11-14 wide body gr is my favorite

The best performing STI ever made is always the "next" S20x car. Outright performance, I'm not sure any production Subaru ever made can best the S209. The most valuable and arguably the coolest are the 22Bs. The dark horses are the wagon and hatchback models. Super practical, and there are few modern AWD/turbo/manual alternatives. Bonus cool points always go to imported early WRXs, or swaps. Those that know what they're looking at always appreciate them. To everyone else, they're nearly invisible. The current gen is a startlingly good package for a single car owner. But just doesn't quite float the boat for some folks with a 2nd car to DD. Take my moaning with a grain of salt, as I used to own a Baja Turbo. So my sense of style is bizarre.

The 2019+ STI comes with the RA shortblock so you can't really go wrong there. Not to mention all the updates/upgrades over the years on top of that. Looks are debatable but reliability really has only gone up over the years by improving parts.

This is the *exact* video I've been needing for the last few years. Thank you ever so much!

I love this channel! You have good knowledge and energy that makes it fun to watch and I always look forward to the new video's. I have also driven a few different Sti chassis over the years, but I defiantly agree that the GD model's are one of the best. I've had my WRB 04' Sti for 9 years now and even though it's had some issues I still love it.

Bro this is really helpful on my preparation for a wrx. Excited to change platform!!! More power to you

GC8 gotta love living in Canada & 15 year import law

my favorite gem has always been the blob eyed because you could just tell it was raw and one to one. so if i was seeking a car to have fun with and throw around, i’d get that one. but if i was looking at amenities, i’d get this latest gen (like my 2017 limited) because they REALLY stepped it up when it comes to that. when i get about half ways into paying this car off, i want to get an 05 wrb

Fell in love with the hatchback STI. Thanks to Evan Shanks lol. But ended up settling with a 06 WRX. My pride and joy

Best video on older/used STi specs ever. Thanks!

The blob eye sti is my favorite look but of course nothing stands out more then the 22b! I got a 03 Wrx Wagon love it wife likes it, daughter loves it. I hope she can drive it one day. I just I can afford to keep it alive for another 13-14 years cause she makes 2 next month!

I love my 15 Launch Edition STI. Solid info man love the vids!!!!

Yay for GetADomTune Cylinder Cooling Kit Install! I have two kits sitting here ready to go onto my two 04 XT's, kinda nervous about the install, very much looking forward to your install video!

I own a 02 wrx wagon but the 04 or 2015+ is my favorite, great video and love the info man

One the GC8 and of course the Blob Eye. GR wide bodies are amazing looking aswell. Being in Canada I wanted to import a clean GC8 as my daily but ended up finding a great deal on a 2013 STI Sedan so I went with that instead, very happy with my choice its such a beautiful looking car. Have owned it for about 3weeks now and I love it, can already tell its going to burn a hole in my pocket lmao.

Love my 2020 VA! Still getting used to it and having so much fun!

I had an 05 STi and it was fun. On stage 2 it was just snappy brute power and awesome exhaust sound. My 2016 WRX is nice and cushy..very solid feeling..quiet, but lacks that snappy brute power I'm used to. Oh well..ill just put a big stereo in it..lol.

I’ve got the narrow body 2009 wrx - with the bigger vf52 turbo.. goes quite well with an sf intake and high flow 3” turbo back! But your mags just ‘pop’ definitely need a set like them!!

There are so many people saying the 05 sti bolt pattern is 5x100 and others saying 5x114. I finally get a definitive answer. Thank you!!!

I loved the 06-07 and the 15+ of course!!!

Damn, where can I enroll?! You are like the Subaru Sensei HAHAHAHA! Great information for everyone! Keep up the great content!!

Owned a GD, have a GR now. I get why people would like the GD more, but I'm way happier with what I have now. I have a '13 widebody, which became a dealbreaker once I became aware of its existence. But, I like the look of it more, way better seats, way better trans, a bit more power out of the 2.5, waaaaay cooler gage cluster, and I do enjoy the heated seats and what little other tech it has. And having owned a wagon and now a sedan, the difference is completely cosmetic. I was all about the wagon for storage at first, but you can't really get any more height in the wagon, since the hatch window is on such a drastic angle. If anything, the sedan trunk is at least 6 inches longer. Found that out when I tried to put the oem mat from the bugeye in the GR. Thought I could save 100 bucks there, way too small. But, the biggest thing is growing up. I have a daughter now, who I did not have when I had my bugeye. So I'm a huge fan of the safety and reliability of the newer model. I mean, not the my bugeye was unreliable by any stretch, but it was pushing 200k by the time I sold it and I was replacing parts left and right. At this point the age of a GD is going to become a real problem, especially considering how people put them up for sale at such unrealistic prices. Spun bearing and quarter rust, 5k firm, don't lowball me, bro.

I like this video, I came across it in a Subaru group on fb. I think if you would have included some b roll it would have really brought it to the next level. Like photos as you bring up the chassis & models. There’s only so much you could say in 15minutes but a couple important pieces of info you missed was the engine change in 06 for the wrx, which was used all the way up to 14. Also the big brakes on the hawkeye which was not used for any other model year. Keep it up tho, you got potential.

