$21,000 vs $43,000 Subaru WRX Build - HiLow FINALE!

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  • @johnny11895
    @johnny11895 ปีที่แล้ว +19411

    I know this series is hilow, but really it's been a stealth money pit lmao

    • @ethanpeschman4458
      @ethanpeschman4458 ปีที่แล้ว +1681

      Any project with a Subaru badge is secretly a money pit

    • @mangotail6808
      @mangotail6808 ปีที่แล้ว +331

      It dId seem like their Subarus or their engines had to be replaced after every few videos. That,s not looking good.

    • @ethanpeschman4458
      @ethanpeschman4458 ปีที่แล้ว +779

      @@mangotail6808 the good news is that you get really good at replacing them after the 3rd engine.

    • @daylen577
      @daylen577 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      Low car is 21k, so definitely more money pit than anything

    • @iloveyourmomalot1one
      @iloveyourmomalot1one ปีที่แล้ว +189

      Figure with all of the engine swaps and buying a 3rd wrx. They've got to be into these 2 cars for a bit over 120k

  • @JMartinsATV
    @JMartinsATV ปีที่แล้ว +1280

    Going through 8 engines is the biggest proof of endorsement that Ebay Motors could've asked for in this series.

    • @sychodelicstorm5592
      @sychodelicstorm5592 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      thats not even ebay motors man, thats just subaru wrxs for you

    • @rustyshackleford7656
      @rustyshackleford7656 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      @@sychodelicstorm5592 blowing up engines. It's what makes a Subaru a Subaru.

    • @Lucifurian66x
      @Lucifurian66x ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@sychodelicstorm5592 nah fam if you treat subies right, mod them right and tune them right they will last

    • @RexcSti
      @RexcSti ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sychodelicstorm5592 no😂

    • @Drastic_oG
      @Drastic_oG ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@Lucifurian66x if you have to baby it so it dosent blow up, it’s a shit engine

  • @ZakiAoi
    @ZakiAoi ปีที่แล้ว +944

    This should be a movie. Please continue the Hi Low Series every year. It's soo entertaining. Thank you for all ya'lls work

    • @heathcliffhappy2582
      @heathcliffhappy2582 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      absolutly, th shift to the tacomas was reeally entyertaining, and learned a lot omore of car culture off road.

    • @d0xiiee
      @d0xiiee ปีที่แล้ว +1

      issa huge money pit but true. netflix type shii

    • @Kevali388
      @Kevali388 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Muscle car next season!

    • @caseypatel9746
      @caseypatel9746 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pls do an Evo version

    • @postmortemarg
      @postmortemarg ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe they should do the show with real sport cars like the 350z, not a pseudo race car that you thought was fast when you were in high school.

  • @finlayc121
    @finlayc121 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    I know it’s been expensive, but I never want this series to stop, it’s super entertaining and educational. Just choose less dodgy cars next time 😅 much love ❤

    • @jebroiroij2176
      @jebroiroij2176 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Let’s see em soup up a Toyota Camry or Honda civic next lolol

    • @GladeAir-Freshener
      @GladeAir-Freshener ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think an accord would be better

  • @RJhobbs99
    @RJhobbs99 ปีที่แล้ว +731

    Word of the season is "UNFORTUNATELY"
    No matter what though, you guys didn't give up. Glad you guys stuck to it through thick and thin.

    • @Dragon228833
      @Dragon228833 ปีที่แล้ว

      That and deep pockets

    • @VeryButtery
      @VeryButtery ปีที่แล้ว +2

      CORRECTION.. their wallets did

    • @alienclay2
      @alienclay2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      and their contract for ebay motors for the number of episodes too.

    • @KRLinger
      @KRLinger ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Let's get it on a shirt, made out of all the old broken parts

    • @joels2517
      @joels2517 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think persistence would be a better word

  • @blammela
    @blammela ปีที่แล้ว +350

    What a great HiLow series! Even with all the explosions.
    I wanna say how much I appreciate James being honest about being gun shy after a crash and then getting some help with it. Right when I was asking myself… “why isn’t James driving?” You could easily have ignored it but it’s great to share that. Can happen to the best of us ❤ glad James got back on the track 😊

  • @abdirash1d
    @abdirash1d ปีที่แล้ว +2079

    For the next season of HiLow, I wanna see Nolan on Hi team and James on Low team😂

    • @ARSZLB
      @ARSZLB ปีที่แล้ว +142

      DONUT MAKE THIS HAPPEN! James is cocky enough already 😂

    • @CodeineAbdulJabbar
      @CodeineAbdulJabbar ปีที่แล้ว +121

      Yeah they need to let Nolan live the high life for once.

    • @azlio1988
      @azlio1988 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Up up up up

    • @whopperwitfries8754
      @whopperwitfries8754 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Facts

    • @dailypovs7800
      @dailypovs7800 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He’s better driver

  • @ericramos3416
    @ericramos3416 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I just would like to mention: I knew someone who owned a `08 wrx. I drove it.... loved it! But these are high maintenance machines, if you CHOOSE to drive them hard.
    My dad used to race. Every season, he pulled the engine, overhauled it then put it back together, reinstall engine, win races. He went through many engines. He rebuilt them until they were scrap.
    There is never going to be a truly happy marriage between a commuter and a race car. Only the determination of the driver.

    • @jeffbezos3633
      @jeffbezos3633 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this generation of wrx are just bad cars. Might even be the most notoriously unreliable jdm "sports" cars to date. Most bmw models have a better track record than this

    • @Calypsom52
      @Calypsom52 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jeffbezos3633 its rly the us 2.5s that are bad nothing wrong with normal turbo ejs if you dont limmie bash all the time

    • @jeffbezos3633
      @jeffbezos3633 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Calypsom52 I'm not saying you can't replace and add supporting modifications to half the parts in the car or get lucky and get a solid car. But Subarus are notoriously unreliable for making power. I also am not under the impression that they last particularly long as used cars without extensive maintenance.

  • @helltp
    @helltp ปีที่แล้ว +5660

    Wow this high-low went by so quick. Do you guys fear of loosing another engine? :D

    • @tranquility7692
      @tranquility7692 ปีที่แล้ว +362

      Wasn't even half the length of the other 2

    • @mcmobius1
      @mcmobius1 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Or another car

    • @FilipoLipos
      @FilipoLipos ปีที่แล้ว +405

      @@tranquility7692 yeah this was expensive series for them lol

    • @SullySadface
      @SullySadface ปีที่แล้ว +178

      Probably blew up while you were writing this

    • @codylabrecque7581
      @codylabrecque7581 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      They bought subarus so probably 🤣

  • @konkeydong6907
    @konkeydong6907 ปีที่แล้ว +647

    Felt like this season of HiLow went by really quick! We need longer episodes, and more shots on installation of parts so the series feels more personal and casual like the first and second HiLow
    Edit: Credit where due, they did their best to deliver after blowing their budget, rebuilding engines and Hi-Car, as well as filming the MrBeast collab content at the same time. I guess what we're trying to say is that we all appreciate the hard work and effort for pulling this off and we look forward to the next HiLow!

