What is the BEST Subaru Impreza STI Generation?
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- We talk today about the Subaru STI. We run through every generation of this Subie, (well, every generation that was sold here in the states anyway) and at the end of the video, we make a determination on what Ideal Cars thinks, is the Ideal Subaru STI.
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My favorite subaru is the blobeye STI 2004
@Oswaldo Cabrera my favorite is the 2006 Subaru WRX STI
Best looking one in my opinion
Oswaldo Cabrera
me too
i has two of them lol not blue though jbp
STI 2007
1. 02-07 wrx/sti are all gd cars
2. 04-05 is called the blobeye
3. All usdm sti’s have dccd
Idiots.. lol
Riley Boyett preach baby!!
Yeah wtf is a peanut eye
02-07 WRX was not all GD
Riley boyett they weren't right with everything .
Where did you guys get your information from??? You guys sound like rookie Subaru wannabes Jesus Christ
04 is the blob eye not peanut eye u beauty
Beauty?
I have an 07 STI... Definitely my favorite of the bunch!
I Want one so bad especially the ,07
05,07 🔥
Blobeye Spec C, 22B, Sti Type R, 22B, GC8 Type RA's. The best subies ever made.
2010 Special Edition had revised suspension, and decontented for lighter weight (4 speaker stereo, manual climate control, no heated seats or sunroof, etc). It got the JDM Spec C wheels and suspension. The slightly cheaper price was offset by dealer mark ups. A limited number were produced. This is the best STi to buy - if you can even find one. (good luck!)
sedan or hatch? i like the sedans, especially (albeit i'm not sure exactly what this 2010 special edition looks like) the 2011-14 face lift.
edit: currently half way through the video and my dumbass sees what the SE looks like.
I love my STI 08 hatchback. Fun and practicality in a same package. That is the reason I bought it.
Would not trade my 04 Blob for a hawk. Soooo, yeah... Keep your hawk, i
I dig! Enjoy it man!
Same except I don't own it
In Australia the 2005 blob eye is the most sought after STi. The last to be manufactured with the 2.0L EJ207 engine with forged pistons and also had DCCD. Can go up to 450HP on stock internals, and run 10s quarter miles. EJ207s are higher revving engines too with 8000rpm redline.
World rally blue 2004 blobeye, hands down!
But all gens are amazing : )
My favourite it will always be the 22B.
And all the 90's subies
My favorite is the 2011-2014 sedan. It's still modern but doesn't have all the excess electronic infotainment crap.
2005 is the greatest year and will NEVER be beaten!!
And without a doubt the most reliable of them all as wel , and that's a FACT!
Your clearly missing the nicest one.. Gc8 STI’
The GC8 series was produced between 1992-2000, so not after 2004, where they started
I own a 2004 STI with 51,000 miles all original in mint condition. The first one sold on the east coast and it is gorgeous, and the best EVER!
I have a 2009 S T I....I love it. Hatch...plenty apace...converts into station wagon essentially..
You have a rare beast mate! I'm trying to track down a blue 12 sti hatch that used to belong to another youtuber for them to buy back, very hard to find
Right on the money! I just picked up a mint 06 STI with 44k miles, blue w/gold rims ftw
I remember when the blobeye came out I was all excited as a kid so 15 years later I finally got wrb 05 sti
I’m the proud owner of a Silver 2014 STi sedan. I absolutely love the look of the 2010-2014 STi sedans and the 2008-2014 Hatchbacks. Most aggressive and interesting looking generation, IMO.
Interesting, most people I talk to including me hate that gen sedan. The ass just looks wrong unlike the previous gens. Good for you tho.
Nice, i agree
I got a 2013 plasma blue pearl STI sedan and I 100% agree with you, it looks great.
GR/GV best sti’s in my opinion! But everyone has different taste
I always liked the 04 wrx sti they just looked so sporty to me and they sound amazing with a cherry bomb exhaust.
A few inaccuracies here, particularly pertaining to the chassis codes. 04 STI was a GD chassis, not a GC. 02-03 wrx, along with the 04-07 wrx and STI are all GD chassis cars.
