2008 looks vs. prior years

mondojava · 03-01-2008, 08:02 AM

This should be fun...

I just bought an 08. Red. It's my first STi, although I have been lusting after them long time. I have always been intrigued mainly by their performance. The looks of the old style, frankly, I thought was pretty bland and did not do the overall package justice.

I know the majority of STi owners have the old style. And I know there's a cult status around them. But, really now, from an objective standpoint, the 08 is a much better looking car. How anyone could argue otherwise is beyond me.

One man's opinion. Flame away.

chaos311clarity · 03-01-2008, 08:05 AM

bland? what makes you say that? i think in comparison the 04/05 looks the most aggressive... its got an almost angular look about it...

the 08, while in my opinion, does not look bad, it missed the mark... you apparently want people to argue with you, otherwise you wouldnt have posted this thread...

mofoSTI · 03-01-2008, 08:17 AM

I was actually thinking the other day that I would love to squeezin as many 08 part into my onld 0.I miss that rally car a lot, but I dig the 08's. It has taken me some time t get use to the back end tho.

USNSTI · 03-01-2008, 08:49 AM

Trolling, It's not just for NASIOC any more. Seriously why are you posting a thread like this? Your 08 looks nice, there is no reason to try and compare apples to oranges.

KiR DieseL · 03-01-2008, 09:04 AM

The only thing you 08 STi guys got over us is the widebody fenders... Other than that the car looks like crap.

Subw00er · 03-01-2008, 09:04 AM

I actually agree with him. I could never quite pull the trigger on the old one; the looks were just too much of an afterthought - lets put an air intake here, a big ass wing there. I liked the aggressiveness of it but its just not a great lookin' design and getting dated, IMO (For pretty cars, think 350Z or Audi TT). BTW, you should also remember that Subaru was attempting to expand into a wider market with the new STI (30-40yr olds, I think), so keep that in mind when evaluating the new design.

I think Subaru did a nice job with the new STI. It has a very European look to it and I really like that. I bought a white STI with the gold BBS wheels and I gotta tell you, I never would have ordered that combo, but I just LOVE the gold rims. I find myself looking back at the car for a second glance and the styling is growing on me more and more. If you follow European designs for hot hatches, I think you'll find where Subaru got its design inspiration from.

But remember, the cool part about being human is that we all see things differently, so no need to flame. Just sharing an opinion here.

CarmG993 · 03-01-2008, 09:18 AM

I too was never one that had the 'old style' jump out at me, but as far as performance, you couldn't beat it.
Too each his own.
I think the '08 STI is pretty good looking.
I love my '07 and was considering an '08, but the interior didn't do it for me.

chmura · 03-01-2008, 09:34 AM

Yup same here. The previous STI was to boyracerish for me with a huge wing in the rear, the interior was cheap. The only thing I like about the car was the performance nothing else.

I love the new 08 STI and I will be in the market for one pretty soon.

Iguana · 03-01-2008, 10:30 AM

I think the 08 STI looks great for a hatch. I'm personally not a fan of hatches, but I can understnad why many people would like them. To each his/her own! If I had to buy a hatch, then I'd probably seriously consider the 08 since its got a nice interior, wide body, nice wheels (5 spokes or BBS) and slick looking front hood scoop.

HOwever, my only complaints are that the new 08 has quad exhaust pipes (excessive) and clear taillights. That's about it really.

So the 08 is a good looking hatch.

The 04-07 are good looking sedans.

Subw00er · 03-01-2008, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chmura

I love the new 08 STI and I will be in the market for one pretty soon.

Why not an IS350!

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 03-01-2008, 10:35 AM

the problem with the '08 is not just its looks and the fact that it is fat and soft. the performance of the new evo x is leaving it is the dust.

chmura · 03-01-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subw00er

Why not an IS350!

I have an IS250 now I was going to get a 350 but I got an amazing deal on my IS250 and I couldn't justify paying $9k more just for 100hp on the same exact car. I thought I can live with an auto but I cant. I love the looks of the IS thats why I got it. Gorgeous interior too. But its not very particle, small interior room, no folding rear seat, and kind of boring to drive.

The new STI for me is an all out performer, lots of space. I can go snowboarding in it, camping, etc, etc and its fast with a true manual unlike the IS350.

Rootus · 03-01-2008, 10:49 AM

It's magic. New owners of '08 STI's think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Owners of 04-07 STI's think exactly the same thing about their respective model year. Nobody can just enjoy what they have without trash talking the other models to make them feel better about their purchase decision. Let it go.

Speaking of red wagons -- I saw a red MS3 last night on my way home from work, and it's not a half bad looking car. The only bad thing about it was the owner had installed an absurd looking angled muffler. I still can't figure out why people like those. I'm looking forward to seeing a new STI in red, so far I've only seen DGM and WRB

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 03-01-2008, 10:55 AM

for the record, there's a difference between trash talking and reciting facts. if someone doesn't want to hear the possible range of responses, the obvious strategy is not to ask the question.

"...but doctor, i want a second opinion."
"ok...youre ugly, too."

jph · 03-01-2008, 10:55 AM

so, the purpose of starting this thread what what exactly? starting yet another fight or pointless argument ?

let's face it, all subarus are ugly cars. get over it.

we didn't buy this car for the looks, and if you did, you got the wrong car

J.

