$40,000 Subaru WRX vs $5,000 WRX // 2019 Raiu Meets 2006 Hawkeye

Do you buy a New 2019 Subaru WRX Raiu Edition? Or do you buy a really, REALLY used one? This is the question we hope to answer today, when we spend some time in our own 2006 WRX and compare it to the special edition WRX Raiu! HUGE THANKS to RegularCars for making the trek to Canada. Follow him here: / @regularcars
And thanks to Keithwrx for allowing us use of his Raiu! Follow him on Instagram for more Raiu goodness.
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[@ThrottleHouse]

For those of you debating: Yes, we really did buy this WRX in Ontario for $5,000. It was a screamin deal, and we jumped on it very fast when it popped up. In fact we had people calling us the evening we bought it to offer to buy it off of us for more than we paid. Is it rare to find one for this much? Yes. Is it possible? Yes. Don't forget that after we bought it we needed to work on it to get it road legal. Needed a CV Axle, a handbrake rebuild, a new airbag etc. (Also the alternator is going and the other CV axle is pooched), But either way it was an amazing deal, and it's possible to find them this cheap. In fact there is another video on this channel from a while ago with an unmodified Bugeye WRX that was purchased for $6,000. So keep your eyes open! Happy hunting and thanks for watching!

[@Jmayone]

You've got some nerve waiting until 145K views to start replying to us....oh wait, you posted this 3 days ago! ;) Nice work fellas!

[@crusoebower3391]

I don't believe you my 96 wrx cost 19000$

[@Rad1oD3mon]

I'm actually looking to get a great deal on a bugeye! I want a refresh as well!! and Subaru needs to bring the hatchback back! I own a 2018 WRX Ltd and I'd trade it in instantly for a hatchback version in an STi.

[@SidekickNick]

LUCKY BASTARDS

[@JmanIsBeats]

Throttle House I can’t even find a blob eye for less that

[@johnnyr25]

For a sec I thought I click the wrong link. LMAO.

[@GlycerinZ]

i actually paused it cuz i thought i accidentally opened an RCR video haha

[@arandomguynamedlars8943]

7:54 "I feel everything. Even things I don't wanna feel, like crippling loneliness"

[@itsnova1800]

A Random Guy Named Lars me

[@sonydschx200]

my cat is named Lars

[@qx4n9e1xp]

Yes, we all watched the video.

[@mikehawk6175]

@@qx4n9e1xp it's a timestamp for the meme and it actually helped me find it so stop hating

[@krassimirpetrov7131]

“Once the vape smoke clears”😂

[@SilverScarletSpider]

How in the world did you find this immaculate running, unrusted, unabused, unmodified manual Subaru Impreza WRX Hawkeye for $5000 when Mr. Regular had to settle for a leaking Silicone Sally Honda Fit?

[@ThrottleHouse]

We JUMPED on this opportunity. Trust me.

[@DarkInstinct05]

@@ThrottleHouse like a live grenade?

[@noreflections1210]

It’s hailed

[@rickybonn]

Running yes, there is rust (rear wheel well spotted in the video), issues he described, and obviously took some snow hits up front since the plastic oil pan cover is damaged. This is also where the subframe is known to rust. Still though, 5k without a leaking head gasket and a working turbo is solid in my book.

[@danielgilbert2060]

I got lucky as fuck finding a bone stock(other than exhaust) 05 blobeye wrx in Tennessee. So clean, world rally blue.

[@electronicfox8077]

Everything he said about the 06 wrx transmission is so true. I just bought one with 151k miles with no rust no engine problems and it drives well but the way they made the transmission I sometimes have to fight it to put it in gear.

[@growingup4487]

use GL4 gear oil (GL5 causes synchros to grind) and replace old bushes and linkages, it's smooth as butter.

[@effrumtheretardo]

Bruuh surprise RCR collaboration I'm dead Also do $5,000 Miata vs. $48,000 Miata next

[@Dolby109]

Can a Miata actually get that expensive? I thought it was bad enough the RF was approacing $35k.

