@@its_aled8950 bro, the advice to give is always garage it (so paint stays fresh, and doesn't peel eventually, which it will if you park it outside perpetually). 2), ideally, you don't use it as a daily. Instead buy an old Camry or something for daily driving. And 3) just do the regular and proper car maintenance. Now I now for most people, especially young people, having 2 cars is not possible. But it's legit the best way to extend the life of a car (you can add like 10-30 years of extended life to it by doing this), and is important for sport cars. You never see people daily driving a Skyline, or a EVO, etc etc. If your car was an STI I would 100% advise this (due to the future collector value of the cars). But a WRX less so. Anyhow, I have 2 cars, with my daily being a Camry (and will prob buy a few more cars in the future lol). If you MUST daily it tho, then just be more strict on maintenance. More regular oil changes. And regularly check oil and other fluids yourself. And take it to a shop that knows the brand (a specialist shop - where you will pay more). Don't just take it to the generic mechanic shop that does all brands, they will 100% miss preventable problems. Once problems start compounding, that is when cars become a major headache. Also even when dailying, always garage it when not using it. And wash regularly. Do all that and you can still daily it no problem. It's actually 100% do-able and if done properly you won't have problems. Just know about Subaru's also, i.e. never ever rev hard on a cold engine, only rev remotely hard when it is fully to temp, always check the oil etc. Watch Mr Subaru also and learn about even doing some basic work or monitoring of parts yourself. Learn about common problems for your model that you should watch for (so you can catch them early), and so forth. Do all this it can last a very long time as a daily. Most young people don't do any of this, they skip services, they delay part replacements due to lack of funds, they don't garage the car at all, they drive like maniacs everywhere on cold engines, then they wonder why their USED 20+ year old car looks nothing like it did when they bought it only 5 years ago, with peeling paint, leaking oil, and sounding like a tractor lol. I basically did that with my 2nd hand 2004 Liberty (Legacy) when I was young. Don't do the same.
Yoo I bought an STI when I was nineteen as well. The turbo and head blew less than a month into ownership. When it was fixed it was a really fun car though.
Not really if you buy Toyota/Lexus or Honda/Acura and you know about which models are the most reliable, you can easily get 300-400k+ miles out of the right cars if you know what you're looking for. They also have cheap parts and are easy to modify. You could buy a 90's to 2000's Camry and replace all of the worn internals for cheaper than buying new and it would probably last you twice as long too. Same with an LS, Integra or a Civic. I could buy a new transmission and engine for my 2001 Camry for 4000 or less which I probably won't even have to do until it's past 300k miles if not 400k+.
spending time to get your car working great is very encouraging and fufilling a nice reliable car that never has problems is always awesome but so is finnaly getting your car to run after hours of troubleshooting is such a rush
I got WRX when i was 19, 11 months later, I traded it in to get the STI as a 20 yrs old. I'm now currently 23, with my STI paid off, and honestly I have no regrets except that I should've gotten an STI in the first place! Money will come back, but memories in your 20's with friends going to car shows are forever!
@@its_aled8950 I mean it’s personal preference, I like the VA STIs since they’re newer and easier to source parts for. It just comes down to if you’re more after the nostalgia of an older chassis, or want something with wider market support.
really refreshing to watch something this genuine on youtube. Its like a breath of fresh air compared to all the high value production, over edited videos and thumbnails who are desperate in trying to grab your attention.
Holyshit, I haven't had fun watching such a relaxing and cool video, no bs background music while somebody talking (only birds chiming), and pure sound of this guy's understandable pain, you sir are an absolute favorite in terms of watching youtube right now. keep it up ♥
Well I'm 30 but I didn't know anything about cars and got obsessed with rotary engines and bought a barely running 2004 Mazda RX8 and drove the hell out of it. Learned how to work on cars and learned how to drive a manual transmission. I'm currently pulling out the motor and I'm rebuilding it myself. Best decision I've ever made, I love every second of driving that car. Boxer engines are my second favorite engine design after rotaries, and they both have a somewhat undeserved reputation as "unreliable" engines, so I feel kinship with Subarus when I see them lol. Plus that rally legacy will always be a part of the WRX.
actually I used to hear many people say boxers can be pretty reliable as long as you don't go crazy and build it up pass 350hp but most people beat on them and the turbo probably causes them to not be as reliable as the na boxer engines
@@its_aled8950 Apart from being a bit low at some points, it was soft and nice, was honestly lovely to just listen to! Some mics make the audio really harsh, this wasn't that, and that's really good!
Congrats on the purchase. I got an 04 sti when i was 19. Now 22 with it paid off. Best decision ive ever made. Such a fun cars, excited to see how your adventure will continue
Did the exact same thing. Over spring break of my college freshman year I ran off without anyone knowing and bought a GR wrx hatchback that was in shambles, I ended up buying another hatch later on cause of it. Your car sounds healthy, and you've thought things through more than i did. You're already doing great. Keep it up
I’m so glad I watched this video lmfao, brought me back to old UA-cam, no gimmicks or playing up, just pure conversation. You seem like such a chill and relatable dude, bought an 89’ Camaro last year and fucking love it!
Bought a black '99 Audi TT at 19. Loved every second of it untill i didn't. Even gave her a name (that i never used, but i felt so proud that i wanted to mimic what it's usually done with boats). After 2 years, i had to rebuild the engine, speding something like the entire price of the car again. I really wanted to care for the car, as i belived it deserved to be loved and needed to be preserved. Just sold it at 24, and i sometimes miss it. Problems were too overwhelming, fuel economy was terrible and i just couldnt afford to use it as daily driver. My GF even made me a painting of the car, it meant alot to me. The last year or so i just started to hate it with every inch of my body, to the point that i found every excuse to use my parents car just to don't have to deal with it- at that poit i just HAD to sell it. I couldn't stand hating her. If ill'ever have a son, i would definitely let him have what i had: a vintage shitbox to fall in love with, then hate and miss when it's gone. I created many memories i will never forget, and going back i would do it all over again (mostly). See you Eleanor (yeah i'm a nerd)
Hello mate, 20 years old and just bought a 1999 uk turbo prodrive. Funny watching this as I had similar feelings. Despite what you hear, these cars can be relatively bulletproof so long as you keep up with maintenance and don’t go sticking eBay bits on it. Enjoy it, they don’t make cars like this anymore and you’ll look back and adore the fact you owned one. Much love from Portsmouth 🙌.
