Reasons why a WRX wagon is the PERFECT Daily driver!

Here are the reasons why I love my WRX wagon!
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[@messmeister92]

Having a wagon is enormously underrated. I have 17 STi now but I drove an Impreza hatch for years. Absolutely love the STi but miss the flexibility of a hatch.

[@_cam-]

Dude Imma hatch type of 16 year old...man If I had money and knew where you are I'd buy it. also if you did still have it

[@lewisgilbertson7506]

@@_cam- offerup has a lot of good deals, ik this is super late but i got my 04’ wrx wagon with 102k miles for $6k

[@ohgryph]

@@lewisgilbertson7506 nice steal, hope she’s running strong man!

[@gohardorgohome7687]

I currently own a blobeye sedan but for some reason I love the wagon maybe I'll own one in the future

[@raamizshah4368]

Wrc I’ll trade you

[@whyarewehere3893]

Bugeyes not blobeyes

[@twrx-vq1iv]

I own an 04 STi but I want a WRX wagon. I had an 02 Outback wagon that I loved. Went to parties in it and slept in the back all fucked up lol. I could make a bed in it and it went everywhere

[@matiaspissanetzky4814]

bro i litterally have seen you parked at that gym before. i go to that school in the background. i am loooking into getting a wagon because of seeing your car. LMAO

[@_AlexanderVargas]

Hahahahaha crazy!

[@user-tq7eu6nq1o]

💯💯💯💯​@@_AlexanderVargas

[@user-tq7eu6nq1o]

​@@_AlexanderVargasbruh keep posting more KZbin videos

[@Gamingfunfun]

I just bought a 2003 wagon myself! I am LOVING IT. I was looking soooo hard for a bugeye sedan and came across a wagon and couldnt say no. They're cheaper to buy, more practical and still just as fun to drive. The only down side is it's really hard to find exterior parts for the wagon because companies only want to make them for the sedan. (Fender Flairs, Rain guards, difusers, lips etc.)

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Nice! Would you say to completely not to get an automatic? Asking because of daily driving commute. I don't mind manual but thinking that could get old. Haven't driven a manual daily since early 20s. I'm 37 now.

[@nnnlegohd7969]

@@Texas_Cruiser it’s way more fun in a manual tho

[@edibleplatypus13]

how to be a duche bag “niCe sQuEaKinG BrEaKs BrO”

[@stevethomas760]

I sold my 208 mi '02 WRX wagon last year that I bought new. I had the magazine articles when the car was coming out, window sticker. I kept a journal of every oil change, light bulb since day one. Some spirited driving first few years but never dogged. Stock except for a remap. Back seats were down 99.999% of the time for a kayak & paddle board paddles. The seats were sat in maybe 10 times. Replaced with it's twin, a blue '05. I agree that's it is one incredible daily driver. Not a daily driver, '91 NSX . Oh by the way I'm 70

[@Zapablast05]

Hell yeah, wagon mafia! It seems like wagons get more attention than sedans do. They're super underrated and becoming more uncommon. A 60" TV fit in the back of my hawkeye wagon with room to spare.

[@kheff46]

I have had engines, and hoods inside the trunk, as well as a queen size mattress

[@mitchelpechtl7508]

I have a 04 wrx wagon stage 2. Absolutely love the car, and it always turns heads. Won't ever get rid of it!

[@twrx-vq1iv]

only thing i miss about my hatch was camping in it. im relatively kinda short so my ex and i used to go to parties in the mountains and sleep in the car at night. 🤟

[@stevekocinski8595]

I agree. 04 blob wagon owner for 2 years. Love it.

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Nice! Would you say to completely not to get an automatic? Asking because of daily driving commute. I don't mind manual but thinking that could get old. Haven't driven a manual daily since early 20s. I'm 37 now.

[@ZFA1738]

Just bought 2 2004 wagons. One for my lady and one for me. We love them.

[@hodlmonkey]

Didn't realise this video is so recent. I picked up one of these in April lol.. exactly same.. 02 bugeye wagon wrx. And I freaking love it! I've been into skylines and gtr for 10 years and fancied something different. Can't believe I never got one sooner. I picked up the one I have with head gasket done and numerous other jobs... also a VF35 turbo and pink 550cc injectors fitted and it's tuned to around 280bhp which I'm plenty happy with. It's not the 32gtr but it's alot of fun! Can't believe how good they handle and omg I can stuff everything in the boot Lol! 😎 totally smitten with it 😍 got some BC coilovers to go on and want to get 356mm K sport 8 pot kit for extra stop power 😁 For anyone wondering definitely get one if you want a fun daily that's affordable.. as this vid says there's just so many plusses

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Nice! Would you say to completely not to get an automatic? Asking because of daily driving commute. I don't mind manual but thinking that could get old. Haven't driven a manual daily since early 20s. I'm 37 now.