[@effrumtheretardo]

@@Dolby109 In Canada the RF GT-S is $48k.

[@Dolby109]

@@effrumtheretardo Ahh I forgot the exchangre rate. Just read an article and it seems the RF GT-S is around $37,910 in the US. Still quite pricey for a Miata.

[@seantaylor2683]

Unless that Miata comes with an LS and a T56 it isn't worth $48K

[@5TINKYMX5]

$500 miata

[@radguy72]

That Rcr intro got an instant thumbs up from me

[@finnster321]

They should do that more often lol

[@IanMicheal]

@@finnster321 i hope not

[@isabelle.c011]

The torque dip, rev hang and history of the flat 4 is why i bought a focus ST 2 years later no regrets

[@ben__27]

"Thats right, where is the Mitsubishi Evo?" *me cries internally*

[@27Zangle]

I'd take a Bugeye or Hawkeye over current generation.

[@sparklygames71]

Yeah for sure

[@22mikelwho]

I love the pig nose front grille on The Hawkeye.. if u have the time & funds to throw at it, u can tune it and modify it to the gilts and have a hell of a car, although it isn't necessarily gonna be low maintenance.. but fun!

[@somanymods]

I had a 2015 WRX, traded it in for a Forester XT and then got a bugeye as a second car. The bugeye is certainly ba more raw, connected driving experience but as a DD the new one is much nicer. I wouldn't mind an fa20 in the bugeye even if it did lose the rumble.

[@dilbertresvicksonburg4273]

they lost me at open diff.

[@somanymods]

@@dilbertresvicksonburg4273 the rear lsd in 02-07 wrx's is nothing to write home about. It does make for some nice snow doughnuts I guess. I personally found it very hard to lose rear traction in my 2011 or 2015 WRX on dry roads. The 11 WRX open diff was definitely noticable in the snow with traction control off. The 15 has "trac" mode which let's you have stability control with no traction control which still gives you brake vectoring which is nice.

[@Flex030]

Fantastic and honest review guys, I own a 2006 wrx completely stock with just a pro tune on premium gas. She went from 230bhp - 268bhp and 238 lb ft - 268 lb ft. Now it's a whole different experience I love ettttt...👍 We could of gotten more out of her but we wanted to keep it safe and reliable. Can't beat that right...lol

[@forsaken.cowboy]

You explained the purgatory between 2nd and 1st gear in the old WRXs perfectly. The only one thing I hate about my car really haha.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Looks like there enough people for us to start a support club

[@mugensamurai]

Well I guess I have to wait 13 years before the Raiu is $5000.

[@manamatron]

Great video, guys! I own both (in the US, the Raiu is called the "Series Gray'), and I have come to the same conclusion. I love both for different reasons, but none the less I am never disappointed when I get in and drive.

[@DJDekgit]

I prefer the old body, I have a 04 WRX Wagon, and I love it. While for a daily a new WRX is nice, it's just looks like every other car on the road to me. It's pretty plain inside and out.

[@jackyha9445]

Best opening ever.

[@junkyman1983]

Great video! I own a 06 wrx limited and am the 2nd owner! Car has been a beast. Everything you said about the 06 was completely accurate. Really cool to see the comparison of 13 years.

[@wafiqessop4034]

You guys should Visit Botswana. Due to the amount of (slippery) gravel roads, they are Subaru mad there. Subaru police vans, ambulances and even the military police use Subaru. Crazy.

[@harleypickin217]

Wafiq Essop sponsored by Subaru

[@kabothabana2969]

Bro in the North Maun and Okavango region the people are crazy about Subaru. Big fan of Subaru

[@ESLongoria]

Similar thoughts here. Recently made the switch from an 02 bugeye automatic to a 2015 cvt. Rust and future maintenance helped make the decision. The bugeye is a more raw drive, but still fun. The current generation is a 'grown up' wrx (both seats fold down! no dashboard cupholder!).

