WRX VS STI VS WRX What Is The Right Car For You?

I see people comment A LOT in the comments section that they wish they would have bought this car or that car, or they don't know if they should get a WRX or an STI or what WRX to actually get..... So let's try and clear that air up a little bit so that we can answer some of those questions you may have!
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[@michaelwolf2212]

I had to go through all those decisions last fall and ended up with a 15 STI, couldn't be happier. Your channel has helped solidify that decision. Also congrats on 9k sub! OOOOUH!

[@Smeedia]

Thank you! Super exciting to hit 9K! And glad that its help reinforce the choice 😁😁😁😁

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

Michael Wolf just bought a 15 sti 2 months ago still don’t regret it my 240sx is collecting dust

[@Crypticeuphoria]

@@Smeediaand 3 years later I’m reading this and you have 153k subs. Well done Sir, love from down under!

[@ericcraighead9158]

Probably the first KZbinr that hasn’t shamed The Auto crowd, big ups! Been watching your channel for a minute and am super inspired to grab a Subaru BRZ or WRX soon!

[@Smeedia]

No shame here! Lol and hopefully your able to grab one soon! Appreciate the support Eric! 🔥🙏

[@MrGargola1777]

Thanks so much for the advice! This helped me confirm my purchase of my new 2018 WRX. Proud to be part of the Subi family!

[@Smeedia]

Congrats on the new car! ❤😁

[@Zeromobius19]

Why I'm I watching this... I have an sti... 😷 😂 ♥️

[@Smeedia]

Lol were just helping to justify and solidify your choice 😅

[@Zeromobius19]

@@SmeediaLMAOOOOO yes sir!! Thanks for all the content man!

[@bruceholinight7978]

Ego , me too !

[@hagerz]

@Captain Buff The Third Captain I couldn't agree more. Bigger turbo, bigger brakes, indestructible transmission and upgraded interior and exterior. STI is the only way to go. If I buy it I want it all. No offense to the wrx. They are nice too. And yes I'm a bit parcel to the STI because I own a 2005 🤣🤣🤣

[@djteako]

Me too, after owning 2 different WRX's

[@thomasmorrissette3139]

Good shit man! I went from a 2017 WRX Premium I had for over 3 years to my 2020 STI I have had now for 4 months now and am so glad I made the change! The handling and over all driving experience is so much more refined! Anyone on the fence about making the change should just do it...imo! Reminds me of my old Evo X in some ways but even better!

[@Smeedia]

Glad your liking the change! I've driven a few Evo Xs and I agree with the relatability between them!

[@MakoCrisisVII.]

I literally watched a video yesterday with with a similar title but this video is very informative and detailed. Nothing against the other video it's just this one is better 👍

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the feedback! I try to pump as much info into the videos as possible to try and eliminate people having to jump from video to video to get the information needed 🙌

[@condejavy]

I got a 2012 GR hatch recently from an old man, original owner, with 60k on it without any mods other than a HKS BOV. its extremely versatile! the trunk space is awesome when you least expected. Didnt have the money for an STI but boy does it gives me a smile everyday, also a plus+ the iconic rumble with a muffler delete 😁 music to my ears everyday.

[@Smeedia]

Hatches are life! Makes me miss my old one 🔥🙏

[@EJzys]

you got a car ig?

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

Tanner it's me big Paul brother. I must say I really enjoy watching your old videos . I had a 2017 WRX and graduated to the 2020 base model STI this year on January 29th. Thank you for doing that video on the DCCD because I put the STI on intelligent mode because I do a lot of driving and I don't burn a lot of gas ⛽. Oh yeah 😅. See ya @ Subiefest CA. Subies forever guys and gals.

[@Smeedia]

See you at subiefest my friend 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@pastywhiteboy8705]

I have a 19 WRX and it's honestly so much fun!!! Yea ultimately I would prefer an STI for that sexy rumble but an exhaust on the FA still sounds nice!! It's hard to go wrong with either car!!

