2003 Subaru WRX Bugeye Videos | Cold Starts & Driving Demos

Video Documentation

These videos provide real-world demonstrations of the WRX's condition, sound, and performance. From cold starts to highway driving, you'll get an honest look at how this 20-year-old Bugeye performs today.

Why Watch These Videos?

Hear the distinctive boxer engine and turbo sounds
See cold start behavior and idle quality
Witness acceleration and turbo spooling
Observe climate control performance and interior condition
Experience what it's like to drive this WRX

Clean Interior - Never Smoked In

As you'll see in the interior videos, this WRX has NEVER been smoked or vaped in throughout my 20-year ownership. This is increasingly rare for these cars, which are notorious for having been modified and vaped in by previous owners.

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Cold Starts Driving Videos Walkarounds Function Tests

Cold Start Videos

Subaru - 2003 WRX - Engine Start & Restart

This video shows how the car starts both cold and warm. You'll notice a brief belt squeal on initial start (typical for these at this age), followed by a smooth idle. The car starts immediately with no hesitation, showing good battery and starter health.

Subaru - 2003 WRX - Engine Lights Showing

A detailed look at the engine and dash during startup, showing all warning lights working properly during the bulb check phase. This demonstrates the good electrical condition of the dashboard systems.

Driving Demonstrations

Subaru - 2003 WRX - Neighborhood & Parking lot drive

Watch (and hear!) as the WRX is driven through a neighborhood and parking lot. The turbo spools smoothly around 3,000 RPM, delivering that classic Subaru surge of power. Note the transmission shifts smoothly with no grinding between gears, and the clutch engages cleanly with no slipping.

Subaru - 2003 WRX - Interstate Drive (#1)

This video demonstrates highway behavior on the interstate. Note the car tracks straight with no pulling to either side, and maintains a steady 3,000 RPM in 5th gear. There are no unusual vibrations, no excessive wind noise, and the car feels stable and composed at highway speeds.

Subaru - 2003 WRX - Interstate Drive (#2)

A longer interstate drive showing sustained highway performance. You can hear the engine note is smooth and consistent, with no unusual sounds or vibrations even at highway speeds for extended periods.

Subaru - 2003 WRX - Neighborhood Road Drive

This video demonstrates the car's handling over neighborhood roads. You can hear some noise from the worn rear suspension over bumps (as disclosed in the details page), but the car handles predictably with no excessive body roll or unexpected behavior.

Walkaround Videos

Subaru - 2003 WRX - External Walkaround

A complete exterior walkaround showing all angles of the car in natural daylight. This video documents the overall condition, paint finish, panel fitment, and points out minor flaws like stone chips and scratches for full transparency.

Subaru - 2003 WRX - Engine Lights Showing

A detailed look at the engine bay, showing the stock components and explaining key features. The video confirms the original condition of the engine, turbo, and associated components with no aftermarket modifications.

Subaru - 2003 WRX - Engine Start & Restart

A thorough look at the interior condition, demonstrating all controls, features, and functions. Note the remarkably clean interior that has never been smoked or vaped in, with all switches, gauges, and features working as they should.

Function Tests

Subaru - 2003 WRX - Heat & AC Temp check

This video demonstrates the air conditioning performance, showing vent temperatures reaching approximately 40°F at idle. All fan speeds work properly, and the system produces cold air quickly. The video also shows the heater reaching approximately 110°F when switched over.

Subaru - 2003 WRX - Post Drive Dash Lights check

A demonstration of all electronics including power windows, locks, mirrors, and the Kenwood head unit. The video also shows the factory gauges during operation and the aftermarket Lamco boost gauge functioning properly.