[@kheff46]

I used my 02 PSM wagon for years as a daily. Treated it like a truck! With a hitch, that thing hauls, literally!! 5spd makes it that much better in snow too

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Nice! Would you say to completely not to get an automatic? Asking because of daily driving commute. I don't mind manual but thinking that could get old. Haven't driven a manual daily since early 20s. I'm 37 now.

[@herb0321]

jpratx What's up bro I'm 30 and just got my first Subie it's an 02 WRX wagon with 162k on the clock. It's 100% stock performance wise, other than being being slightly lowered and having a short throw shifter. Honestly it's a great car and I'm very happy with it. I'm a San Francisco baby needless to say there's a bunch of hills out here and I'm loving it... I dunno if it's just me but I prefer driving stick to automatic it's just more engaging you know. Either way no matter what Subie you get you'll be happy. Good luck bro!

[@jmdean_]

@@Texas_Cruiser yes completely don't get an auto, 02 manual owner here -- This car would be particularly saddening to have without 3 pedals

[@philiparcher8628]

Totally agree i love mine

[@aixonoterre7335]

I have one too and i love it, in Spain it comes with stock sunroof, better front calipers and 17 inch wheels. Mine doesn't come with sport front seats.

[@TheTamashek]

This is a blessing to humanity

[@jacobpolson557]

My fist car is an 05’ wagon. Love everything about it. Great car just wish it came with a 6 speed

[@FishingFrenzy135]

I’m buying one next week so I was looking for some knowledge on the csr

[@williambittner9591]

If you aren't going to paint/wrap your silver side skirts, then get some hem black plastic 02-03 sideskirts. That would really help your wagon.

[@xenolith8689]

I love my bug eye wrx Wagon, such beautiful cars.

[@mohammedhussain3362]

Love the wagons man I have a v2 sti gf8 can’t go wrong with them as a daily

[@jasolich]

My dads friend has a buddy selling his 04 wrx wagon for 3400. Said the problems was a leaky valve cover, and a tired turbo. Good deal for the car?

[@rasharddauvergne342]

I live in a place with lots of hills and the gas millage is pretty shit but damn it's a nice car

[@jorgeescalade2073]

Great video homie

[@twincam16seca]

I have a 98 gf8 wrx wagon and like mine i assume the rear bench part of the seat folds up so the back of the rear seats fold completely flat with the head rests removed!

[@simonnorcliffe8075]

Such beautiful cars

[@bearbryant6005]

Want one but have a 100lb bulldog. Willing to do rear seat delete and build her a spot in back! Anywho found 2005 with 70k for 10 grand. Just needs maitnace, clean 9/10 inside and out.

[@bearbryant6005]

If not found 2013 with 99k and 20k on motor, "no paperwork on motor"? Anywho looking to daily and keep for EVER! Which way to go? !?! Lol , lil help y'all. In NorCal.

[@henryaleman6025]

I’ve always wanted one of these

[@davidrogers2902]

I have a 03 wrx wagon bought it in 08 with under 40k now has 220k never been rebuilt

[@jaredl7996]

Is the engine still going??? I’m buying a 03 wagon from a subie tech and want to have a reference point for how long they last when in good hands.

[@davidrogers2902]

@@jaredl7996 she's still going my daily take care of it and they will last 03 was the best year for the wagon

[@Surago]

I was looking for one and found an sti I couldn’t really pass up. I sort of regret not waiting around for a wagon but whatever

[@Highlight_Hendo]

Literally gonna get one tomorrow. You gotta repost this bro!

[@NachoLibreboy1]

Buying one of these (probably) for my first car

[@jaspergray8835]

Hey man I bought an 02 wrx wagon and live in Monterey. Do you know of or go to any car meets locally?

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

They are a fantastic car to drive.

[@joseargueta9833]

Hey good video bro, but question i want to buy a impreza outback, the regular version not wrx, so my question is how reliable are the subaru cars of those years, do you recommend buying one?

[@kippkewish9626]

Depends on the year, the ones of this gen are pretty reliable

[@josephbreen9955]

Thank you I have a but I wagon WX now I was just wondering what interior can I put in for the center console or what year ish say

[@simplyjarvis8368]

Hey I found a 2002 of your car Manuel. Looks very well taken care of but it has 252,000 miles was wondering would it last much linger

[@chrisright2602]

My 05 blob eye was not a good daily. 60 miles a day and i was only fixing something. Big headache but i do miss the car

[@DENMONKEY]

Put the camera down and pay attention to the road

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Thanks man nice stuff. Nice! Would you say to completely not to get an automatic? Asking because of daily driving commute. I don't mind manual but thinking that could get old. Haven't driven a manual daily since early 20s. I'm 37 now.

[@rashwal82]

These cars have horrible auto trannys. Very slow and 4 speed.

