That is such a GREAT car, I almost bought a 2015 a few years back, but it was sold the day before I was going to buy it. I LOVE those cars & that's an exceptional example!
I have 2019 WRX and it's the same generation as the one you reviewed. I appreciate your perspective as I was recently offered an upgrade to a 2024 WRX from a local dealer.You helped me confirm my decision to stick with mine - it's a fun car that I happily use as a 3 season car.
The 2015 2.0 turbocharged H4 was named in Wardsauto top 10 international engines list (2.0-2.5L category). They are also cited to have the most amount of speeding tickets per vehicle in the US:(
One of my coworkers has one of these with that big silly wing on the back. It's a nice car. Fun but not overcomplicated and watered down like the new ones.
I had a 2013 (in my profile pic) and I preferred its driving dynamics over the new one for some reason. I prefer the look of it as well, and particularly the exhaust note of the EJ engine. The unequal length headers, while doing absolutely nothing to help with efficiency, make it sound really damn good. I traded it last year and it’s the biggest regret for me. It was extremely well taken care of before I owned it and I took the same care of it. I hope it found a good home but I also really wish I could buy it back.
I live in alaska so the wrx in general is an extremely common car to own here. Esp the VA chassis. The thing that turns me away personally is the FA20 engine. It doesnt have the iconic rumble, it sounds whiney to me. I know theyre a dohc but they sound like single cams. The FA20 just doesnt have any personality to me
@FuzzyStayBuzzin183 Agreed 💯% Everything thing is this car is as manual / simple as needed. The main attributes are the engine, AWD drivetrain, and manual 6 speed transmission, and that's all I needed / wanted anyway.
The new FA20 2.0 Liter engine (used in 15-21 WRX) isn't as affected with head gasket issues like in the 2.5L EJ series. It's not perfect, but it's a lot better than the prior years WRX models. The 2.5L engine in the 15-21 STI does still seem to have a lot of reliability issues in regards to ringland failure, and I think it still does have head gasket failures. Although many people who don't own this car may think this overkill, but tuned or not, you really have to change the oil in these vehicles every 3K miles if you want to get the best reliability of this engine. The biggest failure point I've seen is the cam seals leaking in the FA20 motor and engine oil consumption, thankfully I've had neither of those issues, and I've spent over 6 years owning the VA WRX.
Hi Zack, I'm glad you enjoyed reviewing my 2015 Subaru WRX Premium. It was great to work with again, and thanks for another awesome review!
simple, effective, unique and fun! 2016 stage 2 wrx owner here!
@@q8venom Exactly how I feel about it!
A car in which the term 'old is gold' applies
IMO as an owner of a 2020, 2022, and now a 2024, the newer ones improved on what the previous gen was missing. Mod for mod the VB is also better.
Bro, stop burying yourself in debt for WRXs 😂
I don't care for some of the cars you review, but I always enjoy your perspective.
That is such a GREAT car, I almost bought a 2015 a few years back, but it was sold the day before I was going to buy it. I LOVE those cars & that's an exceptional example!
Idk I'm 20 and this generation to me still is new to me. Ik it's been out for like 10 years but to me it's still a new car.
I have 2019 WRX and it's the same generation as the one you reviewed. I appreciate your perspective as I was recently offered an upgrade to a 2024 WRX from a local dealer.You helped me confirm my decision to stick with mine - it's a fun car that I happily use as a 3 season car.
Yeah, I also prefer the VA generation WRX over the VB. This was my car that was reviewed, BTW.
The 2015 2.0 turbocharged H4 was named in Wardsauto top 10 international engines list (2.0-2.5L category).
They are also cited to have the most amount of speeding tickets per vehicle in the US:(
One of my coworkers has one of these with that big silly wing on the back. It's a nice car. Fun but not overcomplicated and watered down like the new ones.
Why is the trunk release interesting?
I had a 2013 (in my profile pic) and I preferred its driving dynamics over the new one for some reason. I prefer the look of it as well, and particularly the exhaust note of the EJ engine. The unequal length headers, while doing absolutely nothing to help with efficiency, make it sound really damn good.
I traded it last year and it’s the biggest regret for me. It was extremely well taken care of before I owned it and I took the same care of it. I hope it found a good home but I also really wish I could buy it back.
I live in alaska so the wrx in general is an extremely common car to own here. Esp the VA chassis. The thing that turns me away personally is the FA20 engine. It doesnt have the iconic rumble, it sounds whiney to me. I know theyre a dohc but they sound like single cams. The FA20 just doesnt have any personality to me
What trim level is it?
Hi, this car is mine and it is a premium model.
@LousWRX AYY SICK nice to meet you!! Thank you too
@javanhernandez5690 Nice to meet you as well. And thank you, I appreciate it!
Very cool
Hi zack
A lot of these new cars got too much technology in it stuff we honestly don't even need
@FuzzyStayBuzzin183 Agreed 💯% Everything thing is this car is as manual / simple as needed. The main attributes are the engine, AWD drivetrain, and manual 6 speed transmission, and that's all I needed / wanted anyway.
I actually thought this WAS a new WRX. Guess I’ve been out of the loop a bit.
Have Subaru fixed all their oil leak issues and head gasket issues. These 2015 models are disastrous with all kinds costly issues.
The new FA20 2.0 Liter engine (used in 15-21 WRX) isn't as affected with head gasket issues like in the 2.5L EJ series. It's not perfect, but it's a lot better than the prior years WRX models. The 2.5L engine in the 15-21 STI does still seem to have a lot of reliability issues in regards to ringland failure, and I think it still does have head gasket failures.
Although many people who don't own this car may think this overkill, but tuned or not, you really have to change the oil in these vehicles every 3K miles if you want to get the best reliability of this engine.
The biggest failure point I've seen is the cam seals leaking in the FA20 motor and engine oil consumption, thankfully I've had neither of those issues, and I've spent over 6 years owning the VA WRX.
Yes, they have fixed the issues.