THE BEST SUBARU WRX GENERATION IS...
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
- Which generation WRX is right for you? Find out as we go through all of them! Which gen WRX has the best price, power, looks and is an overall VALUE ? Let's find out!
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What is your favorite gen wrx?
Lego!!!!
Sup Brad!!!!
Gen Evo IX 👌
2nd gen blob eye 💯
First generation "Angry eyes" and second generation "Hawk eyes".
I'd go with the second gen or the third gen impreza
Blob eye: “Am I a joke to you ?”
I personally think that the Blob is the best year. I am biased because I own one. I was wondering why it was left out
Phoenix Hall same here
Same here
Same
Yup same
2nd gen blob eye sti is my favorite Subaru of all time 💯
3rd gen*
OptiX do u want a cookie?
OptiX people like you are what makes the subie community toxic
Same
Everyone saying the blob eye is 3rd gen... It isn't
The second gen started with the bug eye, that had a facelift to the blob eye and then got the final facelift to the Hawkeye... 2nd gen lasted from 2000 to 2007
Fun fact everyone hasn’t watched the full vid yet
hahah what did you think of the vid?
@@IdealMediaChannel
A great video!!
My dream car!
By the way let me know if you want to work together in the future.
This is my mail: mrrmotorcycles@gmail.com
Keep up the good work and have a great weekend!
I thought it was a great vid
How did you know 😐
Fun fact I'm in it for the whole video
Ayyye, thanks for the shoutout Brad!
We respect the work you do!
It’s like Minecraft and terraria
Nothing beats the 1st gen. They just look soo damn clean. Seeing Bunta drive in it gives it some sentimental value too. The 4th gen is super clean too though
Agreed tge 1st gen looks the best. Super clean
bunta cheeky wit that wrx against takumi
dude ugh say it again cleeeean assss hell
It's a cartoon
And they are lighter :)
Where is the best one of them all? Where is the blobeye?
Exactly where it at bruh
2006/2007
@@sharkgames1439 thats the hawkeye, blobeye is 04/05
Hawkeye you mean, and in my driveway
I have a blobeye and everywhere I go I hear the infamous question, “are you selling it?” “I’ll give you cash!” “How much?”
Coming here just after seeing Bunta beat Takumi in the mountains...
Yea I'll take the first gen. They look simple and elegant
such a beast! lego!
Yessir
Same here agreed
1st gen best looking for sure
2011 WRX Hatch. Gotta remember that power was bumped up in 2011+ ej motors to 265 and it had a 5 spd if you didn’t get the STi.
Derrick Spenhoff also the 2010 models!
Agreed, the 11' WRX is the best of the 3rd gen. It was built prior to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake/tsunami that disrupted manufacturing and was subsequently not involved in the 12'-14' WRX/STI class action lawsuits over defective connecting rods leading to many premature 3rd gen engine failures.
Also comes with the wide body wheel wells. She looks so good 😍
well it was actually the 2009 model that had the bump to 265 hp with the bigger vf52 turbo and better suspension components
Was looking for this comment haha I got an 11 wrx and was like wait no I got 30 more hp
No mention of the blob eye 04-05?
It's 03 - 05 actually
Version 8s are great wrxs don’t know why he didn’t mention it and it’s 03-05
Yes
I feel very lucky to have bought a completely original, unmodified, low mileage 2006 WRX STI in WR blue with gold wheels. The only additions it had were genuine STI handling parts, not the usual cheap aftermarket stuff. It's now worth ~50% more than what I paid for it 8 years ago :)
Hey man congrats!! I hope you still held on to the thing. I have a bug eye and love her so much🔥🔥
Bought a stock 2011 WRX in dark metallic grey with only 76kms for 15k (cad) last week. This car is amazing the grip and handling feels great 1st and 2nd gear is quick and who needs a radio when you have that turbo whine and that deep exhaust hum! Sooo fun to drive. Im really happy with my purchase. Btw can't wait for some snow.
