The Subaru WRX Holds Value Like No Other Car [Here's Why]

[@Spider-Man-sl6mi]

He’s not lying. I got 20k trade in for my 2018 WRX a few months ago that was paid for and got an interga type S.

[@Togairu]

damn thats pretty good

[@Spider-Man-sl6mi]

@ it only had 63k miles no tune. Dealer said this is the most unmolested WRX they have seen in awhile

[@b.1922]

@@Spider-Man-sl6mi Good stuff man! Congrats the typeS is a really nice car!

[@mkloudsql3285]

​@@Spider-Man-sl6miim with you dog. I just drive mine. Its a daily no access port or bolt ons

[@johnthan89]

Where did you trade your car in at? I’m trying to sale mine

[@Kickflips22]

If there's one thing I can appreciate its an inflated bottom

[@AutoEnthusiast]

preach haha

[@andrewpotito4114]

I just bought a 2024 base wrx for 3,500 below msrp at 2% financing brand new last week. 28000 out the door, hard to beat that today for such fun daily.😊

[@TheReclaimerRx7]

im flying to cali to buy a 2002 wrx super clean and everything, 5 grand. So excited, will be my first turbo car. Coming from a mazda rx8.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

nice! No sales tax?

[@pcplayasgaming7264]

@@AutoEnthusiast seems weird, was probably used sold as-is... no warrenty.

[@nyrider8396]

Msrp for 24 is about 34k, with 3.5k off plus your tax. Your math is wrong.

[@andrewpotito4114]

@nyrider8396 yes you are right, 34000 for car, 3500 off, ,I paid the tax, and they gave me 2000 more for my trade than I thought. I might be dumb, but still a good deal . lol

[@NorthN2TheEast]

Most people underestimate this when buying a car. Wrx is always towards the top of it's segment for holding value

[@grizzstud22]

When I bought one of the first VBs in 2022 everyone was hating so bad!! Now look haha

[@fadmap9676]

Not just the WRX, it's all subaru models.... I got 32k trade in for my 2018 STI and I bought it brand new for 35...over 5 years it only lost 3k of value after paying it off. That was wild... I was able to get a GTR thanks to my STI holding its value so well.

[@Hallowsaw]

Nah man I got a 2017 outback 2.5i limited for 20k in 2020. It was originally 34k. -14k in 3 years. Similarly, I got my 2011 legacy for 17k in 2015 and it was originally 31k. So also a 14k loss but over 4 years. Now those same cars are worth about 15k and 5k each. So combined I have lost 2500/year average on my 2 cars or 1250 each car. Not horrible but that initial price I paid was a huge hit from new.

[@shudigg]

Just hit 200k on my 1st gen impreza wagon 5 speed, love my subie.

[@David_Moon007]

The only maintenance on my 2018 WRX Limited (purchased new) is oil changes, a battery replacement and filters, and a new set of tires. It still drives like new with 50k miles on the clock. Love this car. I am seriously thinking about installing a Cobb stage 2 kit at the moment. 😅

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Send it! Totally worth it!

[@gladdy02]

For me, this is one of the best reasons to buy the WRX

[@LifeisbetterwithaMalinois]

Agree bought a wrx 2016 second hand 4 years old. Drove it for 4 years, sold it almost for the same price I bought it for. No issues with the car, upgraded to a 2 year old VB. 😊

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Nice!!

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

A great video brother. I'm still loving my 2020 WRX/STI. I'm @85K. I'm going to keep the Bluebaru forever lord willing. I'm stock forever. I really enjoy and appreciate the mechanical monster that the STI is in it's original form.

[@luisalejandrotrujillogarci8106]

Amen. I have VB 23' 50th anniversary edition here in Australia, and same that you say. Fun enough. All stock, and keep the car impeccable... with its ceramic... hand wash.... regular service... nice

[@AutoEnthusiast]

a stock 2020 STI will be worth it's weight in gold long term if you keep it that way!

