My Subaru STI 4 Year Ownership Review | Reliable? Cost?
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I just bought a 2018 STI. I’ve been saving for the longest and finally got my dream car. I’m still learning how to drive it effortlessly but I smile every time I get into it.
Congrats!
Welcome to the gang！2020 sti
How's the 18 STI going? Are you worried having an EJ25 out of warranty?
2020 sti gang
@@Pax-Christi it’s been great. Iva added an intake, cat back exhaust, and got an AP with an e-tune. I’m doing more mods to help reliability and staying on top of oil changes. Doing what I can to keep the engine as healthy as possible
S/o to the 30+ yr old STi/WRX owners. Keeping this platform alive. Because these kids are DESTROYING these things....
Doing what I can to let people know there is still hope haha
@@Scoobyfreak86 Do yourself a favour and try to stay off of some of the Facebook groups attached to this car.....it gets pretty embarrassing what these kids are doing anymore 🥴🥴
Haha i just stay in my lane
Speak for yourself. I’m 20 and own an 11 sti. I do all my maintenance and take care of it religiously. Never had any issues or problems. (I was lucky to buy the car from the previous owner 100% stock minus upgraded clutch)
@@Moon-zk1gj consider yourself the exception then. Because a good amount of your peers are jackasses. But I think you knew that already.
Got my 2020 STI two days ago and I’m in love with it
How much did you end up paying for yours? Thanks.
@@RushroyaleAddicts I paid 37k out the door, but mine came with a few extra things such as led headlights and led interior, arm-wrest extension, wheel locks, and a couple other things which totaled around 1k worth of add-ons. I did find another STI for 36k out the door which was a good deal but it did not come with these extra things.
@@HarveyPVP how did you manage to get it below msrp?
@@RushroyaleAddicts It wasn't hard at all, not sure why you wouldn't. I live in North Carolina, and I have good credit, so I was in the position to negotiate until I found a good deal.
@@RushroyaleAddicts My tip for you is to way until the end of the month and shop around until you find a good deal. Even if the dealership is not close to you, most of the time they also offer free delivery. I drove 1 hour and a half to get my STI. They did offer free delivery but I wanted to be the first to drive it.
2016 STI (Rally Blue) and around 57000 KM. My dream car since I was a teen. This car has never let me down in any situation. Also my 2 year old loves it.
I’m going to be getting an STI as my first manual car ever and I couldn’t be more excited
Just do the maintenance, let it warm up, run good oil & fuel, check you’re oil on every gas fill up & don’t red line the boxer engine 24/7
Ps you won’t get good fuel mileage
@@liambarrer220 I keep hearing Subaru people talking about warming the car up. But a lot of people think that just means start and idle. Let it run for 30sec-1m before driving. Drive easy without boost until engine and gear oil get up to temp. This takes usually 10-15minutes of driving depending on temp of course.
Hahah me too!!!! Going to be picking up my 2021 lapis blue tomorrow. Has 5 miles on it and I have never actually driven a stick. Wish me luck! Lol
Good , men's drive manual anyways
@@rhodycars6058 I let my car sti warm till half & monitor the coolant temp usually around 180-200, here in Ontario where’s it gets -40 we have to let our cars warm up eh especially when ya run 5w40 t6
There is a guy in Toronto who just got 620000 km on his stock 08-14 sti sedan he has a ig page maybe CZcams
Love it! Your review is so honest and full of emotion and passion 🔥👌🏽✨ can’t wait until I get my sti one day!
This review explains why there is so many subaru enthuseast. Thanks for the very detailed and passionate review man.
Love your channel🤘🏻I’m 3yrs and 32k in on my STI. Never going to sell it!!!
Great video! I just switched from a ‘17 WRX to a new ‘21 STI and the difference is crazy! Such a joy to drive. Just got an ets catback yesterday I am dying to install it.
Two months ago I sold my 2011 Subaru STI Sedan with 266,000km (~165,000 miles) and it was somehow the most reliable car I ever owned, this is even more surprising when considering that it was tuned (only about 310WHP), it had over 4 owners and it was originally a lease in Quebec Canada so it definitely had a rough life.
