Technically, the VA WRX is a derivative of the fourth generation GJ Impreza. Subaru made the decision to drop the name Impreza on the WRX for marketing reasons.

@@vossler360 they did the same with the Legacy Outback Wagon trim in the 90s . Now you 2 models instead a wagon verison of a legacy. Subaru is pretty smart.

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does any of you know a way to log back into an Instagram account? I was stupid forgot my login password. I appreciate any tips you can give me!

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@Romeo Harold Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

lol

I keep one in my glove box for the meme, dont even vape but just for any passenger to get the full experience 😂

Nice!

How much ?

I'm late to the discussion but I also bought a 2018 WRX (base) in red and just last week I now own the 2021 WRX (in blue this time); couldn't be happier. Grats on the car Mr Leppert.

@@Beauchee how much was it?

Just bought a 18 base

Does the stage 1 tune negatively affect the reliability? Does it void the warranty?

chigasaki06 no if anything it makes the engine run more efficiently .You can actually get better fuel economy after a tune . Yes it can affect your warranty technically but it all depends what goes wrong .You can also go back to the stock tune before you bring it back for servicing

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I literally read this while hitting my Juul...thanks...

How is your 2018 reliability wise at 400 whp? I just bought a 2017 limited and wanted to start modding it but don't know how high I can go with keeping it reliable as it is my daily.

I just don’t floor it lol. Is full bolts on and E85, that’s about it. The car does around 22-25MPG

@@Fastmosquito555 Alright, thanks for the info lol. I think I'm going to shoot for 350 whp myself.

@@Fastmosquito555 why not floor it

Sir, cylinder #4 is on the line and wants to speak with you. He says, and I quote, "feeling a bit warm."

Just because it's all wheel drive doesn't mean you can ignore that, I didn't like the stock tires when it was below 60 degrees and wet outside. I have a set of Michelin x ice 3s and it plows throw snow without an issue

Connor Dunckel thanks I’ll look into those

@@joshuapapas7331 I got mine slightly used(4-6000 miles) for like $250, if you're buying new, nokians would be the better bet

I run Bridgestone Blizzaks in the winter on the ASA wheels offered as a winter option on the 04-05 STI. made the mistake of taking my '17 out on the stock dunlops a few winters ago and they are trash in snow. you can easily find a used set that will fit for cheap.

Connor Dunckel that’s not bad, you run same stock rim? Probably right.

Get a short throw shifter installed and if you have the money for it get a stage 1+ cobb tune. youll spend like 900 but its worth it

Yep since day 1 with my 2017 as well. There is no fixing it despite what people might say about tunes, shifter, bushings, etc. I got to drive a stock sti and the next day i went to negotiate a trade for one.

Yep

Awesome!

Yes. You are wise to wait a couple years for Subaru to work out the bugs. If i trade up my 18 wrx im going straight for sti. Its rumored to be getting 400hp and 361 tq. If not and it's ugly im swapping the sti transmission into my wrx.

On the same page sister. I have a 2019 Impreza sport hatchback but I’m going to get the STi! 👏🏽👏🏽

They are not Imprezas there wrxs as of 2015, but that it is smart

I want trade my 2018 Outback Premium for a WRX, but I love the Outback for weekend road trips ( sits in garage during the week)

How much was it and what's your credit score and how much did you put down? I can't get a damn loan my credit score is 600 and I make $35 an hour

ya boi Sosa damn my credit score is in the low 600’s too and I make less than that... guess I’m screwed. How much were you putting down if you don’t mind my asking

@@charliecleveland9747 1k

@Jay Garcia how does that work

not in florida🤭

Did u get it?

Bro thats a crazy good price for 25k miles. It's 2024 and I can barely find a decent one under 100k miles for 20.

You deserve to be bullied for the cvt but regardless the wrx is a pos either way.

You’ll get use to it lol

It’s essentially a sports car, you feel every bump and rock on the road. It’s not meant to be a smooth ride. It’s meant to stay flat while cornering hard. If you want a comfy ride get a non sports car.

In general it's a pain to shift this car from 1st to 2nd. Nothing to do with being a new or experienced driver. There's a ton of threads on this so I wouldn't be too down about not shifting smoothly

I know this is a little late, but I just installed a Perrin Shift stop that I got off Subispeed and it actually helps with my shifting. It removed the "wiggle" when in first and second and in my opinion helped alot.

the stage 1 tune corrects the god awful rev-hang from the factory tune so it makes it feel smoother

It's because of the rev hang

I bought a 2017 and going from stop to 1st gear somewhat quickly and smoothly is the toughest thing ive ever done

got mine for 34

@@jesusisking4065 I purchased a 2020 Limited last week, MSRP was $36,963 and I paid $33,600 which is almost 10% off. I'm definitely happy with that! Also, Subaru must have addressed the rev have for 2020 because I don't seem to have that issue. The 1 to 2 to 3 shifts are a bit rough, but it's getting smoother as I learn to finesse the clutch better.

@@dlg5485 I got a 2020 Premium about a month ago... been ill so I JUST finished the break-in period. I also drove a used one in my test drive. The used one was 2018, stock. My personal opinion is the rev hang issue is slightly exaggerated. It takes like a minute to get used to the shifter. (FYI I also currently suffer from left leg peroneal nerve palsy... so that should make things a MAJOR bugger... it doesn't.) I decided to get the WRX (regular, no performance pack) vs STI because (a) although I LOVE the go-fast bits in the STI, the brakes and tires cost a fortune to replace... and in the WRX they are cheap, and (b) I can get a nice set of steelies with winter tyres on em, (c) cloth seats, and (d) honestly the fuel economy is night and day... I love cars as much as the next mofo, but come on... Mad respect for any decision folks make about their cars, but that's my take. Red WRX. Named it Axel (after the shoes of the character in Streets of Rage 2). Yes it falls asleep after 5000 RPM... but UP to 5000 RPM hahahha nice.

You could get the sti for 37k

I'm 51 and I wanted something sporty but a little of that all terrain aspect like my crosstrek. I guess if I get one it will be my midlife crisis car 🤣🤣😆🤣

I'm 51 and I like the sportiness of the wrx but I was wondering if the shifting would get old to an old man 🤣😂😅

Same

Wasn’t a fan at first as well but saw it in person and up close and love it

2017 arround $33000 out the door

@@edlara1303 it's mine and was more than that.

I didn't see it

Not a need.. cvt was a bad choice for anything fun. I’ll take a normal auto any day.

@@losersseekhelp meaning if your looking for the sporty feel but dont want the manual then the cvt is the way to go

Daniel Wood do you drive a cvt? They’re anything but sporty.. I’ve driven a couple, don’t like them.

Daniel Wood it’s a fact that the cvt is a lot more unreliable than the manual version though

I got a Civic hatchback now with cvt transmission. Love it.