly well engineered vehicle! I'd personally pay the money to have this special car, what do you guys think?
Same
Motortrend tested it and obtained 0-60mph in only 5.9 secs. Not sure I would pay that much for it. I would buy a Veloster N or Type R, and save the money or use the money to tune it, and buy various other aftermarket parts to make it even faster. Not sure either one needs better handling enhancements. Especially in the Type R's case.
@@Goyxrd3
What is the source of that test, I want to read it. It makes much more sense.
@@Goyxrd3
Not exactly.
Scroll down or search the story "2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 First Test, What makes you so special."
It is the last article all the way at the bottom. Until tomorrow anyway.
www.motortrend.com/
65k for a subie? You can buy a 911 or Cayman GTS for that price. No way. Better off buying a used golf R for 27k and putting 5k in it. It will smoke the STI.
I own 12/209 - agree 100% with the other owner below - SO much fun to drive. Expensive yes, but SOOO much fun to drive!
It's actually a 2019 model you may want to change your title but you're right the grip on this car is amazing and really is a special car
yo mon I thought this car was a good deal before I even knew it had 340-340 hp and tq or wtv... this thing is a legit beast
I'm happy that you did, but I am SHOCKED that they let you test drive this thing! The dealership that I work at is very picky about who can test drive a regular STI, let alone this one. This one is sitting in our showroom. Also - c'mon, Subaru - gold wheels with white paint only? Gold/blue is the classic setup!
Great video, but it's definitely too much for what's essentially a more refined STI. I mean 15K , plus whatever the dealer is gonna tack onto it, is absolutely absurd, over what you're gonna get in the base STI trim. I commend anybody that can buy it at this premium price as I am no means bashing the car (it's a sight to see). But i'd much rather sink a WRX (at 31K) with 10K worth of mods (at best) and get plentiful more power, and still have money leftover for whatever maintenance,etc, it will need for the period of time I'll own it.
But excellent/well informed review. The car looks like a beast, and I'm sure it will look great as a collectors item in anybody's garage.
I really miss the frameless doors. Wish they brung them back gave it such a sleek look.
Thank toyota for that
Excellent video as always, Forrest! The S209 looks like a BLAST to drive. You took those corners with ease! Wow!
Keep it up! Looking forward to that Model X impressions video.
“Lots of flicks and flairs”....they’re called canards
Lmaoo yes
Quarter of a million people subscribed for car reviews and doesnt know what a simple exterior piece is called lmfao..
If I'm spending 75-80k on a car I'm buying a gtr, gt500, supra, new c8, anything besides an sti that has 341 hp... I would buy a used sti build it for 900hp and still spend less
that is incorrect sir you're looking at 20-30k for a proper build 500-600 whp sti on top of the price of the car lol a 900hp sti will put you over the 100k mark lol this Subaru game isnt cheap
Ew automatics lol.
Yeah this should’ve came with 450 hp at least
i hear uu butttttt unfortunately all those cars you named are automatic ;[ yiiiiiiiiiiiiikes
@@christopherrogers8316 both my cars are manual last thing I care about if I’m getting a gtr is if it’s manual or not lmao
Those wheels just need to be painted gold and this car is set. 👌
S209 is expensive, but when selling, you'd be able to resell it highly.
It's a final of a EJ engine, so it's valuable.
The first owner shouldn't lose money.
That's a point. May even become an good investment. Didn't really take this into consideration. Going to continue rocking my 02 wrx though, will have 300-400 when she's some being worked on this spring.
I just picked up a 2020 STI, I wanted the EJ25, the last year of it
There is one of these in my local Subaru dealership. The sticker price is aroumd $65K so there doesn't appear to be a dealer mark up.
If I had the money, I'd buy it.
Not sure how fast he was going but no tire squeal, this does put the power down well.
I was never into Subees before until I've seen the RA and this.
