Subaru Impreza WRX STi Prodrive 2004 - see why it's the best Scooby ever!

[@carwow]

It may be 16 years old, but does this Impreza WRX STi still stand the test of time?! Let us know what you think below!

[@fongql9824]

Yup

[@UIracing]

It’s an amazing car

[@aksharasuresh6924]

Old car but i like it

[@multigamer1213]

Rally icon I love it

[@multigamer1213]

Can you do a drag race with it?

[@kevinliang2204]

Rumour has it that the beginning scene needed to be resolved with a carwow stick of truth.

[@stijnhs]

Underrated comment 😂

[@wedutshebo7946]

😂😂

[@cyprianchewe440]

Only if he doesn't wish to remain alive 😂

[@Z.E.N.T.I.I]

Legit lmao on the toilet takinf a shit

[@bushtruck]

On my channel I barely do opening scenes, I'm thinking I should start though. Currently just making people laugh rippin my truck around in the mountains

[@Chris0-58]

"...because Subaru has gone all boring..." I felt that.

[@jankatyszewski2525]

sad but true...

[@arcanepan9264]

and the brotha Mitsubishi being boring :(

[@sivvinod3187]

They're doing better than mitsubishi though.

[@stefan_4508]

They new STIs are still one of the most fun and least boring sports cars you can buy today, especially comparing to the likes of the Focus RS and Golf R Edit: oh right the UK doesn’t get them anymore 😂😂😂

[@YourMuvva]

Blame the government. Emissiom rules make cars trash nowadays

[@andrewlowe3422]

Had mine over 10 years this year, still going strong has 163k on the clock, unmodified just the prodrive pack.

[@LawrenceTimme]

That's great to hear. My previous one had 143k miles and my current one has 104k miles.

[@Lessk69]

I'm at 173K but it's been tuned to 323 WHP and 357 WTQ since 2014.

[@metrix9125]

Nice...I regret moding mine cause I blew the engine twice and hated the expenses....should have kept it stock

[@Lessk69]

@@metrix9125 its always a gamble with these. Sometimes you get lucky.

[@grozaphy]

My father had one 2007 December model and it was a regular impreza but with a spirts kit and some engine upgrades. Loved that car.

[@jishansharif1249]

Petition to get matt to do more JDM cars !

[@carwow]

We'll sign...

[@rhinocraft2594]

@@carwow in the 720s vs 911 turbo s drag race , why was the 720s on Michelin pilot tyres?

[@veemacks7255]

I don't remember him ever doing any JDM cars.

[@jamyconiglione8478]

surely review an evo

[@rhinocraft2594]

@Dzek Trbosjek completely relaxed. just asking a question. just because it was staged

[@Trendyflute]

Cars from 2020: appeal to smartphone buyers Cars from the 2000s: appeal to drivers

[@Dan23_7]

Nailed it 👍🏻

[@neilmurphy845]

That is so true I just wish normal non-car people bought cars not SUVs because as mat said if they made a car like this nowadays it would have 500 horsepower from the factory and it would be better overall but no they stopped it and put stupid CVTs in them

[@AlexanderPews]

Sad but it feels very true

[@Mondballer_00]

Bs

[@Cringepacket]

Such an underrated comment, so true

[@hansdietrich83]

5.2s on a not to agressive launch, where you didn't even shift very fast is really really fast

[@fan2lexus]

This car equiped with a big hybrid turbo should be a rocket ! 🚀😱

[@Ghost_TMS]

Especially considering the initial turbo lag

[@SubaruVideosUK]

The joy on Mat's face tells me everything I need to know. There's a reason why people love Subaru's so much! May not be the fastest, but bags of character make them awesome to own.

[@RICHOCHANGO]

They also sound better than porsches

[@DJIDroneTravel]

Make it 500 bhp and it will kill alot of sport cars on the road 😜

[@Nordlicht05]

@del635 i have no sti but iam the first owner (blobeye) bought it 2006. today i changed the pcv Valve.

[@01gtbdaily30]

DJI Drone Travel make it 500 BHP and it will spend more time waiting in your drive way for parts to fix the headgasket , rod bearings , hole in the block , radiator , cylinder 4 cooling failure ...... etc .

