Is the 1993 Subaru GC8 Impreza WRX a JDM legend you should BUY?

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5 жыл бұрын

The Subaru WRX is one of the most iconic cars to ever come out of Japan. This 1993 GC8 WRX was never sold here in the USA. Now for the first time these AWD JDM legends are available for sale in the States. Under the hood is the classic turbocharged flat-4 mated to a 5-speed gear box. This car has withstood the test of time. From an interior that is in great condition and an engine that runs really strong. Check out all the details on this 1993 Subaru WRX.
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@PF_ROB 5 жыл бұрын

I had an STI in the 90s. No, not the kind Subaru made, but the kind I didn't learn about in health class.

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Ouch! I hope you were able to get rid of it!

@PF_ROB 5 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides Nope! I still have it if anybody wants it! 🤪 (obviously just kidding 🤫)

@malachilatroy 2 жыл бұрын

@@PF_ROB how about now bro?

@RBLXUSER_alzen14525 9 ай бұрын

Still on stock for a few thousand?

@2loco 5 жыл бұрын

The best looking imprezza ever made. I especially love the 2 door STI version we had in Australia. Rare as hens teeth and worth a fair amount.

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

AGREED!

@coopsnz1 5 жыл бұрын

$40000 the cheapest

@2loco 5 жыл бұрын

@@coopsnz1. Cheapest on carsales was 65k. Only 12 for sale Australia wide.

@coopsnz1 5 жыл бұрын

Fk the sedans still start at 35k @@2loco 65k the dreaming for a coupe tho

@coopsnz1 5 жыл бұрын

@@2loco in Japan the price difference is 500,000 yen

@sneakyfoz3692 5 жыл бұрын

We got these in Australia, awesome car in the day, cops couldn’t catch these, criminals loved them, had the power and handling nothing could catch this thing back then. More of this stuff please.

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

I will bring more!

@aaronwilkie6574 4 жыл бұрын

gc8 rexy the ram raid car of choice back in the day in aus , part of the appeal was that it was often used as a getaway car which was sort of a PR nightmare for subaru australia but actually worked out in their favour with record sales in the late 90s. Grew up around them in south west sydney , was my dream car and have owned one for 6 years, love them

@user-daviddog 5 жыл бұрын

Like it when you do these earlier cars from Japan. 👍

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

More to come David!

@bennabe6241 5 ай бұрын

Loved you leaving it in 2nd gear when you got on the speed bump at 15:26 then accelerated after the bump…that sound is heavenly

@NK259 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked up an all original 93 WRX last week. All I can say is WHAT a driving experience! Awesome video

@shannonharris2816 5 жыл бұрын

Super-cool review, again, Joe. I love your enthusiasm and value system. The GC 8 was the beginning of an era. Go Subi, go. Shannon Harris

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon that is so awesome of you to say!

@Pietro931 5 жыл бұрын

Love it when you do the early Japanese cars. Lots of history and cars that are really starting to come into their own.

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

You are so very right! Stay tuned because there are more to come!

@carlraymondgrenier787 5 жыл бұрын

this is a v6 sti front end its not all original

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that extra info Carl!

@schorschix6227 5 жыл бұрын

one of the most commonmistakes when people talk about GC8s is that they don´t mention conversions. Or they name cars the wrong specific model (like calling a WRX an Sti). Or they relate the wrong parts/attributes to a model (like saying that a WRX Type RA has IC-Spray).

@foo4572 4 жыл бұрын

Schorschix the WRX RA should have ic spray .. I’m picking one up today 👍😅

@austinamaya1139 4 жыл бұрын

Should be a ver2 going by the dash. Bumper and grill were probably swapped out

@martinmalone6324 4 жыл бұрын

first thing i said as soon as the vid started.

@kenny-d3944 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe that was fun...Surprised me with this one...Love This channel.. Keeps getting better !

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

I want to keep you on your toes Jenny! ;-) I really appreciate your dedication!

@morallyemptycorruptedmaggot 5 жыл бұрын

Love the variety of cars you do. Cars like these that weren't available in the US are so esoteric to me, but I freaking love them!! Super interesting to see.

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you saying that! You are so very right!

