I'm seeing all these comments of "I will never sell my STI" and it really shows just how fun/great these cars are along with why I can not find one for sale anywhere near me lol
I’ve been looking for a gen 1 for the last few months. I only found one that meet my criteria last week and I had to drive 14 hours one way to get it. it’s the love of my life.
Watching this makes me appreciate my '97 2 door STi even more. The wife has a 2016 STi, and it's a lovely comfy car, but not a patch on a smelly, noisy, uncomfortable and harsh ride 1997 GC8 2 door with no frills whatsoever :)
I owned a 2 door 96 impreza L, wanted to turn it into a gc8 before I even knew what it was. That was in 2008 and I had to get rid of her unfortunately. Now I own a 2005 blobeye WRX and a 2016 hyper blue STi. I love them, but I'd trade both for a widebody gc8 as clean as bucky laseks.
I used to have a black GC8 wrx with an STI motor and close ratio 6 speed swapped. Was a great car and the driving experience is amazing however compared to a GD, Subaru engineered the GD's so much better to work on and they also have a smoother feel than the GC8.
Older generations are a lot more rewarding in my opinion. Downside is you need to have the time, energy and money to keep them running well. It’s a never ending cycle.
100% agreed my man. But these older Imprezas have so much character. I can't even explain. I have My GC generation Impreza from 2010. I prefer that over all of my other cars. I Completely rebuilt my Impreza last December. That was money well spent. I dont ever intend to sell it. Ever 😊
350,000km @ 20psi boost the entire time and still going strong, 99 WRX Stock Engine No Tune just EBC and over pressured fuel rail on stock injectors. He has even done some track days (New oil every 2,500km or about 1800miles)@@itsdvrx1399 Would love to see a 2020 WRX Abused for nearly 25 years of 20psi WOT pulls daily for 350,000km +
@@Allunp it depends. I seen cars junked in 60k, and well maintaned cars over 200-300k miles. You need a mechanic/car enthusiast who knows this cars take a look on it. It can be a junk, or it can be a diamond. Milage is not that important as car condition.
Is it a good daily? I've been looking into getting one to work on lightly and maintain to be a daily, was just wondering if you had anything to say on reliability?
I got both, 06 and 17, I get more respect on the older, everyone seems to have a newer one around here. And trust me the 06 is a simpler car, thats why it is my favorite.
My goal is to get the newer models of STIs but I love old STIs too !! Love that look in general! I jus want that new reliable feeling that you have with new cars yk! Daily and sports , kinda like he said too .
I’ve always compared the new wrx/STi vs the GD as one is Analog and the other is digital. Don’t get me wrong, I like the new ones and haven’t driven a few but I feel more connected when driving my GD. I’d get a new STi one day but it would be in the garage with the GD
When a Subaru enthusiast like me sees someone caring for their older STI, it makes us feel good about the future. We these cars get riced up or blown up far too often and it’s annoying. Now people have perpetuated the myth that the boxer 4 is unreliable. It’s worked for 30 years and suddenly now people think it’s unreliable. It usually happens when someone flogs the rev limiter and skips basic maintenance then the car breaks and they hit the forums screaming about how bad Subaru engines are.
man, I'm 18 and I'm drooling over a blobeye and I have been since I was a kid. I hope one day I'm in a similar position as you with my blobeye sat in the driveway
@@BDOG.777 Keep that dream going G, it'll be in your driveway before you know it. Start working on your credit sooner rather than later and you'll be able to qualify one for a reasonable down payment and monthly payments. :)
It’s the best feeling, although right now there’s none sitting in my driveway because I just sold my blobeye sti because I’m buying a 2020 sti to daily
Sold my 2011 wrx and bought a 99 Honda and an 05 STi. It’s my dream car, and the best generation in my opinion. Best decision I’ve made on the many Subarus I’ve owned
Yea no joke! I knew someone who broke his brand new Impreza in the first month of ownership. It was his first manual car and wasn’t very good at not over revving it. He blew the motor on the freeway with the throttle pinned close to redline trying to maintain its top speed (so he said). I was pissed off at him.
My 07 has been my peace in my life. Any bad day is simply improved with just a drive. I'll never sell this car and hope to be making great turbo noises for years to come in a world of upcoming electric vehicles.
At 18 I bought an 07 STi because I could. Financially , not a good idea. Fast forward 4 years later, and it’s been broken in the garage for almost 2 years due to bearing failure. I bought it modified, and did nothing but modify it more on stock block. I learned soo much, but honestly sometimes wished I didn’t modify it so much until I had the money to build an engine. But, for some reason I cannot sell it. She will be getting a built engine this winter. Cant wait.
I literally took your second path, bought a Hawkeye Sti in 2017 and also had beaters from then until now. It has been a slow (and mentally painful) process but I've lived and learned, gone through the rebuild of the engine, upgrades, etc. Just finally nearing "finished" and will be in the 375hp range. It can be done my brothers, trust the process!
Noisy tho. When I hit 80mph in a cross wind, its like my back windows open. Ive got a forester sg. Same platform as the gd. The entire drivetrain is interchangeable, but the Forester is more practical.
@@350streetracer how are yours on fuel? I have the 2.5t, and I get like 12mpg. But I still love the car, so I can live with the fuel economy or lack of fuel economy.
I love how this video is produced, it shows a lot of passion about these cars which goes a long way. As a 2005 sti owner myself, I would have to agree that getting a 2nd car as a daily would be ideal. It is hard and expensive to find these cars stock and with low mileage and with that brings more risk. It is a Subaru, it will have problems over time like any performance-based car. I've had my 05 STI for 4 years and I can't imagine not having it. They are not the fastest cars in the world but they bring an experience behind a wheel that I have yet to find in another car. Remember to be kind to your car and your car will be kind to you ♥
Go and 05 as well. Hey Alex don't you love how it breaks and turns heads on the freeway? (had this gal taking a cell vid with her cell the other day while cruising) 05's really stand out!
I daily my 2003 WRX. Honestly hasn't given me much issues in the 2 years of ownership so far. It's pretty much stock with a turbo back exhaust which in my opinion is the key to reliability. Don't be putting random mods and expecting the car to work for you every day.
2 years late but I have a 2004 wrx that was beaten to crap by the previous owner, not well maintained... BUT it's stock only turboback exhaust so ive been driving it for well over a year almost 20k miles with zero issues just changing the oil. They aren't as bad as people think.
I daily drove a 02 wrx for 16 years with not mamy major issues, valve cover gaskets were the worst. Finally rusted out to the point where it felt unsafe in Dec of 2023
I have an 07 sti LTD I love that it’s the old style with heated leather seats, sun roof and the powa baby. It’s always nice opening my garage and taking it out for a spin
don't you love how it breaks and turns heads on the freeway? (had this gal taking a cell vid with her cell the other day while cruising) 05's really stand out!