[@iankenny79]

@@01gtbdaily30 hmmm mine didn't, if you do it properly you'll have none of that.

[@ibasarr44]

Never seen matt smile so much in a car. That's a testament to how good classics are :-)

[@golf1diesel]

Easy to smile when you don't own the car\pay for it

[@zqz1585]

You should do more of these “old”car reviews !

[@bkt209]

Facts!!

[@xpiredm1lkttv407]

1999 Nissan skyline GT-R 34

[@xpiredm1lkttv407]

Toyota supra

[@zqz1585]

Xpiredm1lk Ttv he did the mk4 supra,go watch it

[@sharonwoolford2896]

Very true😀

[@feridmemmedov3239]

We want Subi vs Evo drag race.

[@Sam58598]

and the Type R

[@headless7345]

@@Sam58598 same year type r have no chance

[@boitumelobee3994]

Ohhh yes. That will be great

[@bobdidit4539]

Sammy Mwalili haha a typeR 😂🤣😂

[@shahrozalijafri8816]

Evo!!!!

[@rare6499]

I used to work for Subaru in the early to mid 2000’s. Great memories. Superb cars (if also a little flawed). It’s annoyed me that Subaru hasn’t been able to keep up with the competition, especially in a sector they helped to define. Humbug.

[@ceruleanronin2508]

I feel like I’m the only person who likes this type of interior.

[@parttimedude5440]

I Do

[@whatevernevermind5960]

I do. It’s just modern enough & not horrendously cheap; also the seats & upholstery looks wicked!

[@paveldzhurylyuk6076]

Legit my fav interior, simple, cheap, comfy.

[@mynamefrank6567]

I love the interior, it's simple and not so over engineered it gets ugly like most cars

[@paveldzhurylyuk6076]

@Kai Engels ok

[@abot4694]

I like that Sam chases him when he's shit-talking the ST-I lmao 😂😂😂

[@Thapanirmal]

Haha

[@kumaranveerasamy670]

Yes...

[@nickt5978]

i’ve got a wrx wagon and my favorite thing by far is the simplicity of the interior and the rawness of the driving experience

[@vokso11]

The 2004 model must be brought into production. The coolest looking STI ever ! Anybody agree ?

[@neilmurphy845]

Yes I agree I just love those old cool car's

[@AlexanderPews]

Yes I have one, absolutely love it.. they should make a 2022 ver.2 blobeye and keep all the same basics and the price down, people will go nuts

[@neilmurphy845]

@@AlexanderPews ya definitely would or I think about the same recipe into the SUVs then they'd be flying

[@r4ptor599]

@@neilmurphy845 No pls not SUVs, I hate SUVs ...

[@neilmurphy845]

@@r4ptor599 I don't like to meet her because it doesn't make you can get a 7-seater car that can do way way more than any suv can

[@tmaziriri]

Me: "I've finally got my STI !!!" Everyone confused: "come again?"

[@emad1219]

underrated comment

[@jonesszzy5682]

Got it from car throttle? 😂

[@kysrussiansandindians0]

@@jonesszzy5682 bought a new whip

[@TheMasheenist]

Lol having owned an 06 I was so mad when they stopped saying STD and went with STI

[@tomgibbons2475]

I had this exact model and loved every minute. In three years ownership it never let me down and didn’t lost any money. I still get a little emotional when I see the current owner driving it around. Awesome car.

[@solverxd]

You've reviewed the STI, so it's only fair that you review it's counterpart. The Mitsubishi Evo VI TME or an Evo VIII MR

[@MitchelLambKata]

Agreed

[@englishacoustics]

No one cares about the Evo.

[@getthecansin]

@@englishacoustics their all broken cause? useless

[@r4ptor599]

@@getthecansin ? What are you guys talking about, the Evo is great

[@getthecansin]

R4ptor only if have very deep pockets

[@justinjoshy5058]

19:15 Wow, the attention to detail when it switched from "Avoid" to "Buy" on the graphics. These guys are phenomenal, yet adorable.

[@AndrewTSq]

My neighbour had one of these back in the days. Loved hearing him drive away, cause that exhaust sound is lovely.

[@jody024]

A car i still stare at whenever i see one. Sam you own a great car! Props to you!

