I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come back to watch this video. I love this review, especially the driving impressions. I recently saw a used one, at a dealership, for $36k. They’re getting harder and harder to find, but I can always rewatch this review when I want to see a good one.
I loved watching this video for the first time never ever thought id get to own one i got a 2013 wrx hatchback pearl white love coming back to this video
such a cool car and awesome review!!! its always been my dream to own this exact model of the STI. the color is perfect as well. The excitement that you got when acclerating made me want one even more!!!! great job dude!
I have the exact same car, and I also was complaining about the tires noise. It is due to those Dunlop SP crap they install stock on the car. I upgraded to Potenzas RE760 and the noise is gone. Thank god
If Subaru America won't run in your door now and parks the latest WRX and STI in your backyard, with full gas tanks and at least a week to spend time driving them, Matt...Aaahh, you know what I think :D Superb review, buddy !
You people need to stop commenting on his weight- just because he's a smaller guy doesn't mean his argument for loose seats is invalid. Plenty of people share his body type, and he really proves that a one-size seat never really fits all. I think it would be a nice idea if performance cars offered large and small seats as an option instead of just one.
frankly at that price range Subaru is cheating their customers it's just a 2.5 5 door with AWD with a turbo with cheap interior that's only worth high 27-32k at best, you'd be better off buying a Golf R same price range and about the same performance way better interior, remember your going to be living with this thing
crazy how these are so rare now i wish subaru would have brought hatch back one more and refreshed interior and hes rite about japan having great seats i love the sti hatch i still want one today
Great job describing the exterior and interior of the car. I like the way you describe the cars better than other people. Keep it up bro! I still can't decide both Sti and Evo are awesome.
Thanks for the review. Will be looking at STis next year. Should be able to get one more year out of my 03 WRX (160K miles but the trans is starting to slip a bit). Love how excited you get during the review when opening up the throttle lol. Very cool
I've been watching all of your reviews, and I can see the improvement in your reviews and your brz updates even from last year. The instrumental intro was a cool touch too! Keep up the good work!
You know what Matt, your right about the steering, I drove the same year STI Wagon of my friend's and got back in my 13 Legacy and my car had a heavier feel to it, I have a 13 3.6 R
Gary, omg you just told me im stupid? your original smartass comment literally said "pretty sure his waist size doesn't have anything to do with his weight" then you replied to buddy and said "I know that weight increases ones waist size" and then u dare reply again and say "the man we are talking about is not fat at all, so why bring more weight into this conversation?" more weight would make him wider and it would allow him to appreciate the bolstering. and to rebuttle your 1/2 ass bone structure escape the difference between size 30 and 32 is what you ate that day. I cant even comprehend your bone structure argument, do u think people with smaller frames cant ever grow wider or gain weight? ever see someone 5'2 weighing 150lbs? they probably wear much larger pants than someone 5'2 weighing 130 or even 140bs. well, I hate to break it to you but its not because of their bones! every person I have ever met in my life who was fat and got skinny (only a few) had slim hips after they lost the weight, it wasnt like "well looks like im stuck wearin these size 52's because of my big ol hips." you must have this fucked up idea in ur head where every baby born is pulled out of each mother differently because they have their own crazy portioned "bone structure" that is different than any others, " hold on margaret little jimmy's hips are really wide we're gonna have to pull him out sideways." sorry to tell you they dont some may be larger than others but thats about it. do diapers come by waist size? no they go by age because every human bone structure is the fucking same! Am I the only one who is astounded by your own stupidity?
Great review! I prefer the hatch over the sedan as far as looks goes. Too bad this one didn't have an aftermarket exhaust but cool to know it's got some serious power.
Maybe the STI was faster because it was "stage 1" considering that it has overlays on it he may have also modded it. The previous owner may have gotten stage 1 because you don't need any supporting mods for it. Awesome Review though!
I really enjoy your reviews . Wrx/sti is the car I've always wanted. Just sucks I have to wait to get one since I just purchase a brand fiesta st last fall. Give me couple of years and I will be purchasing one eventually .
