Congrats on the car Ryan, and you guys should really chill with all the hate, hes happy with the WRX. Whats all the matter about then? If somebody is happy driving their car, and hes completly fine with how it is, then let him be. His channel is to bring us along on his car adventures, and to have fun doing it. He shouldnt have to come to the comments of all his new videos and see all this hate.. Nice car btw Ryan, 3 people own a WRX in my neighborhood, so I see those cars like on the daily. They are a very nice ride.
That’s total bullshit about the new model EJ blowing up. The only reason an EJ blows up is lack of maintenance, bad tuning & driving it like a race car 24/7. I have a blob eye sti pushing 550awhp stock block its been tuned like this for 8 years and still no problem. The only reason people buy A wrx over an sti is they can’t afford it. 100% fact. Im so sick of listening to fuckin wrx owners ALWAYS JUSTIFYING why they bought a wrx. Its like your all embarrassed about buying it. Who cares just be happy with what you bought.
The WRX stock is horrible. I could never advise someone to buy it UNLESS they were going to modify it. I just returned my WRX to the dealer after 7 days of ownership because I was that disappointed. I'm going to lose money but at least now I am finally going to be happy with an STI. Part of the reason why I messed up my decision is because I listened to too many people on the internet who sprouted crap like whinging about fuel consumption on the STI and the generic comment WRX = daily, STI = track. Could not be further from the truth. They might look the same but the driving experience is COMPLETELY different. The STI is not about being fast, yes we know you can modify your WRX to be faster with a few grand... the STI is about the overall driving experience... the way you feel driving it, the way you feel connected to the car and the road. The WRX experience lacks that completely, for me anyway. I couldn't stand the shifter (felt like lego), couldn't stand the rev hang, the honda civic engine sound, the weak power band that drops off. I know all of these things can be "fixed" with mods, but I want my car to feel amazing stock, then I can add mods from there. Seriously I hope this post helps someone so they don't make the same mistake as me. Don't rationalise your decision like I did around fuel consumption, daily driving, and saving money for mods on the WRX. If you have the money GO THE STI - no questions asked. You will thank yourself!
I got a 2019 wrx could have got the sti but the new 4 banger turbo and 400 pounds lighter makes the wrx faster the sti is for if you want to track race or do car shows but the wrx comfortable fast and you can put the 15 grand you save by not buying the sti into the wrx and it turns out to be a better buy but in the end you like what you like i absolutly love my rex #subie4life
@INTI ACHIYAKU That's exactly where I'm at right now. I live in Western New York and I've been looking for either a WRX or STI for the past few months and they are all super expensive, any good deals are gone before I get the chance to go look at them in person.
dude i test drove one this last weekend. i hope you're enjoying your ride still! im hoping to get one in the next few weeks but you are absolutely correct its so much just for city driving when that tad bit of boost hits ohhhh man.
I almost bought a Genesis but the previous owner had lowered it and put on exhaust and while I liked the exhaust the ride was really rough... like...really bad. It went around corners well... BUT bumps....kicked your ass. I went with WRX and put a few mods into it and the best mod was probably the Cobb AP and whiteline rear sway bar. As far as beating an STI... under $1000 I doubt it. Stock the engine has really bad high end torque. The car NEEDS a OTS tune at least.... It opens up the higher end. I also have the ETS intake with box. Nameless muffler delete...takes off weight and sounds much better than the stock huge mufflers. I guess he likes the instant boost and early torque, I prefer the Cobb Mishimoto/ETS OTS tune. Oh yea....the stock OEM tires I was not a fan of either.... I also got a Perrin shift bushing and shift brace.
Well done buddy, I bought the 2015 Rex for same reasons, could afford STi, but have a reliable stage 2 car now, getting 25mpg (calculated not computer) wi +50hp, wheels, other mods for less than base STi. And yes, in snow it's like cheating.
haha awesome! i owned the very first 2010 2.0T GT in western canada! loved it! needed the stock power upgrade the newer ones had. went through 3 sets of 245 35 19's driving sideways :) i've now owned my 2017 wrx premium for 1 year! great content!
Just to say.. I bought a 2015 Genesis 2.0 T then I bought my 2017 wrx . I like both cars honestly. Genesis felt good but didn’t like the fake vents in the hood I’ve driven both sti and wrx 2015-2018. Boost kicks quick around 2-3g rpm in the wrx and I’m getting 27+ mpg. Sti you need to rev out. Wrx does fall flat high end but... will make you focus and is deff quick. I’m completely stock after 2 years of ownership and 30k and deff mods to come. Access port will be first. Good video just to say. 👌
I got the 2019 a week ago 28500 out the door tell dealer you been talking to other dealers dont sighn nothing keep in contact for a day or 2 then call off the deal tell them if the price aint right your going else ware its a 30000 dollor investment dont settle for less and make clear to dealer you want the car you dont need it thats what i did and got almost 7 grand off im so happy
I HATE how when I was obsessed with the Genesis and wanted my own I stumbled onto your channel. I watched your videos and enjoyed them, but as I strayed away from the genesis and started looking for other cars to learn about... I started looking into subies 😂 now I’m on the same account and enjoying your subie videos as well lol. It’s just funny to me. But in the near future I might be getting a wrx and starting a TH-cam channel! Keep up the good work lol
nice video! you made me appreciate the fact I chose the WRX instead of the STI! Would you get the vortex generator on it? I wanted to wrap my roof black and slap that on. Subbed!
hay man i went the same route as you and got a 17 WRX as well few months back (WR blue though) you are correct about the EJ motors blowing after hard use, but from what iv found is people that have pushed the FA motor their I beam connecting rods fail, grenade the engine block. i love my WRX but i do plan to have those swapped before i go bigger turbo. id advise looking into it yourself to see if you plan on pushing the FA hard.