[@yomigaerikasuful]

Looking at the video sections, the "engine" section starts at 2:07, which is funny because this STI runs an EJ207

[@TheLeoTV]

I´ve had my STI 04 Petter Solberg Edition for more than 4 years, and absolutely love it!! And I´m 56. There are faster cars, until you turn into a gravel road, or even a snowy gravel road, then hardly anyone can keep up

[@nabilashraff6675]

Same car like my father tho😎

[@Thomas22may]

The giggling, smiling and laughter while playing in the corners says it all. Don't think I've ever seen Matt have that much fun in a newer car.

[@supertouring22]

I had a blobeye for 3 years. Easy to mod, sounded glorious, room for the family & the weekly shop. Hard to beat its pound per performance ratio. Not german quality though. Great memories.

[@shoaibgul2437]

German cars r gay lol jdm for real drivers any1 can drive an automatic car

[@rdmz135]

@@shoaibgul2437 gay is a compliment in 2020

[@supertouring22]

@@shoaibgul2437 My E46 M3 is manual, is built way better and is way more comfortable than my Sti was. But then you've never owned either so wouldn't actually know, would you. 😘

[@joedimaggio3146]

@@supertouring22 Was the Scooby more fun though?

[@serbormopar94]

This version of the STI was my dream car growing up playing need for speed underground 2.

[@oopsySeason]

same man, did you end up buying it?

[@ApolloGP]

im more of an evo guy but the 22B was the most beautiful and the most appealing subie to me!

[@headers12]

14:29 “the UK version is just isn’t as good as the Japanese counterpart” Cries in American 😭

[@currythegoatofmankindthepa5156]

We're are being shafted

[@TheBac0nato0r]

Sucks to suck

[@boratsagdiyev1586]

Yeah i've heard German cars are pretty bad too over there. At least compared to ones made in Germany.

[@Grevsnes]

At least you guys can import JDM cars if you pony for it. The 95 cars are beginning to look tempting. Here in Norway they made JDM cars impossible to register a few years back.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Je Moeder yeah they are just unreliable as foke..

[@Adey1979]

Had my standard 05 STI PPP for 5 years now and it never fails to make me smile. Had all sorts of cars over the years but always come back to Scoobys - Gets in the blood! (Great review btw!)

[@gamingarenablitzz907]

Is mat gonna start being like Doug..who reviews old cars as well

[@carwow]

Don't worry, you'll still be getting reviews of the best all-new cars week after week! 😏

[@veemacks7255]

If he was like Doug he'd call this an "imprezzer"

[@rhinocraft2594]

@@carwow in the 720s vs 911 turbo s drag race , why was the 720s on Michelin pilot tyres?

[@multigamer1213]

qUiRkS anD fEatUrEs No hate to Doug

[@AlphonseJames-FxWorth]

If thats true... I want the BMW E46

[@robj3857]

Sam’s Carwow expenses claim: 4 new tyres, a new clutch and legal fees for deformation of character for the way Matt started the video 🤣

[@mcallisternunis6690]

Wish i had that money now😭. I cant wait to own one. Its been my dream car since i was 6 or 7.Just turned 22 today. Watching this as a motivation to own it someday

[@k9-unit-australia275]

Do it mate prices are only rising. Use the Nissan GTR AS AN EXAMPLE

[@namename8207]

@@k9-unit-australia275 WRX sti are still in production though. Price increases are from the chip shortage. It should get resolved

[@sagara-no6zs]

Damn it still looks great even after all these years!

[@fetty1859]

Need to see Celica GT-Four vs Evo 5 vs 22b Wrx Sti drag race

[@zeroyon4562]

I would have to think it would go to the 22B. I drove a ST205 and it was shit, the Evo 5 is quick no doubt, but the 2.2 in that 22B would be tough to beat. I owned a STi type R, and in stock form it was just faster than an evo 8 in a straight line. Would be an interesting race no doubt though.

[@rdmz135]

sti wins in a straight line, evo wins around a track

[@queerasthedayislonglove8950]

A bloke that lives near me has a 22b. Looks and sounds great. He also has an R34 and R35.

[@richboy900]

@@zeroyon4562 the 22b has short gear ratios like the rally car. I'd bet on it, unless it was a long stretch for a drag race

[@ruinfox4108]

im partially sighted and will probably never be able to drive, but i still love watching these videos, picturing what it would be like to drive some of my favourite cars, and you describe each experience better than anyone ive ever seen.

