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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we take out this 2019 Subaru WRX STI and find out if this extremely old platform is still any good here in 2022? should you buy one, is it worth it? in this video we will answer all & give a good insight into why this old platform is still used today. this STI has the flat 4 cyl EJ257 Turbo engine.. paired with only a 6 speed manual :) AWD and this car is very mechanical...
Big thanks to Car Giant WA for loaning us this WRX STI.. it is for sale click the link below.
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As a first time owner of a wrx, i can say that the harder you drive it, the better it feels. This car was meant to be driven. Not baby-ed, not calmly maneuvering, not going slow or being luxurious. Just go. The rougher the road, the more comfortable the car feels, oddly enough.
I have an 05 STI with 200k on the clock and running strong. Will never get rid of that car. It was my dream car as a kid and I was so happy to finally be able to afford one. Now that these have skyrocketed in value, are highly sought after, and seeing where the STI name is headed, it makes me even more happy that I have one of the originals to represent what Subaru used to be. It truly is a shame to see all of our favorite cars die out to emissions laws and regulations...
INHERITED my dad's 05 BLOB EYE less then 16.k factory wheels and tires still in mint condition car BLUE/Gold will sell one day when price gets to retirement $
Hell yeah good shit
@@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY post some videos on it
This aged well aha now that they won’t be making STi’s for the next gen, you really need to get one while you can! So sad to see the real rally cars go, first the evo, now the STi😢
No kidding!
i had no idea they were going to can it.. what a shame eh
@Bry Zeer front wheel bias, no thankyou..
@@hobo1704 So is the wrx lol
@@TheRealCatof WRX is constant AWD clown..
STi's just turned into collector cars with the cancellation of them for the current-gen. Thanks Subaru.
the price just went up!
@@RossReviewsau exactly what makes me mad. This was the year I was going to buy myself an sti.
And you know it, got a 18 STi
Not a collectors car if there is way to many ov them.
Ik I'm so happy I bought the 2021 STI. I was kinda disappointed in it because it wasn't even supposed to exist but I'm very glad to have it now
Great video man, the production quality has steadily increased as you’ve gone on, keep it up and congrats on 30k so good to see
thank you! really glad you can notice the improvements i'm trying to bring, still got a ways to go but slowly getting more consistent
Another top class review. The camera work, vehicle description all spot on and then driving it like you would if you owned it with the same brilliant face expressions.
Glad you enjoyed it :) trying to keep the quality up
really excited for this banger!!! you make my wednesdays a much better day when I get to see this stuff Jono. Keep up the amazing content👌
thanks harrison! :)
Congrats on cracking 30k subscribers Johnny!! It's more than just a round figure number, it's the countless hours of graft and work as well as many early mornings and late nights to review all the cars you have to make this channel possible. Good on you mate, nothing less than you deserve. Now a short stroll to 50k and 100k on the horizon
thanks so much! ive been working really hard this last month to get some banging content.. so lets hope this is just the beginning
Love the content Jonathan, that aftermarket exhaust sounds sensational.
thanks mate! its an Xforce ;)
This generation of WRX looks much better than the new one! Though my favourite WRX would definitely be the original one, followed by the second gen WRX...
Congratulations on achieving 30,000 subscribers!
Gen 1 and 2 best looking. And the 2022 is the best of the best the rest are terrible
thanks so much martin! feels good to get to 30! lets hit 50 soon yah haha..
Comfort wise the new one is streets ahead but it is a bit ugly lol
@@DEVILTAZ35 That's true...
@@RossReviewsau #Roadto50k
Been a subie fan for a longtime love the video
Thanks brother 🤙
I sold a 1997 WRX RA import (Race application) with the stock race gear fitted to it from Subaru (factory lighter body, closed deck engine, VF22 turbo, high flow intercooler with water jets, high ratio gears and coilovers) for just over $7000 about 10 years ago in an eBay auction... because I thought I couldn't register it in WA when I moved from Melbourne. The guy called me up a couple of days later to thank me and let me know he had no issues registering it. It makes me cry to this day. I love the platform in any generation of the STI. No matter how it looks on the outside or inside, that familiar sound and feel just eggs you on to redline.
I used to launch mine from close to redline to stop it bogging down. Pretty much a rev and dump, but there's only so many times you can do that to it, not to mention the later versions are much heavier than the earlier ones. Two gear changes to 100 km/h doesn't help either. My Audi RS5 launches from near 7000 RPM and launch control sorts out everything else. As much as I'm all for purist cars, I'd love to experience a WRX STI with a dual clutch gearbox and launch control. It detracts from the DNA of the car substantially, but I would buy one if it came with that option.
