WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED WRX/STI!
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- čas přidán 26. 01. 2019
- This is what I would look for when buying a used WRX/STI! Let me know if this video was helpful!
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why does your car look better in every videoooo omg😍
thanks bro!
Rich kid
Quite the opposite, I work for everything I own
@@ryswe bruh how is he a rich kid lmao subarus are not at all expensive and Alex works for all of his upgrades and stuff 🤡
@@nion466 ya kiss it
WAY TO GENERAL.. what you really need to look for when buying a wrx or sti
1. Stock everything, stock means the person wasn’t too into the modding part of subies, therefore less abuse (most of the time)
2. Even if they say it’s “stock” check for turbo heat shield still in place, check for any missing bolts ANYWHERE.
3. This is an Obvious when buying any used car, check fluids and check for fluid leaks, axles, trans, engine.
4. Open oil cap and check for a milkshake (failed headgasket)
5. Test drive, check for shaking steering wheel, do some sharp turns checking for any clicks/thumps. Check how car runs at idle, should be Smooth and consistent rpm.
You are now a Subaru specialist..
great info
do you own one? if so, do you have an instagram with pictures of your car?
Tungsteen yes I have a 08 wrx. I have a few picks up but it’s my social account, but I’ll open it up if ya wanna see. My ig is subielife_98
@@nickfishburn4962 cool I followed
Nick Fishburn I also have an 08 wrx and the idle is not consistent... what could that mean? Is it something to worry about?
Pop the oil cap when its idling and look for white smoke is another big tip! unfortunately I failed to do this a bought a 2007 STI with a hurt motor!
"not a huge fan of blue interior" has 2 blue aftermarket seats.
Lmao
A fat stack of cash in the console is what you look for 🤟
😂😂😂😂😂
Holy shit first time seeing throtl in the comments
I cried today when I found out the perfect wrx for me was sold.
Buying a used wrx or sti is like getting handed a grenade with the pin pulled, only a matter of time before it blows. Buying one brand new is like getting a grenade with the pin still in place, it's up to you if your gonna pull it (mod it, beat the shit out of it, etc) and blow up or keep the pin in (take care of it, dont mod it, dont beat the hell out of it).
Hugh Vupy this is the most reason why I'm still stuck weather to buy a preloved STI or a brand new WRX. Would like to have an over 450whp car.🤔
I'm not a massive impreza fan in terms of aesthetics, but have been considering them along with Forester STI's, which for some reason I really have a thing for.
But this, the Hawkeye, without the wing..
Just looks so clean.
Really got me thinking.
That shifter setup is clean af
Paper trail is huge. The fact that you got this at 90k and rebuilt the motor is a luxury. I'm rocking 181k on a 04 STi and just starting to venture into a rebuild process
Cleanest wrx 😍 also really good points. Same thing I looked out for when I bought my wrx.
Yo the interior actually looks clean and up to date. Definitely will take that into consideration when buying my subie! Thanks for the info.
I got my 04 wrx wagon with only 55k miles and for 5,000 dollars no issues clean as hell clean title also with all service records. this was almost 2 years ago
Luis Valdivia what state and Are the older wrx popular around you?
Timeless cars honestly. Best years 06-07 Hawkeye hands down.
"don't ever position me" lmao true friend right there. Had a 2011 WRX hatch and now have a 2011 STI hatch. Both wonderful cars. Both were low miles single owner vehicles. Crashed the WRX 😭. Great vid though man good insight.
Gabriel Bentley awd and you still crashed? Smh...
Paint fading depends on where you live.
Rust aswell, in dry countries the car preserves phenomenally!
Alex bro your car is in valet mode. Flashing theft light. Hold the unlock button on the keyfob with the drivers door open to turn it off.
Rusty rear arches is also something to look out for.
