$21,000 vs $43,000 Subaru WRX Build - HiLow FINALE!

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  • Опубліковано 29 гру 2022
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  • @johnny11895
    @johnny11895 Рік тому +19266

    I know this series is hilow, but really it's been a stealth money pit lmao

    • @ethanpeschman4458
      @ethanpeschman4458 Рік тому +1665

      Any project with a Subaru badge is secretly a money pit

    • @mangotail6808
      @mangotail6808 Рік тому +328

      It dId seem like their Subarus or their engines had to be replaced after every few videos. That,s not looking good.

    • @ethanpeschman4458
      @ethanpeschman4458 Рік тому +772

      @@mangotail6808 the good news is that you get really good at replacing them after the 3rd engine.

    • @daylen577
      @daylen577 Рік тому +135

      Low car is 21k, so definitely more money pit than anything

    • @iloveyourmomalot1one
      @iloveyourmomalot1one Рік тому +189

      Figure with all of the engine swaps and buying a 3rd wrx. They've got to be into these 2 cars for a bit over 120k

  • @quintontaylor7858
    @quintontaylor7858 Рік тому +4355

    This season has pretty much been a "don't buy a subaru" campaign

    • @gabeghost29
      @gabeghost29 Рік тому +192

      they didn't break in the engines

    • @Atomicriffmaster
      @Atomicriffmaster Рік тому +96

      Or at least NOT a hot boi WRX haha.

    • @Patrick.Howie.
      @Patrick.Howie. Рік тому +187

      @@gabeghost29 weren't the engines fine after they finally got brand new ones, also 3rd gear gone isn't the engine
      Still there's better cars

    • @JConnollystudio
      @JConnollystudio Рік тому +14

      Or a good " stick to the 90's Raley cars Sub lol "

    • @Aperson156
      @Aperson156 Рік тому +211

      Yes...yes...nobody buy them. Make them cheaper for me....

  • @finlayc121
    @finlayc121 Рік тому +465

    I know it’s been expensive, but I never want this series to stop, it’s super entertaining and educational. Just choose less dodgy cars next time 😅 much love ❤

    • @jebroiroij2176
      @jebroiroij2176 10 місяців тому +11

      Let’s see em soup up a Toyota Camry or Honda civic next lolol

    • @GladeAir-Freshener
      @GladeAir-Freshener 10 місяців тому +5

      I think an accord would be better

  • @ericramos3416
    @ericramos3416 Рік тому +19

    I just would like to mention: I knew someone who owned a `08 wrx. I drove it.... loved it! But these are high maintenance machines, if you CHOOSE to drive them hard.
    My dad used to race. Every season, he pulled the engine, overhauled it then put it back together, reinstall engine, win races. He went through many engines. He rebuilt them until they were scrap.
    There is never going to be a truly happy marriage between a commuter and a race car. Only the determination of the driver.

  • @JMartinsATV
    @JMartinsATV Рік тому +1222

    Going through 8 engines is the biggest proof of endorsement that Ebay Motors could've asked for in this series.

    • @sychodelicstorm5592
      @sychodelicstorm5592 Рік тому +78

      thats not even ebay motors man, thats just subaru wrxs for you

    • @rustyshackleford7656
      @rustyshackleford7656 Рік тому +112

      @@sychodelicstorm5592 blowing up engines. It's what makes a Subaru a Subaru.

    • @Lucifurian66x
      @Lucifurian66x Рік тому +22

      @@sychodelicstorm5592 nah fam if you treat subies right, mod them right and tune them right they will last

    • @Thatbigwogmonkey
      @Thatbigwogmonkey Рік тому +5

      @@sychodelicstorm5592 no😂

    • @Drastic_oG
      @Drastic_oG Рік тому +52

      @@Lucifurian66x if you have to baby it so it dosent blow up, it’s a shit engine

  • @coopers1716
    @coopers1716 Рік тому +794

    I don't care of you guys end up modifying Model-T's, please never stop HiLow.

    • @yaoiyurilover37
      @yaoiyurilover37 Рік тому +31

      I would watch the fuck outta that tbh 😂

    • @Griffinex
      @Griffinex Рік тому +6

      its pretty expensive and super time consuming this edition proved it by all the missing parts of changing the car color and the multiple engine swaps HiLow is only worth it to Donut if they get paid specifically to do HiLow otherwise i honstly dont see the doing it again

    • @adamafifrowigmailcom
      @adamafifrowigmailcom Рік тому +5

      it would take these guys some time to recover from this money pits, unfortunately. they've bought 8 engines now just to make this HiLow episodes....geez

    • @icargeek
      @icargeek Рік тому +6

      "We bought two nearly Identical Ford model-Ts and we've been modifying them to be drag strip hot rods!"

    • @chocosmith2243
      @chocosmith2243 Рік тому +3

      Tesla, no one really done much around electric mods yet, maybe Mr Elon Mask would sponsor

  • @SpaceXfG
    @SpaceXfG 11 місяців тому +8

    I remember an ancient Japanese saying: buy WRX, tune WRX, race WRX, break WRX - buy a Lancer EVO.

  • @jonscott831
    @jonscott831 11 місяців тому +79

    WRX street value is dropping faster than those lap times, but James is looking better than ever. You're glowing, my dude!

  • @helltp
    @helltp Рік тому +5631

    Wow this high-low went by so quick. Do you guys fear of loosing another engine? :D

    • @tranquility7692
      @tranquility7692 Рік тому +362

      Wasn't even half the length of the other 2

    • @mcmobius1
      @mcmobius1 Рік тому +38

      Or another car

    • @FilipoLipos
      @FilipoLipos Рік тому +406

      @@tranquility7692 yeah this was expensive series for them lol

    • @SullySadface
      @SullySadface Рік тому +179

      Probably blew up while you were writing this

    • @codylabrecque7581
      @codylabrecque7581 Рік тому +25

      They bought subarus so probably 🤣

  • @RJhobbs99
    @RJhobbs99 Рік тому +702

    Word of the season is "UNFORTUNATELY"
    No matter what though, you guys didn't give up. Glad you guys stuck to it through thick and thin.