Wow this place hint is incredible!!! Great review really shows you get what you pay for!! I recently picked up a 2020 Sti white series but have to say I’m jealous of this car haha
Didn’t know those were out yet
YeloFva they are not you yet I just ordered one it supposed to ship out in February to April
Cobb everything go stage 3 and perrin swaybars. Will spend a lot less and go way faster. But it is very beautiful car
Ceramic white is beautiful on camera...cant imagine in person...coming from owning 3 aspen white GGs. I have a series.gray and can say that the typeRA bilsteins make the sti handle amazing compared to all other VA sti's
I loved the video. Great narrative. And yes I bought one. 👍👍
WOW! This car is SWEET! Thanks for the review.
Love it! For those complaining, looking up the price for a Evo X FQ-400
My favorite Corolla trim level.
I have the car number 7 love it. This review is awesome I was just more surprised they let you drive the car. Lol
I have a chance to get one on Jan 7 not sure I want to part with 66K I purchase the launch edition in 2015.
@@jamesrobison4396 it will cost you more than 66k but yeah not worth it. I'd rather find a clean used GTR for that money.
Shawn Z get a BRZ or used cayman for summer and a WRX for winter instead.
@@ernesternest815 I have a 2019 STI....my point was 75k is too much for what you get out of the S209. Its horrible at dollar vs performance ratio. I'm a notoriously cheap bastard and I need to get a lot for my money and the s209 doesn't offer enough for nearly 80k. Also dealer markups are hilarious for this car, my dealership sold one for 83k which is laughable.
Shawn Z I completely agree with you. There is so much more you can get with that money.
If I had choice of this or the supra, definitely the S209. But I'll keep my Type R though it's cheaper. Lol
Other Subaru owners: savor the s209/garage queen.
Me with the s209: "Higgins, hold my beer"😂😂😂
Best waiting for sti 2021 i think it will be special
I will admit this is nice but I feel like with a decent amount of mods you could just turn a regular STI into something better than this
Yeah even doing cobb stage 3 with everything would cost less. It is nice just way too much in price.
Yea. Easily. But collectibility for this thing is a major selling point
@@LeglessWonder very true
Tried doing that with a regular STI to upgrade it to S208 specs. not just the engine, but suspension, brakes, body, transmission, and the rest. Didn't get there. Luckily, I was one of the second round lottery winners in Japan to be eligible to buy the S208 complete car - number 78/450.
@@s208richard8 son of a gun. Dont mod this car unless it's for oil related maintence.
For 65k, you can get a used forester and a used hellcat,
Or you can get a used sti and a z06 vette for 30-35k. Or you get a gt350 mustang and a used golf R. Let that sink in. My 16 sti is enough. Not worth 65k unless u are a super fanboy
You can tell this guy knows what he’s talking about 😭😭
White color for me awesome! But this will be a dream car because I prefer to build a house and the pricetag is for doctors, lawyers or businessman.
I'm on my 7th STI, currently have a 2019 STI but sorry 65k+ for this doesn't seem worth it. The RS3 is a better option for the money.
Heart says yes, but brain says no
@@Gchang54 such a struggle lol.
bears eff it if you got the money do it
@@Gchang54 basically the story of all of us.
I agree. Even an S4 would be a better option in terms of performance. However, you ain’t rowing in an Audi anymore.
60 grand? No thanks just spent 45 on a sti limited with options. I can get that 30 hp with way less than 15-20 grand lol. Beautiful car tho for the monetarily gifted.
60 grand is suggested retail. Actually they are selling it over $100k; Most dealers want $50k on top of the $65k and they are getting it. They already sold out. The car rides like a jet plane. Taking corners that regular Sti would spin out. Tunning companies probably buying these to copy the parts and sell to average Joes. That was the whole idea. Dunlop made this tire specifically for this car. I don't think it is for 800 tires. They are looking to sell it to the whole subaru aftermarket.
BrightsydeBill they were sold out before they got here
YES10 not totally true. Most dealers that were greedy still have 2019s sitting around.
