@@its_aled8950 bro, the advice to give is always garage it (so paint stays fresh, and doesn't peel eventually, which it will if you park it outside perpetually). 2), ideally, you don't use it as a daily. Instead buy an old Camry or something for daily driving. And 3) just do the regular and proper car maintenance. Now I now for most people, especially young people, having 2 cars is not possible. But it's legit the best way to extend the life of a car (you can add like 10-30 years of extended life to it by doing this), and is important for sport cars. You never see people daily driving a Skyline, or a EVO, etc etc. If your car was an STI I would 100% advise this (due to the future collector value of the cars). But a WRX less so. Anyhow, I have 2 cars, with my daily being a Camry (and will prob buy a few more cars in the future lol). If you MUST daily it tho, then just be more strict on maintenance. More regular oil changes. And regularly check oil and other fluids yourself. And take it to a shop that knows the brand (a specialist shop - where you will pay more). Don't just take it to the generic mechanic shop that does all brands, they will 100% miss preventable problems. Once problems start compounding, that is when cars become a major headache. Also even when dailying, always garage it when not using it. And wash regularly. Do all that and you can still daily it no problem. It's actually 100% do-able and if done properly you won't have problems. Just know about Subaru's also, i.e. never ever rev hard on a cold engine, only rev remotely hard when it is fully to temp, always check the oil etc. Watch Mr Subaru also and learn about even doing some basic work or monitoring of parts yourself. Learn about common problems for your model that you should watch for (so you can catch them early), and so forth. Do all this it can last a very long time as a daily. Most young people don't do any of this, they skip services, they delay part replacements due to lack of funds, they don't garage the car at all, they drive like maniacs everywhere on cold engines, then they wonder why their USED 20+ year old car looks nothing like it did when they bought it only 5 years ago, with peeling paint, leaking oil, and sounding like a tractor lol. I basically did that with my 2nd hand 2004 Liberty (Legacy) when I was young. Don't do the same.
Yoo I bought an STI when I was nineteen as well. The turbo and head blew less than a month into ownership. When it was fixed it was a really fun car though.
spending time to get your car working great is very encouraging and fufilling a nice reliable car that never has problems is always awesome but so is finnaly getting your car to run after hours of troubleshooting is such a rush
I got WRX when i was 19, 11 months later, I traded it in to get the STI as a 20 yrs old. I'm now currently 23, with my STI paid off, and honestly I have no regrets except that I should've gotten an STI in the first place! Money will come back, but memories in your 20's with friends going to car shows are forever!
@@its_aled8950 I mean it’s personal preference, I like the VA STIs since they’re newer and easier to source parts for. It just comes down to if you’re more after the nostalgia of an older chassis, or want something with wider market support.
really refreshing to watch something this genuine on youtube. Its like a breath of fresh air compared to all the high value production, over edited videos and thumbnails who are desperate in trying to grab your attention.
Well I'm 30 but I didn't know anything about cars and got obsessed with rotary engines and bought a barely running 2004 Mazda RX8 and drove the hell out of it. Learned how to work on cars and learned how to drive a manual transmission. I'm currently pulling out the motor and I'm rebuilding it myself. Best decision I've ever made, I love every second of driving that car. Boxer engines are my second favorite engine design after rotaries, and they both have a somewhat undeserved reputation as "unreliable" engines, so I feel kinship with Subarus when I see them lol. Plus that rally legacy will always be a part of the WRX.
actually I used to hear many people say boxers can be pretty reliable as long as you don't go crazy and build it up pass 350hp but most people beat on them and the turbo probably causes them to not be as reliable as the na boxer engines
Lets go bro, rebuilding rotary engines isnt very easy neither. Youre good asf! Also i love rotary engines. I do not like, i love the rx7, rx8, mx5. Wrx´s are really cool too, even tho they have different engines, theyre really good
@@its_aled8950 Apart from being a bit low at some points, it was soft and nice, was honestly lovely to just listen to! Some mics make the audio really harsh, this wasn't that, and that's really good!
Holyshit, I haven't had fun watching such a relaxing and cool video, no bs background music while somebody talking (only birds chiming), and pure sound of this guy's understandable pain, you sir are an absolute favorite in terms of watching youtube right now. keep it up ♥
Your vids just been algorithmed to me, looks good mate. Get it running good before messing with it. Be careful with any mods insurance will shaft you and avoid the chinese stuff 👍. Subbed
@@its_aled8950 I'm just some internet mug so you've no reason to take my word for it, but I need to tell you, you've got more common sense than 90% of 19-year-olds.
You're doing good, man. And worry not. The stupid does not rub off with time. I'm 34 and bought an Audi TT 225 mk1 that's turning 25 years old this year, instead of something more recent and reliable, and here we are. Loving it. I hope this one gives you more satisfaction than headaches.
Congrats on the purchase. I got an 04 sti when i was 19. Now 22 with it paid off. Best decision ive ever made. Such a fun cars, excited to see how your adventure will continue
I’m so glad I watched this video lmfao, brought me back to old TH-cam, no gimmicks or playing up, just pure conversation. You seem like such a chill and relatable dude, bought an 89’ Camaro last year and fucking love it!
@@danizimo Happy belated Birthday! And don’t feel too bad, I’m 26 and have been driving my dad’s car for 4 years, and will probably only buy my own first car this year.
Hello mate, 20 years old and just bought a 1999 uk turbo prodrive. Funny watching this as I had similar feelings. Despite what you hear, these cars can be relatively bulletproof so long as you keep up with maintenance and don’t go sticking eBay bits on it. Enjoy it, they don’t make cars like this anymore and you’ll look back and adore the fact you owned one. Much love from Portsmouth 🙌.