[@obidean3964]

This thing aging beautifully and unlike other classic enthusiast German cars, it's actually reliable and spare parts are cheap. Also, I cannot stop replaying the ending part, so hilarious 😂

[@je1letv]

Subaru's aren't reliable...

[@CD-dc1oc]

@@je1letv they are if you drive them not like an idiot and dont mod them with cheap garbage and no tune.

[@currythegoatofmankindthepa5156]

@@je1letv they are, there just very finicky

[@Donzonda]

Knock Knock, who's there? Your rod bearrings

[@maxtuner5762]

We've owned nothing but Subarus for like 18 years,they're tanks, the only issue with them is that they need you to take good care of them,hell,they rip the road every time I go on an In-between-cities trip,I'd be going about 120 on roads most people won't go over 60

[@brucewayne2397]

Rs3 owners be like "how's an awd going sideways" 😂😂😂

[@stefano4029]

Well...Subarus with stock coilovers they understeer a lot. But tbh can’t be worst than Audi hehe

[@brucewayne2397]

@@stefano4029 no bud coilovers have nothing to do with it, proper impreza's have awd dccd which can create permanent rear bias so are rear wheel awd.. an rs3 has haldex so is front wheel drive until it detects slip then sends power to rear wheels lol which is why it understeers and can not go sideways and if you really try looks ridiculous lol

[@stefano4029]

@@brucewayne2397 ye this model has dccd, but without it imprezas understeer a lot. with proper coilovers you "kill" understeer and you dont need the dccd anymore.

[@brucewayne2397]

@@stefano4029 i agree without dccd u do but still not as bad as rs3 lol as usually is 50% fixed split back an front if car does not cone with dccd (not sure about wrx etc), best situation is have both coilovers and dccd together, dccd even without coilovers is very good and is much better then coilovers alone.

[@stefano4029]

@@brucewayne2397 models before dccd they have a lot of understeer.

[@phillm156]

I had a 2007 STI, it was quick but too soft (shifter slop, driveline slop, turbo lag). After some mods (Ecu tune, upipe, down pipe, headers(unequal length to keep that rumble), shifter kit, driveline bushings) put down 322 hp 390 ft tq, at the wheel on an 85 degree day on the stock exhaust. Totally different character from the original, with 245 tires it was a mid-top end champ, more of a muscle car than a precise sports car. It doesn’t have much luxury amenities and with the headers, it gets loud on the highway. It’s all about the fun factor, steering was telepathic, 20-100 mph run always put a smile on my face. Looking back I think I would have kept the iron header for less drone and opt for a hi flow cross header pipe. I wish I could’ve kept it but 2 years ago I bought a used 2015 E63 with a renntech headers & tune (700 hp) its a lot faster than the STI bit not nearly s nimble or fun. If you are getting one, go for the 04 or 07(USA ) the o6 had cooling issues with the cylinder next to the turbo. The 07 fixed it & added a torsen rear diff, 4th & 5th gear was taller (finish the 1/4 mile in 4th instead of 5th with better trap speed).

[@AlexanderPews]

People my age are buying themselves STI's, I cant even get an STD!

[@TryNotToHate1]

Keep plugging away, you’ll find one eventually🤣

[@ryanjamieson8779]

Or a good joke.

[@TryNotToHate1]

@@ryanjamieson8779 keep plugging away, you’ll find one eventually🤣

[@mq1405]

Zil Co keep plugging ur nan bro

[@TryNotToHate1]

@@mq1405 aww, look at the lol zealot with an incessant need to self stroke. Did you get the satisfaction you were groping for fella? SOO Adorable!! have a piece of cheese Lil guy, ya NAILED it! 🤣😂🤣🖕🏾

[@cooIguy]

This guy is like a tall Richard Hammond

[@drdoomgoat38]

5 feet 10

[@jereignjayavenhenryjohn2985]

Except better

[@tomrobinson9388]

drdoomgoat 38 i mean that’s much taller than Richard Hammond lol

[@jamesharrison6463]

Hammond is slightly posh whereas mat is pure brummie

[@deadlydizzle7588]

...If Richard Hammond had genuine personality 👀

[@2751Jackson]

Director chasing after you is so funny😂😂😂

[@solmackay]

"They may find your spliffs" nearly choked on my tea

[@longtailgt]

Sam chasing Mat at the end was easily the best thing in this video!