@chefinavan1 3 жыл бұрын

That car has a facelift front end , the version 1 had different hood & scoops and also different headlights, sidelights and grille.....and maybe more that I haven't mentioned , I'm no expert but I am reverting a version 1 to original spec from someone's facelift mods .

@C-W-S 3 жыл бұрын

The one car that can look the most boring, but also the coolest

@RaitisRides 3 жыл бұрын

I know how you feel!

@2loco 5 жыл бұрын

What an excellent review! Thanks for your hard work Joe. You took me back to my teenage years when we would attend street shows and dream about owning a Japanese 4cyl pocket rocket. I especially love that your car is right hand drive 🤭🤭🤭

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

That really means a lot! Thank you for letting me share it with you!

@eyesofisabelofficial 5 жыл бұрын

I actually said "MoMo" .... then ran around the room screaming " Yaaaaay I got it right !!"

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

LMAO! You are so awesome Andy!

@klasseact6663 5 жыл бұрын

It's great how you mix it up on your channel! Looking at an SUV...covered, perf car...covered again and then a curve ball this one, pretty cool👍👍

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for recognizing that! I love to bring the variety!

@Byu50 5 жыл бұрын

I loved it. Modern cars today made to throw away to the junkyard after 3 to years. Awesome review Joe,

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

@habibi9190 3 жыл бұрын

Man I love those JDM legends please keep doing them

@MrKid956 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! Love classic subies

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan for saying that!

@tonyjcool5314 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks ,that was super badass showing the older hot car .

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you enjoyed it!

@aaronwilkie6574 4 жыл бұрын

nice video the og wrx. We have had them here in australia since 94 . have owned mine for 6.5 years. the ealry gc8s came with the bigger mitsubishi td05 sti turbos and the later gc8s came with the less laggy smaller td04. the 2 door stis have gone through the roof over here $$

@phillipchan9125 5 жыл бұрын

I believe that the rarest was the 1998 Sti 22b which had the 2.2 litre EJ22 engine with turbo. Only 400 numbered units were built and 25 unnumbered built.A truely awesome car even to this day.

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

You are correct! I would love to have one of those!

@Smithy67 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one Joe and Tom

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for letting me share it with you!

@forexautomatedtrading148 5 жыл бұрын

I used to go stare at the Impreza WRX during the night at the local Subie dealership in Bloomington, Minnesota! I have always loved that version of the Impreza!!!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@RustyGrapes 5 жыл бұрын

always loved the gc8, my faveourite subie

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

I am right there with you!

@theoneuafter 5 жыл бұрын

Love this car. Great review!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for letting me share it with you!

@mrraheel8875 5 жыл бұрын

I own 3 of these in the U.K. and they are all 1993 models they are going up in value hear in the U.K. if I sold them now I would double my money right away👍 absolutely brilliant cars to drive and have fun the same time👍

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

They really are!

@joshuabatt2494 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Joe! This makes me miss my 2000 Impreza 2.5RS so much, best 13 years and 200,000+ miles of driving I’ve ever had, I regret selling it every day! Now that these JDM WRX’s are turning 25 and have started showing up here, I’m really wanting to pick one up. Hope to see more videos like this!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua! You are lucky to have owned that car! I would be like you though and miss the heck out of it. As soon as more come off the boat at Montu Motors I will bring it to you!

@BluntObject89 3 жыл бұрын

I dig your enthusiasm about this car.

@RaitisRides 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to say that!

@deanwharepapa8561 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome car they were available in New Zealand great videos 👍

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean! You are guys are lucky down there!

@AndreasInGreer 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Cool car! This is Raiti's Rides!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

@LS1007 5 жыл бұрын

Nice little blast from the past. It would definitely take some time to get used to righthand drive. It’s a good thing they don’t reverse the pedal layout, that would be a nightmare. Thanks for sharing it Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry for watching!

@chriswoods1983tx 5 жыл бұрын

Just got me a 2019 WRX my second WRX. Maybe next time I'll get a Sti. Love my Subie!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Chris!