The car was still on the original engine, transmission, turbo and head gaskets. I don't know if I got lucky with mine but I never had to replace anything in that car other than an O2 sensor. I am not saying that these cars are reliable but my STI was bulletproof and it was overall pretty well built. Great cars!
2020 wrb sti here. I love every second of it. My dream car.
Congrats!!!
Solid choice. I made the same.
I bet your car is fun to drive!
Something I do like about your Subaru is not the power but the reliability you have accomplished. Congratulations 🎊
I had my 2012 WRX for 7 years no issues at all and picked my 21 STI 3 weeks ago and absolutely love it.
How much did you get for it?
Your car is super clean and modified perfectly! I just picked up a used 2020 WRX and it’s my first Subaru, let alone turbo car. The WRX is pretty clean with low miles and I can’t wait to mod it to my liking. As being in my mid 30s I’m not as crazy driving as I did before so this video helped with what I need to do keep this car running long! You definitely earned a subscriber!
Almost got an STi but chose a EVO X instead because of the recaro, key fob and didnt want to deal with the EJ ringland stories. Car just hit 50k. No regrets at all but if I knew all the fixes of the EJ back in 2014, would of been a proud boxer is owner.
awesome to the progression of your car!
Thanks for this review,I hope to purchase a Sti soon and this is my dream car!
I recently bought a 2018 WRX Premium 2 months ago and your sti is exactly what i envisioned on mine except some different wheels & wingless, but that thing is just absolutely perfect.
Awesome video man! I've said this before, the only non German car I would buy, new or used, is an STi. The internet horror stories about reliability have always scared me tho. I know, German cars aren't reliable, but it's seems like maintenance and thoughtful modding is key with either one. My German cars haven't failed me.
Love the video.. well put together.
I love my sti....awd, great daily and handling is amazing
I’ve wanted an STI since I was 10 and I just bought a ‘21 STI a month ago and am absolutely IN LOVE
Love my 19 sti, keeping it. Such a fun car to drive and loads of aftermarket support.
How’s the engine? Looking at one for 30k with 23k mileage
Thanks for the review, really helpful. I now know this is the right car for me.
My 2021 Sti gets here at the end of March. Can’t wait!!
Howd you go
Prepping for engine build after letting my 15’ LE sit in my backyard for the last 8 months, all these damn videos are popping up in my recommended getting me excited to get back to driving the damn thing 🤣
Awesome channel and excellent car bruv!!
That’s great to hear about the reliability, I wonder what the next gen will be like!
Been driving my 2017 sti for almost 5 years. Zero issues at all! I drive it like I stole it every once in a while doing like an Italian tune up to burn out those carbon deposits, :). I am still in love with It especially the rumble sound with nameless muffler delete on it. Just keep the engine stock. I mean the more than 300 horses under the hood is more than enough for you to enjoy a rally car, lol!
What do you mean by Italian tune up? I was thinking of buying a 2019 STI from this guy, he kept the engine stock and just brakes upgrade, exhaust so that's good. It has like 48k miles. Do you guys recommend bringing it to a Subaru expert to double check before I buy? The owner works on cars so as you know they can play with parts and I don't know. But he had like 40 cars so don't think he'd drive it crazy since he has much faster cars. Thanks!
Nice !!!
Great to hear !!
OG owner of a 2015 STI wrb, it's stage 2 pro tuned and going strong! Love my Subie
Subscribed. Excellent video, i'm currently shopping for an STI, so it was very useful to hear a long term review, many thanks!
Glad to have helped! Mine is currently for sale if interested.
After discovering your channel in January whilst contemplating selling my Evo X for an STI, YOU sold me. I turned down the opportunity to get an STI 5 years ago for an Evo instead because of everyone bashing the STI motor and the “ringland failure” on the STI. I Had the Evo 5 years and loved it but I wasn’t the first owner, so after hearing that the STI was doing away with the EJ motor I did some research and your videos kept answering the plethora of questions I had.