    • @sbv2162
      @sbv2162 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Exactly what I was thinking. Didnt quite feel the same

    • @1993zachdh
      @1993zachdh ปีที่แล้ว +77

      I think the 5 engines made them so out of budget they did not have anything else to do more mods or make longer episodes

    • @justaneditor1706
      @justaneditor1706 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Time pressure dues blown engines I guess

    • @haun__
      @haun__ ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or a seperate video with the installs, kills two birds with one stone and the video stays short for the algorithm

    • @coolFBIdude
      @coolFBIdude ปีที่แล้ว

      100% agree

  • @coopers1716
    @coopers1716 ปีที่แล้ว +820

    I don't care of you guys end up modifying Model-T's, please never stop HiLow.

    • @yaoiyurilover37
      @yaoiyurilover37 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I would watch the fuck outta that tbh 😂

    • @Griffinex
      @Griffinex ปีที่แล้ว +6

      its pretty expensive and super time consuming this edition proved it by all the missing parts of changing the car color and the multiple engine swaps HiLow is only worth it to Donut if they get paid specifically to do HiLow otherwise i honstly dont see the doing it again

    • @adamafifrowigmailcom
      @adamafifrowigmailcom ปีที่แล้ว +5

      it would take these guys some time to recover from this money pits, unfortunately. they've bought 8 engines now just to make this HiLow episodes....geez

    • @icargeek
      @icargeek ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "We bought two nearly Identical Ford model-Ts and we've been modifying them to be drag strip hot rods!"

    • @chocosmith2243
      @chocosmith2243 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tesla, no one really done much around electric mods yet, maybe Mr Elon Mask would sponsor

  • @jonscott831
    @jonscott831 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    WRX street value is dropping faster than those lap times, but James is looking better than ever. You're glowing, my dude!

  • @adamcollins5986
    @adamcollins5986 ปีที่แล้ว +932

    Hopefully it’s not the last high low after how much money they spent😭😭

    • @omikron6218
      @omikron6218 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      just don't go with Subaru again

    • @justicedemocrat9357
      @justicedemocrat9357 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Yeah James looks like he was about to throw up from all the money he spent.

    • @EricCKeys
      @EricCKeys ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I'd think the sponsors also chipped in but who knows

    • @SaltiiLord
      @SaltiiLord ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@EricCKeys oh no the sponsors def did help but only to a certain extent. Over budget means that Donut is covering costs themselves and thats no good

    • @Grandtank1999
      @Grandtank1999 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yeah I really hope the multiple wrecked cars and motors didnt kill this series so early. This is one of the only shows on the channel worth watching still.

  • @deryckwalbom5446
    @deryckwalbom5446 ปีที่แล้ว +638

    You guys should do a muscle Hi/Low, it would be cool to see superchargers on the high and low end

    • @coreydabrowski2249
      @coreydabrowski2249 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Why isn't this comment higher up

    • @chubz01
      @chubz01 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeeeesss!!!

    • @camdenschutt5672
      @camdenschutt5672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Challengers would be sick

    • @coreydabrowski2249
      @coreydabrowski2249 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@camdenschutt5672 If Jer Bear had his way, it would probably be 4th gen Camaros which would also be fine by me. They're really affordable and a ton of aftermarket support and a strong factory engine

    • @ItsOkayToEatPlaydo
      @ItsOkayToEatPlaydo ปีที่แล้ว

      maybe they could do a coyote, camaro ss, scat pack series where the cars get decent, but good value parts

  • @jackblack5393
    @jackblack5393 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    I want to see the cost breakdown of hicar after all the fixes and replacements

  • @keeganclark7953
    @keeganclark7953 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Gotta love the determination, big thanks to all yall at Donut that made this video series continue on dispite all of the obstacles. Much love guys, keep doing what you do, its why we love ya!

  • @MumrikDK
    @MumrikDK ปีที่แล้ว +488

    This series probably spent far more money on the "upgrades" than the others, but in the end the hi/low part seemed to become secondary.

    • @charleystello1822
      @charleystello1822 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yea, I definitely agree but I understand it because of how many issues they had with the engines and I'm sure it was expensive. However I do with they would stop being so worried of showing upgrades that we've seen before like turbos and stuff like that as a different car is enough variety imo.

    • @sallman343
      @sallman343 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Build the ultimate sleeper!

    • @ratman19731
      @ratman19731 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They spent more on motors.

    • @sepg5084
      @sepg5084 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This video provides a very important lesson: do not buy any vehicle that is Subaru-powered.

    • @paulwilliams667
      @paulwilliams667 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd love to see hi/lo compare bought vs built.
      Comparing something like a new Mustang 5.0 to a built up 05-09 would be awesome!

  • @ReeceSpencer
    @ReeceSpencer ปีที่แล้ว +459

    Props for pushing on with this series despite all the setbacks

    • @stupidgingers100
      @stupidgingers100 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I like that their perseverance proved just how terrible EJs are. Next time someone tries to tell me that "SuBaRuS aRe ReLiAbLe!1!", I'm linking them this series

    • @jesperpihlemark6801
      @jesperpihlemark6801 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@stupidgingers100 fr

    • @tyhyhh
      @tyhyhh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stupidgingers100 they are perfectly fine lol just gotta actually take care of them

    • @stupidgingers100
      @stupidgingers100 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@tyhyhh haha keep telling yourself that

    • @beilsten4986
      @beilsten4986 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@tyhyhh they had a Subaru built engine, upgraded oil pan and they still blow up? hell nah, also they took really good care of the EJs and they still blow up

  • @nong333
    @nong333 ปีที่แล้ว +854

    For the next season of HiLow, I would suggest modding cars that were never meant for performance, into performance cars. (e.g. Toyota Corolla)

    • @misseselise3864
      @misseselise3864 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      i like this idea

    • @mykaljam
      @mykaljam ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Nissan with a sr20 don't care which one but that would be crazy

    • @planetfall5056
      @planetfall5056 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      yessss. I wonder if that would end up with less reliability problems ('Cause they are F-ing Corollas) or more (because they'd be pushing the cars to do things they where never designed for.)

    • @bobsrx792
      @bobsrx792 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@mykaljam sentra

    • @imaanallison589
      @imaanallison589 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yesssssssssss

  • @SpaceXfG
    @SpaceXfG ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I remember an ancient Japanese saying: buy WRX, tune WRX, race WRX, break WRX - buy a Lancer EVO.

  • @Dustin1788
    @Dustin1788 ปีที่แล้ว +505

    Can we get a hi/low series where Nolan and James compete for who gets the hi or low part for their vehicle and then keep doing the challenges!?

    • @sigma9260
      @sigma9260 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      this is brilliant, perhaps base jt on lap times?

    • @KakashiH25
      @KakashiH25 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Up you go sir

    • @brandonamison8950
      @brandonamison8950 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bing bong!

    • @eldeguello9573
      @eldeguello9573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Solid idea, mix parts leave it up to driving.

    • @Dustin1788
      @Dustin1788 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@sigma9260 I’m thinking to determine who gets what part, it’s a challenge that doesn’t involve the hi/lot cars. Leave those out of the factors. Something completely different

  • @jnewguyin
    @jnewguyin ปีที่แล้ว +982

    "We're averaging one engine an episode."-Who else but Donut would say this?

    • @rustyshackleford81
      @rustyshackleford81 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's almost like they have no fucking clue what they are doing? Na, it's totally the cars fault, there's totally not 20yr old WRXs still out on the roads.

    • @theofficialwizard2753
      @theofficialwizard2753 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      No one. Everyone else does enough research to know how to avoid this.

