Subaru STI Series White | Just Won't Die
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- We review the special edition Subaru STI Series White. Many will question the price tag, age including performance. The Civic Type R, Veloster N, Miata, and Mustang offer great performance for similar prices. We cover the technical details to discuss the good and the bad. Only 500 of these made so, it's hot.
Index
0:00 - 00:30 Intro
00:30 - 3:14 Interior Impressions
3:14 - 8:09 Mechanical - Suspension and Diff
8:09 - 15:26 Driving Impressions
15:26 Final Thoughts
17:30 TODDD - Auta a dopravní prostředky
All the young IT guys at my company drive STIs. All of their managers drive M3s. It's a vicious cycle.
Hahaha, so true
Lemme guess, they all blue and they all have aftermarket exhausts
...I'm an IT guy looking to buy one soon...
@@tinhinnh was there any other color for Subarus than mica-blue 02C?
@@farlen6596 I'm a IT guy driving a 2004 Subaru Forester STI.
The official car of “I want something fun, but we get snow, sometimes.”
Sounds a little bit like RCR.
Actually that’s the WRX.
The STI is one notch turned up from that
Melt ice and snow under you with dripping hot engine oil.
No. More like the car of "I have to stop by the vape shop to get new juice"
Subaru: perfectly drivable in snow, and in those conditions perfectly rustable.
I wanted one but I don't vape. I don't even drink monster energy drink. I'll never be good enough.
:(
🤣
If enough people like you, mustered up enough courage to buy these cars, then STI's will eventually be know as the car for people who don't vape and down Monster drinks. We need to take these cars back!!😄
This is why I did not buy a Subaru, also they're just so common where I live too.
@CreamnCoffee2 Not really, I just like not having to do head gaskets at 100k and think that the WRX is overrated. I drive a kia for gods sake it's nothing special lol, but at least there's no vaping lesbian association with it. Also a 2010 wrx should not be worth 15k, yet here we are lol.
Who tf gave Todddddddd those chainsaws?
I know right!!
@Robert Blackford Dude 🤣🤣🤣
liked the videos with tod and scott
Very confused by Turbowski showing up in these videos
I saw who did it.
I once test drove a STI and left the dealership with my hat backward and vape pen in my hand. Crazy side effects.
You forgot the sti infection from the seat
Lol
@driftster99 Nonsense, of course you do!
LOL
@@trinkie 🤣🤣🤣
Final thought: The last 1990s car with analogue feel pushes our buttons, and gives us buttons to push.
Accurate take bud.
I'd take a 90s variant _any day_ over this one.
@@MrCarGuy aint nothing compare to the 90s STIs
I love that the chainsaws were never acknowledged during the interior review. Absurd!
Welcome to gen Z humor lol
Personally I prefer the Johnsered more than the Husqvarna.
I don't know what it says that I've seen enough of these that I immediately recognized Todd's Forestry Truck at 1:05
As an old guy [70+] I still enjoy my 2015 STi, with all its short comings. Bottom line what they state is spot on.
Glad someone finally got the explanation of the center diff in an STI right. It's not sending shit front to rear; it's about controls the lock-up threshold between the front and rear axles.
kamionkami1 Beat it on track? Thought those old camrys would always understeer.
kamionkami1 That’s crazy! The 08 Camry would be faster than all the modern 4 cylinder ones nowadays.
@kamionkami1 I'm not surprised. STIs are fast from a dig but from a roll they lose their advantage. My buddy had a previous gen sti and it was really underwhelming passing on the highway. He got rid of it for a bmw 435 and never looked back
@@wyw201 The v6 camrys can do 0 to 60 on the mid to high 5 second range
@@theejoeylee but can it do that in the rain snow or dusty dirty road? STI mechanic awd can do it well especially in the corners. Camry is open diff af of course
I live in Houston and have a 2020 STI that I bought 3 years ago brand new. My car has the least power between my son’s TypeR and my wife’s RCF but I just love my car more every time I drive their cars. My car just feels perfect for me. I’m 60 years old and I just love the pure raw feeling that the STI gives me. I love driving it when the weather is less than ideal for most cars. Thunder storms with 1 or 2 inches of water on the road is where my car feels invincible. I almost traded it in for an RCF but changed my mind when I drove my wife’s RCF in the rain. My son’s type r is really fast as heck but it does not have the soul of an STI.