GC is 92-2000
GD=2001-03 04-05 06-07
I own two
+Dee Heych what country are you in? I️m willing to bet that’s where the discrepancy is. Here in the states, the first model year of the gd chassis did not start until 2002 with the bug eye model 2.5rs and wrx. 2001 we did not have a wrx in the states, and our 2.5rs Impreza was still the previous chassis.
Im speaking about Impreza internationally. I am from the US, my Subarus are USDM. The chassis code for all US WRX and STI's until the end of 2007 was a GD. On the forums, we call them Body code/year, written like this "GD05" = 2005 Impreza, to be specific. WRX/TR/RA/STi are all Trim levels to the Impreza chassis. Trim level is not relevant when discussing the actually chassis codes. I understand you think my confusion is from 2001 when North America was still selling old stock GC's. Subaru could not import any more vehicles until current stock was sold, they made decision to extend GC sales/delay importation or GD's one year. It only happened in North America, whilst the rest of the world enjoyed GD's in 2001. With all that being said, I think its only fair to analyze such events internationally, or atleast the home market for the product, its just more accurate.
Ive owned Subarus for 15 years, Ive had them in Super Street/DSport/Import Tuner. WFC#52
USDM is one year behind. 2001 JDM Wrx = 2002 USDM Wrx
Why does everyone think all WRX chassis from 02-07 were GD
I love my 2020 STI Base w/Recaro pkg! I came from a 2017 WRX Premium both have been WRB! With the 2018 RA STI Subaru's finally helped tweak and upgrade the iconic EJ's pistons, tune and 3rd gear!
even 6th gear pulls.
At 1:30 the 04 is the “GD” chassis, hence “GD” in the VIN for all 02-07 sedans. “GDA” is the wrx and “GDB” is the STi. The wagon is “GG”
2005 WRX STi
100%!!
In Crystal Gray Metallic
I have an 04 with the blob eye look, I personally love the 04’s the most, but I also enjoy the light weight smaller style compared to the heavy bolkey ones like the newer sti
VERY tough choice between 2007 "Hawkeye" STi and the 2011 "Stinkeye" STi. They're both awesome!
My favorite Subaru is the SUBARU WRX IMPREZA STI HATCHBACK 2008 cuz I remember playing nfs hot pursuit mobile when was a kid and also love the cars design
1999 2 Door wrx STI. THE BEST HANDS DOWN
2012 - 2014 are my favorite years
04-05 blob eye definitely!!! 300hp-300tq, upgrade the trans to the 06 and you have the fastest STI to date with stock STI parts
Are you joking? 04-05 had the best transmission it had the 65:35 powersplit, the blobeyes did not understeer like the 2006+ STI. Look at timeattack and actual race cars version 8 STI is the favored swap because of this. 2005 specifically is the best year as it had the 65:35 power split, updated interior and 5x114.
@@tl4581 The 06 has a longer 3rd gear, which is better for drag, and a little better for offroad too. Subaru Technica International differed the design of the trans so it would be better on rally tracks. The 06 is .2 seconds faster in a1/4 mile because of this
I’m a huge fan on the bugeyes. Especially the jdm version 7s
Yes the bug eyes best looking cars ever
I love my one, we get all the jdm goodies here in nz
Cant live without a bug eye
Version 2 JDM. 275ps and 202kw. The first full production STI (version 1 was a standard WRX that had STI parts fitted at the end of the factory line).
The 04 & 05 are best STIs, but I love the Bugeye... hence why I have an 02 Bugeye wagon with factory leather
GC8 STi wagon body (easy to work on rear suspension) with Mitsubishi yaw control transplanted with Adjustable DCC diff control. 2.5 liter for displacement with dual scroll turbo. Tuned for reliability. Better oil coolers. Full urethane bushing swap and short shifter model. Legacy-Porsche 6 speed transmission install. Tuned with only 1 cat even pipes also ceramic heat coated. I could go on 😁 and yes all this existed in the JDM market in 1999 till 2003. If you could read Japanese you could order from catalog back then!
I do not like that you guys split the mic output into left and right depending on the speaker. Messes with my speakers.
