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@joseguel38643 жыл бұрын
So he’s only had for a month, got a kartboys shifter installed & couldn’t piece it together that it was having issues after that (poorly done) install, and blames it on the car? Makes the title of this vid VERY childish bro
@123limelight3 жыл бұрын
thk you has no clue what he is doing
@M4PAT6 ай бұрын
🤣@@123limelight
@MrColdkillaE3 жыл бұрын
Seems like he just had the wrong people working on his car
@bj10jgo3 жыл бұрын
This title should be change "Why you should take your car to a trustworthy dealer"..
@ttis37013 жыл бұрын
I've had both cars. I have a 2012 STI bought brand new in 2012, then in 2017 I bought a focus RS brand new after I paid off my STI. My STI is still as reliable as the day I got it brand new, with 97k miles on the OD, 0 issues over 9 years. My Focus RS went through 1 motor and 1 transmission within 27k miles within 2 years of ownership. I ended up trading the RS in for a IS350 F sport. The Focus RS was a nightmare, it was a flash back to my DSM days with my 95 eclipse GSX and 91 eagle talon.
@jefroe2 жыл бұрын
Warm ups and cool down can do wonders for the EJ motor!. glad to hear its going strong. How is the IS 350 compared to the STI? Have an STI and planing an IS 350 build. TAHNKS!!!
@pirihern93292 жыл бұрын
Great trade
@miriamvivo42796 ай бұрын
Lexus very reliable
@mikeh.99543 ай бұрын
@@jefroe What's recommended for warm-ups?
@KaiZen999XXX3 жыл бұрын
Bragging a focus rs to a sti? For mechanical issues ?? Lol 😂
But the WRX STI is still on sale while Ford has already ceased production of the Focus RS. Glad that I will buy a fully loaded WRX STI anyway.
@atx-cvpi_99 Жыл бұрын
And Toyota has the GR Corolla.
@DivineKaze3 жыл бұрын
Well it broke on him because that poor subi just figured out the owner was just gonna rice it out.
@cmanroxx3 жыл бұрын
This video is an absolute joke.
@michaeledwardlenzi3 жыл бұрын
Yeah and I owned a Focus RS and they replaced the head gasket on recall. Then it started to leak oil really badly. So yeah, the Focus RS is totally reliable. Garbage.
@9unslin9er3 жыл бұрын
Fix Or Repair Daily
@edgeonraven79843 жыл бұрын
So you shouldn't buy an STi because Subaru will take it back and fix it when it breaks?
@JohnDoe-iu3mj3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t the focus rs have major head gasket issues ?
@k9-unit-australia2753 жыл бұрын
Yep they all did world wide. We had to get ours sorted in Australia. 2 weeks after purchasing it. Ford is a fkn joke
@@9unslin9er [Laughs nervously in Civic Type R Transmission]
@WitchYuki22 Жыл бұрын
@N G be quiet or the honda fanboys will hear you and blame you for Honda's ongoing problems with their transmissions 😂
@i1Pain1i3 жыл бұрын
What’s funny is how people blame a car when they go to mod and something fails. Like bro….whenever you mod any car there is a chance things won’t go your way. Add onto that the mod wasn’t installed properly. Lol come on.
@ryan502313 жыл бұрын
For reference go watch the video of when John first got his STI….. might explain more why it’s broken. Absolutely beat on it and didn’t know how to drive manual
@Kbang422 жыл бұрын
was just gonna say this.. he absolutely drove it like shit right out of the dealership lot
@mike4234393 жыл бұрын
This is unintelligent. Your buddy has a problem with his choice of mechanics not his car. I have a 2019 STI with 30K and zero issues. And tooting your horn about how much better your Ford is, is ignorant. Remember your still driving a Ford.
@strixgtx64223 жыл бұрын
So basically we have no reason to not buy an STi? I mean it was a unlucky problem but rare. I still love my 2016 STi Sport tech without any issue as today
@TheJines1232 жыл бұрын
I ran the cobb ots on 2 stis for 2 years with no problems. It's not just how you modify your car it's also how you take care of it. It's not one or the other it is both.
@weatherwatchmore3813 жыл бұрын
3:48 sounds like a dealership trying to rip you off on stuff you don’t even need fixed it happens all the time.