Damn unlucky. I've a 2000 clubspec evo4 that is a barnfind and under 60k on the clock. Recently beat up on a 2019 AMG (when the car works, it works!) and broke a gear or two with main shaft, nothing like repairs to make you feel like an owner of one of these...now rare cars
I miss my old '19 STI. Broke up with my ex and had to sell mine unfortunately, they are a fun car to drive! But in saying that, I love my v8 VF ute :) Congrats on 30k subs mate!
2 cars equally as amazing but also completely different HAHA.. love a V8 ;)
This car is killing me with the rumble shifting and ol that noise! I love it
its so fun! i was really surprised how good this was
First iteration of the 6speed came out in 2001 on the MY02 STI. The gearbox was originally designed by Porsche. In 2005 we got in Aus the MY05 STI with DCCD which is generally what this car has. Fantastic gearbox!
i must say the gear box and pedal position was perfect! so easy to heel toe.. was addictive to do it lol
CONGRATS on 30K ross, great video. always entertaining
THANK YOU! lets go 40k!
Just noticed you cracked 30k subs. Well done. The big five o not far away. And loved the humour. The only Subaru I’ve driven was a late NA Forester which was auto. Paddle shifters were fun
thanks Reece! really feels good to finally get over the 30k mark.. this Subaru was a blast too
It is good because it is old mechanicly while the rest is modern and redined. I especially love the interior. Peak ergonomics shame they didnt offer the wagon(Levorg)
100% man.. you can still buy new with a warranty! and this really does drive still like a good old school car.. punchy turbo n 6spd manual.. was really really fun on the B road
I was always hesitant of the idea of buying one of the new models because they don't have that good old car driving experience unlike the older GD subarus. It hurts because I got into a bad car accident three weeks ago and totaled my 05 WRX at the age of 17.
I'm open if anyone wants to present an argument that the newer cars aren't too big, too heavy, or too wide and are actually worth buying compared to getting a GD Sti!
@@bradonvelueta7117 Its good Because youbpreserve one more bit of retively old school driving experience. Maybe not as GD but its better than Stink eye was
@@bradonvelueta7117 Also next STi will be horrible, like WRX with cable actuated shifter, stupid compound bow clutch and electric powersteering. So just a turbo Crosstrek that sits lower. Its infected woth mkdern car lameness STi is last foothold of true analogue feeling car, even if not the best among them better than all the depilator level car design we are drowning in right now.
@@RossReviewsau What muffler are you running on it?
05 sti here. USDM model with factory crystal metallic grey paint and the silver BBS rims. Fully stock and well taken care of. My sti is priceless to me. Everyday I see it im grateful that I own a unique piece of sports car history.
hold onto it :)
@@RossReviewsau To me this is more than just a car. Ive had alot of history with family and friends and myself in imprezas. Ive owned 1 bug eye wrx and 2 blob eye sti's. The one I spoke of is my 3rd impreza. Ive owned at least 1 impreza for a significant portion of my life. This car embodies so much of that personal history for me. I cant explain how in words how sentimental my impreza is to me.
My MY06 XT Forester had the EJ25 engine, top car, top engine, heaps of fun; my current Subie has the FA20 still good but the EJ25 was a bit more agricultural and down to earth and more fun.
The WRX from the first model in 1994 they are made to for cornering twisty roads rough terrain
Not for 0-100 times .Their strength is on the move on twisty roads
That said a GC8 with 2.5litre and 6 speed conversion is an absolute weapon.
100% its for powering through them corners n holding onto that speed
Absolutely. This is what I try to explain to people that say WRXs are slow..no. They're not meant to compete with 1,000HP Barras on a highway. They're meant for ripping it up a mountain road, hopefully in the wet!
There a video on TH-cam v8 couldn't keep up on a mountain road
@@coopsnz1
Exactly
The Rex will leave most of them for dead on winding twisty rough roads
YesSiRr!! Mate... those machines remind me of Me skool days!! Lol!! Love your Work Bro... Pretty funny that Subaru H.Q Jurassic scene... Awesome stuff..
Edit.. Ohh and Alwayz appreciated the Facials!! Lol!! Too good bro... Thankz again for sharing...
HAHA thanks brother! glad you enjoyed the little skit! trying to add some more humor to the reviews
This video is an amazing review ❤
Thank you so much!