Exactly why I'm saving up more money and going 2015 or newer. Turning is quicker, interior is so much nicer including actual sporty seats, and still very close to the 2014 sti price. If not the same price.
great review matt! have to agree with you that the car does grown in you for a short time and come from a guy used to hate wrx/sti. Sadly not owning the sti but wrx is fun enough for daily commute.
come on subaru! give this man a new wrx to review. but the biggest thing thats always bothered me about the sti is that it just feels too cheap for 35k
Nice review Matt. I got a question. In your last Wrx review, you thought it actually pulled harder than the Sti(4 door) itself, which I would agree. Now compared to the Evo 10 that you reviewed, which you mostly praised for its handling , do you think the Wrx pulls harder , equal or little less than the Evo as well?
I wonder if it had an accessport tune on it. He did say it felt abnormally quick (a stock 11-14 WRX is just as fast in a straight line as an STI, they were very underrated)
does harrison auto ever thank you for helping sell a car when you review? if i was in the market for a new car and was near your area i would definitely go there and tell them i bought it thanks to them lending it to you and reviewing it
As far as I know, no one has actually bought a car off of them because of my reviews yet. I'm very thankful to them for being so kind to allow me to drive their cars.
Nice cameral work at the beginning. As I watch this there have been 6412 views 359 thumbs up, and one thumbs down. I bet that was just some kid who had to be negative. Getawayer is right, you deserve more and better cars to review.
You are keep saying that the steering rack is way too light, you even mentioned in your 2011 sti review. try punting in auto minus mode and it will stiffen the steering wheel tremendously
subaruwrxfan What would you choose a 2011 Subaru WRX or a 2006 Hawkeye STI? Both are around the same price in my area, and I have to make a decision soon! lol
Hey subaruwrxfan I am looking at a 2009 sti hatch and you were saying how the handling isn't that great. The one i am looking at has coilovers, so the only thing i would need are the front/rear sway bars? thanks!
Best car. Best model. Best color. STI!!! Great video man.
LOL people can change a lot over three short years
My, how things have changed for ya EE. 😂
6 years, damn
You claim these things yet you sold yours shortly * after… sus…
*three years later*
It all goes down in every video when......"let's just go down this back road here" lol
For me, it goes down as soon as he says, "What's up everyone?! Subarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!"
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come back to watch this video. I love this review, especially the driving impressions. I recently saw a used one, at a dealership, for $36k. They’re getting harder and harder to find, but I can always rewatch this review when I want to see a good one.
This is literally the exact car I've wanted for awhile. Great review, hope subaru brings the hatch back in the future
still havent :(
It ain't happenin bro 😭
8 years later these are still holding there value!
Love going back and watching these reviews
I own a 2013 STI Hatch in 2018 and still in love with it! I'm kind of waiting for a new hatchback version, like a lot of Subaru fans i guess.
Coach everyone is waiting on a new hatch.. it’s so beautiful, 1000x better than the 2019 wrx
How has the car been reliability wise? How many miles do you have? I'm seriously considering a WRX as replacement for my Kia Cadenza.
@@coflyer2949 same here im looking at this or an e92 m3 or 1le camaro😕😕
@@eastoakland-S65feen yeah, these things are so expensive where I live tho.. cause everyone wants one lol.
@@coflyer2949 I bought my hatch in October and ive had zero issues. Find a 1 owner, stock WRX/STi and you'll be fine dude!
The electronic music in the old intros absolutely SLAPS and I love it. Vintage wrxfan reviews have mad good vibes.
12:50 - :55 .The whole review in 5 secs.
Matt "mustang" Moran
I loved watching this video for the first time never ever thought id get to own one i got a 2013 wrx hatchback pearl white love coming back to this video
I just picked up a wrx 2013 in the blue color he drives. The white is super clean!
such a cool car and awesome review!!! its always been my dream to own this exact model of the STI. the color is perfect as well. The excitement that you got when acclerating made me want one even more!!!! great job dude!