WRX and STi's are MAD fun to drive! I have an STi, and yes I totally agree with the WRX. I got my STi for a great bargain because it was used. So, that what great BUT the car insurance is a b*tch! and I'm so not touching my engine. I would have preferred the WRX for cheaper car insurance, gas mileage and softer suspension. ...but I love both cars for different reasons. Having an STi makes it hell when you're trying to buy a house, or have children or any major responsibilities. I seen people on youtube who devoted their whole channel to their STi, and had to give them back to the dealership. I'm in LOVE with both cars though. You get a lot of bang for your buck with these cars! They look sweet, they ride sweet!
used to own a 2010 sti and same was always worried when my engine gonna blow up and did actually modify it stage 2..now i bought a 2017 wrx for the same reasons u mentioned n way happier than owning the sti ej. now thinking to modify the wrx a little just to have it breathe. wrx is way more fun
@@matd8958 did u miss the part where i said i had an STI? and still can afford one !!! its a bad engine whether you agree or not and its my personal opinion
Sounds like a bad break up where you’re telling your ex you got a new girl and you’re telling her every way your new girl is better than her 😂 nice subie btw 👍
The FA motor is good, the only weak point is the con rods cant handle too much power. I believe 350 hp is the limit of what it can handle on the stock rods
Haha you couldn't afford an sti , dont make excuses, the brakes the suspension the engine is proven if you keep in maintenance an sti is way superior, wrx lovers are jealous they cant buy an sti
I’m a new subscriber like a few days ago been watching most of your videos, and they are great contents! I own a 2018 sti and I freaking love it and I always love the fa motor in the Wrx...one thing you forgot to mention about the Wrx is that it doesn’t have an so drive mode like the sti which is a major difference also it doesn’t have the dccd where you can adjust your power to the rear or front wheels. Keep up the good content!
Yea man I agree. I said screw it and got a STI just for the reputation, Brembo brakes, Recaro seats, upgraded suspension, differential, unequal length headers, and much more. I have a 2019 😍🤭
Hey Ryan, I’m Interested In the Wrx & WRX STI. WRX STI is Expensive but I do Plan on tuning the Car. Would the Wrx Be the better engine to do so? I would Just do Down pipe/Catback & Headers Pretty much just full bolt ons. Not a big turbo or anything like that . I also plan on getting Coil overs as well so suspension isn’t a Big thing . Which do you prefer ?
Not understanding this. The 2017 WRX mods well, but so does the 17 STI. In our crew we have 3 preferred AWD platforms- evos, stis, and 3000gt vr4s. The 3000GT VR4 is the fastest stock to stock due to the gearing, the other two arent as fast stock but mod better and handle better. We have some wrxs as well, but the sti is definitely preferred. There's a reason theres a price increase for the STI- its just all around more performance oriented. In a stock to stock race vs, lets say, an evo x, 2017 STI, and 94 and up 3000GT VR4, the 2017 wrx will be left in the dust easily. By 100mph the VR4 is in front, with the STI behind it and the evo x a bit behind the STI (the evo x was the weakest stock evo imo), and the 17 wrx would be car lengths behind the others. Throw mods on all of them, and the it will be similar results, the wrx will be behind the others if equally modded. If you're going for pure performance and modding potential, you should have gotten the STI.
This is so far from being true lol. ej257s mod for mod are so shit. An evo with basic bolt ones (i.e. intake full exhaust tune) on 93 octane will walk an sti full bolt ons e85. Evos make 430+ whp stock turbo full bolt ons e85, stis on the other hand can barely break 340 whp bolt ons and e85. Also, these fa20 engines can make 380 whp full bolt ons e60. The ej257 is a shit engine, and is far from being mod friendly.
Painfullz _ also, i should have prefaced which evo x i was speaking about. The MR Evo X isn't all that quick stock. Imo, evo 8/9 over evo x for stock and mods, but thats just my preference. I always liked the evo better for multiple reasons.
Your totally misinformed bro 1 the sti gets 24pmg normal driving 2 the wrx can make more power for less true but the breaking point for the wrx is 350 after that the tranny is a timed granade. So is a give and take the sti is more raw the wrx is more livable day to day driving. Also no the sti was killed off and not getting any FA motor. That's not to say all this pros and cons can be fixed but imo the only thing the wrx has better than the sti is the FA motor and turbo that is it
Not hating on you but. Getting a WRX instead of a STI is a mistake. If you can’t afford the STI. Save and wait. Don’t just buy a WRX. It’s like the IPhone 8 and the iPhoneX. Buy the better one and not the cheaper one. 🤷♂️🤷♂️. My STI will 100% dust your WRX
Yea man I agree. I said screw it and got a STI just for the reputation, Brembo brakes, Recaro seats, upgraded suspension, differential, unequal length headers, and much more. I have a 2019 STI, and couldn't be happier. My opinion it's the same thing as if someone bought a V6 Camaro. why not throw extra cash down and get a V8 😆🤦♂️🤷♂️
Is this your first turbo, if its true then i understand why you would like it more than the gen i had a evo 10 MR before i got the gen and yes that instant power does feel great but once you start upoing the boost and programing it believe me you will start breaking things on the car unless you up the engines internal thats the diference with the gen i have a 2016 r-spec but in P.R it comes with everything the ultimate has but the navigation and i have all my waranty thats the diference , so yea have fun with the car great car
Have to say, nice upgrade over your Hyundai tho. The 3.8gt /2.0t genesis coupes weren't popular for a reason...both are disappointingly slow stock, and neither mod as well as a wrx does. Stock to stock the wrx would probably waste both, and mod vs mod the wrx easily wins. I didn't even realize the genesis coupe had a following until i came across this page, i forgot they even existed. Considering youre coming from a genesis coupe, this is a nice upgrade. Just throw some mods on it so you don't get gapped by other stock AWD cars like the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4, Mitsu Evos, and STIs, as well as older Audi S4s. Biggest problem with the wrx is its gearing, they run out of breath after 100mph.
