Subaru GC8 WRX - A 90s classic or just overrated? | ReDriven used car review

[@bigkaswrx8115]

Having owned a GC8 WRX for the last 5 years I will say they are definitley worth buying while they are still around. They are SUPER light weight compared to modern turbo saloons. You just cannot find a 4 door, AWD turbo car less than 1250kg these days, more like 1600-1800kg now. So even with 250-280bhp they feel like a 350bhp modern car.

[@rasta77-x7o]

Just got one for $9k (Aussie dollars). In good nick i am super happy, already been offered 17k, nope, gonna hang onto it!

[@DaveCheshire]

@@rasta77-x7o Great cars ! i own a Type RA bought it in 2001 , I'll never sell it.

[@roboticunclephil]

@@DaveCheshire can i buy it

[@MacSalad__]

I’m looking at a non STI in my town what should I be asking ? And should I be looking out for

[@roboticunclephil]

@@MacSalad__ if i were you the number one thing is that it's been carefully maintained bc at almost 30 years old it will be a headache otherwise, unless you're in for a big project. you'll find that some of these are the most clapped cars somehow still on the road & just abused at every opportunity. check anything rubber for any cracking, all the hoses, shifter bushing, suspension parts. see if the fluids are clean and at the correct levels to get an idea of how it was treated. start it cold & make sure it fully warms up to 180 while testing. of course do the usual turbo checking, fluids, get the codes read to make sure they weren't cleared. be wary of performance mods especially the poverty goofball ones like intakes. wouldn't buy one of these to save money, go into it fully expecting it to be an ongoing maintenance project. if it feels like it was loved and you were down to keep that up i'd go for it. the way a lot of these are treated it wouldn't be a bad idea to buy a blown one and replace the drivetrain yourself for the peace of mind.

[@Yuaaaur]

My GC8 makes 250hp with bolts and a tune, a lot things you said in this video triggered me because they were true

[@ReDriven]

Firstly, congrats on owning a GC8! Secondly, thanks for agreeing with me! Thirdly, thanks so much for watching and commenting, really appreciate it.

[@RobertBrolo-l3q]

​@@ReDrivendude I m going to buy a 1998 Subaru STI

[@un555poken]

I think I speak for every 90s Wrx owner when I say thank god this car had almost no electronics, the raw feeling and as you said "analog" experience is just unmatched. Everytime I turn the key my knees start shivering from exitement. No car gives me that.

[@goofymcadams]

Hey! The electric windows!! Well they always failed so I guess that didn't count haha

[@un555poken]

My friend left the window open during a storm now the central locking doesn't work XDD@@goofymcadams

[@Cbgrandtheftauto]

Ive owned mine for over 18 years. New cars disgust me with their lack of feeling and all the useless tech in them now days

[@Cbgrandtheftauto]

​@@goofymcadamsIts those damn Nissan switches! 😂 I already had to replace both of mine in the past 20 years of owning one

[@michaelrouw2117]

I owned something similar, a ‘92 RS turbo Liberty. Had it for over 20 years. Sold it with 498,000kms on it . The most fantastic car I’ve ever owned, and I’m now 76.! 😁👌🏻

[@scottcarl3086]

These cars excel in the turns. Light, nimble, and sufficient power. Awesome cars

[@iantinworth8075]

I've had my GC8 WRX for 20 years, and she still puts a smile on my dial EVERY time I turn the key, as things wore out, I upgraded and warmed her over a bit, I've done track days, LOVE it for Hill climbs..all round FUN car ...it'll be with me til the day I hang up my car keys.....I'll be the old man at the lights with the burble going on :)

[@Yourtruthmightnotbemine]

Me too bro 😂

[@SilverScarletSpider]

The Subaru Impreza and Honda Integra are two of my favorite 90's cars ever. Stole my heart instantly.

[@ReDriven]

You'll hate me for this mate. That WRX is actually my car and I used to have a mint condition white DC2R. I'm sorry.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

@@ReDriven You got great taste mate 💪

[@SilverScarletSpider]

@@ReDriven That would be a comparison video for the ages. Honda Integra DC2 Type R vs Subaru Impreza WRX the two that always punched above their weight class.

[@ReDriven]

@@SilverScarletSpider Cheers man!

[@ReDriven]

@@SilverScarletSpider Well, I know the guy that bought mine, let me see what I can arrange.

[@ZoomerAdvice]

I’ve had two of these (2.5 rs not STI) and I’m still driving my second one. Unfortunately their numbers are dwindling in the US and it’s almost impossible to find clean ones. Even the ones I’ve had are rusted and dinged up. But they are incredibly fun to drive and I can absolutely throw it into corners without worry.