Thanks for the advice and effort you put into your videos dude 🤘🏼
I’ve just hit 100 miles on my childhood dream car today after 3 weeks of ownership
Love hearing these stories! It’s honestly why I make these videos. I’m glad to have helped you in your journey. Enjoy!
Don't redline it when the engine is cold and whatever mods you do get a proper tune for the car.
How does it compare to the Evo X? Which is more fun to drive?
Had an Evo X and took the car back because the transmission blew up. I am eying the 2022 model for the same reason. First, I would like to see what Toyota brings to the US with a 3 cylinder turbo, though.
Beautiful car, very tastefully modified. I have been wanting one for a while, but they’ve gotten quite expensive now.. some day I will own a last gen STI.
Love my 06 wrx. Very mechanical and raw feeling!
2019 sti here love this car so much!
2 months in with my 2021 STI, such a fun car to drive. Hoping to keep for many years.
currently have a 2013 jetta (manual) and it’s my first time driving stick, been looking at some subarus and heard nothing but great things about them. might look into one for myself in the future! love the car man
Man you STI is so clean! I have a 16 wrx basically stock, just axle back really. Your making me want a lip kit and wheels now. lol
2 years with my 2019 STI 14 k miles and love it
I am the same here! I wanted an STI, but I had to settle with a pre-owned a 13 Subaru WRX on my college days instead because I could not afford an STI. 6-7 years later here I am putting only 25kish miles on it. All I did was a regular oil change with 60k miles maintenance. Now that I have a better job I am excited to upgrade in couple years when I save enough cash to pay it full price! Considering the 2022 STI will have a completely fresh design and at least 400 HP stock (rumored to be *cross fingers!*).
That's right, it's that raw analog feeling for me. None of the electronic shit please, that's what most reviewers don't understand about the STI. Everyone is moving away from that.
You want analog go gc gd. IMO these cars are not that analog anymore.
Heard the redesigned STI may have active suspension. Bummer. No more coilovers. I hope not.
@@cctrans29 Probably resorting to electric steering as well.. it is what it is. Get these cars while you can. I don't see the automotive industry going backwards.
Me in my 2015 sti at 106k miles and holding up amazingly with a stage 2 tune by brentuning. And i just love all the mods available for this car. Thats what got me to buy a subaru wrx sti.
I love your carrrr
Im getting the 2021 sti around September cant wait
I had a 04 Wrx wagon sold it with 210k miles, it ran great and the buyer was so happy. But for reason my confidence in newer Subaru engines has gone down from friends that have 2017 and up sti’s. But man seeing your video is kind of changing my mind. Thanks for the vid, and love your set up with the wed sports, super clean.
I thought the engines were more efficient 2015+
Going to get my STI 2020 Kenrai next week, can't wait!!! 1 of the 75 of canada!
I enjoy my sti 2020 every single minute driving as a daily 💯💯💯
Very cool video!
Thanks for this very encouraging vid. I'm going to hopefully pick up a 2021 STI Friday. I owned an 05, loved it, had to sell, then an 08 WRX, loved it, but that year was a disaster for Subaru and we had problems with a defective firewall where clutch was mounted. That was an anomaly for Subaru and a black mark for them in that year.., then a 2015 WRX, which also I needed to sell. But that too was a great car. But I traded it for a 17 Outback, but after 4 years I long for the Sti, so am pumped to go back to it. Your "testimony" is very cool, and thanks again.
(Laura's husband by the way, not Laura).
I’m glad the video helped encourage you to get back into an STI. Best of luck and cheers to your soon to be new ownership!
Nice! You're videos inspired me to get a 2020 STi. It's really a cool car, but now, I've been thinking about trading it in bc my wife doesn't drive a 6-speed manual. I'm looking at a used 17' C43, lol. Yet, the STi would always be my favorite car. We'll see. I already ordered an HKS twin tail exhaust and tbe HKS Aspec coilover set. I like both cars, lol.
I just picked up a 2015 STI Launch Edition and I love it
Very nice, well thought
I own 2013 STI, couldn’t be happier!
watching these reviews and the fact that the car is mechanical and in some ways because of that a classic, is the reason that my father bought a 2020 sti
Nice!! 32k??? My is a wrx 2015, and i'm about to hit 100k 🤪
And every day I enjoy it more😋
Its just the Best car I own so far. Love it. Is all about taking care and baby it. Nice vídeo!