[@jep1912]

Back in the day I had four in a row... Classic Turbo, STi PPP, P1 then a final RB320. Needless to say it was the most fun I ever had in my cars. The P1 with straight-through would lift a leg mid-corner and handled better than my Integrale.

[@jeremjerem]

"that's the same price for my 996..." Matt i correct it for u : "That's the same prices for my repairs and servicing for my 996" 😁

[@immortal-tv-6602]

Thats not true bro🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tracktimevideos5164]

@@immortal-tv-6602 a friends 997 cost him £15k for an engine rebuild from Hartech. The bills on Porsches can be sickening .

[@alwaysfishy9199]

This is lowkey kind-of my dream car

[@tombomombodombo]

It's highkey mine

[@elnino7822]

This is one of my favourite videos. I just have watched it more than 5 times. More like this please

[@msam6506]

One of the best cars out there..and I definitely think this does require some drag strip attention..

[@theodoredeverell3894]

The gearbox will go on launch if not careful

[@mileslumpkin9500]

Theodore Deverell Wrong, the six speed in the STi is nearly bulletproof. The weak link if the car has sticky tires would be the rear half shafts.

[@theodoredeverell3894]

@@mileslumpkin9500 well lord Mat said it would go so imma believe him.

[@mileslumpkin9500]

Theodore Deverell Well I own a 2004 STi in the states and have since you guessed it, 2004. Let me educate you. The 6 speed in the STi was co-developed with Porsche and reinforced to handle twice the factory horsepower. Think Mat is right, try some research.

[@theodoredeverell3894]

@@mileslumpkin9500 I mean. I cba to do any research but I feel like the specs between US and UK are different. Also, more importantly, many subaru gearbox rebuilders quote that STI and WRX transmissions both fail similar amounts in their line of work. I learnt this from a Gears and Gasoline video on Subarus. Also, i didn't mean any hate towards the WRX as they are v cool cars. But just because you own one doesn't mean you need to be so aggy. I was just quoting what Mat said.

[@TwoSnail]

Really enjoyed this vid, thanks! My vote for best ever Scooby is the blob-eye Spec C Type RA. Mechanical rear LSD, ball bearing twin scroll (factory 22psi), quick rack, factory lowered w adjustable dampers, much lighter, much stiffer, etc. The greatest "drivers" impreza imo, the last before electronic driver aids. Biased, because I own one of the 300 that were ever made :)

[@17473039]

The adjustable dampers were a STI pink catalogue item and NOT standard. Only S202, S203 and S204 newage had adjustable dampers from factory. Not even the RA-R had adjustable dampers be default (I've seen 2 RA-R's now both had standard red struts) I'd argue the S202 is the most hardcore car as it was based off the lightest Spec C (The Type RA Spec C bugeye) but with every STI pink catalogue box ticked, PLUS the titanium exhaust system... The later S203 and S204 were base STI cars with a roof vent and full pink catalogue, and so were actually really heavy.

[@emyrilhan]

went for a joyride in a blobeye wrx yesterday with my uncle. since then ive been on a subaru wrx fever. My uncle said that he wouldn't mind selling his wrx to me a few years later when i start working so wish me luck boys!

[@salmak9148]

Car: Subaru Cap: Toyota Hotel: Trivago

[@varadkadam6009]

I love these kinda reviews of the cars from the 2000s. The director should hit Mat with the Carwow Stick of Truth😂😂

[@djaborabiahmed4962]

Seriously, you made my day! Funny report but at the same time full of interesting informations, a complete review of my favorite car, I like so much subaru (my dream car is the hawkeye version). Keep going matt!

[@davidndirangu5045]

Hey Matt. Do another for the latest versions, '19- '20 version. We subbie guys are actually cultists 😂

[@thecwaks6811]

He already said they are no longer good after the 2004 one ... and i sort of agree

[@19minorthreat69]

The current STi available in the US is no longer available in UK/Europe.