[@ZoomerAdvice]

I’m really REALLY hoping subaru comes out with an awd coupe with similar styling to the gc8 as a throwback to their best car ever. I would probably buy 3 of them 😩

[@ReDriven]

@@ZoomerAdvice 100% mate. - AK

[@inger9727]

You can still import a immaculate example if not its north of £10000 in the uk. Still remember driving out the gararge in my red 95 wrx,i could of had a nice bmw 8years younger. The impreza puts a smile on your face,tuned up exhaust and through 2nd 3rd nothing like it,'bang for ya buck'.

[@mattdrifts]

Less around means prices go up

[@Birmingham_racing]

This generation of Subarus is what made me fall in love with them especially the sound

[@TimCars]

It took me 2 years to find my pre-loved, low km MY99 GC8, but it was worth the wait. I couldn't imagine driving it as a daily, but it's such a fun car to get in on the weekends and I think if you look after them, they'll do right by you.

[@ReDriven]

Mate we completely agree! Congrats too

[@frankwhite4128]

Good vid, would also add that the centre dash lid is prone to cracking and isn’t cheap to replace (around $300 AUD if you can find one), and parts are keeping up there. I own 2 GC8s and you can’t just duck down to the wreckers anymore to pick up parts readily like you could maybe 5 years ago. It’s a good idea if you do go with the GC8 to get to know your local Subaru or GC8 specialist wreckers and tuners as they can normally point you in the right direction. It definitely does feel like the cult of Subaru sometimes with how enthusiastic people are with these cars :)

[@ReDriven]

Oh Frank I wished we had added that. Great advice! And mate thanks for watching and commenting.

[@goingforadds]

Agreed mate, it's always good to keep stock of parts and network around, gc8s are a pain in the arse - with so many model variations, overlap productions, etc It can be a real burden to keep these things 100% Like yourself, a mate and I have a rather growing stock pile of early model gc8/gf8 and liberty parts

[@ReDriven]

@@goingforadds I'll be sure to get in touch if I need anything.

[@andrewlangford88]

Actually you can get them from any wreckers, just get them out of foresters they're the same. Any 97-03ish foz will have the same thing

[@Yuaaaur]

the dash lid is easy to find, I have 4 of them, I go to wreckers and check out NA or turbo SF5 Foresters even NA GC8's

[@slowattougeracingteam69]

I own a 280hp 1999 GC8, its in my opinion the best looking and driving car ever made

[@eggsalad4305]

How has it kept up ?

[@svmmyb0i220]

I just bought a mint condition 1998 GC8, and it's an absolute weapon, I'm in love with it!

[@goofymcadams]

Club spec evo 4 GC8 owner here. The custard/canary/beige or yellow one... lol 180kms on the clock, just drove it from Sydney to QLD and it was beyond perfect. Immaculate drive and she never misses a beat. Now 181kms hahaha BULLET PROOF! Don't listen to the haters! MODS - Process West TM, coils, exhaust, sway bars etc etc but sti swapped engine, 6 speed and the rest.

[@kevincurtis1468]

A family member has a 97 STI RA V3 Limited 156/555. I can confirm, in stock condition and well maintained there are no reliability issues. Knocking, gasket issues and gearbox problems are common if abused. If buying one check ecu, oxygen sensors and replace all bushes, seals and pipe work on turbo. Loves 3 to 7k on rev range

[@DaveCheshire]

I have a V1 Type RA , Great cars 👍

[@rjmclive]

I am lucky enough to be the second owner of a GF8 MY98 (April) here in Japan. It is a total joy to drive. The WRX prices are going bananas here in Japan, hence why I couldn't afford to buy an Sti one...I have been cherry picking Sti parts off the interwebs and upgrading where I can. Modifying the handling and brakes transformed the car from awesome to amazing! I got Sti front tower (like yours) and front & rear sway bars, V6 Type R Front 4 pots and vented discs, Sti Intercooler, Zero Sports intake pipe and a Sti Short Shifter. No need to add more HP as it has plenty of torque to get you a speeding ticket in seconds...I had my first ever track experience with it over Summer and here's the video if anyone is interested. I plan to export it to AUS when I am done over here and keep it till the end of days. Cheers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2PFqnpnpLqnja8

[@ReDriven]

Mate=, congrats and totally agree with all your comments.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I just rewatched the video and had a good laugh realizing that this car was yours when you complimented your own gorgeous rims 😂

[@ReDriven]

Shhhhhhhhh

[@georgepumpernickel603]

Love my gc8 wagon, 461k kms and still running amazing, definitely needs paint work and has had an accident though... a restoration like on rrc's channel is due for sure!

