New 2008 Impreza

aznboi320 · 02-08-2006, 11:20 PM

:eek:

Quote:

Originally Posted by edmunds.com

What Edmunds.com Says:A top to bottom redesign should give the Impreza the kind of hardware it needs to remain a top performing sport sedan and wagon.

What We Know: Subaru is giving the sporty Impreza a full-out redesign some two years after the minor updates which are due to appear on the 2006 Impreza. Considerably different than the current model, the 2008 Subaru Impreza will be based on a shorter version of the Subaru Legacy platform. Additionally, Subaru has decided to start building this vehicle in the United States, as opposed to Japan, at its Lafayette, Indiana plant.

so they are going to be built in the US now

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...5/preview.html

**nandanrp** · 02-09-2006, 04:36 AM

Is that a bad thing?

SlvSTI05 · 02-09-2006, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandanrp

Is that a bad thing?

I think so...theres not many cars like this offered in the US that are straight from Japan.

solbergfan · 02-09-2006, 04:41 AM

I'm 99% sure that the STi will still be built in Japan.

***jaybara*** · 02-09-2006, 09:18 AM

Even IF the base Impreza is built in the U.S., I would guess the STI will still be built in Japan. It's not uncommon for performance versions of cars to be built in a different plant than the standard versions.

WE_R_ND · 02-09-2006, 01:30 PM

That would raise costs though. I'm sure the Z06 is built at the same plant as the C6.
Anyway, that is great news. Now we can have a national gathering and one of the days can revolve around a plant tour

osbjmg · 02-09-2006, 03:06 PM

I refer to cars with a J as the first letter in the VIN as "cowbell". I will not accept a car from a Japanese company built anywhere else than Japan. Period.

Nissan Armada

no cowbell
Honda Accord

no cowbell

If it's an American car, fine, but just no, no no no.

Who do you want building your fancy Japanese car with fancy Japanese-made instruction booklets. A robot or Earl from Indianna, a union worker, Friday at 4:50pm? Think about it! (not that there's anything wrong with Indianna, or the name Earl)
Edit: I also didn't even notice that the city was in Indianna, what a guess eh?

That's not to say we can't build our own cars, but have you ever read Japanese instruction manuals? All your manufacturing are belong to us.

**nandanrp** · 02-09-2006, 03:15 PM

^^^I didn't know we had a state named Indianna

sorry to be an ass

osbjmg · 02-09-2006, 03:25 PM

It's cool, I wont edit it either because I deserved that. 3 times over!

That is bad for me, I am a spelling and grammar nut too.

-1

**nandanrp** · 02-09-2006, 03:29 PM

+2 for you for owning up to making a mistake!

Good man.

Anyways...back on topic

I still don't see what the big deal is if it's built here. It means lower costs for us, right?

STidriver12 · 02-09-2006, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbjmg

That is bad for me, I am a spelling and grammar nut too.

lol same me, i nut on grammer

denver133 · 02-09-2006, 03:33 PM

The article is talking about the Impreza..The STI will still be built over in Japan. No doubt about that.

sirdoug007 · 02-09-2006, 04:46 PM

I wouldn't be suprised if they made the STi here...

BMW made the z3 in South Carolina and when they decided to make a M roadster and M coupe...that's right, South Carolina! The STi isn't really that different from an Impreza to deserve it's own factory unless they're already making them in Japan anyways.

Maybe they'll leave some of the random japanese lettering around the car just for that authenic feel

CGMDan · 02-09-2006, 05:25 PM

THey'll have to make room then.. Toyota signed an agreement to have Fuji Heavy Industries built Toyotas for them at the Lafayette plant.

sti752 · 02-09-2006, 06:48 PM

I work for Denso who makes electronic components for subarus. We manufacture airbag ecu's, engine ecu's, etc. for subarus but no imprezas. As far as quality I don't think there would be a huge difference in quality there might be a few hiccups in the beginning but you better believe that plant will be heavily Japanese when the Impreza is run. That would be to ensure quality. That is how things work in Japanese companies that manufacture in the United States. However, I think they will make the STi in Japan though( I could be wrong). Sorry for the book.