[@Smeedia]

Both great cars for totally different reasons, cant go wrong with either 😁

[@Леонардо-ж2з]

As long as the exhaust is on the quiet end and with a crackle tune, I’m happy. But if I were to go loud, only with the STi!

[@Tjay17_]

Recently got a 16 WRX while home in Washington and had to drive back down to Southern California. While on my last 2 hours I came across another WRX or STI we were both pretty excited to see the other and he had a good puppers in the back. We waved at each other and followed each other for a bit before I had to take my exit. That was my first experience with another Subi owner and was actually pretty awesome. Such an amazing community base it seems like

[@VonAndCess]

Thank you for the numerous vids on the wrx and sti. Got a chance to snag a wrx 17 late last year and definitely enjoying it! Will keep watching your vids!

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy congrats on the car and hope its treating you well!

[@subierekt]

Couple things i would add. Sti gearbox ratios suck for dailying. Super short so its a pain in stop and go traffic and red lights and the like. Could also mention the fact that most tuners wont let you go too far with the CVT. Cobb doesnt even offer the stage 2 map for it. Also the VA cars are so much more comfortable than the GD and GR models. Seats, interior materials, etc. Other than that id agree with pretty much everything. IMO if the FA wrx had an sti rack it would be almost perfect, sucks they they went with an electronic rack. Bang on about the hatch lol.

[@robertmacdonald7060]

Great video being an owner of a WRX and moving to a STi soon its great to hear both sides of the story. Keep up and the good work!!

[@Smeedia]

Enjoy the new STI when you grab it! All of them are great cars for their own reasons!

[@robertmacdonald7060]

@@Smeedia been a year since i got my 20 STI. I’m happy i made the switch. Came back to this video to see if some of this sticks. I do miss the gas mileage of my WRX :)

[@Smeedia]

Thr gas milage is about the only thing I miss from my old FA20 WRX 😅🙏

[@Smeedia]

Glad your still enjoying thr STI!

[@ProfessorPanyck]

'14 Hatch WRX was my dream car. I found one in '17 with 30k and snagged it up. It fried a wiring harness the day after I took it home and I never got to drive it again. Sold it back and held out until they released a new version, bought a '20 WRX to hold me over.

[@Smeedia]

That sucks 😔 sorry to hear. At least you still ended up with a great car!

[@delsolkid1]

i love my new STI but the old wrx hatch was my first subaru and i was hooked after that one. i miss it

[@Smeedia]

I know the feels, my first was an 08 hatch 🔥

[@christopherkrug5401]

Please please please make a detailed video on the DCCD system!

[@Smeedia]

Will do! Seems a lot of people want it! Should be out next week for everyone!

[@dubbzywz6530]

This

[@Smeedia]

Ive got one 👀

[@ae5646]

This video is what made me take that for sure step to get a WRB 2020 WRX with the performance package. The brembos and recaros with the FA give me the best of both worlds!

[@Smeedia]

Yesssss great set up!!!!

[@ae5646]

@@ianholmquist8492 still no regrets or any urges to have gotten a STi. I’m 31, single, no one to impress or make happy other than myself. I don’t need some fancy transmission, an unreliable engine, and steering responsive lights to drive to work everyday and grocery get.

[@werdnaja5762]

I would choose a sti just because it has a better trans and power and the raw feeling and I’m so done with modding cars I want to buy a fun car and grow and mature and just enjoy it and maintain it

[@jayhoward7448]

WRX kid here... really would have liked to have owned an STI but like you mentioned in your video "ballin on a budget."🤣😂 I love the WRX,..that low-end power that kicks in around 2500 to 3000 is amazing...but the end goal is modifying the car eventually so I'll just build my STI 😁😁 so it's all good. Thanks smeedia. Love your videos my man. Keep em coming.👍🏼👍🏼💯💯

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the support 🙌 glad your enjoying the car. WRX is still a fun car!

[@d3athstrok3JJ]

WRX is the reason I pick because I can drive it daily and better gas efficient. It's a fun car to drive around in hills with corners but my WRX is bone stock and I can't wait to add some mods into it until warranty is up.

