@@lakomacias5160 I ended up goin a 2016 limited and love it. You will too. It gets addicting when you start adding and swapping parts though so be ready!
Best of luck, yeah this is one of the best looking/performing WRX generation (cheap to modify and lots of fun for the money, and best part is there are a ton of aftermarket parts for this car already and issues/problems have already been resolved) 👍
If I didn’t get white, would have gone for the grey too….we’re lucky to be able to get one at all! I’m loving mine although I haven’t driven stick shift for >20yrs. Enjoy your car when it arrives!! 👍🏻
You pretty much nailed it. Have had my 19 wrx base for over 3yrs now. The 1 - 2 shift is absolutely abysmal, but I have learned to try and live with it. It's by far the most disappointing thing about this car. Not only is the rev-hang bad, but it is my opinion that 2nd gear is slightly geared too high/long in respect to first. Yes, it makes for great "magazine 0-60 times", but as for daily driving, it sucks a**, and makes your synchros (which aren't that great) work way too hard, especially when it's cold. But what can you expect for an awd 250+ hp car that's under $30k. There had to be some cost-cutting somewhere. A Cobb AP with a decent tune can help, but the rev hang is unfortunately an inherent part of the 15+ powertrain, and is thus pretty involving to fully remove. And with any tune comes the added risk of possible warranty denials.
I got rid of my '18 because of the shifter. Car was great otherwise, but the transmission ans the rev hang was just unlivable Taking delivery of a 23 BRZ in the next 3 weeks. No rev hang
I have a 2023 WRX base model that I got just over 3 weeks ago now. I love it. Subaru fixed the rev hang for the newer WRX's because there is none in my car. I had a 2020 Si Coupe before the WRX and that car had terrible rev hang and it drove me absolutely bonkers. I hated driving the car because of it. I am relieved Subaru fixed this issue for the newer WRX's and that I no longer have to deal with it. It legit made me wanna drive the Si into a ditch it pissed me off so bad. I will never purchase another Si again because of that issue.
Congrats on the WRX and happy that you are enjoying it. Yeah rev hang takes the fun out of driving a manual. Glad Subaru fixed it for the VB generation
What have you had to do as far as maintenance? I’m looking at a 2018 with 28k miles at a pretty good deal (rebuilt title) but I’m not sure what to look out for.
Not much really. Just do frequent oil changes and you’ll be good. Regular maintenance is key with these cars. Take care of them and they’ll treat you right. If you can check if there is oil in the intercooler. The only main aftermarket part I would highly recommend to have is an air oil separator (still keeps factory emission parts and is a must for any turbo engine) best of luck
Bro I cant wait to get this car. I have a '11 civic coupe and want/need something with more room and power. Ugh I just have to wait another month. Any recommendations to improve performance and comfortability?
The WRX is great from the factory, but a simple stage 1 OTS tune can clean up the stock tune’s imperfections without sacrificing reliability. To make the car more fun I would recommend getting a muffler delete for a full catback exhaust. Depending on the trim you get, the speakers are not as good as other cars. And if you get the 2019+ it comes with apple CarPlay 👍
If you care about Apple CarPlay I would get the 2019+ as it comes with it. But an aftermarket headset will work as well. The instrument cluster/gauges and the front bumper for the 2018+ looks much better and more modern compared to the 2015-2017. But if you don’t care about those things than the 2016 is great. Be sure to check the service history if the previous owner did regular oil changes. Not sure if you want to modify your car but the very first thing I would highly recommend is to get an Air-Oil-Separator. They can be a pain to install but it is essentially for any performance engine. Also when you test drive it go over bumps to see if the shocks squeak as my old WRX had this issue around 30,000 miles. Best of luck 👍
@@4enthusiasts thanks for the quick reply. I'm planning on using it as a daily driver, I'd be keeping it stock as well, mainly just want something fun out of the box that's reliable.
I guess it really depends which base model you have because my base model does not have your rear-view mirror but I do have heated seats there's a few things that you are saying differently than my base model 2018
That’s because it depends on the market the car was sold in. I’m in the USA and the base model comes with the cloth seats no heated seats. Looks like your from Canada and heated seats come standard. Homelink review mirror is an option which my car has, can be down with any Subaru and most dealerships tick this option.
It’s been 4 years since I’ve gotten my WRX. Just this weekend I hit 79k miles, took a trip to South Lake Tahoe, when I was coming back To California, my AC compressor went out!😓 so annoying!!! It’s a good thing it’s winter but I still have to get it fixed! No AC for me! I don’t understand why it went out so soon though!!!