02-09-2006, 03:06 PM	#7
osbjmg Professional STI Driver Car: 06 CGM STi Fav Mod: brake dust generators Location: Durham, NC Posts: 422 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I refer to cars with a J as the first letter in the VIN as "cowbell". I will not accept a car from a Japanese company built anywhere else than Japan. Period. Nissan Armada no cowbell Honda Accord no cowbell If it's an American car, fine, but just no, no no no. Who do you want building your fancy Japanese car with fancy Japanese-made instruction booklets. A robot or Earl from Indianna, a union worker, Friday at 4:50pm? Think about it! (not that there's anything wrong with Indianna, or the name Earl) Edit: I also didn't even notice that the city was in Indianna, what a guess eh? That's not to say we can't build our own cars, but have you ever read Japanese instruction manuals? All your manufacturing are belong to us. Last edited by osbjmg : 02-12-2006 at 07:42 PM.

02-09-2006, 06:48 PM	#15
sti752 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Exige Location: Starkvegas, MS Posts: 379 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	I work for Denso who makes electronic components for subarus. We manufacture airbag ecu's, engine ecu's, etc. for subarus but no imprezas. As far as quality I don't think there would be a huge difference in quality there might be a few hiccups in the beginning but you better believe that plant will be heavily Japanese when the Impreza is run. That would be to ensure quality. That is how things work in Japanese companies that manufacture in the United States. However, I think they will make the STi in Japan though( I could be wrong). Sorry for the book. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-09-2006, 04:36 AM	#2
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Is that a bad thing?

02-09-2006, 04:41 AM	#4
solbergfan Senior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 346 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm 99% sure that the STi will still be built in Japan.

02-09-2006, 09:18 AM	#5
*jaybara* Platinum Metalhead Car: 05 CGM Fav Mod: Wingsectomy Location: Western Mass Posts: 556 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Even IF the base Impreza is built in the U.S., I would guess the STI will still be built in Japan. It's not uncommon for performance versions of cars to be built in a different plant than the standard versions.

02-09-2006, 01:30 PM	#6
WE_R_ND Spec C Club Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 2,267 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	That would raise costs though. I'm sure the Z06 is built at the same plant as the C6. Anyway, that is great news. Now we can have a national gathering and one of the days can revolve around a plant tour

02-09-2006, 03:15 PM	#8
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	^^^I didn't know we had a state named Indianna sorry to be an ass

02-09-2006, 03:25 PM	#9
osbjmg Professional STI Driver Car: 06 CGM STi Fav Mod: brake dust generators Location: Durham, NC Posts: 422 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	It's cool, I wont edit it either because I deserved that. 3 times over! That is bad for me, I am a spelling and grammar nut too. -1

02-09-2006, 03:29 PM	#10
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	+2 for you for owning up to making a mistake! Good man. Anyways...back on topic I still don't see what the big deal is if it's built here. It means lower costs for us, right?

02-09-2006, 03:33 PM	#12
denver133 Spec C Club Car: 08 specB Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,504 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	The article is talking about the Impreza..The STI will still be built over in Japan. No doubt about that.

02-09-2006, 04:46 PM	#13
sirdoug007 Amateur STI Driver Car: '05 WRB STi Fav Mod: whiteline sways ftw! Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 33 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I wouldn't be suprised if they made the STi here... BMW made the z3 in South Carolina and when they decided to make a M roadster and M coupe...that's right, South Carolina! The STi isn't really that different from an Impreza to deserve it's own factory unless they're already making them in Japan anyways. Maybe they'll leave some of the random japanese lettering around the car just for that authenic feel

02-09-2006, 05:25 PM	#14
CGMDan Spec C Club Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: What's RCE made lately? Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,447 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	THey'll have to make room then.. Toyota signed an agreement to have Fuji Heavy Industries built Toyotas for them at the Lafayette plant.