The 2 door 1st gen is by far the nicest. Dream car for me so I might be a little biased lol
"it comes alive when things get wet" bro just described me in 1 sentence
2008-2014 generation which I own(2013), had a facelift in 2011 and powerbump to 265bhp in Australia and was also standard widebodied not sure about the States, due to it's slow rep and 'ugly' looks, which totally fixed both issues in my opinion. This gen has its own cult following in Australia even more so than the Hawkeye..
same in Europe, btw we have the same car!! :)
Yeah the power upgrade was in 2009. 2007-2008 narrow bodies have 225hp and 2009-2010 narrow bodies have 265hp. They carried the same engine over to the wide body but obviously changed the body a bit. But I think the power upgrade in narrow bodies was only in Ausrtalia and maybe euro countries.
Ive got a 13 Hatch here in the US. 265hp and widebody, they're amazing dude
I also have a 2013 STI sedan but in Bahrain, it's easily my favourite looking Subaru and a lot of people agree in our part of the world. I would never change how it looks.
Totally agree.. I had a GD WRX and loved it, but it was just a bit too small for me and my family. I picked up a 2012 STI sedan and it's beautiful, seats everyone comfortably and still cooks.. I love it and absolutely made the correct decision. Not to mention that dccd..
I’m currently looking at a 3rd gen subi. That’s the first time I’ve ever drove one and man, I wish I bought one as my first car. The smoothness, the handling and that raw exhaust sound, I think my next car is definitely a wrx. If I can afford an Sti, then by all means. But anyways, thanks for the info about it. I’m hooked for life.
Haven’t driven other STi’s before but I own a 2017 STi and I’m in love with this car
Love all the models but you're spot on about the Hawkeye 😍
Luv my 2011 WRX 5 door... 119K miles & still rocks... Awesome on the Tail of the Dragon which is 50 minutes from the garage... Like u said, it’s made for roads like that...
I bought the hawk eye a couple months ago. Awesome car, never had any issues. You feel very safe driving it here in Sweden with all the snow. The car almost never loose grip. Fun car to drive for sure. 👌
Mr Danger… you are a 5 star presenter. Cheers dude, keep them rolling. Much appreciated x
Don’t forget the 2009 WRX was revamped with 265bhp and a 4.8 second 0-60 making it basically the quickest WRX so far until that point!!
I'm buying a 2011 stage 2 wrx as my first car👍 I love manuals
If you love them, you'll want the sti. A lot has changed under the skin. Most notably the 6 speed which is a much stronger box.
Thanks for information love what u do
love what we do too! thx for the support paul!
'Mitsu gave up' on point there, well said!
Ever since the WRX came to America it's been putting on more and more weight
Lol
Well it was to conform with market since Americans overall are bigger people😂 and like grocery getter cars😂
Always loved Subaru’s
Such fun little cars
Same
Little ?
Faisal Hussain well their hot very big
My dad has an 07 black WRX
It was the sedan model but it wasn’t as big as say a 3 series
which one is your ideal car?
Ideal Media I’d say the v35 skyline
350gt or the Nissan stagea
1st and second gens are my fave! Buying a 2nd gen STI. Too much tech in the new ones!
New ones are also the slowest lol.
@@ricksanchez8469 too heavy....
@@Atem_S. and no additional power
@@ricksanchez8469 for real... they keep getting heavier and heavier yet still 300hp... They are a waste if you ask me!
2011 WRX 3rd Gen is my fav. I owned the 1st gen too. 3rd Gen feels more refined but pays homage to the 1st and 2nd. I also like the flared out body. It's also got the most rounded look.
Had two gen 2 one 04 sti and a 07 limited and loved the 07. Upgraded to a gen 3 2012 limited....loved the car but to much plastic that rattled poorly made. Upgraded again to a gen 4 18 sti with performance package and it's an amazing car.
If I can add one more Random information, in France second gen of Sub was used by "Special highspeed police" - BRI. And it was really impressive seeing them behind you 😅
Hi dude!
i love how you represent your videos its so exciting and i just wanna ask you something.
why wouldnt you talk about cost of maintenance of these car in US?
im really into your videos but in most cases you havent talked about how much have to be considered for having one of them in a year.
thanks a million for all afford you have done for our knowledge.