I haven’t tried that many clutches but it is definitely stiffer than an STI clutch. It’s a leg workout at first but you’ll get used to it to the point where your left foot will be stronger than your right
Mine didn’t have automatic headlights, I had to manually turn it off or it will drain the battery. Not sure if the 2021 has this issue or not (or if there is a different system Subaru has for the push to start cars) My 2021 STI does automatically turn off the headlights as it has the auto feature 👍
Yes I would definitely recommend a WRX to any car person (specifically the 2019+ as they have Apple CarPlay which makes it feel a bit more premium) If your into modifying cars parts are very cheap compared to other platforms and there are a ton of parts available; instead of waiting for the new gen WRX. It’s fun stock but with any car it’s not perfect from the factory
I've had my car for two years and if there's anything I can suggest to people when you get your base model and driving it for a couple of years you're going to want the STI or Sports Limited I know I'm trading mine in for an STI 2021 mostly because it has everything I want to upgrade my base too
If it’s 40 degrees Fahrenheit for ambient temp, during the cold start I would let the car do its cold start cycle until the rpm drops below 1000 rpm at idle (~750 rpm). The best part of the WRX is that it comes with an oil temp gauge which is very useful. Drive to warm up the engine/transmission (transmission may be hard to get into gear when cold). The coolant temp should be at operating temp before the oil temp. Once Oil temp at 160-170 degrees Fahrenheit, then you can process to drive the car normally (have fun). If oil temp reaches above 210 drive to cool it down before doing any pulls. And after you drive hard, drive normally to you end destination to cool down the car. Don’t lug the car (floor throttle at low rpm). It is very helpful to know the rpm range at which peak torque/power is made with the WRX; this will tell you where to shift the car. Have fun with your WRX, it is one of the best daily drivers out there for the street. If your WRX is brand new, please follow Subaru’s break-in procedure. Do a lot of engine braking (coasting in gear to let rpm drop) as this will help break in the engine. And vary your rpm and for my personal experience introduce some boost at the later period of the break in process so the engine gets used to boost 👍 hope this all helps
Great video. Do you have any regrets not getting the premium trim/do you think the premium features are worth the price jump? I’m torn between base and premium
For me it didn’t matter as I knew I wasn’t going to keep the car for long. There isn’t a big difference besides some amenities like led headlights/auto headlights and better audio but overall they are practically the same. Although I encourage you to at least get a 2019+ as they have Apple CarPlay. If the price is good go for it, my base WRX cost me $26,000 and I was able to sell it for $24,000 at the time 👍
I have a 2021 Base WRX and I chose it over the higher models because I wanted cloth seats and no sunroof. The downside to having the Base is that the stock wheels are ugly and the fake plastic "foglight" blanks look cheap. I did buy some nice Enkei 18" wheels for it so that is fixed now. I don't have a headlight preference, halogen vs. LED, so that didn't matter to me.
Dude your a trip! I love it. I'm grabbing a 2018 base with 40 k miles this week. Thanks for letting me know what to expect and not be disappointed!
Congrats on getting a WRX! Gonna love it
How much you going to pay
Is one by my house for 23k with 44k miles what you think...base wrx
@@lakomacias5160 I ended up goin a 2016 limited and love it. You will too. It gets addicting when you start adding and swapping parts though so be ready!
@@lakomacias5160 I paid 24k
Great vid. Thinking of buying a ‘21 before they’re gone forever.
Best of luck, yeah this is one of the best looking/performing WRX generation (cheap to modify and lots of fun for the money, and best part is there are a ton of aftermarket parts for this car already and issues/problems have already been resolved) 👍
I just did.
Me too! Pick up tomorrow - white Base!!
Good luck I just bought a ‘21 grey premium. I take delivery in early December. These are really hard to find these days
If I didn’t get white, would have gone for the grey too….we’re lucky to be able to get one at all! I’m loving mine although I haven’t driven stick shift for >20yrs. Enjoy your car when it arrives!! 👍🏻
You pretty much nailed it. Have had my 19 wrx base for over 3yrs now. The 1 - 2 shift is absolutely abysmal, but I have learned to try and live with it. It's by far the most disappointing thing about this car. Not only is the rev-hang bad, but it is my opinion that 2nd gear is slightly geared too high/long in respect to first. Yes, it makes for great "magazine 0-60 times", but as for daily driving, it sucks a**, and makes your synchros (which aren't that great) work way too hard, especially when it's cold. But what can you expect for an awd 250+ hp car that's under $30k. There had to be some cost-cutting somewhere. A Cobb AP with a decent tune can help, but the rev hang is unfortunately an inherent part of the 15+ powertrain, and is thus pretty involving to fully remove. And with any tune comes the added risk of possible warranty denials.