    • @Dragon228833
      @Dragon228833 Рік тому

      That and deep pockets

    • @VeryButtery
      @VeryButtery Рік тому +1

      CORRECTION.. their wallets did

    • @alienclay2
      @alienclay2 Рік тому +4

      and their contract for ebay motors for the number of episodes too.

    • @KRLinger
      @KRLinger Рік тому +1

      Let's get it on a shirt, made out of all the old broken parts

    • @joels2517
      @joels2517 Рік тому +1

      I think persistence would be a better word

  • @keeganclark7953
    @keeganclark7953 Рік тому +67

    Gotta love the determination, big thanks to all yall at Donut that made this video series continue on dispite all of the obstacles. Much love guys, keep doing what you do, its why we love ya!

  • @dub537h5
    @dub537h5 Рік тому +19

    The finale was able to redeem the series up to this point, nice job!
    I'll admit, low car performs way better than I thought it would have.
    Also, engine health can play a role in the starting power figures and reliability so other people's mileage may vary!

  • @ZakiAoi
    @ZakiAoi Рік тому +931

    This should be a movie. Please continue the Hi Low Series every year. It's soo entertaining. Thank you for all ya'lls work

    • @heathcliffhappy2582
      @heathcliffhappy2582 Рік тому +7

      absolutly, th shift to the tacomas was reeally entyertaining, and learned a lot omore of car culture off road.

    • @d0xiiee
      @d0xiiee Рік тому

      issa huge money pit but true. netflix type shii

    • @Differentkindofdadbod
      @Differentkindofdadbod Рік тому +5

      Muscle car next season!

    • @caseypatel9746
      @caseypatel9746 Рік тому +1

      Pls do an Evo version

    • @postmortemarg
      @postmortemarg Рік тому

      Maybe they should do the show with real sport cars like the 350z, not a pseudo race car that you thought was fast when you were in high school.

  • @adamcollins5986
    @adamcollins5986 Рік тому +917

    Hopefully it’s not the last high low after how much money they spent😭😭

    • @omikron6218
      @omikron6218 Рік тому +88

      just don't go with Subaru again

    • @justicedemocrat9357
      @justicedemocrat9357 Рік тому +30

      Yeah James looks like he was about to throw up from all the money he spent.

    • @EricCKeys
      @EricCKeys Рік тому +12

      I'd think the sponsors also chipped in but who knows

    • @SaltiiLord
      @SaltiiLord Рік тому +31

      @@EricCKeys oh no the sponsors def did help but only to a certain extent. Over budget means that Donut is covering costs themselves and thats no good

    • @Grandtank1999
      @Grandtank1999 Рік тому +20

      Yeah I really hope the multiple wrecked cars and motors didnt kill this series so early. This is one of the only shows on the channel worth watching still.

  • @gabrielcazares594
    @gabrielcazares594 Рік тому +11

    In this episode I learned Jeremiah is an absolute beast at running laps

  • @Jinxman729
    @Jinxman729 Рік тому +5

    Moral of the story: don't get a WRX? Don't get a subie? hmmm

  • @jnewguyin
    @jnewguyin Рік тому +962

    "We're averaging one engine an episode."-Who else but Donut would say this?

    • @rustyshackleford81
      @rustyshackleford81 Рік тому +3

      It's almost like they have no fucking clue what they are doing? Na, it's totally the cars fault, there's totally not 20yr old WRXs still out on the roads.

    • @theofficialwizard2753
      @theofficialwizard2753 Рік тому +92

      No one. Everyone else does enough research to know how to avoid this.

    • @noneyabizz8337
      @noneyabizz8337 Рік тому +101

      Average Subaru owner

    • @jnewguyin
      @jnewguyin Рік тому +22

      @@rustyshackleford81 ha no I know they are fully competent just saying no one else would keep pursuing this journey.

    • @SSpider41
      @SSpider41 Рік тому +11

      @@jnewguyin They make the sacrifice to entertain us.

  • @blammela
    @blammela Рік тому +345

    What a great HiLow series! Even with all the explosions.
    I wanna say how much I appreciate James being honest about being gun shy after a crash and then getting some help with it. Right when I was asking myself… “why isn’t James driving?” You could easily have ignored it but it’s great to share that. Can happen to the best of us ❤ glad James got back on the track 😊

  • @VulpesFulva
    @VulpesFulva Рік тому +8

    I really hope this doesn't kill the HiLow franchise for the future. I love this series and I'll be sad if it dies like a 6th Subie engine.

  • @floggerrush5
    @floggerrush5 Рік тому +47

    I love this series and honestly can't help but respect the game for you guys rebuilding a car 6 times just to finish it.

    • @thomaswheeler3831
      @thomaswheeler3831 Рік тому

      With all the motors it sounds like a Subaru I have a wrx and it's on its 3rd motor lol

  • @abdirashidjama5650
    @abdirashidjama5650 Рік тому +2072

    For the next season of HiLow, I wanna see Nolan on Hi team and James on Low team😂

  • @deryckwalbom5446
    @deryckwalbom5446 Рік тому +639

    You guys should do a muscle Hi/Low, it would be cool to see superchargers on the high and low end

    • @coreydabrowski2249
      @coreydabrowski2249 Рік тому +5

      Why isn't this comment higher up

    • @chubz01
      @chubz01 Рік тому +1

      Yeeeesss!!!

    • @camdenschutt5672
      @camdenschutt5672 Рік тому +1

      Challengers would be sick

    • @coreydabrowski2249
      @coreydabrowski2249 Рік тому +6

      @@camdenschutt5672 If Jer Bear had his way, it would probably be 4th gen Camaros which would also be fine by me. They're really affordable and a ton of aftermarket support and a strong factory engine

    • @ItsOkayToEatPlaydo
      @ItsOkayToEatPlaydo Рік тому

      maybe they could do a coyote, camaro ss, scat pack series where the cars get decent, but good value parts

  • @gjb707
    @gjb707 Рік тому +4

    Sonoma born and raised, something about seeing you guys in the bay makes me so happy!

  • @powercakes
    @powercakes Рік тому +4

    Honestly I really want to see a low vs medium vs high tier series. I think there's so many things that a middle tier would really prove perfect in. That'd *truly* tell you what's worth spending the extra money on.

