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cody · 2007-03-28, 01:53 PM

Decent FAQ

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1230616

cody · 2007-04-03, 08:38 AM

Official Subaru NYIAS Impreza & Tribeca Photos

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1235682

Nick Koan · 2007-04-03, 08:43 AM

Damn, the Tribeca is actually looking pretty good now.

No more quirky design.

JonnydaJibba · 2007-04-03, 08:48 AM

It looks better, but more like every other SUV.

And they have finally done it. They officially killed the Impreza. =(

Kevin M · 2007-04-03, 09:16 AM

Except for totally hating the grill and taillights, I'd rock the hatch. I'd hit it.

JonnydaJibba · 2007-04-03, 09:17 AM

I guess it's not so bad. The WRX sedan is kinda cool.

Forgotten · 2007-04-03, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

I guess it's not so bad. The WRX sedan is kinda cool.

The only person that should be saying this is Bob becuase it definitely looks like a corolla with a hoodscoop.

eggeegg · 2007-04-03, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Forgotten

The only person that should be saying this is Bob becuase it definitely looks like a corolla with a hoodscoop.

pretty much.

JonnydaJibba · 2007-04-03, 09:41 AM

Yeah it really does. Fuckin Toyota.

sperry · 2007-04-03, 09:55 AM

Well... my next car is going to be an Audi. The new Impreza, while a likely winner for Subaru's overall sales, has strayed too far from it's rally heritage for me to want one. I'm sure the rally car will look sweet, and the STi too will be better looking, but I was hoping for some middle ground with the WRX. Sure, it's always been a hood-scooped econo-car, but now it looks like one.

If only they'd bring back the SVX before I save up enough to afford the new S5.

Kevin M · 2007-04-03, 10:07 AM

Dude, if an S5 is your ideal next DD... what could Subaru possibly do to a WRX to make you want one more?

cody · 2007-04-03, 10:18 AM

It's not bad when you compare it to the competition.

I'm just excited to see the new STI. I'm not sure how accurate these will end up being.

Nick Koan · 2007-04-03, 10:22 AM

Ug, the placement of the wing on that p-shop makes me hurt deep down inside.

But, I think the hatch is pretty awesome. I can't wait to see what the STi actually ends up looking like.

MPREZIV · 2007-04-03, 10:57 AM

Oh GOD! That's just plain awful...

I'ma have to go hurt Bob to make myself feel better...

sperry · 2007-04-03, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Dude, if an S5 is your ideal next DD... what could Subaru possibly do to a WRX to make you want one more?

Um, 1/3 the price for 2/3 the car? Hell, the interior and performance are already there... but the WRX is too plain looking. That's why I'd love a new $40k SVX... it'd compete with all the 2 door MBZ/Audi offerings but cost less and not be quite as nice/fast.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2007-04-04, 09:59 AM

Wow, they really have made it look like a pure econobox. Why are OEMs so good at taking a great design and slowly watering it down to nothing over the years? I guess it's not a Detroit-only phenomenon.

sperry · 2007-04-04, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Wow, they really have made it look like a pure econobox. Why are OEMs so good at taking a great design and slowly watering it down to nothing over the years? I guess it's not a Detroit-only phenomenon.

I think a lot of it is that Subaru is finally trying to go up against Toyota. The car looks more like what a lot of people expect it to look like, and I think that will greatly help their sales numbers, although it will alienate the people that buy Subaru for its rally association.

Plus if you look at the cars that other rally cars are based on, they're much tamer than the rally version:

Additionally, the STi will now probably boost its sales as well, as all the fence-sitters that decide "well the WRX is enough" will all bump to the STi over looks alone. Now the WRX is more of an econo-sleeper. And even better the new WRX may look so tame, all the ricer fanbois will just go buy Lancers. Sliver-lining?

But yeah... no more cool looking, rally inspired, affordable sports sedan.

khail19 · 2007-04-04, 05:52 PM

I really like hatchback cars in general, but the 08 Impreza just isn't doing it for me. Although I hated the 06 design in pictures but I really like the car in person. I'm hoping the same thing will happen with the 08 once I see a few on the road. I'd hate to have to spring for the STi just to get a decent looking car.

chrscott_01 · 2007-04-04, 06:23 PM

I'm gonna be sick! I WAS planning on an Sti for a christmas present to myself... Santa is gonna be bringing an Evo now!

cody · 2007-04-04, 06:35 PM

What's the new Evo like?

chrscott_01 · 2007-04-04, 06:49 PM

OK, I spoke way too soon, the 08 evo is a million times worse than the 08 werks! I looked up "08 evo X" and all the pics I saw were pretty consistent as far as what it's "supposed" to look like and I gotta say, I am very disappointed with Subaru and Mitsubishi. They both have taken things to a whole new level of gay. Lets hope I can move up my X-mas present soon enough to swoop a new 07 Sti while they are still around!

tysonK · 2007-04-04, 08:15 PM

as long as they perform, I don't care what it looks like.