[@etiennebelanger8644]

you guys rock ! Super proud of my Canadian's Brothers ! Great Idea to compare them !

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Thanks buddy!

[@Camarosindahood]

Also a correction about the shifter: It is NOT the shifter from the STI in any way. Its just a slightly different shifter that is BRANDED STI, which is a very different thing.

[@lilmango6281]

“You can feel everything, even things you don’t want to feel. Like my crippling loneliness.”

[@joelsmith6681]

Best open EVER! Thought I clicked on the wrong video. RCR may be the best thing to happen to KZbin sine Marty and Moog

[@matthewlongtin4148]

Haha, I thought the same! "Oh wow, RCR did the same review!"

[@HavokStrifeX]

My Bugeye is the nicest import I've ever owned, and I always loved how it shifted, especially compared to the '92 Integra with a messed up linkage I had before it. But ever since I watched that video you brought up, where you compared it to pushing a broom handle in rocks, it's ALL I think about EVERY TIME I SHIFT... thanks, man. Thanks.

[@ks-bg5uk]

Biggest problem with this 2019 wrx and newer models is the rev hang. The new 2022 wrx solves that problem.

[@doctorferdinand1003]

"Torque comes in torque comes out you can't explain that." "Alright well how'd the turbo get there?"

[@ognadder]

Maybe its Thor on top of Mount Olympus who's making the torque go in and out

[@klumtheultimate7046]

Owning an 07 wrx I really felt you when talking about being stuck between 1st and 2nd gear

[@growingup4487]

either get high revs using 1st or bog the engine using 2nd no in between

[@landonhenderson8836]

The comment about the check engine light is gold. "the way I see it is 'engine'... 'Check'.."

[@geneb1719]

You guys hit so many great points. I think the Hawkeye looks good in some colors (especially black) and not so good in others. But, having projector headlights is great. Also to note, the wind buffeting when the sunroof is in tilt makes it basically unusable. The new ones look like a family sedan with a scoop. However, less busted knuckles.

[@Tazandd]

If there is ever a WRX listed for $5,000 that shit is missing the boxer.

[@sheilia7164]

Not necessarily, I got my bug eye for $5,000 and the engine is still boxing. XD Granted mine is older than the Hawkeye.

You can get an Automatic WRX for DIRT cheap.. I have gone thru 3 already for under $5K with decent miles and done the manual swap each time.. Its not even hard to do and isnt all that expensive.

[@IronAxeGaming1]

@ Hmm I thought it would be cheaper to buy one manual than to do the swap

@@IronAxeGaming1.. nah.. manual's in good condition go for like $8K at least with good miles. You can get an Auto WRX for like $3K

@@IronAxeGaming1 .. I look for Auto's from warm states with no rust.. then with the money I save on a good chasis, I do a manual swap and beef up the motor.. Sometimes I'll just do a full swap and have a fresh motor and tranny and have spent the same price I would have for a used Manual WRX that has a ton or wear and problems.

[@shalashaska9946]

Just to be clear, with the Cobb accessport the basic stage 1 tune makes a night and day difference. You can flash back the stock tune in 30 seconds if you need to take it in for warranty work.

[@pruett89]

I have an 07 wagon WRX and I LOVE IT! I also loved this video because it's nice to see your own car praised a little.

[@mevans313]

I don't know how you guys have slid under my automotive youtube obsessed radar for so long, but I'm glad Jalopnik has introduced me to your content. Excuse me while I watch all of your recent videos.

[@ThrottleHouse]

We are sneaky. The ninjas of the car KZbin world you might say...

[@MjR5118]

"Timbits ripped off Dunkin Donuts!" That had me cracking up!! We all know that Timbits came first though.