Nice review again Matt! You are getting better and better at it!
right, i even watch his reviews of cars i dont like
iv wached this review so many times , like 7 i think and love the way you explained everything. thank you subaruwrxfan!!!!!
Great job on the intro! It really shows how much work and dedication you put into the channel when you make intros and videos like this.
I have the exact same car, and I also was complaining about the tires noise. It is due to those Dunlop SP crap they install stock on the car. I upgraded to Potenzas RE760 and the noise is gone. Thank god
That giggle when you floor it lmao!
We need more old school reviews like these Matt. These are great
really, really good intro :)
5 door sti fo dayz
Thank you!
@@MattMaranMotoring would you rather have this car or the gti?
@@BigbirdJohnson this car.
If Subaru America won't run in your door now and parks the latest WRX and STI in your backyard, with full gas tanks and at least a week to spend time driving them, Matt...Aaahh, you know what I think :D Superb review, buddy !
Thank you Guido! Yeah, I'm really hoping Subaru decides to let me review a 2015 WRX and STI eventually!
I saw this video 3 years ago. And a year later I got mine.
Bahahahah his reaction @ 12:54
oakleyfan98 i
im getting a 13 sti hatch this coming week and i am super exited. what a cool car.
You people need to stop commenting on his weight- just because he's a smaller guy doesn't mean his argument for loose seats is invalid. Plenty of people share his body type, and he really proves that a one-size seat never really fits all. I think it would be a nice idea if performance cars offered large and small seats as an option instead of just one.
The reaction you had with the 350z takes the cake you actually want to buy it !
Always captivating reviews....you are a UA-cam star !
I just ordered 2015 sti and now I really want this hatchback . Damn it!😭
Can't wait for a review of the 2015 WRX STI.
frankly at that price range Subaru is cheating their customers it's just a 2.5 5 door with AWD with a turbo with cheap interior that's only worth high 27-32k at best, you'd be better off buying a Golf R same price range and about the same performance way better interior, remember your going to be living with this thing
crazy how these are so rare now i wish subaru would have brought hatch back one more and refreshed interior and hes rite about japan having great seats i love the sti hatch i still want one today
Great job describing the exterior and interior of the car. I like the way you describe the cars better than other people. Keep it up bro! I still can't decide both Sti and Evo are awesome.
im sorry but evo life man..
but sti makes a good daily..
LOVE these reviews wrxfan! Especially the intro + music! Very professional quality!
I just love the STI hatchback...would rather get a second hand hatch than a new sedan even, I just love the compact look...
Absolutly love your reviews , i always move on to your ' whhhooo hooooo 'recation , then watch the begining afterwards. ...
Thanks for the review. Will be looking at STis next year. Should be able to get one more year out of my 03 WRX (160K miles but the trans is starting to slip a bit). Love how excited you get during the review when opening up the throttle lol. Very cool
I WAS WONDERING IF YOU WOULD EVER DO THIS REVIEW
I've been watching all of your reviews, and I can see the improvement in your reviews and your brz updates even from last year. The instrumental intro was a cool touch too! Keep up the good work!
@ 12:55
I need to make that into a GIF. lol
Nice review!!
I like the STi sedan better than the hatch look. Both great cars tho. Nice review.
You know what Matt, your right about the steering, I drove the same year STI Wagon of my friend's and got back in my 13 Legacy and my car had a heavier feel to it, I have a 13 3.6 R
dude, when you weigh 130lbs EVERY SEAT is going to feel too big...eat a fckin burger m8
Gary, omg you just told me im stupid? your original smartass comment literally said "pretty sure his waist size doesn't have anything to do with his weight" then you replied to buddy and said "I know that weight increases ones waist size" and then u dare reply again and say "the man we are talking about is not fat at all, so why bring more weight into this conversation?"
more weight would make him wider and it would allow him to appreciate the bolstering.
and to rebuttle your 1/2 ass bone structure escape the difference between size 30 and 32 is what you ate that day.