@Vision33r 4 жыл бұрын

Don't buy a STI until 2021+ when they really get rid of the old engine. STI needs a 400HP+ engine. When I can buy a used V8 400+ Vette or Camaro these days for less than the price of used WRX.

@cristhosanchez5050 5 жыл бұрын

That looks amazing!!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

She is pretty!

@priztucker 5 жыл бұрын

This WRX design and model has aged better than all the other ones. No Zonks given 👍

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you!

@_allandiaz 3 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy to think I saw one of these last week for the first time

@everything3106 4 жыл бұрын

I was buy one the same from japan and everything original so happy about that.

@Rafael-ql4dd 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video, I have the same car version 2000 STI, congratulation from Dominican Republic.

@pruett89 5 жыл бұрын

Don't be hating on airbags ...😉 Really awesome video for a Subaru owner to watch. I've got a 07 WRX Wagon seeing a RHD one is so cool.

@MidwestDankAlumni 5 жыл бұрын

02-07sedan is wider, but 02-07 is the same width as a gc impreza. My gc is running 03 sedan rears

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me share it with you! You have a keeper on your hands!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great info!

@michaelw2263 5 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite Subarus!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Same here Michael!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

@@ComedyTVWeb Yes sir!

@coopsnz1 5 жыл бұрын

You're going to be pissed off how cheap these are down under 3 k , but a 88 Corvette start at 17k aud so it evens out

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Oh I know they are!

@brucerobertson5919 3 жыл бұрын

Not cheap down under any more. $3k might get you an absolute piece of junk, but really good original cars are $20k plus and rising. They are still an under-rated car, so much fun to drive and easy/cheap to maintain.

@gen3v8 5 жыл бұрын

I could not afford these when they were new and I`ve always lusted for a wrx. Researched and developed as R/H drive so you`re in its natural state.

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me share it with you!

@RipStikSnyper19cal 5 жыл бұрын

Omg THANK YOU! You finally got a GC8 OMG YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS my dream car I live in Canada so we have the 15 year import rule I want a 95-99 GC8 Sti

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

@ethanol1712 3 жыл бұрын

I know it’s been a year since you commented but wanted to tell you that I’ve got one, it’s my dream car too! I live in Canada as well!

@RoadPatina 5 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir the GC8 is an ICON! I love mine, especially since it's STI swapped. Just how Subaru should have made them with 400+hp. Well, if only them made more 22B's...

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing you input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

@RoadPatina 5 жыл бұрын

Raiti's Rides thanks for the content. Keep it coming!

@davemcguigan218 5 жыл бұрын

Joe you drove that right hand drive Subby just find. It takes getting use to the right hand drive position!!!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! You are so very true!

@OnIyTony 5 жыл бұрын

I’m lovin the subbie love recently! Can’t wait to see that STI !

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony for letting me share it with you!

@coopsnz1 5 жыл бұрын

$8000usd in Australia , Probably $18000usd in Usa

@Adamdub612 3 жыл бұрын

Hey my friend has that car buried in his garage now I'm gonna buy it cuz I've liked it since 98.

@OrchidEleven 5 жыл бұрын

damn the front (and everything) looked amazing for the early 90s

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your perspective and input! Thanks for watching!

@transient442 3 жыл бұрын

the whole front end is from a 97-00s model GC8 NOT a 93. the bonnet, grill, headlights and bumper all from the later model

@boss290t 2 жыл бұрын

1993 Camry had a very similar looking front end.

@stoneimage666 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dax! It's been a while since I've seen you comment! Thanks for being here!

@TecDLogic 5 жыл бұрын

Any legendary car for sale, I will buy it no matter what car brand it is, btw sir can’t wait for you to review the Lincoln Corsair

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you! Lincoln's are coming soon!

@DumbledoreMcCracken 5 жыл бұрын

4-Door. I sold my GM6 after 15/16 years. Subie should have brought the WRX to the US, prior to 2002.

@MidwestDankAlumni 5 жыл бұрын

I own a swapped gc

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

You are so very right!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

The best!

@OfDaSouth 4 жыл бұрын

I own a JDM swapped GM!

@Tony-112 4 жыл бұрын

We've had these since they were released (Australia) 👍

@RaitisRides 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are lucky!