Cleanest wrx under 2007 ive ever seen blue is the only way too go
Have a Leak down test done on any subaru, especially if its been modded
Patience is key timing is everything
Great vid brother. Nice cinematic edits & great info 👍🏼
Thank you bro!❤️❤️
EddieNuffSaid yo Eddie 🔥
**top tip**always check tops of rear inner arches and the sills for rot
Alexander Vargas : What's your current horsepower and fuel mileage on Premium pump like these days? In a video you had said your target was 400 hp. Thank you.
That's clean🔥🔥🔥 hope I have enough patient!
Another comment at the end of this video: the biggest thing to look for is honestly the recirc valve or a blow off valve a the bottom of the intercooler. Often times people and tuners go for the blow off valve because it sounds good but in reality the Subaru air fuel system takes the critical measurements prior to the recirc/blowoff and ends up blowing the motor. If the Subaru has a blow off valve, walk away
I'm looking an 07 sti with 180k on the chassis and about 80k on the engine and trans. What would you recommend looking for specifically?
What is the name of the kit on your car it’s very clean and also the spolier
That's exactly the type of video I was looking for
Great vid thanks. Gonna subscribe. Keep it up.
I bought my 2010 Sti for 10k cash, it was salvage right front bumper got hit but was replaced. Got it for a steal, runs great.
Nick S Gratz bro
Nice bro! My brother in law got an evo 9 a little while ago, it was also salvaged they broke in stole the seats and radio, considered it salvage. drove it home on a lawn chair!
hey i know its an old comment however where do you reccomend looking for them like what site i could do with a salvage
hi there i need help mainly on my sti i bought recently. everything is fine but when i go to when i tend to boost or go over 140mph all lights start to pop up this is only after boosting a certain way
is it a speed limiter or could it be something else
Do 08+ Imprezas/WRXs have the rear fender rust issue as well? I swear every other GD WRX I see has rust developing in the rear fenders and it’s always on the driver’s side.
Personally, i think having an outdated car and its features adds up to the coolness of the car. (Hands up for the pop up headlight crowd wuuhoo!!)😂
My man sounds like a straight pipe 6k rev at 6:10
In my cuntry sti are rear over yers and betup wrx also very hard to find 02 07 good cleen and high price as whell my wrx cost like an sti in us or japn sadd..
What used STi generation is the most reliable in your opinion? Blob eye or Hawk eye? I hear 2007 Hawk eye was the best one..
How much did you engine rebuild cost? I’m looking at an sti with 77k
Hi can you please answer, no one ever does!! I'm lookin to buy one in the country I'm from, and the 2 things i'm attracted to with the car, and have been attracted to or years, is A: The Subaru Bubrle. The Unequal Length Exhaust headers, and 2 nice acceleration. Can i ask you honestly what am i missing out on when i buy a 2002 bugeye WRX completely stock, over the STi version. Will i still actually have that beautiful ground rumbling sound from the engine and exhaust, like the EXACT same? or is it a bit more tame with the WRX? (I'll be picking up a EJ20 version as they never made the 25 here in my country). So basically, will i get the REAL early 2000's Impreza experience with the WRX version or do i NEED the STi. Thank you so much, loved your video.
Don’t ever position me! Killed it!
So I have a GR '13 at 37k on carvarna. Also have a full maintenance history as well.
God I love Subaru’s 🔵😍 , shit clean asf.
Can someone tell me the name brand of wheels? Thank you. Clean
Hahah the first 30secs of this vid made me want to watch it even more lmao
I live the window fearless doors. Very sporty.
Love your wrx I’ve always preferred the blobeye but now idek
“dont ever position me” lmaoo
04 - 07 or Hawk eyes are so much money now. I person like the bug eye look but they seem to suffer from transmission issues
what engine mods you done to it?
Why did you leave out the premium trim level??
I bought my 2004 sti with 119k miles for 13,999 i sometimes regret it getting it because it is over 100k miles already and I’m still financing it but its so nice that I’m still happy until problems show up
yo update??
