Mr. Geese says he won't talk about the stereotypes associated with STI owners, proceeds to make a sick intro of all the stereotypes 🤣 Savage!

I'm 1 minute into this video and it's the greatest of all time.

The point you made about the intangibles of certain cars is exactly why I love my STi. It isn't the fastest car in a straight line. It's not the most refined (bare-bones interior); has a boy-racer image; is brash and inefficient, sourcing its power from an outdated, underpowered motor (by today's standards). The steering isn't the heaviest, and it does understeer. But, it's analog and tactile--like you said, having a very old-school feel. It may never be as legendary as a Supra or Skyline, or make power as easily as an LS motor car. But I've found that whenever I take it on a backroad with no-one around and can exist in a vacuum with the car - it has plenty of power, and never disappoints to put a smile on my face. It makes lovely sounds from the UEL headers, rips through 1-3 gear with a power delivery from the turbo that feels like a wave is hurling you forward. I haven't been crazy about the rubbery stock shifter feel, but a (kartboy) shortshift kit makes a world of difference--one of the best I've ever driven. In a way, the STi embodies the epitome of slow-car-fast. It's enough to excite, but not too much to endanger. It's short gearing can be tiresome, but can be equally enjoyable when ringing it out to ~7000rpm. Fantastic machine. And excellent review.

The visibility, the mechanical feel, the old school type of vibe you get with this all weather beast is really, really good. This is a car you can drive basically anywhere no matter the weather conditions, we love them here in MA.

Own a 2011 STI. You've nailed the car pretty well. Very large aftermarket for these cars to improve any quibbles, just stay away from the flatbrim society and you're golden.

That was probably the best intro of any KZfaq video in existence right now. I was dying like a blown ej motor.

So people complained when the NSX AND Supra was updated for 2018 and wanted the old school Engines. Subaru gave what people want, stuck with the EJ and you guys STILL complain.

Wait a second was that yuri from the straight pipes in the beginning?

What an absolutely excellent review. The good, the bad and the ugly - all explained about as honestly as I've seen from any reviewer ... ever. Your conclusion was heartfelt and personal, delivered in a way that I think most real track-day enthusiasts could connect with. Nice work!

lmfaooooo the intro is bosssssss!!!!!! 😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😂😅😂😅😂😅

Regular Cars' writing is clever but the automotive savagery on all of your WRX videos deserves an award.

'"That Mitsutashi you got here " crack !!

Nailed the conclusion! The exact feeling I had when I test drove the new Civic Type R. There was a feeling of disconnect between myself and the car and your're the only reviewer to raise that point. Keep up your legendary work.

This may have been commented on somewhere else previously, but I think your POV door closing to steering wheel sequence is absolutely amazing. Something I haven’t seen in any other car reviewers repertoire. You’re always bringing something unique. Great review to boot.

Thank you fro the reasonable conclusion at the end! Finally, somebody who get what this car is about. Thank you, I love your work.

You are a really talented reviewer. That was funny, informative, and genuinely enjoyable to watch. I could not swallow the price of the RA, as it was a bit above my budget and I was able to get a standard 2018 STI with Recaros for about $15,000 less than the RA (the prices one can get on the regular 2018 STI now are insane). However, I purchased it for some of the very reasons you touched on...remnants of an analog era, capable AWD, and the driving engagement. The heavy clutch and the heavy steering is just...so great. I'm still learning to deal with the understeer. It's far from perfect, but it's a lot of fun. I really wish my STI had the Alcantara wrapped steering wheel of the RA given how much better it grips when hands sweat.

Holy shit, the entry was the best ever.

I'll tell you how tough the awd system parts are.. I just recently drove an 08 Impreza with stock suspension down a farmer's tractor road at 70 mph and had my head hit the roof a couple of times. Two CV axles, one wheel bearing and a speed sensor and it's just fine. I actually had my car buried to the doors at stock levels and still got home.... Ain't no other car in any form will ever be as good as the AWD of a Subaru. I've had three Chevy, three dodges, six fords and one toyota. Now I'm driving a Subaru. I'm never going back to anything else.

Cant deny that it looks better than its competitors. Happy with my 2018 STI 👌🤙🤙

Just got an STI, never owned one before and I love it! X6 5.0 for the long trips, everything else STI.

