The Problems With Buying A High Mileage 2015-2021 Subaru WRX...

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The Problems With Buying A High Mileage 2015-2021 Subaru WRX...
If you are thinking about buying a used Subaru WRX, specifically a VA generation WRX, the 2015-2021 Subaru WRX, then watch this video first! I talk about Subaru WRX engine problems, Subaru WRX transmission problems, and all the problems that the Subaru WRX faces!
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@chrisfusco1108 Жыл бұрын

My neighbor has a '18 WRX with 225k (daily drive between Philly and NYC) and the only thing he has done with it is routine maint and replaced the ac compressor. The key is to buy one that was not owned by a punk kid who wanted to Fast N Lame the rig with artard mods.

@joeschlomo2143 Жыл бұрын

That’s a lucky duck. My previous car was a 2016 Volvo with 200k miles. It completely fell apart the closer I got to 200k. I wouldn’t trust the drivetrain on the wrx to last reliably past 150k but that’s just me.

@AutoEnthusiast Жыл бұрын

Facts! Well cared for, these will definitely last!

@Moondoggy1941 Жыл бұрын

I always say you are not buying a car you are buying the owner's car, is the owner honest, does he tell you what is wrong and what was fixed? does he even have one sticker on the car? Catch him in one lie then he is lying to you.

@MiLLz830 Жыл бұрын

exactly its user error lol

@styleemusic 11 ай бұрын

Facts. These kids destroy these cars with cheap mods and run online to complain

@VTEC-YO Жыл бұрын

you’re not getting a 2015-2021 wrx for 10k

@AutoEnthusiast Жыл бұрын

If you want one, there like like 10+ around me lol. They are all over the place with high mileage right now.

@KingRDM Жыл бұрын

@@AutoEnthusiast I would like too see those deals. Where would I see that?

@MontiHollywood Жыл бұрын

@@AutoEnthusiastDefinitely trying to get one. Let me know

@shiloh5199 11 ай бұрын

Exactly!! If you find VA chassis for cheap that means it has issues.

@machomanskatzout6374 10 ай бұрын

I seen 2 for roughly around 10k, under 100k

@johnwalker4251 9 ай бұрын

Dude, man top advice! Mechanical history makes all the dizz. Thanks from the community. Preach my brother!

@cqb1494 7 ай бұрын

I got really lucky with my 2018 WRX, I had a good feeling it hadn’t been modified. But I had no idea until I went to pick it up that it had been serviced every 5,000kms and wasn’t driven often by the previous owner. I am now trying to continue that servicing schedule which is kinda hard since I daily it. All I have done to the car is a GrimmSpeed Intake, Invidia turbo-back exhaust and a dyno tine from a very well known Subaru tuning place in my area and the car has been excellent. All you have to do is take care of these cars and they will not have issues. I plan on owning it for another 10 years or more and I trust it won’t have any major problems with how well it has been maintained so far.

@jdi.9520 7 ай бұрын

get a fumoto drain valve, makes oil changes 100x easier. don't even need tools to change your oil anymore

@damonreliga3129 Жыл бұрын

Where and what years 2016 still go for 18k with over 100k miles

@Skyline_r3496 4 ай бұрын

I got a 2021 wrx with 22,000 miles, 2 owners and no accidents and clean tittle. Only thing it had was an after market exhaust.

@lirryhere Жыл бұрын

just I want to know if a wrx is a good daily and what is yearly cost for Maintenance of it? I’m planning to get one in the for first car

@chriswilson1968 Жыл бұрын

It's a great daily driver. I have a 2020 wrx premium. Changed the stock tires and routine oil changes. Nothing else.

