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Also, your shifting is pretty good except when going WOT; i think you are riding the clutch.

I’m in the same boat, getting one in the next two months. I’m thinking of asking the dealership to drive it home for me or transport the car because of how far away my house is.

@@Pasadena97- I learned in the parking lot and drove it home, only stalled once lol

⁠You get yours yet? So far I had a 2020 and 2023 WRX. Drove both home after years and years of drivng a manual. Even then I only really played around in a parking lot like back in 2008 😂. If you haven’t picked one up just test drive it and head home, it’s easy.

@@Tom-1515Yeah stalled once in a hill and then made it home 2hrs away lol.

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You can follow the Subaru Tri-State Gang on Facebook. The next drive is on 2/11. But I'm afraid the meeting spot is a little over an hour from your town. We usually meet in Wharton, NJ 07885. I know a few guys drive more than an hour, and there's probably someone who lives in your town

@xXsomberXx Exactly, while I am holding the clutch at the biting point, I gently add some gas. Once it starts moving, I slowly release the clutch fully. It's all about finding that smooth balance between adding gas and releasing the clutch. The more you practice, the easier it gets and the faster you can do it spontaneously. Also, having a louder muffler and rolling down the window can make it easier.

Спасибо 😉I like your channel. I just subscribed 👍

Lol, you are right. I should've given it a good WOT 😁 Now it’s a habit and I do it almost every time 👌

@kevink.8048 Thanks for the suggestion! I'll try to make a better video next time with more info. My car came with the STI short throw shifter and it makes a huge difference. I tried the regular clutch on another WRX and it wasn’t as smooth. Hopefully, the weather this weekend isn't too bad so I can make the video soon.

ua-cam.com/video/IpX0LNG6pAk/v-deo.htmlsi=7YxoYUjqnDSHRMWH This guy helped me a lot, he has many useful videos.

@aldableep3 thanks for the info. I’ll take it to the dealer soon. I hope the new update works with issues 🙏

I'm planning to make a video about it, hopefully this weekend. I had to practice on an empty road, roll down my windows, and listen to the engine. The Axcel back made a huge difference. Timing is the key for me, and I don't focus on the RPMs. I also have a short throw shifter, which makes it easier. Honestly, I'm not an expert at this, so I hope that when I make the video, someone will correct me if I do something wrong.

The Sti short throw makes it a lot better. That’s what mine has. When I bought mine new I tested one without it and it was not as smooth.

@@DrivenDailyPOVwhat short throw shifter do you have? Any other shifting mods?

@kevink.8048 It is the Subaru STI. It was on the car when I got it from the dealer 👌

@@DrivenDailyPOV Ah ok thanks! I have the billetworkz STS & cobb shift plate. I had it set up to 70% reduction for a while. Way to short, notchy & stressful on the transmission. I now have the cobb plate set at 15% for a total of 50% short throw. Don't like it. The billetworkz STS shaft height is to low for my liking & i'm not fan of a overly notchy feeling. This weeknd I'm putting the OEM shifter back in & leaving the cobb plate pin set 15% short throw position as I have tried this combo at 35% reduction too. Do you know how much shorter the STI STS is over the OEM?

Good solution. I do it when I am not making videos. Half problems are solved 😅

Those are minor complaints, but there is more good stuff that made me decide to buy this car. I don’t regret buying it, but I made this video so that people know what to expect, both the positive and negative aspects. The next video will on what makes the WRX a good car to buy. I appreciate your opinion 🫡

My non-info 2008 head unit flakes out in the summer. I have to smack it hard to get the display and buttons to work. I got it replaced under warranty in the first year, but the replacement quickly did the same thing.

You are right. I thought only WRX have this issue but I heard few people with different Subaru models have exact same problem with the screen.

For daily driving, I use an older Honda Accord without any screens or modern technology, and it rarely gives me any issues. In my opinion, the Accord and Camry are probably the best options for daily drivers especially for someone who drives over 100 miles a day.

@@DrivenDailyPOV hard to go wrong with either of them! I would throw the civic that that list too but some of them aren’t the most reliable, and the name “civic” was used for the del sol and the crx. Which while I love them as cars. They are by no means anywhere close to THE civic that people usually are referring to😂

I want to be honest, I still enjoy driving this car and don't regret buying it. However, I hope I don’t experience any mechanical issues anytime soon. As you mentioned, the reliability is not the greatest. I have many friends who are on their 2nd transmission and have encountered many other mechanical issues, some even with low mileage. It could be related to the way they drive; aggressive acceleration, shifting at high RPMs, etc. I hope to be able to afford driving many different sports cars in the future.

First new car I've owned. First Subaru. So far I would recommend it. (23 premium stock) You can't find something else that's AWD, manual with a turbo for the price. Had it for close to 4 months. 37XX miles so far. I've had my infotainment disconnect a handful of times mid navigation which is annoying. The car does not come with wireless AA or apple car play. I'm using a motorola AA dongle. However it would auto-recconect and work. I've never had to fully shutdown the car and restart to fix the issue like others have seemed to.