@michaelsmith93083 жыл бұрын
Thats the purpose of a STEALERSHIP ;)
@k9-unit-australia2753 жыл бұрын
How would they rip him off ? The cars under warranty. They would be ripping themselves off
@MultiLuispo3 жыл бұрын
Focus interior is crappy would still buy the subie
@falconx57443 жыл бұрын
As a qualified mechanic of over 30 years i can tell you 100% that you can not compare the StI to the Ford Focus or any Subaru or Japanese vehicle. The Focus is a shit box, i have worked on them and they dont come close to a wrx specially an Sti, unfortunately your friend has no idea so better he buys another car and leave the Sti in better hands.
@roygonzalez43133 жыл бұрын
That 2018 STI blew up bc the 2015+ STI can't run a dp and intake without a fuel pump upgrade. The car will lean out and DAM starts to drop. That was user error.
@joecam71093 жыл бұрын
Typical…the usual kid that ruins his own car then goes on the internet to trash the brand.
@mikeh.99543 ай бұрын
How did he ruin his own car?
@romariosmith4223 жыл бұрын
Man change the title of the video. Smh... bs to blame the car for an idiot screw up
@jaypizol2 жыл бұрын
This guy is one of the reasons why Subaru is canceling the Sti .
@raylo73413 жыл бұрын
Subarus only blow or mess up when you push power on it, but stock after breakin period they are reliable.
@wescooper29613 жыл бұрын
stock 2017 sti 50k miles and no issues :)
@seabiped34513 жыл бұрын
I had a WRX 2016 for 5 years, looked after it, drove it how it was meant to be driven....no issues at all. A great car to drive.
@GT-RTData92 жыл бұрын
Exactly, the cars have an owner issue. They try and do all these big turbo, 700hp, stage 8 tunes etc, then when something blows or breaks it's the cars fault.
@ThePuReTive3 жыл бұрын
To clear things up guys, the tire problem was noted after my first oil change and tire rotation, the shift cable was just something they found while they were working on it 👍🏼👍🏼
@joshuathomas4934 Жыл бұрын
People love talking crap about Subarus. Most of Subarus issues are do to their owners having the intelligence of an ameba.
@77confirmedkills3 жыл бұрын
Your video title is not a fact but more like bashing Subaru plus the wheels being defective is barely a major reason why not to buy a Sti. It’s a amazing piece of machinery I own a 2021 and have no issues
@CarStory3 жыл бұрын
One of the first things I did to my STI was get rid of the heavy stock 19” wheels and very stiff tires. I got forged 18x9.5 wheels which allow for taller sidewall tires. The STI feels way better now. It feels lighter on its feet and the ride is much smoother.
@averagejohnlive Жыл бұрын
Man I've been wondering if I could swap out my 19s...I feel ya lol
@averagejohnlive Жыл бұрын
Do they rub or anything?
@CarStory Жыл бұрын
@@averagejohnlive Only if I make an extreme hard turn but that can be easily fixed by adjusting the wheel gap. I have videos of my setup on my channel.
@averagejohnlive Жыл бұрын
@@CarStory ah ok so probably some wheel spacers would help then right?
@averagejohnlive Жыл бұрын
@@CarStory ok I'll check them out thx
@kaleblange93144 ай бұрын
At the end of the day, this is why you shouldn't buy a Focus RS, you could end like this guy.
@cptrockstar32923 жыл бұрын
For the wheels I would go with any bronze volks wheels. Shit would look sick with that red.
@gbass73283 жыл бұрын
Yes! Had the same problem with my RS. It's called tire conicity. Always need to measure new tires for equal circumference inflated and that each tire under inflation is equal circumference both outer edges and the center. Crazy but true for these AWD systems.
@ranran22183 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 wrx not STI but I have the kartboy short throw on mine and a tomei installed on my car. I just ordered enkei ts6 wheels in 18x8.5 with 35 offset and they are now wrapped in continental extreme contact sport tires. The kartboy was hands down the best mod I can 100% agree with that.
@TS-wp3wt3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure the focus rs had tons of mechanical issues…
@deecaliboy3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly why you SHOULD buy a Subaru STI!!!
@GangGang-ef1zs2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha too funny. That Subaru will be on the road 20 years longer than your ford 😂
@RobHTech2 жыл бұрын
I'm perplexed because I've heard and have read journalists reports that the STI essentially blows up within 10,000 miles, needing trans and entire engine replaced ... and then to hear that someone with a brain was able to figure out that is it was something mundane.
@Flex0303 жыл бұрын
What a waste of my time....🤦♂️ You bought a lemon and want to compare it to all STi and the focus🤦♂️
@jayenriquez37272 жыл бұрын
Damn are STIs really that slow??? I haven’t test driven one but it’s been my dream car since 2014!
