Oh thanks heaps Crafty Craff, means a lot to hear people are picking up what I'm putting down. Cheers for the kind words and the support... :D
@Birmingham_racing2 жыл бұрын
The generation of Subaru that made me fall in love with Subaru
@DaveZalstein2 жыл бұрын
Hear hear! RALLY!!!
@Stolencamaro Жыл бұрын
Got one ☝️ most underrated car in oz
@DaveZalstein Жыл бұрын
It's a classic! Any mods to yours or stock?
@thedon96707 ай бұрын
I'm surprised you only have 1k subs. This video was very well put together.
@DaveZalstein7 ай бұрын
Cheers @thedon9670, hopefully you'll help share the love and like my new video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m32vh5ptppeNg8k
@ewen755 жыл бұрын
$1500? Best engine note to dollar ratio ever IMHO.
@DaveZalstein5 жыл бұрын
Haha, spot on! Couldn't agree more ewen75. Cheers for watching and I hope you dug the video... :D
@reddeadryan783 жыл бұрын
He said $7 U.S lol
@brzd862 жыл бұрын
It would be cool to see an update if you still have the car, any problems it’s had and anything you’ve fixed/modified. This video was one of the things that inspired me to buy my gc8
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
Hey @brzd86, very much appreciate the feedback and request. I've been away with real life for a while, but I'm getting back into things - hence long overdue responses to comments - and I'm definitely looking at update videos as part of that. Stay tuned (hopefully) and cheers.
@sarary3 жыл бұрын
What a Beautiful car. Was my dream car as a kid. I finally managed to buy one last week with 170k kms and the factory leather and sunroof. Hasn’t been on the road since 2014. Can’t wait to register it and enjoy the hell out of it.
@tonygee44643 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your purchase. I bought mine 3 weeks ago. Love it👌
@sarary3 жыл бұрын
@@tonygee4464 awesome bro. Gonna be worth big money in the next 3-5yrs. Hold onto it
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Congrats Lean Living! Such cool news. Take good care of it and have fun :D
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
@@tonygee4464 Go Tony! You get a Rex. You get a Rex. Everyone gets a Rex haha.
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
@@sarary Fingers crossed, because I'm about to sink more money into this little guy, but he's worth it. Drive safely gents :D
@paologuglielmin39573 жыл бұрын
Dear Dave, I'm writing from Italy. Congratulation for your video and passion. I go crazy for this car, in fact 2 years ago I bought a LTD version (only 100 cars for Italy, n°93 mine) My 2000, the last GC8 version with only 72k km. Only 1 owner, perfect, believe me. Obviously with the typical color blue and gold rims. I put an exhaust Super Sprint for an fantastic sound and put the turbo pressure at 1,2 bar, nothing else. Each time I get her for a small trip in the mountain I have the "goose bumps".....what can I say more?
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Hey Paolo, what an awesome message - this is why I love when people leave a comment. Thank you for the kind words and pease feel free to share my videos with other equally passionate car people. I'd love to see photos of your GC8 and, having done some driving around Italy, I bet it's super fun up in the mountains. Follow me on Instagram @DaveZalstein and I'll check out your account. Cheers mate - take care and drive safe :D
@bradpittiful72884 жыл бұрын
no wrx in the states for this style impreza...but we have the RS...bought mine on 12/28.99...and i still have it!
@popemobile124 жыл бұрын
I had a 4 door (Ts in Canada, L in the US) with an 04 Ej205, that thing was a blast to drive. Right now I have an 01 2.2 N/A (Ts) and a my11 2.5i Impreza. I'll be on the lookout for a Version 6 STi in the coming years. I can't wait to get an actual GC8 that isn't swapped
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
@@popemobile12 Start saving mate, prices are already going up and up.
@benrichards99145 жыл бұрын
Bonjour from France . Great video i feel in love with this car when i was 19 and bought one 6 years ago . Now 40 and this car is so great and just like ya said she's a load of fun you feel alive when ya drive her . And ya just right there is no reason to change any thing on this car full stock there perfect . A big thumb up .