[@bacn7463]

Went from a '17 WRX CVT to a '21 STI, almost ordered a '21 WRX instead, thank god I didnt because i loooove my STI. Learning Manual was an experience tho lol

[@Smeedia]

Yassssss glad to hear my friend! 😁

[@HBKfan4lifeRKO]

I have an 07 hawkeye wrx and i love single thing about it! Its the perfect daily driver!

[@moe-df9qx]

08-14 stink eye

[@tylerc5517]

I bought my 2012 wrx hatchback a year ago. Absolutely love it! It’s my first Subi and it definitely won’t be my last.

[@Smeedia]

2012 is a good year! Glad that your enjoying the car!

[@logantrischett8621]

Wanted the newer FA20 motor for reliability in a daily driver, but living in Utah and being into the outdoors the hatch was just calling me. Got a 2014 wrx ltd hatch with 55k miles a couple months ago and loving it!

[@Smeedia]

Cannot go wrong with a hatch 😍

[@mgate01]

WVC here . I'm in a 2020 STi Series.white

[@kevinhunt1223]

Bought a 2017 wrx premium with 28 thousand miles didnt pay to much but after watching your videos i wanna test drive an sti now but also would enjoy slowly upgrading it myself just gonna take time and money and watching lots of your videos keep up the good work 👍

[@Smeedia]

Definitely a good experience to be able to drive both, also congrats on the car!

[@DJDekgit]

I call the 08-14 "Hawkeye gen2" and arguably the new wrx/sti "Hawkeye gen3". And if you got one of the older gen WRX, it was a actual wagon, not just a hatchback. ;) 04' WRX wagon all day.

[@E7ROR]

I wish I could do a triple thumbs up for your videos, you deserve more subs for sure! I have a 2015 WRX (new to the Subaru world) and I love it!

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the love and support 🙌 how's the WRX treating you?!

[@deetriggapulla007]

Definitely deserves more subs

[@E7ROR]

Smeedia it’s great! I live in Ontario so lots of snow, it’s handles it like nothing. Very happy with my purchase for sure. Your videos actually help a lot with easy small things that I (not very experienced) can do. Keep up the great videos!

[@Tony-tk4ht]

You will notice a lot of waves from other subi drivers! Its a cool community for sure

[@E7ROR]

Tony yeah I’ve noticed already, any questions I’ve had about anything, people from the community answer pretty quickly

[@Jewishcatfish]

I can agree with you 150% on choice of car when it comes to gas mileage! I test drove a sti and yeah that gearbox was the first WOW i commented on to the salesman, and yes he did try to get me in a sti, and yeah i wanted one, but the shift mods do help the normal wrx make it tolerable :-)

[@Smeedia]

The gear box can definitely be made better on the WRX with some mods, regardless not a bad choice!

[@mikedonlon1594]

Also another pro to the gd style wrx if u buy a wrx u can easily sti swap the entire build for pretty cheap and its a lot of fun

[@bruceholinight7978]

Nice work , usually the WRX is a gateway to the STI , mostly because of price ! If you can afford an STI then do it ! A built WRX is fun cause you can put the STI back in it's place ! I love the older GD body cars because that rough around the edges feel connects you to the car ! The best way to get what you want is start with you're favorite body style find a shell or someone's beater with a good rust free body ! You are right the 6 speed is a must have and the JDM transmission is the best !

[@Smeedia]

I haven't used the JDM trans before but have heard wonderful things about it! And the WRX is a gateway drug into Subaru 😅

[@darringranderson7898]

I love them but still dont know which one i want and i will be modifying it of course just love that rumble with a blow of valve oh my god

[@zzQuantum]

It terrifies me on how tight your car is in your shop rn XD

[@Smeedia]

Theres like 1/4" of room 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thatorangesti8864]

The 08-14 wrx/sti are called “stinkeye” I usually call them by the chassis too

[@Tony-tk4ht]

2014 wrx hatch here. Cool vids man. Learning a lot in the subaru game, just got mine.