    • @DalesDubs
      @DalesDubs 8 місяців тому

      Do you think they can afford THREE cars after this season 😂

  • @ReeceSpencer
    @ReeceSpencer Рік тому +458

    Props for pushing on with this series despite all the setbacks

    • @stupidgingers100
      @stupidgingers100 Рік тому +15

      I like that their perseverance proved just how terrible EJs are. Next time someone tries to tell me that "SuBaRuS aRe ReLiAbLe!1!", I'm linking them this series

    • @jesperpihlemark6801
      @jesperpihlemark6801 Рік тому +4

      @@stupidgingers100 fr

    • @tyhyhh
      @tyhyhh Рік тому +1

      @@stupidgingers100 they are perfectly fine lol just gotta actually take care of them

    • @stupidgingers100
      @stupidgingers100 Рік тому +6

      ​@@tyhyhh haha keep telling yourself that

    • @beilsten4986
      @beilsten4986 Рік тому +6

      @@tyhyhh they had a Subaru built engine, upgraded oil pan and they still blow up? hell nah, also they took really good care of the EJs and they still blow up

  • @konkeydong6907
    @konkeydong6907 Рік тому +648

    Felt like this season of HiLow went by really quick! We need longer episodes, and more shots on installation of parts so the series feels more personal and casual like the first and second HiLow
    Edit: Credit where due, they did their best to deliver after blowing their budget, rebuilding engines and Hi-Car, as well as filming the MrBeast collab content at the same time. I guess what we're trying to say is that we all appreciate the hard work and effort for pulling this off and we look forward to the next HiLow!

    • @sbv2162
      @sbv2162 Рік тому +34

      Exactly what I was thinking. Didnt quite feel the same

    • @1993zachdh
      @1993zachdh Рік тому +77

      I think the 5 engines made them so out of budget they did not have anything else to do more mods or make longer episodes

    • @justaneditor1706
      @justaneditor1706 Рік тому +5

      Time pressure dues blown engines I guess

    • @haun__
      @haun__ Рік тому +2

      Or a seperate video with the installs, kills two birds with one stone and the video stays short for the algorithm

    • @coolFBIdude
      @coolFBIdude Рік тому

      100% agree

  • @dunganphotography
    @dunganphotography Рік тому +6

    Y’all keep putting out amazing content!!! Just as good as Grand Tour

  • @Uggmal
    @Uggmal Рік тому +8

    Hell of a series boys! Well Done!!!!! So proud of you guys!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ENGAGE_AUTO_GROUP
    @ENGAGE_AUTO_GROUP Рік тому +1841

    The used WRX market is about to fall on its face thanks to Donut.

    • @proto35
      @proto35 Рік тому +143

      they need a price correction anyway. 6 swaps later, and I bet a WRX can still sell for more than MSRP xDDDDD

    • @BlueBear619
      @BlueBear619 Рік тому +109

      I think it was common knowledge these cars had some issues way before Donut made this series

    • @iiivnmiii
      @iiivnmiii Рік тому +39

      and they lost their most valuable customer James

    • @sully1626
      @sully1626 Рік тому +33

      fortunately - looking to buy a STI hatchback as a daily this year...

    • @rickylol
      @rickylol Рік тому +10

      @@sully1626 sti’s seem to be more reliable, from experience 😂

  • @MumrikDK
    @MumrikDK Рік тому +489

    This series probably spent far more money on the "upgrades" than the others, but in the end the hi/low part seemed to become secondary.

    • @charleystello1822
      @charleystello1822 Рік тому +15

      Yea, I definitely agree but I understand it because of how many issues they had with the engines and I'm sure it was expensive. However I do with they would stop being so worried of showing upgrades that we've seen before like turbos and stuff like that as a different car is enough variety imo.

    • @sallman343
      @sallman343 Рік тому +1

      Build the ultimate sleeper!

    • @ratman19731
      @ratman19731 Рік тому +3

      They spent more on motors.

    • @sepg5084
      @sepg5084 Рік тому +10

      This video provides a very important lesson: do not buy any vehicle that is Subaru-powered.

    • @paulwilliams667
      @paulwilliams667 Рік тому

      I'd love to see hi/lo compare bought vs built.
      Comparing something like a new Mustang 5.0 to a built up 05-09 would be awesome!

  • @MikeyTheFrostyPlays
    @MikeyTheFrostyPlays Рік тому +9

    This series is so GOOOD absolutely love it, sucks you guys blew up so many motors lmao but dang subies are scary to own.

  • @Aspirate69
    @Aspirate69 Рік тому +4

    Awesome series. I hope there’s more high-low in the near future.

  • @jackblack5393
    @jackblack5393 Рік тому +204

    I want to see the cost breakdown of hicar after all the fixes and replacements

  • @nong333
    @nong333 Рік тому +850

    For the next season of HiLow, I would suggest modding cars that were never meant for performance, into performance cars. (e.g. Toyota Corolla)

    • @misseselise3864
      @misseselise3864 Рік тому +32

      i like this idea

    • @mykaljam
      @mykaljam Рік тому +23

      Nissan with a sr20 don't care which one but that would be crazy

    • @planetfall5056
      @planetfall5056 Рік тому +20

      yessss. I wonder if that would end up with less reliability problems ('Cause they are F-ing Corollas) or more (because they'd be pushing the cars to do things they where never designed for.)

    • @bobsrx792
      @bobsrx792 Рік тому +4

      ​@@mykaljam sentra

    • @imaanallison589
      @imaanallison589 Рік тому +2

      Yesssssssssss

  • @kevinbuckner4080
    @kevinbuckner4080 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for checking a car off my bucket list, I honestly hope you guys continue this series with every cheap performance car out there

    • @lukestewart9489
      @lukestewart9489 Рік тому +1

      No subrus are worth it regardless 😎

    • @kevinbuckner4080
      @kevinbuckner4080 Рік тому

      @@lukestewart9489 so true and it's disappointing because I grew up as a car kid with an sti on my top ten from that rally arcade game to gran turismo to the sti hitting the American market and its just a no now

  • @rikkramer6466
    @rikkramer6466 Рік тому +1

    There are so many awesome things and people about your whole organization, in one word
    Sick! Love you guys!

