2015 Subaru WRX 6M 200,000 mile review!!

[@jonathanboring3286]

See photos of intake/clutch etc at this link: www.reddit.com/r/WRX/comments/etj8zd/200k_mile_2015_wrx_fa20_6spd_intakeclutch_photos/?

[@nuclearchris832]

I don’t know . But those intakes don’t look bad at all. I could be wrong

[@jonathanboring3286]

@@nuclearchris832 top right pre blast.

[@pogtuber5146]

Looks pretty good all things considered. My bearing is already squeaking but I'm under 60k miles so I'll be getting it replaced as defective

[@devinlarkin4500]

This is crazy! A car that people always says is unreliable!! Just shows if you take care of your car, it will take care of you!! I’m looking for one right now! Will you get another?

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

Did you reach higher mileage since the video was posted? I'm curious!

[@shredgardo]

people will completely disregard a maintenance schedule and call a car unreliable. it’s really this simple people just take good care of your cars!!

[@somersfamily]

Well I do mine every time it calls for it and I've had 4 tob replaced , my rack had internal failure and I have 46k on it . So to each their own lol

[@abrahamhiraldo8139]

Bro his car is stock. It’s not that hard taking care of a stock car. My wrx has 350wph and it takes more maintenance than a stock car. The engine of these cars are like glass.

[@mazpr2025]

Not really.am in the market to buy a used WRX, 2013/2015, most have oil leaks from the head gaskets, broken cv boots, a handful had wheel bearings noise... so yeah, WRX is just the Japanese version of BMW money pit

[@Rumblefan]

@@mazpr2025 I’ve owned 2 wrxs and an sti. My dad has owned 3 bmws and my sister just bought a bmw. My subarus have needed more frequent repairs than the bmws. They really are money pits, at least when you buy them used. I have no experience with how reliable they are if bought new, cause all mine have been 02-04. Oh and I never had any head gaskets go, but my passenger side valve cover gasket went on my old bugeye, and 3 different coolant hose clamps all snapped on different occasions, and of course my cv boots ended up splitting as well all on this one car. That thing has leaked oil, coolant, and grease. No leaks on the other two, however my sti burns oil.

[@anthonyhernandez6477]

@@somersfamily yeah his car is bone stock tho and im sure he isn't pushing it in any ways you are lol

[@pcarobsessed9778]

Subaru should contact this guy and reward him.

[@captainskater8047]

And give em a hat

[@landofsyn2980]

Be surprised how many customers have vehicles like this.... he isn’t that rare lol

[@KK-tt6ui]

@@captainskater8047 lol

[@shadowthesi]

Why? If a car can’t make it 200,000 miles that’s pretty sad.

[@shadowthesi]

@@landofsyn2980 huh? What are you on about?

[@SirLongfootBigNose]

As a fellow Subaru owner I don't see how Subaru hasn't already sent this guy a hat

[@jacksizzle6250]

About to get my first Wrx for commuting on Monday! 2020 25,000 miles.get this guy a hat!! Thanks for the vid. Makes me feel more confident in this thanggg

[@michaelnichols7092]

Youre a legend this is awesome to hear I have a 2020 hoping this engine lasts me a long time

[@adriennecarrasco37]

I recently got a 2020 and hoping for the same. Just don't slack on maintenance and it should all be good. This guy is proof, "maintenance like clockwork". Subarus can't take as much neglect and abuse as Hondas and Toyotas but are very reliable cars. Maintenance is the key.

[@taylorlatch2635]

Cacao Scotti does yours knock out of 1st gear randomly on deceleration? Mine has done it since I bought it haha, randomly

[@0xsergy]

@@adriennecarrasco37 what do you mean by maintenance? Just regular oil changes or do you mean something beyond that only applies to Subaru?

[@BlackWat3rGTR]

@@0xsergy download the dealer service interval from your local Subaru dealerships woodie website. Tells you everything that's checked/replaced and at what mileage.

[@0xsergy]

@@BlackWat3rGTR I'm aware mate. I mean real world. Manual recommendations tend to be way too frequent.

