The SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI BUYERS GUIDE | All Common Problems Reviewed

This Subaru Impreza WRX STI buying guide is here to help you get the best car possible when buying a second generation Subaru Impreza, be it a bug eye, blob eye or hawk eye!

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[boostedhawkeye]

My 1 tip for buying a WRX would be to check the overflow tank when you first see a car and then after a good test ride also check to make sure the system isn't over pressurising I bought a Subaru with a internal head gasket leak the only sign was it pushing coolant out the overflow at high boost it ran perfect still otherwise. When I took it apart it had no thermostat in the car which was a major red flag but no one would be able to find that out before buying

[JamieDownes]

Honestly, how does this video have less than 1000 views? The quality is better than *ahem* certain car youtubers with 10 times your sub count. Keep up the great work man!

[simonnorcliffe]

Subaru, s are generally excellent cars. They just need looking after like most cars.Never a problem with any of mine.

[scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Great video as always, really useful guide for someone looking to buy a imprezza.

[EquazR]

Thanks for the 2.5 engine advice! Looking at blob eyes for my next whip :)

[istiklalcaddesi]

Problems you will encounter might be very costly on Wrx s. My recommendation is 100% get it compression tested and well checked *if possible subaru specialist mechanic* Yes you do check prior, let the car run for at least 10 mins to see the smoke, check oil level before even starting the engine, you ll be surprised to find a very low oil levels on some. Steering have issues, cylinders do lose compression, head gasgets, o2 sensors, wheel hubs, 6speed gear crunches, clutch issues/needs changing...

[stevebromley]

Great video i watched this to make sure there was nothing i missed when i bought my 3rd wrx one thing i would add to look out for would be crank seal leaks had this one my 1st and 3rd wrx

[darkflies]

Thanks so much, great vid man! About to buy a WR1 can't wait!

[dominichughes]

Made me laugh saying check for coolant leaks while pointing to the windscreen washer bottle 🤣

[mockemperor]

Bro the quality of this video is amazing for you only having 6.5k subs
This is one of the most impressive videos I've seen on the level of some of the YouTubers with over a mill who do similar stuff if not better
You got a sub tho from the accent alone too lol

[skingkickers]

Tips from an WRX owner since new (2005). Most blobeye and bugwye WRX and STi’s had a suspension clunk from the OEM rear struts when the car weight shifted when you pulled up / pulled off. Dealers would swap the OEM struts asked under warranty (mine did). Rumour at the time was that the strut angles were too tight. All part of it’s character. Another thing is that the diffs would whine at 62mph. Some dealers would change diffs, others shrugged their shoulders. Again, all part of the charm. Mine still clunks and whines 16 years on. However if it’s clunking and whining at all speeds, it’s probably gubbed 😉

[veasnayem]

First things first I went with the iag aos v3 ss, gdt cooling mod, koyo radiator, upper/lower radiator hoses (grimmspeed), perrin turbo inlet and

[Salyjey]

Really love the culture this beautiful car spreads

[JesseePDX]

I just bought a 2003 WRX never owned a subaru. I bought it wrecked at a auction sigh unseen. I want to learn to drive manual so I figured this would be great. 122k $3800USD. + 400$ worth of bumper and rear hatch. Another $300 valve cover gaskets, fluids, filters, misc...the car is bone stock with a tape-deck and stock wheels. From the looks of it the owner cared about this car. I have all the paperwork it was purchased new in California. So excited to start my Subaru journey. Thanks for the video

[PerformanceLifestyles]

Nice Scooby and a great, helpful video 👌

[theogulland]

Good effort for the video but this far from covers all the impreza cars and their problems / benefits.

For starters, 2.5L gasket issues, JDM, classic / modern / versions of hatch etc. Also naming changes over the years (which catches people out on autotrader).

My recommendation is to take any used impreza to a local indy subaru garage. They should know the subtle variations over the years that the car has evolved. Lots of incremental changes. In particular the engine variables.

Nice presentation though.

[supermanbatman]

I’d also check the boot floor for rust or Accednt damage and the inner arches for rust as if the boot rubber fails water can get in and rot the car I’ve had over 40 subarus and that’s one of my first places I check for rust. Another thing to check is make sure on start up u can’t here any knocks from the engine or that can be a very heavy bill on the buyer. Other than small issues these cars are brilliant

[cleggydadon]

i had one of these when i was 22 it lasted 30 days until it developed *rod knock* i was gutted but iv had my dream car it was fun. make sure you put oil in it.

[nicozimmermann]

i´m currently looking for a subie impreza as my family car. miss and i want kids and this is my best compromise for a 4door. thank you for you review it helps alot. sadly in my country those things are sold not under 17k€ so wish me luck that i find one in around 2 years.

[Davey]

I need you when i go and buy cars, don't know what you would charge but it would be worth it😂👍🏼