Id agree, best thing about STI varients is you feel something physically driving it.
Seeing Toddd's return made my day. As soon as I finish my latte, toon my subaru, tear down a cancer research center to build an Applebee's, sweat up a storm swapping in a battery, and discuss the gentleman my girlfriend is leaving me for, I'm gonna get to work on unsubscribing and unfollowing
Most underrated channel on CZcams
The STI is the last analog drivers car.
Hydraulic Steering, Manual, and a Engine with real character. I don't know why everyone wants it to be replaced because there will never be anything like it at this price point ever again and I'm willing to accept the STIs flaws to actually enjoy driving a car with soul.
I have a 2011 STi and love the old school feel and blast you in the face power delivery
Nissan 370z does too!
That's the same case with the 370z..go ask some people why they won't buy it and they'll say it's "outdated" smh
It's the same with the Land Cruiser. Not broke, doesn't need fixing. But the first thing everybody mentions is how "archaic" the old school architecture is. Understated, simple, affordable quality is similarly archaic in 2020, but that doesn't mean it's obsolete.
The problem is there's a lot of better cars at the STIs pricepoint, analog or not
Thanks for posting so regularly! You are appreciated! I'm not even on the toilet and still watching
Wow that outro! The return of todd
I daily a 2019 STi and can confirm the clutch grab point is high. Everything about the motor is correct. Still a hoot to drive.
Can we change that? I daily a 2021 STi have daily driven it for a year now and sometimes the high catch point still annoys me…
Same bruddah, love my 2019 WRB.
@@Gii1234 2001 Bugeye STi here. High grab point since the beginning lol.
This look so much more appealing on the eyes then the current 2022.
Glad to see a nod to us Medical Technologists.
Liked before I even started watching. I purchased a Series White STI it’s been great for the first 3700 miles👌🏻 Happy to see another review of it!
Petition to get Todddd on every ending scene from now on
petition to get more videos with todddd and turbowski + older cars from time to time
@@carenthusiast6748 can you tell reason why turboski disappeared from the channel
@@Awwwwd "he has no time, because he has to do brake lines on some pile chevy"
I have one and this is spot on and exactly why I own the car. All conditions fun and great feel. A few minor mods like bushings and an access port smooths them out and can give you more feel if you want to go there
Can’t see the problem - I’m 70 yo and just bought a new WRX - should be fun! 😎
i was literally so happy to see Toddd 😍🤩🦜
Glad Turbowski was able to make another appearance, keep up the great work team!
I'm really glad you guys went back and set the record that you were "nit picking" but the fact is the car is fun. Too many reviewers have lost touch with us normies and compare everything to a 720s or Something unrealistic.
Exaactly. Every review complaining about the interior etc but I'm coming from a 2006 WRX Wagon haha this is going to be a huge step up for me!
I was just going to throw this on in the background while doing schoolwork, but you guys always manage to steal my attention.
That ending. Pure genius!
I bought my Series. White brand new right at 2 years ago and I have loved every minute of it. On the tail of the dragon it really shines. The 90s Japanese car feel is the main reason I picked the STI over the competition, I love the transmission and the steering.
I had build sti hatchback specifically for the dragon, there was a whole year where I did the dragon every single Saturday and or Sunday at the sunrise, rain or shine, left foot braking in turns and partial throttle at the same time. The engine and all the components gave zero issues, beast platform! "Raced" all who wanted with me there, v8s, hondas, miatas, mazdas, bmws, minis, lotuses, corvettes, gtis , golf rs, mr2, M3 track build, EVs. Sport bikes are faster, not gonna lie, but I gave hard times to many of them. In 7 years I put 100K miles on that build and sold it to another racing individual still with the same engine and even clutch, absolutely with zero issues.
The return of Todd fills me with joy
haha I love you trying to discuss the interior with the pickup being silly behind you, almost heard you start to laugh 1:58. please always keep this semi-subtle humor!
Aprpro Todd back as he is owns multiple subbies. Nice touch Messieur Goose.
Thank you for discussing the gearbox, and kudos to Jack for asking for the Honda/Hyundai comparison. I know MT feel is somewhat subjective to the user, but that crucial aspect of driving seems criminally underdiscussed in all car reviews out there. I would love a video all about best MTs by particular makes and models. Maybe another sitdown with Todddd and Scott...?