I'm 19 and I had a similar dilemma since I was choosing my first car I wanted an STi since early childhood but I didn't know which year to get. I knew I wanted either an 05-07 but I also considered getting a 2015+ since it would have less miles and newer features. I pulled the trigger on a 2006 obsidian pearl sti with 125k+ miles and I think I went the correct route so far. That was 2 months ago and it's been perfect so far. I wish I could've purchased one with fewer miles but they wanted a lot more obviously.
Same as me. I’m 19 and I was saving up for my first car. I wanted an 04 or a 19-21 STI. I ended up getting a 2020 in lapis blue pearl. Love driving it had it for 8 months now.
I own both. They each have their own purpose & design goals. Complete opposite, 06 rally goals, 16 for daily comfort. 16 for low end traffic torque, gearing, soft suspension. 06 for top end boost/ power, still handling, geared for track..
Love this video , I purchased my father's Hawkeye in the middle of the lockdown in may and it's been a sharp learning curve but Jesus man it's been a blast and everyone who comes in it including myself smiles it pulls like a rocket and has a more analogue feel to it , you have to drive it rather than it drive you . I adore Subaru's always have I've grown up watching them as a rally enthusiast and it's been something I've shared with my father . I really hope that I get to keep my car as you said there becoming rarer by the day . Great video you earned a sub . 😊
33 years old and I finally bought my dream , a 2014 STI in graphite grey and wingless :)). Owned many cars prior but I knew the wait was going to worth it for the feeling this cars brings me each time I see it !
There’s just something about a Subaru that makes you fall in love with them. I own a FA20 WRX and I absolutely am still in love with it. I ended up buying a s550 Mustang GT and I daily it but I kept my WRX and now my wife dailies it. I hardly drive the WRX but when I do it always puts a smile on my face and we plan on never getting rid of it.
I just picked up a wrx this year, and it really is an amazing car, I was a little hesitant because it’s a wrx and a lot of people bash them because the fa20 but at the end of the day I’m paying for it and happy with my purchase really is an amazing car!
I appreciate you for being able to appreciate both worlds. We're lucky to have the privilege to do so. (I would recommend an Sti test drive just for the experience as it's like a Wrx cup of tea vs a Sti shot of espresso, but not for the wife lol!).
@@tylerthepally637 yeah it’s great to have both. Makes you appreciate both the usdm and jdm cars. I agree too, I want to own a STI in my lifetime but at the very least drive one up in the canyons or something. I love the sound and I heard they handle way better than the regular wrx. Which I think the wrx handles great so I can’t imagine a STI. I also love the subi rumble, best sounding 4 cylinder I’ve ever heard in my life.
I think you nailed it on the head comparing the driving experience of old vs the boat feeling of new. Driving an '04 STi, I love the raw connection between the road, the car and me
I've had my '14 WRX hatch since brand new. After 10 years and 164K miles I am struggling with the decision to sell her for a more family-friendly vehicle.
You and your Dad are awesome! My Dad passed away in January last year and I miss him so much. Warms my heart to see you and your Dad. Spend as much time with him as you can Bro.
I was in a very similar situation. I was searching for 04-05 STis and they all had a ton of miles and I was worried about the reliability. I bought a 2016 STi and loved it but still preferred the older generations for its rawness.
I love just overall daily driving my hawkeye. It excites me all the time driving it regardless if I have a bad day or just normal. It always puts a smile on my face driving and hearing the rumble🥲
and this is why i want a blobeye STi, you just get a sense of nostalgia, history and amazing rally pedigree in it, it's a beautiful piece of art from the body styling, the interior and the way it performs and sounds is just unbelievable, hopefully one day i can own one myself, but until then, i will be working on my 1999 subaru forester as my daily driver, thanks for the great video :)
The new generations look really good and they’ve grown on me, but nothing will beat the GD especially since they are getting more rare. But, in any case love this video and thanks for passing on the knowledge man! Love wrx/stis!
Dude I'm addicted to your content man. Makes me miss my 02. I mentioned in another comment about buying a busted 02 and rebuilding it. I had a very similar situation, I had a 96 civic as my daily and about 8k to play with. About 3 went into tools and the rest went into the build. Got it home, pulled up a youtube video, and started pulling the engine. I wouldn't trade it for the world. I went from never having changed my own oil to replacing rings on an STI. You've seriously got me looking for an impreza tonight. Hey youtube, anyone got an 02 for sale?
Had a 07 wrx for my first car, crashed and wrote it off the night that I bought it. Don’t regret getting it, most unique and best handling car iv driven, currently saving to get a 07 sti n drive the same road faster
I started with an 05 WRX and then spent 6 months trying to find an 05 STI that wasn't destroyed by the previous owner... some "excellent condition" vehicles I inspected included one touched up with matte black rattle can paint, and one that was blowing smoke from the engine bay and went into limp mode during a test drive, after looking at more than 10 I gave up! Finding a good STI (and owner) of that generation is the hardest part, at least down in here Australia... Thats how I ended up with a 2017 STI. No regrets, needed for daily uses as well but do have a very special spot reserved in my future garage for an 05 STI one day... Nice video.
I recently purchased a 2013 WRX hatch with the same mindset. I wanted to pull the trigger so badly on an 05 STI but was afraid of not having a reliable daily. Looking back, I don’t regret anything as I’m loving the hatch and am able to learn about the EJ platform along the way. Maybe someday I’ll get a blob eye of my own. Good vid.
I've got an 11' Forester right now, but you just listed off my two favorite WRX's. The 05' is such a good looking car, but in my opinion the 11-14' hatch is just as beautiful but in a different way, and seems like a more versatile car to own.
I bought a cheap Bugeye WRX and JDM swapped it into an STI. I did everything from rack and pinion, bearing, brake upgrades, and all new bushings, suspension and everything in between. Feels almost like a brand new car now. But still tweaking some things. Prepping if for the dirt now!
I’m sharing this with my son!!!! He just bought a 2013 STI, but he loves the older ones. He’s always dreamed of these cars and now he owns one. Great video.
I owned my wrb 04 STi for 10 years sold it bought a 15 wrb launch edition STi. But.... I have always had a soft spot in my heart for aspen white gd blobeye STi!
Recently bought a 2021 WRX and it’s a thing of beauty. Smooth, modern, and sleek. But my heart will always belong to the older generation WRX/STI, especially Hawkeyes. If I had a choice, I would definitely go with the older generation.
Just got a 2014 sti and I really hope it lasts me a long time. 1 owner, never modified and only 60k miles! been a car I’ve always wanted for a long time! Great vid Cameron
Great points on Subies walking you down a path to mechanical understanding. I'm glad I got into them when forums were at their peak of participation and knowledge base building. I see so many older cars being ruined by younger people relying on information sources defined by low word count.