@garbageguitarist8155 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your videos but I believe you are lacking knowledge on the VA wrx’s. I have done an extensive amount of research on this vehicle. The transmissions are actually quite reliable and can easily handle anything below the 400whp power level excluding the OEM clutch. Many of the issues brought up in this video are due to poor driving if the car and general “disrespect” of the vehicle. Any professional tuner will tell you this

@AutoEnthusiast Жыл бұрын

Well if having two of them, spending 5 years immersing myself in both of mine, the community, being a mechanical engineer, and owning a company that manufacturers parts for them qualifies me as lacking knowledge, I would love to hear who you are speaking too about VAs! I don't want to be dismissive, but I don't know of any high volume Subie tuner running more than 330 lb-ft not on flex without heavy warnings. And having been in 25+ VA's pushing more than that, the trans/clutch slips at that level for most setups. Maybe watch some more of the channel to see where I stand on the VA, I think it's pretty clear. Zero disrespect here, only realism driven by analytics and engineering.

@lucian7182 Жыл бұрын

Whp isn’t the problem with the trans tq is. It’s well documented that the safe zone is under 350tq 350+ trannys start to break.

@garbageguitarist8155 Жыл бұрын

@@lucian7182 from what I’ve researched it’s rods that go at around 350, then the trans above 400. But nonetheless it’s still close. To be safe engine and tranny need to be built to surpass 400. I’m not saying the trans will hold 350 indefinitely, but it CAN take it without immediate failure

@Obama___ Жыл бұрын

@@garbageguitarist8155 ya I’ve even talked to people in person and who have upgraded their car and they have all said that they had to upgrade the clutch even with just a 350hp, you probably can if you baby it but that’s not the point

@Moondoggy1941 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoEnthusiast Key words Extensive amount of research, not real world experience. Big difference.

@chrischarles9218 Жыл бұрын

The problem is there is a 99.9% chance its been ragged on. Just go get a new one at the dealership. Mine had 6 miles on it when I drove it off the lot.

@AutoEnthusiast Жыл бұрын

If only i could buy a new VA!

@chrischarles9218 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoEnthusiast If is always followed by what cannot be. When you test drive a VB youll forget about the 21.

@lucian7182 Жыл бұрын

@@chrischarles9218 I test drove a 22 while getting a recall done on my 21 Sti, it really wasn’t as impressive as people make it seem.better driving experience than the VA fa20? Sure better looks? hell no. There are a whole lot of cars out there that can make you forget about subies.

@WitchYuki22 Жыл бұрын

@@lucian7182 what awd with manual can you get though?

@mr.carguy3161 8 ай бұрын

@@WitchYuki22BESIDES Audi and BMW?? MAYBE a VW Golf R32. They’re nowhere NEAR as reliable as Subaru!! And repairs out of warranty?! Forget it! 😂😂

@evoman44 2 ай бұрын

2005 WRX GD owner here. I have thought about upgrading to a GR WRX and later on to a VA in the past but always felt I had a better more reliable platform with the GD. Plus from what I have seen they are far more simpler to work on. Now with VA's being so prevalent I am kinda over them. I am more interested now in a VB if Subaru decides to bring the wagon varient to the US. I have loved my WRX sedan but it has been impractical the times I have needed to carry balky items. Even my old 95 2dr Íntegra has being far more practical with with its lift back being able to accommodate all sorts of bulky things.

@GlitchedGamer26 15 күн бұрын

i got a 2015 wrx premium bone stock unmolested 87k miles for 14k with an extra set of rims 1 previous owner garage kept they had the car from factory delivered to them was a mom and she just had another kid so she was looking to get an suv ive owned the car about 2 years its full bolt on and e85 flex fuel all cobb parts tuned by efi logics on the mustang dyno pushing 363whp she fucking ripsss i 100% need a walnut blasting asap but like you said its very rare to find an unmolested wrx and its been treating me pretty good

@Hmglorster 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2015 wrx, with less than 30k mileage all stock, first owner, only drive it once or twice a week since I work with the wife so we mostly take her car.

@jacebrooklyn Жыл бұрын

If you get an STI does it have the same direct injection issue with carbon buildup?

@Midwest_Tyler Жыл бұрын

No, the EJ platform in the STi is port injection.

@masterrash1 10 ай бұрын

Not possible finding a 15+ WRX with not even 120/135 thousand miles worth 10/15 thousand dollars,not possible, unless if there's damage.