@DaveZalstein5 жыл бұрын
Salut Ben Richards ;-) Awesome to hear you like the car and the video! They're just such a special little unit of a thing - congrats on finally getting yourself one too. Enjoy it and drive safe mate. Cheers :D
@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm Жыл бұрын
i have a 2001 forester GT swapped a lot to STI when the original stuff wore out - RA STI EJ207 - trans front and rear diffs brakes suspension steering big 17x7.5 mags = best car i ever owned !
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
Sleeper - love it!
@fatboydrop5 жыл бұрын
Great video! I can't believe the prices for the STI versions in Australia, even for high km cars.
@DaveZalstein5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve b! Oh yeah, they're seriously getting up there. Not quite GT-R territory yet, but it'll definitely go that way. Glad you dug the video man.
@ashleywoolnough48844 жыл бұрын
That was a really great video, very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Nice little track you’re on there too! I have a ‘99 Wrx but no time to drive it. Cheers
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the positive feedback Ashley Woolnough, and chuffed to hear you've got a Rexo too - make sure you make some time to drive it though and cheers for watching and subscribing. Take care :D
@markokrstic50392 ай бұрын
Well representation of the car. Thx Dave, i will never sell mine here in switzerland.
@DaveZalsteinАй бұрын
Hi @markokrstic5039, appreciate the positive feedback and thanks for watching. Definitely hang onto it, and keep on enjoying it. Cheers🙂
@frandrew1093 жыл бұрын
This is my dream car. I love every aspect of it. I'm quite tempted to get one. I'm quite jealous you managed to find a wrx for 1500 Anyways keep up the good quality content.
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Fran, they're an awesome car, even if mine has been causing me some grief of late and costing me far more than $1500. Whatever, he's worth it haha. Cheers for the watch and the positive feedback, really appreciate it :D
@Lplaterwrx2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein damn 1500 that’s what a non turbo rolling shell is worth right now😂
@scottieboy97222 жыл бұрын
Cool vid, thanks. I have today just purchased the MY98 that I sold in 2010. Looking forward to having my old friend back again. Pity I sold all the parts that I still had about a year ago lol.
@DaveZalstein2 жыл бұрын
Hey Scottie, at least you got it back - congrats and enjoy!
@G200Sleepr3 жыл бұрын
Don’t know how I stumbled on your video, but loved it. You summed up why I love the GC8 WRX so much. Have had a GC8 NA for years (owned in family since new). Even though it’s not turbo it still puts a smile on my face every…. Single…. Drive…
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
You're a legend @G200Sleepr and sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you - life got in the way of KZbin for a while. Really appreciate the positive feedback and hope you're still enjoying your GC8 :D
@Thisonegoestoeleven666 Жыл бұрын
Still miss my GC8 hatch. My first good car, god I loved that thing. 3,1/2” zorst with high flow cat, V34, ECUtek. Sounded amazing
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
The one that got away, huh? At least there are plenty of videos to watch ;-) Cheers.
@kultchaX24 жыл бұрын
Great video! Turning 18 late this year and have a my98 on layby from a bloke in bendigo. Absolutely love the gc8 so keen to have one as my first car
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Awesome sauce CrackJack - take care of it and have fun :D
@anm0604a3 жыл бұрын
have this car since 12/99 new never driven any other car since that date love driving this car
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
I love driving mine too John S. Have you kept yours stock or gone down the modification path?
@PeteKaltsa2 жыл бұрын
Spot on. Exactly how I’d describe it. It’s fun getting from A-B.
@DaveZalstein2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Pete - they're a wicked little thing. Were when they were new, still a blast today :D Take care
@tarahili60823 жыл бұрын
Ah had this this same car a few years back. Paint job was in perfect condition. When in prime condition, the paint is beautiful. Now, we’re in silver gc8 99, will be painted black soon. The stance on the gc8s is an eye turner imo. Reminds me of the back of a staffy lol.