  • @seishino
    @seishino Рік тому +165

    “We blew 5 engines and my car’s not even here! Welcome to Doughnut!”
    This might be the most Doughnut line ever.

    • @loloman666
      @loloman666 Рік тому +7

      it literally says donut on the channel name

    • @BroMordekai
      @BroMordekai Рік тому +4

      In the words of Gordon Ramsey, “you donut!”

  • @guimarchetti77
    @guimarchetti77 Рік тому +752

    I'm actually suprised the gearbox held that long

    • @KrGsMrNKusinagi0
      @KrGsMrNKusinagi0 Рік тому +6

      didnt the clutch give up on the high car at the beginning.. crazy my 04 had the original clutch at 115k with all the mods i had and 0 issues ever lol.. then again I never launched the car once ever

    • @Eduardo_Espinoza
      @Eduardo_Espinoza Рік тому +16

      This makes Nissan CVTs look like a normal trans

    • @guimarchetti77
      @guimarchetti77 Рік тому +1

      @@KrGsMrNKusinagi0 I had a '07 Wrx and the 3rd gear blew as well, I had a upgraded clutch, so the clutch is like a fuse for the gearbox

  • @Miguel-pv4ue
    @Miguel-pv4ue 28 днів тому +1

    Loved the series, i always wanted a subaru wrx hawkeye since i was in highschool. This video even though it had its downfalls on the engine side, car is still beautiful and from what everyone mentioned fun to drive. One day i will have one. But will also need to have a 🐖 bank to put in for all the repairs that it may need lol!! Thank you Donut!!! Video was great! I subscribed because i know the hard work that was put into making these videos! Appreciate it!

  • @fullforcemotorsports
    @fullforcemotorsports Рік тому +3

    Unfortunately………this is the reason why I’ve never even looked into a Subaru 😂😂😂

  • @Dustin1788
    @Dustin1788 Рік тому +506

    Can we get a hi/low series where Nolan and James compete for who gets the hi or low part for their vehicle and then keep doing the challenges!?

    • @sigma9260
      @sigma9260 Рік тому +12

      this is brilliant, perhaps base jt on lap times?

    • @KakashiH25
      @KakashiH25 Рік тому +3

      Up you go sir

    • @brandonamison8950
      @brandonamison8950 Рік тому +3

      Bing bong!

    • @eldeguello9573
      @eldeguello9573 Рік тому +1

      Solid idea, mix parts leave it up to driving.

    • @Dustin1788
      @Dustin1788 Рік тому +4

      @@sigma9260 I’m thinking to determine who gets what part, it’s a challenge that doesn’t involve the hi/lot cars. Leave those out of the factors. Something completely different

  • @m0ro
    @m0ro Рік тому +220

    6:27 James looks on the verge of tears. I feel the feels man.

    • @neilmatthew27
      @neilmatthew27 Рік тому +6

      Not surprised James gonna crashed it but boy was I surprised Nolan can drive

  • @prohaskagaming
    @prohaskagaming 6 місяців тому +3

    I love this series, I need a classic muscle car version lol

  • @Dabskiis420
    @Dabskiis420 11 місяців тому +3

    These guys are really putting out awesome creative content for the car community

  • @HuntsT
    @HuntsT Рік тому +322

    This might have officially destroyed WRX pricing forever. Thanks for staying truthful

    • @joseeduardo4327
      @joseeduardo4327 Рік тому +55

      Pricing stats high because half of em get wrecked and destroy supply lmao

    • @travispetrovich7642
      @travispetrovich7642 Рік тому +59

      I think it's because Donut went through half of the remaining engines

    • @Petrospect
      @Petrospect Рік тому +14

      I was almost reeled into a 1999 WRX wagon but knowing how many issues Subies can have and the 100k mile rebuild stuff I saw online, I fell out of love with it a couple years ago.
      Almost feels like I dodged a major bullet with this series 😅

    • @kitzbuehel910
      @kitzbuehel910 Рік тому +2

      The trouble is, the Boxer engines are challenging. The intervals for the timing belt, spark plugs and oil changes have to be retained, otherwise failure is certain, as everybody saw.

    • @scotchbingeington6761
      @scotchbingeington6761 Рік тому +10

      I sure hope so. Then the people that know how to maintain these things right can scoop some deals.

  • @zackhorton9960
    @zackhorton9960 Рік тому +77

    (Salesman slaps roof)
    "This wrx just got a new engine last week, only thing it needs now is a new engine"

    • @jjay350
      @jjay350 Рік тому

      Wouldn't doubt it if some Subaru's were sold like that.

  • @LGSyrus
    @LGSyrus 3 місяці тому +1

    Yeah, the stock WRX 5-speed transmission is good for about 350-380Hp. It was inevitable. The STI 6-speed transmission on the other hand, is good for about 500-520 Hp.
    I have a 2002 Bugeye WRX. Absolutely love it and it is the 2.0L variant, not the 2.5L, so I don't have to fear for blown head gasket even with 300Hp. Stock internals, except for the baffled oil tray, stronger oil pick-up (stock is trash brazed one, mine is welded with additional support arm) and bigger oil pump. No problems even after 10000 miles of daily driving. Constant oil and water checks and oil change at 6k miles, next is at 12k miles.

    • @realtalk9195
      @realtalk9195 2 місяці тому +1

      I'm buying a 2003 blob eye wrx think it's the 2.0 version off a friend in a few weeks for £15,000 but I'm unsure exactly what's been done to it. as he's a bit of a bullshiter. He told me in the past that it's 500bhp but I'm pretty sure that wrx can't really get to that bhp but sti can. I don't know too much about cars but I do really want it as it looks sick and got the wide body kit.. things I know about it is that it's got 36,000 miles as he had a new engine a few years back an it's got 3 gauges on front dash including the oil pressure. And a boost gauge on the front pillar.. it's ridiculously loud and pops n bangs really well which I love. I googled common faults an seems like it might be a good idea to get it compression tested to make sure the cylinders are ok. Would you say that's the main thing worth checking before buying? I know he's spent load's of money on it but want to know that the engine is good before I commit.

