Is the 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 the ULTIMATE Subaru to BUY?
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- The STI S209 is one of the MOST RARE Subarus ever made, with just 209 being produced for the USA only. Under the hood there have been some updates to the 2.5L flat-4 engine which now produces 341 HP & still mated to a 6-speed transmission. The S209's exterior has many unique and special one-off pieces that provide extra performance. On the inside you will find a custom interior that sets this STI apart from any other. Should I begin my search and track down a 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 to BUY?
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After test driving a wrx last saturday, I instantly fell in love and decided to join the subie family with a 2020 wrx limited. Thank you Joe for the inspiration!
That is so wonderful of you to say! I a so glad that I could be part of the whole experience with you.
Congratulations man, very nice car.
@@wbwayne8887 That is so very nice of you to say.
@@RaitisRides
It was said with envy.
Thank you guys so much, she puts a smile on my face every single day!
Joe treats this car like its a ferrari. It shows his appreciation to craftsmanship and how much he lile Subaru's
Thanks Colby for saying that! I really do love all cars but Subarus have a special place.
Joe loves Subarus more than his wife 😀
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I just love it when the half of channels videos is all about Subaru wrx Sti
I don't know if I would say that. I do know that I have a large Subaru following.
I love how you say “Zonk” for things you don’t like lol
Thanks for saying that1
Raiti's Rides your very welcome! I love all your videos!
I love your passion man, seriously.
Thanks for saying that! I love being able to share it with you!
Dude I have to admit. Watching your videos is what pushed me to move forward with purchasing my 2020 STI. Days leading up to delivery I watched your reviews on the car. More and more I got excited. But nothing could prepare me FOR what this beast looks like in person and how it drives. It’s a whole other animal. (I’m coming from a 2012 WRX) Super glad I went all in to get my dream car! Keep up the reviews man. Cheers
This might be the best review on S209 that I have seen. Great job Joe!
That really means a lot! Thank you for saying that!
I'm in love with that S209 wow. So beautiful.
I bought a Infiniti QX60 2018 new. But believe me the S209 is one of my dream car. Like GT2 RS MR too
I am so glad that I could share it with you!
Raiti's videos are the most comprehensive you'll find. Non-condescending, passionate, informative and fair. Every RR video I watch makes me want to buy that car!
I picked up a 2018 Limited STI recently and your channel was a huge help, I can't wait to see the 2021 as I might try and trade up for that already haha
That is so awesome to hear! I really appreciate your support and I am so glad that I can share this with you!
I just put the $5000 deposit for one and I’m first on the list to get on at one the Subaru dealerships in Florida! Can’t wait they say it will be here before Christmas!!!! S209 for the win!!!!
You are going to love it!
SCORE!!!! Congrats!!
Your lucky because here in California it's first come first serve. They wouldn't even take a deposit from me.
Great reviews, keep them up. Sweet s209. I’ve got a 2019 sti and for the price, I love what I got. But 65k it’s simply a collectors car, keep it, drive very little, store it. Blasphemy I know but less than 10k of safe not extreme mods and I’ve got the best rally/street car for the money. Cheers 🍻
Thanks for the compliment! I totally understand where you are coming from!
I love your videos Joe, so glad you got to show us an S209. I really enjoyed this one 😭
That really means so much! Thank you for letting me share it with you!
Looks awesome. As an owner of a 2016 Sti, I really struggle with the thought of paying twice as much for a very similar car. That said, I'm glad they actually produced such a car, it's an epic tribute to the last EJ257!
I totally agree with you!
The cost is so high thanks to government process of getting this thing approved for sale here. Even then Subaru might just break even in the end on this car. You can thank our ridiculous process of getting a car approved for sale in the us for the high price tag.
@@josephfrenchmusic not true. Smodels sell for even more in the homeland of the rising son...we're so very lucky to get this before Toyota takeover
Auto MoJoe Well be thankful that you don’t live in Australia...The price of cars here is ridiculous, due to Government charges...$60k for a regular STI
Oh I know it’s even worse in both of your respective countries which sucks. Just explaining why it’s so much more over the base sti here in the states.
Saw this car at the NYIAS in '19 and knew I had to have it (for all of the reasons Joe shared above). Drove it home this past Sunday. Spring cannot come fast enough
Congrats Elaine! What color did you go with?
