Is the Subaru Forester STi the Perfect Overlanding Vehicle?

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[@CarveyKeitel]

Answer: no!

[@mr.brianmarijuana]

Actually Yesssssssssss

[@CarveyKeitel]

Unless you’re actually trying to go over landing off road.

[@mastathrash5609]

Agreed, plus It'll be getting the same gas mileage as a light truck doing it. And the ground clearance is.. worrisome...

[@jesseshelby4383]

More like hell no 😂😂😂. Bring them extra head gaskets 😂

[@CapablePimento]

Lets see how good I am at guessing. Do you drive a taco with a snorkel? Or a 4 runner? Not rhetorical, please reply honestly.

[@nelhead4807]

They need to bring back the STI’s in America.

[@Lracer61]

For sure, subaru has lost its way

[@dandawson129]

I was waiting for the new model they teased with 400 HP, to trade in my 2020. 😒

[@nelhead4807]

@@dandawson129 I was wanting one as well.

[@johnmontana8540]

Wait, they got rid of the STI’s here??

[@amirfauzan942]

​@@johnmontana8540yeah only the plastic VB WRX but no sti ver😢

[@BoostedMike]

Mt fuji in the background is sick

[@bunkev8906]

The ALBO collab is awesome!!!! Its so great seeing him on other channels

[@my_usual_antics6853]

Is it just me, or has the audio been janky for the last couple of videos?

[@AndrewMalkin]

Seems like Gary bundled up after putting his mic on. The other guys sounded fine.

[@bensabelhaus7288]

I miss my Forester. Had to build my own. Did all the STI parts, plus Prodrive Stg2 and kept the 5spd with an RA gearset to match the 4.444 final drive. It was an absolute beast to drive around town lol Anything that was even remotely trying to play at town speeds was gone. Mustang and Ferrari 360 trying to play with each other? Both surprised by the white toaster lol Didn't get the STI bumpers, but I did have the skirts, scoop, top and mid level spoiler. I built it as a what if Subaru had released one in 04. Back in 05 lol It was a partial inspiration for the root beer SPT Forester that was built. The dealer I worked for worked closely with Subaru R&D and other things (long time dealer close to some facilities) They liked the idea of building a car using all factory parts. Hence the Forester SPT. It had a lot of stuff not for the Forester XT, but easily bolted on. I wish they had gone a little louder with the color on that. But they were really pushing the Legacy GT and Forester XT as upscale vehicles.

[@Kritacul]

People need to stop sleeping on Foresters. They are BEASTS and under the soccer mom facade you have one HELL of a sleeper.

[@jarrettwieberg]

I have a 2.5XT and travel the country in it, It flys up mountains with ease like no car I’ve ever driven. Ultimate fun road trip vehicle

[@johnmontana8540]

I’d get one but I have concerns about Subaru reliability. Is all that talk overblown? I always hear about the head gaskets

[@jarrettwieberg]

@@johnmontana8540 I’ve had 4 Subarus now, 2 turbo models and 2 NA. Never had to do a single blown headgasket or had a engine issue. I change my oil every 3500 miles, and leave the engine stock. The Headgasket bs is being passed around bc ppl modify the engine for power when they aren’t made for it from factory. Which you can make power with a EJ, just can’t use cheap parts and run no tune

[@johnmontana8540]

@@jarrettwieberg That makes a lot of sense. This STI Forester is freaking sick and making me want a subie. Right now I’ve got an ‘18 Elantra sport (turbo).

[@pepvwaning8551]

Daily driver 2.5 xt 5mt with tune 170k miles no issues, change oil in time and high octane fuel... 🎉

[@jacek3438]

Great video, thanks to you guys for delivering such content.

[@mking9446I]

I love wagons. Idk why, but that sti forrester is a goddam dream car....or a s70r

[@DylanC-ly4cs]

Thank you Gary and Micah🤙

[@PsychoStreak]

That Forester STi made me want to get one when I first saw it back in the day as a companion for my 03 WRX. That feeling is back. Actually it never left, but those things are unobtanium.

[@Hinch55]

Had a 2004 Forester 5-speed manual XT. As close a we could get in the States short of building an STI from scratch. Long gone, but it's still one of the funnest/most functional cars I've had.

[@jonsilvestro3359]

More people need to realize the Forester STI (and XT with a swapped turbo and ecu) is not a Forester with STI parts it IS an STI. The Forester was on the same platform as the Impreza, the suspension is raised but aside from that it's the same car with a Forester body on it, even the weight is nearly the same. You can get an incredible sleeper with an older turbo Forester they handle just like an STI but have all the storage space of a Forester.

[@hoonicycle5830]

100% agree

[@allenjustdance]

Ive always appreciated the 2nd gen Foresters. Superb build and video! 🙌🏾

[@DIRTG23]

I drive a 6 speed Forester now and had a 82 Delica when I lived in Japan. Great video!