Trust me, I’m keeping on top of the maintenance I genuinely want this car to last and I want to treat it good, thanks and good luck with your own subie :]
Glad your buying an older Subaru av got a SG5 Forester XT in Red manual Wrx ej205 engine aswell its been realible just needs welding like 75% of old Subaru’s stock bar Pedders suspension and a custom back box sounds like a sti gnome lol how bad was your insurance am 26 and was £850 but with a stock wrx still £1000
@@motosejid1876 thats pretty good mate a viewed a colin mcrae era GC8 uk 2000 green way gold wheels 140k £2950 ( been welded 4 times so a gave it a miss), a 2002 bugeye wrx £3500 and a blobeye for £6500 and the blobeye had a dodgy mot on it was absolutely rotten radiator was half missing subframe was a touch away from snapping in half 66k miles 1 owner so took me ages too get one this xt does need welding as i put my fingers through rear suspension turrets but it was £1750 way years mot lol project xt av spent £2500 on in august mot is out itll cost like another grand haha
Congrads on the car at 19 your living the dream haha, The WRX does suffer from head gasket issues more than the STI, however i recommend putting a Cosworth head gasket on it and it will go forever. Forester STI owner for 7 years love it.
You're doing good, man. And worry not. The stupid does not rub off with time. I'm 34 and bought an Audi TT 225 mk1 that's turning 25 years old this year, instead of something more recent and reliable, and here we are. Loving it. I hope this one gives you more satisfaction than headaches.
Haha man. I’m almost 19 and I just purchased a 2007 wrx wagon a week ago. I still haven’t been able to drive it because of the issues I purchased it with. Almost half the price of the vehicle I have had to put into it just to be able to drive it. Hopefully in a week and with my wallet completely Drained. I should be left with a big smile on my face Driving my little wagon all over the gravel roads. Hopefully your Subaru treats you as good as you treat it! Best of luck to you man!
@@danizimo Happy belated Birthday! And don’t feel too bad, I’m 26 and have been driving my dad’s car for 4 years, and will probably only buy my own first car this year.
A few reminders before you go buying your first car: 1. Buy within your means, if you're getting a loan to purchase your first car, you're doing it wrong. 2. Look for a car that's popular in your area, when parts start break or general maintenance comes calling, you don't want to break the bank buying parts just to get your car back on the road. 3. Look for a car around 10-15 years old and with relatively low mileage for the year, after this time period most cars will require more serious mechanical maintenance. 4. Don't buy something you already know has a lot of problems, do your due diligence and research. Don't spend much on your first car and drive it until the wheels fall off, once you've saved up enough money, then upgrade your car or get a house loan. Between the time you buy your first car and when you reach your mid 20's you're going to understand exactly what I'm saying. You're at an age where you're learning about, but not quite thriving in the adult world, granted you're gonna make mistakes; lots of them, be humble about those lessons. I spent around $3k on my first car, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. I owned that car for 7 years, I never spent a cent more than I had to on general maintenance/ oil changes etc. I drove it until the clutch fell out, I could have spent another $2k fixing it and theoretically drive it for another 200,000 km's, but with the money I had saved up I upgraded.
Your vids just been algorithmed to me, looks good mate. Get it running good before messing with it. Be careful with any mods insurance will shaft you and avoid the chinese stuff 👍. Subbed
@@its_aled8950 I'm just some internet mug so you've no reason to take my word for it, but I need to tell you, you've got more common sense than 90% of 19-year-olds.
As an enthusiastic subaru enjoyer here in the more wintery parts of the U.S, I'd like to say that you wont regret that car. Just do oil changes more often than you think, and stay ahead of the rust before it completely eats the metal off and you'll have a car that will last you a surprisingly long time. Also, love the way you've done this video. It is definitely reminiscent of old youtube. Well done!
Great stuff man, I‘m really liking the more quiet and personal style of your videos. Also, really exited for whatever sort of shenanigans this little shitbox might be up to.
What a cracking good video! For what it’s worth, some things never change from one generation to the other. This was me in 1982 with my Cortina 2.0 GT Mk3. Same love of my bashed up pride and joy, same boot full of spares and tools.
falling in love with a car with issues is like falling in love with a woman with issues...my advice, don't let it drag you down, and know when the fun is exceeded by the headache and get out
Got my 04 when I was 19. 3 years later and it’s a bucket of bolts but still runs as my daily driver. A great ol money pit but I have no regrets! Have fun bro.
One of the best car videos I've seen. Short and to the point. Video is 6 and a half minutes and not once did I want to skip through it. Nice job man :). Good luck for the future with your Subaru :)
Quality castrol oil in the trunk, always carrying a tool chest and some jacks for the off-chance of issues. You're a solid owner, I wish longevity upon your subaru!
I mean lets be honest. Absolutely love the honesty and straighforwardness. I have my car stock as well through no choice of my own. I love hearing about your Subaru. Glad you're enjoying it. That's the most important.
the first car you really want is a Honda or Toyota... it will not have any repair bill and even if it has some repairs it will be very cheap... back when i was 18 i bought a 16 year old Golf 2 Gti and that was also not the smartest, it worked decent for 2-3 years and then the Major problems started to shit on the car, Rust and the Motor started to break down..
Great video man! I bought my stock '04 impreza with my savings after losing my job in '22 just after turning 19. 2 years later i can say it was the right decision. All the pros outweigh the cons and the car hasn't caused me too much trouble. Insurance and taxes are expensive, but buying a Subaru isn't a decision you make with your brain, you make it with your heart. 💙
when i was 16 i bought a 2003 bugeye wrx, 2 years in it blew a transmission and i dont regret a thing. 19 now and i bought a 2005 sti and i dont regret it at all, the most fun car i've ever owned
@@TKDPandaa how is a headache and wasting money turn into the "most fun car you've ever owned". I'm no genius but that just kind of sounds like living in denial of the fact that these cars are not worth it😂I mean to each their own but if I cant kick the shit out of my car without having to worry about my transmission breaking after some launches and aggressive driving what the hell is the point in it lmao.
@@ItzzShazey we're all car guys so you got to understand that cars can only last so long without something going bad lmao. there is not perfect car, what makes a car fun is based off of how you perceive it. mechanically the wrx sti has been engineered to be a very fun car and reliable if taken care off properly. cars cant last forever sometimes but i say if you get the most out of it then its worth having a few headaches lmao
Cool ride dude! Used to own a 2001 Forester that lasted twice as long as I thought it would. 20+ year old car means you'll run into issues, whether it's known for its reliability or not. Happy car-mechanic-ing!
Nice car dude! I’m currently 23 and just got myself a 2017 WRX, that being said it’s my first car AND never drove a manual car at all. It’s all part of making memories and getting over the hurdles.
Did the same thing when I was 19. Got a blob/gator eye WRX and immediately burnt out the clutch, lol. I learned a ton from each thing that broke or mod I did. It was a great experience. Now I'm in my 30s, and I've had a long list of different race cars, and this was the one that started it all... Good luck to everyone going through this!
Good job with the honest approach to a video, very refreshing to see someone who isn't trying too hard and is just being genuine, you deserve a sub brotha
I bought an Alfa Romeo Guillietta QV as my second car last saturday. Already got a check engine light today, nothing big tho just a loose valve which caused the readings to fluctuate but man it stressed me out. Have fun with the WRX I love JDM cars. Drive safe
Last year I traded in my 2018 Ford Escape for a 2019 WRX - since then I've had to replace the clutch and do a complete rebuild of the engine due to a cracked rod - but I STILL don't regret doing it. Nothing beats zooming through the back roads at 80mph in the middle of the night. Subie family for life my man.
you'll look back and be glad you went through this, because it'll have given you tons of experience, and will have made you a true car guy. trust me - past horrible condition e46 325ci owner who now owns an f83 m4 and can do most things himself because of shitty past experience
I'm 20, I like the way you persue your passion coming from a country where people or our age don't have much accesibility to cars, I'm obviously jealous😂 keep driving!
Apart from very interested content of this video, I really have to point out the overall feeling from this. I just had nostalgia trip back to 2011. Keep up the good work and I wish you long drives without any future issues.
i love this, im 17 and ive bought a 2000 5 door sedan civic as my first and learner car and its going great so far. im sure with a bit more equipment and a bit more experience you'll end up with some pretty quality videos
I'm 23, did the exact same thing as you SEP last year with the exact same car and 3 days after I bought it the engine blew up due to a failing oil pump, Got it rebuilt and still have it today. Happy to connect and talk about these cars, it's been a blast and I don't regret it for a second.
Ay, 25 from ger here, bought a subaru gd9 5 years ago(with the infamous secondary air valve issues here) and got into the mechanic field two years ago, even though pretty much everyone told me not to do it. Great learning platform, "subarus are special" will only improve your general skill with handling cars in a more straight to the point mechanical way in my opinion. After all it turned out to be more reliable then others cars who always flexed with em but only did standart maintenance cause thats all they could do... no shit things break all the time if you dont care or ignore whats about to happen if you dont. Keep it up man, boring cars arent worth the effort ♥
28, got my Blobeye WRX 8 months ago. Though parts are worn and some things are going out on it, the 2.0T has been nothing but reliable for me so far in 10k miles. She has 188k now, and I swapped the front clip with a JDM Bugeye STi one with an STi wing to complete its idiocy. I regret nothing about this car. After driving plenty of fast cars in a straight line(particularly Dodges and pickup trucks), this car has been my favorite. Still stock internals(minus a muffler delete), plan to keep it that way. It's just a joy to hear and drive on a twisty backroad. My only regret is not buying one of these sooner after being blinded by muscle car/V8 bias...
Good to hear you’re enjoying it. The power that it puts out is plenty for it. Especially considering there are no good roads for exploiting anything much more powerful around here
I´ve had 3 of these cars. Fantatic to drive ( specialy on snow ). This is a CAR, by that I mean U are the driver ( not like most modern cars ). This car is intuitive and gives U confident. U have to warm them up before driving hard and lett them cool down after. Don`t tune them ( then the reliability drops dramatically ) And it´looking realy good also. GOOD LUCK ! TK🇳🇴
Loved the video, in 2020 I bought a subaru baja for the same reasons. That car has made me a wiser man, and I hope that me sharing my experience can prepare you. at the 1:00 minute mark you make a hint at what will likely be your biggest nightmare. You have no doubt noticed that when you open the hood of your beautiful 2003 Subaru WRX the engine inside is an EJ20, or as we enthusiasts call a Boxer Engine. The Boxer engine has a history of blowing gaskets, just like on your Mitsubishi. And all things considered not the worst issue to have as long as you can catch it before it warps your heads. The fatal flaw of the EJ20 is that the heads are on the side of the engine, causing the engine itself is pretty flat, meaning most of the accessory are on top; intake manifold, controllers, etc. You may be beginning to see the issue. So lets say spark plugs, a common maintenance thing right? Not with the EJ20 my young friend. To easily access your spark plugs, things will have to get removed. And when those Subaru head gaskets pop, the easiest way to replace them is to completely remove the engine, because the head bolts for that cursed machine is just about a foot (30cm) and I can promise you, you dont have that wiggle room in the engine bay. This is all to say, Enjoy the Suby! And maybe find a mechanic you trust.
Did the same thing at your age (V7 Prodrive) Never regretted it, created so many memories in it. Sure, it cost me some money and sleep, but a cool car makes life so much more colourful
Loved my classic import scooby, spent all my apprentice money on it at 21, first years insurance was £3900.00 and that was 14 years ago. Kicked myself every day since I sold it. Some Belgium car collector came over and bought it.
I have a subatu legacy of '04, it has been beaten up, it crushed once (now it wears some outback plastics) and it got watered down gas another time (had to change the becks) and on top of everything my family had to leave for 10 years untoutched because of economic issues. I picked it up, freshened it up a bit and it works perfectly. It shallows gasoline like its smarties in elementary school garden, but it gets me from point A to point B reliably. I am not huge in car racing or overall running with my car, i do abuse the 4x4 capabilities but that's it. Either way hope you enjoy yours, regardless if you regret it or not you still can have some good memories with it.
I've been wanting to buy one fo these cars so I'm happy I found this vid. The British accent makes it more relatable too because England is way smaller than the US so it'll be a good change of scenary
I am 18 right now, I just got my driver licence few months ago and i'm looking for a Honda Jazz/fit (it looks funny lmao), I mean, I don't have so much money and subaru's and other japanese cars are very expensive in France.. I admire you a lot for having such a cool looking car! (despite the maintenance..)
I bought a twin turbo legacy at 17 blew it up now it has a full 2003 sti drivetrain swap with a fully built engine and 6 speed. They can be problematic cars but it always feels homely driving one I love the way they drive so much.
Congratulations mate. The car looks actually very nice. Love the video as well. IMO do not invest much in a WRX, have fun ofcourse. if you can start modifying from STI base lateron, it will assure your investment. Additionally that exhaust pipe problem you will need to address it, due to the heat expansions putting them together later would be hectic. and these small things effect your turbo's performance and longevity. Keep it up, subscribed
Really wholesome vid mate. Did exactly the same thing but with an E46 M3. Had a massive blow in the exhaust and always ran lean. I regretted it but I also didn't.
Currently 35, had a nightmarish rebuild title (in the States that means it was previously severely wrecked) '98 Mitsubishi GSX back in the day. Biggest pain in the ass ever but I do not regret a thing when it comes to the time I put into it, because even with all the busted knuckles and expensive fixes, it's all worth it as long as you're enjoying yourself. Car looks and sounds great, so keep it up.
You’re right about the EJ205 being solid, most of the stuff online about Subaru reliability comes from badly modified EJ25s lifting head gaskets (also most of it comes from 12 year olds on instagram who don’t own a car). A stock 2 litre is really reliable as long as you keep up with maintenance.
@@its_aled8950 Just make sure to change the oil regularly and don't do anything to lean out the air fuel ratio: cold air intakes, blow off valves, aftermarket exhausts etc (you can do those things but it will require tuning by somebody who knows their way around Subarus)
@@willzibub I’m not planning on fitting a blow off valve or cold air intake however I do want to install a new exhaust and get some sports cats but I know a place that could tune it. Thanks a lot for the advice though
@@its_aled8950 Yeah putting a cat back in it is probably a good idea lol not only for AFR but also getting an MOT 🤣 Honestly if you don't do anything crazy with the exhaust you should be fine without a tune
don't worry, it'll break down, and you will enjoy every minute of it even if you will hate it in the moment, my old 07 swift locked keys in the boot (even though it's not supposed to do that) and I had to break my own window, and now couple years later I miss that car so much
got a 2014 impreza WRX i keeping this car stock taking care of it and giving it to my son. ive had a neon, accord, civic, toyota pick up, acura mdx, chevy aveo and this car is everything ive imagined in a car for me as a driver.. i didnt know everything ive imagined in my dream car could be in a subaru
Not at all into Cars. Absolutely into your videography! It fits the car, the imperfections but it delivers hard on what it is! I wish you all the fun you can have, stay safe, and I hope I get to see more of what I just saw. Fucking nice
subscribe to you and you are a real youtuber no bs ads or fumble delays/sponser straight to the point and doing the video about your experience! respect
Im 27, and i also bought a WRX SL (heated leather bucket seats) when i was 19. Was heavily modified, dual exit exchausts, big perrin wing, tuned to around 280hp. lovley rota wheels with a flake in the paint so thye look black but rainbow-ish if you look closely in the sun. I never had any problems apart from needing to feed her oil. and was amazing and still miss it to this day. Insurnace was 3.5k but it was in awesome condition. The new owners were french and literally drove from france to buy it. I now own a 2017 S4 B9 thats tuned to 419HP and the WRX was way more fun, to the point im looking at getting an mx5 just to relive the raw driving feeling.
Bought an RX-8 in my 20's when I was still sorting my life out and with a bunch of responsibilities. A money pit for sure but I've been making core memories with it thus far!
Got my 03 at 19. It was already dyno tuned on VF48 1050cc 255 walbro 93. My most reliable vehicle ever owned. Only normal issues here and there due to aging. I love my Bugeye and wont regret keeping it as a garage queen one day.
ay bro, I watch every gears and gasoline video. Im 27 now with an i30n (veloster), wish I wouldve got a WRX like you when i was 19, my roommate did and its a wicked car. take good care of her. Sick video, your presentation was really good considering your yt xp. Good luck king
Currently 21, I did the same thing as you back in the day. You will absolutely regret it ❤
I’m looking forward to it >:]
@@its_aled8950 bro, the advice to give is always garage it (so paint stays fresh, and doesn't peel eventually, which it will if you park it outside perpetually). 2), ideally, you don't use it as a daily. Instead buy an old Camry or something for daily driving. And 3) just do the regular and proper car maintenance.
Now I now for most people, especially young people, having 2 cars is not possible. But it's legit the best way to extend the life of a car (you can add like 10-30 years of extended life to it by doing this), and is important for sport cars. You never see people daily driving a Skyline, or a EVO, etc etc. If your car was an STI I would 100% advise this (due to the future collector value of the cars). But a WRX less so. Anyhow, I have 2 cars, with my daily being a Camry (and will prob buy a few more cars in the future lol).
If you MUST daily it tho, then just be more strict on maintenance. More regular oil changes. And regularly check oil and other fluids yourself. And take it to a shop that knows the brand (a specialist shop - where you will pay more). Don't just take it to the generic mechanic shop that does all brands, they will 100% miss preventable problems. Once problems start compounding, that is when cars become a major headache. Also even when dailying, always garage it when not using it. And wash regularly. Do all that and you can still daily it no problem. It's actually 100% do-able and if done properly you won't have problems. Just know about Subaru's also, i.e. never ever rev hard on a cold engine, only rev remotely hard when it is fully to temp, always check the oil etc. Watch Mr Subaru also and learn about even doing some basic work or monitoring of parts yourself. Learn about common problems for your model that you should watch for (so you can catch them early), and so forth. Do all this it can last a very long time as a daily.
Most young people don't do any of this, they skip services, they delay part replacements due to lack of funds, they don't garage the car at all, they drive like maniacs everywhere on cold engines, then they wonder why their USED 20+ year old car looks nothing like it did when they bought it only 5 years ago, with peeling paint, leaking oil, and sounding like a tractor lol. I basically did that with my 2nd hand 2004 Liberty (Legacy) when I was young. Don't do the same.
I'm 23. I'm a little late but it seems like imma have to follow you two 🫡
Yoo I bought an STI when I was nineteen as well. The turbo and head blew less than a month into ownership. When it was fixed it was a really fun car though.
In just two years it made you have so much regret you're informing other people. Regret. It's what makes a subaru a subaru
If your car is old enough to share a drink with you at the pub, I'd say a boot full of emergency equipment is a bright idea.
tbf cars from 90s are way more reliable than the shit we got nowadays...
Not really if you buy Toyota/Lexus or Honda/Acura and you know about which models are the most reliable, you can easily get 300-400k+ miles out of the right cars if you know what you're looking for. They also have cheap parts and are easy to modify. You could buy a 90's to 2000's Camry and replace all of the worn internals for cheaper than buying new and it would probably last you twice as long too. Same with an LS, Integra or a Civic. I could buy a new transmission and engine for my 2001 Camry for 4000 or less which I probably won't even have to do until it's past 300k miles if not 400k+.
Bro I got a 2000 Lexus and that shit runs good
@@majik2006 What about an mx5?
Cars peaked around the 90's early 2000's.
No bullshit, no adds, straight to the point, and overall pleasant. It made me feel like I was watching old UA-cam -- bang on.
I’m gonna try and keep it up!
advertisement has one D, so *ads* (adds are something you add onto something else)
@@its_aled8950 yes bro keep it up 💯
@@StanleyKubick1ads are also something you add to the video so he's technically right, which really now is the best kind
f'n oath, good stuff.
Not editing the fumbling of words is probably the best part about this, a very human experience awesome vid man
Thanks my dude, I was feeling a bit embarrassed about leaving that in.
@@its_aled8950banger vid
+1
@@its_aled8950Leave all that shit in, plus your sense of humour is gold.
Word fumbling is very 19 years old. Authentic video
This is what being an enthusiast is all about brother. Fun > Reliability
Of course, until it blows an engine!
i'm glad the miata is both
spending time to get your car working great is very encouraging and fufilling a nice reliable car that never has problems is always awesome but so is finnaly getting your car to run after hours of troubleshooting is such a rush
Nah @@LunaWaves
why not both?
I got WRX when i was 19, 11 months later, I traded it in to get the STI as a 20 yrs old. I'm now currently 23, with my STI paid off, and honestly I have no regrets except that I should've gotten an STI in the first place! Money will come back, but memories in your 20's with friends going to car shows are forever!
I am tempted to save the money and get an Sti, I’m not gonna lie I kinda want a bugeye
@@its_aled8950 I mean it’s personal preference, I like the VA STIs since they’re newer and easier to source parts for. It just comes down to if you’re more after the nostalgia of an older chassis, or want something with wider market support.
@@awsomejoe8580 I do really like the Appeal of an old Subaru, but I’m not gonna lie, working on a new car would be lovely and with all the amenities
@its_aled8950 Im just sti swapping the drive train currently in my 2008 narrowbody wrx honestly, no regrets.
@@cstorey987Very nice!
really refreshing to watch something this genuine on youtube. Its like a breath of fresh air compared to all the high value production, over edited videos and thumbnails who are desperate in trying to grab your attention.
Thanks boss man, I’ll try and keep it up!
It's like it's 2010 again
Being 19, owning a WRX thats older than you and revolving your entire life around avoiding it killing you. The true JDM experience
Holyshit, I haven't had fun watching such a relaxing and cool video, no bs background music while somebody talking (only birds chiming), and pure sound of this guy's understandable pain, you sir are an absolute favorite in terms of watching youtube right now. keep it up ♥
Glad you enjoyed, thanks for the encouragement!
Well I'm 30 but I didn't know anything about cars and got obsessed with rotary engines and bought a barely running 2004 Mazda RX8 and drove the hell out of it. Learned how to work on cars and learned how to drive a manual transmission. I'm currently pulling out the motor and I'm rebuilding it myself. Best decision I've ever made, I love every second of driving that car. Boxer engines are my second favorite engine design after rotaries, and they both have a somewhat undeserved reputation as "unreliable" engines, so I feel kinship with Subarus when I see them lol. Plus that rally legacy will always be a part of the WRX.
That’s epic that you’re rebuilding a Rotary yourself, that’s takes massive balls. Good luck and thanks my fellow “unreliable” car owner!
That is so dope, gives me hope
actually I used to hear many people say boxers can be pretty reliable as long as you don't go crazy and build it up pass 350hp but most people beat on them and the turbo probably causes them to not be as reliable as the na boxer engines
how do you learn that? I thought you either get a manual license or you dont? illegal to drive with a manual if you only have an automatic license.
@@kingprone7846 USA.
This is the funniest car video I've seen in a while, keep at it bruv
Thanks boss
This is such a unique type of video that I love to see. So raw and unfiltered.
Thanks a lot!
Really nice camera angles bro!
Thanks, too bad the audio is shite
eh, the audio gives it a "old youtube" feel, i like it tbh@its_aled8950
@@its_aled8950 don't focus on it too much, you got plenty of future videos to improve that :)
@@its_aled8950 Apart from being a bit low at some points, it was soft and nice, was honestly lovely to just listen to!
Some mics make the audio really harsh, this wasn't that, and that's really good!
Congrats on the purchase. I got an 04 sti when i was 19. Now 22 with it paid off. Best decision ive ever made. Such a fun cars, excited to see how your adventure will continue
Very nice, would love an Sti and thanks a lot!
"Never gave me any issues , aside from a slight blown head gasket " Truly one of the quotes of this world!
Did the exact same thing. Over spring break of my college freshman year I ran off without anyone knowing and bought a GR wrx hatchback that was in shambles, I ended up buying another hatch later on cause of it. Your car sounds healthy, and you've thought things through more than i did. You're already doing great. Keep it up
Thanks a bunch, I’m really hoping I can take care of it. Love to hear from a fellow Subaru owner ;]
I’m so glad I watched this video lmfao, brought me back to old UA-cam, no gimmicks or playing up, just pure conversation. You seem like such a chill and relatable dude, bought an 89’ Camaro last year and fucking love it!
Ooo, very nice. Good god that Camaro is about 15 years older than me
Bought a black '99 Audi TT at 19. Loved every second of it untill i didn't. Even gave her a name (that i never used, but i felt so proud that i wanted to mimic what it's usually done with boats). After 2 years, i had to rebuild the engine, speding something like the entire price of the car again. I really wanted to care for the car, as i belived it deserved to be loved and needed to be preserved.
Just sold it at 24, and i sometimes miss it. Problems were too overwhelming, fuel economy was terrible and i just couldnt afford to use it as daily driver. My GF even made me a painting of the car, it meant alot to me. The last year or so i just started to hate it with every inch of my body, to the point that i found every excuse to use my parents car just to don't have to deal with it- at that poit i just HAD to sell it. I couldn't stand hating her.
If ill'ever have a son, i would definitely let him have what i had: a vintage shitbox to fall in love with, then hate and miss when it's gone. I created many memories i will never forget, and going back i would do it all over again (mostly). See you Eleanor (yeah i'm a nerd)
Hello mate, 20 years old and just bought a 1999 uk turbo prodrive. Funny watching this as I had similar feelings. Despite what you hear, these cars can be relatively bulletproof so long as you keep up with maintenance and don’t go sticking eBay bits on it. Enjoy it, they don’t make cars like this anymore and you’ll look back and adore the fact you owned one. Much love from Portsmouth 🙌.
Trust me, I’m keeping on top of the maintenance I genuinely want this car to last and I want to treat it good, thanks and good luck with your own subie :]
Glad your buying an older Subaru av got a SG5 Forester XT in Red manual Wrx ej205 engine aswell its been realible just needs welding like 75% of old Subaru’s stock bar Pedders suspension and a custom back box sounds like a sti gnome lol how bad was your insurance am 26 and was £850 but with a stock wrx still £1000
@@andrewjohnson7960 at 20 it was 1600 for the year. In todays climate, not an awful price
@@motosejid1876 thats pretty good mate a viewed a colin mcrae era GC8 uk 2000 green way gold wheels 140k £2950 ( been welded 4 times so a gave it a miss), a 2002 bugeye wrx £3500 and a blobeye for £6500 and the blobeye had a dodgy mot on it was absolutely rotten radiator was half missing subframe was a touch away from snapping in half 66k miles 1 owner so took me ages too get one this xt does need welding as i put my fingers through rear suspension turrets but it was £1750 way years mot lol project xt av spent £2500 on in august mot is out itll cost like another grand haha
Congrads on the car at 19 your living the dream haha, The WRX does suffer from head gasket issues more than the STI, however i recommend putting a Cosworth head gasket on it and it will go forever. Forester STI owner for 7 years love it.
Thanks for the tip, I’ll look into it. always nice to hear from another Subaru owner :]
The scenery goes hard, very aesthetic camera work.
Thanks a lot, I tried my best to make up for lack of personality and mic quality with it.,
You're doing good, man.
And worry not. The stupid does not rub off with time.
I'm 34 and bought an Audi TT 225 mk1 that's turning 25 years old this year, instead of something more recent and reliable, and here we are.
Loving it.
I hope this one gives you more satisfaction than headaches.
I hope so too, good luck with the tt
Haha man. I’m almost 19 and I just purchased a 2007 wrx wagon a week ago. I still haven’t been able to drive it because of the issues I purchased it with. Almost half the price of the vehicle I have had to put into it just to be able to drive it. Hopefully in a week and with my wallet completely Drained. I should be left with a big smile on my face Driving my little wagon all over the gravel roads. Hopefully your Subaru treats you as good as you treat it! Best of luck to you man!
Good luck my dude, I hope you’re able to enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!
21 years old, no car yet. I'll come back here in about 5 years and post what's changed
Please do, good luck
Any updates 2 weeks later??
@@Pheer777 yes. Now it's 22 years old and still no car yet.
@@danizimo Happy belated Birthday! And don’t feel too bad, I’m 26 and have been driving my dad’s car for 4 years, and will probably only buy my own first car this year.
Only buy a car If you See the need for IT. Dont buy IT so you can Drive to the vacation once a year.
A few reminders before you go buying your first car:
1. Buy within your means, if you're getting a loan to purchase your first car, you're doing it wrong.
2. Look for a car that's popular in your area, when parts start break or general maintenance comes calling, you don't want to break the bank buying parts just to get your car back on the road.
3. Look for a car around 10-15 years old and with relatively low mileage for the year, after this time period most cars will require more serious mechanical maintenance.
4. Don't buy something you already know has a lot of problems, do your due diligence and research.
Don't spend much on your first car and drive it until the wheels fall off, once you've saved up enough money, then upgrade your car or get a house loan. Between the time you buy your first car and when you reach your mid 20's you're going to understand exactly what I'm saying. You're at an age where you're learning about, but not quite thriving in the adult world, granted you're gonna make mistakes; lots of them, be humble about those lessons. I spent around $3k on my first car, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. I owned that car for 7 years, I never spent a cent more than I had to on general maintenance/ oil changes etc. I drove it until the clutch fell out, I could have spent another $2k fixing it and theoretically drive it for another 200,000 km's, but with the money I had saved up I upgraded.
This gives me pre-2012 YT vibes: real, unfiltered, personable and authentic. Love it!
I’m glad you enjoyed
Your vids just been algorithmed to me, looks good mate. Get it running good before messing with it. Be careful with any mods insurance will shaft you and avoid the chinese stuff 👍. Subbed
Thanks for the advice, I’m super fucking terrified of touching the engine until I know it ain’t gonna break
@@its_aled8950 I'm just some internet mug so you've no reason to take my word for it, but I need to tell you, you've got more common sense than 90% of 19-year-olds.
As an enthusiastic subaru enjoyer here in the more wintery parts of the U.S, I'd like to say that you wont regret that car. Just do oil changes more often than you think, and stay ahead of the rust before it completely eats the metal off and you'll have a car that will last you a surprisingly long time. Also, love the way you've done this video. It is definitely reminiscent of old youtube. Well done!
Thanks for the advice, I do need to address the rust. I’m glad you enjoyed it
Great stuff man, I‘m really liking the more quiet and personal style of your videos. Also, really exited for whatever sort of shenanigans this little shitbox might be up to.
Thanks a lot my dude
What a cracking good video!
For what it’s worth, some things never change from one generation to the other. This was me in 1982 with my Cortina 2.0 GT Mk3. Same love of my bashed up pride and joy, same boot full of spares and tools.
falling in love with a car with issues is like falling in love with a woman with issues...my advice, don't let it drag you down, and know when the fun is exceeded by the headache and get out
Same advice as don’t stick your dick in crazy? Thanks for the heads up though
@@its_aled8950 Close enough lol, I just hope you give that car a good detail before you pass it on XD
Got my 04 when I was 19. 3 years later and it’s a bucket of bolts but still runs as my daily driver. A great ol money pit but I have no regrets! Have fun bro.
One of the best car videos I've seen. Short and to the point. Video is 6 and a half minutes and not once did I want to skip through it. Nice job man :). Good luck for the future with your Subaru :)
Thanks my dude, really glad you enjoyed it!
Honestly your not a moron this car will teach a lot and yes it might breakdown time to time but ITS yours and it makes you happy. Good job man
Great job! I love the fact there was absolutely no exhaust actually coming out of the tailpipe. "Slight exhaust leak..." 🤣
Right?!
Thr raw energy with minimum editing in this video is very pleasant. Like very personal
I did the same thing as a post grad student, these things are incredible and I wish you best of luck and health to drive it sir!
Quality castrol oil in the trunk, always carrying a tool chest and some jacks for the off-chance of issues. You're a solid owner, I wish longevity upon your subaru!
Thanks a lot, I wish for the longevity too!
glad to see these subies still getting the love they need. Hope she won't give you too much trouble
Just become… (: MECHANIC :) !!!
Got no choice with a subaru.
bro turned a "chat, am i cooked???" into a whole video
6:28 subaru jumpscare
Scared the shit outta me
I mean lets be honest. Absolutely love the honesty and straighforwardness. I have my car stock as well through no choice of my own. I love hearing about your Subaru. Glad you're enjoying it. That's the most important.
I appreciate it, thanks for watching!
the first car you really want is a Honda or Toyota... it will not have any repair bill and even if it has some repairs it will be very cheap... back when i was 18 i bought a 16 year old Golf 2 Gti and that was also not the smartest, it worked decent for 2-3 years and then the Major problems started to shit on the car, Rust and the Motor started to break down..
Yeah, but you forget I’m a moron. Thanks for the advice though!
Great video man! I bought my stock '04 impreza with my savings after losing my job in '22 just after turning 19. 2 years later i can say it was the right decision. All the pros outweigh the cons and the car hasn't caused me too much trouble. Insurance and taxes are expensive, but buying a Subaru isn't a decision you make with your brain, you make it with your heart. 💙
when i was 16 i bought a 2003 bugeye wrx, 2 years in it blew a transmission and i dont regret a thing. 19 now and i bought a 2005 sti and i dont regret it at all, the most fun car i've ever owned
Bruh, owning an Sti at 19 is insane
I can relate. The stock 5-speeds are glass
@@imprezawrx-tc8il everybody making head gasket jokes until it’s your transmission that goes out 😭 it was t even worth fixing mine
@@TKDPandaa how is a headache and wasting money turn into the "most fun car you've ever owned". I'm no genius but that just kind of sounds like living in denial of the fact that these cars are not worth it😂I mean to each their own but if I cant kick the shit out of my car without having to worry about my transmission breaking after some launches and aggressive driving what the hell is the point in it lmao.
