Provides a great daily driver ride while keeping things firm for the track weekend or canyon carving run you crave. Enginepower modifications on our 2015 wrx consist of the following. Im used to driving low to the ground, 5 speed manual hondas, without any all wheel drive on them. I didnt need too much more space, but rather just enough to cram the kids and their sports equipment in the back. Overall the car is a delight and i would encourage anyone to drive one. I went against other peoples advise and ordered the 2015 sti over the wrx. Page 2 2015 wrx oil cooler for daily driver fa series factory 2. Combining brilliant performance with 5passenger seating, the 2019 subaru wrx is ideal for the family driving. Combining brilliant performance with 5passenger seating, the 2019 subaru wrx is ideal for the family driving enthusiast on a budget.
Autoblog senior editor seyth miersma takes the longterm 2015 subaru wrx for a wintry spin in this daily driver. I bought a 2015 wrx limited over two years ago and am very happy with my choice. I currently own a 20 frs and its been fun for a a few years, but i have 3 kids and i just need a better daily driver to be. The 2015 subaru wrx is no quicker than before, but beautifully balanced handling and spoton steering are better than ever. How much are willing to spend on a daily driver that will put a big smile on your face and still has a decentsized backseat and boot thats. What you need to know about daily driving a subaru wrx. Mar 30, 2017 i was lucky enough to be given a 2016 wrx for 24 hours. The car will mainly be used as a daily driver but i like modding cars so im trying to find what would be the best daily driver while offering good performance and modability. Ive been a fan of the subaru wrx ever since the street version of subarus world rally championship car hit american streets in 2002. All wrx and wrx sti models come with frontseat sideimpact airbags, front and rear sidecurtain airbags, a driver s knee airbag, electronic traction and stability control, and inclinestart assist, which keeps the vehicle from rolling backward when starting off on an incline of more than 5 degrees.
Shop 2015 subaru wrx vehicles for sale in columbus, oh at cars. Thankfully for my fellow michiganbased autoblog editors and i, our longterm 2015 subaru wrx was. Want that mean lowered street look and at the same time drive in the street. Im looking to buy a 2018 wrx and im unsure if i should go for the wrx or the sti. Photo 3838 2015 subaru wrx sti rally daily view photo gallery 38 photos if we werent allergic to everything, we might be inclined to trek. Youll see us place many of the products available for this vehicle on our very own world rally blue shop car. The interior is nice enough though a bit busy, the doors feel solid, the suspension is stiff but very well damped, the steering is direct and has better. A road trip in the 2015 subaru wrx sti was the best idea ever. Much like the new wrx, this sti has an entirely new and significantly stiffer body structure, but unlike the wrx, it still uses the same. A cobb accessport makes a subaru wrx a better daily driver sure, it adds features and improves performance, but that doesnt help when youre stuck in. Username or email address do you already have an account. Given the joy it is to drive, and the fact that it has far exceeded my mpg.
The 2015 subaru wrx features a turbocharged fa20dit 2. Search over 5,900 listings to find the best local deals. It has 4doors and allwheel drive which makes the car practical. I was lucky enough to be given a 2016 wrx for 24 hours. The subaru wrx is a super well rounded sedan that offers a. I bought this car to be my winter daily driver in place of my nissan 350z. Commuting every day in stopandgo i average 2324 mpg. The stock suspension, particularly on the 04, is pretty reasonable. Cobb tuning accessport v3, cobb tuning turboback exhaust, cobb tuning sf intakeairbox, and a cobb tuning front mount intercooler kit, and a cobb tuning 3port ebcs. Im not an insane driver and would like to use the subaru wrx car as my daily driver. In fact, for drivers who dont regularly hit the track, the new wrx even has people rethinking whether or not they.
Carlos lago tests the latest generation of the perennial rally car favorite. Sure my left calf is a bit larger than the right, but ive never found commuting in a manual to be a chore. More importantly, however, the 2015 subaru wrx has finally found its legs as a legitimate daily driver. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 3 2015 wrx models in eden prairie. It also has the ability to outrun the bmw m235i and mercedesbenz cla45 amg on the. Love the truck, but i also drive a 10 year old grand cherokee to work a few days a week, which defeats the purpose of having the truck. The new subaru wrx sti has finally arrived and brings with it sharp pricing. Best of all, unlike many highpowered performance cars, the wrx makes an excellent yearround companion because its as comfortable being a daily driver as it is an animal on an enclosed track. Heres why my search for a daily driver ended with a.
