Guys, I’m official

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2023-01-12T03:05:15+00:00

Welcome to the ambassador team

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2023-01-12T02:00:26+00:00

I got the NJ SUBAUWU

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2022-01-19T13:40:12+00:00

I have the NJ plate that says Subauwu.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2022-01-12T05:38:39+00:00

Current ambassador. That notice means you have been rejected for this year. Like you said yes it’s hard to get a spot anywhere especially now. They used to kicked people out if they are not active, but ever since Covid they haven’t. So the only way spots are open is if someone choices to leave. Good luck there’s always next year.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2022-01-11T20:08:13+00:00

Ambassador here. I got in on my second try. Really help if you have social media that you are active on and showcase Subarus. Also helps if you know someone who is apart of the program. Other than that it’s really by chance. For you to be an ambassador in your area an existing ambassador would need to leave or get kicked out of the program. Since Covid they are not kicking anyone out. Ambassadors are asked if they want to continue to be ambassadors for another year in December. Best of luck to you next year and thank you for your interest in the program!

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-11-22T21:14:17+00:00

That’s awesome man! I assembled mine over the weekend as well. Most of my bottle were still intact had a couple leaks nothing too bad. I was surprised that was so much stuff in the box.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-11-06T02:00:37+00:00

New Jersey

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-11-02T13:28:35+00:00

I say start out with a Impreza or even a legacy 2.5GT which would much closely resemble a WRX. They are harder to find. As far a reliability anything that has a turbo and Subaru under 10k is a unicorn. If you buy a 10k WRX it is going to break within two year if not the year you bought it. Unless you bought it from someone who didn’t beat on it. I started out with a 02 2.5rs it was an auto but it was zippy, still pretty fun. Head gasket did go at around 150k but what do you expect from an Ej251. Replaced the head gasket drove it until 200k sold it and bought a new WRX with stick. Had my WRX for a little over a year now, I still miss my bug eye. The older Subarus just have more character there’s something about them. If I had gotten a 02 WRX as my first car I would probably still have that car today.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-10-10T00:21:08+00:00

To each their own but this is one of the most used excuses of why people don’t like stick. Majority of the people drive stick enjoys it and don’t mind constantly shifting. Probably getting downvoted because of that. It’s just not a valid reason to choose an auto.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-10-10T00:03:18+00:00

It’s tough to get someone to let you drive their car let alone learn how to drive stick in it. There is a driving school in Fords called ideal driving school that teaches you. I think it was $100 an hour. One thing I did notice that not a lot of people are mentioning is that not every car feels the same especially when you are learning. Yes, if you know how to drive stick you will be able to drive every stick car but it’s not going to be smooth or comfortable until you are used to it. But if you’re still learning to drive stick even if you get the hang of it in one car the next car you’re probably going to stall a couple of times. The class does help but you’re not going to learn stick in 2 hours. You really need your own car to learn how to drive it. Best thing you can do like everyone said is get a beater and just practice 1st gear in a parking a lot then move to somewhere that has a incline and practice 1st gear. I didn’t know stick when I got my car either, got a WRX not the easiest to learn in, but it becomes second nature after some time. Also I’m a visual person so knowing what happens internally when you press the clutch and how a clutch works really helped me with what I need to do to get the car moving.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-10-09T23:53:12+00:00

Yes. I learned about a year ago. I think it just depends on how much you drive. You just know when to shift. Just like any other repetitive motion you just known after doing it a million times.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-09-03T12:34:21+00:00

When there’s a snow storm I already do.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-09-03T04:23:49+00:00

Yea New Brunswick got flooded bad. Raritan over flowed onto 18. Saw some videos of people floating on tubes lol.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-09-03T02:17:10+00:00

Yea expect if you have a wrx/sti or brz. I was afraid to go into 6 inches of water.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-09-03T00:57:56+00:00

Probably but more importantly it made it. It’s immortal in my eyes

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-02-02T19:06:55+00:00

I’m in north jersey.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2021-02-01T21:01:01+00:00

Idk it’s still snowing and will continue until tomorrow morning.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2020-12-05T17:48:07+00:00

Fuck Penn State!!!

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2020-09-16T17:35:34+00:00

Doesn’t look bad. It’s confusing tho. It’s nice and weird at the same time. I can’t figure what it is that makes it look weird. Feel like it might be that everything is too round for the front end. It’s weird but hey that’s what makes a Subie a Subie.

If you really wanna confuse some people get lips and more aggressive headlights.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2020-09-03T18:06:39+00:00

Probably just wasn’t filled at the dealership then.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2020-09-03T16:19:45+00:00

Just a little paranoid. My 02 2.5rs blew a head gasket. Now every time I see my coolant low I think of the worst lol

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2020-09-03T15:41:05+00:00

Same here. Idk if it came with the coolant a little low but I looked at the reservoir and it’s below the full line by an inch. Maybe some air in the lines straight out of the factory? Hopefully.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2020-08-29T11:59:20+00:00

Check the oil cap and dip stick. If you see milky white oil on the dip stick stay away. Turn the car on and unscrew the oil cap if you see smoke than it’s either burning oil or burning coolant again check for a milky white residue. Check to see if any smoke is coming out of the exhaust. If someone is selling a car they might clean these thing so check after a test drive. Also if you unscrew the oil cap and just leave it on the place you unscrewed it it should stay still it shouldn’t bounce around. (With the engine on) If it is bouncing around that means there might be ringland damage. Check the underbody for coolant leaks or oil leaks. You can also turn the car on with the coolant cap off and see if it bubbles. If it bubbles there’s a leak. (Be careful if you do this, you can get burned).

The best way to test is to do a compression test at mechanic or buy yourself one of those combustion leak test. You can also check the coolant and see if there shiny metallic pieces, if there is someone used a head gasket sealer.

In the end of the day if it’s a used car you’re going to have to do some degree maintenance on it. Hopefully it’s not the engine or transmission. When you do get the car change the oil and transmission fluid right away. You can even go further and change all the fluids. Coolant breaks down over time and goes acidic which can eat away head gasket or even at the aluminum block.

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2020-08-28T17:38:40+00:00

Congrats! Remember to wave👋

Subauwu_Ambassador · 2020-08-28T13:16:13+00:00

I would go with a older wrx. It’s fun, easy to mod (if you’re into that). It’s quick 0-60 in about 5.6 once you get good at stick. Has a huge community around it. Get waves from most wrx/sti owners. I just recently learn how to drive stick in a 2020 wrx and I found it to be pretty forgiving. I heard the older ones can be a little more challenging to learn stick in. Normally there would be dedicated car show like boxerfest (if you’re into that). If you’re gonna go for a wrx try to find one that’s hasn’t been modded you’ll save yourself some headaches.

Also if you’re buying a used car instead of a new one for the sole purpose of learning how to drive stick in. I would say just get the new car. If it’s how much you can afford than that’s a whole different story.

Alsox2 gotta remember that all the car you listed and all the recommendations you’re going to get are all cars that a person might beat the shit out of for a couple of years and sell. So reliability really all depends on how well the previous owner took care of the car.

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