He literally said multiple times in the video that the power is not the reason to get this car.
I would be LIVID if I ended up buying this car after you thrashed it before break-in was complete.....
Subaru break in the engines
@@potatopal7511 You're telling me that rings don't get seated anymore? MAN, what a time to be alive!
That's alot if money for an sti, one of the things that made sti special was a good and power engine, 4 wheel drive and an amazing transmission. All for 30-35k or a older used one for 15-25k, but a new one for double the costs that doesn't really have any meaningful differences or changes? I mean
Was planning to get it. Decided not to because the Biggest turn off is no forged internals.
You obviously didn’t do your homework. All sti engines from 2019 have forged internals semi decked blocks & modified heads. So you really didn’t get it because you couldn’t afford one.
@@k9-unit-australia275 are you sure you got the right info? I did quite a bit of searching and reading before giving up on it. Affordability wasn’t a problem. I have two STI and a 996 all paid off, please tell me which part of affordability that I have problem with?
Nice car, nice review. Wow, how were you able to test drive this car?
If spend no more than 45k on this. Cool car and those who want to buy it, thanks for supporting this car, but you can get a used sti for under 30k abd with 10 k get it up to a reliable 500-600 hp and still have 25+k$ to invest in something.
You are not understanding the point of this car. This is a special collectors car not intended for people like you but for hard core subaru fans with money.
Great car and review! Sadly, we don't get the WRX in europe anymore.
Btw, why is the audio in the interior (expect when you drove it) not as good as outside?
Awesome video but I think I’ll pass on this sti😱
Great review !
tmaine unlimited Thanks!
Dude i love subaru but its not worth it to pay 65k ...i've a subaru full bolt on e85 will smoke this s209 ....with 65k could get a corvette c8 0-60 under 3 seconds
Damn! Almost 70k? I’d just get an STi and put in some suspension upgrades to make the handling out of this world! 🤷🏻♂️
I don’t know what it is with car reviewers and over excessively touching everything. Especially the light colored stitching/trimming.
rather go varis widebody and fbo/e85 with money left over but this is still nice
65k. Hahahahaha
InfoumusMOBB If you think that’s funny, it sold for almost $80k. 😄
My local Subaru dealer has one listed at 130,000 😂😂😂😂
You think thata funny, my local Toyota dealership still has 2 Premium trim Supras listed for $90k 🤦♂️🤣 they've had them for 4 months they can't sell them... wonder why lol
It should come with an sti wing
Would rather pay the extra for 2020 a45s amg or cla45 amg. Subaru and the japanese in general are still living in 1995 with these things.
Fail to see how that's an insult lol
@@LeglessWonder Its not an insult its just stating facts. I dont live in the states I live in NZ and we have had all these cars here forever. I own 4 Nissan pulsar GTIR's myself and have driven all the older subaru sti's. These latest WRX's are a joke compared to what else is out there. The japanese are living in the past with this model in particular. These cars should be making circa 400hp by now. The only saving grace of these things is its an actual manual gearbox. The interior plastics look like they came via time machine from 2001.
Who cares. You pay want you want. I would take this sti over any car. I will trade my 18 sti for this s209. Can't wait.
Jose Guevara its simply not worth 65k when there’s still so much that needs to be improved
I was really irritated with the reviewer calling the S209 a WRX S209. I’m sure Subaru does not like it when people miss brand their products. It’s an STI S209 period. No WRX. That’s why you do not see WRX badged on the car. Please read the release announcement from Subaru!
He's actually right. The car is listed as a 2019 WRX S209. For whatever reason, STI Japan wanted it to be called that lol
more wrx content please the 2022 asap long review
You don't buy it for the power but honestly, for the majority of the people buying these 200 hp is more than they know what to do with in any race setting, accept driving aggressively on the road thinking you're a legend when your not. Think about it, cars like enzos with 650 has about the difference in power of my focus se 165 hp and say a focus rs 350. 341 is healthy.