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Back of a staffy - lol! I love it. It's a classic shape. Every time I wash it, and I get to the tail-lights, I always think of the Group N rally cars and Possum Bourne and all that rally-ness. I love it! Enjoy your '99 and take good care if it :D
@tonygee44643 жыл бұрын
Great review. I bought mine 3 weeks ago on market place ( wasn't $1500 though 😂 ). Rally blue, 2 owner, standard apart from gold v5 sti wheels which I want to change back, 237,000ks. Great cars👌
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Congrats again mate - well done. My little guy's now got 256,000km on him and going strong (enough). He ain't fast, but it's just the best to drive. Have fun and stay safe :D
@EVOETR13 жыл бұрын
@8:22 the little cubby, which you probably know by now is actually a fuse box cover, pinch the sides and it drops out lol
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Spot on, and indeed it is - the old double-use :D
@EVOETR13 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein although it says fuses unless you’re in the know lol. Have you still got the WRX , how about a update on it. Yeah I love that bum too one of the best rears I’m into lol 😆
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
@@EVOETR1 Haha, yeah mate, still got the little guy and not planning on getting rid of it. Still a few things to fix and tidy up but it's getting there slowly. As for an update, to be honest, filming has been super challenging with COVID and lockdowns and normal work. Maybe once he's looking better perhaps. Cheers for the support and drive safe :D
@davidnguyen94094 жыл бұрын
Great review Dave! I was lucky to pick up a 2000 Club Spec Evo 4 last year, and I know for sure I'll be hanging onto it for a long, long time. Mine puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it too! This was the last of the turbo 90's Japanese cars to still be relatively affordable.
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Hey David Nguyen, sounds awesome! They are such a smile machine. The exhaust, the engine, the gearbox, the steering, the seats, the whole thing just makes you want to drive. Definitely hang onto yours, and I'll be doing my best to keep tidying my little guy up ;-) Thanks for the positive feedback too - stoked you liked the vid :D Stay safe mate.
@SoildFrameworks Жыл бұрын
This wrx sells for 8-13k canadian depends on quality I picked up a blown up one back in 2017 when I was in highschool for $500. Should be out of the shop very soon bored out forged rods pistons. Should be a fun car.
@alinkozanoglu8373 жыл бұрын
Great video ! $1500 is a steal !
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Been a money pit ever since, but wouldn't have it any other way haha. Cheers Ali and take care :D
@pslavi4 жыл бұрын
I love my GC8..same colour too.. with the vf34 and 24 psi it's still a rocket
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
24psi = rocket indeed. My guy's a little off at the moment, but keen to get him sorted and running right again soon. Have fun and drive safe pslavi!
@pslavi4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein no prob mate hope she gets sorted... I've driven plenty of fast cars and I always have a special spot in my heart for my gc8..
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
@@pslavi They do rock pretty hard :D
@Oblio19423 жыл бұрын
Really well made video, this is probably my favorite car. I wish I could get a white gc8 spec c in left hand drive in the states so bad you have no idea
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Oh thanks man, really appreciate the positive feedback - always nice to hear. As for finding a GC in the US... that could be difficult, no?
@Oblio19423 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein gcs in the states were always non turbo 2.5rs's. If you want anything cool gc8 here you have to either build your own or wait the 25 year import rule but then also have right hand drive and deal with headaches with dmv because the vin isnt long enough on japanese cars to meet usdm standards. Also imports in america can be kinda dodgy even if they do meet the 25 year rule.
@DaveZalstein2 жыл бұрын
@@Oblio1942 Yeah, tricky no doubt. Good luck with it all man.
@brettmansfield4 жыл бұрын
Loved the review. I scoured the market for a GC8 here in Tasmania for ages, took me a long time to find one that ticked all the boxes. There's no way I could pick one up for $1500 here, even the clapped out ones are all around the $5000 mark! Very jealous you managed to find a good one so cheap.
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Hey Brett Mansfield, congrats on getting your own GC8 - still such fun cars. I was searching for a while and it came down to two, this guy and a more expensive one in a colour I didn't really love and in need of more mechanical work. Look, he's not perfect or mint by any stretch, but a total smile machine that doesn't owe me a lot. Cheers for watching man and I'm stoked to hear you enjoyed the video so much. Hopefully you'll check out more. All the best mate :D
@rcaxialscx103 жыл бұрын
best car wrx gc8 for ever!
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! But also love my bright green V8 Holden Ute... hehe. Take care :D
@rcaxialscx103 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein yes v8s are nice thanks you too
@brendanveitch46343 жыл бұрын
$1500 what cant even find one for 10,000. Just picked mine which is a slightly molested one for 9k. now undoing the mods. My second subi in 20 years. takes me back. love it.