[@Marf_FD]

Gosh, I got a 2006 wrx really clean after dreaming of one for ages. The moment I got into the test drive I was in love, it is a cute little awd monster and everything I hoped it would be

[@kirkblackadar7299]

Man the rev hang in my 2010 forester 5 speed blew my mind lol. I had driven modded GC's before that which revved very freely. Huge difference. But I fixed the problem installing a light weight crank pulley and opening up the intake and exhaust.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

My GC8 '98 Terzo UK has that beautiful raw experience, power, sound, performance and handling.

[@Dolby109]

My Fiesta ST has rev hold as well, and it's slightly annoying. However I have figured out that if you don't let of the throttle completely (leave a light pressure) it will trip the throttle sensor enough to not hold revs, but not enough to actually rev the engine, and the RPM will drop. So as I shift, I'll leave my foot on the gas and the revs will drop between gears. It's a wierd hack, but it works.

[@Lameboy7]

Dolby109 Yup, same here in my 428i!

[@CouchMan88]

That's why I really like the Cobb tuner on the Fiesta. It really improves the throttle mapping.

[@nthgth]

Very good to know!

[@ethanlau279]

Yes! Can't wait to see the mods begin on the Hawkeye!

[@TheAstraios]

It was like 25 degrees C today, why am I watching winter based car reviews hahaha

[@Gunma_garage]

You guys just got even better, idk how that was possible. But Regcarreviews is a top youtuber for us cars guys. He knows snow, tho, so he can fit in everywhere, even Canada, aye?. Keep the great vids going guys. Miss living in Maine so you tickle the fancy everytine lol

[@RoadsUntraveled]

HEY LOOK! Canadians :D Hit me up if you're ever on the best coast.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Roads Untraveled sounds good buddy. And you’ll hear no arguments from me over which is the best coast! Keep on rockin’ the stunning videography

[@stephenfloyd315]

Broom stick in a wood chipper! Exactly how it feels!

[@jondoe19896091]

I always thought the hawkeye is the best looking WRX!

[@EngiNetion]

Imo Blob eye and mean eye looks better

[@ichigozanghetsu]

The raiju looks cool and all. But there is only really ONE special impreza, and that's the 22B.

[@yungtard1305]

Type RA? Edit: I would say RA's are pretty special*

[@thentantt]

Spec b?

[@raddudeski2745]

The 22B is basically the Holy Grail for WRX owners. It’s a dream to own one.

[@neo_horizon2313]

​@thentantt that's a legacy

[@danmurphy1994]

I like the bug eye so much! The Hawk eye is awesome too

[@lucthorn8851]

I love my Hawkeye :) I've driven the newer ones but I still prefer the hawkeye, it just feels so much more raw and it maintains the feeling of you having to drive the car instead of the car driving you.

[@CarsOfPennsylvania]

my god polish those head lights 🤮🤮🤮

[@CarsOfPennsylvania]

then tint them yellow

[@The_Animal_Man]

@@CarsOfPennsylvania that would look bad

[@emmanuelferguson]

@@The_Animal_Man On a blue wrx? you're crazy

[@dainiusvysniauskas2049]

@@emmanuelferguson Yellow headlights look bad on all cars

[@robinw.9326]

The headlights from the 5k subaru ?

[@galacticmaui2]

It's funny listening to people call a 06' WRZ old when I barley do anything to my 94' Accord and it still runs great.

[@kendelion]

Ohhh yeah! I liked before i watched! I even watched before the reupload!

[@carlocotignola1644]

YEASSSSSS! THE INTRO MADE ME SOOOO HAPPY!!!

[@terribletelevision6980]

What you call the “hawk eye” we call “koala face” because of the big nose, here in Australia. At least amongst people I know. Great vid.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

I absolutely love that. So cool.

[@James-303CO]

I could see that haha 😂

[@whatsittoya3770]

Never heard them called that

[@MrMannyhw]

They want to call it something cool. But that front end is none other than the hideous Tribeca pig face WRX of that generation. The gen around 2009 after looks way better.