  • @stergiospolitis503
    @stergiospolitis503 Рік тому +4

    bro i cant stress this enough! this show is freaking great!

  • @ThatPhilBurgGuy
    @ThatPhilBurgGuy Рік тому +378

    Highlow to moneypit in one season. Good job boys lol

    • @Oxyged
      @Oxyged Рік тому +30

      If anything, I learned from this Hi-Low Season not to buy an Subaru WRX.

    • @scotchbingeington6761
      @scotchbingeington6761 Рік тому +11

      Hoping the popularity of these videos drops the GD chassis Impreza prices down so the people who know how to maintain them right can scoop some deals

    • @natetro8787
      @natetro8787 Рік тому +4

      @@Oxyged exactly buy an STI that's been taken care of not a WRX that's been abused

    • @aidenajay8864
      @aidenajay8864 Рік тому

      @@natetro8787 no don't buy one at all buy a toyota and not mod it

    • @jjay350
      @jjay350 Рік тому

      @@aidenajay8864 Or a Nissan, or a Honda, or a Mazda. Basically, just avoid Subarus.

  • @SirFryStirFry
    @SirFryStirFry Рік тому +221

    Seriously I'm blown away by how much dedication to this despite the troubles man

    • @grizzlyadams9219
      @grizzlyadams9219 Рік тому +21

      Not as much as those 5 engines

    • @sampankow1820
      @sampankow1820 Рік тому +4

      @@grizzlyadams9219 Was waiting for this pun

    • @td8648
      @td8648 Рік тому +3

      I don't think I even want to know how much money they spend buying those cars and engines again and again

    • @SirFryStirFry
      @SirFryStirFry Рік тому

      @@td8648 more than my wallet could handle

    • @michaelnorman5028
      @michaelnorman5028 Рік тому

      @@SirFryStirFry 5 is rough, but they are the cheapest short blocks in existence

  • @Nate101Dawg
    @Nate101Dawg Рік тому +1

    All the subarus dying during the series is just natural selection

  • @damfunk.
    @damfunk. 10 місяців тому +1

    Ya’ll need to do a hi/lo small tire drag car build. Two fox body’s, 28/10.5 tires, 1/8 mile. That would be really cool to watch.

  • @vijay321gadi
    @vijay321gadi Рік тому +374

    I love you guys for being true sports and carrying through with the series irrespective of all the engine failures and problems! Loved it!

    • @wanglee21
      @wanglee21 Рік тому +3

      The biggest thing people should take from this is, don't buy a beat up used Subaru unless you want to fix everything on it.

    • @ashermarsh8020
      @ashermarsh8020 Рік тому +2

      @@wanglee21the biggest think to take away from this is don’t go into a specialised platform like Subaru knowing nothing and making common mistakes. That’s why their engines blew

    • @jblfamily02
      @jblfamily02 Рік тому +3

      @@ashermarsh8020 Subarus are just unreliable 🤣

    • @snarkylive
      @snarkylive Рік тому

      @@jblfamily02 If Subaru wasn't unreliable, Toyota would have put Toyota badges on them and marketed them everywhere. FHI is basically their pet they are guiding into a global ally.

  • @donovanh9342
    @donovanh9342 Рік тому +868

    Respect to James for getting back on track after the wreck 🤙🏼

    • @amazin7006
      @amazin7006 Рік тому +3

      @@lucasRem-ku6eb The quality was fine, the Subaru is just a bad car.

    • @crazymotoman
      @crazymotoman Рік тому +7

      He literally the reason that subi went through so many engines.. 🤦‍♂️

    • @jergarmar
      @jergarmar Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I felt that "Ricky Bobby syndrome" big time. Good on him.

    • @DustinPlatt
      @DustinPlatt Рік тому +1

      Which video was the wreck?
      Edit: Oh, you mean the little crash where he broke the axle on the new brake video?

    • @gerhardsmith7892
      @gerhardsmith7892 Рік тому +5

      @@crazymotoman He broke one car, yes, but he's literally not the reason they went through so many engines, he only broke 1 out of 6

  • @daro9582
    @daro9582 10 місяців тому +2

    6:58 that previous owner was running triple contraceptives:
    Car person
    MtG-Player
    & a condom
    That man had absolutely 0 risk of becoming a father

  • @James_Vaughn
    @James_Vaughn Рік тому +1

    Great series! It did put me of from ever getting a WRX though. I have always kinda wanted one, especially the older ones like these, but I think I'll stick to a simple tune on my 20.t accord.

  • @ChaFairchild
    @ChaFairchild Рік тому +148

    Now donut has all these awesome cars we need an epic 2hr Top Gear style special. WE NEED IT

    • @Toolace
      @Toolace Рік тому +1

      Yes!! Maybe some kind of road trip to Las Vegas. They can all play some game to decide who gets to pick first between all the cars they have, all the way down to the last person getting whatever is left unpicked. Unless they’ve sold the cars after making videos about them, they’ll have Hi 350z, Low 350z, Hi Tacoma, Low Tacoma, Hi WRX, Low WRX, BMW e36 (manual swap with gutted interior), the Mazda Miata, the little VW convertible, the 500$ Civic, and a few more I’m probably forgetting. Also I’m sure as long as they aren’t doing anything too insane on the journey, they could probably borrow cars from plenty of people willingly as long as they don’t break it.

    • @TheBluntcreature
      @TheBluntcreature Рік тому

      British top gear? Or American top gear?

  • @tougestarsgarage
    @tougestarsgarage Рік тому +48

    Thanks for the shout out guys! Was awesome to see you guys make it out & turn some laps after the trans failure, glad we had the spare box up at Works. If you’re ever back up at Sonoma, stop on in & get some laps on our simulator in the office 🤙🏼

  • @PeterDiCapua
    @PeterDiCapua 11 місяців тому

    I hope you guys continue to do this for decades. My son is 10 and so lucky to have this!!!! Thanks for keeping it clean!