@@RaitisRides World Rally Blue - # 12/209 : )
K Y, that's the plan - thanks!
The love for Subaru’s on the channel is insane ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Eddie for letting me share it with you!
This video/car has my palms sweating....words can’t describe this car. Blessed to own my 19 WRX. Great video!
I know how you feel Jay! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Idk not at what dealers are marking them up at! I hear they are asking $10-15K over MSRP! So $75-80K! No thanks! Rather get a GT500 or 350R!
If you look there are dealerships not marking them up. They two cars you mentioned have markup as well at some dealers.
in australia there asking $90k for one lol
AznPitbull 23 ya that’s a hard pass.
There is ONLY 209 being produced. Its rare.
M2 CS territory with that price
Hey mate :) Cheers for this review, although in oz we will never be able to purchase this unit, its really cool to get a nice review from a true sti enthusiast!
Thanks that really means a lot!
Your excitement forwards this vehicle makes me happy!
Thanks Andres for letting me share it with you!
That is definitely a curvy road car for me! I’m buying a shot to win that one. What a build. Thanks for the review it was excellent.
Thanks Dave for saying that!
I have #064. It is a straight line beast as well. The short gearing is addicting. Makes an M2C seem a little sluggish.
This video set a record for the number of “wow’s”.😂 You needed your towel for this one Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼🇺🇸
L S thank god I had it!
Raiti's Rides 👍🏻😂
L S 😊💙
Owen Wilson says wow
You know you're a true driving enthusiast when you want to own all the fun cars!
Yes sir! I wish I could have them all!
Yes sir! I wish I could have them all!
As a subie fanboy I love the enthusiasm, I see myself being as enthusiastic as he is
One update -the Subaru WRX STI tc380 - a very limited run of 50, tuned to Japan rally driver Toshiko Arai's specs made 380 bhp! But it was produced by FujiSubaru! Used a lot of HKS parts.
I knew there had to be one that I was missing! Thanks for that update! I really appreciate you sharing and tuning in!
@@RaitisRides And don't forget the Subaru South Africa WRX STI Diamond Edition - 249 bhp. But has that awful Hi Viz Yellow lower body kit.
@@s208richard8 but Diamond is an aftermarket production thought. Not fuji like the others. Same turbo tho!!!
Man would this thing be a hoot on the Streets of Willow, crazy fun. Thanks for sharing Joe!
You can say that again! It was my pleasure!
Wow if I had 60 some odd grand laying around I’d buy one of these in a heartbeat! I think the nearly double cost is well worth the subtle tweaks and especially the exclusivity and specialness to own 1 of only 209 cars. And I’ve always loved when you get a special car that’s AWESOME only to car enthusiasts. Like to the average person they think “this is just another basic Subaru. Who cares...” but a petrol head; especially a Subaru fanboy flips tf out and goes “OMFG I can’t believe I’m looking at a fucking S209 in person!!!!” It’s a low key badass car yah know
Great points Johnny!
If i had the money i would buy it in a heartbeat
I know how you feel!
The S209 sounds like a homologous build for an upcoming race season for a prototype production based class somewhere in the world.
Yes without hesitation
You are awesome Omar.
Fantastic car, I just dont like the style how they attached the widebody parts. Looks like tuning parts, not factory. So sad, that we dont get those special editions in Europe :(
This is so very true.
Bronze wheels are so cool. We need more wheel choices on cars aside from black and chrome/silver.
You can tell, Joe’s entire time changes when he’s talking about a car that he’s seriously thinking about owning. It’s beautiful stuff. My take, Subaru special editions don’t feel special enough anymore to be worth their price increases, the value just isn’t there as a daily driver kinda guy. Subaru knows that their competition fade in and out with the seasons in the niche Performance Family Sedan market so you can see on many dealerships, WRX STi’s with ridiculous markups that are just unjustified. They know that only a special kind of buyer or sucker will look for this special kinda car and do anything to get you to pay more. How a used older Subaru costs more than the MSRP of a new one is mind boggling, that’s a brand wide zonk. However, you get yourself a fair price and you find an honest dealership, you may have yourself a winner Joe.
Dreamy unreal
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one. I always enjoy reading your perspective!
Yes sir!
Well stated. This car will go down in history books...but it will take over 365 to find buyers for all209
You're a natural when driving that S209 Joe! This is why I went from an RS to a Subie. Inspiration. I just need to start buying some merch.
If anyone still questions the price of this car after watching your in depth review, then I don’t think they’ll ever understand. Great review! I could watch these all day.
That really means so much!
dude I watch every single review on this s209 .yours is the best .your indeep info here is golden .thank you :}
I was expecting 35k if ur budget is 60k
Rs3 amg a45 m2 competition are the best options.......
I would go for manual m2 comp
Those cars you mention are nice but STI is better and will last waaay longer..reliable and wont cost you an Arm n leg to fix.. everybody wants a german car until that warranty expires..ill pass.
@@motorcycleartist
Lol at 60k u can get
veloster n for 30k
Type r 35k
U can even het a used nissan gtr with that money.........
60k for car that used to be just 30k is stupid
@@MonicaHolly143 Subaru lost their mind..60k is a bit much but remember these are limited.only 209 are made..u can get the reg model at 42k..like i said Monica you have to know the history of these Rally cars..they are legendary..its about the history.and theyre very reliable..I thought about getting an s3 Audi..n trust me the STI is a muchhhhh bettter car..the Audi is prettier n will turn more heads..velosters looks hideous to me..ill pass.
@@motorcycleartist lol dont care if this is limited edition for this kind of car segment who cares if ir car is only has 200 units??
My point is 60k is a lot when other faster and better cars are out there u can even get a supra for 60k
@@MonicaHolly143 The Supra is slower than the S209, according to Car & Driver.
11:30 all those changes for just 10% more power. Wow.
Just purchased my first WRX STI thanks to the reviews on this channel for the 2018 model! I also got to see one of the S209’s up close and personal and lemme tell you if I had 65K....
Joe and more subi content .Made my day 💯
edit:I comment before even watching it all.YES you must get this Joe!!! you have a classic already imagine this one !
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
i love your review. i like how you appreciate this car. super awesome
Love your cameras set up when you test drive. Very nice.
Awesome! If you want something special that’s in limited numbers you have to pay to play. Nice job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
You are so on it Larry!
I just love your reviews bro! STI all day! S209, someday!
This is for the people who know and respect. Maybe the last drivers car. I am worried that this might be the goodbye for the STI badge
You are so right about that!
Love this car!!! Can you please do a comparison to your type RA...would like to know the details and how close they are in comparison...thanks for this video and keep up the great work 👍🏽
So the carbon kiber roof lowers the center of gravity by 2mm, which is less than the thickness of my wetsuit lmfao
It's nice, but I don't think worth it for that price.
I can totally understand where you are coming from.
It is worth it. Incredible fun on the road. Now I just need some snow!
Joe's STI trade-in announcement in 5, 4, 3, 2.... I'd really like to pick up a [used] STI, but the ride quality for a daily scares the shit outta me. I've just started digging into what makes for a good suspension parts replacement to calm down the ride just enough to eat the bumps and retain street road cornering.
You are awesome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I hope you can find the right combo.
Raitis this was awesome video and thank you so much for sharing this amazing S209. I would have to go and get this as soon it is out.
I am so glad that you like this one!
Beautiful! Love the look of the front end with the canards! Would love to have a body kit option to do something similar for the STi. Great vid man!
Joe, when you bought your RA I commented that I’ve never been more jealous.
I lied. I’ve never been more jealous of you standing next to that STI 😂
At least I get to share it with you!
Any track reviews on this s209? I would love to see a comparo with focus rs and golf r nice vid joe !!!
I totally agree with you Chris! I want to see those as well!
I assure you it neither can touch FoRS on a fuel tune=dunson!
This car is a work of art and enthusiast should be grateful in a world of forcing electric cars. We get something like this still.
I want to buy one of these so bad if one shows up within the next 200 miles of me I will buy one for sure
You will love it Will!
For a Subaru is high priced but Subaru is losing money on every one it sells. It cost tremendous amount of money to certify the car for the USA through the NHTSA since is considered from STI as another manufacturer. The car is enough different in front and other structure needs to pass it's own crash and safety testing. This is halo car to draw us all into the dealer but to sell us other cars. After all 209 cars and so many who would want one. Subaru should be commended doing this in any case. Thanks for sharing Joe!!
I totally agree with you!
As a man whose struggling on getting 2000 for a down payment, I say heck yea full raiti send for me. Be a UA-cam icon with a rare car
Thanks brother! Trust me I've been there! I really appreciate your support!
On a 30k car 2grand is nothing,It would be better to keep that 2k
It's a gamble... financially. The next gen could be so much better that these are forgotten about and lose their value... OR, it won't and this is coveted as the must have STI and retains it's value.
OR, you can get one and enjoy the heck out of it and not care about anything else. The price for exclusivity is steep with this one though.
Love the Subaru content!We know the new STI,WRX design is already in!Hopefully we'll get to see some spy shots
I can't wait Daniel!
Best review of the S209 to date......good job Joe!
I think what they did with this car is absolutely awesome...it is a very, very special car. But the extremely high price and extremely low production numbers means very few will ever experience it, myself included.
Very well said!
Great review great car, but for the money I would go with a Mustang or a Corvette.
I totally understand that! Thank you for the compliment!
Typical old guy
Update to my previous post here. Was getting my 2019 sti oil change at the dealer and guess what........ they had a s209 in world rally blue on the floor. Number 11 of 209 to be exact. Crazy beautiful car in person. Had to wipe off the drool when I left. 64k sticker and that’s what they wanted for it. Was I wanting to trade up? Ya, a bit I must say. Did I? No.
Anyway crazy nice in person. Jealous of who gets one. Worth 64k...... still a collectors car imho. But yes worth it.
My fav Subaru. If only I was rich to afford it. 😍
I am glad that I could share it with you!
Love cars and love cars. I corrently own a 2017 STI and I loved it. My question is, "Dream Giveaway" the real deal or should I worry about buying tickets and supporting them. Sorry for the straight forward question.
Nice that they let you beat on the s209 before they sell it
Nice car. Watching your Subaru wrx sti I end up getting a wrx sti. I got the wrx sti almost 2 years ago Ahhh why I didn't wait for this. Well 2 years ago we didn't know S line was coming to US.
Joe you truly love this car.
Yeah I guess you can say that! LOL
One HOT Beast !
I just got #47/209, am keeping it in the Garage 🤫🤫
It's so nice! I love those gold wheels! That's awesome that you were able to drive it!
Thanks I am so glad that you liked this one. Is frank going to get one?
Great videos Joe. The S209 STI is truly awesome 👍.
Thanks Paul! It really is super special!
@@RaitisRides I know you are so lucky to do that. How is your Type RA doing? Good I hope. If you get your hands on a S209. Wow. Take care brotha.
I like your last sentence: I really want to bring to my garage!
It’s like an STI on steroids I love it Joe . Wow Wow wow
MSRP is 65k with dealership markups to 70k. I'd rather just buy a brand new sti to put away and a brand new wrx to daily. I cannot justify shelling out that much for an sti. i mean it still has a slower time on the nurburgring than a simple CTR
The car hasn't been run at the Nurburgring.
This particular edition will massacre the CTR. It has even more grip than the CTR, which is quite an achievement.
The one being received by Subaru dealer in Seminole County [where I buy my cars] is being sold to RA owner who will sell the RA through the dealer.
Oh wow! Thanks for that info Donnie!
Good luck to everyone whobis currently trying to score one of these. I’m currently on 6 dealership lists. They originally said 15k over sticker but the last email I received is now up to $96,500 plus fees 😵. If I’m lucky enough to get that call I’ll have to pass at that price😢
If you live in Arizona or willing to buy from out of State there is a dealer selling on at MSRP.
Good luck.
@Raiti'srides Thanks for the heads up🤗. Do you have a Dealership name?
@@wbwayne8887 yes sir!
@@hapiwifeNmom9890 Gracie Subaru
Great video! You deserve the S209!!!
That is so awesome of you to say!
This guy made me excited to buy sti
I get it !! what you’re saying when You own The type RA The S209 is the ultimate STI my next one is the S209 still gonna keep my RA !!!
