As a WRX owner for twenty years I was stoked about the rumors for the new STI. Could not have been more disappointed. Not a fan the plastic cladded WRX then Subaru dropped the STI. Bought a Core GR Feb '23. I like the uniqueness of the 3 cylinder that is suffering from a serious case of pissed off. A small downside, get ready for more brake dust than you've ever seen before.
@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 The pads, you can clean the rims and a few days later the dust has caked them. Cars produce brake dust but the GR takes it to a new level. Guess it's the price of admission for the GR
Welcome to the GRC club! Gotta say I wanted the CE, but as a car guy and knowing I'd be purchasing one for year round driving, which meant Canadian winters; I could NOT bring myself to put a CE ltd production car through our harsh winters... but I sure did want that carbon roof! Ultimately, the core is so very impressive and I feel can't be called a Corolla (coming from a 2019 6spd XSE); it's just so different. looking forward to your updates!
Good video. I overdid my mods in first WRX I had. Miss my Launch Edition STI. Disappointed that it was discontinued. Such is why am going for GRC Circuit Edition as well. Take delivery next week.
Interesting as that is exactly what happened to me. Overdid mods on first WRX and then could no longer get it inspected. Then got a Launch Edition with sports exhaust and loved it. A top 5 car for me. But had a chance to get a preowned AMG and traded it for that. Wish I didn’t have to trade it but I did. Had 2 other WRXes but was always disappointed with them vs STI. GR purchased for the same reasons you sited. Hope to keep for awhile but only time will tell. Will not be doing technical performance mods as I believe that hurts resale value. Love the car so far but only have 1500 miles on my 2024 Circuit Edition.
I have a 2019 sti stage 2+ pro tuned, purchased in 2020 and tuned shortly after, it has been absolutely great for me with no issues whatsoever 🙏🏼 I work for Toyota and have recently been thinking about trading for a 2024 grc premium, I feel like I will miss my sti but something is making me want to trade..
@@brentgarcia7759 to be honest I still have the sti because I have had the Corolla on order for 4 months now and it still hasn’t arrived smh.. in the process of getting the Corolla, I think it’s what the sti should have been if it was made in these newer years
Congrats on getting the CE. Got a full spec Core and love it. Start with the intake and exhaust upgrades followed by ECU mod. Thats for a good 40 to 60hp bump. Maybe upgrade the tires to pilot sport cup 2's for extra grip 🤔
Just subbed man, congratulations on the car! My Circuit in SuperSonic Red has currently arrived in the port and I should be taking delivery next week, super excited! How do you like the car so far?
Good on the editing efficiency idea, yet this one was a breath of fresh air being 6 min. Most are 10-15 minutes. To their credit, they are showing the car perform, so maybe intertwine action into the narrative. “Good Form”!
@stevethomas760 current wrx owner and there was a gr available. Really thought of getting it but yeah. The wrx is a better fit. Got in it and sadly not as comfortable on the back as I wanted it to be
@@felixcortes5005 My '05 WRX hatch is roughly the size as the GR. For me the GR is tighter inside and the visibility isn't as good as my old Subie. No car is perfect but the GR is a good pick for me. One thing Subaru has going for it , MSRP. Local dealership, "if we sell over MSRP Subaru will cut our allotment". I owned WRXs for 20 years. Thank goodness we have a choice of some very good performance cars
Bought my Core for $40.5, MSRP + $1600 dealer add ons. Didn't like it but acceptable under today's market. Plus I'm 73 and the clock is ticking a little louder for me than most people interested in the GR. Spread out your search
These are cool, I like that the car exists at all! I share your opinions on the STI as I had one for a few years but went into an M340. Had these been out when I sold the STI, this one would have been a no brainer. Enjoy!!
WRX owner of 20 years. My '02 I kept for 17 years. Sold it with 208K miles. A solid car, maintenance and not tuning it within an inch of it's life. Respect for the car. Own a GR Core
*Incredible car, but with these limited production BS, it's only hurting the enthusiast community and giving dealerships more reason to jack up the price like it's a collector's item. It's a Corolla, not a supercar... Same with CTR and Honda's shennigens.*
Thank you! Honestly, not sure what I’m gonna do just yet. I want to get more seat time to figure out what I feel the car needs, rather than doing a mod just to do it
@@DC-ke8qp I’d say it’s about the same, roughly $10-$20k over for both at most dealers. In my situation, the GRC is what became available to me at a price close enough to MSRP so I jumped on the opportunity
Lol traded the Subaru in for auto rev matching. That’s laziness. Rev matching part of driving manual. Then Apple car play. Lol. Spend a few hundred and update your stereo. 😂
Yes I’m lazy sometimes, who cares. I drive in bumper to bumper traffic everyday, so yes I’d like the option sometimes Using rev match doesn’t make anyone less of a driver either. The driver who set the FL5 record at the Nurburgring also used rev matching. If a pro driver uses it to set a world record time, I’m pretty sure we’re not above using it ourselves. Get off your high horse
@@BandoLando You can buy an entire turbo kit for a Camaro for 600?! No need to upgrade injectors? Intercooler, and tune too? Stock exhaust and intake? The single turbo I’m assuming must be cheap as hell or free, any labor in the 600?