[@Smeedia]

Congrats on the pick up! And appreciate the support!

[@rayz1568]

Scrolling through comments here. I think I'm leaning towards WRX simply for the fuel efficiency and reliability on used cars market.

[@ChasWG]

I have a 2020 WRX CVT with EyeSight. Let me help you out with some of the ins and outs of it. The CVT and Eyesight tech in the FA WRX is actually pretty cool. From the factory Eyesight is all turned off. It only warns you of stuff and controls nothing other than collision detection at the last possible second. Then it will hit the brakes hard. Again, it will warn you first with a sound and HeadsUp display of Red, Yellow and Green lights at the bottom of the windshield. But only if you don't react fast enough does the car apply the brakes. The factory says that EyeSight can stop the car in time if you are traveling 40 MPH or under, almost 100% of the time. Obviously the slower you are going the higher the percentage. At 41 MPH and above the chances of a complete stop in time goes down as the speed goes up. But they do say that the impact will be lessened. That's the only thing it will do if you leave the basic system on. But if you want, you can disable all of the Eyesight functions completely. But why? I have tried to let the Eyesight steer the car while on the highway using the Lane Departure tech. It's weird to say the least. And a bit scary. Its more of a bounce between the lane markers. But unlike other car manufactures, Subaru makes you have to turn that feature on. It's not on all the time. The Adaptive Cruise Control is actually pretty cool and I use that a lot when the highway is open. You can adjust the distance at which the Eyesight keeps you away from cars in front of you. When you approach another car going slower, a Green light stays on and the WRX slows to match that speed. Once the lane is clear it returns to the higher speed. The distance is based on how many seconds distance at that speed between cars. I have mine set to 6 seconds and could go down to 4 if I wanted. The 8 second distance is an eternity. I drive A LOT on the highway in bumper to bumper traffic as well. And to tell the truth, I'm sort of done with manual transmissions in that situation. It's incredibly tiring to always be on and off the clutch for miles on the highway. And after a long day of work where I'm on my feet all day, I'm freaking tired! I will totally use the help from the Eyesight Collision Detection to help me not slam into the rear of the car in front of me. And then the CVT is sort of neat if you play with it and understand it. Of course you can let it be a full automatic transmission, but you can put it into manual mode and play with the paddle shifters. Its actually kind of fun. In S# mode it gives you 8 forward ratios (in I or S mode you get 6 forward ratios). So the shifts are quick and super fast. No rev hang at all! The ratios are so close that you have to be very attentive to get the most out of the transmission while in manual. Overall, I'm enjoying my car just as much as other people with manual transmissions are.

[@Smeedia]

I'm going to have to play with it a little bit, the girlfriend has a 2017 Impreza sport with eye sight so might go ay with it a little bit 😅

[@ChasWG]

@@Smeedia That's good, but do understand, the CVT in that car is not the same unit used behind the WRX FA 20. Subaru beefed up the trans for higher torque application, And then changed the way the differentials work, They stole some parts from the STi bin and some parts from older WRX piles to create the entire system for the CVT WRX's. So its more than just the same set up used in your GFs car or the standard manual WRX. Its a hybrid only used in the CVT WRX. Sort of the best of both worlds. Engineering Explained has a cool video covering the 3 different types of AWD systems that Subaru currently used. Of course the king of the heap is the system used in the STi, but closely followed by the CVT system and then the standard system is the manual WRX and then the rest. But they Eyesight systems should be very similar.

[@axeya366]

2019 WRX CVT Premium. Its my weekender. Mature driver now so no manual anymore unless i can afford a 3rd car then i would get an old STI for some fun. Wife also can drive so that was the main reason, if only they made a car with both transmissions, paddle shifting not the same. I have a 14 Forester XT and i can say is both cars are like night and day. With all the new safety features now available its making us very lazy. No performance mods here just comfort and handling mods as i want to keep it stock and quiet as possible for cruising, and listening to some music and when you gun it just the sound of the engine only. Anyone looking to get a WRX or STI, either one, if you cant get an old Forester XT. Cant go wrong with a Turbo Subie.