300ZX TT SWAP lol bro my genny only has intake blow off full exhaust and tune in pushing 320 whp and almost 350 tq 2014 bk2 tell me how that’s slow lol??
I love all the cool names given to a POS Hyundai. Never thought they made a race car for section 8 ricers. Don’t let the haters hate; they do that when u one up them..... as you have done
ImThatType OfGuy yeah im not getting why people are complaining...the genesis coupe 3.8gt is slower stock than the 17 WRX and mod vs mod easily loses. The genesis coupe never caught on for a reason.
Hey so I. Ola. Omg to buy a car in a year and I’ve been looking into a 2015 wrx,Sti, and a evo but I can’t make up my mind I love all of them and I need ur guys opinion and what would be better as a daily driver and fun to drive
You got the regular WRX not the STI because you can not afford it. STI with stage 1 is far superior than all what you would do on a regular WRX especially a base model. Cosmetic upgrades are your best hope. Nice car, nevertheless.
@Mr Everything no you dont my sti stage 2 pro tuned waste wrxs all day its pretty funny when they pull next me , because thats as close as they get , love seeing them in rear view , hows my taillights look ,lol
dude and he is saying wrx is soo much fun, I drove my buddies and it is the worse car ever the power was shit and the handling was garbage as fk plus this guy modded his genesis coupe before he got rid of it with no tune so technically it was prob slower than actually being faster lol.. I drove a 2018 wrx too. I hope he enjoys his wrx stock because once he mods it up and blows up his motor he is screwed lol.
The 3.8gt r spec is slow as fuck stock, takes waaay more $ to mod, and is honestly slower stock to stock and mod vs mod than the 2017 WRX.... The 3.8gt r spec only has rarity going for it. It wasnt a great platform, hence why you hardly ever see them at the strip or the track.
300ZX TT SWAP you obviously dont know shit about gen coupes. My bk1 3.8 with just bolt ons and a tune makes 320whp. A good tune is what really wakes these engines up. Also at 320whp a wrx will blow a bearing. But i guess you didnt mention reliability since you drive a 300zx, so you're used to cars that break down all the time...
300zx, you have no idea what you are talking abt but when I had my car stock it put me in my seat lol. I did race a wrx stock and beat it with my genesis coupe 2013 genesis coupe 3.8 gt vs 2017 wrx at the time. wrx are not as fast as a genesis coupe that`s why stock 0-60 is 5.2- 5 secs for the genesis coupe and wrx is 5.5 secs. sti on the other hand would be a good match up for a 3.8l and wrx is a good match up for the 2.0t lol. Not saying genesis coupe is the fastest thing out their but your point is wrong wrx are not even fast. I will bet you never even been in a genesis coupe ever and then to tell me they are slow that is pretty pathetic on your part.
probably neither, the car's new and subaru's reliable. the clutch is meant to take a beating. i met plenty of people who learned manual on a wrx and didn't fuck anything up
shawn woodson it might, the 2.0t was dog slow stock with awful power delivery. From a dig a stock wrx would rape a modded genesis 2.0t easily. There's a reason the genesis coupe never got much love in the racing scene, its just not a great platform.
Insanitykills 187 my buddy has a stage 2 2017 Wrx and I have a 2018 sti stage 1 plus, and off the light to a 1/4 or a mile he can’t keep up with me at all...your theory of 400 lbs lighter will take 2 seconds off the quarter mile time is false sir.
Insanitykills 187 by the way the sti has the si drive mode “s” or “s#” whichever mode you’re in makes a huge different in throttle responses, and the Wrx does not have that.
Yea specs of a 18 i have a 19. Wrx my buddy has a 19 sti so why do i win every time all stock on both cars i belive weight is a big factor and a revamped fa motor on the 19 wrx think about it 200 whp hondas do very well against alot of cars due to weight im not just talking shit these are proven theroys so try learning a bit and testing things out befor calling people morons
Why I did this., Why I did that., Why I got this., Why I didn't get that. The reason why you didn't buy the STi is because its more money. Simple as that.
You realize that he mentions the STI is a lot more expensive and also he mentions insurance is cheaper for the one he got... watch the video and stop hating. Let him live his life.
I didn't even watch the video, and I nailed the reason..? I was a big fan., because I have the same car. I followed his mods for mine exactly, and too bad he switched over to a WRX. I have a 2013 3.8GT.
congrats on the car she a beauty but yo just answer me how a 30K car your dream car... you telling me if you won the jackpot the first thing u do is buy a wrx-sti over what you could afford to buy...smh talking like a subie owner....
naw man stop thinking small and think big if you want a R8 grind to buy an audi R8 dont let short coming stop you from reaching your dreams, your letting the money cloud your judgement
You have a great channel i absolutely love it but bro you need to be putting some of these people in the comment section in check. The amout of disrespect in the things that are said is crazy to me. Your making content for your viewers like don't watch his shit if you think the content is stupid as far as what he wants to do with his car. Huge difference between let me know what you think i should do next for open minded options and just being plain disrespectful to a youtuber.