    • @noneyabizz8337
      @noneyabizz8337 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      Average Subaru owner

    • @jnewguyin
      @jnewguyin ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@rustyshackleford81 ha no I know they are fully competent just saying no one else would keep pursuing this journey.

    • @SSpider41
      @SSpider41 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@jnewguyin They make the sacrifice to entertain us.

  • @ENGAGE_AUTO_GROUP
    @ENGAGE_AUTO_GROUP ปีที่แล้ว +1858

    The used WRX market is about to fall on its face thanks to Donut.

    • @proto35
      @proto35 ปีที่แล้ว +146

      they need a price correction anyway. 6 swaps later, and I bet a WRX can still sell for more than MSRP xDDDDD

    • @BlueBear619
      @BlueBear619 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      I think it was common knowledge these cars had some issues way before Donut made this series

    • @iiivnmiii
      @iiivnmiii ปีที่แล้ว +39

      and they lost their most valuable customer James

    • @sully1626
      @sully1626 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      fortunately - looking to buy a STI hatchback as a daily this year...

    • @rickylol
      @rickylol ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@sully1626 sti’s seem to be more reliable, from experience 😂

  • @LGSyrus
    @LGSyrus 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yeah, the stock WRX 5-speed transmission is good for about 350-380Hp. It was inevitable. The STI 6-speed transmission on the other hand, is good for about 500-520 Hp.
    I have a 2002 Bugeye WRX. Absolutely love it and it is the 2.0L variant, not the 2.5L, so I don't have to fear for blown head gasket even with 300Hp. Stock internals, except for the baffled oil tray, stronger oil pick-up (stock is trash brazed one, mine is welded with additional support arm) and bigger oil pump. No problems even after 10000 miles of daily driving. Constant oil and water checks and oil change at 6k miles, next is at 12k miles.

    • @realtalk9195
      @realtalk9195 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm buying a 2003 blob eye wrx think it's the 2.0 version off a friend in a few weeks for £15,000 but I'm unsure exactly what's been done to it. as he's a bit of a bullshiter. He told me in the past that it's 500bhp but I'm pretty sure that wrx can't really get to that bhp but sti can. I don't know too much about cars but I do really want it as it looks sick and got the wide body kit.. things I know about it is that it's got 36,000 miles as he had a new engine a few years back an it's got 3 gauges on front dash including the oil pressure. And a boost gauge on the front pillar.. it's ridiculously loud and pops n bangs really well which I love. I googled common faults an seems like it might be a good idea to get it compression tested to make sure the cylinders are ok. Would you say that's the main thing worth checking before buying? I know he's spent load's of money on it but want to know that the engine is good before I commit.

  • @guimarchetti77
    @guimarchetti77 ปีที่แล้ว +752

    I'm actually suprised the gearbox held that long

    • @KrGsMrNKusinagi0
      @KrGsMrNKusinagi0 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      didnt the clutch give up on the high car at the beginning.. crazy my 04 had the original clutch at 115k with all the mods i had and 0 issues ever lol.. then again I never launched the car once ever

    • @Eduardo_Espinoza
      @Eduardo_Espinoza ปีที่แล้ว +16

      This makes Nissan CVTs look like a normal trans

    • @guimarchetti77
      @guimarchetti77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KrGsMrNKusinagi0 I had a '07 Wrx and the 3rd gear blew as well, I had a upgraded clutch, so the clutch is like a fuse for the gearbox

  • @vijay321gadi
    @vijay321gadi ปีที่แล้ว +375

    I love you guys for being true sports and carrying through with the series irrespective of all the engine failures and problems! Loved it!

    • @wanglee21
      @wanglee21 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The biggest thing people should take from this is, don't buy a beat up used Subaru unless you want to fix everything on it.

    • @ashermarsh8020
      @ashermarsh8020 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wanglee21the biggest think to take away from this is don’t go into a specialised platform like Subaru knowing nothing and making common mistakes. That’s why their engines blew

    • @jblfamily02
      @jblfamily02 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ashermarsh8020 Subarus are just unreliable 🤣

    • @snarkylive
      @snarkylive ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jblfamily02 If Subaru wasn't unreliable, Toyota would have put Toyota badges on them and marketed them everywhere. FHI is basically their pet they are guiding into a global ally.

  • @tougestarsgarage
    @tougestarsgarage ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Thanks for the shout out guys! Was awesome to see you guys make it out & turn some laps after the trans failure, glad we had the spare box up at Works. If you’re ever back up at Sonoma, stop on in & get some laps on our simulator in the office 🤙🏼

  • @gjb707
    @gjb707 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Sonoma born and raised, something about seeing you guys in the bay makes me so happy!

  • @donovanh9342
    @donovanh9342 ปีที่แล้ว +867

    Respect to James for getting back on track after the wreck 🤙🏼

    • @amazin7006
      @amazin7006 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lucasRem-ku6eb The quality was fine, the Subaru is just a bad car.

    • @crazymotoman
      @crazymotoman ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He literally the reason that subi went through so many engines.. 🤦‍♂️

    • @jergarmar
      @jergarmar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I felt that "Ricky Bobby syndrome" big time. Good on him.

    • @DustinPlatt
      @DustinPlatt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which video was the wreck?
      Edit: Oh, you mean the little crash where he broke the axle on the new brake video?

    • @gerhardsmith7892
      @gerhardsmith7892 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@crazymotoman He broke one car, yes, but he's literally not the reason they went through so many engines, he only broke 1 out of 6

  • @m0ro
    @m0ro ปีที่แล้ว +220

    6:27 James looks on the verge of tears. I feel the feels man.

    • @neilmatthew27
      @neilmatthew27 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Not surprised James gonna crashed it but boy was I surprised Nolan can drive

  • @SirFryStirFry
    @SirFryStirFry ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Seriously I'm blown away by how much dedication to this despite the troubles man

    • @grizzlyadams9219
      @grizzlyadams9219 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Not as much as those 5 engines

    • @sampankow1820
      @sampankow1820 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@grizzlyadams9219 Was waiting for this pun

    • @td8648
      @td8648 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't think I even want to know how much money they spend buying those cars and engines again and again

    • @SirFryStirFry
      @SirFryStirFry ปีที่แล้ว

      @@td8648 more than my wallet could handle

    • @michaelnorman5028
      @michaelnorman5028 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SirFryStirFry 5 is rough, but they are the cheapest short blocks in existence

  • @dub537h5
    @dub537h5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The finale was able to redeem the series up to this point, nice job!
    I'll admit, low car performs way better than I thought it would have.
    Also, engine health can play a role in the starting power figures and reliability so other people's mileage may vary!

  • @BamMadness
    @BamMadness ปีที่แล้ว +311

    This series is amazing. I would consider moving to another bigger platform with huge Hi-Low differences like Mustangs. Mustangs and civics are like the two biggest aftermarket communities for these types of things. Seems to me like a lot less headache for your troubles too.

    • @awgolasplowing
      @awgolasplowing ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I would say mustang's of the 1999-2004 generation. You can beat the crap out of them and they keep coming back for more. Turbo, supercharger, or nitrous you cant go wrong.
      The range between hi and low is huge too, so you can really show the contrast.
      Great series boys!

    • @XxTECxgamers
      @XxTECxgamers ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m not a Mustang fan myself, but I’d love to see them do a long series with something like the Mustang, I want to see them do Hi & Low with something American Muscle for sure since they have done Toyota, Nissan and Subaru. Something American or even European would be neat to see

    • @pivotman1121
      @pivotman1121 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@awgolasplowing Cheap government subsidized fun. Thank you 4.6 you will be missed.