03-01-2008, 08:02 AM	#1
mondojava Amateur STI Driver Car: Red, 2008 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 14 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	2008 looks vs. prior years This should be fun... I just bought an 08. Red. It's my first STi, although I have been lusting after them long time. I have always been intrigued mainly by their performance. The looks of the old style, frankly, I thought was pretty bland and did not do the overall package justice. I know the majority of STi owners have the old style. And I know there's a cult status around them. But, really now, from an objective standpoint, the 08 is a much better looking car. How anyone could argue otherwise is beyond me. One man's opinion. Flame away. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-01-2008, 08:05 AM	#2
chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,757 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: 2008 looks vs. prior years bland? what makes you say that? i think in comparison the 04/05 looks the most aggressive... its got an almost angular look about it... the 08, while in my opinion, does not look bad, it missed the mark... you apparently want people to argue with you, otherwise you wouldnt have posted this thread...

03-01-2008, 08:17 AM	#3
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 looks vs. prior years I was actually thinking the other day that I would love to squeezin as many 08 part into my onld 0.I miss that rally car a lot, but I dig the 08's. It has taken me some time t get use to the back end tho.

03-01-2008, 08:49 AM	#4
USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STI Fav Mod: Boost gauge Location: San Diego Posts: 1,432 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: 2008 looks vs. prior years Trolling, It's not just for NASIOC any more. Seriously why are you posting a thread like this? Your 08 looks nice, there is no reason to try and compare apples to oranges.

03-01-2008, 09:04 AM	#5
KiR DieseL Silver Member Car: Aspen White 06 STi Fav Mod: Teh Mature Diffuser Will Return! Location: Queens NYC Posts: 2,717 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 looks vs. prior years The only thing you 08 STi guys got over us is the widebody fenders... Other than that the car looks like crap.

03-01-2008, 09:04 AM	#6
Subw00er STI Driver Car: White/Gold '08 STi Fav Mod: Right foot Location: NY Posts: 275 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 looks vs. prior years I actually agree with him. I could never quite pull the trigger on the old one; the looks were just too much of an afterthought - lets put an air intake here, a big ass wing there. I liked the aggressiveness of it but its just not a great lookin' design and getting dated, IMO (For pretty cars, think 350Z or Audi TT). BTW, you should also remember that Subaru was attempting to expand into a wider market with the new STI (30-40yr olds, I think), so keep that in mind when evaluating the new design. I think Subaru did a nice job with the new STI. It has a very European look to it and I really like that. I bought a white STI with the gold BBS wheels and I gotta tell you, I never would have ordered that combo, but I just LOVE the gold rims. I find myself looking back at the car for a second glance and the styling is growing on me more and more. If you follow European designs for hot hatches, I think you'll find where Subaru got its design inspiration from. But remember, the cool part about being human is that we all see things differently, so no need to flame. Just sharing an opinion here. Last edited by Subw00er : 03-01-2008 at 10:33 AM.

03-01-2008, 09:18 AM	#7
CarmG993 Junior STI Driver Car: '07 STI Ltd SWP Location: NJ Posts: 131 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 looks vs. prior years I too was never one that had the 'old style' jump out at me, but as far as performance, you couldn't beat it. Too each his own. I think the '08 STI is pretty good looking. I love my '07 and was considering an '08, but the interior didn't do it for me.

03-01-2008, 09:34 AM	#8
chmura STI Driver Car: 07 Lexus IS250 Fav Mod: Future 09 STI Owner :) Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 214 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 looks vs. prior years Yup same here. The previous STI was to boyracerish for me with a huge wing in the rear, the interior was cheap. The only thing I like about the car was the performance nothing else. I love the new 08 STI and I will be in the market for one pretty soon.

03-01-2008, 10:30 AM	#9
Iguana Spec C Club Car: 06 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi's Location: Northern California Posts: 1,434 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 looks vs. prior years I think the 08 STI looks great for a hatch. I'm personally not a fan of hatches, but I can understnad why many people would like them. To each his/her own! If I had to buy a hatch, then I'd probably seriously consider the 08 since its got a nice interior, wide body, nice wheels (5 spokes or BBS) and slick looking front hood scoop. HOwever, my only complaints are that the new 08 has quad exhaust pipes (excessive) and clear taillights. That's about it really. So the 08 is a good looking hatch. The 04-07 are good looking sedans.

03-01-2008, 10:35 AM	#11
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,847 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 2008 looks vs. prior years the problem with the '08 is not just its looks and the fact that it is fat and soft. the performance of the new evo x is leaving it is the dust.

03-01-2008, 10:49 AM	#13
Rootus S204 Racer Location: Mahan, OR Posts: 2,905 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 2008 looks vs. prior years It's magic. New owners of '08 STI's think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Owners of 04-07 STI's think exactly the same thing about their respective model year. Nobody can just enjoy what they have without trash talking the other models to make them feel better about their purchase decision. Let it go. Speaking of red wagons -- I saw a red MS3 last night on my way home from work, and it's not a half bad looking car. The only bad thing about it was the owner had installed an absurd looking angled muffler. I still can't figure out why people like those. I'm looking forward to seeing a new STI in red, so far I've only seen DGM and WRB

03-01-2008, 10:55 AM	#14
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,847 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 2008 looks vs. prior years for the record, there's a difference between trash talking and reciting facts. if someone doesn't want to hear the possible range of responses, the obvious strategy is not to ask the question. "...but doctor, i want a second opinion." "ok...youre ugly, too."

03-01-2008, 10:55 AM	#15
jph S204 Racer Car: the wagon Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,952 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: 2008 looks vs. prior years so, the purpose of starting this thread what what exactly? starting yet another fight or pointless argument ? let's face it, all subarus are ugly cars. get over it. we didn't buy this car for the looks, and if you did, you got the wrong car J. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.