Anthony Cheeseman thanks bud I appreciate your support but I just try to ignore all the hate . I'm used to It by now and just do what I want and love and upload what I want as it's my life and my channel .
I bought a 2017 WRX Premium with 600 miles on it because I got a great deal. But there is a reason someone got rid of a car that had 600 miles on it. If you don't plan to modify your car then don't buy the WRX. It's horrendous tune, atrocious rev hang, disgusting throttle mapping, grabby clutch, and early torque make it an awful daily driver. It is literally painful to drive since 20% of the pedal is full throttle. The majority of the time your toes will be pointed straight up at the sky and it is definitely not an ergonomic position. Not to mention it loses power so hard after 4800 rpm that the car lurches forward. As far as the suspension I think it rides worse than the STI but that could be the aforementioned issues affecting ride quality. Subaru is building my 2019 STI right now and I can't wait to get out of the WRX.
You need help . why you don't called your cousing he really know about car. I pretty sure he will tell you don't waste your money wrx. You think you saving money but in end STI was better that wrx
You clearly know nothing silent. Who the fuck buys a wrx to leave it stock ??? Someone who can’t afford to buy car parts!! Just an FYI, I have a 13 wrx with invidia full exhaust, n1 Cb hf cat & a torqued performance stage two tune on my accessport & my buddy has identical mods as this and I walk him every single time. We used to commute to work an hour each way together & I honestly can say I would never buy a new wrx ever. The only appealing thing is the six speed tranny you get as opposed to the five speed that’s stock in mine. While you’re shifting into 4th, I’m Still pulling away from You in third you twat :). Have a good day !!! Hector you know your shit!
@@RyanJosephBills I guess that could be true. But the only way u can compare the WRX and STI is doing it stock. Obviously a Stage 1 WRX would beat a Stock STI. Not a comparison lol.
Point blank the current sti is not worth the money you pay. The current sti engine is a dinosaur and showing its age the wrx has the same 0 to 60 as the current sti. Which is why I'm waiting for the sti to get an fa engine
samm, dude this channel is getting so many dislikes lol because of the wrx. Everyone has a wrx and he so downgraded disappointing. Those things will blow up no doubt abt it.
Something very special about a WRX. I’ve owned 2 and about to get another. Truly a great experience to drive.
Congrats on the car Ryan, and you guys should really chill with all the hate, hes happy with the WRX. Whats all the matter about then? If somebody is happy driving their car, and hes completly fine with how it is, then let him be. His channel is to bring us along on his car adventures, and to have fun doing it. He shouldnt have to come to the comments of all his new videos and see all this hate.. Nice car btw Ryan, 3 people own a WRX in my neighborhood, so I see those cars like on the daily. They are a very nice ride.
Shawn khan thanks bud I appreciate it
i put 21k down on my 18 wrx and paid it off with 6k on the odometer. it got me from dallas to denver in two tanks. no regrets.
That’s total bullshit about the new model EJ blowing up. The only reason an EJ blows up is lack of maintenance, bad tuning & driving it like a race car 24/7. I have a blob eye sti pushing 550awhp stock block its been tuned like this for 8 years and still no problem. The only reason people buy A wrx over an sti is they can’t afford it. 100% fact. Im so sick of listening to fuckin wrx owners ALWAYS JUSTIFYING why they bought a wrx. Its like your all embarrassed about buying it. Who cares just be happy with what you bought.
The WRX stock is horrible. I could never advise someone to buy it UNLESS they were going to modify it. I just returned my WRX to the dealer after 7 days of ownership because I was that disappointed. I'm going to lose money but at least now I am finally going to be happy with an STI.
Part of the reason why I messed up my decision is because I listened to too many people on the internet who sprouted crap like whinging about fuel consumption on the STI and the generic comment WRX = daily, STI = track. Could not be further from the truth. They might look the same but the driving experience is COMPLETELY different.
The STI is not about being fast, yes we know you can modify your WRX to be faster with a few grand... the STI is about the overall driving experience... the way you feel driving it, the way you feel connected to the car and the road. The WRX experience lacks that completely, for me anyway. I couldn't stand the shifter (felt like lego), couldn't stand the rev hang, the honda civic engine sound, the weak power band that drops off. I know all of these things can be "fixed" with mods, but I want my car to feel amazing stock, then I can add mods from there.
Seriously I hope this post helps someone so they don't make the same mistake as me. Don't rationalise your decision like I did around fuel consumption, daily driving, and saving money for mods on the WRX. If you have the money GO THE STI - no questions asked. You will thank yourself!
I traded my built evo 8 for a wrx, yeah yeah it’s not an sti but the driving experience is so peaceful
I got a 2019 wrx could have got the sti but the new 4 banger turbo and 400 pounds lighter makes the wrx faster the sti is for if you want to track race or do car shows but the wrx comfortable fast and you can put the 15 grand you save by not buying the sti into the wrx and it turns out to be a better buy but in the end you like what you like i absolutly love my rex #subie4life
Insanitykills 187 only thing is whenever you decide to sale your wrx it won’t hold its value like the STI . STI has to be looked at as an investment .
@INTI ACHIYAKU That's exactly where I'm at right now. I live in Western New York and I've been looking for either a WRX or STI for the past few months and they are all super expensive, any good deals are gone before I get the chance to go look at them in person.