[@Khaliq_Esaw]

GIVE THIS MAN A HAT DAMN IT

[@codydakota95]

158k on my 2016 wrx 6mt...I agree, Subaru knocked it out of the park. It’s my first import and has been the best car I’ve owned. I was a Ford guy before, and I work for Lincoln, but I am definitely now a Subaru “fan boy”. This car is very well-rounded. Perfect blend of performance and economy with all year drivability. Easy to maintain too. I do all of the work on mine and everything is so easy to get to. The engineers at Subaru really thought of the consumer with this car. The glass and front on mine have seen better days and I unfortunately had to replace my trans due to a throw out bearing exploding and badly damaging the original trans. I don’t blame Subaru for this, I was hard on the car...but damn she’s taken a beating. Great review, hopefully when I hit 200k I can do something similar!

[@betterthantelevision5027]

Is yours tuned or anything? I just purchased a 16 wrx with 100k miles. Bone stock. Not sure if I should risk tuning it

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

@@betterthantelevision5027 It depends. Internals on an FA are not made to get over 300 horses. Could it stand it? Sure, but won't be as reliable... And things like popcorn tunes are just bad That being said I'm putting UEL headers on mine and a small tune, so the headers get along well with the engine, only marginal power gains.

[@fa20ty]

129K on my 2016

[@19Herofade92]

@@lecoureurdesbois86 UEL headers actually lower HP 12-17 hp. Sorry to burst your bubble. Partly why the 2015+ model has a bump in HP increase from previous gens is due to the equal length headers they put on the car. Although some prefer the hp loss for the official Subie rumble. To each their own.

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

@@19Herofade92 It's not about the design, it's about restriction. If you have aftermarket UEL headers it's going to have better air flow than stock EL ones, more power. If you put aftermarket EL on an STI, it's also going to have better airflow than the stock UEL, because better air flow, less restriction. The EJ having the turbo on the side means UEL makes shorter way to exhaust gasses to the turbo, which means it begins to boost faster than EL. On the FA, the turbo isn't on the side, so it doesn't matter and going UEL isn't going to make it spool faster since the turbo remains in the middle, it's just for the cool sound and you will get some minimal gains from better flow. Putting EL on an STI is the same as putting an UEL on a WRX: you're just making one of the sides have longer header pipes. The increase of power from the previous generation might be due to the fact that it is a completely new engine with better technology and tuning, and not just going EL, don't you think? "Sorry to burst your bubble"

[@kangshi12]

send his man a hat for gods sakes, he pretty much deserves it by now

[@andrebryan3551]

Good to see this! I'm sitting at 172,000 on my 2015 wrx. Proof of a solid motor. Thanks for posting.

[@Fret6]

How is it holding up still?

[@delaneyschafer2110]

I own a 2018 wrx and it's been by far the most reliable car I've ever owned. Regular maintenance and basic common knowledge of the vehicle will go a long way when it comes to longevity of a vehicle.

[@amandawashburn5337]

Almost to 160k on my 2015. Glad to see I'm not the only one that enjoys driving their cars.

[@HyunRalphJeong]

I have the same year and trim. 150k and no engine issues. Had to replace the clutch and radiator around 130 and an odd one, my gear lever shaft broke(apparently that’s a common issue) and yeah, the AC unit isn’t great and mine failed a lot earlier but no other major problems.

[@kyleegan1201]

Currently leasing a 2021 WRX. After watching this I have confidence in buying it out at the end. Thank you!

[@sylmarportillo2572]

AMAZING !!!! i have a Lifted 2014 STI sedan with 84000 , and still running strong....... someone send this man a hat!!!!!

[@chrisco0108]

I have always been a biased honda boy. I recently got a 2016 Subaru Levorg with 40,000 KMS (we use KMS in the Philippines) and have fallen in love with the car. Been doing a lot of research since I do not know the ins and outs of this vehicle and have been worried with reliability concerns. I am getting more confidence now after watching your video. Thanks

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

This is actually a nice review, thank you. It lets people know that the WRX is like the rest of the Subaru lineup - fairly reliable and does not need a lot of repairs. That is good to know. My last car was a 2006 Saab 9-3 that I sold at 190,000 miles after 12 years - still running today with 225,000 and a second owner. The seat bolster wore out at 175,000 miles and I replaced it at a upholster shop but that was really it. Seats do show signs of wear at 200,000 so that is not a big deal. Thank you for doing this.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

@@amuroray88 Thanks, appreciate it. I assume you have the stick and not the automatic. My concern is while I like the stick, my wife won't drive it and at times - she needs to. So I am forced to get the automatic...