@@ItzzShazey we're all car guys so you got to understand that cars can only last so long without something going bad lmao. there is not perfect car, what makes a car fun is based off of how you perceive it. mechanically the wrx sti has been engineered to be a very fun car and reliable if taken care off properly. cars cant last forever sometimes but i say if you get the most out of it then its worth having a few headaches lmao
Cool ride dude! Used to own a 2001 Forester that lasted twice as long as I thought it would.
20+ year old car means you'll run into issues, whether it's known for its reliability or not. Happy car-mechanic-ing!
0:46 :mini Tourette's attack: 😂
Hehe
My first car was a colt, I now own a 22 WRX VB. Loved the video mate! Keep up the passion for cars and full gas always!
19 and already a second car? What?
Some people have a lot of money.
I’m very fortunate, my job pays we well.
19 here, I've owned 3 (in hindsight the second one was a mistake)
I’m 20 on my 5th 😅
I don't have any knowledge on cars at all, but you were in my recommended and I do not regret watching. I'm happy for you man
Thanks dude,
Nice car dude! I’m currently 23 and just got myself a 2017 WRX, that being said it’s my first car AND never drove a manual car at all. It’s all part of making memories and getting over the hurdles.
Fucking hell, nice one for a first car. Good luck
Did the same thing when I was 19. Got a blob/gator eye WRX and immediately burnt out the clutch, lol. I learned a ton from each thing that broke or mod I did. It was a great experience. Now I'm in my 30s, and I've had a long list of different race cars, and this was the one that started it all...
Good luck to everyone going through this!
Haha, hopefully my Wrx adventure will be as fruitful. Thanks!
hi bestie, 2:43 im no expert but i think there should be a bolt there. Hope that helps, best of luck m8, enjoy the new car
Good job with the honest approach to a video, very refreshing to see someone who isn't trying too hard and is just being genuine, you deserve a sub brotha
I appreciate that!
I have no idea why this video was suggested to me, but it's just so genuine. Keep it up, you're gonna go places on UA-cam.
this video is so genuine, i like your stile, you gained a new subscriber
crappy and unreliable? yes, badass and cool and looks fun to drive. YES, Best of luck, as long as your happy thats all that matters homie 🔥
I love this video!!! Keep it up, looking forward to seeing how your channel grows
I bought an Alfa Romeo Guillietta QV as my second car last saturday. Already got a check engine light today, nothing big tho just a loose valve which caused the readings to fluctuate but man it stressed me out. Have fun with the WRX I love JDM cars. Drive safe
Last year I traded in my 2018 Ford Escape for a 2019 WRX - since then I've had to replace the clutch and do a complete rebuild of the engine due to a cracked rod - but I STILL don't regret doing it. Nothing beats zooming through the back roads at 80mph in the middle of the night. Subie family for life my man.
That indeed is a good video. Keep it natural, like many already said. Editing done smooth too, I like it. Good luck with any of your future projects!
you'll look back and be glad you went through this, because it'll have given you tons of experience, and will have made you a true car guy. trust me
- past horrible condition e46 325ci owner who now owns an f83 m4 and can do most things himself because of shitty past experience
I'm 20, I like the way you persue your passion
coming from a country where people or our age don't have much accesibility to cars, I'm obviously jealous😂
keep driving!
Apart from very interested content of this video, I really have to point out the overall feeling from this. I just had nostalgia trip back to 2011. Keep up the good work and I wish you long drives without any future issues.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
i love this, im 17 and ive bought a 2000 5 door sedan civic as my first and learner car and its going great so far. im sure with a bit more equipment and a bit more experience you'll end up with some pretty quality videos
Thanks boss, good luck with your driving!
I'm 23, did the exact same thing as you SEP last year with the exact same car and 3 days after I bought it the engine blew up due to a failing oil pump, Got it rebuilt and still have it today.
Happy to connect and talk about these cars, it's been a blast and I don't regret it for a second.
Lovely hearing from other Subaru owners
Ay, 25 from ger here, bought a subaru gd9 5 years ago(with the infamous secondary air valve issues here) and got into the mechanic field two years ago, even though pretty much everyone told me not to do it. Great learning platform, "subarus are special" will only improve your general skill with handling cars in a more straight to the point mechanical way in my opinion. After all it turned out to be more reliable then others cars who always flexed with em but only did standart maintenance cause thats all they could do... no shit things break all the time if you dont care or ignore whats about to happen if you dont. Keep it up man, boring cars arent worth the effort ♥
28, got my Blobeye WRX 8 months ago. Though parts are worn and some things are going out on it, the 2.0T has been nothing but reliable for me so far in 10k miles. She has 188k now, and I swapped the front clip with a JDM Bugeye STi one with an STi wing to complete its idiocy.
I regret nothing about this car. After driving plenty of fast cars in a straight line(particularly Dodges and pickup trucks), this car has been my favorite. Still stock internals(minus a muffler delete), plan to keep it that way. It's just a joy to hear and drive on a twisty backroad.
My only regret is not buying one of these sooner after being blinded by muscle car/V8 bias...
Good to hear you’re enjoying it. The power that it puts out is plenty for it. Especially considering there are no good roads for exploiting anything much more powerful around here
Good for you, bud. Hope you get a lot of love from it back. Drive safe.
I´ve had 3 of these cars. Fantatic to drive ( specialy on snow ). This is a CAR, by that I mean U are the driver ( not like most modern cars ). This car is intuitive and gives U confident. U have to warm them up before driving hard and lett them cool down after. Don`t tune them ( then the reliability drops dramatically )
And it´looking realy good also.
GOOD LUCK !
TK🇳🇴
Loved the video, in 2020 I bought a subaru baja for the same reasons. That car has made me a wiser man, and I hope that me sharing my experience can prepare you.
at the 1:00 minute mark you make a hint at what will likely be your biggest nightmare. You have no doubt noticed that when you open the hood of your beautiful 2003 Subaru WRX the engine inside is an EJ20, or as we enthusiasts call a Boxer Engine. The Boxer engine has a history of blowing gaskets, just like on your Mitsubishi. And all things considered not the worst issue to have as long as you can catch it before it warps your heads.
The fatal flaw of the EJ20 is that the heads are on the side of the engine, causing the engine itself is pretty flat, meaning most of the accessory are on top; intake manifold, controllers, etc.
You may be beginning to see the issue.
So lets say spark plugs, a common maintenance thing right? Not with the EJ20 my young friend. To easily access your spark plugs, things will have to get removed.
And when those Subaru head gaskets pop, the easiest way to replace them is to completely remove the engine, because the head bolts for that cursed machine is just about a foot (30cm) and I can promise you, you dont have that wiggle room in the engine bay.
This is all to say, Enjoy the Suby! And maybe find a mechanic you trust.