JC, "Yeah dude you used to own a bugeye."

hey man I liked my bugeye!

MikeK · 2007-04-05, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

What's the new Evo like?

It looks about 11teen! times less gay than the new impreza: http://gallery.boostlabs.com/evom/evox/index.html

eggeegg · 2007-04-05, 08:45 AM

well, countdown is finished. over hyped IMO. And is it just me or is the website loading slow?

cody · 2007-04-05, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

It looks about 11teen! times less gay than the new impreza: http://gallery.boostlabs.com/evom/evox/index.html

It's not really fair to compare the Evo to the 2.5i or the WRX. The Evo looks ok...

I still can't wait to see the STi trim. It wouldn't take much for me to like it better than the Evo. I like wagons and a hatch is just a sporty wagon.

The link in the first post now shows you photoshop smoothed images...nothing we haven't seen already. They're server is slowing to a crawl though.

2007-04-03, 08:43 AM	#28
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Damn, the Tribeca is actually looking pretty good now. No more quirky design. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-04-03, 08:48 AM	#29
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	It looks better, but more like every other SUV. And they have finally done it. They officially killed the Impreza. =( __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno" Last edited by JonnydaJibba; 2007-04-03 at 08:51 AM.

2007-04-03, 09:16 AM	#30
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Except for totally hating the grill and taillights, I'd rock the hatch. I'd hit it. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-04-03, 09:17 AM	#31
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I guess it's not so bad. The WRX sedan is kinda cool. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-04-03, 09:41 AM	#34
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Yeah it really does. Fuckin Toyota. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-03-28, 01:53 PM	#26
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Decent FAQ http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1230616

2007-04-03, 08:38 AM	#27
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Official Subaru NYIAS Impreza & Tribeca Photos http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1235682

2007-04-03, 09:55 AM	#35
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Well... my next car is going to be an Audi. The new Impreza, while a likely winner for Subaru's overall sales, has strayed too far from it's rally heritage for me to want one. I'm sure the rally car will look sweet, and the STi too will be better looking, but I was hoping for some middle ground with the WRX. Sure, it's always been a hood-scooped econo-car, but now it looks like one. If only they'd bring back the SVX before I save up enough to afford the new S5. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-04-03, 10:07 AM	#36
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Dude, if an S5 is your ideal next DD... what could Subaru possibly do to a WRX to make you want one more? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-04-03, 10:18 AM	#37
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	It's not bad when you compare it to the competition. I'm just excited to see the new STI. I'm not sure how accurate these will end up being. Attached Images

2007-04-03, 10:22 AM	#38
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Ug, the placement of the wing on that p-shop makes me hurt deep down inside. But, I think the hatch is pretty awesome. I can't wait to see what the STi actually ends up looking like. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-04-03, 10:57 AM	#39
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Oh GOD! That's just plain awful... I'ma have to go hurt Bob to make myself feel better... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-04-04, 09:59 AM	#41
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Wow, they really have made it look like a pure econobox. Why are OEMs so good at taking a great design and slowly watering it down to nothing over the years? I guess it's not a Detroit-only phenomenon. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2007-04-04, 05:52 PM	#43
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I really like hatchback cars in general, but the 08 Impreza just isn't doing it for me. Although I hated the 06 design in pictures but I really like the car in person. I'm hoping the same thing will happen with the 08 once I see a few on the road. I'd hate to have to spring for the STi just to get a decent looking car.

2007-04-04, 06:23 PM	#44
chrscott_01 EJ18 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 35 Car: 2007 Sub WRX TR Class: None....yet. So I walk into a bar....	I'm gonna be sick! I WAS planning on an Sti for a christmas present to myself... Santa is gonna be bringing an Evo now!

2007-04-04, 06:35 PM	#45
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	What's the new Evo like?

2007-04-04, 06:49 PM	#46
chrscott_01 EJ18 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 35 Car: 2007 Sub WRX TR Class: None....yet. So I walk into a bar....	OK, I spoke way too soon, the 08 evo is a million times worse than the 08 werks! I looked up "08 evo X" and all the pics I saw were pretty consistent as far as what it's "supposed" to look like and I gotta say, I am very disappointed with Subaru and Mitsubishi. They both have taken things to a whole new level of gay. Lets hope I can move up my X-mas present soon enough to swoop a new 07 Sti while they are still around!

2007-04-04, 08:15 PM	#47
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	as long as they perform, I don't care what it looks like. JC, "Yeah dude you used to own a bugeye." hey man I liked my bugeye! __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-04-05, 08:45 AM	#49
eggeegg EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 137 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX Sedan Trying is the first step towards failure.	well, countdown is finished. over hyped IMO. And is it just me or is the website loading slow? __________________ Stage 2 (XPT); Cobb DP; SPT intake, heatshield, CBE, radiator shroud, turbo shield; STI pink springs;Whiteline 20-24mm RSB; Kartboy End Links; rally pig sticker; 5zigen FN01R-C 17x8 w/ 225/45/17 RE960 AS PP; Hella twin supertones