[@JG-fz3qf]

Personally I think the Spec-C was the best iteration of the Blobeye

[@qpSubZeroqp]

I agree

[@CoopersSpecC]

I had a 2005 Spec C for 8 years, still miss it.

[@BP-fx3qc]

The only reason Matt wasn't shot at the beginning is because the car might've gotten hit.

[@sankar2041]

Subaru impreza is a road car which even deafeats"true" rally cars

[@pogtuber5146]

You're certainly right that the improved-today version is 40 grand, just without the 500 hp!

[@cx24x]

Can't beat older cars. (pre 2006) Pure raw driving. No fancy driving "aids". Subarus are amazing once you look after them. The drive makes up for the plastics. I've a 1996 1.6 and it's the basic model but still so much fun! And loud. Watch the heavy boot lid though. Not fun when it falls and tries to chop your head off when you're rooting in the boot.

[@KanoValentine]

The car that made me interested in cars. A real childhood hero car for me.

[@sanob3233]

4:58 "I'm Imprezzed." 😉

[@mircebob]

Great review and to the point. Australia got the same version as in the UK and im lucky to own one in WR Blue with the last of the EJ207.

[@johnizukanjiphiri9171]

The bug eye has always been my favourite.

[@TwoOneNineOh]

That’s not a bug eye that’s a blob eye lol

[@jaideepjaikumar7428]

Drag race between the sTI and an 3 series E46

[@kendowgosaka]

I see a video happily every time! I get on in WRX STI of the model after one of the cars which came out with this video! It was not the same car, but was glad that at last a car of SUBARU came up with a video! You review a car of SUBARU again, and please provide it by the drag race! In addition, it depends on the Japanese subtitles pleasure of this video!

[@bonzobonanza]

*THISSSS* oh wait, wrong channel

[@carwow]

😳

[@rhinocraft2594]

@@carwow in the 720s vs 911 turbo s drag race , why was the 720s on Michelin pilot tyres?

[@Chrassi]

And so these were the quirks and features.... of...oh no...wrong channel.

[@05faber]

"Come back! I'll rip ya bloody head off!" Love the Alan Partridge reference at the end there, Mat

[@Chriskreepa]

05faber I’m just your biggest fan Alan!

[@Korn1e-x4f]

bro, keep looking at classic cars, it's very interesting, especially when you tell them the background. keep up the good work you have great videos.

[@Anton-xh3nq]

Would be cool if u raced 4 standard golfs with different mileage to see how much it effects the power🤙

[@lmee6402]

Can't be pds tho as we all know they gain power when there older 😂😂😂

[@Tejvir7]

No

[@1Steph]

Golfs? There are better card out there to race!

[@EdvardasHM]

it depend how it was maintained, mileage don't have anything with that

[@tracktimevideos5164]

Golfs are some of the most boring and common cars ever made

[@dannylopezcalderon7825]

Finally a Subaru in this channel, thanks Mat.👌🖒

[@lukebolbot]

Been driving my 05 sti with 1.65bar of boost for 7 years now. I love it.

[@ToyotaCoronaAbsoluteT]

19:00 You can hear Mat laughing before calling Sam’s car “Rubbish”.

[@Zerotrone]

Hey Mat and carwow, some suggestions for some older cars: BMW E46 M3 BMW E63 M6 BMW E85 Z4 M Coupe Honda NSX 90s Toyota Supra 90s Nissan Skyline 90s

[@rc_p5192]

My 2010 Sti Hatch is still going strong, bought it brand new off the dealer floor. Have rebuilt the whole engine as a cosworth closed deck and its a beast that eats most cars I come up against

[@yt_Ajay_]

11:16 Hyacinth Bucket voice: "Look! Look at this! Some through loading! Oh my god!"

[@Blazerri]

Dont you mean "Buckée"?

[@chinmaymahajan7778]

Lemme guess in a couple of days there's going to be a Yaris Grmn vs this Subaru Sti Drag Race video.

[@TassieLorenzo]

Yaris GR4? They should be about the same I guess, 13.0-13.5 second quarter-mile, somewhere around there.

[@Ernie703]

I had a Hawkeye STI prodrive and it was a brilliant car never a dull moment. Modern cars do a lot of things better now but not the pure driving experience u get in a car like this

[@jondavies1593]

Had one back in 2006, really quick car back in the day, but interior was poor. Like really fast tupperware .