Having owned multiple ones and experience with all of them, I love my Series White the most but also love the 07 STIs as well. I love that the 2020 STI has most of that raw feel with having the few modern things like android auto and led headlights.
Hey man, i just wanted to say thank you for making this honest video. I have wanted a STI since i was a kid and finally at 32 we paid off a lot of debt and my wife woke me up and said "look what Alex has at Toyota for you." It was my dream car. WRB STI with the gold wheels on it. I was so happy the i cried when my wife said we could buy it. Me being on the autism spectrum it is hard to show raw emotion but it broke me. This 2019 is the best car i have ever had and i cant stop looking at it. I love the hawk-eye and and want one some day. I wish you and everyone here the best and many smiles.
I had a 2005 legacy GT with some mods: mild tune, full bushings, chassis bracing and a few other things. LOVED that car. My 335i does not give me the same “buzz”. This video is pushing me further to go back to a 2005-2007 Subaru…
I’ve had a very similar experience, I’ve wanted a Hawkeye since they came out, when I was in middle school. But by the time I could get into one, it was becoming harder and harder to get one. In New England it’s almost impossible to find one that isn’t poorly modded or rusty. I’m not in a position to deal with that right now. Those who have good examples are either keeping them or asking way over value in resale. I’m happy with my 2017 STI but I’m determined to restore an 05-07 one day.
ima just put this out there... if you DONT plan on doing power mods... buying a new wrx or sti at the right dealer gets you unlimited drivetrain warranty. i love my wrx and im not really into heavy modded subarus so it works.
I feel like this applies to 4th gen Legacy GTs as well. I have an 05 LGT 5MT Wagon that I don't think ill ever get rid of. Is got a lot of that old school STI vibe.
I moved from a Bugeye WRX, cause I was really afraid of maintenance and at the time didn't have the money to keep it in good shape, few months later I got my hands on a non turbo Hawkeye, damn I miss the turbo, however this Hawkeye has helped me to know the Subaru world a lot more and some day I'll be ready to go back into the boost life. Loving my 07 Hawkeye, even without the turbo.
this is basically the same thought process i went through before pulling the trigger on my 2017 STi. like you i can't shake the feeling that i might be happier in an older model but at the end of the day i'm pretty happy with what i got.
Subaru’s changed my life, I’m sad I’m letting go of my 2016 wrx, subarus are great cars and the sti will forever be my favorite car even tho I’m in a mk7 golf r now
Just picked up a '15 sti pro tuned with cat'd down pipe and borla exhaust. It was either the best worst decision of my life or the worst best decision of my life. It seemed to be a balance of a little more fun without sacrificing too much reliability. I love the old ones and hopefully someday I'll have it as a second car, but like you, I need something more reliable while I learn more about these cars. The '15 is my daily driver and I have 4 kids to tow around :) Great video, man.
Been a mustang guy my whole life. Just bought a tastefully modified 04’ STi with only 36k miles. You’re feeling in this video is the exact same way I feel about my STi.. Really enjoyed this vid bro!!
Man I'm glad you decided to keep the 05 intact. It's a car that still on my list to get. I have a 2016 Subaru STI serieshyperblue that I love. But I would love to find an older one just to keep as a garage queen
I have a 04 STi with < 38k mi and no mod. It was my dream car back then and still love it, and almost 20 yrs later it still doesn't look outdated. It's value is going up for sure, but one of the problem of owning such a nice example of the car is that I'm kind of nervous driving it out as I'm afraid that an accident will ruin its value.
I have the same feelings with my 2004 Forester XT 5spd. I didn't want the extra costs associated with an STI, however not many people know a second gen FXT can do just as much as an older STI. we have the same motor, just a smaller turbo by default, and that can be upgraded with no issues. =)
I fckn love my blobeye... you're absolutely right, the driving experience is one of a kind. Double-clutching and downshifting are a must and because of that, after learning how to drive it, you just feel one with the car. It's literally an extension of yourself.
I agree with you on getting the older one. I absolutely love the white one you have. Problem I see is trying to find one thats in great condition and without having it be a money pit. Another angle is with 2021 being the last version of this gen of STI, they may even appreciate. The driving experience is probably more raw and even better for a driver in the older ones, but for what the STI is worth compared to other manual options in todays current market, still think it is an amazing vehicle for what you get if you are truly a driver. I have a 2019 and trading it in for 2021 white STI and the last gen. looking at it as a fun daily (won't mod except a catback potentially) and as a potential investment that may appreciate. Great video!
Cars are usually never investments. Any even when they appreciate over time, they significantly underperform other investment vehicles and usually don’t outpace inflation.
Watching this brought a small tear to my eye. I had a 2006 that was the best car I've ever owned. Had to sell it when my daughter was born for financial reasons and not a day goes by that I don't miss that car!
Nailed it with how the gd feels. I've owned a 04 wrx and 07 sti simultaneously and nothing compares to the sti feel. Now i currently am working on a 98 rs swap and my 07 sti as a retired daily. Love both cars so much that I don't see myself ever getting rid of them
Owned Subaru’s for 20 years. Had a few, both in this video. Bought my last one new which was the 2016 STI. Loved the look of it but it killed my love for Subaru. Wish I’d kept my 2008 STI Hatch. Now I’d love an older model again.
Can def. trade it for a very low mile gd. I test drove both and the GD is just the way to go. So much more raw, torquey, and fun. And the massive hoodscoop puts a dumb smile on my face.
@@final3119 probably true yeah. while im somewhat mechnically inclined, but it is also nice knowinig 19' + STi shares the type RA engine internal even though it's not forged.
i am in australia = i brought a 2001 GT forester turbo and wheels tires brakes suspension and steering exhaust system - ej205 155 mph and all around great super car - 266.000 klm and owned for almost 6 years = buy an oid subaru turbo = spend a few dollars and enjoy = more smiles per miles ! good luck and happy trails !
The 22B is my favorite looking Subi but man the blob eye is a close second I wouldn't be able to scrap that car. I grew up loving these cars but I'm just daily driving a Fiesta ST. If I got a track car I'd love a 04 sti though.
I currently drive a 17 STI, but I DD'ed a fiesta ST for about 6 years and it is by far the best daily driver I've ever owned. Practical, great fuel economy, nimble and perfect for everyday use.
@@surferbone82 I'm happy you enjoyed the car it gets really slept on here in the States. One of my best friend drives the same generation sti as you and he loves the car to death. He was happy to replace his charger with it so I hope it's driving awesome for you too.
Just purchased my first ever Subaru a '23 WRX and i am in love so far. Im still in the break in period with only 350 miles on the odo. Cant wait to be able to get into boost.
well spoken...I have a 2013 "sport-tech" 5-door with 55,000 miles on it. It's mechanically stock, but rolling on a set of 265/35 Pilot Sport 4S tires on custom rims with "rolled" fenders. The grip is phenomenal, and the big rubber looks amazing from the back, especially because it's a 5-door with the shorter rear overhang . It turns heads wherever I go and I love driving it...I can't think of anything that I would replace it with.