  • @keithwong585
    @keithwong585 9 місяців тому

    It’s really hard to find something entertaining and educational at the same time and you guys have done that ❤❤

  • @SoloReigns
    @SoloReigns Рік тому +59

    Cant wait for Donut to financially recover so we can get a next series 😄♥

  • @LuisCastillo-tg6xw
    @LuisCastillo-tg6xw Рік тому +263

    I would love to see the total cost including all the swapped engines

  • @garrette2999
    @garrette2999 10 місяців тому +3

    I'm not sure if Donut has plans for a HiLow season 4, but I think finding two matching rwd cars for turning into weekend drift car that you can still drive on the street. I think two 2000s 4.6l Mustangs or a pair of 98' or 99' LS400s would be awesome to see. I also think a drag car HiLow season would be fun to watch.

    • @zachsmith6279
      @zachsmith6279 Місяць тому

      They basically have that with the 350z’s

  • @benno8597
    @benno8597 Рік тому

    Amazing series love the detail you go in. Just throwig it out there but would love to see you guys do a pimp my ride series just to see how crazy you can get them cars with todays tech

  • @Chris-se6yh
    @Chris-se6yh Рік тому +207

    This one of the most HILow series for sure. Would be great if you guys can make a full break down on how much does these 2 car actually cost you guys.

    • @tannpants9532
      @tannpants9532 Рік тому +5

      Yeah, this series is definitely the most HiLow.

    • @nicscharing
      @nicscharing Рік тому +4

      They literally said how much it costs

    • @HD-yh4fu
      @HD-yh4fu Рік тому +1

      @@nicscharing They're not including all of the blown engines and outside labor, he's asking for all that.

  • @snakerb
    @snakerb Рік тому +199

    The moment I found out hi-low was gonna be Subarus, I knew there’d be a lot of engine replacement happening, and this is coming from a former Subaru owner who intends on getting another one some day.

    • @somerandom1757
      @somerandom1757 Рік тому +4

      Same, I just got rid of my Subaru right before it was going to cost me a fortune in repairs. I'd get another one but I need to convince my wife that the kids don't need any food so I can keep it running.

    • @KL-sd2bw
      @KL-sd2bw Рік тому

      Another engine replacement or WRX?

    • @514aam
      @514aam Рік тому +1

      I just dont get how people blow engines. I have a 14" FXT, I touge the Sh... Out of it, 150k miles not even the CVT has failed, not even a HG...

    • @PongLenis32
      @PongLenis32 Рік тому +1

      @@514aam Former 06 wrx and 11 legacy owner with some notes. 1. CVT will fail around 175k every owner I know has had this happen. 2. They stil havent done an AOS or baffled oil pan and wonder why things are going wrong.

    • @coopers1716
      @coopers1716 Рік тому

      Who hurt you Snaker?

  • @justinguilliams5823
    @justinguilliams5823 Рік тому +1

    @Donutmedia Love you're hi low series, along with many others. That being said I have a suggestion for another hi low build. How about a tow rig build? Maybe some 3/4 ton trucks or something that would totally benefit the Donut shop when the inevitable subie breakdown occurs. Not only that, but it would be an awesome mini series!

  • @courtneyricks500
    @courtneyricks500 Рік тому +1

    More of this please. What a great series.

  • @BamMadness
    @BamMadness Рік тому +311

    This series is amazing. I would consider moving to another bigger platform with huge Hi-Low differences like Mustangs. Mustangs and civics are like the two biggest aftermarket communities for these types of things. Seems to me like a lot less headache for your troubles too.

    • @awgolasplowing
      @awgolasplowing Рік тому +14

      I would say mustang's of the 1999-2004 generation. You can beat the crap out of them and they keep coming back for more. Turbo, supercharger, or nitrous you cant go wrong.
      The range between hi and low is huge too, so you can really show the contrast.
      Great series boys!

    • @XxTECxgamers
      @XxTECxgamers Рік тому +6

      I’m not a Mustang fan myself, but I’d love to see them do a long series with something like the Mustang, I want to see them do Hi & Low with something American Muscle for sure since they have done Toyota, Nissan and Subaru. Something American or even European would be neat to see

    • @pivotman1121
      @pivotman1121 Рік тому

      @@awgolasplowing Cheap government subsidized fun. Thank you 4.6 you will be missed.

    • @LUCASxBlackMechx
      @LUCASxBlackMechx Рік тому

      Just engaging ur ideia. Lets go.

    • @rocker00000
      @rocker00000 Рік тому

      Mustang dragsters!

  • @thatasiandude1351
    @thatasiandude1351 Рік тому +491

    owning a subaru without knowing it flaws is a deathtrap

    • @tracktimevideos5164
      @tracktimevideos5164 Рік тому +35

      Depends on the Subaru. The ej207 engine and 6speed box are bulletproof

    • @rando5673
      @rando5673 Рік тому +20

      @@tracktimevideos5164 Yeah the 207 is literally the best engine Subaru has ever made. I have the EJ20G which is decent but will definitely be getting swapped for a 207 when I have the cash

    • @Qardo
      @Qardo Рік тому +5

      Think they would have been safer getting Gremlins. At least the engines rarely blew up. It was those gas tanks though. Didn't want to get hit in the rear end, hard.

    • @johnjuiceshipper4963
      @johnjuiceshipper4963 Рік тому +35

      The whole car is one big flaw.

    • @luckypennybenny
      @luckypennybenny Рік тому +5

      @@tracktimevideos5164 those things run hot as fuck and once it knocks on cold start it's over. Block is done.

  • @ryanj.7478
    @ryanj.7478 Рік тому +2

    modding used wrxs and being surprised they are having engine problems is the funniest thing ever.

  • @cambridgeecon
    @cambridgeecon 4 місяці тому

    Watching this as a birthday treat to myself. Incredible series. I love the honesty of the crew on how frustrating it was every time something unfortunate occurred. Look back and laugh lads.

  • @dcoy158
    @dcoy158 Рік тому +221

    I’m still thinking you guys should do a money pit series on an old school Honda. You can use the EG hatch that Nolan got for $500. That way you can take your time building up a really nice setup. The cherry on top would be that you don’t need to worry about blowing the engine.