As a WRX owner for twenty years I was stoked about the rumors for the new STI. Could not have been more disappointed. Not a fan the plastic cladded WRX then Subaru dropped the STI. Bought a Core GR Feb '23. I like the uniqueness of the 3 cylinder that is suffering from a serious case of pissed off. A small downside, get ready for more brake dust than you've ever seen before.
I believe the term is “on demand bronze rims.”
Seriously what's with the brake dust?
@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 The pads, you can clean the rims and a few days later the dust has caked them. Cars produce brake dust but the GR takes it to a new level. Guess it's the price of admission for the GR
@stevethomas760 Yeah, I noticed that too, I washed my rims and the next day, they were covered by dust again. Are the pads good or bad?
@@ArthaxtaDaVince777 Good pads/brakes, just produce a lot of dust. As you know GR has 14" front rotors, huge for a car this size.
I’ve followed you since you got your sti . Great stuff man. Car life is all about experiencing different cars
Indeed!
3 main reasons..
Looks, reliability and Toyota enough said.
I used to have an sti and the #1 reason for my GR is reliability/Toyota as I see these as the same. The fact that it look good is just a bonus!
Looks? I agree with the other 2 but this Corolla doesn’t look good, sti looks mikes better imo
@gumpy4960 lol sti looks like dog shit, grc looks like a genuine jdm hatchback
Congratulations on your new GR acquisition I just subbed to your channel can't wait to see what you do with it.
Don't forget the better MPG and low end torque
Does this really have better low end torque than a STI?
@@lcameeno1 most modern 4 cylinder turbo cars have more low end than the VA STI. Including the 3 cylinder GR corolla
Cheaper car insurance too?
@@gottagofest1610 mine went up $100 month from my 04 sti
@@lcameeno1 sti doesn’t have torque lol
Welcome to the GRC club! Gotta say I wanted the CE, but as a car guy and knowing I'd be purchasing one for year round driving, which meant Canadian winters; I could NOT bring myself to put a CE ltd production car through our harsh winters... but I sure did want that carbon roof! Ultimately, the core is so very impressive and I feel can't be called a Corolla (coming from a 2019 6spd XSE); it's just so different. looking forward to your updates!
Welcome brother! It's a great platform!
Congrats and nice!!!I purchased my brand new Corolla GR Core in same color ice cap white and I absolutely love it. It's such a awesome vehicle.
Good video. I overdid my mods in first WRX I had. Miss my Launch Edition STI. Disappointed that it was discontinued. Such is why am going for GRC Circuit Edition as well. Take delivery next week.
Congrats!
Interesting as that is exactly what happened to me. Overdid mods on first WRX and then could no longer get it inspected. Then got a Launch Edition with sports exhaust and loved it. A top 5 car for me. But had a chance to get a preowned AMG and traded it for that. Wish I didn’t have to trade it but I did. Had 2 other WRXes but was always disappointed with them vs STI. GR purchased for the same reasons you sited. Hope to keep for awhile but only time will tell. Will not be doing technical performance mods as I believe that hurts resale value. Love the car so far but only have 1500 miles on my 2024 Circuit Edition.
I would do the same if I was content with my STI. Great choice!
White looks very nice on the circuit
I have a 2019 sti stage 2+ pro tuned, purchased in 2020 and tuned shortly after, it has been absolutely great for me with no issues whatsoever 🙏🏼 I work for Toyota and have recently been thinking about trading for a 2024 grc premium, I feel like I will miss my sti but something is making me want to trade..
Can't go wrong with either but new experiences are always worh it!
Im curious if you kept the sti or got the corolla 👀
@@brentgarcia7759 to be honest I still have the sti because I have had the Corolla on order for 4 months now and it still hasn’t arrived smh.. in the process of getting the Corolla, I think it’s what the sti should have been if it was made in these newer years
Just came here from a bunch of your Subaru vids. Why?! You will be missed subaru😢
I was able to sell it without losing any money and I wanted to experience other platforms
I just did a review on a GR Corolla! One of the best cars that I've driven in a long time! Good move!