[@Texas_Cruiser]

@@rashwal82 ouch. They're super hard to find too.

[@davidrogers2902]

My auto has 220k never rebuilt

[@MoveWildwithMe]

Must make sure you get those notorious head gaskets serviced though😎

[@4LayersOfStrength]

I didn't know/think the 2.0L engines had the head gasket issues of the 2.5L.

[@WhereverHugo]

From what I've read, all Subaru engines from 99 to 2011 have the headgasket problem. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

[@Grooove_e]

@@WhereverHugo that only applies to the 2.5 liter engines

[@jackburton1757]

How is this in the snow?

[@Pccpy]

Might be the only car that can do almost anything in any weather condition given.

[@VailSkateSupply1]

It’s 5 years later and they’re not easy to find anymore.

[@PraizedDab]

Whats the difference between a jdm ej20 and just a normal one ?

[@Humourme582]

Had a Mazda wagon for 11 years. Hauled everything with it.

[@billymcrae99]

what kind of seats are those? im looking into replacing mine

[@dougrodriguez4977]

Wagons rule!

[@alexp.3152]

I always get really excited to own some of the cars showed in KZbin channel... but then i remember: USA gasoline $0.65 per litre UK petrol £1.25 per litre 😥😭😥😭😥😭😥😭😥😭😥

[@sharkongamessharkongames2147]

I still daily drive my 2004 WRX Wagon. Mine is all stock and am pushing over 220k miles on it now. It's still on the original clutch and drives like new! Other than regular maintenance, I had the A/C disconnected when it started dying around 180k miles. At 192k miles the radiator broke. Other than those two things, the car has been rock solid. I am 2nd owner, bought it with 18k miles on it, so I've personally put a lot of miles on this car. I also don't baby it, I beat on this thing all day and it just keeps on going. I've considered replacing with a tesla model 3, but my WRX Wagon has basically been trouble free for the over 200k miles I've owned it. As for utility, I've moved houses several times and packed this thing full of stuff. I've traveled across mountain passes, through snow storms, through rain and wind storms, I live in a hilly area so it's constantly on twisty roads, going uphill and downhill. I've traveled across states, to different countries, etc. Best car I've ever owned! My oldest kid is 6 and I am hoping to keep the WRX long enough for her to learn how to drive with it.

[@paulsandvig6961]

I want a damn wagon!!! I’m Colorado it’s so hard to find just a decent body that’s not 3 grand! Ahhh lmao

[@sk8freakisaac]

How is the gas on it? I’m looking to get a wagon as a daily and I drive a lot on the freeway for work. What is everybody getting on the highway 75-80mph ?

[@onsaturn]

Just picked one up. Gas is good if you sit low fifth gear on the highway. Maybe 25-30 miles per gal. The problem is that it’s a fun zippy car and it’s easy to get carried away and once you start pushing it, it burns through gas fast. I’d say with everything considered it’s not amazing gas mileage but it’s not bad.

[@zestyjobe]

Heey I'm from Santa Cruz as well

[@afshinfarahbakhsh3773]

Agreed! I love mine. Check the DM I sent you about carbon fiber parts on IG

[@firewarrior2427]

How much horsepower are you pushing from that motor thinking about upgrading from my 1.8 L but not sure if I want to go for that or a 2.5 L

[@ctt544]

I have a 2006. It's a 2.5L. Stock they are 230 hp

[@Grooove_e]

This car actually comes with a turbocharged flat 4 2.0L engine that gets 227 horsepower at the crankshaft from the factory.

[@nitrousman1139]

Is it worth picking one up for $600 if it needs a timing belt and water pump at 200,000 miles. It is a 5 speed.

[@nanu4754]

Yes wtf

[@TheTamashek]

Even bone stock is still fun

[@willperry9324]

whats the outro song??

[@thomasakselsen6031]

love subies and all but you confirm the stereotype hahaha, no hate though good video:)

[@leeboy5830]

Yo I’m from Salinas. Where are you from?

[@MrOhirtenfelder]

Nice video! Appreciate the info! I'm looking at getting a 2006/2007 WRX Wagon (maybe even just a non-turbo 2.5). My biggest concern is that most of these cars now have fairly high mileage. What's the reliability like on these things? Everything else I'm in love with, it's just reliability and maintenance costs that I'm worried about.... Any insights?

[@rd91sib18zex]

My 04 wrx wagon has 185k no major issues, normal maintenance timing belt ,clutch and turbo have ben replaced.ON cobb stage 2 ots map for 5 years.

[@doctordrommos6432]

04 2.5ts here, I replaced the struts on mine, needs the locks fixed on the passenger doors, and she’s nearing 100k so timing belt, new brakes, etc is on the way. Overall from driving it around town, and opening it up to about 40mph in resi roads, it’s a nice vehicle. Love my subie to death lol

[@blerriegerrie]

@@doctordrommos6432 I'm in the beginning process of buying a stock 05 Impreza 2.5RS with 100k miles. How's yours holding up? I'm scared to buy because its a few days drive but they're super rare in South Africa.