Those wheels look good it matches the grill and lip
I just got my 2018 rally blue sti 11k miles this weekend. Absolutely love it. Got an air oil seperator and killer b oil pickup on the way. Maximum reliability! lol
I've been driving my '07 subaru outback for 14 years now. Getting a new car every couple of years....you're throwing money away...but like you said...it's an experience that you're looking for. I'm holding out for the '22 wrx sti hopefully.
Just bought a 2015 sti with 45k i love it so far. Nice looking car man
2016 STI Lapis Blue pearl....54k so far....oil changes twice a year...gone through front pads 3 times on second rotors, rear pads twice and second rotors. Will be doing diff, coolant, brake flush in the next few months....cost is way down compared to others....love driving this thing, no issues no complaints.
The STI is a vehicle that is intentionally bought for all the reasons you described. You dont just happen to end up with one. One of the comments mentioned an "analog feel" which I think is 100% accurate. I owned a 2006 Gray STI and regret getting rid of it. I think about it at least once per day. When I drive by one it feels strange like excitement and then a bit sad (hard to explain). I'll be in the market for a new truck soon (Gladiator Mojave) but I keep thinking of the STI. We'll dance again one day.
nice... this wat i was searching for. Pls make another video like 8 years ownership or final video where the car cant be repaired further... etc
Man, I had a couple of comfy cars before and honestly I was falling asleep behind the wheel in them. I needed something that was going to keep me awake and have some fun from time to time. Got a 15 Launch Edition and it's been bliss ever since. Going on two years now.
Only thing I don't like about my subie.. the rattles lol especially when you can't pinpoint where they're coming from. It drives me insane like hearing a leaky faucet drip 🤣
@@xil3ntkha0s hahaha! I understand that one! The backshelf rattle was an easy fix for me. Also thin pad on the trunk itself.
My 70k M3 had more interior rattles than my STI. Believe it or not haha. My STI is pretty darn solid.
@@Scoobyfreak86 I like the no frills way about the STI. Just get in, drive and have fun.
Simplicity at its finest.
I always think whenever I drive mine - the reason we still love these cars so much is that they are the last connection to the Japanese golden age with the luxury of a modern vehicle.
Even compared to driving an 05 blobeye STI, it feels like home
Agree!!
Thanks so much for your video and review .. I'm getting mine next week.. I was hesitate by all the people saying about the gas mileage, but after seeing your video.. you have me confident again .. since I'm not a heavy driver ... Gas wouldn't be that bad right?
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Sit are very reliable. It's when we abuse the motor, push it beyond its limit without making proper adjustments, then they give you trouble. But that's with any car. As long as you drive reasonably, responsibly, then it is good. It is ok to drive spiritedly once a while but to do it every day, and push it every time you drive, launch controls, then it gets expensive. I love my 2020 STI, and it is amazing. Every time puts a smile on my face. Exactly what you say, maintain it properly.
my dream car honestly got an appointment tomorrow to look at 2018
ive got a 2017, had it since the summer of 2016, only thing that broke was the temp sensor for outside, besides that no problems, even have the original pads with life on them still
Hey man nice sti! Love the sti I had 2010 hatchback long time ago and it was such a raw driving experience car but sold it later due to being it too stiff for daily Cus I had back problems. Now I drive a 2017 gs 350 awd f sport and I love it but I would seriously consider the sti again for a second car.
This is exactly what I’m trying to watch when I’m looking for a certain vehicle, just a simple video recording the car and not the narrator’s “selfie” angle. Like I don’t wanna see a person, I wanna see the beauty of the car. 70% car and 30% face I thin its a good balance. 😂
Good video bro keep it up!
The car is much more pleasant to look at than my face haha. Thanks for the support.