New equipment, some minor technical difficulties. We'll have it sorted in future videos Thanks for the feedback- and thanks for watching!
05 blob eye is def the best looking we got in America, i think the '98 is the best tho
Blob, Gc8 and Stinkeyes are my favorite. Currently own the stinkeye Sedan, I love the wide body on it.
I have a 2013 Sedan, so I'm very biased. The 11-14 sedan STI's are insane
I agree the Hawkeye is the best looking. The Limited is pretty styling. I have a 2008 Outback Sport and I've always liked that style. It's probably the most feminine, probably the flimsiest, but I like the way it looks.
Favourite sti is the one you own..
So that's that. I agree.🤘
STI Hatch, '12, metallic silver, fully loaded
Great shout I have owned 3 sti:s and my current 2006 Hawkeye is my favourite also
Proud 2007 Subie (hawkeye) wrx sti owner. Aspen pearl white with gold enkei wheels. ❤️ is what makes a subaru a subaru.
I like the bugeye, regardless of it being an sti or not
Kinda disappointed they didn’t point out the fact they did come in an sti just not in America but regardless they have an sti variation
The 2006 was best for suspension but the 2007 was best for tuning because it had a upgraded ECU make it hold more memory for tuning. It made tuning for aftermarket fuel pumps way easier
I searched for and bought an 05 STI back in 2010. I still own it to this day. its my nice day car. yes the stock suspension Isn't as good as the 06 but with seibon helping with the wider front fenders. I think it is the most Aggresive looking STI. I of course upgraded th suspension with coilovers and numerous other suspension items. I have 1 video posted that shows the amazing handling and sound of this machine versus other subaru's and exotic cars. Great video by the way. i like all your content and insight. keep up the good work.
I own a 02 WRX with a JDM STI swap so I’m 100% biased but the bugeye is hands down the best looking Impreza. You didn’t give it an honorable mention like you did the 22B... I’m so disappointed with how this video turned out 😕
2006, 2007😍 my dream cars
Owned a MY04 WRB Blobeye STi (or peanut eye as some call it) with silver BBS rims. Sadly sold it but now own a MY05 PSM WRX Wagon. Obviously I'm voting for the Blobeye :)
My favorite is the blobeye hands down!!!!
04 and 05 STI’s have DCCD control as well.
Just 05 started with it. If it's an 04 someone added it in since it's easy to put it in.
My favorite(s) are the HawkEye, StinkEye and RaptorEye.
2019+ with the RA engine....287 awhp stock.....amazing.
I love em all, but my 18' Type RA is my favorite of the 3 STI I've owned.
So much wrong info
1. GC, GF, and GM was the first generation Impreza 1993-2001, GD and GG was the second generation 2000-2007
2. It’s blobeye not peanut eye
3. I’ve been to a lot of car meets and talked with other Subaru owners and not once have I heard anyone say the 04 was the OG
4. It came standard with a radio but as an option you could pay extra for it to be deleted
5. Every USDM STI came with DCCD
6. 4:23 that’s a picture of a WRX engine
The blobeye one it's the best one
My favorite is the bugeye wagon
Gotta say I have a bug eye for nearly 5 years now, wouldnt trad it in for anything I love the little thing.
Wait.... I wanted to hear that!!
Love my Hawkeye!
You guys had me till you Said the 15+ was best looking... so you actually like the look of the evo more then a subaru as the 15+ is a evo front end and even sitting in one you will find they have the same feel as a evo. But i Will agree the 06/07 is one beautiful car I own a 11 07 04 and i always find myself back in the 04 more then any of them .
Next time you should consult with someone from the Subaru community to fact check your points. Many points were wrong. Fact check with people before making future videos so it seems like you know what you’re talking about.
2014 was my first car that i drove cool recommended by begginer racers
05 blobeye owner here. My favorite are the first 3 in order. Gc8, bugeye,, blobeye
The only difference I know of between 04 and 05, is the cup holder area.
The phase 1 Scoobies will always be my favourite. Especially the RA & 22B.