[@cdo450f]

Not sure if I like the direction subaru is going with it's new cars, AKA discontinuing the STI. But that why me & my wife bought a 2019 STI when we had the chance. It still sits with only 2k miles. Sunny days & good weather for our weekend warrior. Would be hard to let an STI go be could be done for the right price I guess.

[@awdtrailbossgt]

Demand for this generation is at its best ever and Subaru has inflated prices for 2025 and beyond. If you have one already hold onto it.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

this^

[@crankybear1236]

I used to see Subarus with 150,000 miles selling for 15K years back.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

They still are, but they are the smaller basket so I didn't want to skew the data. A clean car or well built for the right person can still fetch good money.

[@scottmason2245]

All you got to do is Google Subaru WRX for sale and you'll see this guy is telling the truth they aren't cheap. I bought a 2016 with 50,000 mi on it because I wanted the car it was definitely more than most other 2016 models. I love the car I'd do it again and again. If you haven't driven one you're missing out. Manual trans all the way.

[@teamamerica2012]

I did not think it was going to go up in value… yes, I was skeptical the 22-24 would go up. You were right. I can vouch My ‘23 limited went up 6.65% on kbb this week. Very legit. I just hope it holds lol.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

It won't hold, but it will buy some time to enjoy the car and not be fighting against depreciation!

[@autoalchemist911]

I've had multiple STIs every single time I use them for about a year and a half and when I unload them I get all of my money back plus some it's the whole being able to enjoy the vehicle for basically free for the time being while you have it

[@AutoEnthusiast]

this^^

[@grimey5.565]

We just paid ours off and it is still worth around 22k. They are definitely the car to buy if you don't want to be upside down as long as you don't get screwed when purchasing.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

How many miles are on it?

[@Mike_44]

I used to hate its look, but I have grown to like it now, except for the rear, I still hate it. But Subaru got #1 this year in jdm automakers, even better than Honda & Toyota.

[@bigvapefkawriteous]

Great video! I have a 2022 Subaru WRX and I plan to just replace the engine when it goes, plus continue to put mods on it, except the tune lol Thanks 😎

[@AutoEnthusiast]

who knows, the engine may never go

[@bigvapefkawriteous]

@@AutoEnthusiast Thanks! I appreciate it😎

[@jacobkeane-candib1105]

Thanks for the video! Loving my ‘23. One thing you didn’t mention - how these cars will undoubtedly become even more desirable once Subaru stops selling them as ICE/manual cars.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

I am not entirely sure this is the case, I think they are so far behind in performance that when we see the shift one they will be wildly outperformed and two subaru will probably deliver a rally focused EV which doesn't really have any competition right now

[@alexs_wrex]

Wonder what I can get for my 2016 WRX, only has 66k miles, limited trim, and I've been meticulous with maintenance. Interior is in great shape, just some minor wear on the driver seat and some scuffs and rocks chips near the bottom of the bumpers.

[@toddvargo5868]

I have the same exact model and miles and condition... curious to see what numbers pop up

[@norwegianblue2017]

If you buy slightly used to begin with, any decent car will hold its value quite well. I bought my 2011 Acura TSX V6 in 2013 with 18k miles on it. I paid $23k and the sticker in the glove box said $36k. Still own this car almost 12 years later with 110k miles and it is still worth about $10k. I'm pretty okay with owning an entry-level luxury sedan that has only depreciated about $1000/year.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

That's true, but if I still had my 16 WRX and sold it at today's value it would have depreciated $37 a year.

[@uglyandattractive]

It had already lost it's biggest chunk of value with that 18,000 miles which is why you got it for 23,000. At that stage it will hold it's value longer and only slightly decrease every year. I bought a 2000 Honda civic a few months back for $4000 it had a good body which is why it was worth so much but it is an automatic, the manuals with a good body go for around $5000 to $6000. Mine had 140,000 miles when I bought it. Those cars were only about $18,000 brand new for the ex model. The point is that it depends on the car. The wrx is a desired car just like the older civics. In 24 years, the civic lost about the same amount of value off the sticker price as the tsx did in I'm assuming only 2 years or less if you got it with only 18,000 miles. As the civic gets older, the value will only increase for a good condition one as it becomes more rare. The tsx, although it's an excellent car won't have that same effect and will continue to decrease in time. The wrx is an enthusiast car just like the civic and integra so it's resale value will always be on the higher end

[@b.1922]

Good info and food for thought. It snowed here today and as soon as I left work I went to my favorite spot to throw my vb in some circles hahahah! Hope you are able to enjoy the snow even though we only got a super small amount!