@@TacoTR3 minor tech glitches are one thing but the driving experience is what's important, which I assume you enjoy?

Not good for daily. Better than an STI for sure (which is what I have) but if you plan on daily driving get something else.

Honestly, I still love this car, and I don’t regret buying it. I guarantee that you will enjoy driving it every time. I don’t think I would buy another WRX because I plan to keep this one for a long time. You will appreciate it even more when you join the Subaru community, make friends, exchange ideas about mods, parts, and looks, and especially when you go cruising with friends. There are many groups on Facebook. So, I still recommend it. However, if you have family and kids, and drive a lot, probably there are better options for daily driving for more comfort. @Bobmcjoepants

💯 I enjoy it every time. I wish I have time to drive it more.

I am sure it will get fixed. My next video will be on the things I love about this car and why I don’t regret buying it. I just wanted to give people an idea of what they might experience, in case anyone cares about the minor stuff.. 👍🙏

@solidsnamec20 I hope I don’t have any major issues 😅. I’ll try to drive conservatively most of the time and stay on top of the maintenance schedule.

@brownhombre5782, It makes sense that other models would have the same problem with the screen, since they use the same parts on different Subarus.

VW 🤮

@AndrewSVO honestly GTI was my first option, but I had an Audi A4 and it was a nightmare, endless money pit. I had to remove many parts to fix something simple. That’s why I was scared of German cars. GTI might be different and better than the Audi. Probably I’ll do more research next time about GTIs

I agree. It shouldn’t be that bad. I felt I was exaggerating too much. Probably if you clean them once a week, it should good. I see many subies with white wheels. If it was that bad, you won’t see that many

I should do the same. What brand did you get?

@@DrivenDailyPOV I got some CarboTech pads. Watched JDM Right Hand Drive's video and they seemed promising.

Awesome. Thank you so much ☺️

Agree, the brake pads, if they are the same type as the STI are bad. I think they may be semi-metalic. A lot of dust. I recently changed them to Akebono ceramic and those are great!

I went with fast WRX brembo style upgrade. For 2k it was a huge improvement in the braking for not a lot of money.

That's what I am going to do. Hopefully, it gets fixed permanently. Thanks a lot👍

If company puts something onto the car and QC passes it, it shouldn't be having the problems that he mentions. Like the infotainment freezing and squeaking seats, thats not acceptable especially if its a daily driver.

I totally agree, but I wish I didn't have problems with the screen. I used to drive a lot, and I couldn't use maps on it. The brake pads can be replaced, which is not a big deal. Overall, I still love driving the car on weekends, and it's doing what it's supposed to do. If time came back, I would still buy it. I respect all opinions. Any feedback is appreciated 🙏👍

I used to drive it daily, averaging 100 miles a day. I loved driving the car, but the screen used to freeze a lot, and I couldn’t use maps. You can’t believe how loud the squeaky noise is; you can’t even enjoy hearing the exhaust. I won’t complain about some noises here and there. Thank you for your support 🙏👌

Yeah, bizarre review. I get the infotainment crap and squeaky seat (which is easily fixed with loctite), but loud exhaust and bad brakes? Most vehicles have shitty pads - change them. I agree that the calipers are weak - but this isn't an expensive car. One of the only cars I know of that is in this price range and have fantastic brakes is the VW GLI as it has Golf R brakes. But this is an anomaly.

@noneofmybusiness9895 you’re right, I might have been exaggerating a bit. Don't get me wrong, I still love this car, but since I'm new to WRX, I wasn't expecting to have those minor issues, which aren't a big deal. I'm planning to replace the pads. I downloaded the latest update a month ago, ever since, the infotainment system has been working perfectly fine. My friend recently got his seat frame replaced at the dealer and no more squeaking. When I'm cruising with friends I forget about all the small annoying stuff and just enjoy the drive 👍

I hope it never gives you any problems. I'm thinking my next upgrade should be better brakes.

You’re right. This is my first WRX. It totally makes sense that those cars were made for performance and the interior quality is not the greatest to keep the cost down so guys can afford them. Thanks for the insight and for your support 🙏👍

@@DrivenDailyPOV No problem buddy. Great video nonetheless and I hope you enjoy your Subaru journey. Cheers!

Lol. I usually drive about 100 miles per day. I use my Accord for work because it's a better option for commuting. I got the WRX to enjoy shifting, better handling, stiffer suspension, and louder noises and overall experience. However, the issues I complained about make driving less enjoyable. If you have a VB WRX with same issues, you'll know what I'm talking about. Instead of hearing the pops and bangs and a louder exhaust, you hear squeaks and rattles. It feels like you're on a rusty swing. I meet with many WRX drivers regularly, and they all complain about the same problems. I'll soon upload a video, and the squeaks can be heard better, although still not as loud as in person. Honestly, I don't mind driving the new Prius for work 😉. Anyway, I appreciate your feedback. This might be the only video of me complaining. Future videos will focus on cruising and city driving.

andrew needs to chill out 💀😂😂

You sound like you have some anger management issues, and the videos on your channel are all taken at the range... maybe you should talk with a therapist

I appreciate all feedback 🙏Have a great day!👌