While the alsoredesigned 2015 wrx gets a fancy new 2. As a dd, i feel that the wrx is a much better choice, especially with how far you drive. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 2 2015 wrx models in columbus. The reliability is very high in my experience with a 2004 wrx wagon 8yrs90k and 2005 legacy gt wagon which shares the same motor as 2012 wrx 140k miles and counting. I am probably going to place an order for either a limited sti or a premium wrx once 2016 are available. Curious to see what 2015 wrx sti owners think of their cars so far. Heres why my search for a daily driver ended with a subaru wrx. The 2015 wrx is probably one of the best cars subaru has ever built. The 2015 wrx gets a new turbo four it shares with subaru forester xt, the car connections best car to buy 2014. In successive weeks the middle west and eastern coast of our country were blanketed in snow. That one word sums up the experience of driving the 2015 subaru wrx sti. The only real difference is that the 2014 sti has a bigger turbo charger than the 2015 wrx.
On the street or the racetrack, the car simply performs. In fact, for drivers who dont regularly hit the track, the new wrx even has people rethinking whether or not they should spring for the evenmoreextreme wrx sti. Shop 2015 subaru wrx vehicles for sale in eden prairie, mn at cars. Used 2015 subaru wrx for sale with photos cargurus. Jun 26, 2019 photo 3838 2015 subaru wrx sti rally daily view photo gallery 38 photos if we werent allergic to everything, we might be inclined to trek beyond our urban and suburban confines and do a. Jun 28, 2015 for 2015, the sti adds trick torque vectoring, which can lightly apply the brakes on the inside wheels in a turn to help handling. You get 268 horsepower and 258 poundfeet of torque, rallytuned allwheeldrive, and handling that rivals many more expensive cars.
With direct injection, a twinscroll turbo and intercooling, the engine is rated. I did test drive a few wrx stis before i bought the 2010 also, bu. Michigans latehitting winter finally spilled a couple of inches of snow on the december day that our 2015 subaru wrx s odometer rolled past 40,000 miles. A cobb accessport makes a subaru wrx a better daily driver. I am wanting to buy an oil cooler for my wrx before summer comes. How does the 6 speed 2015 subaru wrx perform in the snow and on ice. Which hot hatch or sports sedan would become my new daily driver. Nov 30, 2017 a cobb accessport makes a subaru wrx a better daily driver sure, it adds features and improves performance, but that doesnt help when youre stuck in traffic. Does the subaru wrx check every box for the ultimate daily driver sportscar. As a background i drive approximately 22 miles, round trip 5x a week. Racecomp engineering has taken the time to develop a spring specifically for your vehicle. The fourthgeneration subaru wrx has gotten a lot of positive attention for its sporty driving dynamics, but is it a car you can enjoy on a daily. I just dont see the point in owning an sti as a daily driver when the wrx already offers so much.
Everyone wanted me to buy an suv of some sort but i know i needed. On this episode of ignition, carlos lago tests the latest generation of the perennial rally car favorite. Were glad subaru is committed to improving this gem. On open roads, 33 mpg, and spirited driving up in the mountains, 2628 mpg. For anyone of you guys, or gals, that have a 2015 or 2016 wrx and use it as a dd, what insight could you give to someone who is maybe a little too stuck on the idea of picking one up for myself.
Much like the new wrx, this sti has an entirely new and significantly stiffer body structure, but unlike the wrx, it still uses the same 305 horsepower 2. About to pull the trigger on either a new wrx or an almost new sti. Want your guys opinion on getting coilovers or air suspension. Michigans latehitting winter finally spilled a couple of inches of snow on the december day that our 2015 subaru wrxs odometer rolled past 40,000 miles. Jul 29, 2015 a short video i shot driving through west virginia discussing my thoughts on the wrx as a daily driver. Our introduction to the car occurs at the press launch at mazda raceway.
With the right exhaust cobb or borla hush preferred it isnt really louder than stock unless your really get on it, and the reliability isnt really impacted much. There is noticeable road and wind noise, especially on the highway, but not enough to be a deal. I drive only miles one way to work and back everyday. Apr 21, 2014 carlos lago tests the latest generation of the perennial rally car favorite. Do you regret buying a wrx over the sti or vice versa.