Trust me, I’m keeping on top of the maintenance I genuinely want this car to last and I want to treat it good, thanks and good luck with your own subie :]
Glad your buying an older Subaru av got a SG5 Forester XT in Red manual Wrx ej205 engine aswell its been realible just needs welding like 75% of old Subaru’s stock bar Pedders suspension and a custom back box sounds like a sti gnome lol how bad was your insurance am 26 and was £850 but with a stock wrx still £1000
@@motosejid1876 thats pretty good mate a viewed a colin mcrae era GC8 uk 2000 green way gold wheels 140k £2950 ( been welded 4 times so a gave it a miss), a 2002 bugeye wrx £3500 and a blobeye for £6500 and the blobeye had a dodgy mot on it was absolutely rotten radiator was half missing subframe was a touch away from snapping in half 66k miles 1 owner so took me ages too get one this xt does need welding as i put my fingers through rear suspension turrets but it was £1750 way years mot lol project xt av spent £2500 on in august mot is out itll cost like another grand haha
Did the exact same thing. Over spring break of my college freshman year I ran off without anyone knowing and bought a GR wrx hatchback that was in shambles, I ended up buying another hatch later on cause of it. Your car sounds healthy, and you've thought things through more than i did. You're already doing great. Keep it up
One of the best car videos I've seen. Short and to the point. Video is 6 and a half minutes and not once did I want to skip through it. Nice job man :). Good luck for the future with your Subaru :)
Great stuff man, I‘m really liking the more quiet and personal style of your videos. Also, really exited for whatever sort of shenanigans this little shitbox might be up to.
Haha man. I’m almost 19 and I just purchased a 2007 wrx wagon a week ago. I still haven’t been able to drive it because of the issues I purchased it with. Almost half the price of the vehicle I have had to put into it just to be able to drive it. Hopefully in a week and with my wallet completely Drained. I should be left with a big smile on my face Driving my little wagon all over the gravel roads. Hopefully your Subaru treats you as good as you treat it! Best of luck to you man!
Good job with the honest approach to a video, very refreshing to see someone who isn't trying too hard and is just being genuine, you deserve a sub brotha
Congrads on the car at 19 your living the dream haha, The WRX does suffer from head gasket issues more than the STI, however i recommend putting a Cosworth head gasket on it and it will go forever. Forester STI owner for 7 years love it.
As a guy that's been there done that in terms of both WRX's and general life, fix it, maintain it, maybe toss an exhaust if you truly feel the need, then leave. it. alone. Just drive and enjoy. It's a good looking car, seems to be in fair shape. Get it running well and leave it alone until you find your next toy that you intend to keep even longer (you will, I promise). Dropping crazy mod money on it at this stage of your life is a waste and you'll never get the money back. Trying to resell mods when you return it to stock later nets you pennies on the dollar, just not worth the headache. An older subie motor does not need more stress in it's life and neither do you. Just my two cents. Take it as you will.
Genuinely thanks for the advice, I do want to keep it more or less stock and maybe an exhaust. I don’t want me to be the last owner of this car. But trust me I’ll try and listen to your advice.
If you don't have kids or any other major financial responsibilities, now is the perfect time to get a money pit. If not now, you may never have the chance. Take some risk, live life you're young. Within reason of course!
@@menace2society00 19 is not the perfect time to modify a money pit wrx. He has other more important things to worry about than dropping funds into that car. It's literally the worst roi you can make at any age. Seldom does anyone keep their first toy anyways.
loved this video! i'm also 19 and from the UK and i own a 2006 toyota celica GT. recently found an oil leak and a shit ton of other engine issues so currently fixing it myself. good to see someone else my age working on their car themselves. keep the videos coming !!
Quality castrol oil in the trunk, always carrying a tool chest and some jacks for the off-chance of issues. You're a solid owner, I wish longevity upon your subaru!
the first car you really want is a Honda or Toyota... it will not have any repair bill and even if it has some repairs it will be very cheap... back when i was 18 i bought a 16 year old Golf 2 Gti and that was also not the smartest, it worked decent for 2-3 years and then the Major problems started to shit on the car, Rust and the Motor started to break down..
subscribe to you and you are a real youtuber no bs ads or fumble delays/sponser straight to the point and doing the video about your experience! respect
I just turned 22 this year and own two WRXs. My first is an 02 that I purchased when I was sixteen and the second is an 04 that I purchased a couple years ago. They are lots of fun and you can learn a ton taking them apart every weekend🙄. In all seriousness, if they are well taken care of/maintained properly they can be super reliable.
Apart from very interested content of this video, I really have to point out the overall feeling from this. I just had nostalgia trip back to 2011. Keep up the good work and I wish you long drives without any future issues.
I'm 23, did the exact same thing as you SEP last year with the exact same car and 3 days after I bought it the engine blew up due to a failing oil pump, Got it rebuilt and still have it today. Happy to connect and talk about these cars, it's been a blast and I don't regret it for a second.
I mean lets be honest. Absolutely love the honesty and straighforwardness. I have my car stock as well through no choice of my own. I love hearing about your Subaru. Glad you're enjoying it. That's the most important.
Congratulations mate. The car looks actually very nice. Love the video as well. IMO do not invest much in a WRX, have fun ofcourse. if you can start modifying from STI base lateron, it will assure your investment. Additionally that exhaust pipe problem you will need to address it, due to the heat expansions putting them together later would be hectic. and these small things effect your turbo's performance and longevity. Keep it up, subscribed
I own a 07 forester sg5 2.0 litre turbo and I absolutely love the car. Only has 75,000kms and I’ve done a bunch of preventive fixes ie. heater bypass, changing the entire timing belt kit, water pump, replacing the thermostat, flushing and refilling all the fluids and the list goes on 😂. If you take care of it and keep it stock it will treat you well. Love Subaru and the Impreza thank you for keeping them going
Did the same thing at your age (V7 Prodrive) Never regretted it, created so many memories in it. Sure, it cost me some money and sleep, but a cool car makes life so much more colourful
28, got my Blobeye WRX 8 months ago. Though parts are worn and some things are going out on it, the 2.0T has been nothing but reliable for me so far in 10k miles. She has 188k now, and I swapped the front clip with a JDM Bugeye STi one with an STi wing to complete its idiocy. I regret nothing about this car. After driving plenty of fast cars in a straight line(particularly Dodges and pickup trucks), this car has been my favorite. Still stock internals(minus a muffler delete), plan to keep it that way. It's just a joy to hear and drive on a twisty backroad. My only regret is not buying one of these sooner after being blinded by muscle car/V8 bias...