[@benjaminstephen2821]

@@MrMannyhw Everyone has their own preferences mate. I think the 2006 model looks the best

[@craigpicard8527]

Great video guys. But Subaru has done a great job at changing and also not changing in the last 20 years. Keeping true to their ralley heritage and not veering to get into something different. I don’t think they should go to fresh with the wrx because it would or I should say could lose the feel of what makes it a wrx. But that’s how’s people are, saying things like “Subaru hadn’t changed this in the last fifteen years!” Then once they do change it people will complain “what is Subaru doing changing this it’s been the same and great for the last fifteen years!” Either way Subaru has done great in advancing their cars without completely ruining them like some other car companies have. (Caugh “Nissan”)

[@johntuff]

I'm glad you mentioned baby driver.... i loved that movie

[@abbiedeloof8507]

Clicked on this video as a new viewer to the channel, wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it. But after I heard RCR's voice I was glued to the video

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Abbie DeLoof welcome!

[@nthgth]

This is extremely informative and also hilarious! "Not ready to be turned into glue just yet" 🤣

[@jasonmillner6416]

you guys are nuts! I had a 06 wrx and it was the best car that Ive owned to this day. My 09 wrx was a little faster but that 06 was so light and snappy coupled with limited slip diffs it made for an awesome car to drive side ways in the rain!

[@mikewazowski7613]

I was super pissed yesterday while watching the video that it just stopped, thought something happened to my pc or something...lol. Glad it's been re uploaded, love these guys. Keep up the good work fellas, good to see the subs climbing each week.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Mike Wazowski thanks buddy! Yeah sorry we had a KZbin error yesterday. The vid seemed to be broken so we re uploaded

[@mikewazowski7613]

No worries James, shit happens. I've been a subscriber since about the 10,000 mark so its been awesome to see the growth of the channel.

[@ndubitably]

Aside from perhaps the 22B (which may be excluded from sick polls), I think my favorite looking Subaru is the '06-07 WRX/STI.

[@shmendrik213]

Very nice video, very nice cars! But boy am I tired of hearing the WRX needs a refresh. I for once think it does not. If you want a car that doesn't feel like a WRX, there are plenty other cars out there. Don't understand why every car reviewer wants the WRX to become something other than what it is.

[@sir.confident]

I agree! I kinda like the new FA20 on top of that.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

A refresh isn't the same as asking for a different car. All it takes is getting out of this new WRX (which is literally unchanged since 2015) and jumping in another 2019 car to realize how much it needs an update. Update, not change.

[@Little.R]

They ruined it after the Hawkeye generation.

[@sir.confident]

@@Little.R I disagree there.

[@George-nx4bp]

No hatchback=poopy

[@abattlescar]

"It's not an engine check light it's an Engine: Check light" you have me in tears.

[@elliottmanning4116]

I was fully convinced the old one would get the nod until the end. All of the Hawkeye's issues just add to the character, while the issues with the Raiu are just annoying. And car enthusiasts tend to prefer older models because they claim to be more pure. Personally, working on an old, used car sounds like a headache.

[@joshb5719]

Its easier than working on a new car.

[@Asymmetry0]

RCR intro awesome! Having come from a 03 WRX to 17 STI premium . New WRX is way more refined and much nicer drive, far more stable. Be amazed how the STI can compete with a mid range Benz in terms of technology.

[@urbanizeddreams]

Whoa, were so similar. I owned a 2002 WRX and now own a 18 STI haha :D

[@Asymmetry0]

@@urbanizeddreams LOL love my old wagon but I dont miss it after the STI

[@devinversteegen9305]

Yooo i love the hawkeye its my fav plus i drive one rn

[@benanderson3459]

"that's right where is the Mitsubishi Evo?" Broke my heart right there 😭😭

[@datastorageable]

Why did this get posted again today and the comments from yesterday deleted? Anyways, great RCR opening. i was confused at first and thought I clicked on the wrong link. I said this yesterday and got a heart from you.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Data Storage apologies. Yesterday’s video seemed to break after the 7 minute mark. So we gave KZbin a day to get its act together and reuploaded. Enjoy!

