Second Thoughts on 08 Now?

STIVendetta · 11-11-2007, 05:29 PM

I am still waiting on more test results....But..I can live with the new body and all the little extra electronic goodies....etc...I'm not sure if I want to buy one if the performance stays the same and the Hp is about the same. I really do like my "Raw" STi....and I might just keep it a little longer. I like Trading Cars around 60K miles or so.....I have a little over 6k miles now on my 07 which runs great....So...I guess I will wait for more road tests to come out....and test drive one. I was so hoping for 320 hp + and "much improved" 0-60 and quarter- mile performance. If nothing changes.....I will keep my baby and buy the 08 when my miles get up there. I really like Subaru and its AWD system...
What do some of you guys think ( The ones that were thinking of trading)
Thanks.

amdmaxx · 11-11-2007, 05:30 PM

By the time u r ready refreshed STi with DI should be out..

STIVendetta · 11-11-2007, 05:34 PM

Need more reviews to read....and to test drive one.....I am anxious....

JD_STI · 11-11-2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amdmaxx

By the time u r ready refreshed STi with DI should be out..

what's DI?

philswrx04 · 11-11-2007, 05:48 PM

im not sure i was going to trade my 04 wrx with 78k miles, but im thinking of waiting for subys dsg type gearbox. im torn

blaznwrx · 11-11-2007, 06:13 PM

2008 is the first gen of the newer models so im waiting so that all the kinks are fixed.. i am almost at 120k miles on my wrx

snorky · 11-11-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD_STI

what's DI?

direct injection subaru is getting on the bandwagon

Riggs · 11-12-2007, 04:06 PM

The performance figures are what i'm waiting for. That will swing it for me as to whether or not I trade my 05 for one.

STIVendetta · 11-12-2007, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riggs

The performance figures are what i'm waiting for. That will swing it for me as to whether or not I trade my 05 for one.

Exactly......Thats what STi"s are about.....Performance...That"s why we buy em.......All around Performance....Hopefully Subaru would of stepped up in certain categories of performance for 08, If not I will keep my 07 which I'm happy with until they raise the Bar.

STI_SLC · 11-12-2007, 05:56 PM

im in.

STUKA · 11-12-2007, 06:06 PM

Just keep your 07! You need to wait until the 08 in perfected. The only reason why someone should buy the 08 is because that person likes a hatchback look. Also when I get rid of my 07, their will have to be something awesome in the next 5 years to replace it.

TheHammer · 11-13-2007, 10:28 AM

^^^^
Totally agree with this statement

karr1008 · 11-13-2007, 06:27 PM

Also, with the future release of DI, I bet you will get a better more efficient and powerful engine to push the next refreshed STI. I wait until the next one has at least 50HP increase... kinda like the Vettes has been going from 300 to 350 to 400.

c00lbeans · 11-13-2007, 06:38 PM

I think the normal wrx is better looking then the sti. the new fender flairs look so random and lack good composition.

Rootus · 11-13-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karr1008

I wait until the next one has at least 50HP increase...

It's been 15 years and we're up 50 from the first STI. You might be waiting a while for another 50

. Not that they couldn't, of course, they have the 2.0 putting out 300 now, with the extra 25% displacement of the 2.5L they should have no trouble hitting 350. But I'd be surprised to see it anytime soon.

11-11-2007, 05:29 PM	#1
STIVendetta Spec C Club Car: << 07-STi >> Fav Mod: A Good Wax Job Location: NC- Kingdom of AWD Posts: 1,316 IWSTI Addict since: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Second Thoughts on 08 Now? I am still waiting on more test results....But..I can live with the new body and all the little extra electronic goodies....etc...I'm not sure if I want to buy one if the performance stays the same and the Hp is about the same. I really do like my "Raw" STi....and I might just keep it a little longer. I like Trading Cars around 60K miles or so.....I have a little over 6k miles now on my 07 which runs great....So...I guess I will wait for more road tests to come out....and test drive one. I was so hoping for 320 hp + and "much improved" 0-60 and quarter- mile performance. If nothing changes.....I will keep my baby and buy the 08 when my miles get up there. I really like Subaru and its AWD system... What do some of you guys think ( The ones that were thinking of trading) Thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-11-2007, 05:30 PM	#2
amdmaxx Stage 2 Moderator Car: 06 Saabaru 9-2x Aero Fav Mod: Larger breasts Location: Northern NJ, USA Posts: 1,390 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Second Thoughts on 08 Now? By the time u r ready refreshed STi with DI should be out..

11-11-2007, 05:34 PM	#3
STIVendetta Spec C Club Car: << 07-STi >> Fav Mod: A Good Wax Job Location: NC- Kingdom of AWD Posts: 1,316 IWSTI Addict since: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Second Thoughts on 08 Now? Need more reviews to read....and to test drive one.....I am anxious....

11-11-2007, 05:48 PM	#5
philswrx04 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 java black WRX Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 55 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Second Thoughts on 08 Now? im not sure i was going to trade my 04 wrx with 78k miles, but im thinking of waiting for subys dsg type gearbox. im torn

11-11-2007, 06:13 PM	#6
blaznwrx Junior STI Driver Car: Blaze Yellow WRX Fav Mod: New Fat Sticky Tires Posts: 158 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Second Thoughts on 08 Now? 2008 is the first gen of the newer models so im waiting so that all the kinks are fixed.. i am almost at 120k miles on my wrx

11-12-2007, 04:06 PM	#8
Riggs Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: snowboard Location: 9000' Posts: 686 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Second Thoughts on 08 Now? The performance figures are what i'm waiting for. That will swing it for me as to whether or not I trade my 05 for one.

11-12-2007, 05:56 PM	#10
STI_SLC Professional STI Driver Car: 06 AssPen STi Fav Mod: KW V3's Location: MillerMotorsportsPark,UT. Posts: 461 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Second Thoughts on 08 Now? im in.

11-12-2007, 06:06 PM	#11
STUKA Senior STI Driver Car: Black 07 WRX STI Fav Mod: AP Location: Barnesville PA Posts: 388 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Second Thoughts on 08 Now? Just keep your 07! You need to wait until the 08 in perfected. The only reason why someone should buy the 08 is because that person likes a hatchback look. Also when I get rid of my 07, their will have to be something awesome in the next 5 years to replace it.

11-13-2007, 10:28 AM	#12
TheHammer Professional STI Racer Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Volk Racing RE30 (Diamond Black) Location: Flotsam and Jetsam Posts: 720 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Second Thoughts on 08 Now? ^^^^ Totally agree with this statement

11-13-2007, 06:27 PM	#13
karr1008 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: STG2+/Swaybars/RCE blacks coming soon Location: STI endangered species la Posts: 904 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Second Thoughts on 08 Now? Also, with the future release of DI, I bet you will get a better more efficient and powerful engine to push the next refreshed STI. I wait until the next one has at least 50HP increase... kinda like the Vettes has been going from 300 to 350 to 400.

11-13-2007, 06:38 PM	#14
c00lbeans Junior STI Driver Car: 02 WRX wagon Fav Mod: boobies Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 93 IWSTI Addict since: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Second Thoughts on 08 Now? I think the normal wrx is better looking then the sti. the new fender flairs look so random and lack good composition.

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