@INTI ACHIYAKU Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely check it out!
I think in a lot of ways, mostly mod ability, reliability, daily driver usability, and affordability...the WRX is the better car.
dude i test drove one this last weekend. i hope you're enjoying your ride still! im hoping to get one in the next few weeks but you are absolutely correct its so much just for city driving when that tad bit of boost hits ohhhh man.
I almost bought a Genesis but the previous owner had lowered it and put on exhaust and while I liked the exhaust the ride was really rough... like...really bad. It went around corners well... BUT bumps....kicked your ass. I went with WRX and put a few mods into it and the best mod was probably the Cobb AP and whiteline rear sway bar. As far as beating an STI... under $1000 I doubt it.
Stock the engine has really bad high end torque. The car NEEDS a OTS tune at least.... It opens up the higher end. I also have the ETS intake with box. Nameless muffler delete...takes off weight and sounds much better than the stock huge mufflers. I guess he likes the instant boost and early torque, I prefer the Cobb Mishimoto/ETS OTS tune. Oh yea....the stock OEM tires I was not a fan of either.... I also got a Perrin shift bushing and shift brace.
Well done buddy, I bought the 2015 Rex for same reasons, could afford STi, but have a reliable stage 2 car now, getting 25mpg (calculated not computer) wi +50hp, wheels, other mods for less than base STi. And yes, in snow it's like cheating.
haha awesome! i owned the very first 2010 2.0T GT in western canada! loved it! needed the stock power upgrade the newer ones had. went through 3 sets of 245 35 19's driving sideways :) i've now owned my 2017 wrx premium for 1 year! great content!
I have 17’ WRX. Love my car so much wouldn’t trade it anytime.
Carbon fiber trunk, with the duckbill. Also you could just drill an appropriate sized hole to put your backup cam in :), I love the genny
Just to say.. I bought a 2015 Genesis 2.0 T then I bought my 2017 wrx .
I like both cars honestly.
Genesis felt good but didn’t like the fake vents in the hood
I’ve driven both sti and wrx 2015-2018.
Boost kicks quick around 2-3g rpm in the wrx and I’m getting 27+ mpg.
Sti you need to rev out.
Wrx does fall flat high end but... will make you focus and is deff quick.
I’m completely stock after 2 years of ownership and 30k and deff mods to come.
Access port will be first.
Good video just to say. 👌
Just got my 18 limited over a week ago! Welcome to the family brotha. Subbed!
Donald Johnson how much for it??? Im waiting to get that too
I got the 2019 a week ago 28500 out the door tell dealer you been talking to other dealers dont sighn nothing keep in contact for a day or 2 then call off the deal tell them if the price aint right your going else ware its a 30000 dollor investment dont settle for less and make clear to dealer you want the car you dont need it thats what i did and got almost 7 grand off im so happy
@@insanitykills1879 yea this is where I screwed up. I acted much too interested in the car. I paid about 37,000 for my STI.
i got a wrx cause i didnt have the money for an sti
just wrap trunk in carbon fiber its not perm. and you wont lose your reverse camera wrapping just trunk is cheapest option.
I HATE how when I was obsessed with the Genesis and wanted my own I stumbled onto your channel. I watched your videos and enjoyed them, but as I strayed away from the genesis and started looking for other cars to learn about... I started looking into subies 😂 now I’m on the same account and enjoying your subie videos as well lol. It’s just funny to me. But in the near future I might be getting a wrx and starting a TH-cam channel! Keep up the good work lol
nice video! you made me appreciate the fact I chose the WRX instead of the STI! Would you get the vortex generator on it? I wanted to wrap my roof black and slap that on. Subbed!
hey man im a little late on the video but your reasons just persuaded me to getting a wrx instead of an sti!
hay man i went the same route as you and got a 17 WRX as well few months back (WR blue though) you are correct about the EJ motors blowing after hard use, but from what iv found is people that have pushed the FA motor their I beam connecting rods fail, grenade the engine block. i love my WRX but i do plan to have those swapped before i go bigger turbo. id advise looking into it yourself to see if you plan on pushing the FA hard.
It's sad that ppl always try to tell someone else what they should've done...
WRX and STi's are MAD fun to drive! I have an STi, and yes I totally agree with the WRX. I got my STi for a great bargain because it was used. So, that what great BUT the car insurance is a b*tch! and I'm so not touching my engine. I would have preferred the WRX for cheaper car insurance, gas mileage and softer suspension. ...but I love both cars for different reasons. Having an STi makes it hell when you're trying to buy a house, or have children or any major responsibilities. I seen people on youtube who devoted their whole channel to their STi, and had to give them back to the dealership. I'm in LOVE with both cars though. You get a lot of bang for your buck with these cars! They look sweet, they ride sweet!
DeliciaTrini how much is your insurance
You won’t love the wrx when the Direct injection is the cause of major engine failure. You should see what happens to forced inducted di engines LOL
@@joshschepker8837 I own a 2019 STI. I'm almost 24 years old and insurance is veryyy expensive for me. About $400/month 😥😭😆
Im 45 i pay 1100 for the year for my sti
used to own a 2010 sti and same was always worried when my engine gonna blow up and did actually modify it stage 2..now i bought a 2017 wrx for the same reasons u mentioned n way happier than owning the sti ej. now thinking to modify the wrx a little just to have it breathe. wrx is way more fun
Its funny wrx owners justifying not having an sti,
@@matd8958 did u miss the part where i said i had an STI? and still can afford one !!! its a bad engine whether you agree or not and its my personal opinion
Sounds like a bad break up where you’re telling your ex you got a new girl and you’re telling her every way your new girl is better than her 😂 nice subie btw 👍
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The FA motor is good, the only weak point is the con rods cant handle too much power. I believe 350 hp is the limit of what it can handle on the stock rods
I blew mine up stock🥸
Love the car! Helped me make my decision also is that the limited or reg wrx?
