Side note: I forgot to update part of the graphic in the video on the engine specs from the Maverick Tremor.. some of you may catch this. Either way, I say the correct specs verbally.
Subaru consistently enhances the specifications of its models to prioritize safety and rigidity. It is cool to control the boost for the manual gearbox, along with the ability to incorporate aftermarket parts, which definitely may also add value to the overall package.
After watching - "I'm Thomas!... And I'm James!.. And you're watching ThrottleHouse" video on this car, I DID wonder when Sarah would do too seeing that it's a Scooby! 😏😉👍 😎🇬🇧
Kid you are just so much fun to watch you talk just like a real person not a script reader I like to see that your personality comes out and everything you do hard to find on TH-cam these days people just being themselves
After watching - "I'm Thomas!... And I'm James!.. And you're watching ThrottleHouse" video on this car, I DID wonder when Sarah would do too seeing that it's a Scooby! 😏😉👍 😎🇬🇧
Sarah I just want to tell you how much I appreciate how hard you work. Besides actual vehicle work, the editing that you have to do to put out the videos is truly appreciated. And today I was blown away when you referenced density altitude and the potential performance impact. Outside of aviation, I've not heard anyone make that reference before. You are truly awesome! You know what you're talking about and you share great information.
Ahhh… love the glee in your expression when you get a 6-speed manual and rip-it e-brake to play with! The cowl induction is Jethro Tull approved, BTW. (You might need to be a boomer to get that!) 😉 Thank you for enduring that oppressive heat while still producing your usual excellent review. Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍
Would absolutely love to see Sarah end up with one of these and doing it up. Something to prove to the rest of community that these absolutely are special.
I like what Subaru has offered with the TR as far as the bigger brake set up, the 19" Enkei wheels, the Recaro seating and the 6-speed manual. I really the TR model but I'm not feeling the MSRP of the TR model.
I love how your reviews are strait to the point. We dont have to listen to a bunch of crap no one cares about like some of the others do. I also like how you show the chassis on the lift and quickly go over everything. 👍
Always love a manual review! They never should have discontinued the STI. Imagine the FA24 tuned to at least 320hp with the same chassis just pushed even further. The reviews would be off the charts positive. The current WRX does seem like a great car. If they would do a little to improve the aesthetics, the car would be even more popular.
Honestly, I think the FA24 feel really under worked, I wouldn't doubt it could do 350-400hp safely enough to sell it as a production power level. The split case transmission on the other hand I doubt is good for much over the current torque level from a warranty'able standpoint.
Here in Australia and NZ, we have a VB WRX wagon for sale right now, same engine, but slightly less on power. Google Subaru New Zealand for the full info!
Subaru got this right. Title is correct. Thanks Sarah. For me the highlights are... no sunroof, 6speed manual trans, turbo boxer engine, steel suspension and steering components and steel driveshaft.
I just bought one before I saw Sarah's review. After owning and loving two Porsches, this car is a technical update. I would describe it in one word: RIGID or with two words, STRICTLY BUSINESS
Looking at buying this, only video I've found with actual information I want to see. Thank you so much for showing the actual construction of the car instead of just driving around and talking about how it "feels"
My daughter, Sarah, sold Subarus in Portland OR for a time. You two are a lot alike, so it was a great pleasure seeing you doing this honest and educational review! And yes, I love you, too.
I feel like you have an entire production team. How can you possibly put out so much content that is also consistently high quality on your own? You must not ever sleep.
I've watched just about every review that comes across my feed. I want a WRX. I just don't have the money yet. This review is hands down the best I've seen. I don't think I've seen anyone mention that it had a double wishbone suspension.
Thanks. Excellent review. With respect to how the car is built, so many explained details, short and to the point word usage and an enthusiast mindset doling out of specs information . In terms of camera work, great shots of the underbody, and repeated views of it almost make for feeling of being present at the filming location.
I can actually watch and enjoy a car review channel. Maybe I'll hate you in a year or whatever like every other car review channel....but what a breath of fresh air this is.
In Australia, we don't have a TR spec. We have a similar spec car, but with a large wing instead of the HK sound system. Our marketing calls it the Club Spec.