[@v8_sami]

@@ChasWG how is the transmission lag? And how many miles do you have on it?

[@buildingconfidence1465]

Man your vids are amazing just got my 2019 sti and I love that thing! Keep up the good work.

[@Smeedia]

Congrats on the car! And appreciate the support my friend 🔥😁

[@alstone5559]

Duuuuude how about the most important point between the FA and EJ series.... The sound!

[@Smeedia]

I wouldent say the most important but it is a factor 😅🔥

[@alstone5559]

Haha a important one! I had a 2002 bugeye sti down here in Australia EJ207, exhaust, intake and tune. Thing was a beast and sounded awesome especially with the high 8k RPM My partner just sold her 2016 WRX which was a much more refined and responsive driving experience but it just sounded like any other regular old 4 banger to me.

[@usurpic3199]

Im a little late, but when you screw your wrx up its a bit cheaper to fix. Probably the ultimate deal breaker since you can be more adventurous without the headache.

[@ericMT]

I love my old EJ20 GGA WRX (wagon). It’s fast, has a super clean interior and I think it sounds decent with equal length headers unlike the FA engine. The only thing I want is that sweet STi 6 speed, the old 5 speed isn’t great. Car has been super reliable and still fun to drive. Not worth much to most people but to me it’s a keeper. I’m not super impressed with the new WRX/STi models, especially the 2022 WRX.

[@zalov1994]

i bought mine specifically for fun gas saving and daily driving, my only thing is i have owned nothing but trucks over the passed 8 years mostly diesel but its hard to have fun with putting money in a diesel with emission crack downs it sounds like the 70 era again where they killed the muscle cars for a while and had gas shortages. i love my cars and im part of every car seen that i can be apart of but also afford at the same time

[@OurFellowGamer]

2015 FA20 WRX here and it’s my third subie, love it

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy, solid car! 😁😁😁

[@BlazeOn88]

The 'EyeSight' crash avoidance system Subaru uses is the absolute best on the market. I would recommend watching the videos of people testing it against other manufacturers. However, because it is soooooo good at what it does, everything you do around it requires it to be recalibrated. Great video!!!!

[@Smeedia]

I'm going to have to play with it a little bit more, the girlfriends Impreza sport has eye sight so I just need to play around with it. Appreciate the feedback and input!

[@omgtrey]

[@Smeedia]

Learn from mistakes, I've made a lot of them lol. The blast plates really help with the integrity of the trans 🔥

[@ghost510]

I miss the WRX wagon. I really wish they would sell the Levorg STi in the states...because I would buy one TOMORROW! Had an ‘03 Bugeye now I’m in a ‘19 STi. Love these cars!

[@PC55WRC]

Nice video mate!! I've a Blobeye WRX running 350bhp. Gotta admit about the glass 5speed. Got the blast plates on the way 🙈😁😁.

[@Smeedia]

Those blast plates are a solid upgrade for that trans to give it some more strength 🙌🙌

[@PC55WRC]

@@Smeedia heard alot of good reports of being able to push 380-400bhp with them. Which has always been a goal of mine. Should I have bought an STI instead, yes probably (for the gearbox), but I proper love this car and the journey I've had with it. I'd rather keep it now and buy a 6speed box. 🙋🏻‍♂️😎

[@zakuraayame5091]

How much of a difference in the snow do the front and rear LSDs in the STI make vs the WRX? Figure you might have some experience in WA on some slippery intersections and side roads less plowed (with great snow tires on either version of course). Irrelevant on the street even in harsher winter conditions? If you can't tell, I'm trying to downsell myself into a more practical WRX. '16 hyperblue is

[@Smeedia]

They make a diffrence, but also depends on how bad conditions are. If you have a WRX with proper snow tires you'll be solid 90-95% if the time the STIs ability to adjust makes it easier from what ive seen trudging through snow 🔥🙏

[@cughan_9482]

I got a 2020 WRX and I been watching all your videos and excited to update my my car and dooo tunes when my car is out of warranty lol

[@Smeedia]

Congrats on the new car! 😁🔥

[@CaptainAlex69]

Got my 2013 WRX.

