08 Subaru STi ESX???

GoLawrence · 02-22-2008, 04:54 PM

cars.com: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Sti

Just found this on cars.com, check it out.

Seller's Notes: "ESX Number 312008 STI","(02/21/08)"

$54,002 What the...

Iguana · 02-22-2008, 04:58 PM

ridiculous car. looks stupid. LOL, what's with teh red accents? They didn't look good on the previous gen 04-07, they look worse still on the 08s.

arkleseizure · 02-22-2008, 05:00 PM

They really do know how to make a car look like crap.

threader · 02-22-2008, 05:00 PM

I see some new wheels and tires, A wide red stripe, new shift knob, and interior door and center arm rest red Trim.

Whoop de Do!

sujak · 02-22-2008, 05:12 PM

i never understood the esx, all they do is paint the car with ricer stripes, maybe do the interior in red, then jack up $10,000 to the price.

TampaSTI · 02-22-2008, 05:14 PM

Recyclebiz · 02-22-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sujak

i never understood the esx, all they do is paint the car with ricer stripes, maybe do the interior in red, then jack up $10,000 to the price.

Perhaps you ought to have read the specs better:
The Afshar Signature - Series Subaru ESX/STI - Turbo Magazine

...then decide whether the extra 10K was justified.

threader · 02-22-2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Recyclebiz

Perhaps you ought to have read the specs better:
The Afshar Signature - Series Subaru ESX/STI - Turbo Magazine

...then decide whether the extra 10K was justified.

Quote: "This prototype is still under construction and should be completed..."

So what is that dealer really selling?

Damn if it has 425hp that is factory warrantied then by God advertise it!

Recyclebiz · 02-22-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threader

Quote: "This prototype is still under construction and should be completed..."

So what is that dealer really selling?

Damn if it has 425hp that is factory warrantied then by God advertise it!

Apparently, the dealer is advertising a prototype, which means that it is not yet an officially announced production, or dealer available, version. The stats I was referring to was the gen 04-07 official version, to point out that ESX did more than give it an ugly paint job and cosmetic alterations.

The prototype being advertised does not have any specs listed for power or handling improvements, so HP is unknown, alhtough I'm willing to bet that ESX will have performed mods along those lines by the it graduates from "prototype" to "production" status.

KrustyK · 02-22-2008, 06:33 PM

To each his/her own... but, c'mon - that thing is ugly (not to mention ridiculously overpriced). Just my 2 cents.

Recyclebiz · 02-22-2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrustyK

To each his/her own... but, c'mon - that thing is ugly (not to mention ridiculously overpriced). Just my 2 cents.

Yup, there's no controversy regarding that!

Edvig · 02-23-2008, 04:29 AM

Don't you worry...some fool will buy that car and be happy and proud of it.

D0WNxSH1FT · 02-23-2008, 08:40 AM

The original ESX STi from 2005 was beautiful, these are just hideous

purreplayya69 · 02-23-2008, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D0WNxSH1FT

The original ESX STi from 2005 was beautiful, these are just hideous

i agree i think it LOOKED really nice but didnt perform like it should.... money is better spent on after market parts

02-22-2008, 04:54 PM	#1
GoLawrence Junior STI Driver Car: Pearl White 07 STi Fav Mod: Left foot, Right hand, then my right foot! Location: San Jacinto, CA Posts: 89 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	08 Subaru STi ESX??? cars.com: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Sti Just found this on cars.com, check it out. Seller's Notes: "ESX Number 312008 STI","(02/21/08)" $54,002 What the... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-22-2008, 04:58 PM	#2
Iguana Spec C Club Car: 06 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi's Location: Northern California Posts: 1,432 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Subaru STi ESX??? ridiculous car. looks stupid. LOL, what's with teh red accents? They didn't look good on the previous gen 04-07, they look worse still on the 08s.

02-22-2008, 05:00 PM	#3
arkleseizure Spec C Club Car: 00 S2000, 04 WRB STi Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,019 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: 08 Subaru STi ESX??? They really do know how to make a car look like crap.

02-22-2008, 05:00 PM	#4
threader Junior STI Driver Car: Dark Grey 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: COBB AP - Stage 1 - 93 Octane Posts: 79 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Subaru STi ESX??? I see some new wheels and tires, A wide red stripe, new shift knob, and interior door and center arm rest red Trim. Whoop de Do!

02-22-2008, 05:12 PM	#5
sujak Professional STI Racer Car: 05' AW WRX STi Fav Mod: Passport 8500 X50 Location: Illinois Posts: 741 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: 08 Subaru STi ESX??? i never understood the esx, all they do is paint the car with ricer stripes, maybe do the interior in red, then jack up $10,000 to the price.

02-22-2008, 05:14 PM	#6
TampaSTI Professional STI Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Tampa Posts: 630 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Subaru STi ESX???

02-22-2008, 06:33 PM	#10
KrustyK Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 WRB STi Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 39 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Subaru STi ESX??? To each his/her own... but, c'mon - that thing is ugly (not to mention ridiculously overpriced). Just my 2 cents.

02-23-2008, 04:29 AM	#12
Edvig STI Driver Car: 08 STI, 05 Legacy Fav Mod: dirt, grime and brake dust Location: Westchester County Posts: 203 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Subaru STi ESX??? Don't you worry...some fool will buy that car and be happy and proud of it.

02-23-2008, 08:40 AM	#13
D0WNxSH1FT Amateur STI Driver Car: 2008 Red WRX 5DR Nav Location: Boost-on, MA Posts: 17 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Subaru STi ESX??? The original ESX STi from 2005 was beautiful, these are just hideous