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A1337STI · 2007-04-05, 12:00 PM

eh , I want to like it. but 2 thumbs down. maybe when i see one in person, like with the 07 front grill, although i liked the new grill look a bit before seeing it in person.

With out knowing about any spec changes, I liked last years Subaru WRC car better , guess they didn't though

JC · 2007-04-06, 09:00 AM

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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!

The 07s should still be around for a while. Why are you buying an STi or an EVO based on it's looks anyway? You are being awful dramatic considering neither car is out yet. I do know the EVO X will be more civilized than the current version. That's more what I'm worried about. Hopefully I'll get to drive one here in the next couple months and find out.

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Originally Posted by tysonK

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

hey man I liked my bugeye!

The Impreza died in 01. Who cares what it looks like now anyway?

MPREZIV · 2007-04-06, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

The Impreza died in 01. Who cares what it looks like now anyway?

EXACTLY!!!!!!!

M3n2c3 · 2007-04-06, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tysonK

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!

+1. The look isn't what makes the Impreza unique, it's the performance and driveability.

I don't dislike the look outright. . . I think both hatch and sedan actually look ok. I miss the flared fenders, though. The new fenders are too plain.

At any rate, new and different are always odd at first. I'm sure people were complaining (and some still are

) about the huge changes that were made from GC to GD chassis. But it grew on people.

left footed whooten · 2007-04-06, 04:43 PM

Someone photoshopped the uprights on either side of the grille mesh body color and the mesh black on Nasioc. I for one thought it was a dramatic improvement.

Lots of the first Motor trend photos made some of the exterior trim appear too chrome-y. The more photos I see, the more I like. When the 06 came out I felt much the same as now, saw some in person, then came around very quickly and began appreciating it. Now I have an 06 and think it looks great.

cody · 2007-04-25, 07:26 PM

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=5211

The STI should be pretty sweet.

cody · 2007-04-25, 07:49 PM

Ok, I just read the Evo portion of the article (only had time to read the STI portion earlier). As before, the Evo sounds more advanced but the STI has the benefit of the 2.5L and DCCD (which is more of a cool factor item than a performance item). If it looks like the pic above, I'll be happy. I'd prefer a wagon, but the 5 door is close enough. But they said an Evo hatch might be in the works too...the STI vs Evo question has never been easy...that semi-automatic tranny in the Evo sounds pretty sweet. Newer technology is always kind of scary though.

JonnydaJibba · 2007-04-25, 08:10 PM

Wow, I actually don't not like it.

Bob Danger · 2007-04-25, 08:20 PM

I wonder what subaru is going to do for their WRC car. Are they still going to use the EJ20

sperry · 2007-04-25, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger

I wonder what subaru is going to do for their WRC car. Are they still going to use the EJ20

Unless the WRC changes its rules to allow >2.0L, yeah probably. Plus there's an additional tax in Japan on cars with larger motors.

WRX06TR · 2007-04-26, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Unless the WRC changes its rules to allow >2.0L, yeah probably. Plus there's an additional tax in Japan on cars with larger motors.

Yeah, in the article they mention that in Japan the STI will be a 2.0L to stay within the rules of WRC. They also mention that the 2.0L is supposed to have 300hp so the 2.5L should be putting out somewhere near 320hp.

I like the new STI. I think the new WRX looks way to docile and has lost much of its character but the new STI doesnt look to bad.

cody · 2007-06-06, 04:00 PM

Hmmmm.

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/secret_...sid=741&page=1

cody · 2007-06-06, 06:03 PM

...and an article on the outcry on Nasioc.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=120212

sperry · 2007-06-06, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Hmmmm.

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/secret_...sid=741&page=1

Artist rendition... and hopefully, a bad one, 'cause that sucks just like the base Impreza redesign.

cody · 2007-06-06, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Artist rendition... and hopefully, a bad one, 'cause that sucks just like the base Impreza redesign.

Yup, here's the actual new STi.

Okay, it's a Kia Spectra.

MikeK · 2007-06-06, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

...and an article on the outcry on Nasioc.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=120212

That was a funny read (as was the outcry on nasioc)

Kevin M · 2007-06-07, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

...and an article on the outcry on Nasioc.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=120212

That's funny stuff right there.

Nick Koan · 2007-06-07, 08:27 AM

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A conspicuously large number of posters claimed to have vomited in their mouths.

comedy gold.

BOO · 2007-06-07, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Yup, here's the actual new STi.

Okay, it's a Kia Spectra.

thats funny

cause thats exactly what my wife showed me and said .. There!!! there is your lovely STI..

OT: Kind of like the new ALTIMA, Looking like a baby 350Z

JC · 2007-06-07, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

But they said an Evo hatch might be in the works too...

I can pretty much guarantee that is a no, at least for the US in the foreseeable future.

BOO · 2007-06-07, 03:48 PM

Found this on a different website. This looks semi decent to me..

cody · 2007-06-07, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BOO

thats funny

cause thats exactly what my wife showed me and said .. There!!! there is your lovely STI..

Your wife sounds cool.

sperry · 2007-06-07, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BOO

Found this on a different website. This looks semi decent to me..

Honda EG6 much?

BOO · 2007-06-07, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Your wife sounds cool.

Thanks .. she is

BOO · 2007-06-07, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Honda EG6 much?

no where near.... you forgot the scoop

2007-04-05, 12:00 PM	#51
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	eh , I want to like it. but 2 thumbs down. maybe when i see one in person, like with the 07 front grill, although i liked the new grill look a bit before seeing it in person. With out knowing about any spec changes, I liked last years Subaru WRC car better , guess they didn't though __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2007-04-06, 04:43 PM	#55
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Someone photoshopped the uprights on either side of the grille mesh body color and the mesh black on Nasioc. I for one thought it was a dramatic improvement. Lots of the first Motor trend photos made some of the exterior trim appear too chrome-y. The more photos I see, the more I like. When the 06 came out I felt much the same as now, saw some in person, then came around very quickly and began appreciating it. Now I have an 06 and think it looks great. __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2007-04-25, 07:26 PM	#56
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!	http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=5211 The STI should be pretty sweet. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-04-25, 07:49 PM	#57
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!	Ok, I just read the Evo portion of the article (only had time to read the STI portion earlier). As before, the Evo sounds more advanced but the STI has the benefit of the 2.5L and DCCD (which is more of a cool factor item than a performance item). If it looks like the pic above, I'll be happy. I'd prefer a wagon, but the 5 door is close enough. But they said an Evo hatch might be in the works too...the STI vs Evo question has never been easy...that semi-automatic tranny in the Evo sounds pretty sweet. Newer technology is always kind of scary though. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-04-25, 08:10 PM	#58
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Wow, I actually don't not like it. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-04-25, 08:20 PM	#59
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	I wonder what subaru is going to do for their WRC car. Are they still going to use the EJ20 __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2007-06-06, 04:00 PM	#62
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!	Hmmmm. http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/secret_...sid=741&page=1 __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-06-06, 06:03 PM	#63
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!	...and an article on the outcry on Nasioc. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=120212 __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-06-07, 03:48 PM	#71
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Found this on a different website. This looks semi decent to me.. Attached Thumbnails __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM