2022+ Subaru WRX: 6 Month Owner Review; Still worth it?

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Published 2024-01-04
Living with the "New" Subaru WRX! I've had this car for a little over 6 months now and over 6,000 miles. So I think it's fair to toss out my thoughts on it for those who have been considering getting one. We cover what I like and dislike, what I think needs improved, and overall if I am happy with this "New" Subaru WRX.

My WRX Parts List
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Wheels: Work Emotion D9R: shorturl.at/xAV36
OEM STI Front Lip: rebrand.ly/a9jr74o
OEM STI Side Skirts: rebrand.ly/uac0w7j
OEM STI Rear Spats: rebrand.ly/m48gcs4
OEM STI Rear Diffuser: rebrand.ly/vkqzamx
OEM Subaru Rain Guards: rb.gy/6sem7r
OEM Subaru Fog Bezels: shorturl.at/hkOZ9
OEM Subaru Color Change Fog Lights: shorturl.at/xP238
OEM STI Front Grill: shorturl.at/mDTU9
OEM STI Wing: rebrand.ly/j6fbzgt
OEM STI Draw Stiffiner: rebrand.ly/4069hjn
Alcantara Steering Wheel: rebrand.ly/vxzyxpo
OEM suede Bezels:
Shifter: rebrand.ly/uakh8bu
Dash: rebrand.ly/86xrdnk
Arm Rest: shorturl.at/aqCEI
BC BR Coilovers: rebrand.ly/srqnv82
ETS J pipe: rebrand.ly/mcy5ctk
AWE Toureing: rebrand.ly/grsxioi
Perrin Intake: rebrand.ly/degdq8s
IAG AOS: rebrand.ly/hib3tyb
Perrin Oil Cooler: rebrand.ly/egvxxsq

Tools For The Garage:
Special Oil Funnel: amzn.to/3oeyiCq
Coolant Burping Tank: amzn.to/3iesMfn
3/8" Socket Seet: amzn.to/3uf2dLT
1/4" Socket Set: amzn.to/2XPEd5K
3/8" Impact Gun: amzn.to/3lYfO6q
3/8" Ratcheting Wrench: amzn.to/3ueQNYu
Batteries for those electric tools: amzn.to/3zQE5A5
Floor Jack: amzn.to/39KdE4y
Jack Stands: amzn.to/2WfVWCT
Gucci Screw Driver Set: amzn.to/3EXGTPN
Hook and Pick Set: amzn.to/3kJdeBJ

All Comments (21)
  • @HeavyMetalWRX
    For anyone new to Subaru this is the best place to start tbh. You get to have a bit of fun with no real drawbacks. From here you can slowly go backwards if you decide Subarus are your thing, imo.
  • @pharmztko
    It’s an awesome car for a daily driver that you can have some fun with. If you need a track car or you want 500+whp it’s best to just start with a more appropriate vehicle
  • @kevinstier4953
    Growing up in the GENX era and having kids at an early age with my wife I have always wanted something with 4 doors with a manual transmission.....................I am almost 48 and looking at this WRX like Hell Yes I can do this now!
  • @DrYoloNuggets
    Fellow 23 VB owner, I absolutely love mine. The things you talked about were spot on!
  • @akediord
    There a quite a few of these "Six months of VB ownership" vids out there, but I've got to say, it's WAY easier listening to yours and staying focused on the content than some of the others I've had to bail on two minutes in. Well done! Love the constant expose on the VB. I'm still thinking about a TR and the car I own at the moment is superlative in every metric save for passenger volume, but an absolute PITA as a daily where I live due to EVERY single ingress and egress in every parking lot anywhere being a seemingly 45° ramp. LOL.
  • @roninlaw9824
    You're one of the original guys that I followed back before when the new Sti was "Supposed" to come out. Glad to see you enjoying the new platform. It's definitely a different beast than the EJ Motors!
  • @frankaranda1664
    Thanks for doing this video it answers a few questions I had 🤙🏻
  • @jimmyKwrx
    I’ve had quite a few of the different generations of the WRX and STIs and the VB is a great platform. It makes power very easily and is solid all around.
  • @phengbun1820
    I really enjoy this. Very informative and it gives me a lot of thought about a plan of going toward the VB.
  • @Owl-ge9jl
    I think your VB has really turned out to be a great car. I love your taste in mods.
  • @GuyIncognito1
    Great review, no click bait BS wording in the title, no making yourself out to be a victim of any issues, no attention seeking activities in the video. Social media needs more people like this.
  • @Dbricks72
    I have a 2022 WRX as well. Bought it used, but I'm about 6k miles into it myself and I enjoy it myself. Tbh I learned to love the look of the stock vic. Love this channel! Keep up the great work and give me more ideas on what to do with it!
  • @upnorteeh
    Solid review of this newer gen wrx and great video. It took me some time to like the exterior mainly from my love of hatchbacks, I'm biased.
  • @stevetorres818
    Love your content bro. I occasionally run into you on the streets and do the subie wave 😎 keep it up bro hopefully this 2024 is a great year for ya.
  • @ChrisJones-yh2os
    This video was so substantive! Thank you. Think for now it convinced me to stick with a BRZ.
  • @dsonyay
    I had a 2015 WRX. It was fantastic. Very reliable. Zero issues for over 100k miles.. sold it for a pickup Truck. The wife had a Crosstrek.. and recently sold it for a new Outback. If the STi returns.. I’ll likely buy it too. :)
  • @gabriellytle9309
    i love the lil welcomes lights! I have them on my 2018 forester xt and the honestly put out!! great lil feature