@@Ed_370z I can’t really speak for the STI because I’ve never really driven one. (I drove my friend’s 2021 STI for a very brief moment so I can’t provide a good comparison). What I can say though is that my WRX has been a very fun and reliable daily driver so far! From what I’ve heard, FA24 platform has been improved with stronger internals(?) so the engine is allegedly more reliable than its predecessors. Only time will tell of course since the FA24 platform is still fairly new. One thing I’ve personally experienced is the new WRX’s tuning potential. I threw on an ETS intake and got it etuned by Dmann and the power gains/torque gains are definitely remarkable! My WRX is estimated to make around 323 WHP just from the intake and tune and I can definitely feel the power gains, that’s a 52 hp gain from the factory 271hp!! This isn’t to say that the factory 271 HP is terrible. In fact, even bone stock, the car was very fun to drive and had a lot of power to give and feel! (this is coming from someone who used to daily drive a 2019 Mustang GT). Honestly, in some aspects, this car is more fun to drive than my late Mustang, especially when you’re handling tight corners and rain! The car just feels so… safe and glued to the ground that you always feel in control. She’s been running flawlessly at 20k miles and I haven’t had any issues with the car except the infotainment which bugs out from time to time ie. laggy, crashes, freezes, etc, usually happens in extreme temperatures. One other thing is the transmission and the shifter slop. Sometimes downshifting to 2nd gear does not feel too good, it goes in a little rough. 3rd gear also feels a little crunchy from time to time which is sketch. Definitely gotta keep an eye on the transmission! (Thank god it’s a manual, cheaper) Heard the tranny sucks but even with that, only time will tell! I did buy a Cobb shift stop but I haven’t installed it yet (been lazy)! I think when it comes to WRX/STIs, the safest bet is to buy a brand new car with just you as the owner than to buy a used rally car that has potentially been used and abused like crazy by the previous owner, not keeping up with maintenance or going through the proper break in period! You just never know, you can’t trust that people haven’t driven their cars like absolute maniacs before selling them. In conclusion, I’d say go for the new WRX, especially given the fact that a used 2021 STI is around the same price as a brand new 2024 WRX Limited ~$37k. I think it’s a no brainer to buy a WRX new for the same price as a used STI! Just the safer choice all around. Then, if you want more performance just save some money and start modding it, I think the new WRX is definitely the perfect tuner’s car.

@@Ed_370z one other thing to note, I’ve heard this car can burn a lot of oil even at low mileage (owner’s manual says up to 1 quart can be lost between oil changes) however, I haven’t had that issue yet, maybe it is there but I just don’t know because I switch my oil out every 3k miles! Whether it’s the WRX or STI, make sure to always keep up with maintenance. These cars can only be reliable if you do regular oil changes and follow the maintenance intervals. You can’t treat them like a Toyota or Honda and expect the car to still be running reliably.

@@noondu thanks

Hang in there.

@@aireydc ty 🙏

I'm in med school too! I'm fortunate that I was able to get this car before I started

I’m a 4th year with one, granted I worked like 7 days a week during 2020-2021 to afford it 😂 with decent credit the loan won’t be much, you could get away with some weekend job and find one. Granted you won’t sleep much

@@Augie.. Lmao I'm on 4.5 hours of sleep today

bruh

Sports cars can be grocery go getters too 😊

LOLOL so true

@@randomtripswithme aww thanks boss

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Not a phone, mini go 3 clipped onto the hat I’m wearing 😊

@@noondu I forget people record I guezze the drive to places. Crazy world we live in n u people who don't know how to drive make it crazier. Only 🫵🏽can prevent forest fires so buckle up n remember if ur not 1st ur lazt.

It’s a mini go 3 clipped onto my hat

This needs to be implemented into everyone's brains. MOVE OVER. Stop policing the left lane. Let the cops do it.

It's only ok to brake the law if I say it is. Then u can only brake the law to the extent I say is ok. Can't stand them type of people n then cry about everything n everyone else.