[@AutoEnthusiast]

I had my vb in the storm here all night, I was testing a front lip I was developing and just decided that if it can stand up to driving through 6 inches of unplowed snow at normal driving speeds for a couple hours, all my data stands up pretty well lol. Needless to say the car is filthy and I had a lot of fun ahah

[@b.1922]

@@AutoEnthusiast love to hear man!!

[@neosplays8587]

it helps too that Subaru was ranked as the #1 Car brand of 2024 even beating Lexus.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

agreed

[@gladdy02]

"the best all wheel drive"...Acura and SH AWD would like to have a word with you sir.

[@andrewvanhorn2872]

So what you're saying is, it's better to buy new. I agree, the used market is kinda crazy on these. Been looking for a while. May as well buy new lol.

[@TrojanRabbit521]

Been following prices for a decade and you are correct. It’s only smart to buy new. I could never justify used prices. So I just worked my way up to $35k budget. I was between WRX & ND2 Miata and they had to drop VB BRZ 😂

[@TheLiberatedMonkey]

Trading my 23 Prius for this. Negotiating OTD now, but they’re flexible. More flexible than Toyotas. Gonna lose $$$ on it, but it’s my dream “attainable” car. Useable as a commuter and daily, and fun to drive. Nothing else exist like it. If you can get it below MSRP, it’s the full package. IF. Too much otherwise, IMO.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

the new gen prius's are pretty cool! good luck!

[@6spd85notch]

I hope you’re right on this one. It wasn’t cheap.

[@Gergm7991]

Good stuff thanks

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NathanTen]

Would you say this only holds true for the manual options? Or the CVT as well? For the VB that is

[@AutoEnthusiast]

good question, both will hold value, the cvt won't have the same market utility. It won't ever drop much past the manual, but they will be harder to sell and will always be the less liked version

[@NathanTen]

@@AutoEnthusiast Yea that makes sense, been thinking about selling my cvt to a friend and getting a manual or a gr corolla lol

[@caryg4638]

@@NathanTen the value for the Cvt, unfortunately falls off a cliff.

[@turnerdrywallrestoration8077]

I got my 23’ premium 3k off msrp and at 0%. So far I’ve only put a Cobb cat back & charge pipe.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

nice! Planning on tuning it?

[@turnerdrywallrestoration8077]

@ Of course I’d love to but I’m hesitant to go that route because of the warranty worries. I like the idea that these cars hold their value so well and keeping that value could help me get into my next vehicle with ease and little money lost. Great video 👍

[@SstudiousS]

I agree with 2002-2021 but it looks like the VB doesn’t have the same value hold as old WRX. I don’t know if it’s due to no STI or just the looks.

[@Chowchow12-v3w]

If it holds value then why cost 20k for VA but sell less that’s value losing anything less than that isn’t value that’s a net loss

[@1HeatWalk]

Better than Honda s2000 or NSX?

[@AutoEnthusiast]

The s2000 pooped the bed in the last 18 months, they are worth half of what they were worth. NSX's don't really compare, there are just too few of them.

[@MickyMouseLimited]

Man every car can retain value. But to be totally honest most of Toyota SUV retain a lot more value. Every car that doesn't fall apart and can make 200 000 miles retains value especially all wheel drive.

[@looneyyang1326]

The Civic Type R holds it’s value pretty well also. Ask me how I know.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

I think it's going to Focus RS in the market in 2-3 rears

[@Greyknight308]

I'm almost curious what I could get for my 2013 wrx hatch with 48k miles

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Unfortunately the older WRXs are harder to find homes in the market because of how robust the FA platform is, but now is the season!