@SarcasticComments23 6 ай бұрын

I’m my area if they are over 100k miles then it’s realistically 13-19k

@stevep4236 Жыл бұрын

Not going to find 100k WRX for 14k...unless salvage title

@dtdthorn431 Жыл бұрын

i just got my 2015 wrx for 17k from dealership. put 10 down, financing; 7

@stevep4236 Жыл бұрын

@@dtdthorn431 17k otd? How many miles?

@dtdthorn431 Жыл бұрын

@@stevep4236 105k

@pabloscorner6204 Жыл бұрын

@@dtdthorn431 have you had any problems yet ?

@pabloscorner6204 Жыл бұрын

@@dtdthorn431 I paid the same for 100k miles 2017 I've been with it about 2 weeks so far I just have lights and ac issues but I was told to come Monday to fix

@denisclips1128 Жыл бұрын

I just got mine 100k flat 2015 limited from a subaru dealership 1 owner 20k

@AutoEnthusiast Жыл бұрын

$20k??

@denisclips1128 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoEnthusiast yes sir white like yours 22k after sales tax I'm in kansas really taken care of and when I got it I pointed out what I didn't like and they fixed it for free mines a 6 speed

@stevep4236 Жыл бұрын

Sounds about right, seems like they're using "supply chain" excuses still

@Elliot-Laplante Жыл бұрын

100k mile or Kilometer

@xsmokeydogx5318 10 ай бұрын

@@denisclips1128mine just hit 100k miles definitely recommend getting an AOS installed and look at the valve cleaning service at a shop since they recommend it every like 50k miles

@viratahuja5048 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 wrx wi the 85k runs perfect rn I love the car should I sell it or keep it ? I don’t wanna have issues in the future

@anthonybehringer7425 Жыл бұрын

I have a pro tuned flex fuel 2015 wrx with 153,000+ and it makes about 340-345 whp I have had no issues,it is my daily as well. the worst thing that has happen is my oem cat went out because of the ethonal which was on me but the biggest thing with these car are maintenance, this video is more of a scare for future wrx owners than being helpful as long as long as you take care of the car and Keep the power numbers below 350 wtq and 350-375 whp it will be a pretty reliable car. And get a pro tune, the stock tune sucks and the cobb maps are not the best either.

@accordv6er 4 ай бұрын

Looking at a 330k like 1 owner. Stock tune. No obvious issues. Drives great... Seems unlikely it's the original engine? But maybe

@pccpwsv3760 7 ай бұрын

I have a stock 2015 wrx that just hit 80k miles. I bought it new. The car has only seen shell premium gas and oil changes every 3k miles. Single owner. Apparently I’m a unicorn.

@jonnythunder76 4 ай бұрын

Hi, 96k miles 49k are mine. I have an original 2015 wrx built the engine at 76k. Same tune for 4 years from Goosetuned. You are flat out wrong with the assumption that flat 4s are meant to run 250k plus without mx. It's a regular mix heavy vehicle like owning a BMW which I've had 3 of. The 2015+ wrx is dead ass reliable if you just give it regular servicings. I've tracked my car on the Nürbergring 8 times, driving 5 years on the autobahn hitting speeds of 155 mph for sometimes 25 minutes straight. Or even 8 hour road trips through the alps. Never had the car not start, or bad fuel. You are regurgitating faulty stuff from forums and from people who treated their vehicles as disposable

@stevemt3422 Жыл бұрын

Try to buy a non modded car that's hasn't been abused

@absolutelyfailz4480 Жыл бұрын

Just buy it new!!! The dealers are not marking up VB's like they do GR corollas, manual supras, type r. There's just no demand like there was for VA

@MrKillamota 3 ай бұрын

You should do one with a STI’s I’m planning on getting a very well looked after 2015 wrx sti for 25k aud from a 50+ year old owner who cared for and looked after the car 0 modifications at all well looked after and clean

@repinrs Жыл бұрын

I plan on buying a VA WRX sometime around end of summer/fall (hopefully) whats the highest miles I should consider?