I had a 380bhp type-RA in 2005. Wish I had the funds for a 22B...🙈😩💰
U had the type-RA, u lucky bastard, and u still complain.
Bought a 2020 STI in june 2021 but got rid of very reluctantly this past March due to inflation and loss of military career for not taking the c19 shot. I will be getting another one once i reset myself. Best car ive ever owned wouldnt want any other!
Best Sti in terms of engine byyyy farrrrr is any 2.0L sti, The 2001-2002 sti bugeye more specifically. It came with the EJ207 Version 7, factory forged pistons. Here in Australia good 207's push out 350kw with ease stock unopened engine.
most ideal STi- in the used market would be one that was left stock and serviced religiously
04 is GD chassis not GC. GD started in 2001 and went to 2007 no matter where youre from. Also that black leather interior youre looking at in the Hawkeye was from a limited. they got rid of the blue and did all leather but that is a rare option to find nowadays so you will mainly find them with the blue interior but they do have minor differences over the 2004 sit.
My favorite is the Hawkeye, but I want a Hatch, though IRL I own a 2016!
Hawkeye are very good lookin! How do you like your 16?
Ideal Cars I love it and it is so fun to drive, my favorite car yet, done around 95000 KM so far, and I am hoping to get the next generation that is if they don't screw it up, I live in a place where STIs are rare so it get lots of attention.
But it's not for everyone, the ride is hard and rough, in hot weather it looses power due to hot air, had the power steering leaking twice which apparently is a manufacturing defect, and I burnt the clutch once though it was my fault cause I did "few" launches.
I have an Invidia Q300, cold air intake and a tune only cause it is my daily.
PFFFT. Ignoring the GC8 STI is like talking about 911s and only discussing the 964 range onward. Won't waste my time on this video.
Should’ve talked about the GC. They’re more interesting then all of them.
I've daily'd a hawk for 10 years 👍
Keiron Peach any issues you have experienced bro? Been doing mine because my Honda’s tranny is going out and will stop dailying my hawkeye sti after I fix it? Also do you notice funny noises on cold starts sometimes? Feed back would be much appreciated.
My favourite STI would be the Forester STi
I've always been a fan of the Subaru Impreza, and the ones I think are the most beautiful are: The Model 2003, 2007 and 2005.
My fav subie is 22b STi
First 3/6 are by far the coolest
Evo driver here - i love the gc8 so thats number1. Then hawkeye, then hatchback
My favourite sti was from my 3rd ex. It was a surprise
Great choice!
GC 8 and swap in a EG 33 a bit of turbo and u got my dream subie
Hey fellas, any STI will do. I am driving my Mum's 2001 Impreza hatch with 125 hp.
The best to me was the Gc8 classic after that they just never looked as hard anymore. Gc8 was light and and fast especially the ones with the Vf22 turbo. That turbo when it hits it hits hard. Up till hawk eye they still look ok from the front only but after that it’s feels like Subaru has fallen and can’t get up. Now it feels like they just look like too many other cars like Hyundai and stuff with a big spoiler
Favourite STIS has to be the forester STI, since no one expects a wagon crossover to be that fast and well handling
My dad's favorite Subaru is the 22b and my favorite Subaru is 22b as well and my dad has a a genarrion 2
There’s seem to be no love for the 2015-2020 sti. Those years are my favorite. I like modern
Dont worry let a few years go by, there's still new so people have to grow love for it. I have a 2017 sti and i think it's a really nice car. But if i could choose I'd have a 11-14 sti sedan or 98-00 jdm sti.
Adventure Guy because they simply look to new to modern... it doesn’t have that RAW look and looks more luxurious than anything .
I won't even wave to a 2015+ subi unless it is modded. Then I know its a car guy. Most of the newer 2015+ wrx/sti's that I see are driven by older people that get it because it is a modern looking car with modern upgrades. It has hill assist and the clutch is a feather compared to older models. I have a 04 wrx with 265K miles on it, still running strong. took my dad out for a drive and he ended up buying a 15 wrx. I think it looks like a hybrid camery/evo. It drives nice, rev hang is f*cking terrible, and looks like shit. Going back to "older people" buying that year, my dad is the perfect example. it is a "cheap" way to go fast and I feel like most people that buy these newer ones aren't into/aware of the subi cult and they never wave back, so I just stopped trying.
