Best Year for VA Models

subieboiii04 · Yesterday, 03:16 AM

So recently I have been looking into VA Models (Turbo WRXs and STis) and I am wondering what year do you all think is the best between this chassis despite the small changes?

I plan on getting a WRX as a daily but with the current price for these models it doesnt seem like I will be able to afford one ATM

(Yes I know they are going to go up). Saw a STi at my local subaru dealership asking 50K for a 2021 with 7K miles.

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Jack · Yesterday, 09:01 AM

Prices for used cars are already starting to drop. Just wait. Your best bet is to buy the newest car you can find and always get a pre purchase inspection from a subaru specialist. Not a dealer, a specialist.

YungBoba · Yesterday, 04:11 PM

WRX-specific: Avoid the 2015 and 2016 model years if you can. Some MY2015 cars had a recall as the stock tune had issues and they needed to re-flash those cars. MY2015 and some MY2016 (depending on production date) also had poor welds for the pitch stop which caused a lot of them to just completely shear off.

2017 and later model years had most major issues sorted out and will boil down to if you like the pre-facelift or post-facelift bumper better. Most people like the 2018+ front end more but it's all personal preference. The 2018+ models did also receive some small upgrades as far as the interior goes, such as the MFD gauge hood being leather (as opposed to plastic for 2015-2017).

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wrx_roggie · Yesterday, 05:31 PM

The 2015 - 2017 STi have quicker 0-60 / 1/4 mile times than 2018 - 2021. This was due to the diff change in 2018 (or was it 2017?).
Along with suspension and cosmetic change/additions, 2018 Type RA had a slight HP bump to 310 which was then carried on thru 2021 in all STi engines (except S209).
2019 S209 has Many changes to this car, do some searching/reading.
Various special editions over the years, Launch Edition, Hyper Blue, Series Gray, Series White. Anniversary Edition. I believe all but the Series White were just special colors with black wheels. Series white had bilstein suspension, bronze bbs wheels, and michelin tires.
I would guess the limited and special editions will fetch a bit more than a "regular" STI of that year.
this should be right, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong on any of this...

Yesterday, 03:16 AM	#1
subieboiii04 Scooby Newbie Member#: 521634 Join Date: Jan 2021	Best Year for VA Models So recently I have been looking into VA Models (Turbo WRXs and STis) and I am wondering what year do you all think is the best between this chassis despite the small changes? I plan on getting a WRX as a daily but with the current price for these models it doesnt seem like I will be able to afford one ATM (Yes I know they are going to go up). Saw a STi at my local subaru dealership asking 50K for a 2021 with 7K miles. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Yesterday, 09:01 AM	#2
Jack Add Lightness Moderator Member#: 13699 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Hopkinton, MA Vehicle: 2021 Building It Better	Prices for used cars are already starting to drop. Just wait. Your best bet is to buy the newest car you can find and always get a pre purchase inspection from a subaru specialist. Not a dealer, a specialist.

Yesterday, 04:11 PM	#3
YungBoba Scooby Specialist Member#: 450808 Join Date: Jul 2016 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Anaheim Vehicle: 2017 WRX Premium WR Blue Pearl	WRX-specific: Avoid the 2015 and 2016 model years if you can. Some MY2015 cars had a recall as the stock tune had issues and they needed to re-flash those cars. MY2015 and some MY2016 (depending on production date) also had poor welds for the pitch stop which caused a lot of them to just completely shear off. 2017 and later model years had most major issues sorted out and will boil down to if you like the pre-facelift or post-facelift bumper better. Most people like the 2018+ front end more but it's all personal preference. The 2018+ models did also receive some small upgrades as far as the interior goes, such as the MFD gauge hood being leather (as opposed to plastic for 2015-2017). https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2773831 https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2744936

Yesterday, 05:31 PM	#4
wrx_roggie Scooby Newbie Member#: 53206 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: outside of detroit, MI Vehicle: 2018 Type RA WRB	The 2015 - 2017 STi have quicker 0-60 / 1/4 mile times than 2018 - 2021. This was due to the diff change in 2018 (or was it 2017?). Along with suspension and cosmetic change/additions, 2018 Type RA had a slight HP bump to 310 which was then carried on thru 2021 in all STi engines (except S209). 2019 S209 has Many changes to this car, do some searching/reading. Various special editions over the years, Launch Edition, Hyper Blue, Series Gray, Series White. Anniversary Edition. I believe all but the Series White were just special colors with black wheels. Series white had bilstein suspension, bronze bbs wheels, and michelin tires. I would guess the limited and special editions will fetch a bit more than a "regular" STI of that year. this should be right, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong on any of this...