[@EJzys]

2 years later the video still bangs

[@MillionDollarDream]

I’m watching this like I don’t have a 14 GR hatch in my drive way

[@trevsmoove]

I think the TR you were referring to on the WRX stands for Tuner Ready.

[@Smeedia]

Thank you! Exactly what I was shooting for!

[@pw85___]

13 yr wrx owner. STi owner less than 3 yrs (will be 2 in April). Just gonna say this....EJ205 wrx > any FA based WRX. Don't care, fight me.

[@subierekt]

nah

[@pw85___]

@@subierekt yup

[@subierekt]

I've owned all 3. The FA shits on everything. Just feels so much better.

[@pw85___]

@@subierekt #coolstorybro

[@v8_sami]

@@subierekt literally the worst sounding boxer engine ever made by Subaru. The ej20 is much better. Too bad we never got the final edition ej20 sti in the states. I would have gotten that.

[@killrockstartv]

Didn't have a choice in the UK it was STI or nothing. And they stopped selling the STI in 2018. RIP UK MARKET

[@Smeedia]

😫 hopefully they bring it back at some point. I remember reading the final edition article a few years back

[@deetriggapulla007]

Leaning towards the 2020 WRX Premium but that Hawkeye STI was beautiful

[@Smeedia]

Hawkeye is my favorite body style if them all 🔥

[@damiansedano460]

Please make a video about the DCD great content by the way man. You’ll be at 100k subscribers in no time!

[@Smeedia]

Already have a DCCD video that covers everything needed 😁 and thank you! 🔥🙏

[@marcellusbalmores9713]

I’d choose Sti. Modding car has some pros and cons in doing it and i’m not very in to it. There’s always risk in modding cars in general not only in to STI but like i said in General. 😊

[@alejandrotobienne4288]

EJ motors are everywhere and JDM low mileage motors are priced cheap. In all honesty there’s no need to rebuild an EJ unless you plan on pushing more. Those who enjoy lifting them or more handling than power. You can find motors every where. If you can swap motor yourself. Your golden and set and should never have issues with not finding parts.

[@motorsandvoltsandrobots7162]

Buy both .. either you’re in or out.

[@budh81]

On the GDI versions have you looked into performing and Induction Service every 15K with a shop? I recommend finding a shop that has the BG Induction service. i have had great results with that service

[@daniellanzotti2391]

Reliability was key and Ej heard too many blown engines and also liked newer engine. Not worth extra money in my opinion.

[@Holtenstein]

I wish I had an EJ WRX with the STI drivetrain. So I did it.

[@Mikey6048]

Got my STI, 1 of the reasons is for the MPG. Lol. Was driving a lifted Jeep Wrangler. Soooooo it can be a selling point?

[@Smeedia]

Compared to some other cars the MPG is great lol

[@calebfleming1607]

Yeah it's better than my old truck and I'm very happy about it

[@P3lonchis]

Already got an STI but still enjoy watching the Vids! Ooooooo!

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the support! 🙌🔥😁 personally the STI is my preferred model 😅

[@estebanmundo4617]

Found your channel and have honestly watched all of your videos. Very informative videos and great content. I was finally able to get my STI last year. Saved up and got a '19 STI. Love the car and look forward to modifying it!.

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the support and congrats on the car! Glad to hear the content is helping out 😁😁

[@austinbonifacio1466]

Yo Smeedia! I think the eyesight has to do with the windshield actually. I would suggest to warn other subu owners that that windshield replacement cost is heavy.

[@Smeedia]

Also very true and it is, the windshield is the same price but whenever replaced subaru had to recalibrate the wholesale system 😖

[@PaulPereira1982]

Keep making these great 👍🏻 vids loved them.

[@Smeedia]

Have a lot more to come! Appreciate the support!