    • @LUCASxBlackMechx
      @LUCASxBlackMechx ปีที่แล้ว

      Just engaging ur ideia. Lets go.

    • @rocker00000
      @rocker00000 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mustang dragsters!

  • @EnglishGamer2019
    @EnglishGamer2019 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    This is for Low Car and your video editor
    The one eyed headlight
    The Blue wrap
    The DIY route to use parts (remember that low Z had a bottle for an oil catch can and welded diff)
    The Grey Silverback (you guys just happen to come across a silver WRX as low car)
    AND FINALLY, THE MUSIC TO MARK THE END OF YOUR JOURNEY IN THIS SERIES
    All these little bits and details really makes me appreciate all the work you’ve done so far (for the editor) on this channel. Keep it up 👍

  • @HuntsT
    @HuntsT ปีที่แล้ว +323

    This might have officially destroyed WRX pricing forever. Thanks for staying truthful

    • @joseeduardo4327
      @joseeduardo4327 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Pricing stats high because half of em get wrecked and destroy supply lmao

    • @travispetrovich7642
      @travispetrovich7642 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      I think it's because Donut went through half of the remaining engines

    • @Petrospect
      @Petrospect ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I was almost reeled into a 1999 WRX wagon but knowing how many issues Subies can have and the 100k mile rebuild stuff I saw online, I fell out of love with it a couple years ago.
      Almost feels like I dodged a major bullet with this series 😅

    • @kitzbuehel910
      @kitzbuehel910 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The trouble is, the Boxer engines are challenging. The intervals for the timing belt, spark plugs and oil changes have to be retained, otherwise failure is certain, as everybody saw.

    • @scotchbingeington6761
      @scotchbingeington6761 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I sure hope so. Then the people that know how to maintain these things right can scoop some deals.

  • @VulpesFulva
    @VulpesFulva ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really hope this doesn't kill the HiLow franchise for the future. I love this series and I'll be sad if it dies like a 6th Subie engine.

  • @LuisCastillo-tg6xw
    @LuisCastillo-tg6xw ปีที่แล้ว +263

    I would love to see the total cost including all the swapped engines

    • @robertm6312
      @robertm6312 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Triple digits for sure

    • @kieransteele7223
      @kieransteele7223 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So much money

    • @Elim_84
      @Elim_84 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Definitely not $43k 😂

    • @devon5078
      @devon5078 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      yea I need the full receipt. probably over 100k on high car😭

    • @drakemadman00
      @drakemadman00 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertm6312 no shot

  • @Chris-se6yh
    @Chris-se6yh ปีที่แล้ว +207

    This one of the most HILow series for sure. Would be great if you guys can make a full break down on how much does these 2 car actually cost you guys.

    • @tannpants9532
      @tannpants9532 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, this series is definitely the most HiLow.

    • @nicscharing
      @nicscharing ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They literally said how much it costs

    • @HD-yh4fu
      @HD-yh4fu ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nicscharing They're not including all of the blown engines and outside labor, he's asking for all that.

  • @ChaFairchild
    @ChaFairchild ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Now donut has all these awesome cars we need an epic 2hr Top Gear style special. WE NEED IT

    • @Toolace
      @Toolace ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!! Maybe some kind of road trip to Las Vegas. They can all play some game to decide who gets to pick first between all the cars they have, all the way down to the last person getting whatever is left unpicked. Unless they’ve sold the cars after making videos about them, they’ll have Hi 350z, Low 350z, Hi Tacoma, Low Tacoma, Hi WRX, Low WRX, BMW e36 (manual swap with gutted interior), the Mazda Miata, the little VW convertible, the 500$ Civic, and a few more I’m probably forgetting. Also I’m sure as long as they aren’t doing anything too insane on the journey, they could probably borrow cars from plenty of people willingly as long as they don’t break it.

    • @TheBluntcreature
      @TheBluntcreature ปีที่แล้ว

      British top gear? Or American top gear?

  • @gabrielcazares594
    @gabrielcazares594 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    In this episode I learned Jeremiah is an absolute beast at running laps

  • @life_of_ritseria2415
    @life_of_ritseria2415 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    Next Hi/low do drag cars or rally or anything is such a good series, it needs to keep going plzzz

    • @juliovargas7539
      @juliovargas7539 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yes like a pair of evos

    • @singeonjurado473
      @singeonjurado473 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That’s what I’ve been saying! Take it to the strip for the next one.

    • @Zardif
      @Zardif ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Prerunners would be cool.

    • @paulwilliams667
      @paulwilliams667 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@juliovargas7539 Errrm... no please no.
      I like evos, but if we want the series to continue they need more reliable cars than the WRX or Evo. It's already hard enough to build a reliable evo for the street, I don't even want to think how bad a track build would be. Honestly I think an "oddball" car like an SC400 would be really cool to see, especially if they did manual conversions.

    • @luisterrazas8141
      @luisterrazas8141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hear me out...awd drag trucks...or rock crawlers lotta customization there.

  • @dcoy158
    @dcoy158 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    I’m still thinking you guys should do a money pit series on an old school Honda. You can use the EG hatch that Nolan got for $500. That way you can take your time building up a really nice setup. The cherry on top would be that you don’t need to worry about blowing the engine.

    • @xexecuterxx
      @xexecuterxx ปีที่แล้ว +4

      the d series means that car is useless and a b or k swap is a big thing compared to turboing a miata

    • @elbertstacy9602
      @elbertstacy9602 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      J swap it

    • @christianjones3258
      @christianjones3258 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @xexecuterxx turbo vitara build is sub$1000 and the d16 would make some serious hps, also a B swap in an EG chasis specifically is really easy so it would be viable if Nolan did single camD and James did Dual cam B

    • @charlesrozell848
      @charlesrozell848 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm thinking they had something planned from the time they bought it.

    • @jdmrules007
      @jdmrules007 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As a bugeye wrx owner......yes

  • @seishino
    @seishino ปีที่แล้ว +166

    “We blew 5 engines and my car’s not even here! Welcome to Doughnut!”
    This might be the most Doughnut line ever.

    • @loloman666
      @loloman666 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      it literally says donut on the channel name

    • @BroMordekai
      @BroMordekai ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In the words of Gordon Ramsey, “you donut!”

  • @leonthalion
    @leonthalion ปีที่แล้ว

    would be an interesting addition to the Hi vs Low series, perhaps having a pre purchase inspection to be part of the show.
    Not only could it limit some lemons from getting through (requiring engine swaps etc, as in this case), but it would also show the value in pre purchase inspections in general. All the way from top tier comprehensive inspections (where they check literally everything) down to cheap and basic inspections. This would not also show the benefits of having even just a basic pre purchase inspection, as well as the lengths they go to in the more expensive and comprehensive inspections.
    Those exact comprehensive, yet expensive, inspections saved me from buying lemons on two occasions (R34 GTST and ironically, a WRX), both of which had basic inspections and passed with flying colors, where the more expensive services quickly found that in both instances, the vehicles had been in major accidents (R34 had a huge rear end collision, WRX must have been T-boned), however the shops that did the repairs the cars must have been very good, as any visible damage was cleverly hidden in a way that would fool just about anyone.
    They only started suspected something was off when their fancy laser measuring blah blah system picked up slight chassis twisting in both cases (the suspension, arms, toe, camber etc had all been realigned, effectively hiding the damage), to confirm their suspicions they then had a way of testing for weaknesses in the steel body work (don't ask me how) that showed stress points in the exact places you would expect given the accidents they were involved in.
    In the end I found a great bug-eye WRX that I got for a steal, the thing ran flawlessly for 6 years, only had about 450 at the wheels but she was a fun and reliable sleeper.