Haha you couldn't afford an sti , dont make excuses, the brakes the suspension the engine is proven if you keep in maintenance an sti is way superior, wrx lovers are jealous they cant buy an sti
Another thing.... the sti motor is the same block I’ve heard. But they bore it out thinner to make 2.5.
Correct me if I’m wrong?
Nope. FA20 and EJ257 are different all around.
So u get 32 mpg? Uhm I have the same car 2017 wrx I only get 23-24
This kid has no clue what he’s talking about.
brandon ziegler I’m guessing your 80 if your calling this guy a kid, I’m sure your younger then him calling him a kid dumb ass
20/27 city/highway, easily googled. Brz gets 33 mpg highway
I’m a new subscriber like a few days ago been watching most of your videos, and they are great contents! I own a 2018 sti and I freaking love it and I always love the fa motor in the Wrx...one thing you forgot to mention about the Wrx is that it doesn’t have an so drive mode like the sti which is a major difference also it doesn’t have the dccd where you can adjust your power to the rear or front wheels. Keep up the good content!
Yea man I agree. I said screw it and got a STI just for the reputation, Brembo brakes, Recaro seats, upgraded suspension, differential, unequal length headers, and much more. I have a 2019 😍🤭
Hey Ryan, I’m Interested In the Wrx & WRX STI. WRX STI is Expensive but I do Plan on tuning the Car. Would the Wrx Be the better engine to do so? I would Just do Down pipe/Catback & Headers Pretty much just full bolt ons. Not a big turbo or anything like that . I also plan on getting Coil overs as well so suspension isn’t a Big thing . Which do you prefer ?
Sweet ride. Congrats!
Curious what part of Indiana you are at? I am just north of Anderson and bought a 15 wrx about a month ago.
Not understanding this. The 2017 WRX mods well, but so does the 17 STI.
In our crew we have 3 preferred AWD platforms- evos, stis, and 3000gt vr4s.
The 3000GT VR4 is the fastest stock to stock due to the gearing, the other two arent as fast stock but mod better and handle better.
We have some wrxs as well, but the sti is definitely preferred. There's a reason theres a price increase for the STI- its just all around more performance oriented.
In a stock to stock race vs, lets say, an evo x, 2017 STI, and 94 and up 3000GT VR4, the 2017 wrx will be left in the dust easily. By 100mph the VR4 is in front, with the STI behind it and the evo x a bit behind the STI (the evo x was the weakest stock evo imo), and the 17 wrx would be car lengths behind the others. Throw mods on all of them, and the it will be similar results, the wrx will be behind the others if equally modded.
If you're going for pure performance and modding potential, you should have gotten the STI.
This is so far from being true lol. ej257s mod for mod are so shit. An evo with basic bolt ones (i.e. intake full exhaust tune) on 93 octane will walk an sti full bolt ons e85. Evos make 430+ whp stock turbo full bolt ons e85, stis on the other hand can barely break 340 whp bolt ons and e85. Also, these fa20 engines can make 380 whp full bolt ons e60. The ej257 is a shit engine, and is far from being mod friendly.
Painfullz _ i meant sti over wrx, not sti over evo. I prefer the evo by a landslide. And i agree it mods better.
Painfullz _ also, i should have prefaced which evo x i was speaking about. The MR Evo X isn't all that quick stock.
Imo, evo 8/9 over evo x for stock and mods, but thats just my preference. I always liked the evo better for multiple reasons.
"they are gonna put this engine in the new sti" that aged well
You don’t get 32 mpg in the wrx 😂 I get 22 average driving it nice
Your totally misinformed bro 1 the sti gets 24pmg normal driving 2 the wrx can make more power for less true but the breaking point for the wrx is 350 after that the tranny is a timed granade. So is a give and take the sti is more raw the wrx is more livable day to day driving. Also no the sti was killed off and not getting any FA motor. That's not to say all this pros and cons can be fixed but imo the only thing the wrx has better than the sti is the FA motor and turbo that is it
Not hating on you but. Getting a WRX instead of a STI is a mistake. If you can’t afford the STI. Save and wait. Don’t just buy a WRX. It’s like the IPhone 8 and the iPhoneX. Buy the better one and not the cheaper one. 🤷♂️🤷♂️. My STI will 100% dust your WRX
Yea man I agree. I said screw it and got a STI just for the reputation, Brembo brakes, Recaro seats, upgraded suspension, differential, unequal length headers, and much more. I have a 2019 STI, and couldn't be happier. My opinion it's the same thing as if someone bought a V6 Camaro. why not throw extra cash down and get a V8 😆🤦♂️🤷♂️
Is this your first turbo, if its true then i understand why you would like it more than the gen i had a evo 10 MR before i got the gen and yes that instant power does feel great but once you start upoing the boost and programing it believe me you will start breaking things on the car unless you up the engines internal thats the diference with the gen i have a 2016 r-spec but in P.R it comes with everything the ultimate has but the navigation and i have all my waranty thats the diference , so yea have fun with the car great car
Have to say, nice upgrade over your Hyundai tho. The 3.8gt /2.0t genesis coupes weren't popular for a reason...both are disappointingly slow stock, and neither mod as well as a wrx does. Stock to stock the wrx would probably waste both, and mod vs mod the wrx easily wins.