[@doctordrommos6432]

@@blerriegerrie really good. I’d get the gaskets and fluids redone when you get the vehicle to be safe

[@falkirkshelby2313]

Question... Is there any STi Wagons?

[@stankybaboon3799]

Idk if I should get a forester or one of these…

[@Philip_smith88]

I'm thinking of buying a 06 with 118k for 6k. Is it worth it?

[@_AlexanderVargas]

Hell yeah!

[@Philip_smith88]

@@_AlexanderVargas Thanks. Just picked it up. Alot of fun to drive.

[@emmanuelcamacho1536]

How much was it?

[@OrchidEleven]

subi life

[@Louzahsol]

Back when 91 wasnt 3.89$ a gallon

[@PatDavis-qg5no]

That's technically a *hatch*

[@MosaicLifeSolo]

Pat Davis 2403 technically it’s a wagon since the roof line continues past the rear doors.

[@PatDavis-qg5no]

@@MosaicLifeSolo no because a hatch is when the sedan version is built upwards to meet the roof, in this case, that's that's basically a Wrx sedan, but where the boot is, it's built upwards to meet the roof from the lid of the boot. Also it's called "WRX hatch"

[@colostomybag922]

@@PatDavis-qg5no nope, it is technically a WAGON. My title states WAGON, also the subaru parts catalog that i look at every day for work also states WAGON

[@blizarrdd5398]

I just got one today for 300

[@kadenmartinez8377]

Yoooo Santa Cruz

[@ArkArmy90]

How is the reliability on these cars compared to a honda ?

[@dendankegamer]

Go with Honda for reliability and money saving since parts are cheaper most places, but if you want fun, go with Subaru

[@lifeisgood070]

i thought all of those had been abused as hell by yahoos

[@Grooove_e]

Most of them have been, just recently found one bone stock it is a sedan though still extremely rare to find an 02 or 03 wrx sedan or wagon in stock form

[@doctordrommos6432]

@@Grooove_e i own a stock 2.5 ts 04 wagon. Needs a few parts but she runs and handles well. Fell in love with it on my first test drive

[@kaolid]

Saving up for a Bugeye Wagon rn. Looking to purchase one for $7000. If anyone has a clean title one, let me know.

[@samb8996]

Elitist ! Daily drive over to the food bank why don’t ya ...

[@ismaelreynaga4943]

How many miles is to much for a wrx?

[@Grooove_e]

Always depends on how well it was treated. If its modified then any amount of miles is too many. Find an unmodified one with no rust and honestly milage wont even matter

[@jeretso]

Wagon is the best. You can sleep back there.

[@lucaleo4786]

Dont subarus have boxers and not flat 4s?

[@BayAreaBoys408]

Luca Leo bóxer is a nickname for the flat 4

[@mikethelegend1101]

A boxer is a flat 4

[@Yoona_lim_husband_potus]

Mom told me to buy 5k vehicle

[@Andernol]

Currently own one. Lemme tell you why it's not a perfect daily Shits expensive for a 20 yr old car Other than that, yeah it is

[@jonviar4665]

Man you guys in the US are so lucky, the wrx's are so cheap. if you want a WRX in Iceland you'll be paying at least 10 grand. :/

[@ivanduranperez8115]

How tall are you? Hahaha I didn't fit in the back but maybe you're huge

[@louisrandolph4153]

Peep mine throwing 6 codes lmao

[@littlemssunshine1804]

What about reliability? Not so much right?

[@Zapablast05]

Everything breaks without proper care.

[@peterglenn3508]

Nike top w/ adidas pants is a no for me chief

[@EthanL21800]

People who don't live in snowy states just don't realize that awd isn't always that great in the snow and that you generally want 4wd or even fwd works just great awd is aight

[@trevorowens1088]

Where I live it snows at least a foot and awd seems to do great

[@Grooove_e]

Bro I have no idea what you mean I've lived in Houghton Michigan where it snows more than almost anywhere in the US. AWD is king up here buddy

[@st8bustin]

That guy thought he was kool then you called him gay and he knew he was cause of his brakes

[@slimsamurai4724]

I'm 12 years old

[@micahjacinto8303]

Good for you

[@Biike058]

Loud brakes

[@codyoakes100]

Sedan would be alot better

[@Grooove_e]

I own this exact car but i have the sedan and the only advantage you have is 200 lbs less weight. I would rather have a wagon because I do shit outdoors a lot and it would be nice to have the space, but I'm happy with my sedan considering WRXs from this year are very rare

[@MrDAVO1234567]

Crappy car !! Totally not reliable!!