@matiaskarjalainen7968 4 жыл бұрын

I have an opportunity to buy a 1993 wrx for 4000€. Steering is on the left side because it is EU model (GT). It's not in mint condition and it has recently been painted black. The paint job isn't very good, it has some mistakes here and there. But the car has been serviced quite well and it looks OK. Driven 168k km (104k miles). Should I go for it?

@Holmesson 9 ай бұрын

I'm in the process of importing a left hand drive '96 Impreza GT Turbo from Germany. It's basically a WRX sold by a different name in Europe.

@nicoshee7941 2 ай бұрын

Not true, Ej205 Engine, smaller Turbo( td04) , longer Gearbox ratio and much more other small details. The jdm version of the GC8 is more aggressive than the GT´s from Europe. But its also a very great car! GTs have a HP range betweend 211 - 218 HP. The JDM Gc8´s WRX/STI´s have 240,250,260,275 and 280HP.

@koreyhimself 5 жыл бұрын

I love the jdm classics

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@jsafrit0717 5 жыл бұрын

I'll acquire one of these one day...but first lets do this 2018 STi on some corn juice!! One more week buddy and the keys are yours!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Sounds good to me!

@crustysherrifsbadge 5 жыл бұрын

Bumper, bonnet (hood) and grill are all from a later car. The slanted intercooler on early cars are to allow room for the 90° turbo elbow inlet and chimney. The intercooler under tray is also missing, probably due to it having the wrong "hood" later cars which the "hood" belongs have a front entry turbo and bigger intercooler. The scoop is not directing air to the cooler. The skirts and spats don't belong on a 93 car. The brakes on early cars are shocking, you're the only person I've ever heard praise them. Honest John car sales. Dunno where you're getting your info from.

@percy543 5 жыл бұрын

also has facelift tail lights and colour coded side mirrors and door handles

@NoOne-py5or 3 жыл бұрын

This will be my next car

@kevinjenkins9212 3 жыл бұрын

do any one know what the top speed on this car was. my mate had a two litre wrx turbo and was a 1993 model looked like the one in this video, but when you turned the engine off. there was a fan that would keep running to cool the turbo down. im sure it was this model and year because of the color and small spoiler fitted on the back. and i think he said it was 240 BHP standard.

@novaomega745 Жыл бұрын

Top speed is ~175kmh (governor). There isn’t a cooling fan that I know of on the 93 WRX.

@neth77 Жыл бұрын

Just got a GC8 and stoked with it, the original was the best and always will be! My insurance company told me it's a "high risk vehicle" lol.

@eyecontrol4900 Жыл бұрын

whereabouts do you live? you get quoted very high for insurance ?

@eyesofisabelofficial 5 жыл бұрын

In the UK we used to call them "Sleeping policemen" when they first came out. In India they are known as " Speed breakers"

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

That is fascinating! I never knew that!

@jadegc8160 5 жыл бұрын

That actually has a front end conversion lol that is a face lift hood, grille, headlights and bumper/lip.... so the early 90s did not look like that actually. That is most likely the 2.5RS hood, you can tell how different the silvers were between the hood and fender. Plus the wheels came mostly 16in. This car is also missing the main "WRX" decal on the back, and those aren't original taillights. The lights were all red and orange back then. Just thought people should know so they're not surprised when car shopping. The car is really clean though, especially the seats.

@jadegc8160 5 жыл бұрын

@@davidjacobs2507 yeah I'm not sure on the wheels, I just know that most are 16s. And yeah that grill is like v6, i had one on my RS.

@torpidtunes 3 жыл бұрын

"No airbag, none of that garbage" 10:35

@hokimoki3677 4 жыл бұрын

Dont forget kiwi legend possom Bourne

@RaitisRides 4 жыл бұрын

AGREED!

@OfDaSouth 4 жыл бұрын

I need that steering wheel/shifter setup in my GM6...anybody got links?

@coopsnz1 5 жыл бұрын

1994 wrx sti with 69000km in Japan 2,800,000 yen + Compliance plate in Usa = $32,000 in Usa . high mileage examples will be $18000 in Usa . Depends if you can still find them for 700,000 yen in Japan

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that Ben!