@Alexriess_77 Жыл бұрын

0 miles

@repinrs Жыл бұрын

@@Alexriess_77 lol thanks there are probably slim to none VA wrxs with 0 miles

@xsmokeydogx5318 10 ай бұрын

I bought mine with 86k miles on it, have 100k miles now I would only buy one directly from a Subaru dealership that’s what I did and I had a nice carfax history, plus it wasn’t modded definitely go for one with no mods if you can a catback is fine

@thomashill9501 2 ай бұрын

like every car before you tune or mod it do all the proper and needed maintenance..

@kirkwagner461 Жыл бұрын

I must be a tripple unicorn. Original owner of my 2019 base. Completely stock, not even Cobb tuned. It was fine for me from the factory, why change anything? I've had the regular maint done at dealerships plus extra oil changes between, because its my first turbo car and 6,000 seems like a stretch to my old guy brain. Problem is, I'm not selling. I tend to keep cars forever, or until rust gets them (which is usually the case, as I daily drive them all 4 seasons in the mid-Atlantic salt zone.) Anyway, I'm writing this to give you hope, as there ARE old farts like me out there who don't believe in modding things until they break. You'll find us if the stars are willing.

@SuperNoe132 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow. I own a 19' base original owner with 44k miles on it. Always serviced at dealership. Never modded, completely bone stock, no cobb tune either. Been running great, no complaints. It has rims and mudflaps and a lip kit but that's about it. Realized the car is perfect as is. Why mess with it, and in the event I do sell it I feel people would value it more as it has never been modded (which is rare for a wrx).

@AutoEnthusiast Жыл бұрын

the purple unicorn!

@cqb1494 7 ай бұрын

I agree, all I have done to mine is an intake and exhaust since I didn’t like the sound of it from factory and the rest is perfect to me.

@JayKing1201 Жыл бұрын

Moral of the story get an sti

@bonedyone Ай бұрын

valvoline restore and protect oil will clean the carbon deposits.

@patrickodonnell3260 5 күн бұрын

Nope!

@JESUSVILLAFAN925 4 ай бұрын

Had to get a new motor not even at 6 months of having it

@simon.templar9998 Жыл бұрын

VB all day son!! I’ll stay now!

@joeschlomo2143 Жыл бұрын

They say extended warranties is a ripoff. This isn’t true with this model. Battery and ECM and blower has gone on my 2017 already. I love this car to death but man is it cursed. I’m waiting for the gaskets to blow at some point (mine has only 35k miles, bone stock 93 octane all day). Actually looking to unload it for a newer STI as prices Come down.

@AutoEnthusiast Жыл бұрын

woah that's crazy for low mileage!!

@AutoEnthusiast Жыл бұрын

The EJ is definitely not as reliable as the FA20 just to say it, sounds like you might have a bit of lemon?

@joeschlomo2143 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoEnthusiast it’s currently at the Subaru dealership as we speak. They don’t even seem to be happy working on it. They’ve given me a week timeframe. I’m sure more will go wrong sometime soon.

@stevep4236 Жыл бұрын

Isn't the EJ more prone to problems than the FA? Only thing I know for sure is that the transmission is better on the STI

@e.c.r4231 Жыл бұрын

Does this same problems from the VA carries over VB WRX?

@e.c.r4231 Жыл бұрын

So if you changed and put stronger rods on the VA WRX that fixed the problem ?

@e.c.r4231 Жыл бұрын

@@pepeclippz7921 yeah only thing I know the VB are having really bad issues is with the clogged Oil Tube situation

@levi_kruger006 5 ай бұрын

what is too many miles for a wrx? is 60k too much?

@AutoEnthusiast 5 ай бұрын

Nope! I would say 100k is where you start to really look into the ride

@jovegs9532 Жыл бұрын

i just hit 40k in my 2020 wrx - it just got hit with hail i have never modded performance all i have done is the shifter plate (boomba) shifter knob wiggle fix (forgot what that part is called) and oil catch can (radium) hail damage is pretty extensive but if youre looking for a project car i might have what you need let me know man!