[@volodymyrshoniia2424]

Same, I thought I played an RCR video, and I am really not a fan of RCR.

[@okniceguy]

same here

[@datastorageable]

@@jamesengelsman9369 No need for apologies, love all the videos. You two are great! I guess I was lucky to get through the whole thing.

[@kylefarlow]

"There's a lesson for you... never skip leg day." Classic.

[@stefan_4508]

Who else thinks the Hawkeye interior looks better even after all those years?

[@spunsklob9559]

Stefan Trifunovic i dont like all the electronic stuff in the new cars

[@campkira]

Subaru not really upgrade their interior since the 80's,

[@BCHbull]

Lmfao the sticking a broom handle into rocks that is so accurate

[@volodymyrshoniia2424]

Gweat job. Special edition isn't really worth it since it's not that different from a regular performance pack WRX with a short throw shifter(which still isn't short enough for my liking, especially after S2000). My 2018 is also on X-Ice tires, not liking them at higher speeds at all, there's no stability or confidence, too floaty; they are a lot quieter than stock tires though.

[@maggieo]

RCR + "Crushing loneliness" + "Sirius Black was in Azkaban less than that" = SCOOBIE MAGIC VID! Thanks guys!

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Glad you like it Maggie, thanks for watching!

[@bestthingsinceslicedrice]

One of us! One of us! One of us! One of us! One of us!

[@joelchils]

I have had a 2006 Subaru wrx for 7 years .... I honestly haven't had any major issues lol I love that thing. Best car for Ontario winter ....

[@danmurphy1994]

16:44 at this moment Alex talks with a british accent; a mistake many americans/canadians are moments away from making when they spend enough time conversing 1 on 1 with an englishman/woman without hearing someone else speak in an american/canadian accent 😂😂.

[@FiragoMusic]

"Sirius Black was in Azkaban for less than that" James is f'ing brilliant

[@eyesopen444]

I miss my 06😢 Just don't reverse in the snow or there goes the front bumper🤣

[@rayswiney7398]

I just purchased an 07 STI limited with 107000 miles. Fairly new rebuild on the engine. Shifts ok and runs decent but I'm having the suspension worked over and hopefully getting it to pass smog in Ca. Purchased from Ohio. Looking forward to blasting around in the Sierra Nevada hills.

[@CarsOfPennsylvania]

Am I the only one that decides they want to buy a different car every single day watching videos like this? and then searching online to find one for sale near me

[@WillM6633]

Cars Of Pennsylvania lol I feel you dude I do that every day

[@jdm132]

Where you from in PA?

[@CarsOfPennsylvania]

@@jdm132 by harrisburg

[@jdm132]

Cars Of Pennsylvania I’m by Pittsburgh

[@GrantCassar]

I love my Hawkeye. Yeah I've had to throw money at it. Yeah the gearbox drives me up the wall. But it's so much bloody fun it's the first car I will ever consider garaging when I upgrade.

[@SuperCreativeLemon]

THE FIRST AND SECOND GEAR POINT HAS BEEN MADE SO WELL. i have a 02 wrx and i completely understand i hateee that. "Oh 2nd is to high of a gear better goto first. Nah ur going .2mph u can't. It forces me to come to full stop sign stops

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Creative Lemon there is no such thing as free will

[@Snadzies]

As a previous 2002 wrx owner myself, I can 100% relate.

[@703Bugeye]

02 WRX owner here for some reason I don't have to come to a complete stop to go back into first but I do have to slow down to like one or two miles an hour you just have to try to shift it and if it won't bring it back to neutral and then put it back in to first

[@xankriegor3018]

After 5 years of owning my bugeye, I just double clutch into first.