Your final thoughts hit the nail on the head...no, it's not the street/track machine it used to be...but my god, I LOVE driving my STi and do not regret buying one at all...it's just, fun.

Love the video. The shoppe part was really funny. Also, your demeanor, and sort of looks, reminds me of Agent Coulson from Agents of shield lol. Keep it up!

Best. intro. Ever. I didnt see this car coming, you caught us all off guard! I love it.

I have a 2004 STI and I love it! It is old school and still all original and still very fast. And it still is a head turner. I am waiting to see what the next Gen is going to look like but it will be hard to beat the original. Subaru rocks they are the first car company to introduce an all wheel drive rocket that kicked everyones ass in 2004 and is still relevant today.

You have a premium exhaust that adds 2 HP... I literally LOLed. Just delete those mufflers already. No need. Also... Kudos on that entering the car shot straight into the cluster... that was awesome.

2018 wrx owner here. Look at any dyno chart of a stock FA engine. You can visually see the lumpy tune. Its a really... really... bad tune. Also the dip in power at ~4300rpm is just bad. Tuning them is really one of the better things you can do unfortunately and I wish we didnt feel it necessary to do it. Now lumpy tune and touchy ass throttle aside (seriously 30% pedal input = 100% WOT)... a car this quick and still just commuting to work getting 27-29mpg... kind of nice. Lady on the street but a freak in the bed as it were. Im no racecar driver. I just wanted something kinda quick with enough competence in shit winter weather to get me where I need to go. A wrx/sti is a great option for this.

This is the best car review of all time 😂 I’m loving the humor of this channel

I love that you don't follow the norm on car reviews. Keep it up!

10:22 - "rear ends are usually pretty muddy."

@:52 is that Yuri from the Straight Pipes??? lol

That intro is going to make this channel go viral.

The funny thing is this 'vaping/riceboys' culture that you showed so well in the intro of this awesome video, it just doesn't exist in Europe at all. All the subaru owners here are usually very down to the earth folks or tech savvy people who love driving these cars in the mountains and twisties. And except for wrx owners, they are all usually mid age+ guys, not kids as the subarus are more expensive here than german brands. It has still the community feeling though, meets and stuff. It's a completely different perspective and as being a Subaru sti owner myself I can't help but wonder how it came for it to happen in America to be ridiculed so much. Loving your work as I can relate to your views so much, keep it up! And do the series from Scott's shop about everyday work as you promised on the 100k subscribers video please! Take care both -J.

i own an RA after 4 years owning an sti and you nail it! RA feels 100 times more connected to the road than the regular STI. no regrets in my decision.

Man that sound of the STI never gets old!

Very entertaining intro and a spot-on evaluation of the car (as usual). You highlighted many of the attributes responsible for me keeping my modified '09 WRX hatch for many more years. Hands-down, the BEST online car reviews . Keep up the excellent work!

Good review. I had a 2016 STI, loved it. Just picked up a 2019 STI. Not sure what Subaru did, but it just feels smoother. Lighter clutch, Feels even more planted (I thought the 19's would have a hard ride but surprisingly its much more comfortable and handles even better than my 2016. Yes its only an additional 5 horse but again for some reason it feels like its ready to dance more than the previous. Could it be the Billsteins? Revised ECU and 3rd gear? RA exhaust and intake addition? Something is different about this last run and I think Subaru Heavy Industries understated this one. I'm still in the break in period so I have not punch it yet but its feels very potent and planted. The new clutch feel alone makes it easier to driver in traffic and to punch through gears on open road. This last EJ I must say so far is the business.

I have an 05 sti, so it's just never been worth getting a newer one, due to them having basically the same engine and transmission. But one thing I would like to point out when comparing an STI to cars like the civic r, focus rs, golf f. These cars are all easily tunable to whatever horsepower you desire. It's relatively inexpensive to get a downpipe and ecu tune for any of these cars. So factory power numbers don't really mean much. But the STI has better AWD, better differentials.

13:54 I really love the camera angle and the way it shifted. It maybe some sort of cinema magic but really digg it. Keep it up guys. Really appreciate the Honest opinions here. Even Scott's. LoL

Your outlook on cars (the pure, undisturbed driving experience) is what gravitates me to your videos. Apart from high quality video production, the sarcasm/humor, and very technical and detailed reviews. Awesome job.

I'm only 3 minutes into this review, and it's already on a higher level than any other car review I've ever seen.

HOVEY BENJAMIN MADE THAT BEAT

"All of that adds up to 5 horsepower? 5. Thanks" HAHA

The intro is a masterpiece. Congratulations.

The music video alone is why this is one of THE BEST auto channels on KZfaq. Amazing.

your final thought is also my thoughts about getting the STi over the other competitors on the Market. On Spec comparison, the STi is the slowest of the bunch, but the driving experience is more engaging, and more connected. Good Review!

in b4 video hits 1m views due to sick intro haha

This channel should be the single biggest car channel ever. So top quality and such great humor with the music video

I've now watched this video twice in 12 hours. This video is a masterpiece.

I am getting my money's worth as a patron supporter. "Not an Impreza driver anymore."

8:47 *RIP MITSUBISHI

Mark, this one has risen to the next level. There just isn't a better car review channel anywhere on KZfaq.

The choice of sound and cinematography with that dawn or dusk ( can't tell) lighting, was just amazing. Great job!

Oh my God that song was the best. Better than 99% of new music that comes out

His power level is over 9000

omg, I'm lmfao this whole video... just had to pause and catch my breath at 11:29 when Todd returns. Best review EVAR!

Love the intro. I am filipino who is married to black lady, grew up in a city with blacks, italians, irish, and also have white cousins in Virginia. People need to relax, be less judgmental on the politically in-correct and take a chill pill. People need to be nice period! Back to car stuff. Got an 08 sti hatch and will buy another sti. next year. Keep on with the awesome videos.

What's this? A Subaru review without a stab at Subrudubauurxfan? At least the intro was gold.

Best car reviewer on YT for sure! The intro was sick!

Your final thoughts nail it on the head for me. For someone who's idea of what a car should be stems from the thought that I can feel the car, that I'm not disconnected by cables and sensors, that I can see without needing things beeping and squawking at me, this speaks to me. A lot of people would just tell you to get an older car. But of course that comes with older car issues; worn parts, no warranty, hard to find parts, etc. The fact Subaru is making a car like this, heck, the fact anyone is making a car like this, deserves my attention.

Lol I swear man I never get bored with your reviews.

Turbowski is back!! 😎🇺🇸

When Subaru cuts the STi line just like the EVO because people complain like whiney 9 year olds like the comment section, you can thank yourself that there will just be a bunch of soccer mom cvt self driving electric cars left.

10:14 Scott: The rear ends are usually pretty muddy. Mark: Pfffft jeesh Turbowski, now we gotta edit that out. ** Leaves it in ** Awesome video. Love you guys.

Your final thought is a true attestation of what a driver's car is. Having all the power without feedback to the driver is as good (or bad) as playing a video game. I love the weight of the hydraulic power steering, the manliness and strength of the transmission, and the overall mechanical feel of this car (pre-2018) over the fully electronic, tech-laden cars of today. There are so many artificial features in modern cars which are deemed "adaptive" to cater to a variety of people however that takes away the ability to live and learn with the car as we've done in the past. Driver oriented people make up only a small percentage of the population, and I'm totally behind you with your statement.

hory shet production quality turnt up to EREVEN

Haha intro is great! WRX lifestyle in a nutshell

Love your unbiased review. I am surrounded by vape smoke, mudflaps and neochrome lugnuts. My friends ask me why I can't leave the e36 platform alone, and why I bought tires for the FR-S instead of a catback. Nothing can replace that communication at the limit with these cars. With my 92 325i on an old set of Dunlop Direzza StarSpec Z1 tires, the z3 steering rack, and Bilstein struts and h&r springs really was the most connected feeling I think I'll ever get without being in a stripped down flat out race car. Still stock exhaust, still sagging headliner, still replacing tail light bulbs because the contacts in the housings are rotted. Guess what? I love it. That's why I'm subscribed to you and value your opinion; you get that feeling and share these values. We're the 1% and I wouldn't want it any other way. No homo

Your reviews are some of the best on KZfaq, if not the best. You cover everything, not just the driving experience. Would love to see you do a review of a 370Z Nismo. Old school but lots of under-the-hood work to make it much more rigid than the base 370Z.

Just came from watching one of Doug Demuros videos and wow.. I love this channel! Very insightful and honest! Deserves way more views! Certainly a fresh breath of air!

Lmao that music video was hilarious lmaoo IM DONE FAM

People criticize the EJ25 engine because it’s old, but I have one and it’s great. 305 HP with TONS of aftermarket, and tuning options. Fun cars, if you’re serious about driving.

Didn't think the quality of your vids could be improved upon, but that intro, Turbowski's termination... brilliant

This intro has me dying 😂

"one of my favorite things is three things" - Savagegeese

The great thing about the Ascent is that Subaru spent a lot of money developing the new FA24 motor for it. That engine will almost certainly land in the new WRX/STi next year and should be easily capable of making 350hp.

This is the most entertaining review yet. This made me laugh more than the Kia Optima review from a few years ago, when Mr. Goose showed off his basketball "skills." This is my absolute favorite car channel.

Extremely entertaining and educational review !!!!

I really enjoyed the video. This guy hits the bulls-eye with all the positive things. Yes it is old school, has the same 2.5 engine ( pretty much ) as my 2007 WRX but that's fine because that is a great engine. Were I in the market for a new STI, would I consider owning one ? Damn straight. Well done Subaru.

Excellent last point. "How much fun is it to drive; how does it make you feel?" is a very important sports car characteristic. To most buyers, that's more important than a Nurburgring time. I'm planning on buying a 2019 ND Miata with the updated engine. It won't be the most hi-tech sports car out there, and a V6 Camry will still blow the doors off it in a quarter-mile, but it'll put a smile on your face and make you a better driver if you put the effort in. I want that more than quoted performance.

I was cleaning my glasses when 10:38 rolls around, and out of nowhere I shout, "BILL*shtein*!" Now there's a cat meowing outside my front door. THANKS.

You are ridiculously informative. I have little tolerance for BS, so I appreciate your style.

You know what? I don’t care about stats , data, engine age or whatsoever - every time I jump into my STi it puts a “heritage kind of smile” on my face and that’s what counts finally... so I absolutely agree with your verdict. Enough said✅

Your "Final Thoughts" at 20:32 pretty much sums it up for me. This is part of the reason why I love my STI so much!

10:58 got me. This is why I always like it when Scott's in the shop.

Hahaha wow man you're intro was damn hilarious! I hope you never change.

11:17 lmfao this is why i love turbowski. i feel the same way

I honestly agree. I love Subaru’s, even when I worked at a Subaru dealership I was still madly in love with the STI. It has its down falls but when you look at the older STI’s and compare them to the newer models it’s heartwarming in the sense that they’re all driver cars. They want to be driven hard, they want to be fun and balls to the wall. I’ve driven an older RA and it’s incredible, I don’t know how to stack it up to the new RA but if I had to guess it’s a world apart.

We’ve been long overdo for a comedic skit, I really missed all the parodies you’ve made of other vehicle-KZfaqrs, you’re the best Mr. Goose! Hopefully you’ll get around to making a Scotty Kilmer spoof soon lol Thanks again for being the best automotive channel on KZfaq.

love your reviews, keep it up.

Does it come with a vape pen?

Anyone notice how on the condom box he blurred out all of the second line besides "STI protection"? Intentional or not, this is the kind of thing that makes this guys videos so damn good

Holy fuck that dip spit guy conversation is what happens at work to me on the daily. I love you.

I agree with a lot of comments on subaru. Surprised you picked it over the type R and RS. Go subaru!

I'm sad they don't make a hatchback version anymore, I really liked that.

I wish every video quality was as good as this one. The angles, composition and lighting all look great. Again, Video Quality is A1 which makes it watchable and enjoyable.

Lmfao @ the random energy drink cans littered around the engine bay at 13:05 😂

Did I see ‘nos’ near the windshield at some point ?! 😂

Yo! Shout out to Yuri on the hoverboard!!

Holy.shit the production value went up???? How is that even possible??? My favourite intro by a longshot love the video.

Love the honest commentary. I feel like most channels would choose the Type R. I know the Type R is a amazing but after driving one I prefer my evo over it. I just enjoy driving it more