I bought an 06 STI new and loved it. It was an upgrade from a bugeye wagon WRX. I had a Cobb Stage 3 on it with 5 years with no problems. My left knee went bad and couldnt handle the clutch. All my friends seem to miss that car as much as me.
thanks for sharing the experiences with your family, it really adds depth to the channel and hits all the right feels. makes me want to call my dad tomorrow. I had a white 2011 STI hatch. I miss the car dearly even though it had engine failure and the dealership bought it back from me.
I purchased my 06 world rally blue back in May of 2006 and still have it. Recently put a Cobb titanium exhaust on it and love it even more. I was pro-tuned stage 2 for the first 100k miles of ownership and I think I did some slow but latent damage when I tracked it multiple times during summer at over 95F degrees. The tune was probably safe on the street but beating on the car at 5K+ rpm constantly at 95F for 20 minutes straight on multiple sessions leave less room for error. It probably also didn't help that the car saw 6k+ rpm daily as I like to rev it. I returned the powertrain to stock at around 105k miles but some damage was already done by then. The engine held out for another 55k miles. 161k miles later, the oil consumption got so bad (consuming 1.2 qt per 1k miles) and got cylinder #2 misfire. I replaced the short block with new Type RA unit, a new turbo, new intake/exhaust valves and all the hoses/pipes, clutch, oil pan, oil pump, engine mounts etc anything that was deemed "old". I'm now at 163K miles and the car is happy and burns zero oil. I still have paint peeling off the roof and the hoodscoop but I still love this car a lot - I'm never selling it. Things I learned during 18 years of EJ257 ownership is change oil MORE often than 3,000 miles if you like to rev it because we still found some oil sludges during engine teardown despite me sticking to 3k mile oil change interval religiously. Also change the oil BOTH BEFORE and AFTER if you track it. I either tracked the car on used oil then changed it, or changed the oil then tracked it but drove it for another ~1k miles on street before I changed it again, out of laziness and I paid the price. Also be ready to pay to play if you tune it then track it. I saw the coolant temp gauge go beyond the mid point ONCE during the life of the car and it was on the track - that must have been when I did some damage to the exhaust valves.
I've had my 17 wrx for just over a year and this is the first car I plan to keep long term. I used to get bored with cars after a year or 2 but I love everything about my wrx.
Love the body style more of the 06 STI gives it a more rally look. The 15+ just looks like a boosted family sedan car, Don't look like a rally car to me.
Subaru left WRC in 2008 and so the cars no longer needed to be rally homologation. So your observation is correct. The newer cars are far removed from the rally cars of yesteryear.
I bought a 06 STi new. Had a lot of adventures in it but eventually traded it in. Only car I regret getting rid of and have thoughts of tracking it down to buy it back from whomever owns it.
05 STi here on original clutch 135k miles. Cobb Stage 2 only and never had any issues with this car beyond replacing the radiator and regular maintenance.
*I want to buy the new Subaru WRX STI just cause it looks so much sexier and more practical better quality and design but an old Subaru wrx STI would make better for a project car*
I'm seeing all these comments of "I will never sell my STI" and it really shows just how fun/great these cars are along with why I can not find one for sale anywhere near me lol
I got an 06 I might sell soon
I have a 04 wrx wagon for sell
@@chayzarate154 where by?
I’ve been looking for a gen 1 for the last few months. I only found one that meet my criteria last week and I had to drive 14 hours one way to get it. it’s the love of my life.
If you want a used Honda, come to Ohio
Watching this makes me appreciate my '97 2 door STi even more. The wife has a 2016 STi, and it's a lovely comfy car, but not a patch on a smelly, noisy, uncomfortable and harsh ride 1997 GC8 2 door with no frills whatsoever :)
This is the best sti, the real sti
My partner has a 97 gc8 aswell cant beat that driving feeling 100% right on the description you commented 👍
I have a 1995 wrx sti v2. I would never buy one of these newer cars over the gc8.
I owned a 2 door 96 impreza L, wanted to turn it into a gc8 before I even knew what it was. That was in 2008 and I had to get rid of her unfortunately. Now I own a 2005 blobeye WRX and a 2016 hyper blue STi. I love them, but I'd trade both for a widebody gc8 as clean as bucky laseks.
I used to have a black GC8 wrx with an STI motor and close ratio 6 speed swapped. Was a great car and the driving experience is amazing however compared to a GD, Subaru engineered the GD's so much better to work on and they also have a smoother feel than the GC8.
Every time I go into my garage, the GD STi puts a smile on my face. It might be a car I never sell.
My gti is at the shop since last week...lucky u haha
I’ll never sell my blobeye. The most beautiful STi made in my opinion
Literally same
Hard to sell a car that has white smoke, clanking, or doesn't start.
@@remissiveslave luckily for me my car is far from any of those😆
Older generations are a lot more rewarding in my opinion. Downside is you need to have the time, energy and money to keep them running well. It’s a never ending cycle.
totally agree with this i have a 99 impreza , a lot of money just trying to keep it reliable and maintain not too bad to work on tho
Agreed! IMO, they have their rally body unlike the evo eye Subies
100% agreed my man. But these older Imprezas have so much character. I can't even explain.
I have My GC generation Impreza from 2010. I prefer that over all of my other cars.
I Completely rebuilt my Impreza last December. That was money well spent. I dont ever intend to sell it. Ever 😊
350,000km @ 20psi boost the entire time and still going strong, 99 WRX Stock Engine No Tune just EBC and over pressured fuel rail on stock injectors.
He has even done some track days (New oil every 2,500km or about 1800miles)@@itsdvrx1399
Would love to see a 2020 WRX Abused for nearly 25 years of 20psi WOT pulls daily for 350,000km +
Couldn't agree more. I have an 06 Impreza wagon and I will never sell it. I have attachment issues
I love my 2004 STi!! I’ve had it since 04 and I still daily drive it. It has always been my dream car.
What do you think should i buy sti and that car have 390 000km drived
@@Allunp fuck no
@@Allunp never in your fucking life should you even touch that with a 10ft pole my guy
@@Allunp it depends. I seen cars junked in 60k, and well maintaned cars over 200-300k miles.
You need a mechanic/car enthusiast who knows this cars take a look on it.
It can be a junk, or it can be a diamond. Milage is not that important as car condition.
Is it a good daily? I've been looking into getting one to work on lightly and maintain to be a daily, was just wondering if you had anything to say on reliability?
I got both, 06 and 17, I get more respect on the older, everyone seems to have a newer one around here. And trust me the 06 is a simpler car, thats why it is my favorite.