@aaronrosenbaum57773 жыл бұрын
I have a 19 sti. Fantastic car. You have had the wrong people work on your car for you. Not Subarus issue Think the fords had head issues and im not sure they make that car anymore……. Buy a Subaru …
@wardcathcart1213 жыл бұрын
Painful to watch and listen to..see ya
@weatherwatchmore3813 жыл бұрын
That’s smart the boxer engine is notorious for blowing head gaskets in certain circumstances but adding more power only puts more strain on the engine.
@osvaldovalencia63302 жыл бұрын
U r wrong. Head gasket will never fail in a STi in a stock power. Mean while the RS had a recall for blown head gaskets in STOCK power. What a irony
@darrylpage34042 жыл бұрын
Sooo click bait, and he's already Fd up the car ?? Video is trash and like always let's do mods to the car and then complain about how the car drives 🤦🏾♂️
@hariraok97693 жыл бұрын
So basically the STI is better
@M4PAT6 ай бұрын
What about the 2019 sti? my girl is about to get one any insight will be greatly appreciated, thanks guys!
@dealshark87313 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see the Focus RS finally getting props for being the standard of reliability, the Toyota Camry of the hot hatch world. I wish this video was available before I bought my '20 STI series white. Tomorrow I'm going to the Ford dealer and trade it on a Focus RS...no wait. You guys are clowns.
@Paul-ang3 жыл бұрын
Lol thats gold
@ARtilleRyy3 жыл бұрын
9:32 turn on the captions
@ronniedeyro19793 жыл бұрын
Depends how you drive it and how you take care of it
@jayenriquez37272 жыл бұрын
“It’s perfect It’s perfect” voice cracks 😅
@thearcadeventures3 жыл бұрын
Either find a ford focus rs online or get a civic type r. But the exhaust on the sti is really good :)
@Vosovogalsyncope3 жыл бұрын
I never got to test how reliable my previous RS was. After the recall, and Garage still filled with white smoke months later I sold it. Just a few months ago, I see mountune offers a CDD HG. A pre-owned one MIGHT be worth it now. Check for PTU leaks.
@mikeh.99543 ай бұрын
Find a good & trustworthy dealer! And mechanic ...
@Alejandro_Diazd3 жыл бұрын
Great video Ben
@daeganj3 жыл бұрын
If there aren’t any protuners nearby, would an etune be good? I know it isn’t the same but I don’t plan on doing anything crazy to the car
@dealshark87313 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I'd trust those two on any advice on mods except maybe a kartboy shifter , then again maybe not.
@georgecostanza26952 жыл бұрын
The stock wheels look sick.
@bradq27693 жыл бұрын
Love the red. I would get O.Z. wheels in white.
@bbehzadi4133 жыл бұрын
Love my 2020 STI
@neuspeed792 жыл бұрын
I’m sad Ford no longer makes the RS
@22jeepmojave753 жыл бұрын
Why do you rotate tires on AWD car?
@jenz53592 жыл бұрын
Hey man, not sure who is who ... but, tell the camera man that an STI is an ... STI.
@douraidi203 жыл бұрын
not worth it to spend more money on the intereior. Only mods downpipe accessport new airintake cobb with new fuel injectors and you should get 30-35 HP to the wheels
@vikasdangwal30802 жыл бұрын
This video and comparison is hilarious 😆
@paulmedroa99783 жыл бұрын
where did you buy that thing from behind?
@gbass73283 жыл бұрын
Have him check into Titan 7 forged wheels. Light and affordable.
@cwx83 жыл бұрын
So.. this is a video about how dumb your dealer is and why you shouldn't modify your car if you don't know what you're doing. The REAL reasons to not buy an STI: - the EJ motor is garbage, is outdated, and cannot be reliably tuned regardless of what anyone says - they understeer like pigs and hate revs - nothing is galvanized, and there is very little aluminium so enjoy your rust - they are overpriced - seating position is 10ft in the air
@nikesbeast3 жыл бұрын
It’s your color that makes them pull you over
@Kiss__Kiss3 жыл бұрын
That Thumbnail.. Ford = Reliable? LMAO!!!!