[@Tyler-d2h5f]

My 2011 hatch limited has 55k miles... It's all stock except for an Invidia Cat-Back an IAG AOS and I had the pick up and baffle upgraded to iag.. I had it appraised at $26,000 😊 $34,000+ new 14 years ago.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Not to be that guy, but I can pick up an 11 hatch with 55k miles for $10k in great shape... I assume it's an STI? Even then maybe $15k?

[@MrDanjg4]

​@@AutoEnthusiastNot to be that guy but no you can't find a WRX hatch for that year and mileage you listed for 10 grand. Nor a Sti hatch for 15 grand. Please find me a 09-14 Sti hatch for 15k with under 60k and I will literally PAY you for helping me find this. It's just not gonna happen and in this screwed up car market.

[@dasmg]

is this guy literally just going to ignore the Type-R that is definitely holding value at least as good as a WRX? my ‘19 is still worth an easy 30k on trade in.

[@a124as]

lol. Exactly. I have an fl5 and am so amused by the prices the used ones are selling at

[@AutoEnthusiast]

I am not ignoring it, but I don't think we have enough data to push through what appears to be somewhat of a bubble. Honda is playing the game extremely well with volume to demand, and I think we are going to see a big drop. I don't really want to weigh in until we know the magnitude. But we have been trending closer and closer to supply equally demand on them, and so many folks are "holding" them because of their value, and when the supply catches up there will be a dump that will quickly change the outlook. But with all that said, Honda has been extremely good at protecting their customers from this, and they might be able to continue it.

[@andrewdero6271]

Well right now if you want to buy a wrx its 0 apr worth the money type r is like 7 aprs it will eat your money

[@classiccarfinder]

Yaris gr ?

[@AutoEnthusiast]

I just don't think there is a long term market

[@buddy82767]

I had my 2012 Subaru wrx for 3yesrs in 2018 trade was over 17k

[@tams_kickz]

Pros: holds its value but you wanna talk about Cons: extra insurance cost on WRX over other cars

[@AutoEnthusiast]

yes and no, for a driver without any points the difference is tiny.

[@zclaus9642]

@@AutoEnthusiast no points here. currently looking at going from fiesta st to a new wrx. 60% increase in insurance

[@kevinkeller2876]

@@AutoEnthusiastage and points

[@J.R.F.23]

The Subaru BRZ hold value like the WRX. They made over 95,000 WRX’s in 2024 globally; yet made just under 3,000 BRZ’s globally.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

I actually don't think this is the case, and not entirely sure the data backs it up. The BRZ has been in production since 2013, and the 86/FRS fall into that bucket, and in no hate to the platform, it doesn't really offer any utility value. Although I think they are fun cars, they are not on my top 5 choices for a 2 door rwd coupe. And that is coming from a big time Subaru fan.

[@Chowchow12-v3w]

He never put Kelly blue book numbers in his data that he collected

[@AutoEnthusiast]

I would never, if you actually look at how that data is "pulled" and manipulated then you wouldn't either. Rule of thumb, never trust data from a company that also tries to buy your car, not saying they do this publicly, but they make more money the lower they value your car. Or if they have lots of inventory, vice versa if they inflate the reality of what perspective cars are worth it adjust the publics view on their sellable inventory.

[@Chowchow12-v3w]

@ interesting what is the average selling price for a 2018 wrx it’s in good condition just some rock chips

[@yourmanzach2307]

Interest rates come down eventually used car value could go up another 10-15%…

[@AutoEnthusiast]

I can't speak to this other than it's a huge problem if there is any type of correlation. People need to buy their cars in cash lol

[@ronaldsaavedra9300]

god I hope this is true and pans out

[@dBakaj]

Honda S2000

[@stevep4236]

Really? My 2016 is going for 11k according to kbb toyotas on the other hand....

[@AutoEnthusiast]

don't use kbb, there is a lot to be said here but it means nothing.