[@Rattlefish11]

I find that strange. In my 05 LGT it lets me pop into first around 10mph. I usually don’t but I’m not sure what is different between the 5 speed boxes

[@JS-hw8ve]

Huge ups just for the crossover intro. RCR is a great auto culture show, not in the same style as you guys, but still damn good. I do love brand new, modern cars, straight off the lot, but I am a huge advocate of buying on the secondary market. An example: I drive a second hand, gently used Chevy. It's got a bit of wear and tear, the kind you get with age, but I hunted and searched and got a really good deal. I paid in full, and it's mine, the bank can't come and take it. In comparison, I have coworkers with brand new vehicles that will be paying through the teeth for the next five years or so, and if they miss a payment or two the bank comes and takes their wheels away. And while they sweat and worry about the economy and count the days between paycheques, I'm leisurely setting aside money so that when the time comes I can walk into a dealership and drive out with no hassle. That's why I love Throttle House and Regular Car Reviews, they appeal to my practicality, and inform my ambitions.

[@S3rg3antJon3ss]

Damn, watching this makes me want to go for a drive lol

[@jeremyswalley8625]

The silliest thing about Hawkeye is the window controls are right near the cup holders begging for things to be spilled on them!!

[@chriscollison933]

Had myself a 04’ 2.0 for almost 8 years and absolutely loved it! Snow, street, anywhere! They really went down hill after that in my opinion! There is a reason Ken Block went to Ford and I first hand agree! The Focus Rs for price and whp there is no comparison! Even the 2wd Focus ST just left my WRX behind in the past! Subaru need to go back to the way it was when they did not even offer a radio in the STI! Absolutely a rally car offered to the public! Leave the luxury to the other companies and give us a machine again instead of this crap you are pushing now for way to much money! Just ask Ken! And they keep callin it the big eye which ended in 03’ that’s the Eyebrow is or the Hawkeye! Get it straight! Bug eyes have round headlights and shortback seats!

[@imoffendedthatyouareoffended]

Ken left Subaru not because of a problem with Subaru, but because his ultimate goal was to rally for Audi. Your whole arguement based around ken leaving for ford is silly at best.

[@flat4engine482]

Throttle House is the best

[@remiandrepedersen868]

Want to give your thumbs up, but there are many others that are good too!

[@cameronalexander9404]

I'll have you know... The hawkeye is a true gem.

[@jeremyanbart]

"Jesus that rev-hang!"

[@erichenry1472]

If Subaru used the close ratio gear box from the STi, the rev hang would not be so bad because you wouldn't have to wait as long for the RPMs to drop between shifts.

[@SmartMass]

The rev hang and the electric steering are just awful in my '16 WRX. I hope the next gen fixes both without requiring a tune and aftermarket steering rack. Should've bought the STi.

[@the.koreancowboy]

I have no regrets with the STI after owning a 2017 for 2 years. No issues despite a protune and stage 2 mods and flexfuel.

[@christopherdouglas8471]

K G I’m in total agreement. Should not require an aftermarket fix (tune) to eliminate rev-hang. Subaru need to find a way to correct this at the factory build, and still maintain emissions compliance. Deal breaker for me. And, I would comment in general, with so many new entries in the segment, the WRX is no longer a given as the go-to car.

[@SmartMass]

@@christopherdouglas8471 We'll see if they botch it again with the next generation. I don't think Subaru has ever felt the WRX was worth investing in and I don't see that changing with the current crossover crazed climate. Minus the fuel economy hit, I think the STi is the car for me.

[@whatiwant8898]

The electric steering in the WRX isn't much worse than the steering in the STI. The STI is slightly more communicative, but the WRX rack isn't bad by any means and if you want it to feel closer to the STIs just spend $50 to get the metal steering rack bracket, which replaces the rubber one, and all the slack is removed. The rev hang is also only there because of emissions requirements and even the STI has it alongside the new Civic Si, Golf R, Focus RS, etc. They all have rev hang due to emissions requirements.