I didn't even realize the genesis coupe had a following until i came across this page, i forgot they even existed.
Considering youre coming from a genesis coupe, this is a nice upgrade. Just throw some mods on it so you don't get gapped by other stock AWD cars like the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4, Mitsu Evos, and STIs, as well as older Audi S4s.
Biggest problem with the wrx is its gearing, they run out of breath after 100mph.
300ZX TT SWAP lol bro my genny only has intake blow off full exhaust and tune in pushing 320 whp and almost 350 tq 2014 bk2 tell me how that’s slow lol??
I love all the cool names given to a POS Hyundai. Never thought they made a race car for section 8 ricers. Don’t let the haters hate; they do that when u one up them..... as you have done
ImThatType OfGuy yeah im not getting why people are complaining...the genesis coupe 3.8gt is slower stock than the 17 WRX and mod vs mod easily loses.
The genesis coupe never caught on for a reason.
Hey so I. Ola. Omg to buy a car in a year and I’ve been looking into a 2015 wrx,Sti, and a evo but I can’t make up my mind I love all of them and I need ur guys opinion and what would be better as a daily driver and fun to drive
I lease a Gen coupe 3.8 6spd ultimate. It is the biggest Lemon ever. Korean junk. I'm going to get a sti soon
Carbon Fiber Trunks look awesome!
Looks like you’re in Indy .
You got the regular WRX not the STI because you can not afford it. STI with stage 1 is far superior than all what you would do on a regular WRX especially a base model. Cosmetic upgrades are your best hope. Nice car, nevertheless.
I have a Stage 2 WRX and I dust STI’s on the daily, gtfo
@Mr Everything no you dont my sti stage 2 pro tuned waste wrxs all day its pretty funny when they pull next me , because thats as close as they get , love seeing them in rear view , hows my taillights look ,lol
has a proper equipped genesis coupe r-spec with a 3.8l V6
'a base model wrx has always been my dream car'
dude and he is saying wrx is soo much fun, I drove my buddies and it is the worse car ever the power was shit and the handling was garbage as fk plus this guy modded his genesis coupe before he got rid of it with no tune so technically it was prob slower than actually being faster lol.. I drove a 2018 wrx too. I hope he enjoys his wrx stock because once he mods it up and blows up his motor he is screwed lol.
Brandon Hauser wrxs mod very well, unlike the genesis. The genesis 3.8gt was dog slow stock, and takes way more $$$ to make fast than a wrx.
The 3.8gt r spec is slow as fuck stock, takes waaay more $ to mod, and is honestly slower stock to stock and mod vs mod than the 2017 WRX....
The 3.8gt r spec only has rarity going for it. It wasnt a great platform, hence why you hardly ever see them at the strip or the track.
300ZX TT SWAP you obviously dont know shit about gen coupes. My bk1 3.8 with just bolt ons and a tune makes 320whp. A good tune is what really wakes these engines up. Also at 320whp a wrx will blow a bearing. But i guess you didnt mention reliability since you drive a 300zx, so you're used to cars that break down all the time...
300zx, you have no idea what you are talking abt but when I had my car stock it put me in my seat lol. I did race a wrx stock and beat it with my genesis coupe 2013 genesis coupe 3.8 gt vs 2017 wrx at the time. wrx are not as fast as a genesis coupe that`s why stock 0-60 is 5.2- 5 secs for the genesis coupe and wrx is 5.5 secs. sti on the other hand would be a good match up for a 3.8l and wrx is a good match up for the 2.0t lol. Not saying genesis coupe is the fastest thing out their but your point is wrong wrx are not even fast. I will bet you never even been in a genesis coupe ever and then to tell me they are slow that is pretty pathetic on your part.
i cant drive manual, so if I bought one whats the first thing id probably burn out? clutch/clutch plate?
probably neither, the car's new and subaru's reliable. the clutch is meant to take a beating. i met plenty of people who learned manual on a wrx and didn't fuck anything up
Clutch in the new wrx are terrible
Nice Car Man!
Dont do a carbon trunk cause you have a white car it wont look good for a little bit of weight reduction. Do a duckbill wing
austin burge even worse in my opinion
You think that’ll beat a 2.0t both with FBO and a tune ?
shawn woodson it might, the 2.0t was dog slow stock with awful power delivery. From a dig a stock wrx would rape a modded genesis 2.0t easily.
There's a reason the genesis coupe never got much love in the racing scene, its just not a great platform.
Thinkin about tradin in my 16 frs for 17 wrx limited
I think the WRX is hands down a better overall deal than the FRS/BRZ’s. Good luck whatever you choose! (I know it’s been a year haha)
Random but dope jacket, where you get one?
get flex fuel and a go with Ron or Mikey.
Congratulations
This my dream car
What’s the name of the song bro
Beacssue it was wayy cheaper
The FA20dit did it for me .
Misinformation.
WRX: 268hp @ 5600rpm/258lbft @ 2000rpm
STi: 305hp @ 6000rpm/290lbft @ 4000rpm
BlackGT1999 wrx is 400 pounds lighter do the math wrx takes sti in the 1/4 by almost 2 sec
Insanity if 400 pounds reduces 2 seconds I’m doing something wrong. You’re a fucking moron
Insanitykills 187 my buddy has a stage 2 2017 Wrx and I have a 2018 sti stage 1 plus, and off the light to a 1/4 or a mile he can’t keep up with me at all...your theory of 400 lbs lighter will take 2 seconds off the quarter mile time is false sir.