Have 2018 sti WR Blue. I will not let it go till the end. Love it~
Great to see Toddd back! He cracks me up.
I love your reviews! You guys are all great.
Finally The comeback of Toddddd
Was a great car back in the day. Go Savages! Love Toddd!
@0:41 I almost thought the car had 4 pedals.
Nice to see Todd has found a new hobby.
Good video guys
I bought one in March. So far I love the car. The Seattle roads can be ruff but that’s what you get when you buy an STI. Love the video
Your in car mic is great, I could feel the engine rumble in my Sony MDR-V6
My Panasonic FZ2000 mic is great, too. I can hear the always-on image stabilizer motor rumble in it.
Your Sony probably sounds better, since it's a V6.
17:57 - I love Toddd. It's been too long. I hope there's another video where he talks seriously about Subaru.
Love the comparisons made during the drive with the Type R and N. Just so much good info in the drive section. Thank you
Agreed. I just bought an N and this is one of the only cars that make me second guess my choice
DylaN Wodrich dude you can’t beat the 100k mile/10-year warranty for your car. Subarus are nothing but headaches, had a 2012 wrx hatch and glad I sold it.
@@ChrisWalksFast for sure man, I've been a Hyundai guy for a while but the warranty is what really gave it the edge over the Civic Si, GTI, and the WRX. I autocross/track the N a lot too so the fact that Hyundai still honors their warranty if you take it on track is what sealed the deal.
that hood scoop and huge wing on the back. Iconic car design from the 90-s to 2000's A good send off for the engine. I'm sure the 500 people who get them will be thrilled.
When you realize Suburus get slower every year because the power stays the same and they weigh more.
I had a 2010 FXT... the 2006 was over a second faster 0-60mph 😂
The 2015 STI weighs in the mid 3300lbs range and so does the 2005 STI. They may have gotten bigger, but they haven't gotten almost any heavier.
Sti should have 400 horsepower. Camry’s have 300.
@@300zxdriver a ford fusion sport is faster than an STI
@@300zxdriver Something to do with emissions and reliability
Todddd is back and his on a hunt 😲😲😆😆
FINALLY, someone who took the time to research and understand how the center differential in this car works. The only use I ever found for the manual mode in my STI was to force 100% lock in the center diff so I could pull a truck out of the mud it was stuck in.
your drone shots are ON POINT
If only the engines were reliable ! Always loved these.
You hear this from people that either mod the car the wrong way or don’t tune the car at all or both or just abuse the car and don’t do their maintenance, and the list goes on as far owner error vs the actual car failing. I’ve owned various STIs and one currently over 3 years with 0 issues. It’s all how one treats it.
I am so ready for a new generation of WRX/STI
They just need a real hatchback
I cant wait until Subaru bumps the power from 310hp to 315!
@@wigletron2846 It will have new FA24 engine. It is currently used in (if I remember correctly) 1 model and tuners had already pushed it to over 500hp with minor changes without reinforcing body.
Liked for outro. Thanks for the fan service.
Great video! I love my STI for all the reasons that were mentioned, but I also have a serious problem with idiots in pickup trucks.
I'm a programmer. How did CZcams know to recommend me this video?
2:32 STILL DRIVING THIS MITSUTASHI?! I WARNED YOU LAST TIME, BUDDY !
:D
Selfie!!
Great video and really a nice car.
The STI flexible strut bar makes a difference as does wider, 18" rubber........
Could not be happier with mine.
Best video ever....realistic, approachable, true, humble, and beautifully crafted. And helpful.
Looking forward to you guys test one that has perhaps a bolt on tune at 2019..... And the 2022....which looks less aggressive to me if you look at the JDM wagon out now....
Thank you.
The boxer engine makes it special because if the low center of gravity
"It's sporty, but its calling card is it won't miss a beat in a snowstorm!"
"Great, what colors does it come in?"
"Just white"
So glad Todd is back lmfao
Ah finally a Japanese car, this is refreshing from all of the European cars you’ve been reviewing lately... I STILL WATCH AND LIKE SO DONT WORRY I LOVE U
I’m so happy seeing the very same car I have in this vid, I have done upgrades to the speaker systems and added an exhaust to make it rumble the way I love.
I just can't get over how these "Economy" Rally Cars are pushing $50k. I mean, What happened to "Affordable" when these Rally Cars first came out, it was all about the best bang for the buck. Now? At least where I live a base STI is $39k. I just can't justify the price any longer. There are just other cars now, that are just as fun to drive, for far less money. It is what it is.