@coopsnz13 жыл бұрын
One sold in Japan white 244000km $8000aud , he bought his a yr ago when they were $4000 in Japan
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on yours and good luck with the project. As for prices, sometimes you just gotta dive in... Have fun and drive safe man :D
@markokrstic50392 ай бұрын
Here in switzerland the prices exploded completely Bought mine for 11000 chf now it's worth more than double of it
@spilner9593 жыл бұрын
Great video, I think it's the best review on the GC8. I've got one for 2 years, original except catback exhaust, 17' WRX7 wheels and running E85. Please do other videos about this car (repairs or just what it is to run). Cheers
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Hey spilner959, thanks so much for the kind words and positive feedback - I really appreciate it and I'm stoked you liked the video. Cool to hear about your WRX! What colour? What are your plans for it? I was actually thinking of perhaps doing a couple of update videos on this and my Holden Ute - the Ute is still stock, but better tyres and brakes and a few other goodies have really improved the Rex. Cheers and drive safe :D
@ChristopherBurton-u4l5 ай бұрын
Hey Dave, great video. I am also in VIC. Out of interest where did you take it for interior retrim? Cheers
@DaveZalstein5 ай бұрын
Hi @ChristopherBurton-u4l, glad you enjoyed the vid. I actually ended up retrimming the glovebox, centre console lid, and top box myself, as I've dabbled a little bit with that stuff before on previous projects. You could have a crack yourself or try and find someone local perhaps. Good luck either way and thanks again for watching!
@seanlittle55472 жыл бұрын
I bought my one for $1500AUD too😂😂 three years ago though.. absolutely blast to drive!!
@DaveZalstein2 жыл бұрын
Addictive little jiggers aren't they? Enjoy your little beast Sean :)
@markokrstic50392 ай бұрын
In Switzerland u will get 2 doors for this price😅
@bla8552 жыл бұрын
Great review of a super super car
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much - really appreciate the positive feedback.
@D-DAY2 жыл бұрын
Mine done 195,000km half of that with 200kw atw never missed a beat and factory 5 speed is smooth as the day i got it in 2002.
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
So good to read! Hope you liked the video :D
@fernandes59863 жыл бұрын
This probably my favourite Impreeza. It shows all his pontential on a track like this. What's the name of the track?
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jorge and thanks for your comment. It's huge fun and especially at such a cool track. The circuit is called Bryant Park - also known as Haunted Hills - and it's owned by the Gippsland Car Club: gippslandcarclub.com.au/ Feel free to check out more info and if you're ever in Melbourne one day, perhaps you can come and check it out. Take care, stay safe, and all the best mate :D
@fernandes59863 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein Thanks for the info man, stay safe too.
@fernandes59863 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein Thank you for your answer. Stay safe too.
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
@@fernandes5986 You can check out more of the track here too: kzbin.info/aero/PLHzIgBZUDt_gaIjIgo7s6WBCCi79g9hy6
@fernandes59863 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein Thank you sir.
@MrMechanic4511 ай бұрын
Lovely car mate. I just picked up a gc8 wrx wagon. What brand and style of exhaust are you running? Sounds great
@DaveZalstein11 ай бұрын
Cheers @MrMechanic45, not sure where you're located but this was a custom exhaust made up by the legends at Dandy Exhaust here in Melbourne. Enjoy your new car and have a ball driving it :D
@oldfashionedwrx35744 жыл бұрын
I've got the exact model. Stock they're very reliable
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Well that's good to hear. How long have you had yours for Jared Tate?
@oldfashionedwrx35744 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein over 7 years!
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
@@oldfashionedwrx3574 Yeah boi! haha Sick man, hoping to hang onto my guy for a while yet...
@sindreren40402 жыл бұрын
I have subaru impreza 2000 gc8 2,0l millenium edition only driven 67k and im trying to find a gt engine to engine swap mine
@S62Uce3 жыл бұрын
Just picked one up 2000 2.5rs little bit of rust on back corner panel but no problem prob gonna sand it down and repaint it. Scooped it up for $3k USD
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Yeah yeah Jace, sounds like it's got potential. Just finding one these days is getting tough, so good luck with the project and drive safe :D
@thedon967027 күн бұрын
What's the paint code for it Dave?
@fergusbuster46953 жыл бұрын
hi im 14 right now is this good for a first car because its my dream car i just dont know if i sould get a cheaper car first?