Congrats on getting the CE. Got a full spec Core and love it. Start with the intake and exhaust upgrades followed by ECU mod. Thats for a good 40 to 60hp bump. Maybe upgrade the tires to pilot sport cup 2's for extra grip 🤔
what exhaust you end up getting?
This is just 10 times cooler lol
Be careful if overheating in track and rear axle failure
True. But if you haven't checked out the Savagegeese comparison you should see what happened to the STI 😃
@@nberkel yes all turbos are heavily proned unless modified
Changing spark plugs alone is worth it lol
Looks great in ice cap. Congrats
nooooo
but looking forward to seeing some mods on this thing >:)
Couldn’t pass up the opportunity!
Pretty cool rare car, digging the color ❤
Congrats. What a nice ride!
Just subbed man, congratulations on the car! My Circuit in SuperSonic Red has currently arrived in the port and I should be taking delivery next week, super excited! How do you like the car so far?
It’s awesome!
Damn that's crazy, mine just arrived at port and I won't be getting it until July at the earliest. I assume you're on the west coast?
HELL YEAH YA DID!
Good on the editing efficiency idea, yet this one was a breath of fresh air being 6 min. Most are 10-15 minutes. To their credit, they are showing the car perform, so maybe intertwine action into the narrative.
“Good Form”!
Loving my gr corolla
It’s beautiful , PUT A APPLE TAG ( take out sound chip ) IN IT FOR SAFETY BRO . …….
You know that’s not such a bad idea
Reason 1: you're financially no better off than you were!
Nova GR incoming?
AWD and better mpg than Sti but smaller👍
I actually like the smaller footprint of the GR corolla
@@novaGRCircuit lol
Are these starting to appear in the dealerships? I haven’t seen even one on the road just core
Yup, Circuits started arriving at dealerships last week so I was lucky the dealer I worked with got one of the first ones
@@novaGRCircuit. Congrats! I’m waiting for that call I’m first on the list at a MSRP dealership.
Congrats!
I'd do it too. There will never be another corolla like this
Wonder why it has a production limited plate. Toyota said they producing the circuit for multiple years
It’s only confirmed for 2024, and my plate does say 1500 for the 2023 model year
In Canada in the city of Edmonton Toyota want CA$85,000. The same amount I paid for my 2018 Audi TTRS 😅
Just say you got money lil bro
love it, hoping the best for you
wise choice
Take us on a ride for your next video!
How is the interior space in comparison to the sti?
The GR Corolla is smaller on the inside. Mostly in the rear seat space
@Nova GR damn. It might not be a fit for me then 😓
Old WRX owner, less
@stevethomas760 current wrx owner and there was a gr available. Really thought of getting it but yeah. The wrx is a better fit. Got in it and sadly not as comfortable on the back as I wanted it to be
@@felixcortes5005 My '05 WRX hatch is roughly the size as the GR. For me the GR is tighter inside and the visibility isn't as good as my old Subie. No car is perfect but the GR is a good pick for me. One thing Subaru has going for it , MSRP. Local dealership, "if we sell over MSRP Subaru will cut our allotment". I owned WRXs for 20 years. Thank goodness we have a choice of some very good performance cars
How much did it cost ??????
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Good call.
Still looking for a dealership decent with no 10k markup
Keep trying!
Bought my Core for $40.5, MSRP + $1600 dealer add ons. Didn't like it but acceptable under today's market. Plus I'm 73 and the clock is ticking a little louder for me than most people interested in the GR. Spread out your search
Insert subaru engine blow up joke
I love my gr corolla circuit edition in red
Why did you want a gr yaris over this?
It’s smaller and from what I hear, a little more nimble and light on its feet. Either way, I’m glad to have been able to get the Corolla
doesn't look as great as the STI but the car is probably better in every other category. It's really cool that Toyota gave us this car.
Mark up? Msrp?
Very close to MSRP, the dealer I bought from does $695 over on all cars including this GR
@@novaGRCircuit damn...how did you find this dealership? just making phone calls all day everyday? I want to trade in my 2022 Supra lol for this
@@channelgreen5949 I’ve had a signed PO from them since February 2022 lol
These are cool, I like that the car exists at all! I share your opinions on the STI as I had one for a few years but went into an M340. Had these been out when I sold the STI, this one would have been a no brainer. Enjoy!!
Thanks!
Good choice
4. Superior build quality and fit and finish.
Gonna have to change the channel name to nova GR now
4. Boxster engines are less reliable than inline engines.
5. GR Corolla looks more kick ass than a STI
Idk I think they both look really good!
Nahhh..sti has a championship history...