[@ReDriven]

Love this mate!

[@Lplaterwrx]

Original engine? My 4 door is at 170 and I’m worried about it but damn you are driving that thing like crazy, what have you had to do so far to keep it going, transmission, cvs, engine etc

[@Lplaterwrx]

Original engine? My 4 door is at 170 and I’m worried about it but damn you are driving that thing like crazy, what have you had to do so far to keep it going, transmission, cvs, engine etc

[@chinad34th]

@@Lplaterwrx My GC7 ran for 240k KM and it's still going strong dude!! Original engine, just replaced a few regular maintenance items from time to time, but it never let me down. Transmission and Engine full stock, no modifications, everything good to go

[@Lplaterwrx]

@@chinad34th I’m a subie enthusiast and all but I don’t believe in subie reliability I always do a full major service, cooling system upgrade and oil temp, pressure and water temp in all of my rexs, in my gc8 I’ve done all that and I’m doing the same to my gd wrx soon to be my new daily and the gc8 will be retired to weekend car I love subies and daily them but I always rebuild the motor at 200k and always buy a subie with less than 150k on it

[@edcavanna576]

This vid def tapped in to my high school self. The nostalgia with these beasts!

[@ReDriven]

The nostalgia is real mate! Embrace it!

[@VR_Chad]

I have one and the MAF (Mass air flow) Sensor is also one thing not to cheap out on. For my model a 1998 one (The one with unpainted door handles) it costed a whopping 455 euros just for the part. The other Gc8 models probably have one that cost about 199 or something. In both cases failure of a MAF sensor can make the car run lean (With no prior signs) and only way you find out without an aftermarket sensor is when your on the side of the road with a hole in your piston. So in a way i don't agree with the holes in the dash because if there is an air fuel ratio sensor on there you should buy it instead of walking away. And there is one more reason to why they disappear and that is rust. Otherwise lovely car it stole my heart when i sat in the passenger seat even.

[@VR_Chad]

MAF sensor is not regular maintenance but after being 20+ years old they can fail. :S

[@scottieboy9722]

Thanks for that great video. These things are nuts. I had an MY99 that I bought new, sold that after 2 years and bought an MY98 that I modded and kept for 9 years. Sold it in 2010 after I removed the VF22, exhaust, AVCR and Power FC. I missed it so much that, well, I’ve just bought it back again a few days ago! Still has the ALK, strut brace, sway bar and Apexi Power Intake that I put in it. The first drive home brought all the memories flooding back about just how capable these things are even in fairly stock form. Have a few jobs to do on it, fix the mirror switch that doesn’t work, find new remotes, install new head unit, remove the disconnected boot cd 12 stacker that I put in it in 2001, attend to the low fuel light that’s not working and get a new pod filter on it. Other than that she’s still looking great. ❤

[@carsella11]

I had a similar era (1993) Liberty RS Turbo Wagon which was 9/10 as fast but way more refined, practical and with more stable handling. But i still got a hard on for the rex.

[@rsg_cars]

Had a GF8 stolen 3 years ago now never got it back, but it had those exact speedlines on it. Miss that car, but my GC8 now fills the void :)

[@Jamcad01]

Bought mine for $12k three years ago with 135k on the clock. It's up to 165k now as it's a daily driver and I've had a couple of things to replace a couple of things (radiator, clutch) but otherwise it's the best thing I've ever bought and it still brings a smile to my face everytime I drive it. Just love it!

[@jayem8164]

You got ripped off buddy

[@Jamcad01]

@@jayem8164 Lol what? They go for way more now

[@WhoopEaterz]

@@Jamcad01 nah not really

[@eyecontrol4900]

@@WhoopEaterz good condition, low mileage ones here in Aus are asking $20-30k at the bare min. Depends where you live and how much you can bargain with the previous owner.

[@eyecontrol4900]

@@jayem8164 nah, these are turning into collector items, and covid has made all the used cars go up in value. Dude got a bargain before covid and the supply issues. check out marketplace or carsales and see how much people are asking for used GC8's now.

[@davidt0713]

Just recently purchased a GF8 and I couldn’t love it more. It is my daily driver too. I traded the 5 speed transmission for a 6 speed and it has made so much difference. It’s just a wonderful car. Love the video!