I find myself “mining” your years old videos, for they are as fascinating and as polished as TH-cam videos on space time, consciousness, and Who Built the Pyramids? It’s great content, but have to be exhausting to create! One of your two year old videos asked for viewer feedback on how you could avoid not being totally consumed by your no days off passion for making car videos. You will laugh, but I think your total focus and dedication to perfection suggests you may be ready to explore Zen, the wax on, wax off, paint the fence, way of owning your mind. Try Zen and nature hikes, even short ones, to let scenic wildness heal you. You will come back refreshed and reenergized and ready to take on even the saddest of barn finds! Take care of yourself, Sarah, we viewers admire and need your creativity! It refreshes us!
I love Sarah. Hope you come to Mx to review the Chinese cars. No one here is making the reviews as yours. Consumers should be informed what they’re buying. Nothing more than my admiration for your work.
In Canada we get the rear heated seats on the Sport-Tech (Limited) trim. Also, the annoying seat belt chime can be disabled by switch cycling procedure.
Seat belt warning disable - turn on the ignition, but not start the engine. buckle and unbuckle the seat belt 15 to 20 times for about 25 to 30 seconds. need repeated if battery gets disconnected.
It's good to know someone is still making decent analogue cars for people who still care about driving. I love how you say counterpart. Keep up the good work Sarah.
Love her reference to James Bond regarding the S007 Potenza tires. I've pushed them pretty hard and like James, they don't give, there is serious grip - like James holding a girl.
Love this channel. It’s so great to see a knowledgeable auto commentator without the bro-boy bravado. Huge favour to ask…can someone edit a super cut of brake tests? My favourite part of every review is “oh geez, whoa, wow”
I want to love this, but I've had my heart broken. I got really soured on Subaru when my dealership maintained 2015 Outback was such a POS. Input shaft leak, exhaust manifold leak, wonky electrical woes, valve cover leaks, wheel seal leaks and a bad wheel bearing.. power window cluster failure..all before 75k. Now at just 130k I can't get it smogged because it's having cam position sensor issues the dealer can't figure out. I've been a Subaru fan since my 1980 gl hatchback. Loved my 98 Forrester and 2003 WRX.
Dealer maintenance is like calling a fast food diet healthy. Don’t let the people who sell you a new car also maintain the one you first gave them money for.
@@SarahnTunedhear you on that. I’ve been the best thing to happen mechanically for my cars. Mechanics and dealerships especially don’t want to bother with proper diagnosis anymore.
Yeh I don't trust others to touch my car. Every time someone works on anything, anywhere I go, they mess something up. I'll put up with it for free work.
Toyota has joined forces with Subaru. Subaru has a long history for dependability and many advances in all-wheel drive systems. With this Toyota infusion, Subaru has room for improvement and growth. However, it is a process and there are growing pains in this industry. Sadly, you have questionable service at this dealership and their source of parts. After the pandemic, I saw some of the dealerships using aftermarket parts from Napa, Orielly and AutoZone. Why? Their OE parts were unavailable and in short supply. We began to see some of the residual work at our import shop. To this day, we’re still seeing a shortage of OEM parts. We have to spend time searching for parts that were once available within 1-2 days.
I just bought a '24 Limited. Couple fun facts. In Japan, the fuse cover IS a coin tray and the JDM part drops right in. The seatbelt chime can be disabled by buckling and unbuckling the seat belt 20 times in 30 seconds. It is absolutely annoying that it has wireless android, but not wireless charging. The trunk is tubbed for a spare tire that only the Canadians get, we get well wishes and an inflation pump.
Canada gets them shipped from Japan factory, not US factory, so it is surprising to know Japan gets no full spare! Do you need to buckle unbuckle with individual button press, or just in out of the buckle?
Love your videos!! Just bought this and I love how this one drives and got premium stereo with single large interface radio controller instead of the split screen from previous years!
In 2007 I bought a brand new WRX TR, I think the MSRP was $24K and change. Crazy to think the MSRP for this one is not that far from double the number... Inflation calc does say $37K is the equivalent. But still. edit: I see I am guilty of commenting before the end because you said just that :D
Excellent review of an excellent car. All commentary is spot-on. The last if its kind; glad it’s still with us. On the seat belt chime - can be eliminated - click the seat belt like 25 times in 30 seconds and it’s gone!!!!! Great stuff, Sarah.