    • @xexecuterxx
      @xexecuterxx Рік тому +4

      the d series means that car is useless and a b or k swap is a big thing compared to turboing a miata

    • @elbertstacy9602
      @elbertstacy9602 Рік тому +2

      J swap it

    • @christianjones3258
      @christianjones3258 Рік тому +7

      @xexecuterxx turbo vitara build is sub$1000 and the d16 would make some serious hps, also a B swap in an EG chasis specifically is really easy so it would be viable if Nolan did single camD and James did Dual cam B

    • @charlesrozell848
      @charlesrozell848 Рік тому +3

      I'm thinking they had something planned from the time they bought it.

    • @jdmrules007
      @jdmrules007 Рік тому +2

      As a bugeye wrx owner......yes

  • @darts747
    @darts747 Рік тому +442

    If this was a normal person's build I'm 100% both cars would have gotten scrapped by now

    • @thewrathofbibby3381
      @thewrathofbibby3381 Рік тому +67

      A normal person would of put a built motor in the 1st time instead of wasting money on second hand ones.

    • @AndrewB23
      @AndrewB23 Рік тому +15

      @@thewrathofbibby3381 or bought an ej207

    • @anusername8350
      @anusername8350 Рік тому +74

      @@thewrathofbibby3381 normal people don’t have built motor money

    • @deathtoming2201
      @deathtoming2201 Рік тому +30

      @@thewrathofbibby3381 they had a built motors and blew that up to.. hmm no wonder break in miles are for a reason drive a brand new car like a race car and watch it not last 5 years without major repairs.

    • @mrblock2013
      @mrblock2013 Рік тому +13

      @@anusername8350 Normal people 100% have money for a built motor. Replacing from a brand new OEM block will cost you $6-7k. A built block only cost another $2k typically. Why wouldnt a normal person save the extra $2k to go built?

  • @Amarmister93
    @Amarmister93 9 місяців тому +3

    I know this was an expensive series, but can’t wait for the next hi low!!!!

  • @CenPapi
    @CenPapi Рік тому +1

    3:02 the pronunciation, if you'd like to know, is Tayn, like rain. This pronunciation comes direct from Tein headquarters via an email to customer service.

  • @patmarz
    @patmarz Рік тому +307

    I miss seeing Aaron in this series! In any series would be lit

    • @El-Burrito
      @El-Burrito Рік тому +13

      I wonder if he's still with Donut

    • @ItsFlipsy531
      @ItsFlipsy531 Рік тому +9

      @@El-Burrito I'm convinced he's moved on or maybe is taking a extended hiatus

    • @JosueHernandez-vf6ch
      @JosueHernandez-vf6ch Рік тому +11

      @@El-Burrito He got a job offer from Car Throttle or something like that

    • @joseeduardo4327
      @joseeduardo4327 Рік тому +1

      Yea aaron was legit

    • @NarwahlGaming
      @NarwahlGaming Рік тому +10

      Aaron is with Motortrend, now.
      He's doing a knock off of 'Dirt Every Day'.

  • @life_of_ritseria2415
    @life_of_ritseria2415 Рік тому +433

    Next Hi/low do drag cars or rally or anything is such a good series, it needs to keep going plzzz

    • @juliovargas7539
      @juliovargas7539 Рік тому +14

      Yes like a pair of evos

    • @singeonjurado473
      @singeonjurado473 Рік тому +5

      That’s what I’ve been saying! Take it to the strip for the next one.

    • @Zardif
      @Zardif Рік тому +3

      Prerunners would be cool.

    • @paulwilliams667
      @paulwilliams667 Рік тому +6

      @@juliovargas7539 Errrm... no please no.
      I like evos, but if we want the series to continue they need more reliable cars than the WRX or Evo. It's already hard enough to build a reliable evo for the street, I don't even want to think how bad a track build would be. Honestly I think an "oddball" car like an SC400 would be really cool to see, especially if they did manual conversions.

    • @luisterrazas8141
      @luisterrazas8141 Рік тому +1

      hear me out...awd drag trucks...or rock crawlers lotta customization there.

  • @leonthalion
    @leonthalion Рік тому

    would be an interesting addition to the Hi vs Low series, perhaps having a pre purchase inspection to be part of the show.
    Not only could it limit some lemons from getting through (requiring engine swaps etc, as in this case), but it would also show the value in pre purchase inspections in general. All the way from top tier comprehensive inspections (where they check literally everything) down to cheap and basic inspections. This would not also show the benefits of having even just a basic pre purchase inspection, as well as the lengths they go to in the more expensive and comprehensive inspections.
    Those exact comprehensive, yet expensive, inspections saved me from buying lemons on two occasions (R34 GTST and ironically, a WRX), both of which had basic inspections and passed with flying colors, where the more expensive services quickly found that in both instances, the vehicles had been in major accidents (R34 had a huge rear end collision, WRX must have been T-boned), however the shops that did the repairs the cars must have been very good, as any visible damage was cleverly hidden in a way that would fool just about anyone.
    They only started suspected something was off when their fancy laser measuring blah blah system picked up slight chassis twisting in both cases (the suspension, arms, toe, camber etc had all been realigned, effectively hiding the damage), to confirm their suspicions they then had a way of testing for weaknesses in the steel body work (don't ask me how) that showed stress points in the exact places you would expect given the accidents they were involved in.
    In the end I found a great bug-eye WRX that I got for a steal, the thing ran flawlessly for 6 years, only had about 450 at the wheels but she was a fun and reliable sleeper.

  • @Thecazx1993
    @Thecazx1993 Рік тому +1

    I have so much fun when I see this videos because they show all the shit we go thru to get our dream cars I love u guys😂

  • @MikeCammack1
    @MikeCammack1 Рік тому +38

    I fee like the next Hi - Lo needs to be a Honda Civic track car. They've gotten a lot of attention on the channel this year. Or some american classic for a drag build!

    • @Eulsam_FZ
      @Eulsam_FZ Рік тому +5

      I'd love to see a drag build HiLow

  • @Fragthis07
    @Fragthis07 Рік тому +176

    Jeremiah seemed so relaxed in that accident

    • @JohnGallagher1998
      @JohnGallagher1998 Рік тому +9

      I know he’s been in wrecks before at least in motor cross. You may never get used to it but you probably learn how to respond.

