What if they can't win the WRC ..

glamcem · 11-22-2007, 02:22 AM

would you still consider buying a new STI with the new body style? the reason i'm asking that is because i saw some people saying that they never liked the hatch idea but they could live with that if there's a big improvement over the current version , ..

skubv8 · 11-22-2007, 02:53 AM

I would buy one just to help Subaru stay in WRC

emanteno · 11-22-2007, 06:30 AM

Regardless of what happens in the WRC, when they offer better seats, I'll consider one. I'd prefer a sedan to a hatch, but the hatch alone would not stop me from buying. But a hatch without good seats, even as an option, isn't going to make me reach for my wallet.

sneekyseven · 11-22-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by glamcem

would you still consider buying a new STI with the new body style? the reason i'm asking that is because i saw some people saying that they never liked the hatch idea but they could live with that if there's a big improvement over the current version , ..

Nobody in this forum can afford a works prepared WRC Impreza so I don't know why you would ask this. It is pretty much well known that the upcoming STI road car will be quite similar to the current version, and I wont say much more than that because its a very touchy subject right now.

regarding the WRC; I love the SWRT, I love it with a passion. I always have faith in the next rally. Chris Atkinson is the truth(Subaru gave him a very nice and long contract a few months ago) and Solberg is the proven champ(he's not going anywhere). The real question should be: If Subaru sweeps the WRC with Drivers and Manufacturers championships next year, do you really think they will move a few extra STIs stateside?

Bootsie · 11-22-2007, 08:25 PM

I love hatches, and I think the new suspension geometry on the WRX drives well. I expect the STI will be even better. Only other things will stop me from buying a new STI - like no DSG type transmission and bad seats. If Mitsubishi releases and EVO hatch I might go in that direction.

J

LSE · 11-23-2007, 06:14 AM

I don't mind the wrc too much as long as they don't totally pull out. Normally I follow the Pwrc and rally american and they are doing quite well to keep me interested.

unlike mitsubishi....

chaos311clarity · 11-23-2007, 06:17 AM

subaru winning the wrc has nothing to do with my decision on the car i drive

***Digitalfiend*** · 11-24-2007, 01:51 PM

Same. I knew about Subaru because of the WRC but that wasn't the reason I chose the STI. If I recall correctly, Subaru never won the WRC with the 04-07 body styles, so I doubt that influenced many people here.

Deuce Cam · 11-24-2007, 02:08 PM

^^^ I was thinking the same thing. Honestly, I don't really follow the WRC much anymore but I do know that Subaru hasn't really won anything big in the last couple years. This had no influence on me when I purchased my car in 2006 and don't think it would matter if I was considering a 2008.

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11-22-2007, 02:22 AM	#1
glamcem Junior STI Driver Car: 07 obp sti/07 cgm 2. Fav Mod: Cobb Ap V.2 Location: Pinellas Park,FL Posts: 104 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	What if they can't win the WRC .. would you still consider buying a new STI with the new body style? the reason i'm asking that is because i saw some people saying that they never liked the hatch idea but they could live with that if there's a big improvement over the current version , .. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by glamcem; 11-22-2007 at 02:26 AM.

11-22-2007, 02:53 AM	#2
skubv8 Spec C Club Location: The Malaise Peninsular Posts: 2,383 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What if they can't win the WRC .. I would buy one just to help Subaru stay in WRC

11-22-2007, 06:30 AM	#3
emanteno Silver Member Car: 2007 STI Ltd UGM#164 Fav Mod: JDM washer nozzles Location: NE Illinois Posts: 1,136 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What if they can't win the WRC .. Regardless of what happens in the WRC, when they offer better seats, I'll consider one. I'd prefer a sedan to a hatch, but the hatch alone would not stop me from buying. But a hatch without good seats, even as an option, isn't going to make me reach for my wallet.

11-22-2007, 08:25 PM	#5
Bootsie Junior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: ski boot alignment and fitting Location: Summit County, CO Posts: 156 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What if they can't win the WRC .. I love hatches, and I think the new suspension geometry on the WRX drives well. I expect the STI will be even better. Only other things will stop me from buying a new STI - like no DSG type transmission and bad seats. If Mitsubishi releases and EVO hatch I might go in that direction. J

11-23-2007, 06:14 AM	#6
LSE The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06 STI WRB Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Bethlehem PA Posts: 898 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What if they can't win the WRC .. I don't mind the wrc too much as long as they don't totally pull out. Normally I follow the Pwrc and rally american and they are doing quite well to keep me interested. unlike mitsubishi....

11-23-2007, 06:17 AM	#7
chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,816 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: What if they can't win the WRC .. subaru winning the wrc has nothing to do with my decision on the car i drive

11-24-2007, 01:51 PM	#8
*Digitalfiend* Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,607 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What if they can't win the WRC .. Same. I knew about Subaru because of the WRC but that wasn't the reason I chose the STI. If I recall correctly, Subaru never won the WRC with the 04-07 body styles, so I doubt that influenced many people here.

11-24-2007, 02:08 PM	#9
Deuce Cam STI Driver Car: 06 STI Location: Phoenix Posts: 266 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What if they can't win the WRC .. ^^^ I was thinking the same thing. Honestly, I don't really follow the WRC much anymore but I do know that Subaru hasn't really won anything big in the last couple years. This had no influence on me when I purchased my car in 2006 and don't think it would matter if I was considering a 2008. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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