My goal is to get the newer models of STIs but I love old STIs too !! Love that look in general! I jus want that new reliable feeling that you have with new cars yk! Daily and sports , kinda like he said too .
I’ve always compared the new wrx/STi vs the GD as one is Analog and the other is digital. Don’t get me wrong, I like the new ones and haven’t driven a few but I feel more connected when driving my GD. I’d get a new STi one day but it would be in the garage with the GD
When a Subaru enthusiast like me sees someone caring for their older STI, it makes us feel good about the future. We these cars get riced up or blown up far too often and it’s annoying. Now people have perpetuated the myth that the boxer 4 is unreliable. It’s worked for 30 years and suddenly now people think it’s unreliable. It usually happens when someone flogs the rev limiter and skips basic maintenance then the car breaks and they hit the forums screaming about how bad Subaru engines are.
04 -07's are the defenition of RAW
love my 06 so good in the snow
10 years ago I was like 12, and were drooling over a blobeye, 10 years later one is sitting in my driveway
man, I'm 18 and I'm drooling over a blobeye and I have been since I was a kid. I hope one day I'm in a similar position as you with my blobeye sat in the driveway
@@BDOG.777 Keep that dream going G, it'll be in your driveway before you know it. Start working on your credit sooner rather than later and you'll be able to qualify one for a reasonable down payment and monthly payments. :)
It’s the best feeling, although right now there’s none sitting in my driveway because I just sold my blobeye sti because I’m buying a 2020 sti to daily
Im drooling over my 04 blobeye in air jail bc he wanted to eat up on ringlands
My Hawkeye just collecting just 🥹
Sold my 2011 wrx and bought a 99 Honda and an 05 STi. It’s my dream car, and the best generation in my opinion. Best decision I’ve made on the many Subarus I’ve owned
I really want an older STI but I’m just so worried about getting one with a lot of miles or one that’s been poorly taken care of
@@yammmit yep better off getting the motor and just building it with forged internals people beat these cars up man 😢
There’s something special about cars made between 1999 and 2010
Yea no joke! I knew someone who broke his brand new Impreza in the first month of ownership. It was his first manual car and wasn’t very good at not over revving it. He blew the motor on the freeway with the throttle pinned close to redline trying to maintain its top speed (so he said). I was pissed off at him.
I have a 2011 STI and I don’t think I’ll ever sell it.
Realistically I don’t ever plan on selling my 05 STI
Same
Once i get one, I will not sell it either.
05 STi squad checking in
@@zachrichard7039 im planning on getting a hawkeye and just maintain and not sell it
Same I wouldn’t sell my 05 WRX
My 07 has been my peace in my life. Any bad day is simply improved with just a drive. I'll never sell this car and hope to be making great turbo noises for years to come in a world of upcoming electric vehicles.
At 18 I bought an 07 STi because I could.
Financially , not a good idea.
Fast forward 4 years later, and it’s been broken in the garage for almost 2 years due to bearing failure.
I bought it modified, and did nothing but modify it more on stock block.
I learned soo much, but honestly sometimes wished I didn’t modify it so much until I had the money to build an engine.
But, for some reason I cannot sell it.
She will be getting a built engine this winter.
Cant wait.
How did it go man?
I literally took your second path, bought a Hawkeye Sti in 2017 and also had beaters from then until now. It has been a slow (and mentally painful) process but I've lived and learned, gone through the rebuild of the engine, upgrades, etc.
Just finally nearing "finished" and will be in the 375hp range.
It can be done my brothers, trust the process!
Congrats btw. Did you end up finishing?
The best Subaru's don't have window frames.
Yup, more simple car, and I love that fact
Just like the 04 Foz 🙌🏻
Noisy tho.
When I hit 80mph in a cross wind, its like my back windows open.
Ive got a forester sg. Same platform as the gd. The entire drivetrain is interchangeable, but the Forester is more practical.
@@Nbomber yep. I have two SG XTs. They are good.
@@350streetracer how are yours on fuel? I have the 2.5t, and I get like 12mpg.
But I still love the car, so I can live with the fuel economy or lack of fuel economy.
I love how this video is produced, it shows a lot of passion about these cars which goes a long way. As a 2005 sti owner myself, I would have to agree that getting a 2nd car as a daily would be ideal. It is hard and expensive to find these cars stock and with low mileage and with that brings more risk. It is a Subaru, it will have problems over time like any performance-based car. I've had my 05 STI for 4 years and I can't imagine not having it. They are not the fastest cars in the world but they bring an experience behind a wheel that I have yet to find in another car. Remember to be kind to your car and your car will be kind to you ♥
So true they are not the fastest but they are so much fun to throw around
I was thinking of getting one and do you have any tips of maintaining it and first engine mods i should do to it?
Every reason you just listed is exactly why I bought my Blue 05 STI two years ago. It’s an iconic car that is very distinguishable.
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Go and 05 as well. Hey Alex don't you love how it breaks and turns heads on the freeway? (had this gal taking a cell vid with her cell the other day while cruising) 05's really stand out!
@@alexortega714 i got the regular 05 impreza good or bad? 😅
The 05’ STis are one of the coolest sports cars ever made. The feel of those cars is indescribable.
I daily my 2003 WRX. Honestly hasn't given me much issues in the 2 years of ownership so far. It's pretty much stock with a turbo back exhaust which in my opinion is the key to reliability. Don't be putting random mods and expecting the car to work for you every day.
2 years late but I have a 2004 wrx that was beaten to crap by the previous owner, not well maintained... BUT it's stock only turboback exhaust so ive been driving it for well over a year almost 20k miles with zero issues just changing the oil. They aren't as bad as people think.
How is it treating you now if you still have it?
I daily drove a 02 wrx for 16 years with not mamy major issues, valve cover gaskets were the worst.
Finally rusted out to the point where it felt unsafe in Dec of 2023
@@blacktopbuckets have sold it since but it was a solid car, loved it
I have an 07 sti LTD I love that it’s the old style with heated leather seats, sun roof and the powa baby. It’s always nice opening my garage and taking it out for a spin
Cameron, you killed this bro. The in depth details and editing is grade A. Love it. You’re going places🙌🏼
i wanted an sti so bad, didn't have the money, so i bought a 01 wrx, it's fun to see people staring at you as you're driving down the streets
don't you love how it breaks and turns heads on the freeway? (had this gal taking a cell vid with her cell the other day while cruising) 05's really stand out!
@@alexortega714 there are only mountain Roads where i live, so no cruising down the freeway for me lol
But yeah it’s nice when they notice your car
I'm 19 and I had a similar dilemma since I was choosing my first car I wanted an STi since early childhood but I didn't know which year to get. I knew I wanted either an 05-07 but I also considered getting a 2015+ since it would have less miles and newer features. I pulled the trigger on a 2006 obsidian pearl sti with 125k+ miles and I think I went the correct route so far. That was 2 months ago and it's been perfect so far. I wish I could've purchased one with fewer miles but they wanted a lot more obviously.