@@jakefelty89 i think they're the minority, idk about wrx's but im sure that no one buys a new Sti without knowing what they're getting into. Also you don't have a choice but to buy whatever is out at the moment when getting a new car. If it was up to me I'd have subaru make me a brand new 00 sti but obviously that's not possible. Lastly, the first thing i did to my car when i got it was to disable the hill assist.
Jake Feltenberger I agree. I am an old dude right now, and do like a mix of sporty and comfort. Subaru did intentionally make the new models this way because majority of the people like their cars this way also (maximum sales). I know car enthusiasts dont like this, and I understand it sucks. I mean, all other car manufacturers make their car faster each year, and here we have the wrx/sti getting slower every time a new model comes out. But hey, sales is needed for any company to survive. That rev hang though, I do hate it with a passion. However, you will hate me for saying this, but I do appreciate the sporty, yet luxurious feel of the newer models. Chicks love to be in my car
1999 STI. Very rare in the US and mine was converted back to left hand drive.
WRX edm 2003-2005 is very good 👍🏻 option, i have WRX Wagon 450 HP and 550 N/m for me perfect Car
3:22
I own the limited model and it's awesome. Same 2.0L twin Turbo 300hp platform but with leather and Alcantara seats and interior.
1. "the wrx is the impreza but with a turbo and *_symmetrical AWD system_* "
You do realize that they all had that AWD, right?
2. 1:25 did he just call that a gc?
3. just because the usa didn't get the older ones, doesn't mean that other people did. Like the UK and here in Australia. (the bugeye Sti and 22b and gc Sti)
4. Peanut eye? Come on.
5. 2:30 the GD chassis was from 2001 until 2007 (how do you have this many subscribers when you can't even get your facts straight?)
6. The 2006 wasn't the start of the hawkeye, the 05 was.
7. Of course the hawkeye had the same horsepower, it's the same chassis and engine
8. They all have dccd
9. The 09 Sti actually had stiffer suspension after people complained about the 08 being too soft (do you guys even know cars?)
10. 5:19 of course it's not grocery getter, the WHOLE point of the Sti is for enthusiasts. The Wrx is the best overall option, as it's more comfortable.
11. 5:57 it's not really as iconic to Sti. blue and gold actually goes back to the liberty (or legacy as you yanks call it). The colours came from their sponsor, a tobacco brand. Subaru just decided to stick with that palette.
12. IF YOU SAID YOU WEREN'T GOING TO DO THE 22B WHY IS IT IN THE *_THUMBNAIL?_*
Pat Davis 2403 04/05 cars are blobeye and 06/07 are Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes started in 06.
@@King_Pin_Designs well actually no. I don't know if it's different around the world but in Australia they started in 05. And the blob started in 03. And the bug in 01.
Pat Davis 2403 oh we have a confusion then. Here in the US our bugeyes are 02/03 and the blobeyes are 04/05
at 4:22, not STI engine.
That looks like the Dual AVCS 2.0L EJ20Y Twin scroll, quite possibly from a JDM legacy GT spec B, or similar era impreza
I’ve got the 2006 STi in WRC blue with gold wheels :)))
That one is definitely iconic! Hawk eye's are becoming a classic rather quickly!
My favorite has the be the Hawkeye, mine is an 07 and the thing is a beast!!!
Americans automatically go to 22b , you know that started as version 5 type r sti right .. loads of other gc8 stis. In the gc8 world the type `r sti was known to be better than the 22b , it’s lighter for a start
I have an 2006 grey just blew my head gasket!!!
2005 is the best man
"The 2015 is the best looking since the hawkeye" meaning the stinkeye is the ugliest lol. IMO, my 2013 Limited Sedan with the facelifted wide body in WRB looks awesome.
Blob eye not peanut eye... 05 started the DCCD and dont forget the 05 changed their Hub size and axles. I own one and did research on an 04 vs 05.
As a blobeye owner I can say that my car is my favorite
i love all generation of sti