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

@@amuroray88 Great to know. How much mileage so far do you have with that setup? What year? Thank you again!

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

@@amuroray88 Okay, thank you! Most cars don't have issues up to 100,000 today, but it is good to see that this is also following the norm. Appreciate it. Will be buying a car in about 18 month to two years and this is going to be one of the definite possibilities as I plan to allow my twins to drive a 2013 Subaru Legacy which by then should have 150,000 miles on it and I will need another car.

[@shamwaymoonyos9578]

Wow plenty of miles on it! I have a 2015 Subaru WRX Premium as well but with 71K miles on it. I live in NY state. However, mine is modded. Things to note: --Car is a 2015 Subaru WRX Premium 6-Speed manual --As of this writing the car has close to 71K miles on it --Her name is Julie :) --From factory I got front and rear weathertech mats for a good price --From factory I got a STi short throw shifter --I've had multiple Blackstone lab results on my motor oil and it proves to hold up very well. I have been constantly using magnetic oil drain plugs for a while to catch any extra metal parts the filter doesn't get to/misses Motor Oil Used: --Motul 8100 X-Clean EFE 5W-30 Synthetic oil Front and Rear Diff fluid Used: --Motul Gear 300 Fully Synthetic Gearbox Oil - 75W90 Performance mods: --IAG TGV Delete --EGR delete (may be IAG but not sure. They all seem of similar quality anyway so doesn't seem to matter) --Invidia 2015+ WRX J-Pipe/Downpipe (High-flow CAT) coupled with Corsa Catback muffler. I believe it is 3" piping --IAG AOS street version --COBB intake --Perrin Pitch Stop --Cobb 3-Port Boost Control Solenoid --Process West top mounted Verticooler --SouthBend Clutch Stage 2 Daily. Stock flywheel. Was resurfaced. Clutch and fork were done by my Tuner along with a Walnut blasting at around 45K miles. --Verus Clutch fork and ball --JR Tuned at PrimeMotoring on Dyno on 93 Octane --Premium Dimpled & Slotted Brake Rotors (#RB-47032) --Front Akebono ACT1078 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set --Rear Akebono ACT1114 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set --Bled brakes using Motul (2 Pack) 100950 100% Synthetic Brake Dot 5.1 Brake Fluid 1/2 Liter or 500 ml Non-Performance mods: --Mid range hornblasters. I have a stock Subaru fog light switch going to 40 amp relay from old fog light set for the compressor in trunk. Horns are in bumper. Hooked with a 3 way switch to go from stock horns to train horn. Looks pretty stealthy in the car. Pain to install (neatly) and get working. Horn is triggered by the stock steering wheel horn --BlackVue front and rear dashcams. Wiring routed neatly. Wired up to the cig plug in center console --Pioneer AVH-X5600 2-DIN head unit. Was essential since the stock head unit left MUCH to be desired. Sound quality increased immensely and left stereo this way. Only gripe I have is it lacks good noise cancelation when on a phone call but otherwise works great. Would love a quality Android head unit but keeping this one. The stock speakers sounded WAY better afterwards --All front headlights (high/low) changed over to LED from Subispeed. This was one of the first mods I did since the Stock bulbs were TERRIBLE. Blinkers left on stock bulbs because I could care less about that :) --Backup alarm that I can switch on and off. Reverse lights work whether I have the alarm enabled or not. Just for fun. Combined with the train horn you can reverse, have reverse alarm enabled, and tap horn twice to sound like a huge 18-wheeler is backing up or something like that :) --17" BBS wheels with all season Michellin Sports tires. Still have the stock wheels. May get set of summer and winters and switch them seasonally --Max 360 Escort radar detector. Wired neatly and tapped into switched cig lighter wiring Put the switch for it neatly in console --Interior lighting green from LEDGUYS Current issue with car: --Code P2270... Seems to be my rear O2 sensor. I may of resolved issue by ultimately putting new rear downstream sensor in car. Had tried with original sensor using one of those restrictor fittings but that is frowned upon since it is considered a defeat device. I had removed that and put sensor directly in muffler stream as it is designed to be. Have around 310 miles recorded and seems good to me (knock on wood). I knew what I was getting into when modding the car. I tried going the safer route. I've had my headaches with it troubleshooting some things but never left me on side of road (also knock on wood of course :)). Car runs well, sensors report back well, no CEL, etc. The car is how I wanted it. Yes it is not ever going to be perfect for me but as of right now its the closest I can get. Looking to keep it until it does not pay to keep it anymore. Knowing myself if I have it down the road and car is in one piece I'll likely keep maintaining it. Maintenance as with any car is key. Carbon buildup on valves since the car is DI is a bummer/flaw. Wish they also added in port injection but of course that increases development costs and such. I did what I could to reduce buildup but can never seem to stop the soot that builds up over time.