2019 WRX CVT owner here, subscribed
Thanks for subscribing to the channel😁
Great review Jono, one of these things would make for a great daily, if money permitted! Congratulations on your audience getting bigger and bigger, well done mate...
thanks Brendan! lets hope it keeps growing
I remember seeing and hearing a classic Subaru idling as a kid I think that's started my love for cars
thos unequal length headers... man they sound so good!
Nice video Bro 💯👍keep up the awesome work
Thanks brother
Exactly right when you said if it ain't broken don't fix it it maybe an old set up but still to hear one of these go by you just get that yeah I want one factor
Love these
great car
Great review
I don't own an STI but as a fairly recent owner of a 2012 WRX, these cars are remarkable. For the price that you pay, the sheer enjoyment you get from driving it is something I have not experienced with other cars. Honestly, it's the rumble from that boxer engine with the UELH that gets me everytime on top of everything that makes these cars so endearing.
I just got one a few months ago never drove a manual love it more than anything
its so good eh
@@RossReviewsau Yea it is love it
Bro. I really love the ending of your videos. Watched the type r one yesterday. The voice over on the cinematics is great. Do u come up with ya own copy?
Thanks mate! I do it all my self n just write it out.. 😅 glad you enjoyed it
@@RossReviewsau u record it just on ya shotgun mic? Or studio mic
@@ElijahTichborne lav mic and my phone
Yeah man you got to love them,they were just made to be thrashed & thrown around the corners,sounds bloody great too,top vid thanks Johnny mate & also liked the dinosaur comedy hahaha.
cheers pete its a great old platform car
I have a Grey 2021 WRX sti. Brand spanking new. One of the last orders made in Australia. So happy with my investment
Great investment man!
What was the build date for an your sti
Lol that Dino suit was hilarious, I just happened to watching this as I came down from mushrooms, that made me laugh.
Haha😂 glad you got my sense of humour
This year is the one to get with its Type RA short block that'll hold more power when you undoubtedly start modding. I still love my 18 though, but I will be trying to get the new Z when it goes on sale.
the new Z i have really high hopes for!
Thought the suit and mask was gunna be a T rex 🦖 joke for sure 🙄😂 great review as always mate. 👍 Subscribed and liked. 🙌
thanks brother! haha you got a good eye spotting the raptor lol last minute ideas n trying to find an an adult sized t rex suit! NOT EASY lol
It sounds soo beautiful here I am in my little impreza RS dreaming of the day I get my wrx
one day :)
You should try to review a Holden SS Crewman, they’ve always interested me and I think you’d be fascinated by it 👍
ive been looking hard to find a really clean one
Nice video bro
thanks mate :)
They're a neat little package. The styling is not for everyone, which adds to their appeal. Feminine and mainstream they aren't.
You should review an old Subaru Brumby ute........has one of the best four speed gearboxes I've ever used.
I have a 2012 subaru sti with only 40k miles. I will drive it till the day I die.
good stuff mate they dont make em like this anymore
Did you turn off traction control when you did the 0-100 launch?
By far one of the most enjoyable daily drivers out there.. I miss owning this STI :')
Tbh I like the 1st generation ones from 1994 til 1997, light , nimble , basic and powerful 160kw engine in a car that weighed a tonne or less. Btw love the dinosaur 🦕 in there 😅😅
HAHA i love the blob eyes.. would love to review some older WRX STIs.. glad you enjoyed the dino humor haha
Absolute perfection. I would love to upgrade my tuned GD Club Spec Evo to one of these. One day :)
its so fun on a backroad
wow this video fucking aged perfectly in the matter of 3 days wtf hahaha
I had no idea they were going to cancel this car when I filmed it 😅 very sad it’s no longer going to be made 🥲
I got a 2014 STI and loving it...
great fun!
This was great! that Subaru dealership skit! 🤣
Wouldn't mind some more skits... But just don't overdo it...🤣🤣🤣
so glad you guys actually thought it was half funny lol
@@RossReviewsau LOL!!!
I got nothing against the WRX. They are a super quick car and fun to drive. The biggest problem is keeping the wankers out of them.
haha i was gonna do a skit.. with a monster energy can & a vape pen lol
Super quick? Comedy comes in all kinds of different forms.
@@remissiveslave what do you drive?