I used to call my time stationed in Omaha NE during the summer to be a blast furnace. Every day over 90 degrees and at least 20 mph wind... many days more than that. I can only imagine what its like in AZ in that heat. I've never been to AZ during the summer months.
I owned a 2007 WRX TR and it was cheaper than the standard WRX since it really was tuner ready. I ended up giving it to my Son since it was his dream car. If I buy a WRX again it would be the base model since I am still a stick shift user on a budget. The BRZ is out since my last one(2022 Limited) literally died in a puddle. Right now I drive a 2022 Crosstrek 6 speed that I bought because at the time all my local dealers had $5,000 markups on the WRX. That ended me being a loyal Subaru customer even though I have owned 9 of them. As always nice video.
Hope you can get in another one, sir. Happily, the discounting started in '23 so I picked a Base '23 that was $4,500 off from the "peak" pricing they had. Just insane!
@@twystedhumour In my area they are still too expensive since they seem to be selling well. Next time I get an oil change I will sit down with them to see if I can get a deal.
Subarus have always had a place in my heart. I was hoping to get a rally special stage on this review. Wanted to see a Scandinavian flick with a 4wd drift. It would be nice to see more Manuals as options in the rest of the Subaru lineup.
Fun fact ,in Australia we get JDM Subaru and Honda products. Only recently did I find out that the USA has subsidiary car plants. Once we had sub plants for (GM) Holden,Ford and Mitsubishi,but priced ourselves out of the market with economic factors.
Thank you for this review. All the other reviews just talk about the plastics. I love my limited vb and i wrapped all the black plastic trim along with the car and it looks amazing and the car is the twisties is awesome. Tuning brings up the redline as well. Only thing i dont love is how short first gear is but everything else is amazing. Ill probably upgrade the transmission to the sti one once i get closer to 400 torque.
I totally get bonus points for rarity. I bought, and over paid for, a 2018 Forester Black Edition simply for the fact that it was only available for that model year. It's more or less a Premium with a few Touring and XT trim features. But they're rare. At least in my area.
Love your work Sarah. The only reviewer I have seen getting down and dirty under the car (hairy cardboard indeed). Shame we probably wont get the TR in RHD for Australia.
It would be great to have a split screen showing the tach when you give it the beans. But the great engine sounds made up for not seeing the tach. I just wanted to see that needle race toward the redline. I was very excited to see this review. WRX is my dream car, although I am probably a bit too long in the tooth to get the most out of one.
You know, initially I hated how these looked initially, but I actually like them now...but I'm still a hater because I'm too broke for one of these. Subaru definitely missed the mark by not bringing back the WRX Hatch, because this seriously looks like a sedan version of the Crosstrek.
If you get the all weather floor mats, it actually comes with the stock carpeted ones, and the all weather. As the all weather matts are added by the dealer. I was really tempted to get one of these instead of a BRZ, but I do really enjoy my BRZ.
As of today I read that RECARO went into bankruptcy which is downright sad! Hopefully someone buys them out and continues on with the product. Thanks for being out in the heat doing that review, wow that's 45C for us Down Under, that's def pretty hot
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Side note: I forgot to update part of the graphic in the video on the engine specs from the Maverick Tremor.. some of you may catch this. Either way, I say the correct specs verbally.
Thanks for your thoroughness Sarah 👍
if you ever see blank buttons on a vb, it's cuz the Japanese spec gets those features.
Ha.. I noticed!! And then you posted this. A true engineer brain at work!
Subaru consistently enhances the specifications of its models to prioritize safety and rigidity. It is cool to control the boost for the manual gearbox, along with the ability to incorporate aftermarket parts, which definitely may also add value to the overall package.
Should I get the Canadian version RS or Sport-Tech
When Sarah drops a Subaru video it's always gold.
"That's not tuner ready, that's tuned already."😂
"Tuned R-eddy."
It’s actually track ready
That would be the Subaru TNA.
No one does better car reviews than Sarah N Tuned! 🚘 just the greatest! 🙂♥️
She is right there with Car Care Nut Reviews.
🏁
I see Illinois license plates on this vehicle. I’m in Illinois. I wish I had a career to review and test drive cars like this one.