[@magalileonard3442]

My son and I bought a type RA 1997 last year with only 70000k on it and we also have a 2005 Club Spec Evo 8. Both give us goose bumps everytime we get close and when we start them, it feels unreal. I always have a millisecond of unreasltic fear that we're going to use up all the rumble and loose it foreve! Then I realise thats not a thing and I breath again 😂

[@nodrama490]

What a car this was my dream car and when I finally got one feel in love with it , one of the best cars I owned

[@williamhardes8081]

i have been hooked on these since the first time i saw Possum Bourne flying sideways on a narrow dirt road at 200kph in one. mind blown. a bucket list car.

[@nicholasgunson2945]

Mate you’ve got to make more videos on this. I’m currently restoring my gc8 wrx after it was crashed into a ditch by the old owner.

[@ReDriven]

We'll try mate. - AK

[@1buddyclubs]

If you understand the gc8 platform then there's really nothing you can hate about the car because the whole car has a purpose...

[@msjaldo]

My dad bought one of these back in 1995, one of the first few hundred in Australia. Me and my brother drove into the city and got pulled by Highway Patrol in the Kings Cross tunnel. Once the officer checked it wasn't stolen we had a great chat about the car. His parting words as he walked back to his V8 Commodore were "Thanks for stopping. We wouldn't have seen your tail lights for dust."

[@jasonwilbow176]

They’re great, I owned a MY00 took it too MRT in Sydney and a few $$$ later and I had 350hp and ran 11.5s all day long and drove it to work every day 👌

[@summonerbraddysg51]

There's a used Subaru in my country that cost like 10.5k (7750$ USD), with less price being 8.8k (6500$ USD). Thinking of saving up money for it cause Subaru is a beautiful car with a satisfying engine sound.

[@kaizen3192]

I drove my GC cross country and (accidentally) got it airborne and she still runs so good 20 years later!

[@PopTartBandwagn]

I currently live in Japan, and I can't wait to get mine and have it shipped back to the States whenever I go back!

[@boostedrex19]

The only thing I dislike about the gc8 is I don’t own one. I do however have a 2019 WRX .... and I am not even a single dad.... just a dad who has done the family SUV thing and wanted a bit of fun.... great channel, great format... just a great refreshing presentation... keep it up 👍🏻

[@ReDriven]

Oh Darren thanks so much mate! Bloody appreciate the kind words and congrats on the WRX.

[@tysonthompson4433]

I definitely subscribed. This review was both thorough and to the point, information was well presented and I got an answer to every question I needed. I'll be watching your content for sure

[@eyecontrol4900]

just checked carsales & marketplace recently here in Melb, and these are still going for at least > $25k! didn't realise how much people loved these cars so much. I should check out a wrx from the 2010's instead as they would be in better condition. , hate the look of the new 2022 model!

[@jasonlaker8723]

I have one, almost identical to the one in your video. Mine is a MY00 and has some bolt ons and a tune that puts down around 300 at the wheels. That is more than enough in a GC8 to put a smile on your face, in fact its a much better car around town that it was with the stock tune. Change the oil every 5k and look after the gearbox and you should have plenty of fun.

[@chaybonnington263]

The quality of these vedios and the sheets I found I thought this channel had at least 500k+ subs 😅 how do they only have a couple hundred subs 😳 madness

[@ReDriven]

Again, thanks man, hugely appreciated. We've only been live for a few weeks and keep slogging away hoping to get that subscriber count up man, hopefully one day!

[@crogunson3446]

M8 good luck finding one that hasn't had a hit or 2, you'll be doing a lot of walking away.

[@ReDriven]

Oh mate you're exactly right and we know. The car in the vid took a solid couple of years to track down as so many others were riddled with accident damage. Also, thanks so much for watching.

[@crogunson3446]

@@ReDriven All good man,l was looking for one impossible unless I was willing to pay a copias amount.Long story short liberty gt ej20x 1owner leather,rims lowered flying under the radar.

[@ReDriven]

@@crogunson3446 Great choice mate. A Liberty GT is high on our list of "want to review" cars.

[@icebreaka1969]

it is not overrated, it is rare that we don't even have it here in usa, and just last year, we can start import any vehicle that is older than 25 years old into US, and now just start to show up some wrx or EVO V here, sometime a GTR if you are lucky to get one, and the price of those cars are woohooo, over 50K USD easily.

[@sozasouza1761]

I have owned my 1995 jdm gc8 for over 7 years and love it, its such a fun and powerful car. My one does not have any air bags but I do think it has a cooler looking interior.

[@harryessex6114]

this is a top quality video from a channel with 3.5k subs. keep it up!

[@ReDriven]

Ah cheers Harry!!