@@Maskedman167 fa 20 wrx. Yesterday there was this person in some early 2000 SUV, I think it was either a Subaru or Toyota, and they were going between 20-30 in a 40. A truck in front of me passed them, then I did. I gave it a good effort and it took pretty long to overtake this thing. Also, was following a silverado recently and he accelerated pretty aggressively going up a hill, and I tried keeping up and barely could. I could go on and on. These fucking cars are a laughing stock. Ppl will say "they shine on dirt or snowy roads" 1.99.9% of the time I'm on pavement 2. The suspension, ground clearance, shit electric power steering, crappy tune that makes shifting garbage, shitty gear ratios, this thing is pretty much useless in the only domain you'd really have an argument for. 3. They're not built for straight line performance, yeah, neither is a Forester or rav 4, yet this c as r can barely keep up with those and just about any car on the road. I've dad it for 2 years so I'm pretty sure I know what I'm talking about. I've regretted a lot of shit in my life, but by far this car is the biggest regret I've ever had. I literally become livid and pissed off after about 3 min driving it.
@@remissiveslave a few bolt ons and a tune will fix that problem
i would never buy 1 but i definitely see why. they are discontinued so value with jump up.
i can point out the sti owners in a crowd, like i can point out the civic type r driver and thats not a good thing.
great vid!
lol glad you enjoyed it mate :) she might not be the most reliable car but it sure was fun to review
Exhaust sounds great! What cat-back system is it?
xforce
Did you have it in sport sharp when driving?
Sport sharp is a whole different experience, love the review!
I have the same car and will never sell it now haha
Glad you enjoyed this review! I’m pretty sure I had it in sport mode was a really enjoyable car
It was a good run. Farewell old friend.
Got my STI at the perfect time! 📈
good stuff mate
Yep...got mine....21 sti premium edition
good launch!
thanks :)
Sounds so goood !!!!
x force for the win
2005 STI was my favorite car. I left a bar one night sloppy and police got after me. Rear tire popped in a curve...I got away but my sti didn't....
RIP lol
I like the way it does a go fast. I just bought a 2019 and my goal is to tune it for a semi-reliable 300+ WHP
thats a perfect street number in one of these :)
@@RossReviewsau Yeahh I don't have money to build the bottom end haha. Heard you need that if you want to push 400, so I might as well keep my goals realistic (it is my daily).
@@iugey 335awhp in my 16 sti daily good fun
And now I own the exact car and the number plate. Now I think you owe me some fuels bro🤣😂 nice review 👏🏾💯
You definitely got a good one mate! Good timing also 😉 lol
sounds amazing
Good fun
Im glad i got my ‘16 STI last year
Good buy!
It's the last analog performance car in a world of digital cars now. Shame but worth buying while they still exist.
100% worth buying really enjoyed it
Are you in Perth, WA? Pretty sure I was very close to purchasing this exact car
Yes I still stand behind this
💪
They are good but if your really serious about sti you will find a early model up to 2006.
After 2006 the best car they put out was the spec b liberty.that was a great car very well set up I liked it a lot lovely power delivery with great cornering ability .
Then they got a lot fatter 2 many mechanical aids
As far as lancers go I brought the lastmakkinen in the country
It is the best all wheel drive car of its type ever built a bit like the gr Yaris thats a tommi special
But the makkinen is the one
im gonna really keep my eyes open now for older WRX STIs this one really surprised me over some base WRXs i've been in
@@RossReviewsau if you ever get the chance review the 1st gen wrx sti type rA that thing hooks , back in the late 90s early 2000s they used to be the no1 getaway car in Melbourne and Sydney .. kids these days wouldn’t understand that those old commodores couldn’t keep up with them😅
I've owned a 2019 & 2021 STI. They are cool & lots of aftermarket support. But I am happy with my 2022 IS500. V8 rwd ftw.
Was it worth it? I was debating doing that exact trade myself. I’ve had a 2018 STi and currently have a 2021 STi. I just don’t know if I can give up my manual.
@@Mark_Mesut yes last v8 on the market end of an era. Just look how expensive used 2008-2014 ISFs are.
Sounds really good
love that WRX sound
I'm not really into Rexy's but the generation before this one looked sick !👍
im not a but subaru fan either but i can't deny this was so much fun to drive
Nearly at 40k subscribers! 🎉
What was your thoughts on this car having driven cars that have higher power figures?, I own a VA STi and am obsessed, but I haven’t driven many other performance cars, does this car still hold up as exciting and pretty fast after being in so many other fast cars?
I’ve driven a VF SS but it was factory, I did enjoy it a lot but you really gotta put your foot into it to get that G Force feeling out of it.