@fergusbuster46953 жыл бұрын
i can also drive pretty whel because i have a old ford laser gl that i drive on my privet property
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
@@fergusbuster4695 Practice makes permanent mate, but drive safe. As for an old WRX being a good first car... tough call. They're getting pretty pricey at this point, so maybe something less costly and 'special' might be a better bet. That said, if you can find one and promise to take good care of it, go nuts :D
@fergusbuster46953 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein yea I'm thinking about getting a motor bike first because there slot cheaper
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
@@fergusbuster4695 Cheaper yes, but be safe mate.
@fergusbuster46953 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein will do :)
@kemurikusari96293 жыл бұрын
very cool. i own a gc8 myself (sti type r v4) and i felt exacly what you mean when it comes down to the steering :D its really not great when you drive it on a highway for example pretty much dead around the center with a spongy feel to it even tho i have ofcourse an sti rack. i also own a fiesta st 150 and it has a briliant steering compared to my subi. my goal is to get the steering feel of the subi on the levelbut other then that and the rather harsh ride its such an awesome car i abosolutley love it. prices get kinda redicolous tho especially for a coupe like mine
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Oh definitely man, don't sell a Type R Coupe now, no way! The thing is already worth plenty and will keep rising in value. Have fun in it, drive safe, and thanks for the support :D
@SoildFrameworks Жыл бұрын
This wrx sells for 8-13k canadian depends on quality I picked up a blown up one back in 2017 when I was in highschool for $500. Should be out of the shop very soon bored out forged rods pistons. Should be a fun car.
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
Awesome and a great find! Will be worth good money if/when you decide to sell it too. Have fun and enjoy :D Cheers.
@alitoroganan24424 жыл бұрын
have the same color 98 my99, do you know what size of the drain plug on the gearbox, cheer
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ali Toroganan, cool car haha. I did gearbox oil the other day, and I'm pretty sure it was a 21mm or 22mm. Definitely doesn't need a 'special tool' or anything, just the correct socket and a bit of muscle. Good luck with it man and thanks for watching :D
@alitoroganan24424 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein thank god its not a torx bit
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
@@alitoroganan2442 Haha, nah man. I think later models did require a torx bit but mine was just a normal socket. All the best mate.
@alitoroganan24424 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein like wise brotha!!!!
@mrcrumb430217 күн бұрын
Hey man, the cherry red colour is traditional Japanese. It’s legit. It has history.
@pesuruhjayasumpahmelaka3 жыл бұрын
Great honest and realistic review Dave 🏆... May I ask, in reference to the Owner's Manual, does it specify RON95 Fuel or RON97 or RON98 for the stock OEM engine (Aus/OZ Spec)? Thank you Dave and all others whom assist me with this question 👍
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
Hey @pesuruhjayasumpahmelaka, thanks so much for the positive feedback - always very much appreciated. Aussie-delivered cars were recommended RON95, however most owners stuck with RON98, given the higher octane fuel generally used in Japan. Hope that helps, cheers.
@pesuruhjayasumpahmelaka10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your valuable reply Dave... Really appreciate it 👍... That's good to hear indeed as our officially imported Imprezas (GC8, V7, V8 & V10) here in Malaysia are exactly same spec (stock) as those imported into OZ 🥰... Yes, I've run my PPP Specced (from factory) WRX V8 on RON95 too & they've been running great without any knocking or any adverse mechanical side effects 👌... In fact I've even tried running them on RON100 here for a month (about 3 tankful) and didn't subjectively notice anything different in the performance of my WRX 🤷♀️... I guess, maybe the OZ, NZ, UK, Malaysian, Brunei, Singapore, Thailand & Indonesian officially imported Impreza (all the RHD drive units that are not JDM) have been optimised and factory tuned to run minimum on RON95 even though it's stated on the fuel filler cap to run minimum on RON98 🤭 Anyway, once again, thank you kindly for your valuable feedback 💪 Happy New Year 2024 and Cheers! 🥂
@ImAussieMate3 жыл бұрын
how did you pick this up for $1500? these are currently selling over $10k-$15k? I bought mine 10 years ago and im just the second owner, its pretty much identical spec to yours except with the wrc blue paint in just as bad condition lol.