  • @patmarz
    @patmarz ปีที่แล้ว +307

    I miss seeing Aaron in this series! In any series would be lit

    • @El-Burrito
      @El-Burrito ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I wonder if he's still with Donut

    • @ItsFlipsy531
      @ItsFlipsy531 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@El-Burrito I'm convinced he's moved on or maybe is taking a extended hiatus

    • @JosueHernandez-vf6ch
      @JosueHernandez-vf6ch ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@El-Burrito He got a job offer from Car Throttle or something like that

    • @joseeduardo4327
      @joseeduardo4327 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea aaron was legit

    • @NarwahlGaming
      @NarwahlGaming ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Aaron is with Motortrend, now.
      He's doing a knock off of 'Dirt Every Day'.

  • @JBuhr
    @JBuhr ปีที่แล้ว +103

    The editing on this one was so great! I also loved the in depth summary and numbers, I was missing that from the earlier episodes but it was worth having it all together at the end!

  • @Misterfairweather
    @Misterfairweather ปีที่แล้ว +116

    This series was super satisfying. Welcome to the pain of building a road course car, truth is sticky tires and good grip are somewhat your enemy when it comes to survivability but they're so much fun. I usually tell folks to target reliability upgrades and instruction before they go for performance upgrades but I think you gave folks a pretty fair perspective on the path a lot of folks take!

  • @powercakes
    @powercakes ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Honestly I really want to see a low vs medium vs high tier series. I think there's so many things that a middle tier would really prove perfect in. That'd *truly* tell you what's worth spending the extra money on.

    • @DalesDubs
      @DalesDubs ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you think they can afford THREE cars after this season 😂

  • @migueljaquez501
    @migueljaquez501 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    i’m calling it now, they are doin civics next season, im all for it

    • @Aydolf
      @Aydolf ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, EKs for sure. One of them told me when I met him a couple months back.

  • @quintontaylor7858
    @quintontaylor7858 ปีที่แล้ว +4397

    This season has pretty much been a "don't buy a subaru" campaign

    • @3rdheaven3
      @3rdheaven3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      they didn't break in the engines

    • @Patrick.Howie.
      @Patrick.Howie. ปีที่แล้ว +188

      @@3rdheaven3 weren't the engines fine after they finally got brand new ones, also 3rd gear gone isn't the engine
      Still there's better cars

    • @JConnollystudio
      @JConnollystudio ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Or a good " stick to the 90's Raley cars Sub lol "

    • @Aperson156
      @Aperson156 ปีที่แล้ว +216

      Yes...yes...nobody buy them. Make them cheaper for me....

    • @WALTERBROADDUS
      @WALTERBROADDUS ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Yeah , I don't feel so bad about being a fan of Mazda rotaries now.

  • @shady_77
    @shady_77 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    what car would you buy?
    James: Evo

  • @kevinbuckner4080
    @kevinbuckner4080 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for checking a car off my bucket list, I honestly hope you guys continue this series with every cheap performance car out there

    • @lukestewart9489
      @lukestewart9489 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No subrus are worth it regardless 😎

    • @kevinbuckner4080
      @kevinbuckner4080 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lukestewart9489 so true and it's disappointing because I grew up as a car kid with an sti on my top ten from that rally arcade game to gran turismo to the sti hitting the American market and its just a no now

  • @snakerb
    @snakerb ปีที่แล้ว +199

    The moment I found out hi-low was gonna be Subarus, I knew there’d be a lot of engine replacement happening, and this is coming from a former Subaru owner who intends on getting another one some day.

    • @somerandom1757
      @somerandom1757 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same, I just got rid of my Subaru right before it was going to cost me a fortune in repairs. I'd get another one but I need to convince my wife that the kids don't need any food so I can keep it running.

    • @KL-sd2bw
      @KL-sd2bw ปีที่แล้ว

      Another engine replacement or WRX?

    • @514aam
      @514aam ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just dont get how people blow engines. I have a 14" FXT, I touge the Sh... Out of it, 150k miles not even the CVT has failed, not even a HG...

    • @PongLenis32
      @PongLenis32 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@514aam Former 06 wrx and 11 legacy owner with some notes. 1. CVT will fail around 175k every owner I know has had this happen. 2. They stil havent done an AOS or baffled oil pan and wonder why things are going wrong.

    • @coopers1716
      @coopers1716 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who hurt you Snaker?

  • @ThatPhilBurgGuy
    @ThatPhilBurgGuy ปีที่แล้ว +378

    Highlow to moneypit in one season. Good job boys lol

    • @Oxyged
      @Oxyged ปีที่แล้ว +30

      If anything, I learned from this Hi-Low Season not to buy an Subaru WRX.

    • @scotchbingeington6761
      @scotchbingeington6761 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hoping the popularity of these videos drops the GD chassis Impreza prices down so the people who know how to maintain them right can scoop some deals

    • @natetro8787
      @natetro8787 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Oxyged exactly buy an STI that's been taken care of not a WRX that's been abused

    • @aidenajay8864
      @aidenajay8864 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@natetro8787 no don't buy one at all buy a toyota and not mod it

    • @jjay350
      @jjay350 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aidenajay8864 Or a Nissan, or a Honda, or a Mazda. Basically, just avoid Subarus.

  • @confidant_clueless
    @confidant_clueless ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Amazing series, thank you for pushing through the disappointment and finishing it out strong! Love seeing the actual struggles that sometimes go along with trying to build something great.

  • @garrette2999
    @garrette2999 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm not sure if Donut has plans for a HiLow season 4, but I think finding two matching rwd cars for turning into weekend drift car that you can still drive on the street. I think two 2000s 4.6l Mustangs or a pair of 98' or 99' LS400s would be awesome to see. I also think a drag car HiLow season would be fun to watch.

    • @ZachC-130
      @ZachC-130 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They basically have that with the 350z’s

  • @FidsArt
    @FidsArt ปีที่แล้ว +102

    A series like this makes me feel better when my builds blow up. Thanks for helping all our worries

  • @MikeCammack1
    @MikeCammack1 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I fee like the next Hi - Lo needs to be a Honda Civic track car. They've gotten a lot of attention on the channel this year. Or some american classic for a drag build!

    • @Eulsam_FZ
      @Eulsam_FZ ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'd love to see a drag build HiLow

  • @thatasiandude1351
    @thatasiandude1351 ปีที่แล้ว +491

    owning a subaru without knowing it flaws is a deathtrap

    • @tracktimevideos5164
      @tracktimevideos5164 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Depends on the Subaru. The ej207 engine and 6speed box are bulletproof

    • @rando5673
      @rando5673 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@tracktimevideos5164 Yeah the 207 is literally the best engine Subaru has ever made. I have the EJ20G which is decent but will definitely be getting swapped for a 207 when I have the cash

    • @Qardo
      @Qardo ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Think they would have been safer getting Gremlins. At least the engines rarely blew up. It was those gas tanks though. Didn't want to get hit in the rear end, hard.

