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Official 2008 STI pics...
These are official pics of the JDM version which will be on sale in Japan at the end of October. Enjoy!
Link to complete pics: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-...ti-jdm/430799/
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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I think I'll actually like it when the aftermarket gets ahold of it and fixes the front end a little.
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Still not digging the 5-door or those ugly tails, but the flairs and the new bumper kind of make up for the corolla-ness.
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-Jason (8/23/07-Present) 1995 Subaru SVX LSi (197k) Polo Green (#1102) 03/95 Mods: DDM Tuning 4500k 35w Low Beam HID, 100w H3 Bulbs, Extra Ground Cables, 15 minute $12.96 mod, svxfiles designed transmission mount (), sporting a "new" tail light bar, silver BBS rims, custom power steering cooler (one that doesn't dump ATF constantly), new negative lead cable, no more third or fourth gear (1977-Present) 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (81k) Silver (12/01/2011-Present) 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 5MT (97k) I have a bad feeling about this. -Obi Wan Kenobi |
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a great improvement over the wrx.... looks like an rx-8 slammed into an Si, but I sort of like it
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] In progess: track down mystery noise <-identified, paint the new dash, get better pic Spring plans: Replace Trans - Integrate ECU with the carputer - Suspension - Go back to STI Filter - Paint? Maybe not - Next Oil change: Purolator L30165 Member #995 | My Locker | My New Locker Catch you next at: ? Auto-X ? |
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Hmmmm... Looks better than a standard WRX... But still, it's missing that special something that the old ones had... You know what it is... It's the same feeling I got when in 2001 they introduced the Bugeye STi (in Australia ofcorse)... And going from the old GC8 bodystyle to the Bugeye just felt wrong... I guess that's kinda how I feel about this car... I'm sure the overall engineering of the car has improved, but it looks like it's missing somethihng
However, it must be said that I do like the interior alot better than the old ones... And if they drive better than the old ones, I'll probably still get one in 2 years ~ Chris
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I can't speak for the STI since we don't have 'em here yet, but I did a PDI on a red 2008 WRX on Saturday, and I must say it is FAST! I've never had a first gen WRX out on the road, just in the parking lot after doing an oil change, so I don't know how it compares, but it drives nice! I'm not crazy about the looks myself, although this one was a 4 door sedan so it looks a lot better IMHO than the 5 door (Which to me looks like a shrunken Tribeca).
One of the things on the PDI checksheet is "vehicle performance and handling" so I felt obligated to take it out and open it up :-P I didn't redline it or other such things that are not smart with a vehicle with 12 miles on it... I'm hopin they send us down to Phoenix to drive 'em on the race track like they did when the STi came out in '04... (Which I missed out on since I didn't work there yet...)
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hey, look at the pass door and glove box again... is that a bit of SVX style sneaking in there
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-Mike ECUTune2v7 - 4.11 5 Speed - Sprung 6 Puck Clutch - D&S Rotors - SS Brake & Clutch Lines - HKS Panel Filter - HeaderBack Exhaust -80GB Hard Drive - GroupN Engine Mounts - - some other "tricks"
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] In progess: track down mystery noise <-identified, paint the new dash, get better pic Spring plans: Replace Trans - Integrate ECU with the carputer - Suspension - Go back to STI Filter - Paint? Maybe not - Next Oil change: Purolator L30165 Member #995 | My Locker | My New Locker Catch you next at: ? Auto-X ? |
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interior is nice at least.
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thr front is BUTT ugly, but the ricers will re-bumper it anyway. when you look at the side profile, it looks okay till you get to the other two doors...Didnt subaru say it was going to be a three door? They blew it from that point on.
It must be said, the rear can be fixed with a taillight red-out, but overall they just ****ed up what use dto be a decent, albeit square, car
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i hate hatchbacks. if i wanted a hatchback (and electrical problems ), i'd buy a VW. i can't wait to see how awful the STI sedan looks ......
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I'm going to go against the grain and say that I like it. The first generation WRX is still my favorite but this is a big improvement over last years model.
I've always liked hatchbacks, but I am an 80's kind of guy.
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There is nothing to enjoy about this thread...
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That's my feeling at this point, keep my WRX for another year and then make a decision about what to drive next. Personally, I do like the new hatchback STI -- looks 10x better than the new WRX. I also heard good things about the handling of the new EVO X. I might also consider a 350Z, RX-8, heck maybe even an older S2000 as they can be had for little $$$.
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Just like the bug eye WRX, it will grow on you eventually.
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No, it wont...
And it never did...
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse) -2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon ) -2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver ) SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it. |
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