    • @lefloch9983
      @lefloch9983 Рік тому +27

      Gotta stay loose and calm. If you tighten up, that's how bones start to break

    • @SIRUNOWN
      @SIRUNOWN Рік тому +2

      @Le Floch Sometimes, but holding on tight is the reason I'm still around. Mind you, that was in an 84 Toyota pickup with a bench seat and only *mostly* functional seat belts in a roll-over. In a modern car with airbags and bucket seats, you're probably better off staying loose, less muscle and tissue damage too

    • @elbertstacy9602
      @elbertstacy9602 Рік тому +2

      If you panic it makes it worse

    • @eyemastervideo
      @eyemastervideo Рік тому +1

      Getting off at a racetrack is not the same as falling in a ditch on the roads. But seeing the car behind him have to go off track did get me worried!

  • @captainmikek8695
    @captainmikek8695 Рік тому +1

    Interested what the front strut tower brace would do on stock suspension. I have heard that it is better than most coilover upgrades.
    Whiteline was one I considered.

  • @minimanadam
    @minimanadam Рік тому +1

    I've NEVER seen magic cards and condoms anywhere near each other

  • @migueljaquez501
    @migueljaquez501 Рік тому +67

    i’m calling it now, they are doin civics next season, im all for it

    • @Aydolf
      @Aydolf Рік тому +1

      Yes, EKs for sure. One of them told me when I met him a couple months back.

  • @shady_77
    @shady_77 Рік тому +150

    what car would you buy?
    James: Evo

  • @cliffordgallegos6155
    @cliffordgallegos6155 Рік тому

    This has been the best and most fun auto series I have ever seen. Well done. You have earned a fan.

  • @GR8B8M8kek
    @GR8B8M8kek Рік тому

    I would love to see an Up to Speed or B2B on the Subaru Tribeca SUV. It's interesting because the weight of the car is ridiculous, it has an H6 engine that has a weird design history, and it flopped because of its grille. I have a 2009 Tribeca Limited and it's been great. I spent 3 years living "van life" in this SUV all over the US of A and was easily able to fit a twin size 8" memory foam mattress in it without taking the rear seats out and still had space for the things that van life requires. I love this car and it's history and commercial failure is a good story. Love what you guys do! And yes, I vape Jewel Mint flavor 😂.

  • @LilSticcBoi
    @LilSticcBoi Рік тому +30

    This whole season was unintentionally the best anti-subaru ad ever lmao. Great season tho, can't wait for the next one!

    • @slow0017
      @slow0017 Рік тому +4

      this hi low season makes "subaru reliability" questionable. which it is. and to think a lot of fanboys tried to cover it with oil starvation when they already addressed it and it still went

    • @TheFilmsForDays
      @TheFilmsForDays Рік тому

      @@slow0017 lol no idea what your talking about.

    • @burgerman-nb3cv
      @burgerman-nb3cv Рік тому +5

      @@slow0017 Watch Smeedia.

    • @lefloch9983
      @lefloch9983 Рік тому +3

      @@burgerman-nb3cv You are so angry your favorite car has absolute dog water reliability 😂😂

    • @burgerman-nb3cv
      @burgerman-nb3cv Рік тому +1

      @@lefloch9983 They don't lmao, I own one.

  • @JBuhr
    @JBuhr Рік тому +103

    The editing on this one was so great! I also loved the in depth summary and numbers, I was missing that from the earlier episodes but it was worth having it all together at the end!

  • @347bountyman
    @347bountyman 10 місяців тому

    Just a heads up if you scrape that plywood splitter on the ground the moisture will get inside and swell up the wood. I scraped the one I built in a parking lot and it ruined it.

  • @dylan-nguyen
    @dylan-nguyen Рік тому +2

    I went to an M track day at Sonoma. One of the best experience of my life.

  • @phalicmenace7076
    @phalicmenace7076 Рік тому +52

    "We're no fabricating drama"
    Oh, we know you're living the subie life.

  • @EnglishGamer2019
    @EnglishGamer2019 Рік тому +82

    This is for Low Car and your video editor
    The one eyed headlight
    The Blue wrap
    The DIY route to use parts (remember that low Z had a bottle for an oil catch can and welded diff)
    The Grey Silverback (you guys just happen to come across a silver WRX as low car)
    AND FINALLY, THE MUSIC TO MARK THE END OF YOUR JOURNEY IN THIS SERIES
    All these little bits and details really makes me appreciate all the work you’ve done so far (for the editor) on this channel. Keep it up 👍

  • @yunz5160
    @yunz5160 16 днів тому

    “You won’t believe our luck” I easily believed those engines were going to die before any real testing 😂

  • @TheOnlyDestroDragon
    @TheOnlyDestroDragon Рік тому +1

    Suburu drivers be like "you had the wrong back seat, and the wind direction wasn't correct. That's why the engines were blowing."

  • @andyking3610
    @andyking3610 Рік тому +111

    I like how everyone's in their race suits, and Jeremiah just goes out in his jean jacket. fuck yeah. Did a bald eagle fly beside him the whole lap?

  • @danielsaloka5739
    @danielsaloka5739 Рік тому +379

    Can you guys please make a couple of drag cars for the next one, if you ever get the budget 😂 but that would be dope!

    • @isaacperez8125
      @isaacperez8125 Рік тому +21

      A couple foxbodys would be cool

    • @evilchaosboy
      @evilchaosboy Рік тому +3

      YES!!! Ta hell with the spaghetti track shit! Straight Line, 1320feet, rt's, et's and The Hell peddle thu the floor! \m/

    • @DK.Adventures
      @DK.Adventures Рік тому +11

      Not even a drag fan but they need to at this point

    • @Alpheamus
      @Alpheamus Рік тому +1

      @@evilchaosboy spaghetti track shit sounds like something someone who can't take a corner would say :p

    • @jameskim1505
      @jameskim1505 Рік тому

      Dude James has dodge logo tattoo on his torso literally 😂😂😂

  • @crystalcrush7842
    @crystalcrush7842 8 місяців тому +1

    21:18 hahha jerry just like one kid when they got the highest score

  • @ritzieabrera3161
    @ritzieabrera3161 8 місяців тому

    I love hi/low car series!! More please!!!!