Do Not Buy The Following Subaru WRX Years

The Subaru WRX is one of the most coveted vehicles around the world and it is easy to see why. The Subaru WRX's sleek design and engine power are unmatched by vehicles at a similar price point. Not to mention that the throttle body has a powerful acceleration. Couple this with the fact that the Subaru WRX has one of the most smooth idles in the entire world and you have got yourself a winner.

But be warned, not all Subaru WRXs were created equal there are some Subaru WRXs that were manufactured during certain years that should absolutely be avoided. The years and reasons for avoiding them may vary but it is important to be familiar with all possible trouble cars.

Subaru WRX Years to Avoid

1. 2008 WRX STI

Our list of Subaru WRXs from years to avoid begins with the 2008 Subaru WRX STI. On the surface, this vehicle is a sports car with moderate performance. Not too much to be disappointed about, especially when comparing it to competing brands that are also pumping out yearly iterations of the same vehicle with minute differences.

However, reality sets in when comparing the 2008 Subaru WRX STI to previous iterations of the WRX STI. Very quickly, do we realize that this car is much closer to the ordinary and dare I say it, the bland than any other iteration before it. The main reason for this car's tepid audience reception is due to its larger body, which made it more accessible to the general public but lost the aggression that the brand is known for.

Car-obsessed individuals may take offense to the truth but there is nothing that can be done to salvage this piece of junk.

2. 2015 & 2016 WRX STI

Both the 2015 & 2016 Subaru WRX STI should be avoided like the plague. Steer clear of these cars and leave them far in your rear-view mirror where they belong. These vehicles suffer from one of the worst possible issues that any sports car could suffer from. Their clutch wears out quickly.

What you end up getting, is a bad clutch which makes for an awful driving experience. Does having your car stall out at every single stop light sound appealing to you? What about the terrible sound that is made after each unsuccessful attempt at an engine restart? You can expect all of that and more from the 2015 & 2016 Subaru WRX STI.

In Conclusion

If you happen to own one of the vehicles mentioned above then try and see if you can exchange it for a better model. Perhaps, you'll have better luck reselling it and hunting down a Subaru WRX that isn't from one of the cursed years. These vehicles suffer from issues that can not be worked around. Unfortunate as it may sound, due to the poor design that the vehicles were built from, they will never be able to provide the experience of a true Subaru WRX. A powerful reminder to never cut corners.