[@Sagermeister]

I guess I must have best of both worlds. I have an 06 WRX TR with the six speed trans. Definitely one of my most favorite purchases. 😁

[@Smeedia]

Did you swap the 6 speed in? 👀 I feel like we have talked about this before lol

[@Sagermeister]

Smeedia I don’t think so bud lol im a newer subscriber. When I bought mine it already had the 6 speed swap already installed.

[@michaeldaniels6867]

Big fan of my 255 hatch 😎

[@jameskocks4734]

i have a 18 wrx and plan on putting in the sti trans and dccd. the fa is the future and if the sti would had that motor i would have bought one in the first place.

[@FlyingGentile]

If only Subaru continued with the hatch. Can no longer do a trunk. Sedans and coupes are out.

[@mikejokes9661]

Tapping in dec 2021 The older chasis went up in price with Covid lol At least in California Wrx Hawkeyes are selling for 9k With 160-200k miles And I’ve seen bug eye owners trying to mark their cars for that too lol Car market is 🗑 rn lol Lucky I purchased my 06 Hawkeye before COVID for 4000$ Ca sucks with smogging too I miss WA , I’m actually from Yakima 🥶

[@Its_steve1217]

I love my wrx hatchback being a mobile photographer I love having the extra space I picked it up for 6500 yes a sweet come up and I eventually swapped it to a 6 speed so I can have a little more fun driving it in the empty streets at night

[@pedrojrrosario1756]

I’ve always wanted a STi since the early gran turismo days on PlayStation 2 , I mean if I get a wrx i wouldn’t mind it at all, but I just don’t wanna settle .

[@Smeedia]

I don't blame you, the WRXs are still very good cars non the less! 😁

[@dustinorosco5104]

I miss my 08 STi and I wish that I still had but I do have a 05 Subaru Legacy GT with a JDM EJ20X swap now and I love it

[@Smeedia]

The 08 STI was my first one and suxked me into the hole, I know the feeling 😫

[@pirihern9329]

Ej257 since 2004 wow what a run . Have the 06 sti

[@justinibarra153]

What lip and skirts are on that rally blue? So clean!

[@tevenn]

Great video , personally own a GV WRX (premium)

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the support! And the GR/GVs are solid cars. Miss my old ones

[@lowgradetriplea1620]

What about 2004 STi

[@brandonlueschen6770]

2015 wrx is a badass body style !!

[@davo5400]

I have a wrx i built and I would like to buy a blown sti and fix it. I know i can do it!

[@sethtaggs9497]

I live in Bremerton I love this state you are probably not going to see this but nice seeing a youtuber in wa

[@Smeedia]

I see all comments 🔥👀 lol I have family over in Bremerton!

[@TreasuryTrader]

TR was for tuner ready, bare bones meant to be modified from the get

[@WRXMAN-ms2mm]

At the end of the day they are both Subies 👍, family, and that’s what really counts. Difference is what makes things interesting!The cars are brothers, big brother clearly has several advantages but little brother has a few tricks up its sleeves and is no slouch. How many videos are there showing a modified 2015+WRX eating an 2015+STI for lunch for those who live and die for the drag race or rolling race; too many to count. And when a modified 2015+WRX gets way way better fuel economy than an OEM or modified 2015+STI without question, which means cheaper operating cost/ mile, now there is something to really ponder. Save $$$ and drive more miles whats not to like. AOS and EGR deletes also solve valve oiling issue on DIT FA 20.

[@Smeedia]

Exactly! They're both great cars for their own reasons and one is not better overall than the other IMO

[@louisGauto]

I agree, I've had no issues keeping up or passing Sti's in my WRX during track days, but then again driver mod and a good setup helps

[@jeffreymeyer2117]

The 06-07 wrx had Subaru 4 pot/2pot brakes. They weren’t Brembos but they were identical to those in the jdm, edm gd wrx.

[@Smeedia]

They're super good brakes for what they are and significantly cheaper than brembos!

[@sthstdmn]

Hey what’s the story on that Louisiana plate hanging on your wall?