[@trigun989]

Jeez, sounds like a beast. Couple questions...Currently in the market for a headunit and speakers would you recommend the one you got? How bad is the brake dust on the pads you got? I have the Stoptech Sport ones and the dust is ridiculous That horn sounds killer lol, tempted to do that instead of Hella ones.

[@shamwaymoonyos9578]

@@trigun989 Yeah runs well :). The head unit I have is no longer made anymore but yeah the Pioneer sounds nice. The microphone on my unit sucks though. I would consider an Android head unit or something like that but has to be double din. I don't know why I ended up wanting a head unit that can play DVDs because not ONCE did I play one lol. Only tested it. Yeah, the horn is very loud and can anger people so be careful and the cops would give you a ticket. I have it wired on a 3 way switch so I can toggle stock and that horn. I have a stock Subaru fog light switch and wired that to the compressor with relay. While the horns sound great in winter many times in hot humid weather the horns can sound crappy at times. But for most part I love them. Brake dust is not that bad also with my setup. They still brake well.

[@shamwaymoonyos9578]

Just an update since ny last post is that I now have little over 101k miles on it. I've driven to Texas and back 2x times since the last post. I have new coilovers, fluidampr crank pulley, and I think that's it for the most part since last post. Some. Cosmetic stuff done also like weighted Billetworx shift knob which really looks great and jdm top display hood installed to freshe things a bit. Otherwise I undercoat yearly since I am in NY and do regular fluid servicing when needed. Overall a happy camper.

[@shalashaska9946]

I'm glad to see other people are putting miles on. I have the same thing but a 2019 that I've put 60k on in a year. I have an exhaust, intake and tune obviously. No real problems so far.

[@MonRoeTheory]

Just bought my first WRX. It's a 2018. Love it!

[@benjaminrobert588]

Ayyy same here. Love the car to death.

[@manveersingh2789]

How's it going?

[@waynes.2983]

My wife has the same car but a base. It's still only has 65,000 miles on hers. 2 windsheilds. Done all maintenance myself. I hope hers runs as many miles as yours has.

[@mrsubaru5367]

I wanted that car sooo bad couldn't find it,had to settle on a impreza sport hatchback...and i love it.. dude your funny love the video

[@adamsmidkiff1]

That's awesome! I've got 117k on my 2017 and she's still going strong. Only issues so far is a seized up AC compressor that destroyed the accessory belt at 70k ish miles that was covered under the extended warranty and just replaced the TOB, clutch, flywheel etc about 400 miles ago. To compare this to my last car, I was having to change the engine out at 120k. Subaru did good with this.

[@Gchang54]

That's over 50k a year, video or it didnt happen

[@Smithers4]

@@Gchang54 Your math is a bit off my dude

[@christopherrogers8316]

@@Gchang54 time for math class boys

[@ninbri64]

My 2015 WRX is approaching 80k miles. It's totally stock and i keep up with the routine maintenance. I was wondering how much life it has left. This video is promising

[@bantu7078]

hows it been since youve commented this? im looking to buy a 2018 WRX im new to the car scene aswell so im doin a bit of research on it before i buy it

[@hunterdonnelly7422]

@@bantu7078 just make sure it’s stock, if it has been modded then make sure it’s not some shitty tune

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Stock ‘15 here, more than recommended maintenance all done at Dealers only... just detonated a rod at 82k miles. 👎🏼👎🏼

[@brodiwheeler7583]

@@SteveC-Aus When you assume without asking questions to find details before coming to your conclusion... a good investigator you do not make. It happened on a downshift from 7th to 6th after a full pull. CVT in S# Auto mode, not manual mode so the transmission was free to go to whatever gear it needed for throttle percentage during the pull. Slowing for a light ahead, clicked down a ratio for some more engine braking and she let loose. Thanks for playing.