Sh-tunning review! 😄
After watching - "I'm Thomas!... And I'm James!.. And you're watching ThrottleHouse" video on this car, I DID wonder when Sarah would do too seeing that it's a Scooby! 😏😉👍 😎🇬🇧
Sarah's Car Reviews: Educational and Entertaining!
Kid you are just so much fun to watch you talk just like a real person not a script reader I like to see that your personality comes out and everything you do hard to find on TH-cam these days people just being themselves
I’m not a journalist or influencer that’s why. 🤷🏻♀️
Sarah even does her reviews with an unmatched passion for autos. Once again entertaining and informative! Keep em coming Sarah! 😊
Wicked subaru
After watching - "I'm Thomas!... And I'm James!.. And you're watching ThrottleHouse" video on this car, I DID wonder when Sarah would do too seeing that it's a Scooby! 😏😉👍 😎🇬🇧
Funny that, I am still driving my 2005 Obsidian Black Subaru WRX, hard to believe it's going to be 20 years old next year.
Sarah I just want to tell you how much I appreciate how hard you work. Besides actual vehicle work, the editing that you have to do to put out the videos is truly appreciated. And today I was blown away when you referenced density altitude and the potential performance impact. Outside of aviation, I've not heard anyone make that reference before. You are truly awesome! You know what you're talking about and you share great information.
Well said and 💯 true
All of that in a package I could look at all day long
Spot on with your statement of marketing not understanding the assignment.
See you
Ahhh… love the glee in your expression when you get a 6-speed manual and rip-it e-brake to play with! The cowl induction is Jethro Tull approved, BTW. (You might need to be a boomer to get that!) 😉 Thank you for enduring that oppressive heat while still producing your usual excellent review. Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍
Sitting on a park bench...
Hands-down, the best car review I’ve ever seen.
My Crosstrek came with two sets of floor mats one rubber set and one carpeted set!
Wow an actual stick shift with hand brake - I really hope it sells well to encourage more manufacturers to supply this vehicle type.
Would absolutely love to see Sarah end up with one of these and doing it up. Something to prove to the rest of community that these absolutely are special.
I like what Subaru has offered with the TR as far as the bigger brake set up, the 19" Enkei wheels, the Recaro seating and the 6-speed manual. I really the TR model but I'm not feeling the MSRP of the TR model.
I absolutely love that Subaru allows you to select as an option a center mounted CD Player! I wish more brands did this.
I love how your reviews are strait to the point. We dont have to listen to a bunch of crap no one cares about like some of the others do. I also like how you show the chassis on the lift and quickly go over everything. 👍
2024 manual transmission 😍😍
Thank you for your Monday videos. PT kicked my butt this morning and technicals about cars is distracting/soothing.
Always love a manual review! They never should have discontinued the STI. Imagine the FA24 tuned to at least 320hp with the same chassis just pushed even further. The reviews would be off the charts positive. The current WRX does seem like a great car. If they would do a little to improve the aesthetics, the car would be even more popular.
Honestly, I think the FA24 feel really under worked, I wouldn't doubt it could do 350-400hp safely enough to sell it as a production power level. The split case transmission on the other hand I doubt is good for much over the current torque level from a warranty'able standpoint.
@@SarahnTuned Give us back our voluptuous STI rod shifted 6 speed. 🥺
And you nailed your outfit to match the car’s colour scheme. Love it, from a big fan in Brazil! ❤
If they made an estate/wagon version of this, I would buy it.
They do, it’s called the Levorg.. not sold in the USA though.
Here in Australia and NZ, we have a VB WRX wagon for sale right now, same engine, but slightly less on power. Google Subaru New Zealand for the full info!
Subaru got this right. Title is correct. Thanks Sarah. For me the highlights are... no sunroof, 6speed manual trans, turbo boxer engine, steel suspension and steering components and steel driveshaft.
I just bought one before I saw Sarah's review. After owning and loving two Porsches, this car is a technical update. I would describe it in one word: RIGID or with two words, STRICTLY BUSINESS
Looking at buying this, only video I've found with actual information I want to see. Thank you so much for showing the actual construction of the car instead of just driving around and talking about how it "feels"
My daughter, Sarah, sold Subarus in Portland OR for a time. You two are a lot alike, so it was a great pleasure seeing you doing this honest and educational review! And yes, I love you, too.