[@Smeedia]

Use to live down there when I was at fort Polk 🥳

[@natedawg0215]

while car shopping, i found a 2017 sti and called my insurance company to get an estimate on my monthly insurance, NOTE i am a 20 year old male so your price may change... I have no speeding tickets on my record, 490$ a month... we called another insurance company to get another quote... 435$ a month. That’s for full coverage.

[@Smeedia]

Oof that is pricey, ive got 2 speeding tickets and am 27 and mine is about $250 a month 😅

[@natedawg0215]

Smeedia shit i wish i could get 250 a month, I can’t wait to be 25 and hit that insurance checkpoint so they lower everything.

[@lincwillis]

Here in Utah some of the ski resorts have Subaru reserved parking right at the front.

[@Smeedia]

Thats actually kinda cool 😅🔥

[@Rock2071]

love my 15 wrx E30 tuned was looking at a 2017 sti but seen the lonely wrx in the back of the loot piad $23k for it with 43k miles..... 150k miles later a still pushing with no problem wanted a sti but the wife has a 2013 sti. Booth cars are amazing

[@Smeedia]

Still a solid choice! Better price, still very fun and so many options for mods!

[@positivevibe1123]

👍 what parts are interchangeable make a vid!

[@yuhmadorwah]

Especially the sti parts that fit the 5th gen LGT.

[@Trex6767]

I have a 2016 base wrx. I loveeee the car. However I’ve always wanted a hatch sti. Found one for sale but it’s slightly modded with like 120k on it. Only reason I’m hesitant is mine is paid for and I’ve gone overly crazy on the maintenance and I’ve rebuilt fa20 engines and just not familiar with the ej engines

[@joestasi8329]

Keep it up! How do you feel about the fa25 that's coming?

[@Smeedia]

Should be able FA24 from the Ascent. But I think it will be a solid engine after a year or 2 of being released. I wanna snag one but I'm wanna wait until issues are worked out with them

[@andrewpaige9152]

I have GG Blob eye hatch lol as well love the hatches too I am more of wagon person it also comes with high range and low range transmission

[@shawnoshea8640]

I want a blobeye hatch so badly. When I first got into subies it was the blobeye era and I've refined my taste to hatchbacks over the years. Don't get me wrong, I love them all but the blobeye wrx hatchback will always be my favorite

[@daveghetti]

I love my 17 WRX, 30+ MPG on the highway with 330whp

[@subarubuildz1738]

Dave my 05 wrx on e85 I get 12-15 combined 😂😂😂

[@yuhmadorwah]

You must stay out of boost, or periodically push the car.

[@subarubuildz1738]

Nope, my tune is pretty shit. I can run on e85 0r 91 when I put normal gas I get close to 18 or more. I don’t push it because the turbo seal needs to be replaced.

[@yuhmadorwah]

@@subarubuildz1738 my comment for Dave. His gas mileage is too good.

[@daveghetti]

I just engine brake and coast a lot when I'm in the city *shrug*

[@Netfixandbuild]

You research prior to these videos? Or do you just top of your head all this info? Very knowledgeable. Looking forward to the E85 videos!

[@Smeedia]

Little bit of both, if I'm unsure on an aspect I'll research it but most had been picked up over the years. Super pumped on the E85 stuff! Just ordered the Fuel pressure sensor and the ethanol sensor!

[@tannyshim3074]

For fuel efficiency, fa engines are wonderful . It is just now the good stuff kills the engine. And I calculate by miles. So my car only able to make 300miles/tank that’s maxed out.

[@cseymour97]

I am just watching all of this man's videos.

[@Smeedia]

🙌🙌🙌 some good stuff in there 😅

[@cseymour97]

@@Smeedia I plan to try and buy an STI once my lease is up so trying to learn as much as I can about it before I jump right into it.

[@Drazx3]

Can we see more of your car? I love the wheels and set up. Is it on coils or bags?

[@Smeedia]

It was om bags 🙏 unfortunately no longer have that set up on the car 😭

[@thedadlife247]

I don’t think the current generation wrx sti is better than the 2.0 wrx it’s extra performance in the sti doesn’t justify the price