Still watching , but i love your videos ! Just saying 😅🤘🏻This video also made conclude that I really want first gen Subaru as my second car hihih
Honestly, this vid is making want to keep my 02 🔥
I have a 02 also keep itttt
Bug ❤️
Honestly, I love either the first generation "Angry eyes", and the second generation "Hawk eyes"...😍
so we just gonna ignore the blobeye and bugeye?
Started with a 2nd Gen, 06 2.5i. Now I've got an 05 Saab 92-X Aero. The undercover WRX. Love it even more than my old Hawkeye.
My eyes were glued to my phone the entire video and that rarely happens anymore! Good job and I totally agree with you 2nd gen all the way
you didnt even mention the blob eye sti from 04/05 including the first year of the sti...
Ig your talking the usdm version aye? So sad the sti came first to you guys at the 3rd gen
I would buy the 1st or 2nd gen with the ej20. Because 1. There's a tax in romania that gets higher with the size of your engine and 2. I like the bubbly headlights of the 2nd gen
Love my Subaru Levorg 2017. Front WRX, back Sportswagon. Perfect car for young families who love Subaru
I have a 4th Gen and I love it. It’s a dream to own every Gen though. 😍
Thx i was deciding on either a 3rd or 4th
The EJ25 was actually introduced in the blobeye in 2004 which was also the first face-lift.
Thought so. I've been questioning a few things he said in this video lol
@@ricksanchez8469 to be fair tho the blobeye often gets overlooked by enthusiasts. Everyone wants either the bug eye or the Hawkeye
@@CaptainRudy4021 I want the blobeye more than either of them. The hawkeye is actually my least favourite
@@ricksanchez8469 same here. But finding a stock 2005 is impossible. The 2005s I can find are modded and they're still asking over $20k.
@@ricksanchez8469 buy my 04 aspen white sti
Facts! I have a 2006 WRX TR tastefully modded and it’s a corner slayer and very quick on the highway! Wish I could load pics.
Just bought an 04 sti... loved hawkeye till I got this :)
Jeff D dangggg
wait is it your first car?
@@ehmzs second actually, got a dodge dart potato to get brusehd up on stick for a lil while then straight to the sti :)
evo didn’t give up they just realize that their composition can’t keep their damn motors from blowing up 😂😂
Just bought a second gen bugeye hatch about a month ago and boy I love it its not extremely fast but its zippy and is confidence inspiring already have catback,coldair,ecbs, and getting an accesport going stage 2 plus and can't wait for the difference
Make to tune that bad boy for all of those mods
I've owned a 2000 gen1 and my current car is a 2006 Hawkeye STI prodrive running 400bhp. The Hawkeye is a much better car to drive than the gen1. The DCCD control is worth its weight in gold, especially for party tricks.
Gen1 gc8 sti type r and ra had dccd
You can get 1st gen Impreza's in LHD from Europe. It's just named differently. In Europe it's called a GT Turbo (555) and it also comes with the Turbocharged EJ20.
Thank you I was looking for confirmation on this!
I love watching you guys
I order the STI 2018 refresh model and wow what and amazing car I completely love it I highly recommended if you like driving on the mountains or curves because its what is made for not straight👍 overall is a really fun car to drive!
I wish I would’ve watched this video sooner, just picked up a 08 wrx sti on Copart for less than a 1k with not a lot of damage.....looks like I’ll have to look for a 2nd gen Subaru now lol
I'm so excited , I get to pick up one of my dream cars tomorrow , 2006 wrx limited . It's Sept 2021 , I paid $7k usd, some focal points , only 100k miles, ill be the 3rd owner . It comes with a little spice to tune of an upggraded turbo back exhaust and a Cobb access port . Outside of that , clean title , body has one slight ding from a tire blow out on the left rear door , not major . And slight rust on front passenger fender . I'm super stoked !
Thanks for the video bud , I actually learned a bit more than what I already knew . Thanks bud !