I considered buying one.. I was not impressed by any means. Bought a Mustang Ecoboost instead and have no regrets!
I feel like you have an entire production team. How can you possibly put out so much content that is also consistently high quality on your own? You must not ever sleep.
I've watched just about every review that comes across my feed. I want a WRX. I just don't have the money yet. This review is hands down the best I've seen. I don't think I've seen anyone mention that it had a double wishbone suspension.
Infinite drive modes. awesome. Wish more cars offered that choice.
I love Sarah’s intelligent & gutsy car reviews! They have no equal! Accurate, inspirational and content dense! 👍🏻
Sarah bubbling with excitement on this one!
Thanks. Excellent review. With respect to how the car is built, so many explained details, short and to the point word usage and an enthusiast mindset doling out of specs information . In terms of camera work, great shots of the underbody, and repeated views of it almost make for feeling of being present at the filming location.
I can actually watch and enjoy a car review channel. Maybe I'll hate you in a year or whatever like every other car review channel....but what a breath of fresh air this is.
Only with Manual Transmission YES !
Can't wait for the next STi, but I fear it will be $60k the way car prices (still) are these days.
Not a huge Subaru fan but based on your review this seems like a pretty decent bang-for-the-buck.
In Australia, we don't have a TR spec. We have a similar spec car, but with a large wing instead of the HK sound system. Our marketing calls it the Club Spec.
Sports car. Get in, hear it, feel it, control it. Have fun! "Less is more" in certain things.
Yooooooouuuuuuuuu nailed it. It’s a great fun car, just drive it around and enjoy 🎉
Slapped the wrx sti transmission on this and I will run to my local Subaru and get one asap….
I find myself “mining” your years old videos, for they are as fascinating and as polished as TH-cam videos on space time, consciousness, and Who Built the Pyramids? It’s great content, but have to be exhausting to create! One of your two year old videos asked for viewer feedback on how you could avoid not being totally consumed by your no days off passion for making car videos. You will laugh, but I think your total focus and dedication to perfection suggests you may be ready to explore Zen, the wax on, wax off, paint the fence, way of owning your mind. Try Zen and nature hikes, even short ones, to let scenic wildness heal you. You will come back refreshed and reenergized and ready to take on even the saddest of barn finds! Take care of yourself, Sarah, we viewers admire and need your creativity! It refreshes us!
I absolutely love watching you rip through the gears. Driving manuals is a lost art.
Keep it up Sarah. Love your content :)
I love Sarah.
Hope you come to Mx to review the Chinese cars. No one here is making the reviews as yours. Consumers should be informed what they’re buying.
Nothing more than my admiration for your work.
In Canada we get the rear heated seats on the Sport-Tech (Limited) trim. Also, the annoying seat belt chime can be disabled by switch cycling procedure.
Seat belt warning disable - turn on the ignition, but not start the engine. buckle and unbuckle the seat belt 15 to 20 times for about 25 to 30 seconds. need repeated if battery gets disconnected.
You were shifting with 'Those Shoes' - Impressive!
I wear sneakers for the main driving parts, otherwise it’s insanely uncomfortable for that long of a drive.
As soon as the little hand pointer came out and the matter of fact slapping began I subscribed 😂
Sarah, your videos, knowledge, and mechanical aptitude are beyond entertaining. I’ve learned a lot from you and your sense of comedy is hilarious!
It's good to know someone is still making decent analogue cars for people who still care about driving. I love how you say counterpart. Keep up the good work Sarah.
Totally approve Sara’s vehicle taste, mine is practically the same
Poverty Buttons = the blank buttons for upgrade options. 🙂
Love her reference to James Bond regarding the S007 Potenza tires. I've pushed them pretty hard and like James, they don't give, there is serious grip - like James holding a girl.
As usual, a first-class review...Clear, concise, and no BS. Thank you!
Love how you match your outfit to the vehicle you review! awesome idea! Keep up the great content!!
Dag Sarah you been on fire lately , hard working indeed !!!
"OK, Wow, Oh Geez. Those are spicy brakes!" I want this on a t-shirt ASAP. 🥰😂
I'd buy one!
