2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) - Page 6

Peleg · 11-20-2007, 11:55 AM

Wow, these seats are horrible....

mofoSTI · 11-20-2007, 12:05 PM

I really like that color.

sti2relaxxin · 11-20-2007, 02:00 PM

I remember when my dreams came true in late 2003 and I was at the dealership telling them exactly what I wanted. You could see the fear in their eyes as they explained to a 25 year old that the car had no radio. I told them I could care less about floor mats, speakers, a radio, or anything else like that for that matter. I wanted an Aspen White STi and that was that. That is what the STi is all about. It's the semi-poorman's Porsche 911 GT3 RS. If bells and whistles are the direction Subaru is going with the STi, then they should definitely expand the STi to multiple trim lines; specifically lightweight and fully loaded.

mckman · 11-20-2007, 03:44 PM

I completely agree. A spec C version for the U.S. seems appropriate.

kpSTi05 · 11-23-2007, 01:50 AM

I thought I would contribute.. Here are my pics....

I thought I would through in some of the 22B...

kpSTi05 · 11-23-2007, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peleg

Wow, these seats are horrible....

The seats are bad... we need the recaro's

wolfdaddy · 11-23-2007, 06:03 PM

I have to agree with all of the haters. If, in the future I look for another car and SOA is still perpetrating this hatchback crap on us, I will probably buy a Legacy with the H-6, turbo charge it, turbo back exhaust, AP, and well the list goes on.... that way I would have a sedan instead of a hatch, more displacement and maybe more power. Hmmmmmmm, Hell SOA, go ahead and trash the STI, I just might make a Porche killer out of a Legacy.

P.s. I won't be getting rid of my 06 anytime soon it appears.

SlobberJaw · 11-23-2007, 06:17 PM

didn't read the entire post...so sorry if this is a repost.....but

DAMN, wash the show car already....what a poor presentation of their new bad-ass car....what a bunch of freakin' morons....nothing like dirt and water spots to really catch the ol eye...

Nat · 11-23-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyrexpl

The new STI makes me sad

I don't want this pseudo- luxo crap in my STI, if that's what I was looking for I'd buy a fricken Legacy GT. The STI was supposed to be powerful, raw, brash and in your face. This abomination they are passing off as an STI is anything but.

I really hope the new STI does well, but honestly I think it will tank as it seems to me they are missing their target demographic with this car.

I think I'm their target audience: middle-aged, children, decent income, wants performance but more likely to tote kids to practice than go to a track (but entertains the idea of track days)...bingo.

I have two kids so I need adequate rear seats, and that rules out two-seaters.
I want the safety and comfort features, since this would be a family car and I'm not getting any younger.
I'm a 40 year-old professional, so I really don't want anything boy-racer in appearance (such as a massive combat wing on the trunk of a sedan). My '07 wagon with a fart pipe pushes the boundaries as it is. However, this STI styling is sportier than the Legacy and I find it more appealing.
I live in a snowy area and want AWD, so that rules out RWD cars in similar price range.
The performance is still more than enough to get my groceries, backpacks, jackets, and sports equipment home after daycare pickup.
I'm not into modding cars, so I want something that kicks butt right out of the dealership.
A wagon (or hatch) is far more desirable than a sedan since I actually have to carry stuff often

I'm trying to come up with a list of other cars near $40K that fulfill what I want but not much is coming to mind.

SlobberJaw · 11-23-2007, 07:49 PM

Oh, and I forgot to mention.....put me on the apparently short list of " I LIKE IT, I WANT ONE!"

and, I'll make my 06 a dedicated track whore....

tshrey · 11-23-2007, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nat

I think I'm their target audience: middle-aged, children, decent income, wants performance but more likely to tote kids to practice than go to a track (but entertains the idea of track days)...bingo.

I have two kids so I need adequate rear seats, and that rules out two-seaters.
I want the safety and comfort features, since this would be a family car and I'm not getting any younger.
I'm a 40 year-old professional, so I really don't want anything boy-racer in appearance (such as a massive combat wing on the trunk of a sedan). My '07 wagon with a fart pipe pushes the boundaries as it is. However, this STI styling is sportier than the Legacy and I find it more appealing.
I live in a snowy area and want AWD, so that rules out RWD cars in similar price range.
The performance is still more than enough to get my groceries, backpacks, jackets, and sports equipment home after daycare pickup.
I'm not into modding cars, so I want something that kicks butt right out of the dealership.
A wagon (or hatch) is far more desirable than a sedan since I actually have to carry stuff often

I'm trying to come up with a list of other cars near $40K that fulfill what I want but not much is coming to mind.