@@fatemichael7579 I ended up selling the sti didnt have major issues but it was a rust bucket and just made everything hard to work on I ended up trading it for a 2016 wrx
I’m looking at a 130,000 mile Subaru Impreza 2007. The guy is selling it to me for 3,000. It’s going to be my first car. It’s in pretty good condition
What should I be on the lookout and if I should buy it?
How many miles did your wrx come with?
Nice one bro!
How much have you spent modifying your car?
Looks beautiful
Oh come on I was in the market searching for my first car , a dude wanted to sell me a wrx for dirt cheap 35k but didn’t know the condition, and the car I currently have lancer gt with manual trans swap and evo x cams and throttle body , so I didn’t have any guide on subaru non of my friends knew and I went for the lancer, but each time I see your vid I’m like ughhh why didn’t I get the wrx
i was thinking about buying a wrx same year as yours and was wondering what you did to your engine to boost power when you built it. like what are the specs and or parts you have used?
Toastiee Muffinz I wanna get a 06 or 07 sti . Im wondering the same thing
Toastiee Muffinz all forged internals fmic, full exhaust, recirculating bov, unequal length headers, cat less downpipe, open dump wastegate dyno tune and that just the beginning
I want a front mount too but the smog check
I found a 06 tr guy said he would take 6200 for it. It has 144k miles and the water pump and timing was just done. Car is basically bone stock besides a bov and downpipe and only issues is cheap cosmetics such as fuel door and fender. Thoughts? Thanks
Bov blow turbos
Hey Alex or alexander, I’m 16 wanting to buy my first car and I want a 04 wrx but is it worth buying one with 110,000 miles or more for around 4-7k?and I’m not trying to use it for like going fast or upgrading it jdm whatever you car loving people like I just want it to drive to school and back
ik this was 10 months ago, but the one I'm looking at has 215,000 miles on the odometer. For school and back, 110,000 miles would do you just fine. Definitely make sure the oil doesn't have any metal in it, and check for white smoke while idiling/leaks in general. Some of them keep mileage very well.
I’ve only seen na 2.5s with head gasket issues
I got the 1k like, nailed it.
What if the car is already tuned what then?
I found a Hawkeye with 24000 miles I contacted the dealer and it already sold them shits sell like hot cakes
Nice vid man
Hi Nick can you Instagram ?
My friend bought a 04 wrx with sti intercooler, wing, and hood scoop with cobb access port with a stage 2 for only 4,500$ how could i get a steal like this?
should have told ur friend to buy a lottery ticket instead
Would you recommend buying a
2006 SUBARU STI
CLEAN TITLE
144xxx on shell and 9000 on rebuilt motor
Vsxx wheels
Carbon fiber hood
Carbon fiber rear roof spoiler
Ksport air suspension
Cobb intake
Access port
$18,500
How u smog with all that?
I found 1 and the mileage is 59k.. thinking to buy it
4:50 is that a sneeze or a cough???
I’ve got an 07 limited wrx but mine has the leather tan interior... it’s awful looking haha
Kevin Gilstrap oh god
Dude idk what your talking about cuz hawkeye STIs still go for 20-25k stock with low miles rn. They only made 4500 of those each year they were made
I’m 12 but when I get my first car I’m getting a 2006/2007 sti
What you should look for when getting a STI is to see a doctor straight away 😂
I got a 2005 legacy gt limited with 85k for 9k
Take out the heated seats? What? That’s insane!
First comment here keep up the build bro I dig it .
Thank you!
I really wanted an STI, but honestly I’m just going to buy a base WRX and engine swap with an STI 🤷🏻♀️
Better move is just to build the wrx engine the standard wrx engine is still fantastic
4 more years till I can get a Subaru sti 🔥
6:07 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀 Camera Man Legendary!
What are the reasons for a STi over WRX? What are the main differences?