Good to hear you’re enjoying it. The power that it puts out is plenty for it. Especially considering there are no good roads for exploiting anything much more powerful around here
Spectacular car for that age. I have 28 years now, got an Impreza GC8 GT with ‘07 sti spec C engine swap last year, and I love it! My dad owns a GC8 too since 2016. I had ep3 before, civic vti, saxo vts 1.6, etc, and nothing compares with owning the Subaru. Especially when you love group A cars and you’re a big fan of Colin McRae 🙏🏻 Keep going!
I bought a twin turbo legacy at 17 blew it up now it has a full 2003 sti drivetrain swap with a fully built engine and 6 speed. They can be problematic cars but it always feels homely driving one I love the way they drive so much.
Not at all into Cars. Absolutely into your videography! It fits the car, the imperfections but it delivers hard on what it is! I wish you all the fun you can have, stay safe, and I hope I get to see more of what I just saw. Fucking nice
Bought a near 40 year old Subaru at 20 years old. Best decision ever. Good video. Very enjoyed watching. Keep doing videos. I only started TH-cam a half year ago, it’s good fun.
Got my 03 at 19. It was already dyno tuned on VF48 1050cc 255 walbro 93. My most reliable vehicle ever owned. Only normal issues here and there due to aging. I love my Bugeye and wont regret keeping it as a garage queen one day.
Did the same thing when I was 19. Got a blob/gator eye WRX and immediately burnt out the clutch, lol. I learned a ton from each thing that broke or mod I did. It was a great experience. Now I'm in my 30s, and I've had a long list of different race cars, and this was the one that started it all... Good luck to everyone going through this!
i love this, im 17 and ive bought a 2000 5 door sedan civic as my first and learner car and its going great so far. im sure with a bit more equipment and a bit more experience you'll end up with some pretty quality videos
Had my '06 WRX Hawkeye since 19 like you and I'm now 23, hasn't given me any issues other than some old (probably original) O-rings that decided they wanted to be plastic instead of rubber. If you check the oil at least once a month since they do like burning it, and change it at good service intervals, you will be fine. WRXs often cop a lot of hate but they're one of the best handling cars out there. Enjoy it!
ay bro, I watch every gears and gasoline video. Im 27 now with an i30n (veloster), wish I wouldve got a WRX like you when i was 19, my roommate did and its a wicked car. take good care of her. Sick video, your presentation was really good considering your yt xp. Good luck king
Lol I did the same thing 2 years ago, I’m 21 now and bought my 2005 WRX during my sophomore year at college-don’t regret it one bit (although I should’ve gotten a manual). Since then I’ve gotten gold BBS rims, an aftermarket radio, exhaust, an air oil separator, boost/oil pressure gauge, and it’s enough for me. Assuming the previous owner took somewhat good care of the car, I think if you keep it safe and stick to reliability mods it shouldn’t give you any major issues, all I’ve had to replace is basic 20 y/o car stuff (AC condenser, radiator, headlight bulbs). Cheers m8, enjoy the car 🎉
How has the algorithm shown me your video, the moment you said you went to Aber Uni i realised that i see your car basically every week around the uni when i'm walking down to the gym or walking home, sounds great, subscribed
Currently 35, had a nightmarish rebuild title (in the States that means it was previously severely wrecked) '98 Mitsubishi GSX back in the day. Biggest pain in the ass ever but I do not regret a thing when it comes to the time I put into it, because even with all the busted knuckles and expensive fixes, it's all worth it as long as you're enjoying yourself. Car looks and sounds great, so keep it up.
Great video! It looks like a fun car to drive, sure you will have to do maintenance and repairs, but for what it's worth it's experience you will remember for the rest of your life. So try to enjoy as much as you can, cheers!
Going over the mods ''and that's it I'm done'' made me laugh, instant sub 😂 literally the same with my car, with the exception of a badly glued center cap 😂🤦♀
made the mistake at 19 and financed a brand new 2018 wrx. Great car. seriously greatest car i’ve driven, but when i went to the gas station and it cost $95 to fill every week (live in canada) that kinda blew. Miss it everyday. but love the fuel efficiency in my GTI more
I bought my first car at 16, a 2021 Subaru WRX, then I switched at 17 to a 2021 Subaru WRX STI, I honestly have no regrets with any and I love them. Great first cars, especially to learn manual.
As an enthusiastic subaru enjoyer here in the more wintery parts of the U.S, I'd like to say that you wont regret that car. Just do oil changes more often than you think, and stay ahead of the rust before it completely eats the metal off and you'll have a car that will last you a surprisingly long time. Also, love the way you've done this video. It is definitely reminiscent of old youtube. Well done!
Currently 20, Bought a 05 forester XT turbo (at 18), has the 2.5L EJ25 and as long as you stay on top of everything you will be 100% fine. Make sure to change the oil every 5000kms and don't abuse it. 90% of people that have issues with the cars are young kids that think they can rally and crash or rev them to the moon. Do your maintenance and it will treat you well. I currently just past 200000kms and although there is now a permanent check engine light it still runs as smooth as when I still got it I even have a manual swap planned for it in the coming weeks! On a side note the catalytic converter isn't on the exhaust on the underside of the car its on the downpipe just after the turbo. The Subaru rust also plagues just about any of them on the market I would say yours is pretty clean just make sure to wash in your fenders!
Last year I traded in my 2018 Ford Escape for a 2019 WRX - since then I've had to replace the clutch and do a complete rebuild of the engine due to a cracked rod - but I STILL don't regret doing it. Nothing beats zooming through the back roads at 80mph in the middle of the night. Subie family for life my man.
I used to keep my entire tool set in the trunk of my 2nd gen eclipse 😅 plus coolant, a bit of oil, extra jumper cables, spare battery leads, and all my swapped out parts. My trunk was near full but I used those tools sooo many times. Tools saved me loads of money. Car cost me a lot.
don't worry, it'll break down, and you will enjoy every minute of it even if you will hate it in the moment, my old 07 swift locked keys in the boot (even though it's not supposed to do that) and I had to break my own window, and now couple years later I miss that car so much
You’re right about the EJ205 being solid, most of the stuff online about Subaru reliability comes from badly modified EJ25s lifting head gaskets (also most of it comes from 12 year olds on instagram who don’t own a car). A stock 2 litre is really reliable as long as you keep up with maintenance.