Whoa, thanks for the advice my dude. Glad to hear from a fellow Subaru enthusiast. Will have a look soon
@@its_aled8950 Have fun my friend
Did the same thing at your age (V7 Prodrive) Never regretted it, created so many memories in it. Sure, it cost me some money and sleep, but a cool car makes life so much more colourful
Loved my classic import scooby, spent all my apprentice money on it at 21, first years insurance was £3900.00 and that was 14 years ago. Kicked myself every day since I sold it. Some Belgium car collector came over and bought it.
That’s a shame, good to hear from a Subaru owner though!
I have a subatu legacy of '04, it has been beaten up, it crushed once (now it wears some outback plastics) and it got watered down gas another time (had to change the becks) and on top of everything my family had to leave for 10 years untoutched because of economic issues.
I picked it up, freshened it up a bit and it works perfectly. It shallows gasoline like its smarties in elementary school garden, but it gets me from point A to point B reliably. I am not huge in car racing or overall running with my car, i do abuse the 4x4 capabilities but that's it.
Either way hope you enjoy yours, regardless if you regret it or not you still can have some good memories with it.
Cheers mate 😂😂, phenomenal video. I just picked up an 07 WRX STi Ltd. It certainly aged well. It is completely stock and I am 31yrs old.
Old youtube vibes. Glad the algorithm pushed this video to me! Nice WRX - looks great in silver.
I've been wanting to buy one fo these cars so I'm happy I found this vid. The British accent makes it more relatable too because England is way smaller than the US so it'll be a good change of scenary
I'm glad my accent brings a change of scenery
Nice car for first time y know it's a good idea bro. Wish y goodluck and in future bought a new Impreza wrx 2024 . good luck
I am 18 right now, I just got my driver licence few months ago and i'm looking for a Honda Jazz/fit (it looks funny lmao), I mean, I don't have so much money and subaru's and other japanese cars are very expensive in France.. I admire you a lot for having such a cool looking car! (despite the maintenance..)
Love this style of video brother, sick car too! Looking forward to more vids!
Appreciate it!
I bought a twin turbo legacy at 17 blew it up now it has a full 2003 sti drivetrain swap with a fully built engine and 6 speed. They can be problematic cars but it always feels homely driving one I love the way they drive so much.
great video and good luck with that subaru man i pray for you and i wish you the best of luck 🙏
Congratulations mate. The car looks actually very nice. Love the video as well. IMO do not invest much in a WRX, have fun ofcourse. if you can start modifying from STI base lateron, it will assure your investment. Additionally that exhaust pipe problem you will need to address it, due to the heat expansions putting them together later would be hectic. and these small things effect your turbo's performance and longevity. Keep it up, subscribed
Thanks boss, I’m not planning on modifying this too much, maybe a new exhaust
Really wholesome vid mate. Did exactly the same thing but with an E46 M3. Had a massive blow in the exhaust and always ran lean. I regretted it but I also didn't.
i do love an E46 M3, sick cars
Your video got randomly recommended to me and i absolutely loved it 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Keep us updated on the head gasket
Haha, will do and im glad you enjoyed!
Currently 35, had a nightmarish rebuild title (in the States that means it was previously severely wrecked) '98 Mitsubishi GSX back in the day. Biggest pain in the ass ever but I do not regret a thing when it comes to the time I put into it, because even with all the busted knuckles and expensive fixes, it's all worth it as long as you're enjoying yourself. Car looks and sounds great, so keep it up.
I hope I won’t get unmotivated and love it throughout
@@its_aled8950 take breaks if you can, lol. Helps save your sanity and your wallet
You’re right about the EJ205 being solid, most of the stuff online about Subaru reliability comes from badly modified EJ25s lifting head gaskets (also most of it comes from 12 year olds on instagram who don’t own a car). A stock 2 litre is really reliable as long as you keep up with maintenance.
I’ll make sure to keep up with the maintenance then!
@@its_aled8950 Just make sure to change the oil regularly and don't do anything to lean out the air fuel ratio: cold air intakes, blow off valves, aftermarket exhausts etc (you can do those things but it will require tuning by somebody who knows their way around Subarus)
@@willzibub I’m not planning on fitting a blow off valve or cold air intake however I do want to install a new exhaust and get some sports cats but I know a place that could tune it. Thanks a lot for the advice though
@@its_aled8950 Yeah putting a cat back in it is probably a good idea lol not only for AFR but also getting an MOT 🤣 Honestly if you don't do anything crazy with the exhaust you should be fine without a tune
don't worry, it'll break down, and you will enjoy every minute of it even if you will hate it in the moment, my old 07 swift locked keys in the boot (even though it's not supposed to do that) and I had to break my own window, and now couple years later I miss that car so much
that car is going to be streight pain. well done, legend.
got a 2014 impreza WRX i keeping this car stock taking care of it and giving it to my son.
ive had a neon, accord, civic, toyota pick up, acura mdx, chevy aveo and this car is everything ive imagined in a car for me as a driver.. i didnt know everything ive imagined in my dream car could be in a subaru
Not at all into Cars. Absolutely into your videography! It fits the car, the imperfections but it delivers hard on what it is! I wish you all the fun you can have, stay safe, and I hope I get to see more of what I just saw. Fucking nice
I do like how you kept it natural and all. Cool video man keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
subscribe to you and you are a real youtuber no bs ads or fumble delays/sponser straight to the point and doing the video about your experience! respect
You're a legend man what a car to have at any age let alone 19
Im 27, and i also bought a WRX SL (heated leather bucket seats) when i was 19. Was heavily modified, dual exit exchausts, big perrin wing, tuned to around 280hp. lovley rota wheels with a flake in the paint so thye look black but rainbow-ish if you look closely in the sun. I never had any problems apart from needing to feed her oil. and was amazing and still miss it to this day. Insurnace was 3.5k but it was in awesome condition. The new owners were french and literally drove from france to buy it. I now own a 2017 S4 B9 thats tuned to 419HP and the WRX was way more fun, to the point im looking at getting an mx5 just to relive the raw driving feeling.
Bought an RX-8 in my 20's when I was still sorting my life out and with a bunch of responsibilities.
A money pit for sure but I've been making core memories with it thus far!
Got my 03 at 19. It was already dyno tuned on VF48 1050cc 255 walbro 93. My most reliable vehicle ever owned. Only normal issues here and there due to aging. I love my Bugeye and wont regret keeping it as a garage queen one day.
Love hearing from a fellow Subaru owner !
ay bro, I watch every gears and gasoline video. Im 27 now with an i30n (veloster), wish I wouldve got a WRX like you when i was 19, my roommate did and its a wicked car. take good care of her. Sick video, your presentation was really good considering your yt xp. Good luck king
Thanks a lot, I’m going to try my best!
Good roads around your uni mate. Keeping your licence will be the main challenge!
It is quite difficult