    • @johnjuiceshipper4963
      @johnjuiceshipper4963 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      The whole car is one big flaw.

    • @luckypennybenny
      @luckypennybenny ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@tracktimevideos5164 those things run hot as fuck and once it knocks on cold start it's over. Block is done.

  • @camonly849
    @camonly849 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes the overall performance initially won't be much, but the reliability of good parts over time is what is key. Being able to run the exact same time lap after lap in 100+ degree weather is a plus. I love this comparison and glad you guys do this. Definitely like how you show what matters and what you can go cheap on and it will never really matter. This definitely helps with my car upgrades. Thanks! Oh and I learned not to buy a 2007 subaru wrx. Ever.

    • @oftankoftan
      @oftankoftan ปีที่แล้ว

      except it's the expensive car that wasn't reliable 🤷‍♀🤷‍♀

    • @camonly849
      @camonly849 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @MJ Bosonian it had nothing to do with the parts they added, the engine's are just crappy. Don't buy a subaru in those years, they were known for having problems.

  • @JamieTenikoff
    @JamieTenikoff ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Honestly, even with all the troubles this turned out to be a remarkable series and has demonstrated to every viewer the very real and harsh reality of what working on cars is like sometimes. The fact that you guys showed and discussed everything along the way is super cool, as well as the fact that the team went above and beyond throughout the series in many ways - a testament to the passion and work ethic of the people that make Donut so great. The cinematography really took a step up throughout this season, too!

    • @ryanwilkins3170
      @ryanwilkins3170 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Minus the fact that there was a major lack of research done for these cars. Asking the Subie community for a bit of input would've helped immensely. Yes, "Cars are pain". I can fully endorse this saying. However, taking the time to find what expensive/cheap parts are recommended for this platform would have been even more helpful, rather than just looking at the dollar amounts.

  • @SoloReigns
    @SoloReigns ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Cant wait for Donut to financially recover so we can get a next series 😄♥

  • @LTheWafflePWN
    @LTheWafflePWN ปีที่แล้ว +237

    Honestly a cheap used Mustang HiLow would be cool!

    • @ventgoblin8080
      @ventgoblin8080 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yeah like the 98 to 04 generation of Mustangs

    • @kuma_score7536
      @kuma_score7536 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      HiLow Muscle car builds, fun cars you can daily drive during the week and take to the drag strip on the weekend

    • @Otto-W
      @Otto-W ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Drive by a trailer park and you'll see the low version.

    • @hecticbigdude1438
      @hecticbigdude1438 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think the 05- 09 mustangs would be an interesting hi low

    • @Ruby_Ducky
      @Ruby_Ducky ปีที่แล้ว +4

      drag builds. we have had off road drifting and time attack only others i could think of would be rally maybe.

  • @damfunk.
    @damfunk. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ya’ll need to do a hi/lo small tire drag car build. Two fox body’s, 28/10.5 tires, 1/8 mile. That would be really cool to watch.

  • @Fragthis07
    @Fragthis07 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Jeremiah seemed so relaxed in that accident

    • @John_calendar
      @John_calendar ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I know he’s been in wrecks before at least in motor cross. You may never get used to it but you probably learn how to respond.

    • @lefloch9983
      @lefloch9983 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Gotta stay loose and calm. If you tighten up, that's how bones start to break

    • @SIRUNOWN
      @SIRUNOWN ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Le Floch Sometimes, but holding on tight is the reason I'm still around. Mind you, that was in an 84 Toyota pickup with a bench seat and only *mostly* functional seat belts in a roll-over. In a modern car with airbags and bucket seats, you're probably better off staying loose, less muscle and tissue damage too

    • @elbertstacy9602
      @elbertstacy9602 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you panic it makes it worse

    • @eyemastervideo
      @eyemastervideo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Getting off at a racetrack is not the same as falling in a ditch on the roads. But seeing the car behind him have to go off track did get me worried!

  • @BoardWalkToke
    @BoardWalkToke ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I feel like all comments of "This series was short" don't realize they just enjoy it and want more. This has been ongoing for weeks.

    • @DismemberTheAlamo
      @DismemberTheAlamo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also I think this season was weekly where the others were every other week.

  • @darts747
    @darts747 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    If this was a normal person's build I'm 100% both cars would have gotten scrapped by now

    • @thewrathofbibby3381
      @thewrathofbibby3381 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      A normal person would of put a built motor in the 1st time instead of wasting money on second hand ones.

    • @AndrewB23
      @AndrewB23 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@thewrathofbibby3381 or bought an ej207

    • @anusername8350
      @anusername8350 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      @@thewrathofbibby3381 normal people don’t have built motor money

    • @deathtoming2201
      @deathtoming2201 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@thewrathofbibby3381 they had a built motors and blew that up to.. hmm no wonder break in miles are for a reason drive a brand new car like a race car and watch it not last 5 years without major repairs.

    • @mrblock2013
      @mrblock2013 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@anusername8350 Normal people 100% have money for a built motor. Replacing from a brand new OEM block will cost you $6-7k. A built block only cost another $2k typically. Why wouldnt a normal person save the extra $2k to go built?

  • @Miguel-pv4ue
    @Miguel-pv4ue 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved the series, i always wanted a subaru wrx hawkeye since i was in highschool. This video even though it had its downfalls on the engine side, car is still beautiful and from what everyone mentioned fun to drive. One day i will have one. But will also need to have a 🐖 bank to put in for all the repairs that it may need lol!! Thank you Donut!!! Video was great! I subscribed because i know the hard work that was put into making these videos! Appreciate it!

  • @NeatoManeato
    @NeatoManeato ปีที่แล้ว +317

    Hopefully you guys will do this with muscle cars also that would be cool.

    • @jphansen5299
      @jphansen5299 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I was thinking American cars and drag racing. Like make them street racing cars or sleepers

    • @MatejVelican
      @MatejVelican ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jphansen5299 "drag" "racing"
      I mean man, not all of us are gay ffs... Drag racing is not racing, it is just measuring how fast can car reach specific speed in 1/4 mile... It sucks ass! Man up and try drifting, rally, or touge...

    • @christiancortez5950
      @christiancortez5950 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100% they need to I'd love to see it happen

    • @garrasdeoso7324
      @garrasdeoso7324 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jphansen5299 i can see drag racing strip build being possible for hilow next i dont think they can really promote street racing and stuff like tht

    • @pyroglyphicsglass
      @pyroglyphicsglass ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh hell no let that generation die

  • @danielsaloka5739
    @danielsaloka5739 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    Can you guys please make a couple of drag cars for the next one, if you ever get the budget 😂 but that would be dope!

    • @isaacperez8125
      @isaacperez8125 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      A couple foxbodys would be cool

    • @evilchaosboy
      @evilchaosboy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YES!!! Ta hell with the spaghetti track shit! Straight Line, 1320feet, rt's, et's and The Hell peddle thu the floor! \m/

    • @DK.Adventures
      @DK.Adventures ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Not even a drag fan but they need to at this point

    • @Alpheamus
      @Alpheamus ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@evilchaosboy spaghetti track shit sounds like something someone who can't take a corner would say :p

    • @jameskim1505
      @jameskim1505 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude James has dodge logo tattoo on his torso literally 😂😂😂

  • @zackhorton9960
    @zackhorton9960 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    (Salesman slaps roof)
    "This wrx just got a new engine last week, only thing it needs now is a new engine"

    • @jjay350
      @jjay350 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wouldn't doubt it if some Subaru's were sold like that.