@@its_aled8950 Just make sure to change the oil regularly and don't do anything to lean out the air fuel ratio: cold air intakes, blow off valves, aftermarket exhausts etc (you can do those things but it will require tuning by somebody who knows their way around Subarus)
@@willzibub I’m not planning on fitting a blow off valve or cold air intake however I do want to install a new exhaust and get some sports cats but I know a place that could tune it. Thanks a lot for the advice though
@@its_aled8950 Yeah putting a cat back in it is probably a good idea lol not only for AFR but also getting an MOT 🤣 Honestly if you don't do anything crazy with the exhaust you should be fine without a tune
I loved this video and being a content creator myself I understand the time put into this! I have an EZ30R H6 swapped 06 Forester, yes it’s a sh!t box makes a ton of noises etc. but I love it!
I have a 2008 outback and I love it. Drives like a Mercedes relative to my landcruiser. In my experience, it has been reliable so I guess it depends on how they're treated. Hope your wrx serves you well. Great video.
I have heard linseed oil is good for rust protection. Apparently soaks into rusted metal and prevent (slows) it from rusting further, along with protecting unrusted parts by leaving a film of oil.
@@its_aled8950 I think it's mostly for unpainted surfaces though, such as under the car. And most likely not the exhaust, probably would be a fire hazard...
Congrats on the Pos!! I bought a 2021 WRX as a FIRST car at 16 years old. I still have it and I love it, got an opportunity (worst opportunity ever) to buy a 2009 wrx and I did for 1500 with a blown engine, rebuilt the car and now I am over it they are a headache to work on at least the older ones. Other then that if you don't beat the heck out of it they are pretty reliable cars!
Currently 21, I did the same thing as you back in the day. You will absolutely regret it ❤
I’m looking forward to it >:]
@@its_aled8950 bro, the advice to give is always garage it (so paint stays fresh, and doesn't peel eventually, which it will if you park it outside perpetually). 2), ideally, you don't use it as a daily. Instead buy an old Camry or something for daily driving. And 3) just do the regular and proper car maintenance.
Now I now for most people, especially young people, having 2 cars is not possible. But it's legit the best way to extend the life of a car (you can add like 10-30 years of extended life to it by doing this), and is important for sport cars. You never see people daily driving a Skyline, or a EVO, etc etc. If your car was an STI I would 100% advise this (due to the future collector value of the cars). But a WRX less so. Anyhow, I have 2 cars, with my daily being a Camry (and will prob buy a few more cars in the future lol).
If you MUST daily it tho, then just be more strict on maintenance. More regular oil changes. And regularly check oil and other fluids yourself. And take it to a shop that knows the brand (a specialist shop - where you will pay more). Don't just take it to the generic mechanic shop that does all brands, they will 100% miss preventable problems. Once problems start compounding, that is when cars become a major headache. Also even when dailying, always garage it when not using it. And wash regularly. Do all that and you can still daily it no problem. It's actually 100% do-able and if done properly you won't have problems. Just know about Subaru's also, i.e. never ever rev hard on a cold engine, only rev remotely hard when it is fully to temp, always check the oil etc. Watch Mr Subaru also and learn about even doing some basic work or monitoring of parts yourself. Learn about common problems for your model that you should watch for (so you can catch them early), and so forth. Do all this it can last a very long time as a daily.
Most young people don't do any of this, they skip services, they delay part replacements due to lack of funds, they don't garage the car at all, they drive like maniacs everywhere on cold engines, then they wonder why their USED 20+ year old car looks nothing like it did when they bought it only 5 years ago, with peeling paint, leaking oil, and sounding like a tractor lol. I basically did that with my 2nd hand 2004 Liberty (Legacy) when I was young. Don't do the same.
I'm 23. I'm a little late but it seems like imma have to follow you two 🫡
Yoo I bought an STI when I was nineteen as well. The turbo and head blew less than a month into ownership. When it was fixed it was a really fun car though.
In just two years it made you have so much regret you're informing other people. Regret. It's what makes a subaru a subaru
No bullshit, no adds, straight to the point, and overall pleasant. It made me feel like I was watching old TH-cam -- bang on.
I’m gonna try and keep it up!
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@@its_aled8950 yes bro keep it up 💯
@@StanleyKubick1ads are also something you add to the video so he's technically right, which really now is the best kind
f'n oath, good stuff.
Not editing the fumbling of words is probably the best part about this, a very human experience awesome vid man
Thanks my dude, I was feeling a bit embarrassed about leaving that in.
@@its_aled8950banger vid
+1
If your car is old enough to share a drink with you at the pub, I'd say a boot full of emergency equipment is a bright idea.
This is what being an enthusiast is all about brother. Fun > Reliability
Of course, until it blows an engine!
i'm glad the miata is both
spending time to get your car working great is very encouraging and fufilling a nice reliable car that never has problems is always awesome but so is finnaly getting your car to run after hours of troubleshooting is such a rush
Nah @@LunaWaves
I got WRX when i was 19, 11 months later, I traded it in to get the STI as a 20 yrs old. I'm now currently 23, with my STI paid off, and honestly I have no regrets except that I should've gotten an STI in the first place! Money will come back, but memories in your 20's with friends going to car shows are forever!
I am tempted to save the money and get an Sti, I’m not gonna lie I kinda want a bugeye
@@its_aled8950 I mean it’s personal preference, I like the VA STIs since they’re newer and easier to source parts for. It just comes down to if you’re more after the nostalgia of an older chassis, or want something with wider market support.
@@awsomejoe8580 I do really like the Appeal of an old Subaru, but I’m not gonna lie, working on a new car would be lovely and with all the amenities
@its_aled8950 Im just sti swapping the drive train currently in my 2008 narrowbody wrx honestly, no regrets.
@@cstorey987Very nice!
really refreshing to watch something this genuine on youtube. Its like a breath of fresh air compared to all the high value production, over edited videos and thumbnails who are desperate in trying to grab your attention.
Thanks boss man, I’ll try and keep it up!