[@Puma6922]

the best looking wrx is definitely the GC8 i have a 03 blobeye wagon - the ideal mix of the gd gen's reliability, newer tech incl. VVT, able to get the samller 3 spoke steering wheel, and practically with the boot space i love these old WRXs and i really don't understand why, even the interiors i prefer to newer cars

[@Puma6922]

pretty similar mods too - MCA comfort coilovers (try them, brands like Tein cannot even begin to compare), conservative 17psi tune /w intake and exhaust i really reckon the comfort oriented coilovers suit the car well because they maintain that ability to drive too quickly over poor surfaces

[@aussietaipan8700]

I first purchased my 2002 GDA bugeye WRX new in 2003 and sold it in 2008, I purchased it back in 2015 from the then third owner, he spent 9K rebuilding the engine to STI spec with forged pistons, rods and forged steel crank but the car was sill bog stock standard. 3 weeks ago it was dyno tested after a new turbo, ECU and other work, 201.6 Kw and 350.4 NM at the wheels, This car still looks bog standard and is a GTI killer sleeper

[@JWOLDING]

I own a MY98 WRX. The car you are testing is a MY99 which was manufactured in 1998.

[@abbeyhall4624]

I declined to put coilovers in mine My94 because they cars doesn't need it, just new standard KYBs for mine are great on the streets.

[@vjbond3945]

Hmmmm don't know what to think in regards to your opinion on them but hey we all know their a great car and yeah, I've got 3 RAs 97,98,99, keybis to longevity is use appropriate oil and additive for kms engine has done, don't go off specs after 100,000kms, maintain cambelt pulleys and most of all the tensioner, cool video though man respect

[@abbeyhall4624]

Mine is a daily driver with 390000+, yes over 390thosuand on the clock, retains its factor speed limiter and will still turn heads at shows, and is a joy to drive everyday. Best money I ever spend to buy one after years of having very crappy cars. If one came up again that were affordable, it'd be mine!

[@S62Uce]

Sheeesh I thought my chassis with 250k miles was high 😂

[@ReDriven]

Love this mate

[@istaze_137]

So I recently swapped a 1989 Nissan Laurel C33 for a 280hp GC8, I had no intention of falling in love but here I am. One thing I'm surprised about, is that I didn't hear anything about front mounts!! They're more important than you'd think. And, delete the heaters too, I know it sounds silly but it'll help with a lot of your overheating issues aswell.

[@fredskalts9133]

Nice review, I've owned a 99 WRX for 19 years and it's still running better than ever. No longer a daily for the last 9 years and the only mods are a 3in TBE and tune with only 155kw atw. Woke the car up and made it much better to drive from the huge increase in torque. I'm interested to hear what brand coilovers you have and if you would recommend them for a weekender. Cheers

[@ReDriven]

Hi Fred. Thanks for watching, commenting and the kind words. The coilers are Tein Flex Z and I'll be honest, I wish they were more compliant. They're incredible on smooth roads but around here, they can be too firm.

[@Suprastar77]

Hey from Perth :) Have owned my my99 for 3 years now for 3k legitimately just before jdm prices went bonkers. Bought it stock kept it stock and it pisses me off so much, it runs for 6 months then doesnt run for 7 months, yet i absolutely love it, planing to build a motor on the side and once the stock one goes bang bang a skit skit, out it comes and in goes the built one. I dont think i could ever sell it 🙃 Great video, solid honest review high lighting all nessisary info. This is the fist video ive seen of you guys, i think ill subscribe and watch some more keep up the good work, im hoping to see a review on the r33 gtst at some stage as well!! My rating : 20/10

[@sutfuf6756]

No bells and whistles, just perfection. One of these would compliment my gda. :-).

[@brucenicolle4019]

I love my gc8 WRX, I bought one brand new back in the day, and now have a low milage, full history stocker ..........yes, I'm one of those collectors lol. Great video and great name for your show.

[@ReDriven]

Bruce congrats!!!! What colour is it and how many kms? And thanks for enjoying what we're doing.

[@brucenicolle4019]

@@ReDriven The colour is Pure White, it has 134000km all documented

[@ReDriven]

@@brucenicolle4019 Incredible!!! Don't sell it mate, the prices are only going north.

[@dirtydogg06]

Still got my 1999 stock standard 299,000 km on the clock and still running perfectly

[@vimmeh]

Love my 2 door GC8 97 STi TypeR, it has no toys or driver aids, or very much in the way of safety. It does have electric windows, what else do you need :) It smells of fuel, oil and blown gasses, noisy, bumpy and driving faster than 60mph and it’s a noise fest. It’s a car with so much more character than any of the newer mobile coffins on the road today.