@kenmccune88433 жыл бұрын
Ben your friend hang in there with the dealer go for it I like your friend idea. Ben your Ford focus is cool looking purple car
@trusttheprocess3693 жыл бұрын
Really want to go savage with my comments but I’ll stay chill. P.s. tire rotation, then car pulls… ummm common sense wtf
@Fa5ian_si3 жыл бұрын
WAIT! I know a guy at work who has a Ford Focus RS and has nothing but problems with it. And still making payments on it for the next 2 or 1 year left. Ford is so bad at cars there not building cars anymore except for trucks, SUV’s, mustangs and some crossover there introducing. Fords RS and St’s will be like dodge neon Srt. Barely see them on the road anymore 🤷🏼♂️
@310chris1811 ай бұрын
The sti and wrx are reliable dude hating
@ericbradt82133 жыл бұрын
Ford stands for Found On Road Dead
@piruulo4354 Жыл бұрын
Sti > focus
@joshkelsey4123 жыл бұрын
Bought and broken like any other turbo 4 cylinder 🤙🏻 why brand hate? Also flat hate? Cmon atleast it didn’t cost over 100k for a horizontally firing engine 🤷🏻♂️
@joshkelsey4123 жыл бұрын
Engine * type car
@akashanuragi5602 Жыл бұрын
depth analysis subaru 22b STI - - -- --- -
@HughRussell063 жыл бұрын
Next video: I got pulled over for going 5 mph under the speed limit in my focus rs
@BenHardyCars3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@20twenty_sti403 жыл бұрын
This guy has an excessive man-crush on his purple focus
@chrissetar8285 Жыл бұрын
But the sti doesn’t ride like complete dog crap.
@CB-sr5jp2 жыл бұрын
SOOOOOO… the car was not broken at all 😒 clickbait
@05EVORS3 жыл бұрын
Skip the slow boosting flat 4 and set your radar on Evo's. Had a 5Mt EvoRS for 7 years cammed, flashed, big TB and 285 NT05 all the way around, way funner and more hardcore than a new STi. For 3+ years (Sold bc it was whack and was never happy) '15 Sti w cobb stage 3, custom pro tune w 1000IDs for corn down the road, downpipe back, CF driveshaft and it was still to me lazy boost + steering is NOT THERE yet compared to an Evo. No matter what you do the car wont steer like an evo. Had to hard bush everything including motor mounts to get the car correct from showroom. And you HAVE to buy LCA's just to align the fuckin thing. The short geared 6 speed is whack 1st gear almost useless on anything modded, Evo MR guys would get rid of 6 speed to go 5MT better spacing. New cars are fluffed up w airbags and power butt warmers they are 3-400lbs too heavy. Plus the VAs rip firewalls off I had the Perrin support kit on mine just to play it safe....ohh yha and there is the cyl #3 misfire code that comes w the car bone stock w chocolate pistons and glass bearings lol.. no regerts selling the thing...what you have going for ya is they have king ding-a-ling resale value. It is true to do an Sti correct you have to spend Porsche 💰
@MegaShanes13 жыл бұрын
Well you know what FORD stands for don,t you.
@Volksmash2 жыл бұрын
Cobb exhaust sounds better to me and you don't get the single look.
@moonman_89353 жыл бұрын
Enkei rpf1
@davidstone27513 жыл бұрын
No
@skaterskye2 жыл бұрын
The title of the video is pathetic.. Shouldn't buy it because of the tires.. talk about click bait. Sad. 😂
@standforcanada4967 Жыл бұрын
Who wants to own a Ford? Yuk, ej25 forever !
@slowbro47363 жыл бұрын
Get a vape I felt that
@dwightevans8545 Жыл бұрын
My 21 sti is very reliable and very solid. Ford focus ??!! Lolol. Junk
@gbass73283 жыл бұрын
Your RS has ForgeStars on it?
@BenHardyCars3 жыл бұрын
Ferradas
@gbass73283 жыл бұрын
@@BenHardyCars 👍🏻
@chapmanmerchant2 жыл бұрын
FORD FUNNY
@raylo73413 жыл бұрын
Toméis ain’t the best exhaust👀
@robertvazquez83052 жыл бұрын
Lies
@landon81723 жыл бұрын
But it’s a Ford……..
@zcmdzpp1273 жыл бұрын
Lol Ford reliable..
@dcott05363 жыл бұрын
Focus RS is far from reliable lol
@mikelane15423 жыл бұрын
Did he check the mileage before n after it's time at the first dealership? They have a habit of useing costumers cars for doughnut runs.
@BenHardyCars3 жыл бұрын
Not sure
@joesakry18082 жыл бұрын
Fanboy video! My dd is a 21 sti limited with tinted windows mud flaps and wheel spacers. Love it more then My fun car! My fun car is a 09 gtr . Massive money pit! My last dd was a fiesta st will buy one again!