It's like it's 2010 again
Well I'm 30 but I didn't know anything about cars and got obsessed with rotary engines and bought a barely running 2004 Mazda RX8 and drove the hell out of it. Learned how to work on cars and learned how to drive a manual transmission. I'm currently pulling out the motor and I'm rebuilding it myself. Best decision I've ever made, I love every second of driving that car. Boxer engines are my second favorite engine design after rotaries, and they both have a somewhat undeserved reputation as "unreliable" engines, so I feel kinship with Subarus when I see them lol. Plus that rally legacy will always be a part of the WRX.
That’s epic that you’re rebuilding a Rotary yourself, that’s takes massive balls. Good luck and thanks my fellow “unreliable” car owner!
That is so dope, gives me hope
actually I used to hear many people say boxers can be pretty reliable as long as you don't go crazy and build it up pass 350hp but most people beat on them and the turbo probably causes them to not be as reliable as the na boxer engines
Lets go bro, rebuilding rotary engines isnt very easy neither. Youre good asf! Also i love rotary engines. I do not like, i love the rx7, rx8, mx5. Wrx´s are really cool too, even tho they have different engines, theyre really good
how do you learn that? I thought you either get a manual license or you dont? illegal to drive with a manual if you only have an automatic license.
Really nice camera angles bro!
Thanks, too bad the audio is shite
eh, the audio gives it a "old youtube" feel, i like it tbh@its_aled8950
@@its_aled8950 don't focus on it too much, you got plenty of future videos to improve that :)
@@its_aled8950 Apart from being a bit low at some points, it was soft and nice, was honestly lovely to just listen to!
Some mics make the audio really harsh, this wasn't that, and that's really good!
Holyshit, I haven't had fun watching such a relaxing and cool video, no bs background music while somebody talking (only birds chiming), and pure sound of this guy's understandable pain, you sir are an absolute favorite in terms of watching youtube right now. keep it up ♥
Glad you enjoyed, thanks for the encouragement!
This is the funniest car video I've seen in a while, keep at it bruv
Thanks boss
Your vids just been algorithmed to me, looks good mate. Get it running good before messing with it. Be careful with any mods insurance will shaft you and avoid the chinese stuff 👍. Subbed
Thanks for the advice, I’m super fucking terrified of touching the engine until I know it ain’t gonna break
@@its_aled8950 I'm just some internet mug so you've no reason to take my word for it, but I need to tell you, you've got more common sense than 90% of 19-year-olds.
You're doing good, man.
And worry not. The stupid does not rub off with time.
I'm 34 and bought an Audi TT 225 mk1 that's turning 25 years old this year, instead of something more recent and reliable, and here we are.
Loving it.
I hope this one gives you more satisfaction than headaches.
I hope so too, good luck with the tt
Congrats on the purchase. I got an 04 sti when i was 19. Now 22 with it paid off. Best decision ive ever made. Such a fun cars, excited to see how your adventure will continue
Very nice, would love an Sti and thanks a lot!
I’m so glad I watched this video lmfao, brought me back to old TH-cam, no gimmicks or playing up, just pure conversation. You seem like such a chill and relatable dude, bought an 89’ Camaro last year and fucking love it!
Ooo, very nice. Good god that Camaro is about 15 years older than me
21 years old, no car yet. I'll come back here in about 5 years and post what's changed
Please do, good luck
Any updates 2 weeks later??
@@Pheer777 yes. Now it's 22 years old and still no car yet.
@@danizimo Happy belated Birthday! And don’t feel too bad, I’m 26 and have been driving my dad’s car for 4 years, and will probably only buy my own first car this year.
Only buy a car If you See the need for IT. Dont buy IT so you can Drive to the vacation once a year.
Hello mate, 20 years old and just bought a 1999 uk turbo prodrive. Funny watching this as I had similar feelings. Despite what you hear, these cars can be relatively bulletproof so long as you keep up with maintenance and don’t go sticking eBay bits on it. Enjoy it, they don’t make cars like this anymore and you’ll look back and adore the fact you owned one. Much love from Portsmouth 🙌.
Trust me, I’m keeping on top of the maintenance I genuinely want this car to last and I want to treat it good, thanks and good luck with your own subie :]
Glad your buying an older Subaru av got a SG5 Forester XT in Red manual Wrx ej205 engine aswell its been realible just needs welding like 75% of old Subaru’s stock bar Pedders suspension and a custom back box sounds like a sti gnome lol how bad was your insurance am 26 and was £850 but with a stock wrx still £1000
@@andrewjohnson7960 at 20 it was 1600 for the year. In todays climate, not an awful price
@@motosejid1876 thats pretty good mate a viewed a colin mcrae era GC8 uk 2000 green way gold wheels 140k £2950 ( been welded 4 times so a gave it a miss), a 2002 bugeye wrx £3500 and a blobeye for £6500 and the blobeye had a dodgy mot on it was absolutely rotten radiator was half missing subframe was a touch away from snapping in half 66k miles 1 owner so took me ages too get one this xt does need welding as i put my fingers through rear suspension turrets but it was £1750 way years mot lol project xt av spent £2500 on in august mot is out itll cost like another grand haha
Did the exact same thing. Over spring break of my college freshman year I ran off without anyone knowing and bought a GR wrx hatchback that was in shambles, I ended up buying another hatch later on cause of it. Your car sounds healthy, and you've thought things through more than i did. You're already doing great. Keep it up
Thanks a bunch, I’m really hoping I can take care of it. Love to hear from a fellow Subaru owner ;]
This is such a unique type of video that I love to see. So raw and unfiltered.
Thanks a lot!
One of the best car videos I've seen. Short and to the point. Video is 6 and a half minutes and not once did I want to skip through it. Nice job man :). Good luck for the future with your Subaru :)
Thanks my dude, really glad you enjoyed it!
Great stuff man, I‘m really liking the more quiet and personal style of your videos. Also, really exited for whatever sort of shenanigans this little shitbox might be up to.