[@kentbeitel9966]

My friend has a forester xt that he did the full 05 sti swap and got the body panels from Japan

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Albo has a great channel on Japanese car culture

[@Tiddy-boy-lacroix]

If you could increase the ground clearance by 3x that would be a start.

[@LuisRamirez-nb6sh]

Been waiting on this collab with albo

[@plnkfloydian7814]

I’ve been appreciating wagons a lot more recently. They just look nice

[@Biggreengiant]

Gary and Micah are saving Hoonigan with this Japan content. Im here for it. More long form please.

[@TheHoonigans]

One more Japan drop tomorrow, it’s a good one 🎉

[@bdd1469]

Way to simp, but I dont think either of them is gay. Saving hoonigan by making stupid videos asking ridiculous questions like is a subaru the best overlander? Neither one of these street cars is even close to a decent ovverlander which is why they are on gravel roads, not trails. This is actually the kind of sh!t that is destroying the channel.

[@paradoxofgodexisting]

@@bdd1469 Sooomeone is feeling down lately );

[@nickthaskater]

​@@bdd1469nobody likes an ex that doesn't know when to leave. The door is over there 👉

[@kactuscookie]

Yeeee i love the albo x hoonigan series!

[@36Marcel36]

I have a SG9 STI myself ✌🏻😍 did a lot of camping with my rooftop. Absolutely love it

[@nigeburgess5950]

Haha love this. Just wish a bit more 'fun' was had. Crazy thing is, i had the STI forester (in NZ) for 10years when it came out and was my go too for daily driving, some street races and off roading for adventuring. And now I have a 2.3L diesel Delica as my daily family car and adventuring. Both good beasts

[@ewingfox6459]

New Hoonigan, not the same as Old Hoonigan. Would love to have been able to snap up a STI Fozzy here in the US!

[@josephmatuszak3855]

I get a kick outta how good the Honda Element can be with a rear diff swap to something more stout. That vehicle is literally meant for light overlanding.

[@R19Robbin]

Such a sick and unique machine 🔥🔥

[@ReverendClaydough]

Miss our ‘04XT sooooo much. One of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Loved spanking other cars in it.

[@makotacos3018]

Good to see the Fozzy getting some love! Thank you ALBO for representing the Forester scene well 🙌

[@hunterrees9224]

I have a 97 Forester s/tb I imported a couple years ago (it’s like this STI version just with wrx parts instead and the EJ 20 versus the 25) and my wife has an 04 XT. Between me racing in mine and us camping in her’s I’m convinced there isn’t anything they can’t do!

[@richsilvestro1227]

No shot albo’s on here. Sickkkk 🔥🔥🔥

[@maxime_vhw]

Is it okay to use content of vin and scotto while both left hoonigan?

[@MountainRoo]

That’s an awesome Forester but there are some truly amazing Overland built Subarus that deserve a feature. I’m sure they can take you guys on an actual adventure too.

[@Harry-Wheeler]

Love a forester STI! Shame there was no 1440/2160 4k footage! That scenery would’ve loved that.

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic video, wish we still had the Delica in Australia. The Subaru would be great if it was about 4 inches higher

[@ryanmorrison2983]

Isnt the engine in the forester sti still and EJ255 not an EJ257 or JDM Ej207?

[@RyanSmithSnowboardin]

I believe this is correct its a EJ255 with the EJ257 intake manifold

[@bernana_wrx]

So sick to see Albo in hoonigan content!

[@mohammedaribi6984]

any body know where that rooftop tent from?

[@spirlindizzy]

SG9 STI Is my dream dailu

[@Shocked-]

Two things I love in life: fast hatchbacks and fast wagons

[@PsunnProductions]

What’s up with the Walmart version of hert?

[@stanfordkoch1271]

I got a forester like that, its making 400 hp now and more lowered

[@stressed_garage]

i have a forester Sti and also got a turbo diesel Mitsubishi (Pajero not Delica) so that Delica what light bar? i want one for my Pajero!!!

[@Monika_701]

Currently living in Japan and i just got my drivers license. Maybe it’ll take me years to afford something like that but there will be one day where I can afford to buy it. Ganbatte imasu . Yoroshiku ❤

[@Renalda5TV]

Gary with pants 😂

[@CxlebHan]

Always wanted an sf9

[@Flex_WRX]

Dream car!!

[@dannyjr7997]

How about Honda rd1 CRV.

[@Ghettofireman80]

They came out with a wagon evo that was only available in Japan I have an sti now but I did own a evo 8 and an evo x I think the 17 sti I have is better than the 14 evo x but it’s now better then the other 03 evo I had

[@natehawesvideo]

The usdm 04-06 SG XT woud be best for its approach angle.

[@alejandromelchor-ayala5645]

Try the second gen CRV. BUILT IN PICNIC TABLE for the winnnn. Plus reliable.