11-14 GR wide body is my favorite Sti have and 19 Sti and miss my 2014 WRX

I have a '17 STi and always referred to my gen as "Raptor eye." I love that 15+ look. The 98 STi from Japan has a special place in my heart although I like all of them...

I have a wrx widebody hatch so the 11-14 are definently my favorite but after sitting in my friends 16 sti I would definitely get one, the interior in the va’s looks so much nicer

Bugeye for me , simple lines but the 1995 Gc8 Ra is still my favorite 2600 lb ! Lot's to choose from here in Canada , have a 2003 with complete STI swap ! After 2003 JDM STI swaps are a little harder to swap because of ecu issues ! VF 39 90% chance of cracking ! Some of the ej207 imports have put out 320 hp stock in my area , mostly version 8 !

Ive had a built 2011 wrx and a stock 2016 sti. I have to say that the comfort of the 2016 sti made the jump worth it. It may not have been as quick but its such a better daily driver

04-05 sti is my favorite, but my 2014 gr sti sedan does just fine

Assuming we're talking about moderately modified Subarus, my opinion is GC if you're gonna throw in a cage and GD with no cage. Love all of them though, gotta love having a hatch STi on the GR's, and the new chassis are really great for their size.

I will forever love the GD (bugeye) Used to have one before I switch to a ‘15

Suggestion , maybe do a video on building an STI/WRX or buying one and the pitfalls of building an STI on which I will have much to say .... thanks enjoy the content and delivery !

Once again another great informative video great work man My favourite is the GD BLOB EYE 😜😜 Not sure if it’s just me but your audio sounds alittle muffled just wanted to let you know Great video 👍👍

hell yeah, ive been waiting for this one. currently driving a civic but thinking of a WRX for the new england weather :)

I've got a 12 hatch and and it takes the cake as my favorite chassis followed by the blob eye

oh lawd im a day late and youre at a 129 comments.. awesome man glad to see so many active people. so best gen is the VA STI, Why you ask well because thats what I got and I dont want to think about what im missing out without the old ones lmao ;)

Any chance you could make a little more detailed video on the differences in the 2015-2021 STI's? Feel like they did some cool changes each year but I have no clue what they all are. Great videos too mate

I have a wrb 13’ wide body and I love it

I have an 06 Sti with CP pistons installed at 12k miles. Its currently at 26k miles ✌and trouble free

Great vid as always bro. I gotta ask tho what % are your tints and do you have any trouble with visibility when driving at night?

Just a note..2011 was when the WRX got the widebody, and if I'm not mistaken a Turbo upgrade as well

My favorite is the blob eye and hawk eye. I own an 05 so u know what I like lol

GC8 for life✊🏽

Had 2001 wrx heavily modded back in 2007 back in blighty, lasted 2 week someone who I dint know decided to borrow and not tell me in advance!...... 13yrs later looking at buying a 2019 sti after sitting in one (hopefully Nov 2020), I love the latest gen but would give anything (almost anything) to have a 2001 model again.

Two of my favorites are the two I have now 04 WRX Wagon, 18 STi Limited

next video the most reliable subaru wrx/sti year. 🙏 nice video man. no hating and always love and appreciate anyones build. ya’ll stop hating. good job to you brother.

What does everyone think of the 2000 GM Chassis? I’m thinking about picking up a GM with a 22B Widebody on it and a 2002 JDM EJ205 in it, is this a cop?

Mann I was hoping you would talk about the GC8

They’re all the best in their own ways😃💯

So my 08 hatch is tuned and the difference between Sport and Sport Sharp is that the Boost levels have been mapped differently. The sport sharp has a much higher boost level

I absolutely love my 2005 wagon

Just a little FYI for the 2008-2014 the Hatchbacks are GR's the saloon/sedan are GV's. Also, the sport to sport sharp does have more effect. while yes it mainly controls the throttle map. if the car is protuned the boost target is changed between the settings. for instance with mine my boost target comes in 1500 RPM earlier in sports sharp than sport.

Should add little pictures somewhere on the screen showing the difference in years. Might help ppl get a better understanding. Just my opinion. Nice video tho. Don’t forget about us legacy GT guys now.

Love it

‘13 Hatch with No Inspection Sticker: Oh Yeah! Thanks for your videos.

i just bought a 18 WRX which i love. But the 06-07 is my all time favorite WRX.

Pictures are worth a thousand words. Enthusiasts will know, but they don't need this video. Good job tho.

Gc is the best hands down! Lol

Do you know or if anyone knows if all VA chassis have the same TMIC and turbo?

Did your GD 04/05 STi have the EJ207 2 litre engine or the 2.5litre which had crappy pistons and ringland / bearing failures? Did the change to 114.3 PCD for rims allow bigger wheel bearings?