I know nothing bout subaru but here in Puerto Rico i don’t see them regularly in the streets unless its on a meet. But when i see one they sound and looks really beautiful. Not a big fan of them but, i do respect them, if you build it right it can throw down some mean pawer. Again beautiful looks like a doctor or lawyer’s vehicle really fancy!
I ordered an STI 2 weeks ago, 6 more weeks to go 🥲 longest wait ever hahaha very excited 😛
Lucky you. Here in Australia no brand new STI's are available. I need to wait for next year's model.
My 2015 Sti has been great. It’s bone stock down to the exhaust. Which should be changing soon when I get it in the mail. But have had almost 6,000 problem free miles
Is it still good? I’m considering getting a 2015
💯When I bought my 2019 I was initially considering possibly getting a WRX, but once I drove it, I was pretty let down by the transmission and shifter feel. I was coming from a 2005 Boxster S with Hydraulic Steering and a great shifter with modifications, so it was a big shoe to fill. Once I drove the STi, I was amazed at the difference between it and the WRX...To me, it's a night and day difference that is not really reflected when you just look at the specs. It's the choice for people who care more about driving FEEL. Same thing with the other models out there...I considered Type R(too ridiculous looking), and Golf R(too boring). STi is the goldilocks of the bunch in my opinion.
I drove a limited wrx and my current STI at the dealer before I bought it back to back and crazy the difference in driving experience. Totally different car. Both great, but the STI is an entirely different animal.
Just went and test drove a 16 STI love the gated shifter love the smooth shifting only thing I don’t like is with the bigger, turbo upgrade, boost lag
@@nicholaslowe6821 it’s not a gated shifter, but yeah, it does feel much better. Even more if you add shifter bushings and a transmission mount. The turbo lag is not an issue as long as you stay in the right RPM range, but yeah, it’s not as immediate as the WRX.
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Glad you’ve had good luck with it but I’d like to share my story because many CZcamsrs only like to show the good and never the bad. I unfortunately have had the biggest love hate relationship with my 17 STI. I’m similar to you and I am very on top of maintenance. I have had the car since new and was running it with FBOs and EVERY supporting mod money can buy. Id also like to add this car is my daily and I’m not very hard on it at all. So all was going good until about 27k miles when it decide to develop a rod knock. The metal from the bearings wiped out everything and a new long block was needed along with everything else the metal had touched. I dropped it off at a very reputable shop and $16,000ish later I had a new long block installed with more fueling and a Dom 1.5xtr 10cm. This doesn’t included the prior 10k I threw at it before on parts and labor. So here I now sit always on edge with a 64k+ STI. I could of had a hell of a car with warranty for that. I suggest everyone unless your rolling in money to just leave it stock.
Sorry to hear your unfortunate issues with yours. One thing I wanted to mention is this video, but never did is that any performance oriented car will have that Achilles heal. Even the best of the best have catastrophic issues. However, it’s just a game we play when we modify our cars. Things can happen and we just have to deal with it. We all have to know that these things can happen going into it. I just find it funny when people blame the car when they are putting down crazy power on the stock block. Not to say that’s what you did, but there’s a good amount of people that blame the car and not the user/mods.
I’m not just sharing the good. I’m just sharing my own personal experience. If something were to happen, I would 100% share it with everyone. This is just my experience with my 3 Subarus over the course of a decade and what I’ve done to keep that positive experience.
I am going after my lease is up next month. I am excited to get a 2021 STI.
4:06 took all my attention from your STI to hey wave JEEP 0lllll0 !!!
Beautiful car man. I just bought a 23 wrx sapphire blue last week. Love the rims on your car. I agree wrx is a great deal and really does check all the boxes. I had a Tacoma before the wrx and needed a change. Especially since Toyota Tacomas are pretty hard to find these days. On Long Island anyways. Plus markup. Subaru doesn’t ask for markup $$.
Had the opportunity to get STi but opted for the WRX for the FA. Plan is to get the newer STi once they work out most of the kinks and hope they don't shift everything to electronic. Watching this video makes me kinda wish I got the STi but too late I've already put too much $ into the WRX to go back now ✌
Can’t go wrong with either the wrx or STI. Both great cars!