Thanks a lot my dude
Haha man. I’m almost 19 and I just purchased a 2007 wrx wagon a week ago. I still haven’t been able to drive it because of the issues I purchased it with. Almost half the price of the vehicle I have had to put into it just to be able to drive it. Hopefully in a week and with my wallet completely Drained. I should be left with a big smile on my face Driving my little wagon all over the gravel roads. Hopefully your Subaru treats you as good as you treat it! Best of luck to you man!
Good luck my dude, I hope you’re able to enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!
Good job with the honest approach to a video, very refreshing to see someone who isn't trying too hard and is just being genuine, you deserve a sub brotha
I appreciate that!
I love this video!!! Keep it up, looking forward to seeing how your channel grows
Congrads on the car at 19 your living the dream haha, The WRX does suffer from head gasket issues more than the STI, however i recommend putting a Cosworth head gasket on it and it will go forever. Forester STI owner for 7 years love it.
Thanks for the tip, I’ll look into it. always nice to hear from another Subaru owner :]
As a guy that's been there done that in terms of both WRX's and general life, fix it, maintain it, maybe toss an exhaust if you truly feel the need, then leave. it. alone. Just drive and enjoy. It's a good looking car, seems to be in fair shape. Get it running well and leave it alone until you find your next toy that you intend to keep even longer (you will, I promise). Dropping crazy mod money on it at this stage of your life is a waste and you'll never get the money back. Trying to resell mods when you return it to stock later nets you pennies on the dollar, just not worth the headache. An older subie motor does not need more stress in it's life and neither do you. Just my two cents. Take it as you will.
Genuinely thanks for the advice, I do want to keep it more or less stock and maybe an exhaust. I don’t want me to be the last owner of this car. But trust me I’ll try and listen to your advice.
If you don't have kids or any other major financial responsibilities, now is the perfect time to get a money pit. If not now, you may never have the chance. Take some risk, live life you're young. Within reason of course!
@@menace2society00 19 is not the perfect time to modify a money pit wrx. He has other more important things to worry about than dropping funds into that car. It's literally the worst roi you can make at any age. Seldom does anyone keep their first toy anyways.
loved this video! i'm also 19 and from the UK and i own a 2006 toyota celica GT. recently found an oil leak and a shit ton of other engine issues so currently fixing it myself. good to see someone else my age working on their car themselves. keep the videos coming !!
It’s always good to hear others around my age doing the same.
great video and good luck with that subaru man i pray for you and i wish you the best of luck 🙏
Great job! I love the fact there was absolutely no exhaust actually coming out of the tailpipe. "Slight exhaust leak..." 🤣
Right?!
19 and already a second car? What?
Some people have a lot of money.
I’m very fortunate, my job pays we well.
19 here, I've owned 3 (in hindsight the second one was a mistake)
Your video got randomly recommended to me and i absolutely loved it 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Keep us updated on the head gasket
Haha, will do and im glad you enjoyed!
Love this style of video brother, sick car too! Looking forward to more vids!
Appreciate it!
Quality castrol oil in the trunk, always carrying a tool chest and some jacks for the off-chance of issues. You're a solid owner, I wish longevity upon your subaru!
Thanks a lot, I wish for the longevity too!
the first car you really want is a Honda or Toyota... it will not have any repair bill and even if it has some repairs it will be very cheap... back when i was 18 i bought a 16 year old Golf 2 Gti and that was also not the smartest, it worked decent for 2-3 years and then the Major problems started to shit on the car, Rust and the Motor started to break down..
Yeah, but you forget I’m a moron. Thanks for the advice though!
Glad youtube recommended this, always good to see people enjoying subarus! Good camera angles and filming!
Much appreciated!
Great video man, i love the birds in the background, it adds a comfy atmosphere, keep it up!!!
Appreciate it, I assure you the birds are paid actors
Awesome, just got a 2004 as well! Best of luck with it, if you take good care of it they can prove to be very fun and quite reliable!
Thanks, you too!
i want this car so bad, amazing video btw i fw with this type hard, keep it up ❤
Seems like you could get a good side hustle going with this channel. Good chill video
Haha, I wish. Thanks a lot!
subscribe to you and you are a real youtuber no bs ads or fumble delays/sponser straight to the point and doing the video about your experience! respect
I just turned 22 this year and own two WRXs. My first is an 02 that I purchased when I was sixteen and the second is an 04 that I purchased a couple years ago. They are lots of fun and you can learn a ton taking them apart every weekend🙄. In all seriousness, if they are well taken care of/maintained properly they can be super reliable.
Let’s hope so!
Apart from very interested content of this video, I really have to point out the overall feeling from this. I just had nostalgia trip back to 2011. Keep up the good work and I wish you long drives without any future issues.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
I'm 23, did the exact same thing as you SEP last year with the exact same car and 3 days after I bought it the engine blew up due to a failing oil pump, Got it rebuilt and still have it today.
Happy to connect and talk about these cars, it's been a blast and I don't regret it for a second.
Lovely hearing from other Subaru owners
I mean lets be honest. Absolutely love the honesty and straighforwardness. I have my car stock as well through no choice of my own. I love hearing about your Subaru. Glad you're enjoying it. That's the most important.
I appreciate it, thanks for watching!
I have no idea why this video was suggested to me, but it's just so genuine. Keep it up, you're gonna go places on TH-cam.
Congratulations mate. The car looks actually very nice. Love the video as well. IMO do not invest much in a WRX, have fun ofcourse. if you can start modifying from STI base lateron, it will assure your investment. Additionally that exhaust pipe problem you will need to address it, due to the heat expansions putting them together later would be hectic. and these small things effect your turbo's performance and longevity. Keep it up, subscribed
Thanks boss, I’m not planning on modifying this too much, maybe a new exhaust
This gives me pre-2012 YT vibes: real, unfiltered, personable and authentic. Love it!
I’m glad you enjoyed
I own a 07 forester sg5 2.0 litre turbo and I absolutely love the car. Only has 75,000kms and I’ve done a bunch of preventive fixes ie. heater bypass, changing the entire timing belt kit, water pump, replacing the thermostat, flushing and refilling all the fluids and the list goes on 😂. If you take care of it and keep it stock it will treat you well. Love Subaru and the Impreza thank you for keeping them going
Did the same thing at your age (V7 Prodrive) Never regretted it, created so many memories in it. Sure, it cost me some money and sleep, but a cool car makes life so much more colourful
I do like how you kept it natural and all. Cool video man keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
28, got my Blobeye WRX 8 months ago. Though parts are worn and some things are going out on it, the 2.0T has been nothing but reliable for me so far in 10k miles. She has 188k now, and I swapped the front clip with a JDM Bugeye STi one with an STi wing to complete its idiocy.