WRX owner of 20 years. My '02 I kept for 17 years. Sold it with 208K miles. A solid car, maintenance and not tuning it within an inch of it's life. Respect for the car. Own a GR Core
The corolla is cute
*Incredible car, but with these limited production BS, it's only hurting the enthusiast community and giving dealerships more reason to jack up the price like it's a collector's item. It's a Corolla, not a supercar... Same with CTR and Honda's shennigens.*
I’m with you, which is why I wasn’t willing to pay $10k over or whatever most places were asking for
obviously you trade in the STI, much more rare and cooler car. surprised you even got one
I'd trade an sti for a pedal bike. Subaru are trash
They are. By the time and headache you spend making them good could've just gotten a better car.
I enjoyed my STI ownership. Took care of it and it took care of me
Did you at least look into the RS3? I traded in my STI for an RS3, literally an STI on steroids.
While that would be cool, I did not want to pay RS3 prices
@Nova STI im sure the GR Corolla wasn't far behind in price, I'd assume you paid close to 50 for it. I got the RS3 used CPO 1 owner 8k miles for 54.
Maybe he actually wants three pedals like these class of cars should have.
@@ttis3701 cost of ownership comes into play too. Maintenance and parts on the Audi will cost more.
@@remissiveslave thats actually soooo me lol, idc if the RS is way faster and way cheaper, all I want is 3 pedals.
very cool
Love the white with black wheels. Looks great. What mods are you planning in the future? Ie: tune, downpipe, intake?
Thank you!
Honestly, not sure what I’m gonna do just yet. I want to get more seat time to figure out what I feel the car needs, rather than doing a mod just to do it
@@novaGRCircuitgood response most people just throw mods at their car cause that’s “the thing to do” lol
Msrp or Mark up
MSRP + $695
Who's d did u have to gobble? 😂 ❤
😂😂 there’s a whole story behind it, I’ll get into it more in another video
tracking these is garabage according to many sources, overheating system, you'll enjoy it more in the snow and everyday driving
I’ve done one so far on a cooler ambient temperature day and it did fine, so far no real complaints about anything
Congrats on your GR Corolla ,looks like a nice lill car but seriously Apple car play ? Lol who buys a PERFORMANCE car for that 👈🏁
This car is also my daily so those things are part of my consideration
How is the clutch and shifting feel compared to the Sti
It’s a a bit softer, but also easier and smoother than the STI
@@novaGRCircuit why you no get Civic type R?
@@DC-ke8qp wasn’t able to track one down without a huge markup
@@novaGRCircuit dam. GRC has less markup than a CTR?
@@DC-ke8qp I’d say it’s about the same, roughly $10-$20k over for both at most dealers. In my situation, the GRC is what became available to me at a price close enough to MSRP so I jumped on the opportunity
All your factors is not important significant factors to switch from STI to GR
Maybe not for you but it is important for me
Got rid of my money pit
Lol traded the Subaru in for auto rev matching. That’s laziness. Rev matching part of driving manual. Then Apple car play. Lol. Spend a few hundred and update your stereo. 😂
Yes I’m lazy sometimes, who cares. I drive in bumper to bumper traffic everyday, so yes I’d like the option sometimes
Using rev match doesn’t make anyone less of a driver either. The driver who set the FL5 record at the Nurburgring also used rev matching. If a pro driver uses it to set a world record time, I’m pretty sure we’re not above using it ourselves.
Get off your high horse
It’s not bad for junk lol
No way those little engines will last. Bad decision on both vehicles
You have any data to back up your theory or are you just talking out of your ass
Not spending 50k+ for a 3 cylinder. Just spend 10k and get a 1.0 ecoboost fiesta
I don’t want a piece of crap Ford
@@novaGRCircuit Good man.
A man of taste.
Yes because we all know a Fiesta is a sports enthusiasts car.
just spend 5k for a catfish camaro and turbo it for $600 lmao. since power to money matters to you.
@@BandoLando You can buy an entire turbo kit for a Camaro for 600?! No need to upgrade injectors? Intercooler, and tune too? Stock exhaust and intake? The single turbo I’m assuming must be cheap as hell or free, any labor in the 600?
So... you spent $30K more just to get electronic features and being unique.
I spent my money on a better car, yes. The difference was nowhere near $30k
A fool and his money are soon parted...
Overpriced
Good thing I didn’t use your money 😂
Big mistake
I thought the same thing and the reasons he had were not justified. When you get a car, it should not be similar and its literally a lateral.
No...not at all
I mean it’s pretty impressive how much faster these GR corollas are on track than even the STI S209 Subarus flagship $65k+ 340hp STI.
Lol, trades an sti for a Corolla because he wants Apple play😆 (making sheep sounds) 🐑🐑
His reasons are dumb but still a better car cause it won't break as often and just as fun and good for daily