Agree. It's funny to me to see cars with ~ 15yr old designs, and often not even updated infotainment asking for $40-50k. They aren't even close to justifying prices. New safety features are probably the biggest change (blind spot monitors, lane keep assist, auto braking, etc). A 2020 Lexus IS350 is nearly identical to the 2005 model.
these cars were never cheap. all of these "affordable" japanese sports cars came out when the economy was better.
Inflation my dude, $1 in 1990 is $1.99 today, the purchasing power of the average worker just hasn't changed in a long time and actually peaked in 1978
@@jameskovacic4895 Ya, I get it, but they haven't updated many models in a long time either.
@@theman3343 these cars were marketed as "affordable sport sedans". I guess it just depends on who they are referring to? When i bought my 1st Evo i. 2003 i paid $28k for it brand new. I think Subaru is padding the bill in these STI's. It's basically the same car for 15 yrs.
... i have an STi, Fidget Spinner... and a vape oh god. that shade at 1:27
Nice to see Toddd again.
I’ve seen the Series White in person and that color really pops.
The chainsaw guy lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂
He goes by the name ToDDD (yes, with 3 "d's")
@@BarnStangz why?
There should be 5 more special editions before they kill it.
The man, the myth, the legend, Todddddd returns!
Good to see Toddd again, I really missed that maniac.
New outro. 😲.
This thing is so dated that I almost didn't click on the video. I just did because I remembered how good the Savage Geese is.
Thank you for adding the long overdue ending. And who doesn't love a good chainsaw?
Because its worth mentioning: I was between an STI, GTI, CIVIC TYPE R, and Veloster N. Thanks to a silver lining of quarantine, I got to drive every car by myself. The Veloster for me took last place overall. Well after having my mind blown by the type R, I couldn't justify the price because a used STI seemed to be a better deal. I got into a 2016 STI and was told to "take my time" test driving. I slammed it for 45 minutes and gave it a real hard thought: and I called the Honda dealership and bought my 2020 Type R in the Subaru parking lot that day.
I still think the STI is a great car, super unique and fun to drive.
Yeah Boy! Welcome to the Type R family... I have the OG 2017 Championship White. Type R for Life!
“You ain’t from ‘round here, are ya boy?”
For some reason, it sounds like a line from my cousin vinny lol
Those chainsaws make it sound like an episode of the Red Green show
Thank you for a fantastic review of my new 2021 STI (non-Series White). It replaced my 2013 STI and it's amazing. Interior design/layout and build quality are far superior, NO rattles, ride quality is noticeably improved and it looks way more aggressive. Keep giving us your phenomenal video reviews!
10/10 for that ending
Every year Subaru offers an EXTRA money edition instead of a new Gen WRX/STI. 😂
A new gen is on the way.
@@ytdweller23 yeah it's coming in like 2023 or some shit
SunnyD88 then the next generation of drivers will have to wait 20 years for the generation after the ~2023 generation.
@@brownwhale5518 hahaha sounds like Subaru style. The next 20 years are for FA engine lol
And price of WRX and STI has increased only $1000 base model since 2005.
"OOOH,...I need a selfie!!"
stoked to see todd parakeet's back in the game
The interior section was a nice surprise haha subtle interruption from the usual. I wondered “are they going to really leave that ass!$#* in the take?” then the chainsaw sequence haha nicely done guys
Having driven both, I'd say the STI gearbox is better than the Civic Type R's which straight from the factory has a 2nd gear grind and 4th gear lockout. Shame because the Type R is incredible otherwise. That said, the STI gearbox is a joy to shift and feels SO much better than the same model year WRX.
Subaru makes better manual than hondas
@@andersonrodriguez8258 that's a lie and you know it. Honda still makes the best manuals in any car manufacturer and that's a fact
@@andersonrodriguez8258 lol have you driven a current gen wrx? The shifter is sloppy af. I can't speak for the sti
Agree 100%. I had a 2017 wrx with the 6 speed manual. It was the worst manual experience I ever had. I sold it after 6 months mainly due to how crappy the transmission was.
@@chop2093 The manual in my 2017 WRX was better than the one in my 2019 STI. My STI suffers from lock outs and hard shifting constantly
Flat brims, Red Bull, and fart cans for everyone
Can't talk. Busy ironing my brim.