[@ReDriven]

Colin, we're very jealous! - AK

[@Cbgrandtheftauto]

The only thing I hate about owning mine is after 20 years of ownership, factory parts are almost non existent. Whenever I call the stealership up, I'm probably going to be told the part is discontinued and then I have two options. Modify it my way or try to score one from Japan. That is usually costly so I have been making parts for mine for years

[@kevinjenkins9212]

my friend had a 1993-1994 version of this car it was a standard 240 BHP turbo. amazing pick up on it for its time.

[@brendanveitch4634]

i think i just payed for the cheapest gc8 advertised in australia this week. Not what U quoted earlier this year in 2021 though. Hard to find one for twice the estimate value. Love these things. One of my dream cars owned once again. Driven not hidden!!!!

[@ReDriven]

Well done mate, we can't imagine it will ever go down in value too.

[@Yourtruthmightnotbemine]

I’ve had my jdm Gc8 since 2008 and love it still and will never sell it.

[@goingforadds]

I'm up to my 6th gc8 wrx/sti variant. Personally, I've been fortunate enough to have owned many 90's Jap performance cars (R32 GTR skylines, evo, mx5, silvias, etc). The one endearing aspect (for Australian) gc8 wrx owners - is that these were locally delivered, modified and tuned since 1993/4. Subaru have been here since the 70/80s. We're fortunate to have a strong second hand and after market support for these cars. They're like lego. You can literally retro fit a 2015 gearbox into a 1999 gc8 and it'll run like factory. Either way. It's a 90s Jap car from a golden era of fast cars, boost and flat out driving.

[@kiz5562]

ah, is that why most of the old restored/modded ones have the 6speed instead of the 5speed? Is the 6speed MT more reliable than the 5speed? I know with the Evo's, its the exact opposite where their 6speed's are made of wet paper and can't add too much horsepower or boost on it. I've only ever tried stock Wrx's, so i wouldnt know how the modded tuned would go.

[@wl1896]

My first wrx is 2004 GD, and when I drove the GC I find the chasis flex too much. I say style maybe better in the GC, but when it comes to performance newer is better.

[@selgeaus]

I remember the insurance premium was through the roof back in the day. Similar priced cars were around $400-600 to insure, this thing cost $2500!. Is it still the case?

[@shaloon64]

I pay $65 for my 1999 sti

[@ParasiteQueen1]

1.69k subs? You guys deserve way more! Subbed :)

[@ReDriven]

Oh thanks mate, hopefully the number will keep building.

[@ammaarbemat9143]

Sold mine 94 wrx few years ago planning on picking one up soon 🤞🏽

[@ReDriven]

Do it soon! Prices are going sky high mate!

[@ammaarbemat9143]

@@ReDriven its crazy how the prices have went up, hopefully picking it up this week

[@cieldhanda7469]

how reliable was it for you im looking at potentially picking up a 1996 gf8 wrx wagon with 161000 km stock other then an exhaust

[@ammaarbemat9143]

@@cieldhanda7469 one i had was heavily modified so it wasnt very reliable, if its stock and well taken care of it should be reliable. Try to get service/maintenance records.

[@xav1uz]

if they never been modified they can go pretty far. i own a 99 gc8 wrx with a cool 310 000km on it, and a 96 gf8 wrx with "just" 280 000km. both run great :-) both are turbo and both have modified exhausts. ive put on 60 000km on the gc8 and i only had to change the IACV

[@O8WRx]

I am in the market for one to park next to my 18 STI. I'd love one from every gen some day.

[@occamsrazor1285]

1:25 That's not....entirely...accurate. We got the 2.5RS. Same car for the most part, except the EJ20 (came with an EJ253, which is SOHC)

[@CKyAnarchy]

Old video but I just bought a ‘96 GC8 so wanted to see others opinions on it

[@timmyhaze5893]

I have my GTT as daily car and i love it😍 on stock shocks and lowering springs its very comfy

[@mariumrajah]

I had a gc8 Sti RA version 2 estate. Quick car very quick car Running 380bhp The launch was really something

[@gav240z]

I always wanted 1, even now I still do. But I drove an 04 Forester XT and was a little disappointed with it. Felt it lacked personality and engine seemed a bit boring in anything other than mid range. Still I am keen to drive a GC8 just to see what they are like and I like the GF8 wagons also.

[@stevo7360]

A+ review... Go the GC8!!!

[@lANbofficial]

Is there air bags in the back of them

[@goofymcadams]

No, only in the front glovebox and steering wheel. 2 only, none in doors etc.