I cant even comprehend your bone structure argument, do u think people with smaller frames cant ever grow wider or gain weight?
ever see someone 5'2 weighing 150lbs? they probably wear much larger pants than someone 5'2 weighing 130 or even 140bs.
well, I hate to break it to you but its not because of their bones!
every person I have ever met in my life who was fat and got skinny (only a few) had slim hips after they lost the weight, it wasnt like "well looks like im stuck wearin these size 52's because of my big ol hips."
you must have this fucked up idea in ur head where every baby born is pulled out of each mother differently because they have their own crazy portioned "bone structure" that is different than any others, " hold on margaret little jimmy's hips are really wide we're gonna have to pull him out sideways." sorry to tell you they dont some may be larger than others but thats about it. do diapers come by waist size? no they go by age because every human bone structure is the fucking same!
Am I the only one who is astounded by your own stupidity?
XBLHAX holy shit you need to get laid
+The Iron Rage the evo10 seats are great I was disappointed in these version sti seats they could have been better
he better be healthy to make other reviews videos
Ajahah funny answers over here
When I graduate from university this summer I’m buying this car
Great review! I prefer the hatch over the sedan as far as looks goes. Too bad this one didn't have an aftermarket exhaust but cool to know it's got some serious power.
I don't need screens nor conectivity nor lane assist but I do like leather and especially sunroof
Come to Oklahoma and review my 06 WRX. Trust me, worth your time ;) (500whp). Great reviews man, keep them coming!
can't wait till you review the 2015 wrx and sti!
Just something I have noticed the sti hatchback sell for around 15k in my area
7: 50 Face after missing owning a turbo subaru (last he had was an RS) for very long time xD
i like this guy giggles, "hellooo!" lol
Maybe the STI was faster because it was "stage 1" considering that it has overlays on it he may have also modded it. The previous owner may have gotten stage 1 because you don't need any supporting mods for it. Awesome Review though!
I really enjoy your reviews . Wrx/sti is the car I've always wanted. Just sucks I have to wait to get one since I just purchase a brand fiesta st last fall. Give me couple of years and I will be purchasing one eventually .
Wish my 2012 had those taillight overlays! They look good. :)
Shame there's no 2015 hatch.
I like the use of dubstep
subaruwrxfan
Exactly why I'm saving up more money and going 2015 or newer. Turning is quicker, interior is so much nicer including actual sporty seats, and still very close to the 2014 sti price. If not the same price.
Yea but the car looks like a hyundai elantra with a wing lol
I love when you turn onto a back road
Not because I own an Evo 8, but I'd take a 2006 Evo 9 over a newer STI...Love the STI but the 2015 seems underpowered and looks like an EVO X
great review matt! have to agree with you that the car does grown in you for a short time and come from a guy used to hate wrx/sti. Sadly not owning the sti but wrx is fun enough for daily commute.
If I'm not mistaken the hard plastic trim and panels are used for weight saving...
and because they make alot of those so they dont want to use any metal and stuff
I still want one!!
I want to get a subie but I don't know what year to get I really liked the 05 wrx sti but for the price I'd rather buy a newer car
HELLLLLOO! Amazing vid like always! Really loving all the content, YOU KEEP MAKING VIDS I'LL KEEP WATCHING 'EM!!!
come on subaru! give this man a new wrx to review. but the biggest thing thats always bothered me about the sti is that it just feels too cheap for 35k
I love watching your reviews, Good intro. Also brilliant content! That sti is sick!?
True. The rattles in my 13 wrx drove me insane lol
12:55 i can't blame him at all for reacting like that. similar to how i felt when i drove a lancer ralliart for the first time
Practicality and speed, and speed in bad weather, what more could you want! Well maybe a nicer interior but it's not a bad price.