The exhaust designers for the vape bois should be fired. I haven’t heard a single Sti that sounds good. Shit boxes.
Expensive ass ski racks and no skis or snow nearby. I live in Florida, still see them with ski racks!
driftster99 lol. I could write a check for an Aventador. Cute little Subies.
@@scottgardner5918...roller skis? Sand skis? Ocean kayak perhaps?
Great review and entertainment.
loved the fidget spinner/vape touch of the music playing haha
WHERE IS TURBOWSKI MAN? WE DEMAND A STATEMENT REGARDING TURBOWSKI!!!
He talked about it on streams
@@TheWestaCovinos what did he say ?
It's not a crazy answer, he just said their schedules don't match up since they both are basically working full time jobs.
@@TheWestaCovinos I would really like to know what was said
@@TheWestaCovinos that can't be it, In a video a while ago it seemed like something happened
"Brembrosss" lolll
gosh, I love Todd so much
The ceramic white paint on the Series White really pops, much more than the standard Subaru crystal white pearl.
NGL I was so pissed when some douchebag rolled up in that truck at 1:04 and started revving. Boy was I in for a surprise...
You gotta remember something with the incredibly high production value of SG: If you are seeing something it's because you are supposed to be seeing it. Everything is placed and framed perfectly, Mark is a believer of Mise-en-scène.
I knew something was up. They definitely would have shot another take if it was just a random douchebag
"Hey lets just throw in some chainsaws in this review"
I'm dying 😭
ToDD we've missed you!!!!!!
I get a a fun daily , Lexus IS 350 2015 because of ur video and guess what? I love it. I subscribe to your channel 🤘🏽
Yayyy!!! Todd's back! Unfriend, Unlike, and Unsubscribe! Don't forget the jungle power battery!
Wow, driving thru all that GMO Corn......................I don't know Davey.
Why do i love the front end of this car so much
Turbowski! He's back.
The corrosion and rust issues are a huge turn off for me. At least put some underbody panels or coverings, but damn they just leave it open, and no coating either like wtf
I hate rust. My 2010 GTI sprouted a couple rust spots near the rocker panel and under the rear VW roundel. Granted it’s 10 years old and I live in New England but it really pisses me off. Once a car starts to rust it’s really hard to keep up with it. No structural rust though.
As a mechanic in the north east I can say that underbody panels typically make rust worse. They trap road salt and sand between the panel and the body of the vehicle. The worst offenders are brake and fuel line coverings that cause the lines to rust twice as fast under the cover as the exposed lines. Subarus do have rust issues but I can confirm that they are very aware of it and take actions to correct it. When I was a Subaru tech in Buffalo NY we had engineers from Subaru of Japan actually come here to do rust studies on older vehicles.
@@jameswilson8907 Are you still in Buffalo NY? Do you recommend any pro shops to apply undercoating? Dude I'd love to learn more, I really thought panels would protect from salt and corrosion, since it would just deflect all the debris during winter. Hmm now this makes me rethink the care of my vehicle. Only problem with driving a sedan is that you cant crawl under the damn thing to start spraying and praying lol
@@descendinggod9740 I'm no longer in buffalo but I do still work and live in NY. most vehicles don't have corrosion problems along the floor board area like the old trucks do that the panels actually cover. Typical salt corrosion happens along areas that have openings or shelves, such as the rocker panels, wheel wells, frame rails and the front fenders behind the wheel since many manufacturers think packing that area with foam for sound deadening is a good idea but it just traps salty water. That's just the body. Basically all subframe and suspension components suffer for the same reason because they are usually made of stamped sheet metal that can trap salt and sand. I'd recommend finding a shop that uses fluid film undercoating and does an underbody pressure wash and let's it dry prior to application. Fluid film and other wax coats have to be applied on a yearly basis but are far superior to rubberized coatings that can actually trap water and salt and speed up the corrosion process
Descending God Find a Krown shop. Respray annually. Drive the car until the engine or transmission wear out.
Can you begin doing chainsaw reviews to fill in when there are no new cars to review? Asking for a friend.
STis are decent fun on dry pavement, but absolutely come alive on gravel roads where you can really feel the AWD setup. And best of all, is winter... on good snow tires you can do some amazing things with these cars..
TODD IS BACK!!! Now we all turboski.