@jovegs9532 Жыл бұрын

if not i plan to drive it to the end of its life but would love to see someone better & more passion for cars than me have it

@danhectic5629 3 ай бұрын

hail totaled my '17! thankfully insurance came through & got a way nicer '18.

@kendallhuggins1380 Жыл бұрын

and sti is worth it but i like to drive and relax shifting every damn second isn’t relaxing …

@physics1874 6 ай бұрын

I got lucky on my wrx 1 owner with 64k miles, I just don’t have any experience with Subarus. I’m planning on just having it as a weekend car. Can I have just go about my way with regular maintenance or should I still be looking out for these specific problems?

@sjbb838 Жыл бұрын

I have an opportunity to buy a 2018 WRX premium it has 51,000 miles on it. I probably could get it for 24.5K not sure what I’m in for though

@BoRNShadow 10 ай бұрын

did you buy it? i just got a 2021 premium with 10k miles for 28 grand 😬 watch out

@sjbb838 10 ай бұрын

@@BoRNShadow no I ended up buying a Toyota Tacoma, 4×4🤣

@rayz1568 11 ай бұрын

whats your range for "high" mileage?

@AutoEnthusiast 11 ай бұрын

80k+

@bruiser803 Жыл бұрын

Sell you mine 2015 Subaru wrx limited with 175000kms asking 11k

@FrizzyLoc18 3 ай бұрын

I definitely understand your point, but I believe with supporting mods tunded wrx's are reliable. For example, oil catch cans, can help with temperature and oil filtering. Upgraded clutch for extra control of the torque. I'm looking into grabbing my first Subie (VB GT) since I don't have enough experience with sticks and let the years go by for me to find the time to learn one. However, mainly due to traffic I rather not have the hassle even if I can pick it up fairly quickly. Great video.

@Moondoggy1941 Жыл бұрын

I do not modify my cars, not so much as a sticker on it, I am looking for my next car, my Fiesta ST was stolen, thanks Ford for your crappy FOB design.

@raphaelpommier4304 9 ай бұрын

That sucks! Those were cool cars and ford quit makin' em! I hope to see you behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla GR soon.

@Moondoggy1941 9 ай бұрын

@@raphaelpommier4304 You must have Hobo Kelly vision to see that, yeah I am old. It is almost impossible to find one of those, a GTI or WRX. It was a fun car to drive, I did not abuse it but I enjoyed it, low miles, all they wanted where the new tires and rims, the tow truck driver totaled it by dragging it onto the flat bed. If you find a Escape for cheap it has the same motor I believe.

@anthonyhoang203 Жыл бұрын

70k ok I might buy it used. For a Subaru WRX

@Ryansavagesstla 8 ай бұрын

I have 15 with 207k miles lol

@universal938 5 ай бұрын

Any engine replacement?

@justinshute5726 Ай бұрын

The only problem would be if you listen to this guy or bought his toilet of a car. If you need assistance to buy a car you shouldn’t be buying one

@kevzallmotor973 9 ай бұрын

Tbh I just hit 100000 miles right on my 2017 wrx Subaru and stock motor stage 2 + mods stay strong tuned by drunkmanntuning 🎉

@styleemusic 11 ай бұрын

Where are you getting a wrx for 10k please share 😂

@AutoEnthusiast 11 ай бұрын

6+ within 200 miles on me on FB marketplace… high mileage with accidents, but that gets you into a build for 10-12k

@AutoEnthusiast 11 ай бұрын

I also live in one of the highest cost of living areas in the country

@mcsqueegee81 Жыл бұрын

Just skip on the wrx, go for a sti! worth it, 6sp tranny, ej engine, brembo brakes etc. If getting a wrx, then end up wanting to upgrade stuff, then you wish just have an sti. Wrx tranny can't hold high power, engine is definitely sub par & not good for building. brakes need upgrading usually

@AutoEnthusiast Жыл бұрын

Unpopular opinion, the transmission is the only positive on the STI if I am not tracking it! The FA20 builds power much more reliably for less $, unless there is a full engine build, and that point you are doing the same for both platforms. With that said, I still want to get an STI at some point, but the VB is outperforming the VA STI in most categories.