Does The Subaru STI Make A Good Daily Driver?

[@fredc5461]

I have a 2020 STI. I drive it every day. It's perfect for me. It has enough power to stay out of trouble, enough breaks or when you need to stop in to hurry the room for groceries. Two kids in the back if necessary. Was just a great all-around car. Mine is fun and dependable. I encourage everybody to at least check it out when you're looking for a new car

[@steveswiat]

Glad to hear you're enjoying it!

[@runtZVA]

Just got the same sti as in the video 2020 with 5k miles but no recaros. I drive it to work everyday and love it! No problem being a daily

[@steveswiat]

Right on!

[@HashTheGrappler]

I live in northern quebec, just upgraded to an sti from my impreza, about to have my first winter with it, will definitely enjoy it.

[@steveswiat]

Awesome, they are so fun in the snow

[@jimmyglea]

My 2015 STi was fun as hell…but I’m an old guy now. Honestly, my 2022 WRX is nearly as quick but way more comfortable as a daily.

[@steveswiat]

Glad to hear you are enjoying your new WRX!

[@EvolutionIX219]

The new WRX is awesome

[@steveswiat]

@@EvolutionIX219 I need to get one to review on the channel soon.

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

Yeah let us know if the VB chassis is better than a VA chassis.

[@DisruptionTM]

People drive less practical vehicles as “daily drivers”. If you like the car an your funds can cover it, the question should be “why not?”

[@steveswiat]

Agreed!

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

I had the 2017 base model WRX, and now I own a 2020 base model WRX/STI. I love the STI a lot more and it is my daily driver. World Rally blue 💙 it's my Bluebaru. I got that name from Smeedia. I watch his content everyday. I. Very glad to be apart of the Subie Family. I'm 53 and I bought my Bluebaru on January 29th this year. I'm never going to sell it. Stay safe brother.

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

I agree,I am keeping my STI stock. A great daily driver, I will do no power mods to the Bluebaru. Only exterior mods.

[@Lewis0709]

Love my 2017 STI and honestly can’t find anything on the market that would make me change after two 4:17 and a half years. Never had any issues but car only has 16,500 miles on the clock.

[@steveswiat]

Awesome! At 1.5 years ownership and it’s been awesome so far. 18k on it

[@malcolmar]

Nice ride and even more special now that it is the last generation of the WRX STI. Enjoy it, brother. That is a modern-day classic.

[@steveswiat]

Appreciate man! That is why I bough tit actually. I owned them in the past and when I got the chance to get one of the last STIs ever built I pulled the trigger on it. Late Nov 2021 delivery

[@malcolmar]

@@steveswiat Again congrats. One of my biggest regrets in life was not being in a position to be able to get the WXR STI S209 when they went on sale here in the US. That car was something special to those who get it. No matter how I looked at the numbers, I just could not make them work and that was when they were at MSRP. Good thing you were able to grab your car because prices are just going up. Your car is just going to be appreciated more in time, especially with that manual as people strive to electrify everything on 4 wheels. Fortunately, I was able to get a 2019 Honda Civic Type R. That is something I never take for granted. Besides some very minor mods, I am keeping my car bone stock and am just enjoying it and never letting it go. BTW, who did you go for your window tint and what shade did you get for your back windows again?

[@steveswiat]

@@malcolmar Yeah the S209 would have been sweet! I'm hoping your right, my goal is to keep this car for life. It is such a blissful experience driving it around and the steering/gear box are just incredible. I really enjoy it and love just cruising around in it almost everyday. The Type R is really sweet too, I considered one of those as well before the prices went nuts. I got the tints/PPF done at Subaru Autonation Scottsdale - they outsourced it though. I'm sorry I can't recall to who. Are you in the PHX valley area?

[@malcolmar]

@@steveswiat Thanks for the fast reply. I was blessed to be able to get my Type R new at MSRP. Again, I don't take that for granted. Great minds think alike because amazing cars are not some sort of consumable. My Type R might as well be a family heirloom to remind future generations of the differences between cars you drive and cars that drive you. The same can be said about your WRX STI. Thanks for the info on the tint. I have been waiting to try to have a quality tint job done because I don't want it to bubble, peel, or turn purple and your tint looks great. I am in So Cal. I will try to stick to some tint places that have done work with some Honda dealerships over here. Good luck with your channel and enjoy that sweet ride. The more others modify their cars beyond recognition while others destroy their cars street racing or on the track, the value of your car will only increase. Also, highly recommend a good ceramic coating if you have not done that already. It can get pricey to go to a shop but for about $15 I used Turtle Wax 53409 Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating. Two coats protect your car for up to a year. I have used it on my Type R and after 3 years the paint still looks showroom new.

[@steveswiat]

@@malcolmar glad to hear you got the R at a good price. It will hold its value long term most likely as they make less and less manual vehicles that offer true driving experience. Yeah the tints are a must here in AZ. It’s garage kept but when I’m out I stick a sun shade in the front windshield since the UV is so strong. I’ve had ceramic coating on a previous car and loved it. I haven’t done it on this car yet but will consider it. At this point I have no plans to modified it. It drives great stock and is quick enough for my goals with it. It shines on the backroads more than doing highway pulls. Good luck with your car man. Appreciate the comments!

[@Atlan_tis]

All depends on the owner of the vehicle, I had 3 BMWs M models and never had a single issue, I just replace all fluids way sooner then manual says.