Insanitykills 187 by the way the sti has the si drive mode “s” or “s#” whichever mode you’re in makes a huge different in throttle responses, and the Wrx does not have that.
Yea specs of a 18 i have a 19. Wrx my buddy has a 19 sti so why do i win every time all stock on both cars i belive weight is a big factor and a revamped fa motor on the 19 wrx think about it 200 whp hondas do very well against alot of cars due to weight im not just talking shit these are proven theroys so try learning a bit and testing things out befor calling people morons
Why I did this., Why I did that., Why I got this., Why I didn't get that. The reason why you didn't buy the STi is because its more money. Simple as that.
You realize that he mentions the STI is a lot more expensive and also he mentions insurance is cheaper for the one he got... watch the video and stop hating. Let him live his life.
I didn't even watch the video, and I nailed the reason..? I was a big fan., because I have the same car. I followed his mods for mine exactly, and too bad he switched over to a WRX. I have a 2013 3.8GT.
Just disappointing.. madly. WRX SUCKS. I rather buy BMW 335is for the same money.
:( WRX doesnt suck. Its not the best car ever made, but its still a fun reliable car.
Your right. WRX doesn't SUCK. EVERYONE HAS IT.
You aren't happy with that car don't lie to you self.
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he's not happy bc yall keep bashing him. let him live ffs. his money his car.
Is your WRX a premium or limited... or base model? btw I love it! A WRX will be my future car some day soon too.
Devin T He said it was a Base model in the beginning
Carbon fiber trunk
congrats on the car she a beauty but yo just answer me how a 30K car your dream car... you telling me if you won the jackpot the first thing u do is buy a wrx-sti over what you could afford to buy...smh talking like a subie owner....
Hyundaiboi81 it's a realistic dream car. As in one I can afford to buy now. But an Audi r8 would be an actual dream car that I will prolly never get
naw man stop thinking small and think big if you want a R8 grind to buy an audi R8 dont let short coming stop you from reaching your dreams, your letting the money cloud your judgement
Hyundaiboi81 biiiiit
Gas mileage? Pretty much he can’t afford a sti..he probably never drove an STI
You have a great channel i absolutely love it but bro you need to be putting some of these people in the comment section in check. The amout of disrespect in the things that are said is crazy to me. Your making content for your viewers like don't watch his shit if you think the content is stupid as far as what he wants to do with his car. Huge difference between let me know what you think i should do next for open minded options and just being plain disrespectful to a youtuber.
Anthony Cheeseman thanks bud I appreciate your support but I just try to ignore all the hate . I'm used to It by now and just do what I want and love and upload what I want as it's my life and my channel .
Ryan's Random RideZ Much respect to you and yours man i like the wrx thought about getting me one. 👍 keep kickin ass bro
Your not
I bought a 2017 WRX Premium with 600 miles on it because I got a great deal. But there is a reason someone got rid of a car that had 600 miles on it. If you don't plan to modify your car then don't buy the WRX. It's horrendous tune, atrocious rev hang, disgusting throttle mapping, grabby clutch, and early torque make it an awful daily driver. It is literally painful to drive since 20% of the pedal is full throttle. The majority of the time your toes will be pointed straight up at the sky and it is definitely not an ergonomic position. Not to mention it loses power so hard after 4800 rpm that the car lurches forward. As far as the suspension I think it rides worse than the STI but that could be the aforementioned issues affecting ride quality. Subaru is building my 2019 STI right now and I can't wait to get out of the WRX.
you bought the WRX because you couldn't afford the STI. lol
so technically speaking you cannot afford an STI. 😂😂😂
Audie Arce wonder what you drive
no he preferred to save money and put the money towards modifying his WRX he also explained the benefits of getting a wrx over a STI
Audie Arce and?
You need help . why you don't called your cousing he really know about car. I pretty sure he will tell you don't waste your money wrx. You think you saving money but in end STI was better that wrx
Héctor Santiago in the long run
You clearly know nothing silent. Who the fuck buys a wrx to leave it stock ??? Someone who can’t afford to buy car parts!! Just an FYI, I have a 13 wrx with invidia full exhaust, n1 Cb hf cat & a torqued performance stage two tune on my accessport & my buddy has identical mods as this and I walk him every single time. We used to commute to work an hour each way together & I honestly can say I would never buy a new wrx ever. The only appealing thing is the six speed tranny you get as opposed to the five speed that’s stock in mine. While you’re shifting into 4th, I’m
Still pulling away from
You in third you twat :). Have a good day !!! Hector you know your shit!
@@RyanJosephBills I guess that could be true. But the only way u can compare the WRX and STI is doing it stock. Obviously a Stage 1 WRX would beat a Stock STI. Not a comparison lol.
Point blank the current sti is not worth the money you pay. The current sti engine is a dinosaur and showing its age the wrx has the same 0 to 60 as the current sti. Which is why I'm waiting for the sti to get an fa engine
You said with a couple thousand the Wrx will be faster then ur genesis but You could of done the same with the genesis with couple thousand lmfao
Second !!!
Sorry gotta go.
samm, dude this channel is getting so many dislikes lol because of the wrx. Everyone has a wrx and he so downgraded disappointing. Those things will blow up no doubt abt it.
genesis coupe is 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000x better than a wrx lol.
Carbon fiber trunk