I regret nothing about this car. After driving plenty of fast cars in a straight line(particularly Dodges and pickup trucks), this car has been my favorite. Still stock internals(minus a muffler delete), plan to keep it that way. It's just a joy to hear and drive on a twisty backroad.
My only regret is not buying one of these sooner after being blinded by muscle car/V8 bias...
Good to hear you’re enjoying it. The power that it puts out is plenty for it. Especially considering there are no good roads for exploiting anything much more powerful around here
Honestly your not a moron this car will teach a lot and yes it might breakdown time to time but ITS yours and it makes you happy. Good job man
Nah bro, the video quality is so damn nice! Keep doing what you're doing bro, you can go places.
Thanks boss, I’ll try my best
Spectacular car for that age. I have 28 years now, got an Impreza GC8 GT with ‘07 sti spec C engine swap last year, and I love it!
My dad owns a GC8 too since 2016.
I had ep3 before, civic vti, saxo vts 1.6, etc, and nothing compares with owning the Subaru. Especially when you love group A cars and you’re a big fan of Colin McRae 🙏🏻
Keep going!
I feel like I’ve got the Subaru bug now that’s gonna be really hard to get out!
ur such a cool and funny dude, keep up the content the ride is sick asf
Thanks boss man!
I bought a twin turbo legacy at 17 blew it up now it has a full 2003 sti drivetrain swap with a fully built engine and 6 speed. They can be problematic cars but it always feels homely driving one I love the way they drive so much.
Not at all into Cars. Absolutely into your videography! It fits the car, the imperfections but it delivers hard on what it is! I wish you all the fun you can have, stay safe, and I hope I get to see more of what I just saw. Fucking nice
Nice car for first time y know it's a good idea bro. Wish y goodluck and in future bought a new Impreza wrx 2024 . good luck
Bought a near 40 year old Subaru at 20 years old. Best decision ever. Good video. Very enjoyed watching. Keep doing videos. I only started TH-cam a half year ago, it’s good fun.
Thanks, will do!
Got my 03 at 19. It was already dyno tuned on VF48 1050cc 255 walbro 93. My most reliable vehicle ever owned. Only normal issues here and there due to aging. I love my Bugeye and wont regret keeping it as a garage queen one day.
Love hearing from a fellow Subaru owner !
Did the same thing when I was 19. Got a blob/gator eye WRX and immediately burnt out the clutch, lol. I learned a ton from each thing that broke or mod I did. It was a great experience. Now I'm in my 30s, and I've had a long list of different race cars, and this was the one that started it all...
Good luck to everyone going through this!
Haha, hopefully my Wrx adventure will be as fruitful. Thanks!
Love the subie bruv... Can't wait to see what you do with it!
Thanks bossman
i love this, im 17 and ive bought a 2000 5 door sedan civic as my first and learner car and its going great so far. im sure with a bit more equipment and a bit more experience you'll end up with some pretty quality videos
Thanks boss, good luck with your driving!
Had my '06 WRX Hawkeye since 19 like you and I'm now 23, hasn't given me any issues other than some old (probably original) O-rings that decided they wanted to be plastic instead of rubber. If you check the oil at least once a month since they do like burning it, and change it at good service intervals, you will be fine. WRXs often cop a lot of hate but they're one of the best handling cars out there. Enjoy it!
I do genuinely enjoy driving it, I am constantly checking the oil levels cause and thanks for the advice
Old youtube vibes. Glad the algorithm pushed this video to me! Nice WRX - looks great in silver.
TH-cam recommended me this and i don't regret watching! Good luck with the car :D
Awesome! Thank you!
ay bro, I watch every gears and gasoline video. Im 27 now with an i30n (veloster), wish I wouldve got a WRX like you when i was 19, my roommate did and its a wicked car. take good care of her. Sick video, your presentation was really good considering your yt xp. Good luck king
Thanks a lot, I’m going to try my best!
Great video, awesome speaking for such a young fella. Keep going mate 👌🏻
Much appreciated, will try and get a bit more comfortable behind the camera
You're a legend man what a car to have at any age let alone 19
Lol I did the same thing 2 years ago, I’m 21 now and bought my 2005 WRX during my sophomore year at college-don’t regret it one bit (although I should’ve gotten a manual). Since then I’ve gotten gold BBS rims, an aftermarket radio, exhaust, an air oil separator, boost/oil pressure gauge, and it’s enough for me. Assuming the previous owner took somewhat good care of the car, I think if you keep it safe and stick to reliability mods it shouldn’t give you any major issues, all I’ve had to replace is basic 20 y/o car stuff (AC condenser, radiator, headlight bulbs). Cheers m8, enjoy the car 🎉
Thanks a lot, good to hear from a fellow Subaru owner. I’m planning to more or less keep it stock!
nice title bro, imma sub and add this to my watch later cause i’m half asleep and my internet’s shit
How has the algorithm shown me your video, the moment you said you went to Aber Uni i realised that i see your car basically every week around the uni when i'm walking down to the gym or walking home, sounds great, subscribed
Shit, such a small world. Kinda mad that my videos got enough views now that people from aber have seen it now. Thanks for watching
Currently 35, had a nightmarish rebuild title (in the States that means it was previously severely wrecked) '98 Mitsubishi GSX back in the day. Biggest pain in the ass ever but I do not regret a thing when it comes to the time I put into it, because even with all the busted knuckles and expensive fixes, it's all worth it as long as you're enjoying yourself. Car looks and sounds great, so keep it up.
I hope I won’t get unmotivated and love it throughout
@@its_aled8950 take breaks if you can, lol. Helps save your sanity and your wallet
Great video!
It looks like a fun car to drive, sure you will have to do maintenance and repairs,
but for what it's worth it's experience you will remember for the rest of your life. So try to enjoy as much as you can, cheers!