[@paulmarclalonde3834]

Truth

[@isaacchavez1425]

Although I've never worried about resale on any of my cars. I have 5. 1980 sierra grande, 92 tercel, 92 s10, 2010 IS F, & now my '24 WRX. They all run exceptionally well. I daily the 90's vehicles & weekend only for F & Slowbaru. If my slowbaru does well in resale - ill more than likely sell it because I don't like the idea of modding this specific vehicle as for reasons already known. I'd rather drop that $ into my F & bounce the rev limiter without wincing. F > any slowbaru.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

drive a tuned FA24 first lol

[@TheIndulgers]

STI holds value even better.

[@steve8803]

@TheIndulgers I'd never buy either a sti or wrx used.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

I am not entirely sure this will be the case. I am planning on making a video on it, but the aftermarket support is dying slowly because there is low incentive to support the EJ, and with the amount of constant work it takes to keep EJs in the market, there will be a point in time where we fall below the resistance line

[@CarStory]

If anyone wants to make an offer on my never tuned or vaped in 20k mile 2019 STI, please do. Videos of it are on my channel.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

facebook groups are your friend for posting!

[@scottmason2245]

How much

[@scottmason2245]

?

[@jwizzle4400]

So much preamble

[@requiem5179]

Toyota 4runner enters the chat.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

i am planning on eventually making a similar video, but I can't say they stay in the chat haha. There are a lot of nuances here but they don't hold there value in the same way to the consumer and with the cost to purchase, they do actually lose on average more than any WRX could ever lose. There apparent bottom is higher, but the cost to purchase is much higher. So the math says they don't compete with the WRX for the average consumer, but that is a dangerous blanket statement so I will need to follow this with a video and math!

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Wrong info depreciation out the door twenty percent

[@AutoEnthusiast]

no... yes there is out the door depreciation, but not 20%.... i am two years into a brand new WRX and I have yet to have 20% depreciation...

[@Tyler-d2h5f]

Not true, Toyota Corolla is the winner no contest. Bought a 2015 in 2019 with 63k for $13k and sold it in 2024 with 118k for $15k. The only car you can sell for more than you paid after 5 years of daily use. Your not doing that with a WRX.... still I love my 2011 limited hatch and would never sell it ❤

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Ive done that with every WRX ive owned, and I would say you snagged the covid bubble there!

[@funnyguy8042]

Will most Subarus depreciate less than most fords and Volkswagens? Of course. Is the wrx going to hold its value better than a GR86, GR Corolla, Supra or CTR? I highly doubt it. Is it going to hold its value better than any car? Absolutely not. Run your numbers again when premium gas goes above $4/gallon next summer.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

um there is a lot to say here. The Supra will hold it's value, will an 86, no... With the GR C, probably not - I am thinking it will eventually land like the Focus RS.

[@last_ej25]

Prior models but These 2022+ models are not holding value at all

[@zclaus9642]

Taxes on purchase, cost to title car, insurance, extra maintenance cuz AWD, extra gas money, depreciation, mods. Yep sounds like an investment for someone with low financial literacy. Buy a WRX as an 'investment' if you want to remain poor.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

watch the video... I would also say my financial literacy is very high lol.... and title in most states 80-150, taxes are on every car, insurance every car, no addition maintenance because of AWD, etc etc etc. If the argument here is car versus not have a car, sure you win. Not the point of the video...

[@zclaus9642]

@@AutoEnthusiast my point in listing the expenses is that cars are use assets that, unlike houses (i.e. primary residences), depreciate and depreciate heavily. cars = expense + depreciation awd requires more frequent tire rotations. if one tire needs to be replaced... all 4 need to be replaced. that's more maintenance than fwd or rwd.

[@zclaus9642]

@@AutoEnthusiast maybe your next video could be "heroine = health" lol

[@scottholmes-ry1fn]

@@AutoEnthusiast Thumbnail is the problem

[@joshhindle8946]

Only until the sideways pistons grenade.... the rod bearings. Ring bearings. Piston rings and headgaskets all fail.. the engines are the worst japanese engines in any car on earth!!!

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Has this happened with a VB?....