[@SmartMass]

@@whatiwant8898 I'd recommend driving them back to back again re: the steering, but I'm happy to disagree. I've done the dampener swap and it unfortunately still feels like a video gaming wheel to me. In a similar vein I also prefer the rod vs cable shifter. Yes, the rev hang is there for a reason, I'm not sure why you're parroting the comment stated in the video; it detracts from the stock driving experience and it would be a quality of life benefit if an alternative was found without resorting to the aftermarket.

[@huckfin1598]

The description of the gearing is perfect.

[@codytyner8088]

Found one last week and bought it

[@matthewmccarthy9283]

So I owned an '06 Impreza and currently drive a '16 WRX although not a special edition or anything. Everything they've said in this video is correct, especially the rev hang bit. Get a Cobb Accessport, it's well worth the money just for no rev hang and a smoother power curve (there's a bit of a dip at 4500 rpm or so). I probably only got 10 more HP out of my car but for those two reasons it was 100% worth it.

[@MannyFresh1x]

I think the turbo lag in the 06 is nearly nonexistent.. as I drive one daily. Floor it I first gear and you get a near immediate response. I think you guys over exaggerating the amount of lag just a little bit..

[@bonneytony]

Same here had my Hawkeye 12 years from new and no problem with turbo lag.Come to that I've no major issues at all.Wouldnt swap it for a new model.

[@jasongrant2327]

Yup, 07 limited. Gets into the rev range for the turbo quick enough. Cobb knocks it down a few hundred rpm for turbo assist so no biggie. Gr8 cars in canadian winters. Studded is excellent.

[@amnottabs]

that's because they haven't experienced a 2002's B4 turbo lag, if you floor it at a certain time you can even get some rev drop and a plop-like sound before the turbo boosting the engine

[@1lifeonearth]

my honda civic 06 has a lot of rev-hang too. it's weird. my mazda protege was like a 2 wheel drive non turbo clone of that 06 impreza, that thing was a drivers car. loved it.

[@VMPhilosophy]

since the last video got dropped. I have to comment again. I love the Collab with RCR.

[@ThrottleHouse]

Thanks! Regular Cars is a legend.

[@VMPhilosophy]

@@ThrottleHouse don't sell yourselves short either. I love the videos you guys make. This one was especially close to home since I own a current gen WRX.

[@subarubuildz1738]

I got my 05 wrx with a full sti swap got 6500$ it has its ups and downs like a the turbo going out otherwise it runs extremely well. No check engine nor leaks. Really love the car and I daily drive it.

[@stevethomas760]

I own a Pearl Blue '02 WRX hatch, 202K miles. Still enjoy driving the car every time I get in the seat. I would buy the car again if I could, I paid 24K (US). Ordered the car with a short throw shifter and upgraded sound system. Trouble free for the first 12 years, some issues the past few. It's the price of admission keeping a car 17 years. Passion for cars doesn't have to stop, I'm 69. Also own a '91 NSX .Enjoyed your video

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Price per year is pretty damn low on that one then! Good buy, if you ask me

[@stevethomas760]

James, looking to replace it. When that time comes it will be like losing a good bud

[@George-nx4bp]

Wow I love your taste in cars, WRX hatch and an NSX!

[@stevethomas760]

Gary, I had to wait quite a few years to get the NSX. Talking to my brother about the car "get some of your retirement money and enjoy it". He was right

[@sebsshenanigans]

got a bugeye wrx wagon for $6kaus. had a "top"end rebuild and thats about the only special thing about it. speakers needed to be hooked up again and brakes needed replacing. that was about it. has a turbo back exhaust and that was as far as mods go.. but, obviously since the day I bought it, a little extra has been done to it. some for wanting to improve the car, and some just for the sake of making a new video to upload ahaha

[@Vampirebear13]

We have the same kid of weather here in Ohio & I'd love to have that blue 2006 WRX.If they still made that body style, Subaru would still be gaining massive market share.The new Subaru's 2008 forward are bloated and ugly.My winter car is a 2006 Mazda Speed 6 & I'd gladly trade for the 2006 WRX. :-)

[@peterpacciani666]

Mazdas are the ugliest shut up