Hey I’m in the same situation how is the car? Also was it modded in the engine bay when you bought it?
@@bakuganbrawler200 I'd recommend getting one that's as stock as you can. There is definitely a stigma about modified subarus being really unreliable
Same as me. I’m 19 and I was saving up for my first car. I wanted an 04 or a 19-21 STI. I ended up getting a 2020 in lapis blue pearl. Love driving it had it for 8 months now.
@@miguelc3033nice, I still have my 06 STi and I'll probably keep it for as long as possible.
I own both. They each have their own purpose & design goals. Complete opposite, 06 rally goals, 16 for daily comfort. 16 for low end traffic torque, gearing, soft suspension. 06 for top end boost/ power, still handling, geared for track..
Love this video , I purchased my father's Hawkeye in the middle of the lockdown in may and it's been a sharp learning curve but Jesus man it's been a blast and everyone who comes in it including myself smiles it pulls like a rocket and has a more analogue feel to it , you have to drive it rather than it drive you .
I adore Subaru's always have I've grown up watching them as a rally enthusiast and it's been something I've shared with my father .
I really hope that I get to keep my car as you said there becoming rarer by the day .
Great video you earned a sub . 😊
33 years old and I finally bought my dream , a 2014 STI in graphite grey and wingless :)). Owned many cars prior but I knew the wait was going to worth it for the feeling this cars brings me each time I see it !
Dang that video quality slapped, holy🏁
Seeing this really helps me, as much as I want a bugeye I need the reliability while I finish school and get myself established
There’s just something about a Subaru that makes you fall in love with them. I own a FA20 WRX and I absolutely am still in love with it. I ended up buying a s550 Mustang GT and I daily it but I kept my WRX and now my wife dailies it. I hardly drive the WRX but when I do it always puts a smile on my face and we plan on never getting rid of it.
I just picked up a wrx this year, and it really is an amazing car, I was a little hesitant because it’s a wrx and a lot of people bash them because the fa20 but at the end of the day I’m paying for it and happy with my purchase really is an amazing car!
I appreciate you for being able to appreciate both worlds. We're lucky to have the privilege to do so. (I would recommend an Sti test drive just for the experience as it's like a Wrx cup of tea vs a Sti shot of espresso, but not for the wife lol!).
@@tylerthepally637 yeah it’s great to have both. Makes you appreciate both the usdm and jdm cars. I agree too, I want to own a STI in my lifetime but at the very least drive one up in the canyons or something. I love the sound and I heard they handle way better than the regular wrx. Which I think the wrx handles great so I can’t imagine a STI. I also love the subi rumble, best sounding 4 cylinder I’ve ever heard in my life.
@@Dom_k20 could of swung for an Sti but Im content with my 2019 wrx. Cheaper to modify for more power and don't have to worry about ringland failure.
I think you nailed it on the head comparing the driving experience of old vs the boat feeling of new. Driving an '04 STi, I love the raw connection between the road, the car and me
Had my 2011 WRX hatch for about 5 years now. Absolutely love it. Saving up to build it a little more and have even more fun.
I have a 2011 sti hatch.
Love it. Love it love.
I've had my '14 WRX hatch since brand new. After 10 years and 164K miles I am struggling with the decision to sell her for a more family-friendly vehicle.
You and your Dad are awesome! My Dad passed away in January last year and I miss him so much. Warms my heart to see you and your Dad. Spend as much time with him as you can Bro.
I was in a very similar situation. I was searching for 04-05 STis and they all had a ton of miles and I was worried about the reliability. I bought a 2016 STi and loved it but still preferred the older generations for its rawness.
Should’ve bought a GD sti and invested in a built block
How much did you pay for it and do you still have it?
I love just overall daily driving my hawkeye. It excites me all the time driving it regardless if I have a bad day or just normal. It always puts a smile on my face driving and hearing the rumble🥲
I love my 05! It is all original, 2nd owner, 55k on the odometer.
and this is why i want a blobeye STi, you just get a sense of nostalgia, history and amazing rally pedigree in it, it's a beautiful piece of art from the body styling, the interior and the way it performs and sounds is just unbelievable, hopefully one day i can own one myself, but until then, i will be working on my 1999 subaru forester as my daily driver, thanks for the great video :)
The new generations look really good and they’ve grown on me, but nothing will beat the GD especially since they are getting more rare. But, in any case love this video and thanks for passing on the knowledge man! Love wrx/stis!
Dude I'm addicted to your content man. Makes me miss my 02. I mentioned in another comment about buying a busted 02 and rebuilding it. I had a very similar situation, I had a 96 civic as my daily and about 8k to play with. About 3 went into tools and the rest went into the build. Got it home, pulled up a youtube video, and started pulling the engine. I wouldn't trade it for the world. I went from never having changed my own oil to replacing rings on an STI. You've seriously got me looking for an impreza tonight. Hey youtube, anyone got an 02 for sale?
Had a 07 wrx for my first car, crashed and wrote it off the night that I bought it. Don’t regret getting it, most unique and best handling car iv driven, currently saving to get a 07 sti n drive the same road faster
I started with an 05 WRX and then spent 6 months trying to find an 05 STI that wasn't destroyed by the previous owner... some "excellent condition" vehicles I inspected included one touched up with matte black rattle can paint, and one that was blowing smoke from the engine bay and went into limp mode during a test drive, after looking at more than 10 I gave up! Finding a good STI (and owner) of that generation is the hardest part, at least down in here Australia... Thats how I ended up with a 2017 STI. No regrets, needed for daily uses as well but do have a very special spot reserved in my future garage for an 05 STI one day... Nice video.
I recently purchased a 2013 WRX hatch with the same mindset. I wanted to pull the trigger so badly on an 05 STI but was afraid of not having a reliable daily. Looking back, I don’t regret anything as I’m loving the hatch and am able to learn about the EJ platform along the way. Maybe someday I’ll get a blob eye of my own. Good vid.
I've got an 11' Forester right now, but you just listed off my two favorite WRX's. The 05' is such a good looking car, but in my opinion the 11-14' hatch is just as beautiful but in a different way, and seems like a more versatile car to own.
I bought a cheap Bugeye WRX and JDM swapped it into an STI. I did everything from rack and pinion, bearing, brake upgrades, and all new bushings, suspension and everything in between. Feels almost like a brand new car now. But still tweaking some things. Prepping if for the dirt now!
Damn this hit me in the feelings hard from owning a gd chassis and trying to upgrade to a newer subaru !
I’m sharing this with my son!!!! He just bought a 2013 STI, but he loves the older ones. He’s always dreamed of these cars and now he owns one. Great video.