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Haha, yeah the paint's not great but fortunately that doesn't make it any less fun to drive. I got this guy three years ago just before prices started to go crazy, and I couldn't drive it prior to purchase, so it was a little bit of a gamble, but it's definitely payed off. Have fun and stay safe in yours, and maybe we can go for a WRX cruise at some point. Cheers man and thanks for the support :D
@onlyabudi3 жыл бұрын
The engine by itself costs around 4000 AUD. You found yourself an absolute bargain
@Grooove_e4 жыл бұрын
Wish we got this model in America, guess I'll just have to settle for my Bugeye GD WRX :(
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
No settling mate, they're fun cars too. Enjoy it and drive safe :D
@Io_Al-Ahmak Жыл бұрын
How did you get it for so cheap?
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
Was looking around at quite a few for a while, but just good timing to be honest - nabbed it just prior to prices going up. Cheers.
@gregpapa28714 жыл бұрын
we have a 22b in melbourne:)
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Dear Greg, where is it? Is it driveable? When can I film it? haha
@wensjoe80 Жыл бұрын
Is a sti or a GT?
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
Non-STI. In Australia we didn't get GTs, Imprezas came in LX, GX, RX, and WRX. Cheers.
@SPHHable5 жыл бұрын
All time classic mate. 1500 bucks! Good bargain.
@DaveZalstein5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he's a bit of a banger but so much fun and such incredible value (back in the 1990s and now). Cheers for watching mate.
@Yuaaaur4 жыл бұрын
I swear I saw this guy on car advice😂
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Lol! Very astute Charny Sam, I was at CA for just shy of six years before departing and going rogue haha... Hope you like the stuff I'm doing now ;-)
@reformedwretch20712 жыл бұрын
How much is one of these going for in the US?
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
Sorry mate, being in Australia I can't really help, but I've seen a lot of US and North American peeps talking about circa $10-15k minimum I believe. Cheers.
@joelWpritchard3 жыл бұрын
Would tall people fit in the car im 6'4
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Hey Joel Pritchard, great question and thanks for reaching out. Short answer is yes. I'm bang on six-foot, but my best mate is a long-time Subey, WRX, and STI owner and he's easy 6'4" too. Yes, you might find your knees are up a little, but generally I'd say it shouldn't be a drama. Hope that helps mate and take care.
@joelWpritchard3 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein ok thanks mate
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
@@joelWpritchard No worries bud. Stay safe.
@randolph4421 Жыл бұрын
1,500? USA never got them so I see these going for 15k in Texas for the exotic right hand drive
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
Mmmm, exotic haha. They're a lotta fun :D
@kyshroАй бұрын
215 hp? Not 276 hp?
@DaveZalsteinАй бұрын
Hi @kyshro, that's right. The 'normal' WRX had 215hp, it's the STI that had 276hp (or 206kW). This guy's just the baby hehe. Cheers🤝
@kyshroАй бұрын
@@DaveZalstein I’m confused is this just for Europe? All Japanese WRX/STi Imprezas had over 240 HP since 1992 🤔
@DaveZalsteinАй бұрын
@@kyshro Aussie-delivered cars for here in Australia running 98RON fuel.
@kyshroАй бұрын
@@DaveZalstein Thank you for the information, had no idea! Our GC8 Impreza RS only had 165 HP in the US 😢
@nomeru_04 жыл бұрын
$1500 for a wrx in Australia.. that’s an incredible deal. You’ll typically struggle to get an RX for that price
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
I know mate, was very fortunate timing. GC8 prices are only going on - it's crazy. Cheers for watching and I hope you liked the vid:D
@VenomHadesOfficial4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein im here because i saw one for $11,000 with 245,000ks on it
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
@@VenomHadesOfficial In Oz? Mate, if it's not a total banger, getting in now could prove to be a good move.
@VenomHadesOfficial4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein i live in vic not sure if thats too much for a gc8 but it is wrx
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
@@VenomHadesOfficial Ha! I think I saw the same one for sale haha. Blue '98. Could be cool...
@VenomHadesOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful heel toes mate 👌🏽
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Venom Hades - years of practice ;-)
@222blacka4 жыл бұрын
love it i have the same one !!!!
