Why Subarus Don't Suck

In todays video we dive deep into why Subarus don't suck! I heard you guys in the comments of the last video and I felt this video was necessary to make to stand up for the true Subaru fans!

[Owensti]

Couldn’t agree more man. I’m on a stock ej25 block pushing about 390hp. I drive it pretty hard every day and the only problem I had so far is a faulty radiator cap not holding pressure. Other than that it’s been great. I love my subie. Just treat it well and please use some good oil and you won’t have any problems.

[Untamed_STI]

I just picked up a 2019 STI with 30k miles on her. Always been my dream car and i’m NEVER selling it. I love it so much

[misterevan]

Ive owned subarus for over 10 years and did research prior to even owning one. Ive had nothing but a good experience, got to meet a shit ton of cool and knowledgeable people and won a bunch of awards. The guys who get them in the short term with lack of mechanical knowledge are the ones who jump in and expect huge power numbers with long term results without the proper upgrades and fail, then talk shit.

The engineers at the subaru never intended on anyone pushing their power levels (drag racing) because they felt like it was a very balanced car for what they designed. Like you said they are a slightly more complicated engine then most engines so as you up the power levels certain aspects of the core design need to be modified to suit those goals.

[timfarnam]

I purchased my Impreza new at 21 years old, I’m 46 and still have my RS. It’s not my daily driver anymore, has 165000 miles and other than normal maintenance I’ve had no problems. It’s the best car I have ever had.

[blackdeath]

Got my 04 wrx as my first car at 18. Still have it at 22 and just like how said you have to have a strong base. While all my friends were modding them and blowing theirs up. i proitized bullet proofing mine. Installed the killer B oil pick up with the updated 2020 sti oil pan and baffles, cylinder 4 cooling mod, koyo rad, timing belt service, oil pump reseal, and AOS. Granted you dont need all those mods if you're gonna have it as a daily but ive been pushing 310hp for 2 years now with 0 issues. Absolutely love my car.

[anvenzz]

Thanks for the insight, I had recently bought a 2004 wrx bone stock as my first car and quickly realized that due to that, there were many components that caused problems. Cracked or old hoses, coolant and tranny leaks, dead bulbs inside and out. Currently saving to completely overhaul and refresh it brand spanking new. With that comes lots of research and I’m excited to learn as I go. I forget that it’s about 20 years old so things are bound to break soon! I just want to drive it again :(

[dash]

The whole donut media blowing up so many wrxs in a row put a sour taste in my mouth for them. I love them as content creators and I watch all their videos but for a car content company as big as they are now, they should not be making those kinds of mistake and while i absolutely understand it's impossible to know everything about every car ever... they couldve at least googled "what do i need to do to my subie before tracking it" and their issues mightve been completely resolved. Their mistake really added a lot of unneeded hate towards subarus.

[Jaystz]

When I first owned my 07 wrx it had 51k miles did every maintenance you can think of and daily the car til 270k miles before getting rear ended which totaled the car back in 2020. The car had simple reliability mods (radiator, killer bee oil pick up, cylinder 4 cooling mod, and IAG AOS). Only problem I faced was going through 2 transmissions other than that trips to tahoe for winter and 10+ trips down to socal was a breeze.

[EdwardSteadfast]

Man, I can’t wait to watch your VB WRX build! It’s gonna be con-tent!❤

[jayssubi]

This is what the beginners need to hear before they start doing stuff! I have a 21 sti that’s fbo e85 big turbo with all the supporting mods and still tuning. I’ve got 25k miles so far and have nothing bad to say about it, loving it so far!!!

[morreracingteam]

What really grinds my gears is that NOBODY seems to replace crankshaft seals and then suprise they start to leak and behind timing belt seals oil pump! Guys if you do clutch or timing belt change please change those seals!

[MoneyM]

i bought my 11 hatch with 70k miles and it was a 1 owner car. seemed to be mainly stock but it did have a intake on it and it was a risky buy because it was from a a used car lot. i immediately changed the intake to a cobb SF, added a turbosmart BPV, ividia exhaust, E tuned with a accessport and did all the recommended services for up to the 105k.
sitting at 105k today and she runs like a champ. it really does depend on how you take care of them.

[spool_n]

Having the supporting mods to your power goal is spot on; I would add a well experienced tuner that knows these engines. Subie Gang

[thegod]

First Subaru Sti 2021 owner here. (Thanks for the positive back ground cheers) One thing that I noticed through research (before upgrading) not all main companies have proven gains on parts. So be careful what you buy, this includes main companies that everyone who has a Sti goes for. Another thing I’ve noticed is yes everything you say is true, get the supporting mods. And take it easy after a tune make sure your car runs great before you rough house with it. The Subaru engine is like a baby, if it doesn’t like something it will let you know right away. I’m on 310 whp, goal 450whp.

[honeybunch]

Great video❤ always run and upgrade my Subaru like that, never have any problem after 7 cars.

[MZW]

Love your videos, I have 1999 WRX and never had issues

[theredlinefactory]

Man, I love how you talk about Subarus I’ve had my Subaru for nine years now it’s a bugeye and I will never get rid of this car and everything you have dressed is true. Sometimes the problem with Subarus is the owners not the car they just don’t know how to take care of them because they don’t do the research before they start modifying them and then they want to make 1000 hp without making sure that all the maintenance is done. By the way, That bugeye you kept showing going around the track had me in love again I love Subaru especially GDs to death, but bugeyes will always be my favorite keep up the great work bro and I can’t wait to see your Hawkeye when it’s done

[daturbolife]

I own 2 Subarus, and still currently do own them both. First Subie is my Daily driver that I’ve had for 15 years. It’s just an 2006 N/A Impreza (EJ201) motor. The other Subie I’ve owned for 7 years now. Is my 2006 WRX STI (EJ257) motor. And honestly they have both never let me down. Apart from an Air pump failure in the STI. Very reliable cars.

I feel the whole “Subies blowing head gaskets” is a just a stereotype that haters love to throw around. No different to the stereotype ”Mustangs and crowds” Sure it has happened. But it’s wayyy less uncommon then what people say over social media.. 
Anyway love your Hawkeye!  EJ FTW!

[BamBoosted]

Absolutely agree with you man. I have a 2019 STI with 65k miles on her making 420whp with 350tq and she’s going strong. Been on top with maintenance.

[Allwayzworkin]

That’s big facts. Anything that went wrong with my Subie was human error including yours truly. I DID IT. No head gasket issues. No burning oil. 127k miles and pulling strong.