Liked the vid so much i hit the like button twice. Can u do a vid on the new gen coming out
Hey brad do you have a sister named abella. I saw her on a certain website
Very underrated comment 🤣
I ve got 2 gen blob eye i think is one of the best..My is stroke to 2.1 and produce 440bhp
I would argue there 3rd gen
WRX STI is my dream JDM, I always loved dat one the most 😢🖤 and that rumble
I love my 3rd gen hatchback, so fun to drive and I love subys
Fyi pre-2015 WRXs only came in 5-speed. The 6-speed came with the new FA20 engines
Horsepower numbers are also off, as well as some model years. The current body is 15+ and makes 268 hp not 235
Yes that’s true the 15+ wrx’s come with 6 speeds, but they’re still far from the STI 6 speed. The split case 6 speed (which is in the 15+ WRX) cant hold itself together very well, kind of like the 5 speeds :/
@@xiiNFiiNiiTY thats what I thought too. I own one and dont recall the 235hp at all. Lol. He also said the lastest gen wrx are the fastest of all wrx too, which is totally not true. More like the slowest
2nd Gen(Hawkeye) all the way🙌🏿🔥
4th gen
My favorite is the blobeye, I have one and it makes over 600 hp, it's so fun to drive
I'm watching this while sitting in my WRX. I live these cars. Even if I was loaded I would still have the same car
15 years with my bug .. nothing else seems worth upgrading because when you kids crash your car I take your part out 😂
Why did he skip the hatch back big time I have to say it deserves a bit more than just a mention
Wagon*
1: Wheres the Blobeye?
2: The 2008 WRX has 224 hp, but from 2009 to 2014 it had 265 hp and did 0-60 in 4.7 seconds according to Car and Driver
3: The 2008 to 2014 STI had 305 hp
2nd and 4th and all of the above and under lol ✌🏻👍🏻 great videos man thnx
I LOVE WRXs (owned 2) but you are an idiot if you buy one, just save the extra bucks and get an STI. The trans/drivetrain and brakes alone are worth it and your resale is 10x more stable.
@@ThatWasPrettyFunny With the 3 gen wrx and sti has 99% same internals and overall parts. Its literally a detuned sti with a plastic intake manifold
Hey ideal media, I got a question
I found a 2002 (gen II) wrx sti for 6,500€ and I get that an sti should be crappy as hell for that price,but hear me out:it has a 2.0 Turbo stock engine and about 140.000km on the mileage.Should I take the deal.The car hasn't been in a crash or been bent in any way,and the guy just wants to move to the US and doesn't really know the difference between the wrx and wrx sti.
So yay or nay?
Edit:also found another one but from 2005 and for 8k, but with 73.000km,the rest is the same,so tell me about this one as well
The 2002 sounds like a helluva deal. Pull the trigger on that for sure 🤘🏿
@@Anthony201140 Thnx man
@@plionk__a how's it going?
I've always ❤ the 1st generation here in the U.K. My '98 Terzo Ltd edition is gorgeous in its original condition.
I have a legacy b4 with the sequential twin turbo ej208. Underrated car for sure
You missed a few generations, and missed sti's and there where a lot of different varieties as well the 2010 sti was offered only as a wagon which was the ONLY YEAR EVER TO DO SO
You should make a better video then
Hatchback
What do you guys think
Are
WRX and EVOs
Rivals or Brothers
Rivals cause they inspire each other
Rivals but more of frienamis
Lol🤔🤔
Brothers man we all tryna go fast.
Brotherly rival
Love my gen 1 gc8 best looking subaru followed. By 2011-14 hatch and sedan
Good video lad
Where’s the blobeye yo I own a Blobeye.........this video makes me sad
He keeps say younger brother when their actually older
Tht 3rd generation Subaru is my dream car, i just love how the hatch looks. By next year I'll have the budegt for hunting one down
When I was at an autocross one time, at the latter part of the day, they started doing "Fun Runs" and someone was kind enough to let me drive their 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX. You know, the bug eye. I was disappointed with the turbo lag. I had never driven a car with a turbo before, so it took me a few turns to figure out how to keep it high enough in the power band. The next part was learning how the car likes to be handled with turns. I figured that out quite quickly. It was very easy to get it to rotate. Fast into the turn, quick brake and turn the wheel, get back on the gas and the AWD pulls it out of the corner. In other words, it was tossable. It was an absolute blast. Unfortunately, I wasn't financially able to get one because I had only had my then current car only a year. I would love to have an unmolested 2002-3 Bug-eye Impreza WRX. EventuaIly i bought a 2007 Impreza WRX I was happy with that car, and the engine power delivery was a big improvement over the 2002 model, but the handling was more toward understeer. I'd rather have the 2002 but only an unmodified version. I'm not going to waste my time looking for a unicorn. Now I drive a Mazda MX-5 (Miata).