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Too much fun ay? I haven't had the chance to drive it much recently, but can't wait to get back out there as soon as I can. Cheers for watching and for commenting :D
@Spacemonkeymojo3 жыл бұрын
You got this for $1500 AUD?
@DaveZalstein2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. And still have it :D
@Spacemonkeymojo2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein no freaking way. Mates rates?
@DaveZalstein2 жыл бұрын
@@Spacemonkeymojo Haha, nah, no mate's rates. It was just before prices started to go nuts and it didn't run due to a damaged ignition, so was a bit of a gamble. Happy I went with it though - mega fun car.
@Spacemonkeymojo2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein lucky you man. What a bargain!
@aaronwilkie65745 жыл бұрын
That's a very good buy at that money they don't usually go that cheap any issues you had to rectify? I challenge anybody to find a more complete package /fun practical classic car for the money some of these go for. Great bang for buck . Time will tell but they are starting to climb especially the 2 doors.
@DaveZalstein5 жыл бұрын
Hey aaron wilkie, oh man the two-door GM8s are already getting pretty high in value, but the four-door GC8s will follow too. My guy's a bit rough, but overall, not major issues - engine and gearbox okay, suspension was pretty buggered, and the paint needs some TLC... But for $1500 (Aussie), I ain't complaining - huge fun and a total smile machine. Cheers for watching man and I hope you liked the video :D
@aaronwilkie65745 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein nice video .keep up the good work .maybe some Aussie muscle New and old in the future perhaps. I've owned my 95 gc8 for 7 years now great car.
@DaveZalstein5 жыл бұрын
@@aaronwilkie6574 Oh man, thank you - just doing what I love and sharing it with peeps who also love cars. Aussie muscle you can find here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jojOkHSMmr-UapY And new and old would be sweet, just logistically difficult with only one person driving, filming, editing, etc haha.
@humzaiqbal54693 жыл бұрын
1500? In the UK THESE ARE WORTH 4000 IN THIS CONDITION
@HaloRSD5 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave. Great content. If you ever come down to Tassie let me know. Love you to interview me. Also you can check out my GC8 video I did on KZbin.
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Hey Rosh, awesome videos and awesome cars. Your Version 6 looks ace! Cheers for watching and if I find myself back in Tassie, I'll be sure to drop you note. Take care and stay safe mate :D
@andrewpaige91525 жыл бұрын
Um your info is a bit wrong! The colour is Dark Mica Blue, and its about $1,022 USD our currency isn't that piss weak we aren't new Zealand
@DaveZalstein5 жыл бұрын
Ah, lol! Hey Andrew, the $7.00US thing is a joke mate - relax, I know the Aussie dollar isn't that bad (yet). As for the colour, the info I had was that 52D was Dark Blue Pearl, but I know that Dark Blue Mica 2 - which came before it - also shares the 52D colour code. So, apologies if I'm off on the era and it's a Mica not Pearl. But hey, at least we can agree it's still Dark Blue... Cheers for watching man :D
@boostedflat43874 жыл бұрын
Did you just say 7 usd???
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Haha, yes mate, it's a joke. Although, AUD$1500 is about US$1100 if that helps.
@goingforadds3 жыл бұрын
Great vid mate, I'm sure you're watching the covid crack prices on cars - like the gc8 at the moment and thinking...fuck...$1500 was a good deal lol Nonetheless, I have the exact same gc8 sitting in my garage now, great cars
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Hey goingforadds, I'm definitely aware of the crazy prices and I'm very glad I got my little guy when I did, but he's still a fair project with lots more still to sort. But he's super fun and always puts a massive smile on my face. How long have you had yours? What spec is it? What colour? Standard or modified? And cheers too for the positive feedback - always glad when people like the channel :D
@goingforadds2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveZalstein I've owned it for a while now - it was a ground up resto. I've owned about 8 gc8s/gf8s now lol. That's all variants - 4 sedans, 2 hatch/ wagons and 2 coupes/ 2 door type r's. To say the least, they're great cars - but showing their age - I've become a gc8/gf8 wreckers (my garage looks like one), just to ensure I can keep this wrx going. In my current gc8 is still, an ongoing project - I'm aiming to build a wrx RA, so a much more period, styled gc8.