Fastest car I’ve been in would be my fathers old Ford BF Boss GT MK2 with a Kennebell Supercharger on 10 pound 585rwhp
Thing was MENTAL! 🍻
cheers brother we are close! this STI is still an awesome car.. fast i would say "decently" fun.. very... a lot of cars are faster than this.. but if you enjoy manual and B roads this is a very fun car.. i reckon you need to try a tuned Turbo Barra ;)
@@RossReviewsau that’s awesome to hear! , yeah I think you’re right, I’ve never driven one although I’ve been a passenger in a FG XR6t Ute, I don’t think it was tuned but he had twin dump pipes at the back, that thing pulled really hard and the gears are a lot longer from what I could tell 👌🏼
I traded in my 2018 wrx for a 2020 sti Love it
good move man
I had an EVO 9 RS sold it in 2013 now own a STI 2021. I do have to admit they are finally getting to the EVO level but not exactly there yet either. Now with the EV Sti thing, I’m keeping mine stock or reversible mods. It’s sad it seems like every time I get a car they just stop making them. 99 gsx eclipse, Supra, gto and my car list keeps going that have been discontinued…. I miss all of them. No way I’m selling the Sti for at least 35 years lol.
if you hold onto a clean one.. it will def be worth big money one day.. amazing cars that are sadly dead now :(
Fantastic!
Many thanks!
Holy fark that commodore sounded so tough! I haven't moved on from that vid haha
HAHAHA! man that HDT was gold eh! (ps filming a real one on saturday;)
@@RossReviewsau can't wait!
Brawo, autko marzenie 😃👍👍👍
This title is a bit spooky considering the Friday evening news from SOA and you released this 3 days ago
I literally had no idea it was gonna be canceled🥲🪦
Timed this one well! Nice bit of crystal ball gazing there. I suspect they just went up by a few $$ over the weekend :-)
they most definitely will be going up in value im sure! wish i had of bought this one while i had the chance HAHA
I’ve got a 2016 STI as my weekender, low kms and in mint condition. Love the odd blast on the many winding roads we have down in Tassie. I reckon it’s a keeper for me :-)
That what happening with evo in Japan, evo 10 going up in value like the rest from evo 1
good thing Subaru designed the 2.4L current gen to have unlockable power with mods.
Ross-tradamus, seer of the future.
Lucky guess 😅
Just bought a 2020 sti sport-tech in WRB, big wing! Only 12k kms
good stuff mate!
how would you say the driving experience compares to an Eco x? fun factor and all that?
very comparable! i was shocked how good the STI was
So glad I bought a 21 while I could
very smart buy
Such a genius 👏
;)
whats that small piece in between the fogs and headlight ? the usdm doesn’t have it.
Where can get one? I’ve been eyeing an sti limited and even had a build for it on the Subaru website, but idk if they’re gonna make it. If not I’m fine with finding a new sti online but I’ve no luck so far
Be hard to find one at a dealer now.. I’m sure they will all be taken now.. used market my friend
Hi bro is that exhaust sound oem or after market sound so mad
sounds so much like the mitsubishi eclipse from 2f2f, ironically they did dub EJ sounds over that car
? these have a really distinct sound
@@RossReviewsau th-cam.com/video/jnJ1VVypExo/w-d-xo.html
@@RossReviewsau check the link, EJ sound if i ever heard it
Unless you get a front mount intercooler on a WRX your pissing in the wind ! Doesn't take long for the top mount to get massive heat soak resulting in fark all boost !✌
here in Australia thats a real concern eh
Can't wait to get my own sti 🙂
Worth the wait man
Own a MY21 sti. Great analog car to drive
They are very fun
I would, but ive got a 2019 WRX lol. See how the new STI fairs in a few years.
RIP STI
That old EJ maybe an old port injected lump but have a look at it, everything is made of metal, they last forever if you service them correctly and don’t put shit mods on them,
I brought a blue one last week
Dammit, I was holding out hoping to get the 2022 WRX STI but I guess I'm just gonna bite the bullet and buy either a 2020 or 2021 STI, whichever I can get with the lowest miles.
get in quick my friend!
Good luck to you! You’re gonna love it.
Do it!!! Just bought a 2020 with 12k kms
2 days after UR video this car is not on their site anymore
Well I guess there's still afew years left to enjoy this car !!
enjoy it while you can my friend
I sold mine I miss it lowkey lol but I love my golf
Funny I always thought the shift pattern was different on a rh drive car🤔, still hate my little brother choose the wrx over the sti.
no different lol.. 100% worth getting the STI
Im just now finding out that sti have been canceled. I guess anyone who still have an sti it will be a classic car now. I have a 2006 sti, its highly modified by a professional shop though. Glad I never sold it. 🙂
Hold on to it bro! Def a future classic