I owned my wrb 04 STi for 10 years sold it bought a 15 wrb launch edition STi. But.... I have always had a soft spot in my heart for aspen white gd blobeye STi!
So few in Aspen white! 05 Bug eye representing! 🙏🏻✨💙
@@angelafrench8005 yes I live in the midwest they are pretty rare here. Seems like there all out west 🤔
Recently bought a 2021 WRX and it’s a thing of beauty. Smooth, modern, and sleek. But my heart will always belong to the older generation WRX/STI, especially Hawkeyes. If I had a choice, I would definitely go with the older generation.
Just got a 2014 sti and I really hope it lasts me a long time. 1 owner, never modified and only 60k miles! been a car I’ve always wanted for a long time! Great vid Cameron
How’s it been
Great points on Subies walking you down a path to mechanical understanding. I'm glad I got into them when forums were at their peak of participation and knowledge base building. I see so many older cars being ruined by younger people relying on information sources defined by low word count.
Having owned multiple ones and experience with all of them, I love my Series White the most but also love the 07 STIs as well. I love that the 2020 STI has most of that raw feel with having the few modern things like android auto and led headlights.
I own a 19 wrx and drove my buddies 05 sti and love the feel, do the new sti’s have that analog throttle and transmission feel too ?
Hey man, i just wanted to say thank you for making this honest video. I have wanted a STI since i was a kid and finally at 32 we paid off a lot of debt and my wife woke me up and said "look what Alex has at Toyota for you." It was my dream car. WRB STI with the gold wheels on it. I was so happy the i cried when my wife said we could buy it. Me being on the autism spectrum it is hard to show raw emotion but it broke me. This 2019 is the best car i have ever had and i cant stop looking at it. I love the hawk-eye and and want one some day. I wish you and everyone here the best and many smiles.
Man I miss the focus st
Lol
@Bryce Czirr MK7 might be technically superior, but man that car is a snoozefest..
Garbage
All fords are
I had a 2005 legacy GT with some mods: mild tune, full bushings, chassis bracing and a few other things. LOVED that car. My 335i does not give me the same “buzz”. This video is pushing me further to go back to a 2005-2007 Subaru…
I’ve had a very similar experience, I’ve wanted a Hawkeye since they came out, when I was in middle school. But by the time I could get into one, it was becoming harder and harder to get one. In New England it’s almost impossible to find one that isn’t poorly modded or rusty. I’m not in a position to deal with that right now. Those who have good examples are either keeping them or asking way over value in resale. I’m happy with my 2017 STI but I’m determined to restore an 05-07 one day.
ima just put this out there... if you DONT plan on doing power mods... buying a new wrx or sti at the right dealer gets you unlimited drivetrain warranty. i love my wrx and im not really into heavy modded subarus so it works.
Same here, in Ohio Subarus are hard to find. I ended up buying a 2018 Outback Premium brand new due lack of used inventory
I feel like this applies to 4th gen Legacy GTs as well. I have an 05 LGT 5MT Wagon that I don't think ill ever get rid of. Is got a lot of that old school STI vibe.
agreed! They go so hard
I drive a GDB-G STI in Japan and I love the car, No exaggeration, the car feels like home. You have Verbalized my feelings towards the car, thank you.
I love my bugeye. I don’t think I can ever get rid of it. Long live the gd
Same!
I have a 2000 jdm v7 sti bug. Love the thing! Plus the value of these things are just going up
Can't wait til we can import the Bugeye STI to the US
Bugeye squad🍻
I moved from a Bugeye WRX, cause I was really afraid of maintenance and at the time didn't have the money to keep it in good shape, few months later I got my hands on a non turbo Hawkeye, damn I miss the turbo, however this Hawkeye has helped me to know the Subaru world a lot more and some day I'll be ready to go back into the boost life.
Loving my 07 Hawkeye, even without the turbo.
older WRX = rally car .. the new WRX = a city car with engine problems
this is basically the same thought process i went through before pulling the trigger on my 2017 STi. like you i can't shake the feeling that i might be happier in an older model but at the end of the day i'm pretty happy with what i got.
Subaru’s changed my life, I’m sad I’m letting go of my 2016 wrx, subarus are great cars and the sti will forever be my favorite car even tho I’m in a mk7 golf r now
@Bryce Czirr nice I live in the US we don’t have the mk8
@Bryce Czirr yeah I think they might come out in late 2021 as the “2022 model”
This video setup is FANTASTIC, WELL EXPLAINED. Felt like I was watching the Discovery Channel for WRX STIs hahaha, can’t wait to get one.
Just picked up a '15 sti pro tuned with cat'd down pipe and borla exhaust. It was either the best worst decision of my life or the worst best decision of my life. It seemed to be a balance of a little more fun without sacrificing too much reliability. I love the old ones and hopefully someday I'll have it as a second car, but like you, I need something more reliable while I learn more about these cars. The '15 is my daily driver and I have 4 kids to tow around :) Great video, man.
Been a mustang guy my whole life. Just bought a tastefully modified 04’ STi with only 36k miles. You’re feeling in this video is the exact same way I feel about my STi.. Really enjoyed this vid bro!!
Man I'm glad you decided to keep the 05 intact.
It's a car that still on my list to get.
I have a 2016 Subaru STI serieshyperblue that I love. But I would love to find an older one just to keep as a garage queen
I have a Hyperblue as well. For the day to day living, the newer ones are better. I think they look better as well.
I don’t think you understand how much I needed this video. Been going back and forth for a couple of weeks now. Think I know what I’m going for now!!
There is never a mistake buying either one it’s just the way things turned out to be at the particular time
I have a 04 STi with < 38k mi and no mod. It was my dream car back then and still love it, and almost 20 yrs later it still doesn't look outdated. It's value is going up for sure, but one of the problem of owning such a nice example of the car is that I'm kind of nervous driving it out as I'm afraid that an accident will ruin its value.
I have the same feelings with my 2004 Forester XT 5spd. I didn't want the extra costs associated with an STI, however not many people know a second gen FXT can do just as much as an older STI. we have the same motor, just a smaller turbo by default, and that can be upgraded with no issues. =)
I fckn love my blobeye... you're absolutely right, the driving experience is one of a kind. Double-clutching and downshifting are a must and because of that, after learning how to drive it, you just feel one with the car. It's literally an extension of yourself.
I agree with you on getting the older one. I absolutely love the white one you have. Problem I see is trying to find one thats in great condition and without having it be a money pit. Another angle is with 2021 being the last version of this gen of STI, they may even appreciate. The driving experience is probably more raw and even better for a driver in the older ones, but for what the STI is worth compared to other manual options in todays current market, still think it is an amazing vehicle for what you get if you are truly a driver. I have a 2019 and trading it in for 2021 white STI and the last gen. looking at it as a fun daily (won't mod except a catback potentially) and as a potential investment that may appreciate. Great video!
