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Then again, in a time where this pukestain can sell, I guess it might have a chance.
![]() God I hate that thing.... Almost as much as Smart Cars.... ![]()
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To be honest, I HATED the new '08 Impreza design and considered writing a letter to SOA to express my discontent!
However, I decide to wait until I'd seen more pics of the production WRX sedan and hatchback as well as looked-over the new specs, which were just released today: SPECS Cut-n-paste is below: Quote:
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From the looks of things, the new WRX has the '05+ LGT engine (w/ plastic intake manifold) and VF-40 turbo. This turbo is slightly larger than the TD04, and from browsing the lgt.com forum, typical LGT Stage 2 numbers are in the 240-250whp and 285-295wtq range (w/ down-pipe and AP). Put this performance into a WRX that's 50lbs lighter than the outgoing model, and things could be interesting... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() P.S. While I do not 'love' this new design, it's slowly growing on me and I'm definitely not going to write that letter to SOA. This new WRX is lighter, has a slightly bigger turbo, a better rear suspension, MUCH better interior and could just be a winner in the 20-25K sport compact segment. I won't be rushing to trade in my '06 WRX for one, but maybe in late '09 when the 'updated' 2010 models are coming out, I might just consider trading my car in for one. ![]() P.P.S. These pics I posted are from the official Subaru Press Release from the New York Int'l Auto Show.
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it's really starting to grow on me. and it has rear wiper!
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The black grille is much nicer that the chrome one illustrated in the Motor Trend spread. Maybe the after market will come up with more improvements.
Gene
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Even I cannot endorse this.
STI looks ok.
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This is MUCH better than the previous pics...
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The grill looks like something from General Motors,change it and put a Subaru grill(single bar type or floating Subaru emblem) and the car wouldnt look cheap
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That car looks like such a wimp....subaru has lost its rally balls
That car looks hideous....the back end looks like a kia. **** this
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The hatch back end looks like crap. Those lights are tasteless. The front end is all right. The sedan rear lights are okay, but I much prefer the 06-07 design to this (even with the Edsel front end). The sedan looks like a corolla S and the hatch looks like a MazdaSpeed 3.
I hope the STI comes in a Sedan or else Subaru will not be getting my business for one.
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hhmm, The Sedan is kind of nice and the hatckback is growing on me(but only a little). My eyes tell me I could probably make a sedan look really good with little work. I would prefer a Legacy type grill on it though over what it has which would be one thing I'd change quick if I ever bought one.
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Loooks like a p****y A** HUYNDAI........weeek. Someone Call Guigaro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It just looks...I don't know...weak. I think the consensus is that the '05 look was the best, and everything up to the current tri-grille version had a fairly boxy look, more of a blunt instrument than a curvy, swoopy design. They looked like they had some meat to them. This one just looks too dainty and curvy. Too much roof, not enough front/rear glass, too pointy nose, weak rear end...
The Legacy is the only current Subie that fits a pointy nose, to me anyway. I dunno, doesn't do it for me. I actually don't mind the current Impreza nose. The current version with a Legacy style grill would be the nicest IMHO.
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the more people diss on it, the more i like it. i think i'm in love with the hatchback. i'm just afraid it will have the cheap econobox feel that i'm trying to avoid. i guess my hyundai is spoiling me.
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helloooooo EVO!!!
![]() damn, i thought the '06 "urinal grille" Imprezas were ugly ..... they look like vintage Bugattis compared to this new monstrosity. hatch only for the STi. uh, WTF?!?!?!? ![]()
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