[@brodiwheeler7583]

@Steve Clements deleted your comment huh? Well I’ll just leave my response up anyways in case anyone else wants to come along and accuse me of lugging the engine on boost in high gear, & save them the trouble. Which by the way, that’s no valid excuse for rods bending/breaking or spinning bearings... it just means the rods are fragile in the FA20DIT.

[@grassbag1]

114k miles on my 2016. Multiple engine modifications at 60k, E85, full.exhaust etc. Only issue I've had was a faulty injector and the AC needed a recharge.

[@charshii3745]

Excellent review. Clear concise and straight to the point. With a beautiful voice too lol

[@rioduran3148]

131,000 on my 15 WRX still going strong! Driven the heck out of it!

[@topgear2005]

I'm glad to see its holding up so well. Not too far behind you. 2016 with 140k. Replaced the clutch assembly at 120k. Well see much far along she rolls.

[@aaronjohnson311]

Stripped-down, sincere, and genuine-damn near made my cry. 😂 Thanks, my Dude.

[@johnq3899]

Your cookies are in the mail cool guy....wow!!! You drove, you are getting a medal too

[@PositiveParakeet]

just passed 184k on my 04 wrx, stage 2 its whole life with no probems besides regular maintenance. go subaru!

[@coldsoul333]

Thank you for giving me faith on my WRX 2020. It's only 15k now.

[@yamilgoodson8771]

I got lucky with mine. It's only the base model Impreza but got it 3 years ago. Only 12,500 miles and same year, 2015. This is my favorite car and so easy to work on by yourself. Congrats hope mine does the same as that. Now I'm only at 44k miles so got a while to go. Hope it takes you to 400k+.

[@zenfuri89]

My coworker has a 2015 as well dyno’d at 310 whp and has 150k miles running strong no issues. Yes this engine is really reliable only thing I wished that it retained the old school rumble. Yet reliability is gonna be #1 for most people. Glad yours lasted long 👍

[@ridaz4christ333]

How did he accomplish that. I don’t know anyone with a tune that hasn’t had engine probs!

[@TheJines123]

@@ridaz4christ333 My 2012 STI I had was stage 2 and had 145k and never had issues. It's all about religious maintenance and the right oil. I drive the crap outa my cars too. My 2019 STI is my 11th subaru. Never will buy anything else in the segment other than a subaru. When you see people blowing these up at 50k or whatever miles they tell you, they should stick with gluing tooth picks together for a living. Maintenance isn't that hard it just turns out people get lazy and then blame the car. Its a shame.

[@israelreynoso9006]

Subarus are not bad cars. It all depends on their owners. They will last forever with good maintenance.

[@israelreynoso9006]

@@amuroray88 I had an sti with 180k with 440whp and ran good.

[@israelreynoso9006]

@@amuroray88 it’s funny how I sold my sti and a few months later, the new owner blew it up, and I owned it for 3 years and I never blew it up.

[@saxpayne4302]

Probably was a Honda or Toyota owner. Subarus requires lots of care

[@franklinmotorsports1406]

Dude! Good for you. You’re the first guy I’ve seen with more miles than me. I’ve got a 15 wrx with 152,000

[@jonathanboring3286]

Drive the wheels off of it!

[@Smithers4]

Has yours been as trouble free as the video describes?

[@lb.akudama]

@@jonathanboring3286 I gotta 16 w/ 45k.. bout to start building the motor to make power.. FA is very underrated

[@crusoebower3391]

@@jonathanboring3286 dii you get the hat yet?

[@Jazziewazzie14]

Most of those miles yours??

[@stevethomas760]

Sold my ‘02 WRX wagon that I bought new last year. It had 208K miles, a remap but other than that bone stock. Every oil change, wiper blade, light bulb logged in a journal. Some spirited driving, never hammered. Hated to see the car but it was time. Incredible cars

[@lowlifeangler]

I have a 2018 Outback Premium 52,000 miles , love it. Mainly use it for road trips. When it's paid off , I'll pick up a used WRX for a daily driver

[@RydexTheWolf]

Just picked up my 2021 last weekend, has 450 miles on it so far 😂 this is a good video to see!

[@TattooedMinimalist11]

I've been shopping around for a WRX in my price range. I found a 2015 with 97k miles. This is good to see

[@Pirate1391]

Did you get the car? I recently got a 2018 with 112,000. I did get extended warranty just in case but so far the car has been solid.

[@raymondhachmishvili2483]

The FA series motor is brilliant.

[@mugensamurai]

FIrst off. That is freaking amazing gives me some confidence in getting one. I didn't think WRXs would make it past 150K imho. I guess with a mature driver that takes care of their car it's entirely possible.

[@kevinmarino3273]

My '15 just broke 60,000! I've got some driving to do! I take mine to the track and autocross every summer and have some minor upgrades to improve those days and really haven't had one problem yet that wasn't human error (sometimes my fault sometimes the mechanics).

[@TheRowdyyOne]

About to call the guy I been talking to and buy his 2016 wrx. Great reviews I’ve heard on KZbin all day thank you

[@willtrigo151]

I had leaky head gasket on a STI at 65,000 miles and it spent over a month at the dealer getting fixed, under warranty. They didn’t fix it right away and took multiple trips and issues. Loved the car but never again.

[@DK-ov2kw]

I have one wrx 2016 in Brazil ... só nice see your vídeo... thanks to share with us !

[@eggpod4567]

My 01 Subaru outback has 208,000 on it and it's still going strong. Subaru is such a perfect car.

[@kcspeed9980]

You only had 130 subscribers, felt like this video, and your car, deserved 131. I’m looking to get one this year. Thanks for the confidence boost.👍

[@yourmanzach2307]

i just bought a 2021 base wrx. so happy!

[@domteewhy52]

Great video. I like when people who own them give real reviews on experience . Better then initial quality crap. Thanks for sharing ~an illinois subaru owner

[@2clerks2]

Intake valve/turbo cleaner aerosol can for all the direct injection motors, will save your carbon covered valves from causing a misfire

[@michaelfelt201]

“Send me a hat.” You are a hoot, the car is awesome and great review!

[@orbitstrid3r]

Thank you for showing that the new FA20 in the 15+ WRX is reliable and efficient. Rolling over 140k on mine soon.

[@johnniesohn2272]

Love my 2015 sti launch edition... im in need of throw out bearing as well from prior owner. Im currently at 54k mi bought with 42k. Love this car. If you don't get a hat I will make you one. Starting a subie line of clothing soon. Nice car and keep on suben

[@youngproductions1401]

I own a 2015 wrx currently sitting at 108,000 miles. yes its modded pushin about 350whp I will say these cars get a bad rep but it's because not enough people change the oil, spark plugs etc... when they need too as long as you don't beat the thing up to bad and just take care of the car it will last awhile

[@ninasosa7910]

what great review! thanks Jonathan!!

[@veegerman6135]

So much for Scotty Kilmer !!! 😀 I ve just bought an XV. Fingers crossed for a similar experience.

[@MrDboy1979]

Thanks brother you give us all hope who own a 2015 WRX. I have 130K on mine and I hope it last me another 70K lol

[@MarcoR1123]

Thank you for this. Just got my 2019 and was really hoping to get the most life out of this car and I’m sure glad to hear this🙏🏻

[@manveersingh2789]

How's it going so far?

[@Evanamartin]

my 2015 Subaru BRZ Series.Blue has 100k miles on it and its running strong

[@Devon_Meadows]

See, maintenance and driver are what matter. These cars are not ticking time bombs.

[@mythodica]

Lovely little video

[@BlackWat3rGTR]

2015 WRX with 63,500. Only thing I've replaced was the TOB like you're doing soon. That was personal preference though because it was the old designed TOB and I got the updated one under the Service Bulletin.

[@thatblackwrx]

This, is what shows taking care of your car will do. My dumb ass bought mine, was showing off to friends launching it for a few years and one day grenaded the transmission. $7300 later after building a fresh cased trans, I now drive like I’m charioting miss daisy. Well, kinda haha. Hope mine lives that long, so far being on trans number 2, I gotta say I’m proud the engine out lived the trans

[@Core_DC4]

I bought a 15 used with 62,xxx miles. 2 months later had to put a motor in it. 15 thousand miles later it now needs another engine... oil changed every 3k miles with Motul oil. Have also recently found out it had the transmission replaced at around 50k. I’m all set with Subarus

[@dreamcrusher112]

Sounds like a lemon

[@RedJerk5]

You sir have done an excellent job with this review. Very informative and funny at the right moments.

[@christianjurado6793]

That’s awesome! I currently have 43,000 on my 2018 WRX STI. No issues yet!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Wow!! Impressive!!! Ours is a HWY queen as well, and for it being a '17 Premium(Bought new), it is also holding up well. Stock as yours is and almost 70k miles. Here I thought we had a ton of miles lol.

[@dlg5485]

Jesus you must be driving every waking hour lol. I thought I drove a lot at 25,000 mi per year, also mostly highway. I'm currently shopping for a 2020 WRX, so it's good to know they can last for 200,000 trouble free miles if well maintained...and left stock. A lot of the tuner crowd loves to bitch about the reliability of this car, while they're trying to push it to well over 300 hp. Obviously, if you blow a gasket or throw a rod in that case, it's not Subaru's fault.

[@Semibrucelee]

While you are right, they mostly refer to the STI which is still running on the old EJ platform. WRX are now on FA20 since 2015, which would the newest. So it's nice to see what this engine is capable of doing reliability wise.

[@im2tweaked]

I wouldn't be so quick to knock the ej personally I recently traded a 2010 hatchback wrx heavily modified for a 2017 wrx..... my hatch had 181k and about 400awhp.... i miss that car but life circumstances changed....... glad to know my 17 will last forever if I don't mess with it lol

[@ThaBigSkyline]

I’ve got a BRZ making 400 reliable hp. The maintenance, especially preventative maintenance, is huge.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

The thing is....every other 2.0T from every other car manufacturer makes 300WHP pretty reliably....Subaru is just getting on par with the competition really.

[@plantedrabbit3]

my 2016 is a bit over 120k, lightly modded and no issues to speak of, just change the oil and tires when needed

[@Pobs81]

75,000mi on my stock 15 wrx, had to replace ac compressor also @ 10,000mi. Cars been good to me, just normal wear and tear.

[@Unsated]

Been on e85 and full stage2 for 65,000 miles no problems. 109,000 miles now

[@quackdealer935]

My 04 STI is 400 miles away from hitting 200k and still on the original head gasket. Wish me luck 😂

[@whoischris28]

Wow a smart Subaru owner. Good for you sir

[@renobloodworth5601]

I've currently got 58,127 miles on mine. It's a 2017 WRX premium 6 speed and it has been fantastic. Stock minus the muffler delete and a few cosmetic upgrades.

[@randomtuna8254]

Holy crap!!! My throw out barring for the clutch went out on mine at about 40k miles on it after 5 years of owning the vehicle!

[@trigun989]

Considering the amount of highway miles. You might be using the clutch more than him if that 40K is mostly city. Guy prly rows through the gears once every 100 miles LOL

[@brandonhedges719]

You may be resting your foot on the clutch without realizing and is the main cause of premature throw out bearing wear. I used to do that on my civic and made sure to correct this when I got my WRX to ensure I didn't bring a bad habit to my new car.

[@jacksonjacksonnguyen]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@Modrih]

Thank you for video. Best regards from Poland

[@ashishpatel350]

Lucas fuel injector cleaner works well.

[@stevenpolvo6680]

Give this man a hat Subaru !

[@paulmarsdensr8199]

Good video. I have a 2017 base model wrx and im @ 65K im loving it. Subaru did do a great job with this platform. Stay safe.

[@MachuPichuu]

They have a known issue with the 2015 and 2016 compressor clutches. Unfortunately they only cover it with the bumper to bumper warranty. They replace the whole compressor but you can just replace the clutch even though it can be a real pain.

[@jbone_malone]

I've got a 17 base WRX, I installed some mud flaps, fog lights, rear fog brake light( If you haven't done this I recommend, definitely helps from getting rear-ended because of how bright it is), Cobb Big SF intake with the AP. I drove the car a lot when I first got it, took it to the drag strip before and after the tune. It has just under 30k miles(mostly highway miles too) because I was worried about driving it too much lol. This video makes me feel a lot better.