  • @daro9582
    @daro9582 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    6:58 that previous owner was running triple contraceptives:
    Car person
    MtG-Player
    & a condom
    That man had absolutely 0 risk of becoming a father

  • @Hollywuud.
    @Hollywuud. ปีที่แล้ว +49

    The Orange and Blue together scenes look so good. Great Production guys!

  • @87iroczftw
    @87iroczftw ปีที่แล้ว +622

    I think smeedia really hit the nail on the head with this WRX hi/low series.

    • @MorDo207
      @MorDo207 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Like the reputation for Subarus is kinda ruined just cause they didn't inform themselves that well. The guys from Driven Media did a way better job imo.

    • @spinyslasher6586
      @spinyslasher6586 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Who is smeedia?

    • @dundizzle93
      @dundizzle93 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      @@spinyslasher6586 somebody who actually knows how to build Subarus. Love Donut but they fumbled the bag big time on this series.

    • @Eduardo_Espinoza
      @Eduardo_Espinoza ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Didn't they take it to a Subaru specialist?

    • @jarbenquiver8893
      @jarbenquiver8893 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@Eduardo_Espinoza They took it to one to have the engines rebuilt after already destroying them. They did not consult a Subaru specialist prior to beginning this series however. So a lot of stuff could have been prevented, i.e. the first engine breaking because they did not break it in.

  • @andyking3610
    @andyking3610 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    I like how everyone's in their race suits, and Jeremiah just goes out in his jean jacket. fuck yeah. Did a bald eagle fly beside him the whole lap?

    • @matthewdorricott4514
      @matthewdorricott4514 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There is always an Eagle or substitute bird of prey following him.

    • @Ghouliaah
      @Ghouliaah ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, his name was David.

    • @tmmuscics2753
      @tmmuscics2753 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s Jeremiah

    • @Wisconsin4eyes
      @Wisconsin4eyes ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lmao Merica

  • @andruu2645
    @andruu2645 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The science goes like this. You push something, 50% force is given, you push twice as hard now 75% is given, then you push 2x as hard again now its 87.5, so on and so forth so.

  • @CrazyGamer109
    @CrazyGamer109 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Dang that number 43 hits hard today at 15:19, RIP to a legend

    • @MichaelMeyer93
      @MichaelMeyer93 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just had that same though, damn..

  • @JeffWantsMoreMC
    @JeffWantsMoreMC ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Damn you guys are genuinely awesome! Love to see all the hard work, blood, sweat, and tears that were shed over these cars. Mad respect to continuing the grind and finishing off the season, despite all odds being against you fellas. I really hope this didn't deter you guys from having another Hi-Low season next year, as this is easily some of my most favorite content from you guys at Donut! I think it would be rad if you guys bought a pair of BRZs/86s for the next Hi-Low.

    • @xjeanxflipx
      @xjeanxflipx ปีที่แล้ว +4

      tbh i hope they won't touch subarus/boxer engines ever again after that disaster.

    • @JeffWantsMoreMC
      @JeffWantsMoreMC ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xjeanxflipx I respect why you said that. However, keep in mind that the BRZ/86 contains a NA Subaru motor, rather than the turbo motor. So, it is much more likely to not give them the same issues we saw this season.

    • @clay180
      @clay180 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just because they record themselves doing modifications doesnt mean they know what they're doing. All of this was a tax write off so the expense aspect was really overblown.

    • @WolfiiHD
      @WolfiiHD ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JeffWantsMoreMC and makes way less the power. People who say the brz platform is fun in its NA form are full of shit. Never been so bored driving a car.

    • @JeffWantsMoreMC
      @JeffWantsMoreMC ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WolfiiHD Lmao, you aren't wrong, the BRZ/86 is slow af, but you are forgetting they handle way better than the average car having near 50/50 weight distribution. But that aside, lets face the fact that most viewers of this show don't have the resources to build super fast racecars like everyone wants. I think the BRZ/86 would be way more relatable of a build platform to the common viewer, and has absolutely tons of parts availability.

  • @luisdeleon8109
    @luisdeleon8109 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    I love how they turned the ridealong of the track into the sponsored segment, even if it's sponsored time you should always deliver value to the viewer!

  • @MikeyTheFrostyPlays
    @MikeyTheFrostyPlays ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This series is so GOOOD absolutely love it, sucks you guys blew up so many motors lmao but dang subies are scary to own.

  • @johnlee3619
    @johnlee3619 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    What a chaotic season!! Thanks to everyone that supported both teams through to the end, was such a joy following this one along! Thanks for doing this guys!

  • @bradenboyd8630
    @bradenboyd8630 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You can really tell how much work these series are based on y’all’s temperament and attitude throughout these series. You always start so hopeful, and you’re always having fun, but you can definitely see the toll the work takes on you guys. Thank you for your hard work to make such entertaining content, and for making the most thorough Subaru smear campaign of all time on accident!

  • @phalicmenace7076
    @phalicmenace7076 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    "We're no fabricating drama"
    Oh, we know you're living the subie life.

  • @stergiospolitis503
    @stergiospolitis503 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    bro i cant stress this enough! this show is freaking great!

  • @EchoERL
    @EchoERL ปีที่แล้ว +171

    seeing the 43 gave me shivers. RIP to a legend

    • @bensullivan420
      @bensullivan420 ปีที่แล้ว

      fucking gut wrenching

    • @24isthebestracecar
      @24isthebestracecar ปีที่แล้ว

      Which drive are you Referring to?

    • @MrCleverclips
      @MrCleverclips ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@24isthebestracecar Ken block drove a lot of Subarus and that was his number before he died a few weeks ago

  • @jenskonradbrandt40
    @jenskonradbrandt40 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    A massive W for the High Low series, can’t wait for the next season

  • @averagerallyfan8836
    @averagerallyfan8836 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    its already the finale?! i love these series but they seem to go by so quick

    • @Onewheelordeal
      @Onewheelordeal ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Having to replace an engine every episode isn't exactly sustainable

    • @JEAN44030
      @JEAN44030 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I mean… watching the video, can you blame them? Lmao

    • @rianmsin
      @rianmsin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cant blame them on this one

    • @jelof21
      @jelof21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      they should do Rally or rallyx cars next season

    • @BoardWalkToke
      @BoardWalkToke ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The series has been ongoing for weeks. Consider the "short" time you feel as you enjoying it alot .

  • @cambridgeecon
    @cambridgeecon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching this as a birthday treat to myself. Incredible series. I love the honesty of the crew on how frustrating it was every time something unfortunate occurred. Look back and laugh lads.

  • @c.mccracken
    @c.mccracken ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Wow, what a great video! I really enjoyed seeing the difference between the two builds and how they performed on the track. I was really impressed by the $21,000 build and how it was able to hold its own against the more expensive build. It just goes to show that you don't always have to spend a ton of money to get a fast and reliable car. I also appreciated the attention to detail and the clear explanations of each modification. Great job on the video, I'll definitely be checking out more of your content in the future!

  • @LilSticcBoi
    @LilSticcBoi ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This whole season was unintentionally the best anti-subaru ad ever lmao. Great season tho, can't wait for the next one!

    • @slow0017
      @slow0017 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      this hi low season makes "subaru reliability" questionable. which it is. and to think a lot of fanboys tried to cover it with oil starvation when they already addressed it and it still went

    • @TheFilmsForDays
      @TheFilmsForDays ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slow0017 lol no idea what your talking about.

