Finally saw one in person...

Bahnzii · 03-19-2008, 11:59 PM

Having owned an '05 STi I was ready to not like this new design.

I was wrong...

The design has grown on me in the pics and magazine reviews, etc...

The pics don't do it justice, you really have to see it in person to appreciate it.

The only part I wasn't all that impressed with were the headlights and the front grille.

The new interior looks nice, I really like the black & grey and now the seats have cut outs for 4 point harnesses - - yeah!!

I went in to the dealer expecting to walk out saying WTF were they thinking and I'm quite impressed that I walked out saying, hmmmmm...

CKSTI · 03-20-2008, 05:48 AM

Same thing happened to me, though i'm new to subaru's, esp. the STI. Looks nice in person, now i'm picking up one on Saturday trading off my truck. Can't wait to get it.

BuzSTid · 03-20-2008, 06:20 AM

happened to me too, had money down on an evo. no regrets at all

spaztwelve · 03-20-2008, 06:37 AM

I saw one...I want to like it, but it looks like a Ford Focus SVT (almost exactly). WHY???

pisymbol · 03-20-2008, 07:00 AM

I've gotten three thumbs up from random people who absolutely dig the styling....as do I....

STI_Mike · 03-20-2008, 07:03 AM

i didn't like the new look either but it grew on me and now i love it!

***solovus*** · 03-20-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by spaztwelve

I saw one...I want to like it, but it looks like a Ford Focus SVT (almost exactly). WHY???

Do you have a degenerative eye condition? This has to be the biggest misrepresentation of the 08s appearance I have ever come across.

drdome99 · 03-20-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by solovus

Do you have a degenerative eye condition? This has to be the biggest misrepresentation of the 08s appearance I have ever come across.

have you seen the '08 focus?

the sad part is i actually like the focus grille better

Tbagger · 03-20-2008, 09:20 AM

It was a saturday last weekend. Me and the lil lady went to check out the new X and the new STi, exactly what we did 2 years ago when I bought mine. We saw the X first, she was a fan but mentioned it looked like more of a family car. She thought the interior was much better than the previous Evo and could live with it.

We drove to the Subaru dealership down the road, around the parking lot looking for the STi. Finally on our second trip we saw one by the showroom when we were leaving. First thing out of her mouth, "Thats it???? HELL NO" exact words.

inpuressa · 03-20-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbagger

It was a saturday last weekend. Me and the lil lady went to check out the new X and the new STi, exactly what we did 2 years ago when I bought mine. We saw the X first, she was a fan but mentioned it looked like more of a family car. She thought the interior was much better than the previous Evo and could live with it.

We drove to the Subaru dealership down the road, around the parking lot looking for the STi. Finally on our second trip we saw one by the showroom when we were leaving. First thing out of her mouth, "Thats it???? HELL NO" exact words.

Lemme guess she likes exotics. Hard to to keep em happy you know.

***solovus*** · 03-20-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by drdome99

have you seen the '08 focus?

the sad part is i actually like the focus grille better

I concede that you do not have a degenerative eye condition.

Also, in retrospect, you have a very good point.

Subw00er · 03-20-2008, 11:02 AM

I agree it looks much better in person. The look really is growing on me, I love it. To that point, have you seen the evo in person? It photographs well, but in person it just looks.... dull and awkward.

hairlesswookiee · 03-20-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbagger

First thing out of her mouth, "Thats it???? HELL NO" exact words.

should have made her walk home to think about what she said.

raindance · 03-20-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by spaztwelve

I saw one...I want to like it, but it looks like a Ford Focus SVT (almost exactly). WHY???

Form follows function. Focus is doing very well in the WRC. Subaru GD isn't.
-rain-

TravisAK · 03-20-2008, 01:09 PM

Pictures do not give you a sense of the proportions. The car looks tall and awkward in pics but squat and mean in person. The flares are much more aggressive in person and the roofline seems like the only option.

03-19-2008, 11:59 PM	#1
Bahnzii Lurker Posts: 5 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Finally saw one in person... Having owned an '05 STi I was ready to not like this new design. I was wrong... The design has grown on me in the pics and magazine reviews, etc... The pics don't do it justice, you really have to see it in person to appreciate it. The only part I wasn't all that impressed with were the headlights and the front grille. The new interior looks nice, I really like the black & grey and now the seats have cut outs for 4 point harnesses - - yeah!! I went in to the dealer expecting to walk out saying WTF were they thinking and I'm quite impressed that I walked out saying, hmmmmm... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-20-2008, 05:48 AM	#2
CKSTI STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STI Fav Mod: me driving it Location: NJ Posts: 280 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Finally saw one in person... Same thing happened to me, though i'm new to subaru's, esp. the STI. Looks nice in person, now i'm picking up one on Saturday trading off my truck. Can't wait to get it.

03-20-2008, 06:20 AM	#3
BuzSTid STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: Calgary Posts: 205 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Finally saw one in person... happened to me too, had money down on an evo. no regrets at all

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spaztwelve Banned Car: Silver 04 STi - wing Fav Mod: Title Location: Muss-a-chew-zits Posts: 35 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Finally saw one in person... I saw one...I want to like it, but it looks like a Ford Focus SVT (almost exactly). WHY???

03-20-2008, 07:00 AM	#5
pisymbol Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 172 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Finally saw one in person... I've gotten three thumbs up from random people who absolutely dig the styling....as do I....

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STI_Mike S204 Racer Car: 05 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Laguna Niguel,Ca Posts: 2,920 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Finally saw one in person... i didn't like the new look either but it grew on me and now i love it!

03-20-2008, 09:20 AM	#9
Tbagger Spec C Club Car: 06 STi WRB Location: MASS-HOLE Posts: 1,620 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Finally saw one in person... It was a saturday last weekend. Me and the lil lady went to check out the new X and the new STi, exactly what we did 2 years ago when I bought mine. We saw the X first, she was a fan but mentioned it looked like more of a family car. She thought the interior was much better than the previous Evo and could live with it. We drove to the Subaru dealership down the road, around the parking lot looking for the STi. Finally on our second trip we saw one by the showroom when we were leaving. First thing out of her mouth, "Thats it???? HELL NO" exact words.

03-20-2008, 11:02 AM	#12
Subw00er STI Driver Car: White/Gold '08 STi Fav Mod: Right foot Location: NY Posts: 274 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Finally saw one in person... I agree it looks much better in person. The look really is growing on me, I love it. To that point, have you seen the evo in person? It photographs well, but in person it just looks.... dull and awkward.

03-20-2008, 01:09 PM	#15
TravisAK Amateur STI Driver Car: Black 08 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 22 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Finally saw one in person... Pictures do not give you a sense of the proportions. The car looks tall and awkward in pics but squat and mean in person. The flares are much more aggressive in person and the roofline seems like the only option. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.