Ditto. In my mind there is no car that will do it all for 40K - plus, I know how easy it will be to get another 50 hp out of it (downpipe/tune). I'm glad they civilized it a bit; my brother has an 06 and while it is fun to drive, it is rough, it clunks and rattles over bumps and the interior feels cheap. Great for a track car, but not something I want to live with daily.

tshrey · 11-23-2007, 08:35 PM

Plus, I FREAKIN' HATE THE FRAMELESS WINDOWS! Thank god they went to frames - every time I shut my door with the window half way down it rattles like a thirty year old Dodge...

kpSTi05 · 11-24-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tshrey

Plus, I FREAKIN' HATE THE FRAMELESS WINDOWS! Thank god they went to frames - every time I shut my door with the window half way down it rattles like a thirty year old Dodge...

LMAO.... it's so true!

kpSTi05 · 11-24-2007, 12:09 PM

I just noticed that the grill is just like my daily driver civic Si... Hummmm...

Nat · 11-24-2007, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tshrey

Ditto. In my mind there is no car that will do it all for 40K - plus, I know how easy it will be to get another 50 hp out of it (downpipe/tune). I'm glad they civilized it a bit; my brother has an 06 and while it is fun to drive, it is rough, it clunks and rattles over bumps and the interior feels cheap. Great for a track car, but not something I want to live with daily.

Today I thought of another feature exclusive to this car at this price point: boxer engine rumble!

That signature low gurgle adds a lot to the driving experience for me, performance numbers be damned!

The only other turbocharged, AWD, 4-seater, boxer-engined car I could think of is a Porsche Turbo at $126,000! Are there any others that I don't know about?

11-20-2007, 11:55 AM	#76
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11-20-2007, 12:05 PM	#77
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,442 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I really like that color.

11-20-2007, 02:00 PM	#78
sti2relaxxin Silver Member Car: 2007 OBP/Gold Wheels Fav Mod: Prodrive Mudflaps Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 884 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I remember when my dreams came true in late 2003 and I was at the dealership telling them exactly what I wanted. You could see the fear in their eyes as they explained to a 25 year old that the car had no radio. I told them I could care less about floor mats, speakers, a radio, or anything else like that for that matter. I wanted an Aspen White STi and that was that. That is what the STi is all about. It's the semi-poorman's Porsche 911 GT3 RS. If bells and whistles are the direction Subaru is going with the STi, then they should definitely expand the STi to multiple trim lines; specifically lightweight and fully loaded.

11-20-2007, 03:44 PM	#79
mckman Junior STI Driver Car: UGM 2007 STi Limit Fav Mod: Accessport Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 64 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I completely agree. A spec C version for the U.S. seems appropriate.

11-23-2007, 01:50 AM	#80
kpSTi05 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: COBB Accessport Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 67 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I thought I would contribute.. Here are my pics.... I thought I would through in some of the 22B... Last edited by kpSTi05 : 11-24-2007 at 12:07 PM.

11-23-2007, 06:03 PM	#82
wolfdaddy Silver Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: metalic blue Super Advan racing version 2 wheels Location: missouri Posts: 133 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I have to agree with all of the haters. If, in the future I look for another car and SOA is still perpetrating this hatchback crap on us, I will probably buy a Legacy with the H-6, turbo charge it, turbo back exhaust, AP, and well the list goes on.... that way I would have a sedan instead of a hatch, more displacement and maybe more power. Hmmmmmmm, Hell SOA, go ahead and trash the STI, I just might make a Porche killer out of a Legacy. P.s. I won't be getting rid of my 06 anytime soon it appears.

11-23-2007, 06:17 PM	#83
SlobberJaw Silver Member Car: 06 Subaru STi Fav Mod: .... Location: Albany Freakin' Georgia Posts: 117 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) didn't read the entire post...so sorry if this is a repost.....but DAMN, wash the show car already....what a poor presentation of their new bad-ass car....what a bunch of freakin' morons....nothing like dirt and water spots to really catch the ol eye...

11-23-2007, 07:49 PM	#85
SlobberJaw Silver Member Car: 06 Subaru STi Fav Mod: .... Location: Albany Freakin' Georgia Posts: 117 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) Oh, and I forgot to mention.....put me on the apparently short list of " I LIKE IT, I WANT ONE!" and, I'll make my 06 a dedicated track whore....

11-23-2007, 08:35 PM	#87
tshrey STI Driver Car: 08 STI Fav Mod: Removing the window sticker Location: Underground Atom Smasher Posts: 234 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) Plus, I FREAKIN' HATE THE FRAMELESS WINDOWS! Thank god they went to frames - every time I shut my door with the window half way down it rattles like a thirty year old Dodge...

11-24-2007, 12:09 PM	#89
kpSTi05 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: COBB Accessport Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 67 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I just noticed that the grill is just like my daily driver civic Si... Hummmm...