Cars are usually never investments. Any even when they appreciate over time, they significantly underperform other investment vehicles and usually don’t outpace inflation.
Watching this brought a small tear to my eye. I had a 2006 that was the best car I've ever owned. Had to sell it when my daughter was born for financial reasons and not a day goes by that I don't miss that car!
Nailed it with how the gd feels. I've owned a 04 wrx and 07 sti simultaneously and nothing compares to the sti feel. Now i currently am working on a 98 rs swap and my 07 sti as a retired daily. Love both cars so much that I don't see myself ever getting rid of them
Owned Subaru’s for 20 years. Had a few, both in this video. Bought my last one new which was the 2016 STI. Loved the look of it but it killed my love for Subaru. Wish I’d kept my 2008 STI Hatch. Now I’d love an older model again.
Now you made me want to sell my 19' Sti.
Bro same
Can def. trade it for a very low mile gd. I test drove both and the GD is just the way to go. So much more raw, torquey, and fun. And the massive hoodscoop puts a dumb smile on my face.
@@final3119 probably true yeah. while im somewhat mechnically inclined, but it is also nice knowinig 19' + STi shares the type RA engine internal even though it's not forged.
i am in australia = i brought a 2001 GT forester turbo and wheels tires brakes suspension and steering exhaust system - ej205 155 mph and all around great super car - 266.000 klm and owned for almost 6 years = buy an oid subaru turbo = spend a few dollars and enjoy = more smiles per miles ! good luck and happy trails !
We need a video of YOUR THOUGHTS ON A NEW MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST!!
I was stuck in the same situation so I decided to get a 2012 Sti sedan ! I love it!
The 22B is my favorite looking Subi but man the blob eye is a close second I wouldn't be able to scrap that car. I grew up loving these cars but I'm just daily driving a Fiesta ST. If I got a track car I'd love a 04 sti though.
I currently drive a 17 STI, but I DD'ed a fiesta ST for about 6 years and it is by far the best daily driver I've ever owned. Practical, great fuel economy, nimble and perfect for everyday use.
@@surferbone82 I'm happy you enjoyed the car it gets really slept on here in the States. One of my best friend drives the same generation sti as you and he loves the car to death. He was happy to replace his charger with it so I hope it's driving awesome for you too.
Just purchased my first ever Subaru a '23 WRX and i am in love so far. Im still in the break in period with only 350 miles on the odo. Cant wait to be able to get into boost.
Can't wait for the day we can import the bugeye sti and I can finally upgrade from my daily bugeye wrx
well spoken...I have a 2013 "sport-tech" 5-door with 55,000 miles on it. It's mechanically stock, but rolling on a set of 265/35 Pilot Sport 4S tires on custom rims with "rolled" fenders. The grip is phenomenal, and the big rubber looks amazing from the back, especially because it's a 5-door with the shorter rear overhang . It turns heads wherever I go and I love driving it...I can't think of anything that I would replace it with.
Love the 04-07 way more than the new ones.
I bought an 06 STI new and loved it. It was an upgrade from a bugeye wagon WRX. I had a Cobb Stage 3 on it with 5 years with no problems. My left knee went bad and couldnt handle the clutch. All my friends seem to miss that car as much as me.
Amazing content! Hello from Canada and my 1999 STi, excited to see your gc8 build in the future :)
thanks for sharing the experiences with your family, it really adds depth to the channel and hits all the right feels. makes me want to call my dad tomorrow. I had a white 2011 STI hatch. I miss the car dearly even though it had engine failure and the dealership bought it back from me.
My 07 will never leave my possession. I want another one lol
I purchased my 06 world rally blue back in May of 2006 and still have it. Recently put a Cobb titanium exhaust on it and love it even more.
I was pro-tuned stage 2 for the first 100k miles of ownership and I think I did some slow but latent damage when I tracked it multiple times during summer at over 95F degrees. The tune was probably safe on the street but beating on the car at 5K+ rpm constantly at 95F for 20 minutes straight on multiple sessions leave less room for error. It probably also didn't help that the car saw 6k+ rpm daily as I like to rev it. I returned the powertrain to stock at around 105k miles but some damage was already done by then. The engine held out for another 55k miles.
161k miles later, the oil consumption got so bad (consuming 1.2 qt per 1k miles) and got cylinder #2 misfire. I replaced the short block with new Type RA unit, a new turbo, new intake/exhaust valves and all the hoses/pipes, clutch, oil pan, oil pump, engine mounts etc anything that was deemed "old".
I'm now at 163K miles and the car is happy and burns zero oil. I still have paint peeling off the roof and the hoodscoop but I still love this car a lot - I'm never selling it.
Things I learned during 18 years of EJ257 ownership is change oil MORE often than 3,000 miles if you like to rev it because we still found some oil sludges during engine teardown despite me sticking to 3k mile oil change interval religiously. Also change the oil BOTH BEFORE and AFTER if you track it. I either tracked the car on used oil then changed it, or changed the oil then tracked it but drove it for another ~1k miles on street before I changed it again, out of laziness and I paid the price. Also be ready to pay to play if you tune it then track it. I saw the coolant temp gauge go beyond the mid point ONCE during the life of the car and it was on the track - that must have been when I did some damage to the exhaust valves.
I’m not into STIs, i use protection.
😂😂
I've had my 17 wrx for just over a year and this is the first car I plan to keep long term. I used to get bored with cars after a year or 2 but I love everything about my wrx.
Man I miss the speed on the channel.
I love my 06 and don't see a point in a newer one. However my bearings did go on me and I need a new block now, but worth it I'd say!
Love the body style more of the 06 STI gives it a more rally look. The 15+ just looks like a boosted family sedan car, Don't look like a rally car to me.
Subaru left WRC in 2008 and so the cars no longer needed to be rally homologation. So your observation is correct. The newer cars are far removed from the rally cars of yesteryear.
This video was perfect. I didn’t search for it, but I definitely needed it. I had an 03 WRX bug eye and a 17 WRX and I miss that old bug eye so much.
GD STI FOREVER
I bought a 06 STi new. Had a lot of adventures in it but eventually traded it in. Only car I regret getting rid of and have thoughts of tracking it down to buy it back from whomever owns it.
I have a GV STi, never selling it. Idk why but 15+ WRXs look like Corollas w/ a wing to me. 🤷♂️
without the sideskirts it 100% looks like a 11gen corolla
05 STi here on original clutch 135k miles. Cobb Stage 2 only and never had any issues with this car beyond replacing the radiator and regular maintenance.
*I want to buy the new Subaru WRX STI just cause it looks so much sexier and more practical better quality and design but an old Subaru wrx STI would make better for a project car*
2003 impreza wrx waggon, will never get rid of it
Basically a rich kids perspective
Early 2000's STI's and WRX's are just so damn cool looking, especially with that wing.