[@denverpurgepaintball7147]

yours wont last this long once you start doing modifications...notice how he didnt modify the engine??????🤣

[@ichigoat222]

@@denverpurgepaintball7147 subjective. I know of two FA20s in my area born 360+whp on 93 pump gas and one has had his over two years and nothing wrong

[@oliversoderberg299]

2016 @ 84k! See you soon 100k!

[@LedoChris]

lol me too

[@kirkwagner461]

Thanks for this. I've a 2019, but am not putting on the miles anywhere NEAR as fast as you have. Good to know yours is holding up well, as it bodes well for mine.

[@AlexanderPews]

They're great cars! and that means you were a really good owner for it! I see some people on youtube say they're bad, then you also see some owners beating the crap out of them daily.. instead of treating them with a little respect. Hope they sent you the hat:)

[@thousandsuns]

I have a 2018 Crosstrek about to hit 100k not major issues, only problem is the car is slow haha!!!!

[@bradq2769]

Yes, send this guy a hat! I have a '18 Impreza sport. I hope it lasts 200k. I was a VW guy, not any more. I was on a first name basis with the repair shop owner.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

Bummer for you, the MK7 is a tank. 300+WHP on mine with no issues.

[@BlAcKVeNuM911]

I bought the 22 and long story short I’m on track to do the same…. Travel about 45k a year so far. Sales job :)

[@jonathanboring3286]

Get after it!

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

198k miles on my 13 outback loaded trouble free not a single issue.

[@frankENZC]

Thanks for the video! Glad I saw your video. Tomorrow I pick up my new 2020, WRX Premium! Christmas present for me. :)

[@jonathanboring3286]

Enjoy it

[@frankENZC]

@@jonathanboring3286 I'm enjoying it for sure! Thanks.

[@umanagen]

78k on my ‘15 and besides the a/c compressor not a single issue.

[@subie3138]

Nice. I got a '15 with 95k, MAINTINENCE is crucial and baby it. You can hit the gas a couple of times when You got competition next to You, but don't do it all the time, If your a daily like me. Just replace My clutch at 87k, and ac compresor. Just think that the new FA20 engine is built in colaboration with Toyota, so Subaru meant this to last longer.

[@bands3061]

5 windshields? I cracked mine the day I got it less than 200 miles. How much you wanna bet I’ll have more new windshields by 200k than you did haha, good video!

[@artoriasalter482]

i've had my subaru for less than a year and have had to replace several critical parts. JP made unit.

[@ManCaveStudio]

I am considering a WRX and my only concern is long term reliability. In my research, I found your video. Very happy to hear this car went 200k with basic maintenance. I kept my last car until 300k and she still ran fine and I thought I did really good when i replaced the clutch at 180k. You got me beat :)

[@jonathanboring3286]

No lie, can't go wrong with the FA20 WRX if you do the upkeep!

[@brodiwheeler7583]

My bone stock ‘15 just detonated a rod at 82k mi. All recommended maintenance (more actually) done at Dealers only. Always warmed before getting on it, always cooled before shutoff. Needless to say, I’m not impressed with their reliability/durability. 👎🏼👎🏼

[@ManCaveStudio]

@@brodiwheeler7583 wow!

[@Kana0211]

@@brodiwheeler7583 because it's a 15. The first gen has more issues than the later ones

[@SK-tr1wo]

@@brodiwheeler7583should’ve gotten reliability mods

[@antisocialblender9505]

Fingers crossed I'm hopefully getting a 2016 WRX tomorrow. I pray that it doesn't get sold today to someone else

[@emiliobarajas6283]

I got my 2017 WRX with 50k miles yesterday and this is great news :)

[@K03sport]

...all depends on how the previous owner(s) treated the car and were timely with req'd mx...

[@zhanglin317]

My hat to you my subie bro! 2020 sti goes on! Snow day coming!

[@Jonatha8a12]

Great review, quick and to the point!

[@kadengrogan5842]

Thanks for the video, it has been helpful for me cuz i own a 2018 impreza. It makes me hopeful about the car in the future. Ive owned a forester that was at 269k miles and it seemed to run fine. I just have a feeling subarus are made to run that long and theres more proof. Glad they can still hit 200k