[@dynamicweaponsolutions]

Looks like ace ventura 2 when he’s coming out the rhino

[@Jinji11]

Best Hoonigan yet ✨🌊🤙🌊✨

[@estevanrodriguez7181]

Gary wearing jeans =RARRE MOMENT

[@Chase_Schrader]

Yes… and it doesn’t even need to be a STi. I might be a little biased though…

[@wildvandee1079]

I actually wanna get a truck, just so I can go Build it up for overlanding I wanna go overlanding with it I would take this car in a heartbeat It's so cool.

[@AgainWhoops]

Evo wagon! Do want

[@davidcortez2573]

ALBO!!!!

[@dannykennedy5885]

Yes, i love it

[@hsklar5941]

where's this vs that offroad?

[@dylanstevens7592]

Mine looks almost like that! Lhd though.

[@subarustrates]

Foresters SG rocks

[@mtadicc]

never been this early!

[@SoldierSeuss]

Honestly this seems like more of a campground car that can handle some mild offroading at best. Not what you'd typically want for a proper overlanding experience.

[@hersheytemple]

i want this car soo bad but a lhd version u know?

[@colesteven1123]

RIP Hoonigan

[@colesteven1123]

Hate it or love it The truth is in the puddin.... Hoonigan died with Our boy, Ken Block.

[@paradoxofgodexisting]

@@colesteven1123 The truth? They are still posting great stuff and your prediction of the downfall doesnt make it a truth.

[@myself17]

It isn’t the same engine out of the sti. It’s the ej255 block out of the wrx. The sti is the ej257.

[@Oso88j]

No Subaru was harmed during the production of this video... just 5 motors

[@OLEVIR6]

5th one in!

[@fikramkajilijili]

Nice vidio 👍

[@zacharybednarz505]

It has a ej255 not a ej257. And it has a longer gearing trans. 3:01

[@conspicuoustraverser7375]

🧑🏾‍💻👍🏾I like it

[@CommonPerson0]

Needs to be lifted with all terrain tires. If you want to do shit like this. That why I lifted up my forester so I can travel and explore.

[@RobStaniford]

No non 4x4 without clearance ever could be 😂

[@GolfGunsNGears]

Never seen an overland video with so little overlanding.

[@bobbyrobinette5772]

Sagoi.....cool

[@TheRobert7878]

Homies. Come Stay in a tent with me in Montana.

[@ryanmccarthy8195]

Bring back the old hoonigan burnouts daily

[@Notred1775]

much jealous

[@K20_EM1]

Maybe if you are over landing on the highway. That shit has no ground clearance, kind of hard to go OVER landing if you can’t drive OVER the land 🤦🏻‍♂️ 😂😂😂

[@szczurrat2402]

Ayyyy... Uncle Gary coming through with the good stuff! Im tired of this vs that. Id rather watch this vs that. *this vs that is still cool, btw. Just not s cool right now compared to this. Thank you.*

[@loneponderer495]

If it didn't have its suspension lowered so much, it would be better.

[@Stickpowell]

I was gonna buy one of these but now y’all just put everyone with real money onto them and there won’t be any left for us with imaginary money

[@kennethgalbraith]

Gary looking like he's in the north pole

[@oltomtom]

I currently own 2 and no they are NOT the perfect overlanding vehicle. Limited ground clearance and suspension travel being the top two reasons. However, I would put them in the perfect daily driver category.

[@Syberz]

I'm not knowledgeable about overlanding, but wouldn't you want something with more than like 2" of clearance?

[@m180sxr]

This is called "soft roading".

[@theriderdtm8650]

Walaweh ❗

[@Devastator123]

Overlanding? Like going over gravel roads and golf courses? Granola cars

[@maxime_vhw]

Gary's mic up his ass? Mic quality going down like all off hoonigan xd

[@mobucks555]

Overlanding? Nah. Subaru doesn't build for Dakar. WRC stages are at least somewhat groomed trails. Used to see one on my way to work looked exactly like this one even same color. That was in New Hampshire so IDK if it was a real imported STi or kitted and badged to look like one. People in the northeast love Subarus they are everywhere. Now I live in Florida and I've seen maybe 3 STi's in four years haha.

[@828_Nate]

Gary..... Pull your head out of your ass! Your voice is muffled 😂 Luv ya Gary!

[@paradoxofgodexisting]

Thats not the reason for a muffled sound... It was obviously a microphone that was in his ass...

[@jackieTHorn]

Second one in.

[@michael-michaelmotorcycle]

You spelt CAR CAMPING wrong.

[@projectjwoo]

4 runner life.

[@ryanmcreynolds4207]

Hoonigan videos lately feel very phoned in.

[@djrandyp9226]

Get Gary a job in WWE and Zach with Cleetus. Hoonigan is done.

[@zakn3954]

This is supposed to be hoonigan not grandmas camping channel

[@PNWSubaruAdventures]

No, The Outback is hands down.....more room!

[@leitch100]

That is low!!! Wouldn't go where I go in that.

[@lucianholbrook3966]

this content feels off brand but im not sure how

[@joshuawilson-jv6li]

Such a sexy car