Well said, totally agree with you. Wished I experienced the modified side of the WRX to see what improvements can be made
I got rid of my '18 because of the shifter. Car was great otherwise, but the transmission ans the rev hang was just unlivable
Taking delivery of a 23 BRZ in the next 3 weeks. No rev hang
@@sshah2545 Couldn’t agree more. Main reason I got rid of my 19. Have a 19 Golf R now.
I think this is the best WRX video I watched.
Too kind 🙏🙌 thank you for your support
I have a 2023 WRX base model that I got just over 3 weeks ago now. I love it. Subaru fixed the rev hang for the newer WRX's because there is none in my car. I had a 2020 Si Coupe before the WRX and that car had terrible rev hang and it drove me absolutely bonkers. I hated driving the car because of it. I am relieved Subaru fixed this issue for the newer WRX's and that I no longer have to deal with it. It legit made me wanna drive the Si into a ditch it pissed me off so bad. I will never purchase another Si again because of that issue.
Congrats on the WRX and happy that you are enjoying it. Yeah rev hang takes the fun out of driving a manual. Glad Subaru fixed it for the VB generation
What have you had to do as far as maintenance? I’m looking at a 2018 with 28k miles at a pretty good deal (rebuilt title) but I’m not sure what to look out for.
Not much really. Just do frequent oil changes and you’ll be good. Regular maintenance is key with these cars. Take care of them and they’ll treat you right. If you can check if there is oil in the intercooler. The only main aftermarket part I would highly recommend to have is an air oil separator (still keeps factory emission parts and is a must for any turbo engine) best of luck
@@4enthusiasts thank you so much!!
Thanks for the video. Going to look at a 2017 with 75k miles listed for about 19k. Anything you think I should look out for when buying used? Thanks
You should be good. These FA20 motors are nothing like the older EJs 👍
Bro I cant wait to get this car. I have a '11 civic coupe and want/need something with more room and power. Ugh I just have to wait another month. Any recommendations to improve performance and comfortability?
The WRX is great from the factory, but a simple stage 1 OTS tune can clean up the stock tune’s imperfections without sacrificing reliability. To make the car more fun I would recommend getting a muffler delete for a full catback exhaust. Depending on the trim you get, the speakers are not as good as other cars. And if you get the 2019+ it comes with apple CarPlay 👍
@Dale Macarena ➊ where i work and live there are dirt roads and messed up streets, so having an AWD car is ideal.
@@4enthusiasts thanks for the advice man!! i appreciate it
Anytime 👍
Nice man keep it up
Thank you 🙏🙌
Great video
dope video man
Thanks 🙌
Great video man, what should I specifically look for when buying a used wrx. I'm looking at a 2016 base with 46k miles on it.
If you care about Apple CarPlay I would get the 2019+ as it comes with it. But an aftermarket headset will work as well. The instrument cluster/gauges and the front bumper for the 2018+ looks much better and more modern compared to the 2015-2017. But if you don’t care about those things than the 2016 is great. Be sure to check the service history if the previous owner did regular oil changes. Not sure if you want to modify your car but the very first thing I would highly recommend is to get an Air-Oil-Separator. They can be a pain to install but it is essentially for any performance engine. Also when you test drive it go over bumps to see if the shocks squeak as my old WRX had this issue around 30,000 miles. Best of luck 👍
@@4enthusiasts thanks for the quick reply. I'm planning on using it as a daily driver, I'd be keeping it stock as well, mainly just want something fun out of the box that's reliable.
Nice 👍 if the warranty is up, I would still do the AOS to make your daily driver even more reliable
@@4enthusiasts oh yeah definitely. Thanks for the tips man. Quick question, how are they in traffic? La traffic more specifically haha
great video :)
I guess it really depends which base model you have because my base model does not have your rear-view mirror but I do have heated seats there's a few things that you are saying differently than my base model 2018
That’s because it depends on the market the car was sold in. I’m in the USA and the base model comes with the cloth seats no heated seats. Looks like your from Canada and heated seats come standard. Homelink review mirror is an option which my car has, can be down with any Subaru and most dealerships tick this option.
It’s been 4 years since I’ve gotten my WRX. Just this weekend I hit 79k miles, took a trip to South Lake Tahoe, when I was coming back To California, my AC compressor went out!😓 so annoying!!! It’s a good thing it’s winter but I still have to get it fixed! No AC for me! I don’t understand why it went out so soon though!!!
Damn that sucks, hopefully you can get it covered by warranty
Hey Man thanks for this video, on a scale of 1 to 10 how hard is the clutch pedal ?