[@coloniser.-]

i was just born is 2006 lmao

[@Vanguardkl]

Absolutely... Hard plastic from the same factory as Tupperware

[@piuthemagicman]

Wouldn't even mention the interior, it doesn't matter. This doesn't pretend to be anything like say an S-line or M sport package.

[@djoetma]

It was waaaay cheaper than equal performance cars though. Apart from the Lancer Evo.

[@TheIceMurder2]

@@coloniser.- You're a baby.

[@burdazza2711]

actually quite refreshing reviewing an older car id like to see more

[@adriankelly_edinburgh]

That was ace. My old Mk 1 Impreza Turbo 2000 is my favourite car I've ever owned (1998 model bought in around 2001). Not all-singing, all-dancing like the STi but it was still an absolute hoot to drive.

[@mrracz2951]

😂the way you ran from sam LOVE THAT

[@DodgerBlue909]

I have a 2019 Sti and i STILL like this body style more!

[@alexilaiho321]

Well then you're a fool for not gettin what you like more , especially since this generation is cheaper than the 2019 , you got no excuse

[@DodgerBlue909]

alexilaiho321 I said i like this body style better but i didn’t say it was a better overall car! This model does have the cheapest interior, ugly dashboard, cheap breaks and ugly wheels. Plus i know lots of people that have this model wish they had my model year, but It’s not about the money, i didn’t want something that had a bunch of miles or mods on it, overall the older models ride like shit. Compared to mines! The raer and side view is what i like but its not better than mines!

[@sajidakhter6975]

I Have the Exact same colour and spec subaru as this one ( 2005 Model) Had it for 5 Years . The feeling you get when driving it can only be expressed the way Matt was laughing and giggling when its on Song in the video, I could really understand why he was doing that!. Its a truly amazing machine in this day of anodine hyper fast hot hatches with no character or feel!

[@thomasglover3834]

Bet it's not the first time Mat's manager has given him an STI 😆

[@jackvanepps7301]

Bruh

[@Dark69bladeAE]

CHIIILLL

[@insayn7995]

Are you 14?

[@thomasglover3834]

@@insayn7995 what is wrong I thought it was funny 😅

[@iloveleroy796]

Wait , whaaaat ?

[@lucapeisser5292]

„That feels fast - that feels fruity“ What a poet

[@kyleb5518]

Thank you Mat for increasing the market value of my three prodrive wrx sti's (all with prodrive certificates, chassis plates and receipts)

[@HipHipMurray]

That cap definitely adds on another 10 bhp 💯

[@AA-ke2ns]

Top gear Jeremy punches producer Carwow Director chases Matt

[@Dimpet-xw9gg]

The blue Subaru Impreza WRC(2003-2004) with the golden wheels and the yellow-green stars is just legendary

[@BrasileiroBritanico1]

yeah, i’ve got an sti, had it a few years. regret getting it cos it’s costed me a lot, and now i can’t get rid of it!

[@Onkarr]

🤣😏

[@kitsrandomthings]

Love my widetrack! Quickest way to get to 60 is launch in second (how Subaru got their 0-60 time of 4.5/4.6 seconds). Next time turn in the rev beeps and red light, it’s half the fun!

[@aaronharris5275]

Great to see a review of something classic or rather non brand new car review. It must have been fun for the police interceptors to get cars like this and the Evo's!

[@RohanCyriac]

Last time I was this early and the video was private.😂

[@basantimalla1342]

WWWWWWWHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAATTTTTTTT!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[@lazzarusboniem5584]

Next drag race: Subaru STI Vs Mitsubishi Evo iX

[@dillyb8716]

Definitely looking forward to this race

[@leeparker1029]

As a Subaru fan boy I loved this video. I had 3 back in the day 😉 great to see reviews on cars when they were cars and not driving aids 👍

[@bertos910]

Love your content carwow, you inspired me to start my own youtube channel. Thank you for motivation.

[@karolboss4532]

Legend says that mat is still running through the forest

[@KevinCollects]

Till this day. I still love this STI 😍

[@fyuen4839]

I ain't like old cars, it's just the cars I love gets old.