@DaveZalstein2 жыл бұрын
@@goingforadds Sounds mega! Good luck with it all :D
@Thatguy-vu5iu3 жыл бұрын
Im getting a motor and running gear for 2.5k, for my NA-wrx conversion. You got super lucky getting a full car for 1.5k 😒
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Just very fortunate timing is all, but at least you've got a WRX and have the conversion underway - will be awesome DeeWrex :D
@DoubleDeckerAnton3 жыл бұрын
$1500 is an absolute bargain mate.
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Sunk more into it since filming the vid, but it's all worth it I reckon. Still got it, still love it. Cheers :)
@DoubleDeckerAnton2 жыл бұрын
I managed to buy a '98 Terzo with 280bhp but standard looks. It's been amazing but I've had to spend £1000s on it, as a lot of parts needed replacing.
@ferns773 жыл бұрын
My gear box lasted exactly 300,000kms
@dirtydogg064 жыл бұрын
Had mine for 13 yrs all original awesome condition and sold it.........worst decision I ever made😩
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Nooooo! When did you sell it dirtydogg06?
@dirtydogg064 жыл бұрын
Year ago. I might get me another one!
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
@dirtydogg06 Good luck finding one now, they're all disappearing.
@markb84672 жыл бұрын
Problem is now people want $10,000 for these $1,500 wrx’s
@DaveZalstein10 ай бұрын
True. Bad if you're trying to get one, great if you're considering selling one ;-)
@ioanbugheanu683626 күн бұрын
Only a Subaru owner would car their car a "he" 😂 nice video
@lawrence.centinales2 жыл бұрын
did u just say 7 dollars usd 😭
@DaveZalstein2 жыл бұрын
Lol. Was a joke man, but AUS$1500 ain't much. I've still got the car though, and it's still huge fun :D
@RichardFrost3 жыл бұрын
425,000 km and mine is still going strong from brand new. I am going to sell it if anyone is interested. I have someone interested in it for a restore project.
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Wowza! Go little Rexy! Sell at your peril mate, but I'd hang onto it for as long as you can - getting rarer by the day. Have fun and drive safe :D
@reddeadryan783 жыл бұрын
$7 U.S? I'll give you $1000 U.S for it 🤣
@DaveZalstein3 жыл бұрын
Haha! I think the value may have gone up since I filmed it... ;-)
@sillymiso4 жыл бұрын
$7 U.S haha i feel that
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@andrewpaige91525 жыл бұрын
Did he just say $7 US?
@DaveZalstein5 жыл бұрын
He did mate. Was a joke...
@totokill27874 жыл бұрын
Hey man when you decide to sell pls msg me😂
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
Haha, always happy to consider offers ;-)
@totokill27874 жыл бұрын
Dave Zalstein gimme a few more years and its taken (;😂
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
@@totokill2787 Haha, I'm very patient...
@totokill27874 жыл бұрын
Iv got a subaru liberty gt atm, gc8 is a gream (:😂
@DaveZalstein4 жыл бұрын
@@totokill2787 Good luck with it man :D
@coopsnz13 жыл бұрын
Japan white with 244000km bid for $8000aud
@WithCarePlz2 жыл бұрын
The regular WRX has never and will never be an icon. The only reason the WRX name is brought up is due to the STI. Nothing iconic about open diffs, 50/50 awd, or fragile transmissions. The regular WRX has always been a poser car for kids to feel good about themselves and throw on the STI wing. I’ve been a subaru fan for a long time and I’ve owned 4 STI and 2 wrx. You can spent 15k sti swapping a wrx all you want- still not the same as a genuine STI due to the sti chassis being altered and stiffened in several key places over the wrx. From behind the wheel if you know what to look for you can absolutely feel a difference between the genuine article and a fake STI swapped wrx. Not only is the regular wrx not an icon, not only is it a waste of money compared to any other alternate vehicle choice, but the regular wrx with it’s weak internals and garbage awd/trans is mostly responsible for subaru getting an undeserved reputation for being unreliable. If anybody is considering buying a baby wrx do yourself a favor and get a 5.0 mustang or a SI or a GTi if you can’t afford the genuine sti. Feel free to try and argue with somebody who knows the difference, I won’t reply to anybody you can have the last word. I just wanted to hopefully stop somebody from making a poor vehicle choice 😂