I want the brakes
"Infinite drive modes - its all up here" THANK YOU!
Love this channel. It’s so great to see a knowledgeable auto commentator without the bro-boy bravado.
Huge favour to ask…can someone edit a super cut of brake tests? My favourite part of every review is “oh geez, whoa, wow”
Love your way! You gain my respect in technical stuff every time I see your videos. Perfect combination of beauty and tech skills.
I think you do much better car reviews than rebuilds. This is very detailed.
My Favorite Car Reviewer Person on TH-cam. 👍
8:35 those heels tho! Omg
YEAH🍻the glasses are back, love those
I want to love this, but I've had my heart broken. I got really soured on Subaru when my dealership maintained 2015 Outback was such a POS. Input shaft leak, exhaust manifold leak, wonky electrical woes, valve cover leaks, wheel seal leaks and a bad wheel bearing.. power window cluster failure..all before 75k. Now at just 130k I can't get it smogged because it's having cam position sensor issues the dealer can't figure out. I've been a Subaru fan since my 1980 gl hatchback. Loved my 98 Forrester and 2003 WRX.
Try the new Mazdas they are awesome
Dealer maintenance is like calling a fast food diet healthy. Don’t let the people who sell you a new car also maintain the one you first gave them money for.
@@SarahnTunedhear you on that. I’ve been the best thing to happen mechanically for my cars. Mechanics and dealerships especially don’t want to bother with proper diagnosis anymore.
Yeh I don't trust others to touch my car. Every time someone works on anything, anywhere I go, they mess something up. I'll put up with it for free work.
Toyota has joined forces with Subaru. Subaru has a long history for dependability and many advances in all-wheel drive systems. With this Toyota infusion, Subaru has room for improvement and growth. However, it is a process and there are growing pains in this industry. Sadly, you have questionable service at this dealership and their source of parts. After the pandemic, I saw some of the dealerships using aftermarket parts from Napa, Orielly and AutoZone. Why? Their OE parts were unavailable and in short supply. We began to see some of the residual work at our import shop. To this day, we’re still seeing a shortage of OEM parts. We have to spend time searching for parts that were once available within 1-2 days.
You look absolutely beautiful today Sarah love your outfit!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I just bought a '24 Limited. Couple fun facts. In Japan, the fuse cover IS a coin tray and the JDM part drops right in. The seatbelt chime can be disabled by buckling and unbuckling the seat belt 20 times in 30 seconds. It is absolutely annoying that it has wireless android, but not wireless charging. The trunk is tubbed for a spare tire that only the Canadians get, we get well wishes and an inflation pump.
Canada gets them shipped from Japan factory, not US factory, so it is surprising to know Japan gets no full spare!
Do you need to buckle unbuckle with individual button press, or just in out of the buckle?
Love your videos!! Just bought this and I love how this one drives and got premium stereo with single large interface radio controller instead of the split screen from previous years!
2.4 litre imtercooled is almost like old 2005 Rdx monster ❤
In 2007 I bought a brand new WRX TR, I think the MSRP was $24K and change. Crazy to think the MSRP for this one is not that far from double the number... Inflation calc does say $37K is the equivalent. But still. edit: I see I am guilty of commenting before the end because you said just that :D
Great review. Funny as always. Plus killer heels.
Excellent review of an excellent car. All commentary is spot-on. The last if its kind; glad it’s still with us. On the seat belt chime - can be eliminated - click the seat belt like 25 times in 30 seconds and it’s gone!!!!! Great stuff, Sarah.
Wait, eliminated permanently?!
Push the button 25 times, or fasten the belt then release it 25 times ? That would be fun to try in 30 seconds.
@@spdcrzyyes!
@@bruceb4349insert and release seatbelt 25 times. Worked on my forester
@@bruceb4349yeah - easy. The headache is gone.
Just discovered your channel and it's really great! Thank you for getting in the weeds for all us nerds
LOVE Your REVIEWS 😀
The only person I'd take advice from when it comes to Subaru's Sarah definitely knows her Shubaru
I used to call my time stationed in Omaha NE during the summer to be a blast furnace. Every day over 90 degrees and at least 20 mph wind... many days more than that. I can only imagine what its like in AZ in that heat. I've never been to AZ during the summer months.