Just saying if he counted the gc8 “wrx” then there’s 6 generations 🤦♂️. Gc8, bugeye, blobeye, hawkeye, stank eye (Ik there’s more names for it) and then the current “evo eye” gen (Ik there’s more names for this gen as well)
true! such a great model! lego!
THANK YOU
Forgot the r22
Bugeye, Blobeye a Hawkeye are one generations. Those are facelifts.
Fucking thank you
subie owners knows that 2008 and up are the vape gods. If you own a 1992 to 2007 wrx your NOT vape gods
hahahah
I'm actually picking up my grey WRX GV this week! (With the EJ257 swap 🥰)
Just got the 2020 STi. It's a beast.
7:32 😖 ....doo doo 🤣
🤯 Thanks for the like 😅 Keep up these kinds of videos 💪
2011-2014 wide body wrx and sti
The best body style ever, hatch is the king.
2011-2014 body style way better than the current gen.
Current Gen wrx/sti looks like a Camry
GC8 body best of all time!!!
FIRST
Yes ur actually first thanks
lets gooo!
First gen all the way owned mine for 16 yrs now and no plans to get rid .👍👍👍
I love this!!! 👌
I got my 09 sti for 11k it needed small amount of work and overall cosmetics but its such a fun car for the price I got it for. Definitely gonna keep it forever.
Gonna get the 4th gen. Those headlights are sick. And 4.8 second 0-60
I'd still love to get my hands on a first gen JDM STi. Also like the 3rd gen hatches. Going to be picking up one of the last 4th WRX around this month.
4TH GEN HERE. AND ALMOST GOT A 3RD GEN. BUT I WOULD STILL LOVE TO GET MY HANDS ON A 2ND GEN, BLOB EYE OR HAWK EYE! 💙✌
I own a 2006 Hawkeye and i absolutely adore it. Best car I've ever owned
I own a 2020 wrx, it’s how I learnt stick best car I’ve ever driven and easy to work on even though the engine is a learning curve for me. Just keep that oil changed for sure.
2nd gen baby! Definitely buying one soon.
I love your videos
When I was a kid I used to play this psp WRC game every day. If Im not mistaken the cars you can choose were Subaru, Mitsubishi, Skoda, Ford, Toyota and Peugeut (I forgor how it spelt 💀).
The subaru on the WRC was the 2004 and yes, its the only car I ever drove in the game. Till today it still hold special to my heart.
I love 3rd gen Imprezas. I have an '11 Forester XT. With a few chassis and suspension mods, it's a fun wagon.
I have a 2018 Fozzy XT. I traded my 2010 non-turbo 2.5 for it. "More power". I'm never going back.
Forester is not a wagon.... That would be the Outback
Ma boy is a perfectionist changing em thumbnails every video 😂
ive owned my wrx gc8 my00 for the last 8 years as daily never ever had a issue very reliable, with mild mods and still even todays standards still a quick car which shocks most 2023 Technology.
Funny, the one you find most beautiful is the one I've never liked! lol Good video though. I'd love a 2 door WRX. I had a friend back in school with an orange 2 door Impreza. it was pretty sweet. I don't recall any other details about it though.
It was probably a type r from japan. only other 2 door produced was the P1 but they were all world rally blue and only available in the UK
@@colinanderson7108 I believe it was an RS
the blob eye is the best no no explanation needed
18 sti "evo" eye i got a soft spot for dem hatchback stink eyes though🤩