[@80sOutrunFan]

I still have mine, MY98 GTT (you call them WRX or classic). Some stuff broke over the years but I always said to myself, no matter how much it costs this car will be driven by my until I die. It starting to piss me off modern cars were faster so now it has around 500 hp and aiming for more :)

[@Cbgrandtheftauto]

You forgot to check the cubby on the dash for holes. Thats where my gauges are😂

[@Kiwi_Dave]

So the new gen WRX has finally been revealed, what does everyone think? Buy one of the very last current gen STI's that's sure to become a classic or wait for the new one? At least they've kept the manual option.

[@KINGCOGMX]

I've chopped heaps of gtis in my old one hit 250kms just like that

[@ReDriven]

Well done mate and hey, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@sleepercell9926]

That particular car with those rims looks amazing.

[@milanvondrich9749]

7:30 As a Czech watching an Australian (I guess it is thanks to the accent) video, I expected alot of things, but not a Škoda Octavia lol.

[@Aearonjer]

Ramraiders... Takes me back. Police got them, insurance went up, laws for turbo cars changed. Glass gearbox, Autosalon, Zepter mag wheels, that's what I vaguely remember.

[@ReDriven]

Zepter mag wheels, now there's three words I didn't think I'd ever read again! - AK

[@Aearonjer]

@@ReDriven Shiny flashbacks in my old age...

[@nigeltrump6443]

The best ones are straight imported ones from Japan, no salty british roads.. I imported my type R over 2 years ago before the price boom 💥

[@Kevovilla123]

Who do you use to insure it? I’m considering getting a gc8 but the insurers I’ve looked at so far will only insure it for 3-4k

[@ReDriven]

Shannons Kevin. - AK

[@scottieboy9722]

+1 for Shannon’s

[@jaykazama9132]

Beautiful vehicle. Take me back to the late 90s/early 00s. I wonder what the record on replacement gearboxes, as I'm sure they were made out of glass. Can you find and review a Nissan Pulsar GTIR please? And a Toyota Avalon And a Mitsubishi 300 And a Nissa Exa And a Toyota Sera And a Mazda MX6 And a Sirion GTI And a Honda Prelude And a Mitsubishi GTO/3000GT And a Mitsubishi FTO And a Nissan 300ZX And a Nissan NX And a Ford Cougar And a Ford Ka And a Mitsubishi Galant And a Civic Del Sol And a Ford Capri And a Mazda MX3 And a Celica GT4 And a Chrysler Crossfire And a AU Falcon And a VN Commodore Please 🍻

[@ReDriven]

Jay, what a list mate and YES, all of these are already on our to do list. Now it's just a matter of finding them to review. - AK

[@r8malooman]

Lotus Carlton has more of that 'outrun the police' legend than the WRX 🤣

[@ReDriven]

We never received the Carlton in Australia mate so our cops never had to attempt to catch a Carlton. Lucky for them I'm guessing.

[@r8malooman]

@@ReDriven haha I know we didn't have it but it was world renowned for that

[@ReDriven]

@@r8malooman Bloody wished we received them, what a thing.

[@saeki_san]

subaru impreza wrx sti coupe type r version v (gc8f) Is that a good one to start driving?

[@Lplaterwrx]

I’m shocked that mine is pretty similar condition to this and I only paid 10k just needs a bumper respray and a new head unit as they are very ugly bu5 surprisingly still works

[@arthurbenavides465]

There’s supposed to be a cup holder in the center console!!?!?

[@dannyyflacko2252]

Whats the difference between a gc8 and gc2

[@jacobthompson3591]

I have a MY99 steel blue STi. Extremely fun car!

[@ReDriven]

Can we have it? Pretty please!

[@jacobthompson3591]

@@ReDriven That would require shipping from Canada XD

[@ReDriven]

@@jacobthompson3591 Ah, damn it. The other option is we pack-up and move to and base ReDriven out of Canada, then can we have it? In all honesty, I bloody miss Canada. I've spent some time around New Brunswick, Toronto and Vancouver and fell in love with the place. Also, thanks so much for watching and commenting mate, bloody appreciate it.

[@jacobthompson3591]

@@ReDriven Rock on! I love watching the type of content you guys produce, so I was happy to come across a video on cars like mine. Won’t be selling the car anytime soon, but if you ever happen to be on Vancouver island I’d be happy to show it you. Cheers!

[@ReDriven]

@@jacobthompson3591 Mate once we're all COVID free, I'll come knocking!