[@steveswiat]

Good idea! I also change fluids well beforehand and take other precautionary measures to help the car stay healthy.

[@Atlan_tis]

@@steveswiat better coolant radiator helps too , the better engine cools the better engine runs, all engines hate heat, this is why sensors and parts go out 👍🏻 , you welcome, in couple weeks I will have my own STi, even in the future if my engine dies on me, I will order a different engine that can support 560whp and still drive it with stock tune, the car will over live me lol 😂

[@steveswiat]

@@Atlan_tis yeah in AZ the weather is already getting very warm. If and when I do some mods I will focus on cooling, tuning and basic stage 1 + setup. What generation M cars did you own?

[@Atlan_tis]

@@steveswiat X5 M and two M5 Competition, X5 M I tuned to stage two 650hp and both M5 Competition on stage two 800hp

[@Atlan_tis]

@@steveswiat I still have a Ducati too 😁 so I’m not looking for speed, I just want one vehicle that is fast but not that fast and same time sounds nice and 4 wheels drive and manual and must have turbo, trough so many cars , I ended up with STi option, so it’s my next car for life, I did test drive and I like it, it is not about power but the sound and feel of the car, it’s a car toy for adults, in couple ears I will be 40 and I still feel young, STi will be expensive in the future for sure

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

How much was your brake job on your STI?

[@steveswiat]

I have not had to replace them on this car yet. In the past though I’ve done brake pad replacements on similar brake setups for under $350 years ago.

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

@Steve Swiat Exactly. Thank you for the response brother. I subscribed to the channel. The STI to me is so fun to drive and maintain. I wont be doing any tunning or power mods to the STI. I get guys trying to race me I Bluebaru everyday. I live in Oceanside Ca and work in Irvine CA. It's 50 miles each way. My goal is also to over 250K in this STI.

[@steveswiat]

@@paulmarsdensr1095 awesome! It’s been a good car have a few trips planned in it soon

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

@Steve Swiat Sounds good 👍. Stay safe brother. Keep up the good work on this channel. All of us STI need to stick together.

[@vonstrong92]

How long it took u to drive the sti is the clutch heavy or light

[@steveswiat]

I’ve been driving manual for 15 years so it wasn’t much of a learning curve. The clutch is medium light. It’s an easy car to daily drive

[@vonstrong92]

@@steveswiat nice hopefully I get this or the type r one day lol

[@odys3803]

Is it a good daily driver? Depends of your tolerance to fan boy ratio.

[@steveswiat]

LOL this is for sure. Since getting my Raptor I find the STI less and less comfortable as a daily. Its strictly a weekend car now and might be for sale soon.

[@odys3803]

@@steveswiat I suspect the Raptor is the same. For a daily driver, short or long distance, comfort is most important. Of course a car should have enough power and stability safely overtake and manoeuvre out of dangerous situations. If you want to go fast, go on a racetrack or get a bike (put yourself and not others into imminent danger).

[@steveswiat]

The Raptor is the best vehicle I've owned by far. It is truly exceptional. The only place it struggles a bit is tight parking lots lol.

[@odys3803]

@@steveswiat mileage is also another area, road and wind noise (compared to a lower car). Without a bed box carrying coats, bags and other clean things, cargo is in a way lacking. I have a Wrangler, it's a terrible car, but I love it and that's the reason why I tolerate a lot things I wouldn't with other vehicles.

[@robertbilic4021]

is, if you can afford 100€ tank every 2-3 days... it is a perfect daily driver

[@steveswiat]

I usually fill up about once every 5-7 days depending on how much joy riding I'm doing

[@hhhydeee]

@@steveswiat I barely boost, fill up interval is still 3-4 days as daily.

[@steveswiat]

@@hhhydeee Yeah with the small tank I generally average around 210-220 miles per tank

[@Atlan_tis]

If comparing with my Toyota Tacoma truck that east 14mpg, I would say STi is a hybrid 😂 and I don’t mind to fill it up 4 times a month , this is how much I drive

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

Did you let the Subaru dealership do it? I'm doing research on it now. The dealer wants 3K do a break job.

[@steveswiat]

$3k seems a bit steep but wouldn’t surprise me. You can likely get f/r pads for under $500 plus labor. The rotors are pretty durable and likely don’t need to replaced with your first brake job if you’re just daily driving with it.

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

@Steve Swiat See thanks brother I thought the same thing. I also drive the STI in intelligent mode. It's saving me alot in gas. How about you? What mode do you drive in?

[@steveswiat]

@@paulmarsdensr1095 I run sport in the warm weather in AZ when the AC is on. Otherwise if the weather is cooler and I don’t need AC I run sport #. I tend it feels a little less smooth with the AC on sport #

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

@Steve Swiat Thanks for the feedback. The difference between my 2017 WRX and my 2020 STI are night and day. The STI is a better car overall. I loved my FA 20 motor but my EJ motor in my opinion is better. Happy holidays to you and your family brother. Me and the wife are headed to the Dominican Republic next week for Christmas. Subies forever man.

[@steveswiat]

@@paulmarsdensr1095 Agreed, thanks brother! Enjoy!

[@edwardlaw797]

No, XT Outback Limited is a good alternative. Get to you destination same amount of time. Too loud!

[@steveswiat]

STI is a great daily and very easy to drive. Outback is OK but it's very boring IMO.