@Smeedia please explain why the 2008-2010 STI has design flaws. What was done better in the 2011-2014 STi production run? I thought there weren’t any differences aside from aesthetics like the front grill and bumper. Thanks!

Gonna need to update this video for next year ;)

So for a 2015+ sti Intelligent mode is the most "realistic" throttle response in correlation to actual pedal input? Also does Intelligent mode restrict power such as boost compared to the other modes?

I’m wondering which year started having an auxiliary port on the interior? just want music

Is the 2021 sti still VA chassis ? Also do u know when cobb will Starr offering tunes for 2021 models?

I love my v7 jdm ej207:)

Looking into getting a gr to swap for my fa wrx I want the sedan 11-14 is there any bad things too look out for? Between 11-14 is there a better year to go for

I have a 08 STI. I’m trying to find a great site to buy after market parts for a far price. Also trying to find a site that I can buy fog light swap out to the 11 foglight inserts. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks for the help

But GC really is the best chassis for Subaru. It has the lightest weight, famous EJ207, and the only close deck EJ20G (or EJ22G from 22B). The only coupe wrx Type R and the real road rally car Type RA.

the only thing i really wish was different on my 04 is the 5x100 hubs

Do u ever go to car meets or any events? Would love to see ur car in person!

While I love my 2019 STI, my first love is the 2004-2005 models. Really wish I could have afforded one at the time. Also, although they were extremely rare in my area, I do like the 2011-2014 sedan models (not a fan of the hatch versions). I console myself by reminding myself that the VA chassis cars are supposed to be the best handling, which is what I look for the most. 😉

Gc8 for sure

😎happy Sunday

Love the Hawk eye, love the new tech in the newer STI’s. But my personal favorite is the 2011-2014 stink eye. I have a 2011 STI limited edition but wish I had the tech and interior the newer models have EDIT: are you doing a vid install on that cooling mod??

love the bug eyes

Now I know and knowing is half the battle

Need some help. I have a 2013 wrx with 33,000 miles. I'm the only owner. I have never done a mod. I want to do the SUBARU STAGE 2+ POWER PACKAGE. Do I need to get it tuned after these upgrades or will the map from the Cobb AP take care of it? Thanks.

I love blob's but after I bought my hawk eye I fell in love

no mention on the 5speed trans made out of glass in the early wrxs!!

Wish the STI can come as a coupe again!

The Gr from fast furious 4 and 7 are the cutest... the shape .... and face .... looks like a fierce aggressive wombat haha

Haven’t finished the video yet. But I’ll tell you it’s definitely the bugeye….I may or may not own a bugeye and may or may not be biased……

The gh8 narrowbody

Is that “oo” thing a tick or something ? I keep trying to like this guy and watch these but they drive Me nuts

Wait... hold up... I thought the VA STI had an EJ257 not the FA20... am I wrong? My '15 STI has the EJ

2008-2010 wrxs got a TD04L-13T

I like the GG Saabaru.

VA wrx has 6 speed now vs 5 speed on the rest

Hate to be that guy, but could you help me narrow things down? After deciding on a manual sedan with AWD, I've spent a ton of time further narrowing down to the VA chassis WRX, but I'm pretty stuck on what year, and whether to go with a WRX or STI. This would be my daily driver with visits to the mountains in mind; I make a hobby out of everything though, and am definitely interested in casual rally-esque fun in snow/dirt environments. What's most present in my mind is that I think I like the low-RPM boost of the WRX's twin scroll which initially meshed with the idea that I would go the cheaper/simpler WRX route and just tune/upgrade incrementally- but apparently the WRX engine (boost pressure) has less room for tuning compared to the STI (lower pressure). So, any input at all? :) Thanks in advance!

How many miles is too many miles for a GD? Is there a point where an engine replacement isn't worth it anymore?

What white wheels where those behind you on that car?

I don’t know if you still look at the comments, anyway I’m looking at a 09 sti hatch and I’m just wondering if it’s worth the investment or if I should go for the 07 sti

Would love to see a detailed video explaining on the dccd. Not a lot of good videos out there brotha haha

blob eyes are the shit

Gd is a better track car. It's smaller, lighter, less bs to deal with, and honestly more nimble. GR is a jack of all trades, but a master at none. It's has good ride, but not really comfortable enough to take on long road trips. It handles well enough on the track and road, It can hall stuff (hatch), it gets decent mpg, and the safety rating is great. Also it's fun to drive until it blows up. VA is a great daily, it rides smooth, is extremely comfortable to ride in (those seats though). Unfortunately it's not a good track car, it's much heavier, way too big, and not enough power to really make a difference on the track. P. S. The Subaru sti race cars are not anywhere near stock. They use light weight bodies, tube frames, and completely stripped out chassis. Different suspension, engines, wheels, tires, transmissions and so on.

Which generation has better part availability Not only for mods but general maintenance and repair

I have a 2011 wrx hatchback and what more information about it

hawkeye gang

I'm looking at a 07 wrx/sti Hawkeye is it worth paying 24,000 dollars for it it has 89,000 miles on it