[@thespazattack9]

I have a 93 GC sedan I daily drive. It’s in great condition. I will be uploading a vid soon on it

[@ReDriven]

Awesome!

[@boobsthechemist2067]

Check for bodge fitted dump valves

[@ReDriven]

Mate I wished I mentioned this, great point. Thanks for watching and commenting too.

[@msBatFink]

i owned a 1998 (with a wooden steering wheel), 2001 and 2003 Wrx and the 1998 was the best by far..back then i had an opportunity to buy a 2000 2door STI for $35000 ..kick myself every time i think about it :((

[@jurakerleha]

Same here, we had JDM Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon which was running 555.5bhp, it was crazy car and still miss that car then we got JDM Subaru Impreza STi Hawkeye which is okay but still is not good as was our wagon Around 2014-2015 we had chance get 22B for £29k, trust me till now I regret that we didn't bought that 22b Older JDM GC8 now are appreciate value so much, good 2 door RA now fetch crazy money, few years back you could have it under £6k for good one

[@jgatchaljgatchal8350]

It's kind of both to me. I think it's a great car for what it is - like most memorable old cars. It's definitely a great time capsule - being that it is a late 90s car, it's one of the last performance sedans that offer a close to pure analog driving experience. However, it is often romanticized and some people tend to think it is better than it really is.

[@roboticunclephil]

nah i straight up don't feel like they make cars that FEEL like this anymore. it's the weight i think and the separation of the driver from the road, modern cars are just encumbered with crap and road-separation-comfort-technology. even a 90s corolla/civic feels great to just whip around a bit no power needed. get a japanese 90s car while you still can!

[@EVOLLOVEx]

I sat passenger in one when I was about 13 and watched my sisters boyfriend at the time absolutely destroy a bmw m3 on the corners with ease first sharp s road and the bmw was gone. Grew up watching Colin McRae show what the Subaru was all about. I think some of the things said in this video are kinda mehhhh. The Subaru was never ment to be a long distance family car so things like cup holders and seat pouches etc just wasn’t what anyone wanted one for lol. Subaru thrown the inside together just to get them into rally’s. Wasn’t until the facelift classic that they started to put a couple little things here and there in the inside, I own a 1997 Impreza turbo saloon and the inside has next to nothing for storage other than the glovebox but I genuinely couldn’t care less lol. Untill you drive a Subaru Impreza for yourself you truly never understand what they make you feel. Every pull brings out a smile. The sound is absolutely iconic. If you ain’t a car person then it’s probs not your cup of tea. It’s a car for the true drivers the true petrol heads not the Tesla lovers or heavy assisted drivers with all your different driving assists of today’s cars. You’re in control when you drive one of these and that’s what makes them special.

[@jredf1]

He described a scene from a low budget movie called red line with the robbery using a wrx as the getaway car

[@ReDriven]

Oh mate, this scenario was happening on nearly a nightly basis in Sydney and Melbourne in the 90's. It was on the front page of newspapers, it was the lead story on the news on TV, the WRX was THE car of choice for criminals to out run our highway patrol after ram raiding various stores. - AK

[@goofymcadams]

Nah this was a thing here in Sydney.... No Hollywood,Id be on Maroubra Road Maccas and see a gc8 go straight through the red with a HWY always a far distance away.. Used for ram raids this was on the news all the time. When I got my license the Police started to use these.. TX3 Turbo vs WRX cop..

[@campfroman650]

I love this car. Always wanted one. Always will. So hard for me to find one :(

[@ReDriven]

100% mate

[@The9meister]

One of my mates has a blue 1999 2 door sti with 23k on the clock, when he bought it 17 years ago, it had 16k on clock, all original..

[@ReDriven]

Oh. My. God! No way!!?? That thing is worth a fortune!!! Can we shoot it? Just so I can touch it!!!

[@rodazevedo5932]

Great review. Would love to own one of these.

[@ReDriven]

Thanks Rod! - AK

[@EDZEN94]

Love the vid, I've been looking at gummy & carsales non stop contemplating getting a gc8 since im a huge 22b fan its the closest thing i'll get.

[@ReDriven]

Here's an idea. What about importing a 2 door Impreza RS body shell from the US and putting WRX running gear and interior in it? Maybe some pumped guards while you're at it?

[@bradpittiful7288]

does mine count...MY00 2.5RS usa spec...no turbo...bought new...92k miles...daily driven

[@bradpittiful7288]

forgot to mention...its a 2 door

[@ReDriven]

Does it count? Can I have it?? Mate, the only 2 doors we received are very rare STi versions and their prices are going insane ($100k+) so any 2 door here is loved and appreciated. Very jealous!