I haven’t tried that many clutches but it is definitely stiffer than an STI clutch. It’s a leg workout at first but you’ll get used to it to the point where your left foot will be stronger than your right
@@4enthusiasts Thanks for the reply 👍
What are you getting next or what did you end up getting?
Upgraded to a STI 👍 @jason_4enthusiasts
@@4enthusiasts dope Bro!!
@@4enthusiasts is it really worth it as far as day to day driving? (daily).
Doesn’t your headlights get turned off when you pull your key out? I have a base 21’ it does that.
I just bought a base 21'. It will come like in 3 weeks. How is the car? Is just like the one in the video?
Mine didn’t have automatic headlights, I had to manually turn it off or it will drain the battery. Not sure if the 2021 has this issue or not (or if there is a different system Subaru has for the push to start cars) My 2021 STI does automatically turn off the headlights as it has the auto feature 👍
Would you recommend this car?
Yes I would definitely recommend a WRX to any car person (specifically the 2019+ as they have Apple CarPlay which makes it feel a bit more premium) If your into modifying cars parts are very cheap compared to other platforms and there are a ton of parts available; instead of waiting for the new gen WRX. It’s fun stock but with any car it’s not perfect from the factory
How is the car now?
Sold it when the market was high for a STI
I've had my car for two years and if there's anything I can suggest to people when you get your base model and driving it for a couple of years you're going to want the STI or Sports Limited I know I'm trading mine in for an STI 2021 mostly because it has everything I want to upgrade my base too
I have a STI now and it’s definitely an upgrade from a WRX, but it’s pretty much just a WRX Premium in the inside
at what temp do you drive the car? say its 40 degrees and you are warming it up. i just bought a new wrx and I want to really baby it.
If it’s 40 degrees Fahrenheit for ambient temp, during the cold start I would let the car do its cold start cycle until the rpm drops below 1000 rpm at idle (~750 rpm). The best part of the WRX is that it comes with an oil temp gauge which is very useful. Drive to warm up the engine/transmission (transmission may be hard to get into gear when cold). The coolant temp should be at operating temp before the oil temp. Once Oil temp at 160-170 degrees Fahrenheit, then you can process to drive the car normally (have fun). If oil temp reaches above 210 drive to cool it down before doing any pulls. And after you drive hard, drive normally to you end destination to cool down the car. Don’t lug the car (floor throttle at low rpm). It is very helpful to know the rpm range at which peak torque/power is made with the WRX; this will tell you where to shift the car.
Have fun with your WRX, it is one of the best daily drivers out there for the street.
If your WRX is brand new, please follow Subaru’s break-in procedure. Do a lot of engine braking (coasting in gear to let rpm drop) as this will help break in the engine. And vary your rpm and for my personal experience introduce some boost at the later period of the break in process so the engine gets used to boost 👍 hope this all helps
@@4enthusiasts thanks for taking your time to give me that useful info I will do that!
Happy to help 👍
Can you do car reviews in the future?
Yeah definitely will do 👍
My 17 wrx is the same way with the clutch pedal feeling heavy
Yeah it varies depending on the car. Coming from a WRX to a STI, the STI is a very light clutch pedal
How’s reliability?
Never had an issue. Issues happen because of the owner by the way they drive and how they maintain the car
Great video. Do you have any regrets not getting the premium trim/do you think the premium features are worth the price jump? I’m torn between base and premium
For me it didn’t matter as I knew I wasn’t going to keep the car for long. There isn’t a big difference besides some amenities like led headlights/auto headlights and better audio but overall they are practically the same. Although I encourage you to at least get a 2019+ as they have Apple CarPlay. If the price is good go for it, my base WRX cost me $26,000 and I was able to sell it for $24,000 at the time 👍
I have a 2021 Base WRX and I chose it over the higher models because I wanted cloth seats and no sunroof. The downside to having the Base is that the stock wheels are ugly and the fake plastic "foglight" blanks look cheap. I did buy some nice Enkei 18" wheels for it so that is fixed now. I don't have a headlight preference, halogen vs. LED, so that didn't matter to me.
Nice vid
Dude, like what's with the surgeon's mask? You gonna operate on this car or review it?
If you ever decide to look into the description and see the date and understand what was happening in the world then you’ll get your answer 🤦♂️
@@4enthusiasts , oh, I get it - you were protecting the car from the China Flu?
u dumb
Why a 😷 your alone 😏
Do you know what was happening during the time this video was recorded
Did you say much huger? Hahaaa not a word bud.
Mask, lol! why?
😂 this was filmed when everyone was scared shitless about COVID
Dude is all alone with a mask on….. Beta
Ur sad