Lovin'Chilli sti is more power and a 6 speed transmission instead of a 5 speed
02-14 wrxs have a weak 5 speed trans vs the sti that has a very strong 6 speed, sti has the ability to control where the power goes, more power to the front vs rear and vis versa. 06-14 wrx 2.5L engines are 85% similar to the Sti though.
Me over here in an Impreza 2.5i 🤣
I got my bugeye in April and it only had 67k original miles. It’s from California, Now it’s in Maryland
Will S i live in maryland as well, how did you get it over here?
Dank Fitment I got it from performance auto gallery in Gaithersburg md. He’s a great guy. He bought it via bringatrailer.com and it was shipped over. He has another bugeye now for sale with only 43k miles. Not to mention he has like three blobeye Sti’s with only around 10k miles and a Hawkeye from Hawaii with around 8k miles
How much did you pay?
Lol that opinion on Sti has definitely changed considering the modern market
Sti or 335i only have 6k so far
Is he saying doubererex?
I’m tryna buy a Subaru Wrx. anyone selling?
2014 wrx, 75000 miles, has had severe damage, all is repaired. Idk anything about these cars. They want 18,000 for it. Should I do it? It’s from a dealership.
Bunch of mods done to it
I’m my opinion the bigeye looks the best and blobeye would be last resort for me
Is 20k for a 2004 Sti a good price with 82k miles? Lmk asap im shopping right now
12-15k max
Sucks I’m looking for a 2014 wrx or sti hatch now those things are rare
Dunno about 2014 WRX but you can get a Subaru Hatchback in England quiet easy
Ben Birchman thx for the tip
Bought a 02 WRX from Pennsylvania for $10,000 with 120k miles on it it ran fine for 3 months until some 16 year old kid flew through an intersection and clipped the front driver side of my car in his dad's Benz as soon as that happened I started having misfires ended up needing a new short block and two new heads and believe it or not my insurance company basically said fuck you were not paying for shit so I had to pay out of pocket
There’s a 2013 WRX for sale in my area for $20k. It’s got a new engine, clutch and super clean at 75k miles.
Deal or no?
I would keep looking
Yeah, I passed it up. Found a 2018 WRX for $25k I’m highly considering.
I’m considering a 16 hyper blue sti probably going to pull the trigger today 💪
Starts @1:20
I want to buy one so bad because I love the way they look and to learn manual, but I don’t believe I’m knowledgeable enough about engines to not get screwed over.
to learn manual start with something simple, example i bought a 2000 mazda protege 5 speed for a grand and it taught me how to drive stick. Now im looking for a wrx sti.
@@ScaryOtter my first manual was a shitbox 94 accord coupe, cars a tank
@@ismaelgomez2158 I went to highschool with a guy who had the same exact name as you, did you go to FC?
@@ScaryOtter okay I’m getting a 07 Subaru Impreza STI AS my first Manuel im an experience driver for years I hope I don’t fuk it up lol
Have 26k to drop on one
what front seats do you have
Braum
@@_AlexanderVargas thanks man
i only payed £5800 for a 2001 jdm sti and i love it
Wtf how many miles
@@LilBoss2102 68,000 miles
@@tropicalpigeon4580 was it rebuilt? If not than the deal was basically a robbery
@@LilBoss2102 its not a rebuilt car lol it was sat in someones garage for 6 years before he decided to sell it as he wasnt ever driving it and it had a full service done before i bought it
These cars has the worst clear coats. And I mean not as in terrible job, it looks great, but it's so thin, any little rock chips the fuk out of them. Also why the sun fade. I had an 06 tr Hawkeye, and loved it. But ended up trading in cause yea, it's a TR and faded hood and scoop with all the plethora of issues with throw out bearing and transmission noises getting louder and louder. Now got an 16 WRX premium, and still, throw out bearing noises when it's wet and cold out. Paint still chips easily. Those are my two biggest gripes about Subaru WRX. Other than that, they are great little cars!
Khang Xiong I feel you, my 06 sti clearcoat fading crazy. Cali weather