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
That S209 is pretty badass
So much subie content recently I love everything about it ❤️ 😍
I am so glad that i can do that for you!
What about the south African exclusive wrx sti diamond edition. Its a 350hp 350tq stock from subaru, would love a comparison between s209 vs diamond.
That would be fun!
Joe is a type of a guy who talks about Porsche 911 and shows us Subaru Impreza
The seats in the s208 are so much cooler 😂😭
I'm looking to buy a Subaru...is it worth it to risk the ring gland failure and get the sti or better off adding power to the wrx to match the power out put of the STI
When you buy a STI there is more to . it than just the extra power. Watch this comparison I did:
ua-cam.com/video/A_w025I84eA/v-deo.html
@@RaitisRides I think I've watched almost all your videos.👍 and I know there are many more wonderful features that are in the STI VS the WRX but My main concern is power as I spend more time running the quarter mile.
STi holds residual value 10k$ over wrx consistently since 05 which is the price margin @ nuevo!...use your common sense. Drive it hard in the power band and youll never have ring failure caused from lugging under 2.5rrmp +boost. These are heritage rally cars and are designed to be driven accordingly
@@ChupaLeche I couldn't care less about resale value. I don't build racecars with resale in mind. I'm more or less worried about the known issues with the EJ motors. So far I haven't heard anything other than weaker rods in the FA motors when making over 500wheel. The Ringglands appears to be fail from high heat and lean motor...not sure where you were going with the "use common sense" part of your comment. I don't know a great deal about these motor as all my race cars are domestic motors. Hence the reason I was asking Joe about what he's heard from all the guys he's been dealing with. Thanks for your responce. I'll take as a grain of salt.
@@jamnremoval869 clearly youre stuck on my first sentence... See past the narrow field of vision. You said subaru not race car. The point was the STi comes with 10k(new, respectively) in upgraded parts. This is wut i meant by common sense. But ill hold your hand an elaborate since theres no other tools for you to research a car that hasnt changed dna in 15years...upgraded clutch and flywheel; larger vented rotors; brembo caliper(6potF, 2potR); hd 6spd MT w/ revised spec RA 3rd gearing. LSD and center electronic variable diff; larger i/c and turbo; schmancier interior. And likely the most important consideration is that the FA engine(in wrx) was designed to reduce production cost and comply to epa standards present and future(but as an event of the redesign it also sits lower in the bay which nets a lower center of gravity)...while the ej motor had other motives
I feel like Subaru’s purpose as to why they built this version, is because they needed their Subaru fanboys to stay with their brand. They know their EJ engine is old technology. They know the STI doesn’t really stand out anymore. So they made this “special version” to gain interest, when the reality is is that it’s still not that much power despite all the engine upgrades, and that anyone can make their non-special version STI just as fast and capable as this one with some slight modifications. What Subaru is doing here is beyond funny, especially when a C8 Vette is in store for just a little bit more money.
Actually you can can get a z51 c8 for less $! Js
still waiting on that side-by-side. that’d be a Raiti’s Rides instant classic
"On the binders" I nearly spit out my coffee
What's wrong with that?
Great video Joe!! Keep the WRX and STI videos coming.
Going on it faster win you want it.
EJ motors can be cranked to 1000hp or more... a reliable 600hp is now par the course.
Hey Raiti you’re one of the few that gets it. Glad you get to drive cool cars :)
Go for the car Joe is one of a kind!!!!
This is true but I have my heart set on a GT350R
Raiti's Rides cant wait for u to make a video of thar car being purchase😍
Subaru is pretty proud of it........ 65k................
Yes definitely buy one 😊 its more special than the RA in my view.
It is for sure!
@@RaitisRides we dont get the special sti's in Australia. Your more luckier than we are
More luckier is like a double negative. Yes this car is way way! More special than an RA but only 10k$ usd more special...not 20k or 30k$ USD more special
Joe you're so lucky you've been in so many amazing Subarus. I'm dead jealous
Red would look so nice on this
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!
16:00 “Turbo poo boost” anyway beautiful car and awesome review!
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
One of the only ricers that I really like!
You are hilarious!
Joe or the car? 😜
@@wbwayne8887 LMAO!! You are freaking awesome !
One day I will have an sti, one day.
Looks like a gunship. Beautiful!