Thanks man, really appreciate it. Will try and enjoy it to the best of my ability
Going over the mods ''and that's it I'm done'' made me laugh, instant sub 😂 literally the same with my car, with the exception of a badly glued center cap 😂🤦♀
I’m glad I gave you a laugh, good luck with yours
made the mistake at 19 and financed a brand new 2018 wrx. Great car. seriously greatest car i’ve driven, but when i went to the gas station and it cost $95 to fill every week (live in canada) that kinda blew. Miss it everyday. but love the fuel efficiency in my GTI more
I bought my first car at 16, a 2021 Subaru WRX, then I switched at 17 to a 2021 Subaru WRX STI, I honestly have no regrets with any and I love them. Great first cars, especially to learn manual.
Good to hear from a fellow subaru owner!
As an enthusiastic subaru enjoyer here in the more wintery parts of the U.S, I'd like to say that you wont regret that car. Just do oil changes more often than you think, and stay ahead of the rust before it completely eats the metal off and you'll have a car that will last you a surprisingly long time. Also, love the way you've done this video. It is definitely reminiscent of old youtube. Well done!
Thanks for the advice, I do need to address the rust. I’m glad you enjoyed it
The scenery goes hard, very aesthetic camera work.
Thanks a lot, I tried my best to make up for lack of personality and mic quality with it.,
Currently 20, Bought a 05 forester XT turbo (at 18), has the 2.5L EJ25 and as long as you stay on top of everything you will be 100% fine. Make sure to change the oil every 5000kms and don't abuse it. 90% of people that have issues with the cars are young kids that think they can rally and crash or rev them to the moon. Do your maintenance and it will treat you well. I currently just past 200000kms and although there is now a permanent check engine light it still runs as smooth as when I still got it I even have a manual swap planned for it in the coming weeks!
On a side note the catalytic converter isn't on the exhaust on the underside of the car its on the downpipe just after the turbo. The Subaru rust also plagues just about any of them on the market I would say yours is pretty clean just make sure to wash in your fenders!
Sure thing!
Looks really mint honestly, love the vibe of the video.
Peace sign from a '98 civic owner
Thanks a lot bossman
Love the video, reminds me of an off brand top gear
nice video, its well made for a first time. not boring either, hope you can continiue!
Thanks, ill try my best
Last year I traded in my 2018 Ford Escape for a 2019 WRX - since then I've had to replace the clutch and do a complete rebuild of the engine due to a cracked rod - but I STILL don't regret doing it. Nothing beats zooming through the back roads at 80mph in the middle of the night. Subie family for life my man.
love the little spool at the end
*Turbo noises*
love the video! keep it up! ill keep coming back and watching! my best friend has a bug eye and I am also in love with that car lmao.
Thanks my dude!
honestly this was a great video, subscribed :)
I appreciate it!
I used to keep my entire tool set in the trunk of my 2nd gen eclipse 😅 plus coolant, a bit of oil, extra jumper cables, spare battery leads, and all my swapped out parts. My trunk was near full but I used those tools sooo many times. Tools saved me loads of money. Car cost me a lot.
Pfft, I think they're a requirement in an old car at this point.
Bought my GR STI in January. Couple of teething problems but got a great deal and it's awesome.
Great to hear!
this video was very entertaining! best of luck to you!
Thank you! You too!
don't worry, it'll break down, and you will enjoy every minute of it even if you will hate it in the moment, my old 07 swift locked keys in the boot (even though it's not supposed to do that) and I had to break my own window, and now couple years later I miss that car so much
Good roads around your uni mate. Keeping your licence will be the main challenge!
It is quite difficult
Bought my 06 wrx wagon at 18, I’m 19 now and 1 year into ownership and I love the thing. Now I just need more Subarus
Haha, sounds like an addiction to me
You’re right about the EJ205 being solid, most of the stuff online about Subaru reliability comes from badly modified EJ25s lifting head gaskets (also most of it comes from 12 year olds on instagram who don’t own a car). A stock 2 litre is really reliable as long as you keep up with maintenance.
I’ll make sure to keep up with the maintenance then!
@@its_aled8950 Just make sure to change the oil regularly and don't do anything to lean out the air fuel ratio: cold air intakes, blow off valves, aftermarket exhausts etc (you can do those things but it will require tuning by somebody who knows their way around Subarus)
@@willzibub I’m not planning on fitting a blow off valve or cold air intake however I do want to install a new exhaust and get some sports cats but I know a place that could tune it. Thanks a lot for the advice though
@@its_aled8950 Yeah putting a cat back in it is probably a good idea lol not only for AFR but also getting an MOT 🤣 Honestly if you don't do anything crazy with the exhaust you should be fine without a tune
I loved this video and being a content creator myself I understand the time put into this!
I have an EZ30R H6 swapped 06 Forester, yes it’s a sh!t box makes a ton of noises etc. but I love it!
That sounds fucking sick
enjoy it bro. im 30 now, but i also had that car at 19. it was alot of fun. and your video made me laugh. cheers from pennsylvania
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Glad you enjoyed it!
I have a 2008 outback and I love it. Drives like a Mercedes relative to my landcruiser. In my experience, it has been reliable so I guess it depends on how they're treated. Hope your wrx serves you well. Great video.
Thanks a lot my dude!
This is my comfort zone! Thank you!
I’m glad, thanks for watching
I have heard linseed oil is good for rust protection. Apparently soaks into rusted metal and prevent (slows) it from rusting further, along with protecting unrusted parts by leaving a film of oil.
Will look into it, thanks for the advice!
@@its_aled8950 I think it's mostly for unpainted surfaces though, such as under the car.
And most likely not the exhaust, probably would be a fire hazard...
Congrats on the Pos!! I bought a 2021 WRX as a FIRST car at 16 years old. I still have it and I love it, got an opportunity (worst opportunity ever) to buy a 2009 wrx and I did for 1500 with a blown engine, rebuilt the car and now I am over it they are a headache to work on at least the older ones. Other then that if you don't beat the heck out of it they are pretty reliable cars!
Right on!
Congratulations on having a rich dad 😂 so talented