    • @burgerman-nb3cv
      @burgerman-nb3cv ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@slow0017 Watch Smeedia.

    • @lefloch9983
      @lefloch9983 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@burgerman-nb3cv You are so angry your favorite car has absolute dog water reliability 😂😂

    • @burgerman-nb3cv
      @burgerman-nb3cv ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lefloch9983 They don't lmao, I own one.

  • @UlyssesPrime
    @UlyssesPrime ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Some of the reasons why this channel and all the series they do are always so well received are because they’re genuinely informative and back that info up with experts and demonstrations, it’s genuinely entertaining and interesting to watch, and most importantly it’s a bunch of friends joking around and not backing down from a challenge. Never change, Donut. You guys are all golden and deserve the popularity your channel has

    • @Black16STI
      @Black16STI ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LOL. They're definitely not Subaru experts as seen in the 8 motors that were killed here.

    • @Arrant2294
      @Arrant2294 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would say it’s more like top gear. It’s fun but they do not give expert info on Subarus. Several Subaru channels have noted this.

    • @bitztripzover9000
      @bitztripzover9000 ปีที่แล้ว

      Poor Jimmy usually getting hurt in the process haha

    • @drewpickard554
      @drewpickard554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please do not take this series as informative for Subarus. Its more what happens when people buy Subies with no idea about them.

    • @CompsNCars
      @CompsNCars ปีที่แล้ว

      The guys took a freshly swapped motor straight to the track... these guys are loons that make videos for 17 year olds. 0 subaru knowledge. Hopefully it'll keep gremlins away from our platform and costs down.

  • @prohaskagaming
    @prohaskagaming 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love this series, I need a classic muscle car version lol

  • @wknowlesfilm
    @wknowlesfilm ปีที่แล้ว +504

    This high low series was like a long infomercial advising you to stay far away from Subarus 😂

    • @justbalde
      @justbalde ปีที่แล้ว +66

      The way they went about modding these cars, before doing any research was completely stupid. They’re playing to the stereotype, then get comments like this.

    • @johnpotter4210
      @johnpotter4210 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Far away, I’ve always thought they were junk, this series just adds to it

    • @codysettles2758
      @codysettles2758 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I mean subie engine knock is a known real thing they arent as reliable as people say lol especially if you beat on them

    • @johnpotter4210
      @johnpotter4210 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@codysettles2758 a kid at my job bought a low mileage wrx. Spun a bearing like 5k miles later, dealer put in a new motor. Then something else blew up he don’t wanna talk about!

    • @laserman4253
      @laserman4253 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@johnpotter4210 Had a friend go through the same thing. Its not a good sign when Subaru themselves buy back a new wrx because it went through 2 brand new engines in 1 month.

  • @WorthlessCynomys
    @WorthlessCynomys ปีที่แล้ว +111

    We need more of this. The HiLow bikes sounds great too.

    • @HONDALUIGI21
      @HONDALUIGI21 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed it would be great

    • @Angryeddie14
      @Angryeddie14 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would
      Be epic
      Indeed

    • @daya1253
      @daya1253 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hilow shifter kart

  • @acerimmer8338
    @acerimmer8338 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Would've loved to see an estimate on the cost of things like engine/trans replacements and LABOR. The parts might've been $21k/$43k, but odds are labor doubled the cost- if not even more.

    • @netoisthebest
      @netoisthebest ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Itd be nice to see, but not really comparable. Majority of people can buy the exact part at the same price, but some people can install everything themselves, have a mechanic buddy, or if at a shop, labor prices can fluctuate just by going down the street

    • @chrisswanson743
      @chrisswanson743 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @stargayzer5446 how do you figure? I have a subaru engine. My car is 22 years old. It makes more power than either wrx in the video and hasn't been blown or rebuilt once. 170k kms. Donut ran subarus name through mud for views. If they'd built the cars right there wouldn't be any issues.

    • @Chithappens1995
      @Chithappens1995 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@chrisswanson743 i cant say i disagree. i have a swapped 95 legacy with a fully built 2.3 liter destroker and its given me 10 years of reliable track service.

    • @thomasa5619
      @thomasa5619 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even if they just included the amount of labour not the value. That way you can judge what it would cost in your area

  • @GR8B8M8kek
    @GR8B8M8kek ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to see an Up to Speed or B2B on the Subaru Tribeca SUV. It's interesting because the weight of the car is ridiculous, it has an H6 engine that has a weird design history, and it flopped because of its grille. I have a 2009 Tribeca Limited and it's been great. I spent 3 years living "van life" in this SUV all over the US of A and was easily able to fit a twin size 8" memory foam mattress in it without taking the rear seats out and still had space for the things that van life requires. I love this car and it's history and commercial failure is a good story. Love what you guys do! And yes, I vape Jewel Mint flavor 😂.

  • @DADnRN
    @DADnRN ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Solid season, solid recap, solid hosts. This shit right here is why I love Donut Media

    • @andrewresendiz8486
      @andrewresendiz8486 ปีที่แล้ว

      They don’t know anything bout subies😂🤣

    • @marcolibanore3367
      @marcolibanore3367 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      seems like the only not-solid thing was the HiCar

  • @Kadorja
    @Kadorja ปีที่แล้ว +104

    So being the curious WRX owner I am, I decided to check the numbers online. High car is currently laying down the same lap times as a stock 2022 Elantra N.
    FML

    • @TimurIskhodzhanov
      @TimurIskhodzhanov ปีที่แล้ว +21

      And slower than a GR86 with just camber bolts ($25) on proper track tires

    • @jeremyosborne1283
      @jeremyosborne1283 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Well they just threw in the most expensive parts not the right parts for track

    • @nayrpls
      @nayrpls ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@TimurIskhodzhanov I owned a 2013 wrx hatch for a few years, bought a gr86 just a few months ago and it's so much faster. Can't even compare the two in canyons

    • @paulwilliams667
      @paulwilliams667 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jeremyosborne1283 Parts don't matter if they're on the wrong car and the WRX is a horrible track car.
      NA miatas with good wheels, tires, brakes, coilovers and chassis reinforcement would absolutely wreck these things on track without even touching the engine.

  • @tabbydougherty3992
    @tabbydougherty3992 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    Well, if a group could do more to destroy a company image SUBARU doesn't want to hear from them. LOL, I wanted one of these cars before this.

    • @timo286
      @timo286 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Dont it will only give u problems and im not saying this because of the video

    • @fakethiscrap2083
      @fakethiscrap2083 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      dont listen to him. Wrx is an amazing car. There are certain mods you need to do inorder to put power in this vehicle but its an amazing veh

    • @Mrninjaged
      @Mrninjaged ปีที่แล้ว +30

      They're awesome cars man, I would recommend them. They are not this unreliable. This is what happens when you don't research anything and just bolt random shit on and hope for the best. A lot of motors are the same in that regard.

    • @demoritzz5327
      @demoritzz5327 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      ​@@Mrninjagednot to be rude but you do realize 3 engines died before they even did anything to them right?

    • @BRedFilms
      @BRedFilms ปีที่แล้ว +8

      These guys have no idea how to build a Subaru please don't take their word for it, find other sources.

  • @Amarmister93
    @Amarmister93 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know this was an expensive series, but can’t wait for the next hi low!!!!