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2018 Subaru WRX STI consumer reviews

$36,095 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 WRX STI Subaru
(33 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.9
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Car runs great

I would buy in a heartbeat. Love it. Wondering how it goes in the snow. And what kind of tires it requires for winter driving in the northeast

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable and fun

I really love Subaru?s and have for a while now. My first Subaru was a 13 WRX. Now I own a 2018 sti and I could not be happier. It?s fun, fast, and hopefully will be just as reliable as my WRX.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great, fun, quick and space for the family.

I throughly enjoy this vehicle. It has ample room and space for my gear when traveling, or the family on outings. Its ride and handling are fantastic, its not so comfort focused that it detracts from the sport heritage. True to form, you feel the road through the suspension and the steering.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Wrx STI 2018

I bought and WRX STI 2018 and I completely love it! it is so much fun to drive and that boxer engine sounds amazing! the only thing though is that is not that great on gas but who cares I bought it to have fun. I also bought some extra modifications like the performance exhaust and short sifter over all I highly recommend this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Subaru fan for life!!

Having lived all over Colorado Subaru?s are prefect. I?ve owed the Impreza, crosstrek, WRX, and now my 18 STI. I love this car! Fuel mileage is the only real downside but I honestly don?t care. Being able to customize this car to my life style is a huge plus. From power upgrades to adventure added parts make it what you want. I commute, take it to the mountains, and yes take it on dirt roads and mud pits. For the suspension and power difference plus subie rumble I?ll happily give up mpg. This car is everything I want and more. It?s been a great family vehicle for us as well. You can?t go wrong with the Subaru STI!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It?s a high performance car

We bought this car this month after a lot of research for months. We finally found the best one in our price range. It?s a high performance car and it?s a great experience to drive it . So smooth to drive and I love the interiors . The color that I have bought is pearl blue. It?s an attractive color . I?m happy to have found the best deal.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome drive for a few thousand more.

I initially went to the Subaru dealership looking at the upper-end WRX?s. As the title states, for a few thousand more I got the base model WRX STI, which has a 2.5 liter turbocharged engine and a lot of other upgrades the WRX doesn?t have. It has everything I need and nothing I don?t (I didn?t need/want a sunroof). The car is beautiful inside and out, reliable and incredibly fast. I couldn?t be happier with what I got and would recommend a Subaru if you?re looking for a dependable all-wheel drive vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Could not be more pleased.

Handling and responsiveness is perfect. Recaro seats are very comfortable. Keyless entry and starting are nice features. Only downside is that navigation is not standard.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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i own a 2018 STI

Needs more HP, t least 350 , engine is outdated, over a decade old, RA is too much for the money for only 5 hp more, who cares about carbon fiber! i like my ride, needs wider wheels, love my lemon colored breakes.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just purchased 2018 ... LOVE IT !!!

This is the "one car solution" for those who need four doors, want back seats that fold down, all-wheel drive, and performance w/stick shift. No other car on the market did for me what this car does, and it does it all incredibly. Sure, MPG isn't that great but I bought the car to drive and enjoy. From the morning commute to the grocery store to the weekend track day, I love what this car can do. Add on the STI exhaust, short-throw shifter, upgraded sound system and you'll fall in love. Not to mention how well the STI holds its value. For years I have held off on buying one because they are so expensive used until finally, I caved and bought one new. This is the only car I want, the last car I ever wish to own. LOVE IT !!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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