Matt got into EDM lol
Sick intro man, you really inspired me to make my own videos, tomorrow I review a Dodge Challenger HEMI, excited
Which year model for the hatchbacks are better? 2011, 2012, 2013 or 2014?
Awesome video, sure wish SOA would keep making them!
Nice Review Matt. Did you ever change the SI-Drive to Sport Sharp? If you haven't, you definitely need to. It's a whole different animal!
What does that acceleration feel like compared to a Golf R?
Really good review. I just find it funny how your name is WRXfan, but you talk down on all of the subarus you review lmao. No offense.
he's honest he's not wrong seats can be better interior isnt great and Mitsubishi made great seats for evo 10
He’s a Subaru fan not a subaru kiss ass he’s honest and blunt. No car is perfect.
Nice review Matt. I got a question. In your last Wrx review, you thought it actually pulled harder than the Sti(4 door) itself, which I would agree. Now compared to the Evo 10 that you reviewed, which you mostly praised for its handling , do you think the Wrx pulls harder , equal or little less than the Evo as well?
I wonder if it had an accessport tune on it. He did say it felt abnormally quick (a stock 11-14 WRX is just as fast in a straight line as an STI, they were very underrated)
That STI definitely seemed tuned. Will definitely add 30-50hp.
does harrison auto ever thank you for helping sell a car when you review? if i was in the market for a new car and was near your area i would definitely go there and tell them i bought it thanks to them lending it to you and reviewing it
As far as I know, no one has actually bought a car off of them because of my reviews yet. I'm very thankful to them for being so kind to allow me to drive their cars.
Your reaction to the power lol 🙈❤️. Great review, thank you 👍🏻
Nice cameral work at the beginning. As I watch this there have been 6412 views 359 thumbs up, and one thumbs down. I bet that was just some kid who had to be negative. Getawayer is right, you deserve more and better cars to review.
you took the lower end model and then you complaint about cheap plastics?
Gosh by far the sexiest sti
Sexier than the Hawkeye STI?
The funny thing is he says the car feels cheap but he wears the same shoes every video so put two and two together....
BW PRANKS you only need 2 pairs of shoes: Cowboyboots and trainers
Yeah but those flares...you forget all about the bumpy ride when you step out of it. And it's blue like the BRZ!
Wow I think this sti already sold
oh I love the STI! great review man:) i would love to see your review of the new Jaguar F-type
Review a Nissan Z car, whether it be a 350z or 370z doesn't matter they're both good.
Yea I'm really looking forward to a 350z & G35 coupe review. :) He's been trying to find one for the longest time, hopefully he finds one this year.
all i hear from my hatch is the rumble, no rattles or anything. but good review!
subaruwrxfan you should sell your BRZ and get one of these!
You are keep saying that the steering rack is way too light, you even mentioned in your 2011 sti review. try punting in auto minus mode and it will stiffen the steering wheel tremendously
Love the Review! Can you review Toyota Corolla T Sport if you have a chance, i will be very thankful
They dont have a Corolla T Sport in the US
Hey great review I've watched all of them! If you get the opportunity the 2015 wrx would be awesome!
Nice editing dude!!
His focus st review would be the closest until he posts a mazdadpeed3
As soon as he starts the car up his whole mood changes lol
subaruwrxfan What would you choose a 2011 Subaru WRX or a 2006 Hawkeye STI? Both are around the same price in my area, and I have to make a decision soon! lol
I love this car
I still have mine w/ 18,800 miles. Only driven on weekends.
Thats boring.
@@bigoneish haha I know. I need to drive it more
Hey subaruwrxfan I am looking at a 2009 sti hatch and you were saying how the handling isn't that great. The one i am looking at has coilovers, so the only thing i would need are the front/rear sway bars? thanks!
Thanks for the honest review! Can't wait to get behind a new Subbie!
Review summary: this sucks, that sucks, too light but i LOVE it.
Car may be stock, but it seems like it has a more aggressive tune.
Always check the down pipe by the turbo and boost solenoid to sew if it's stock be some look it but arent