Very well said. Im sold although im not ready to make a purchase right now. How long do you think the dealers are gonna have this current gen before the next gen comes out?
New gen will be a 2022 model so they are already starting to clear current gen models off their lots. They keep inventory low so now is your chance. We will start to see them on lots in the fall
had my17 sti since june 2017, at 23000 kms it had ringland faiulure and short block supplied with warrant, stock car by the way and my 2nd ej257 engine with ringland previously on my06 sti, other than rattling in the centre console somewhere and the rear around the subwoofer everything else is good
I use to stare and admire your STi back when you had the Enkei rs05RR. Just wished I bought an STi instead of the WRX back in '18.
Bought a used 2011 WRX back in 2018 and the engine went within a month of owning it! Ouch and today just went to my old subie dealer I worked at and got a 2021 STI! Brand new excited nervous but hopefully it will treat me a lot better than the other one!
Great video dude. Your criteria is the exact same as me. My truck is paid off in a few months and I want something that fun and zippy and can hold my 3 kiddos if I have to. You can find 2015-2017 models down here in Texas for under $30k. Any advice of buying one used with 30-40k miles?
Personally, I wouldn’t buy a used Subaru considering what these go through during ownership. I always suggest buying new if possible. However, buying as low miles as possible, completely stock, and if possible a compression test to make sure motor is healthy.
Love my STI! I do wish I was more confident in doing performance mods/tuning mine. It’s been great stock but I’m afraid of it blowing up if i tune it
It’s all about getting a reputable tuner. Don’t go for power, but reliability instead. You’ll have a healthier motor with a properly tuned STI than a stock STI. The stock map is pretty questionable.
@@Scoobyfreak86 what do you recommend for tune
It's good to hear you're loving it still. I do wonder how the new version will appeal given some of the refinements that may come and take away from the drive. That rumble may not be a part of it for the future and I'd miss it.
Beautiful looking car!
We shall see. I will be all ears when it comes out. But for now, enjoying my current STI to the fullest.
Live for the rumble
I have an frs but want to upgrade to the sti
Lord bro I need one soon
Had a 08 hatch Sti I liked that look a lot better. Have a 17 Sti now and I would buy another. Do not care for the wing but being an iconic part of the car I would not remove it.
The amount of effort you have put in this car makes me really believe you wont just let it go...
I do this with every car I own haha
I like to change the oil every 3,000 with Motul 8100 Excess. I got a 60,000 mile service coming up. Which will
Probably be at a well known reputable shop. But have to take it somewhere Subaru certified cause my warranty told me I had to
Dude my 13 sti hatchback was the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. I had a few Hondas, vw’s and 1 bmw that all were not reliable what so ever. Also after a few months of building my sti I knew the car inside and out like that back of my hand. I ended up with 245,000ish miles before a drunk driver hit me head on coming home from work one night and totaled it. This happened in 2020 and I’m finally going to buy another sti this weekend or next weekend I hope. Amazing and very fun cars. The community is great too
I am a young man who loves the subie but I will start with a bugeye and then I will buy the 18 🔥🤞🏻
Thanks for the great information. What is honest feedback on day to day fuel economy and long distance highway driving. Thanks
What's the fuel consumption
I get around 18-19 everyday and highway I’ve gotten up to 25.
@@Scoobyfreak86 one last question do we need premium petrol 95 or 91 ok
Premium preferred. Highest octane you can get.
Great review! Is the 2019 paint the same color at your 2021 paint job? Or did you wrap the car? I like the blue purple look on the 2019 picture. Do you know the paint color of 2019? I may have to get that one. Thank you!
Lapis blue was offered from 2016-2021. 2015 it was Galaxy blue but discontinued it in 2016.
@@Scoobyfreak86 awesome thank you
i just got a 21’ sti w 700 miles on it. i paid 44k which seemed fair and i love it. is that a good price?
hey man! really nice car! just wondering, what type of wheels are you using?
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@@Scoobyfreak86 thank you!
Coming on year 7 with my 2016 sti. Am still in love with this thing. If anything I’m able to appreciate it even more, now that I’m more established in life 🙏