People S4 sure on a straight line but S209 for the track all day.
People pay $25k for an oil change on a Bugatti, please tell them that’s a waste of money too
It's a 2019 STI S209
Nice!
Nice car nice sounds cos it's quiet. 👍
Damn that gas mileage is tuff
Yea id rather spend 65-70k on a used gtr.
65k 345hp... nope ... my forester xt has more power than that ... with that extra 20k I can make it into a forester on steroids lol..
A used 2017 1SS Camaro is cheaper and has 455HP lmao
Subaru needs to step up and come out with a high horsepower car to compete with all the rest of cars. Everything coming out now is coming out with 400 to 500 horsepower stock .. they need to step it up just saying ....or people are going to move on ... Subaru needs to build something that can compete with the hellcat..
The starting price for a C8 Corvette is $60k lmao
How is shifting compared to the miata? Is it as good?
I was expecting the model x reaction,but oh well.
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So for 15k more than other sti's where is the money going to the s209 badge
Just get an sti with good coilovers, anti roll bars and you’ll have better handling than that car for cheaper lol it’s just basically for collectors.
Yaris gr4 will smoke this in rally
I have an STI LE and I wanna trade in for S209 lol
Compare it with the new 2020 Sti
But... when it came down to it, and you had to sign for this car and give up $65k of your hard earned money, would it still *reallyyyy* be worth it? I don’t think so. This is a rich mans toy.
does this have the twin scroll turbo or is it still using the unequal length headers?
Same motor & turbo in the 2019-20. I do know, no twin scroll.
@@grasshoppercreations9308 upgraded HKS turbo.
There is no plastic engine cover? Awesome!
Or did you put it away?
Car Guy NO PLASTIC! 😃
That's how all the STI engine bays look. No cover
poor clutch...
Nice Car👍😎🇵🇭💯
35 to 40 more hp over a regular sti and 25k more. The f outta here. Car still needs better performance than that. Cars been out for like 15, 16 years and pretty much is the same performance.
Its S2zero9 not S2Oh9
65k for a 4 cylinder lmao just buy a regular sti
Lol that's a poor argument. The i8 has three cylinders and costs twice as much.
Steve Buscemi with 65k I can get a c63s amg Benz with extremely low mileage and would smoke this thing and have luxury as well.
or you could buy a rs3 or a m2 competition
While I respect the power, I can't get into the exterior or interior styling of these. Just not my cup of tea.
That wing has to gooo ugly asF🤧 not worth 65k im good with my limited 19 wrb sti
Yea id rather get the much better zl1 1le for 60k
Exhaust doesnt sound anything special.
u dont know strut bar and u review cars
imagine buying this paying 30k over sticker only to have your engine blow lol lol subaru vibes
Needs those mufflers removed
Whating the new sti 2021
Trash this car was a failure on the track , Japanese race car drivers said it could not handle like.others nor did the power make up
I have 195 .....40,000 over MSRP😣
Holy cow, I got 149.....and Zero over MSRP, lucky me!
@@jonathanho3364 I would definitely pay MSRP for one.
So you paid $100,000 for an S209?!
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65k? No thanks I'd get an audi rs3 or tt rs for that price
2019 sti s209
David M. I see it on the sticker.. 2019.. fail
Lol worth every penny!!!!! Hahaahaha SuREEEEEEE!
Overpriced
For 65k just buy a Corvette
lol us style sti
lmfao.. no. $10k for a new one maybe.
no
no thanks ill keep my 05 STI....you can have your Camry
You nailed it...and it only gets worse in 2021
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:/
😂
For a 65k car? Hard pass, that car will depreciate like a rock once the next sti comes out. I bought a 2020 BMW M340ix and it will smoke that Subaru any day. The sad part? Same MSRP price. Subaru with their old engine and barely and improvement.
milkshake hauler
Just another crappy car
But....it’s so ugly.
Doesnt know how to shift..