@SEGASaturnLad 3 жыл бұрын

Not having an undertray into the intercooler will be doing that car no favours.

@insxmnia_exe 5 жыл бұрын

where were u in 93 is a good ass album, check it out sometime haha

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective!

@johnrae4633 9 ай бұрын

But a 1993 WRX & Sti Impreza had a different set of lights and bonnet/hood, the ones on the car in the video are from the first very minor facelift from 1996-97!

@RaitisRides 9 ай бұрын

That is ver interesting isn't it!

@faultyway6673 5 жыл бұрын

Haven't had these for years but doesn't that have a 1999 front end and bonnet scoop as 1993 is the older style??

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing you input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

@transient442 3 жыл бұрын

correct, the grill, headlights, bonnet and bumper have all been swapped from a later model.

@coopsnz1 5 жыл бұрын

1997 Type r v3 start at 1.5 million yen in Japan now

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Oh wow!

@dannyalvarez1512 4 жыл бұрын

Where can I find parts for a 94 Impreza?

@frontlineltdfrontlineltd4072 4 жыл бұрын

I want mine back.

@vipbeef2174 5 жыл бұрын

Bunta's car from Initial D

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

I totally see it!

@remissiveslave 5 жыл бұрын

Regardless which ej boxer you get, there's certainly a great risk you will blow a gasket trying to drive it the way it was meant for. Coming from a impreza and wrx owner myself.

@MidwestDankAlumni 5 жыл бұрын

Lol 205 gc8 owner

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your perspective and input! Thanks for watching!

@MidwestDankAlumni 5 жыл бұрын

He's not wrong though

@sumblwnup8695 3 жыл бұрын

Plan on getting a 94 or 92 soon

@RaitisRides 3 жыл бұрын

Great question!

@estpst 5 жыл бұрын

Montu has some great unusual cars

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you!

@zackikhwan2515 5 жыл бұрын

In my country malaysia..we spend a lot money to buy a jdm cars..

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Same here Zack!

@krzyolskool 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the answer is yes.

@kerrydonovan6472 5 жыл бұрын

The front bumper, fogs and lip are not stock, they're off the a ver5 (98'-01').

@eminye1 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly was just about to comment on the front, it is from later models

@MidwestDankAlumni 5 жыл бұрын

Um, ver 5 is 98. It's a very 4-6 Front end. That bumper was only used in America from 00-01. -subieguy87

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kerry for that great info!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting!

@mgcspark 5 жыл бұрын

Gc8 all day

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

AGREED!

@martinmalone6324 4 жыл бұрын

omg that cars pedestrian compared to my 98 265bhp, 239bhp you sure more like 139? nearly redlining in 3rd doing 50?

@marnix484 5 жыл бұрын

im sticking with my 98 sti type R

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Now that is HOT!!!!!

@marnix484 5 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides it is,it really is

@damiangamboa7907 3 жыл бұрын

Man I will own a 2 door sti one day

@RaitisRides 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@user-ci5qw3rf8d 5 ай бұрын

Ive actually got one of these sitting in my driveway waiting too be resurrected lol

@dagger_4d 4 ай бұрын

A little misleading. The front bumper is off of the v5-6 models

@Rafael-ql4dd 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same car but STI

@rudolfgolez3241 2 жыл бұрын

How much?

@carlostrejo100 4 жыл бұрын

The hood on that gc8 is not original 93 model! That's 97- 99 model!!

@corz299 4 жыл бұрын

Needs the wing

@connorconway2021 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool car but not completely original for a 1993 that’s the 1999 facelift bumper with the lip.

@RaitisRides 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that great info Connor!

@MidwestDankAlumni 5 жыл бұрын

The silver from jdm land was different than the usdm silver The new rain guards won't work on a gc, we got half doors Those heat extractors are non functional, they have the backing plates on still Those aren't ver1 seats. V4/5 seats

@MidwestDankAlumni 5 жыл бұрын

Those aren't 93 jdm taillights either

@MidwestDankAlumni 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 momo in my 98

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

You are my in-house expert!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man for that info!

@RaitisRides 5 жыл бұрын

Momo wheel is a great wheel!