Massively outclassed by the GR Corolla at this stage. Subaru needs to get serious again.
I owned a 2007 WRX TR and it was cheaper than the standard WRX since it really was tuner ready. I ended up giving it to my Son since it was his dream car.
If I buy a WRX again it would be the base model since I am still a stick shift user on a budget. The BRZ is out since my last one(2022 Limited) literally died in a puddle.
Right now I drive a 2022 Crosstrek 6 speed that I bought because at the time all my local dealers had $5,000 markups on the WRX. That ended me being a loyal Subaru customer even though I have owned 9 of them.
As always nice video.
Hope you can get in another one, sir. Happily, the discounting started in '23 so I picked a Base '23 that was $4,500 off from the "peak" pricing they had. Just insane!
@@twystedhumour In my area they are still too expensive since they seem to be selling well. Next time I get an oil change I will sit down with them to see if I can get a deal.
Subarus have always had a place in my heart. I was hoping to get a rally special stage on this review. Wanted to see a Scandinavian flick with a 4wd drift. It would be nice to see more Manuals as options in the rest of the Subaru lineup.
Fun fact ,in Australia we get JDM Subaru and Honda products.
Only recently did I find out that the USA has subsidiary car plants. Once we had sub plants for (GM) Holden,Ford and Mitsubishi,but priced ourselves out of the market with economic factors.
AGAIN, another EXCELLENT review, and I'm 37 seconds into it! LET'S GO SARAH!!! 🎉
The finger even matches the car color…cool
The Sara hair accelerometer showed a real high deceleration on that test
Great color match Sarah 🎉😊❤
There is no new car out there that I would really want to buy except for this Subaru. I want one!
Thank you for this review. All the other reviews just talk about the plastics. I love my limited vb and i wrapped all the black plastic trim along with the car and it looks amazing and the car is the twisties is awesome. Tuning brings up the redline as well. Only thing i dont love is how short first gear is but everything else is amazing. Ill probably upgrade the transmission to the sti one once i get closer to 400 torque.
What a bad ass little subie. Also damn Seerah...you rowing gears in those heals? Massive props to yet another well done video review.
I totally get bonus points for rarity. I bought, and over paid for, a 2018 Forester Black Edition simply for the fact that it was only available for that model year. It's more or less a Premium with a few Touring and XT trim features. But they're rare. At least in my area.
I have found the WRX to be an interesting car, ever since I was first exposed to it watching WRC races from across the pond.
Love your work Sarah. The only reviewer I have seen getting down and dirty under the car (hairy cardboard indeed). Shame we probably wont get the TR in RHD for Australia.
Sarah’s the Best! Lover her reviews 👍🏻👍🏻
Thes vids are so sick... I have a 2022 wrx as my first car and the review you posted before definitely made me want to invest in some upgrades.
08:39 That's such a great look for you Sarah! ... Oh, and THANK YOU for reviewing a real car (not another boring SUV). ☺
It would be great to have a split screen showing the tach when you give it the beans. But the great engine sounds made up for not seeing the tach. I just wanted to see that needle race toward the redline. I was very excited to see this review. WRX is my dream car, although I am probably a bit too long in the tooth to get the most out of one.
Great shifting! Smooth, quick, consistent!
Red and black, Nice! So long as the 6 speed is available, the car might be worth it. (No CVTs wanted.)
You know, initially I hated how these looked initially, but I actually like them now...but I'm still a hater because I'm too broke for one of these.
Subaru definitely missed the mark by not bringing back the WRX Hatch, because this seriously looks like a sedan version of the Crosstrek.
A great review of a car full of history. I have long been a fan of the WRX line.
I agree this’ll be rare 😮.
Unfortunately as it would be a phenomenal base. 😊
We can spec up from there as consumers. 😊
Sarah love your energy and goofiness 😊 thanks for your reviews 😍
If you get the all weather floor mats, it actually comes with the stock carpeted ones, and the all weather. As the all weather matts are added by the dealer. I was really tempted to get one of these instead of a BRZ, but I do really enjoy my BRZ.
As of today I read that RECARO went into bankruptcy which is downright sad! Hopefully someone buys them out and continues on with the product. Thanks for being out in the heat doing that review, wow that's 45C for us Down Under, that's def pretty hot