2008 STi Info........ - Page 16

Daweism · 02-09-2007, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sti2relaxxin

Let's not forget that the STi is made for rally racing purposes. If hatches are winning all the rally's, which I am not sure of, then the STi will most likely become a hatch-back. Hatches sell extremely well in Europe and Asia. If they don't do well here, Subaru would not be greatly affected, and could just go back to only offering the STi in Europe, Asia, and Australia again.

Blasphemy

Subaru wouldn't pull a Toyota and bring the STi back 10 years later at $20k more expensive.

JustinH · 02-09-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Daweism

Blasphemy

Subaru wouldn't pull a Toyota and bring the STi back 10 years later at $20k more expensive.

true... kuzz subaru is gunna be eaten by toyota in the near future

... well i hope not.

yah i think they are still gunna try and sell them in the states kuzz they sell a good amount... im still pissed about the hatch only

Daweism · 02-09-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinH

true... kuzz subaru is gunna be eaten by toyota in the near future

... well i hope not.

yah i think they are still gunna try and sell them in the states kuzz they sell a good amount... im still pissed about the hatch only

Oh yeah, I'm most bitter about the hatch only, if there isn't a substantial power difference between the 08 and 07, I'm definitely gonna get a 07.

emanteno · 02-10-2007, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Daweism

Oh yeah, I'm most bitter about the hatch only, if there isn't a substantial power difference between the 08 and 07, I'm definitely gonna get a 07.

Don't just go by the power, watch the weight as well. If the power is the same but they lose some weight with the new model, the new one should be faster and handle better.

gradualepiphany · 02-10-2007, 12:00 PM

why dont you hold off on being bitter until the actual car comes out? so far everything's based off a few blurbs in some japanese car gossip rags, which are famously unreliable.

sti2relaxxin · 02-10-2007, 12:13 PM

I agree. I was reading some old posts on NABISCO from 2003 speculating what the STi was going to be like. Most seemed to be citing reputable sources, and most turned out to be wrong. Still, it's fun to speculate, I guess.

Daweism · 02-10-2007, 12:34 PM

Yeah, weight is also a big issue.

SubaruFlamingo · 02-10-2007, 07:05 PM

Evo X is also a big issue. That thing is even more technilogically advanced than the IX... if they give it another bump in power its going to be noticably faster than the STI as well as better looking (but thats a given :P). The evo *COULD* be comfier, faster, safer (oh nos that belongs to subaru!)... probably not cheaper though.

Ahh no one can resist speculation...

**boondocksaint** · 02-10-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SubaruFlamingo

Evo X is also a big issue. That thing is even more technilogically advanced than the IX... if they give it another bump in power its going to be noticably faster than the STI as well as better looking (but thats a given :P). The evo *COULD* be comfier, faster, safer (oh nos that belongs to subaru!)... probably not cheaper though.

Ahh no one can resist speculation...

The only things I've managed to confirm regarding the X is that it will 1) Be more expensive - look for the 38 - 40k range

. 2) It will be a bit heavier, but about 200lbs., though a power increase may render this moot. 3) It will share a global platform with, but VERY FEW (if any) parts with the SRT4 Caliber. 4) It won't be a hatch. Sedan (or saloon for the Euro folks) only.

Paddle shifter is optional.

And until it's out for a year or so and I can hear about its reliability, I wouldn't jump on the bandwagon just yet.

scubadiver424 · 02-10-2007, 08:11 PM

38-40k range, jeseeeeeeeeeee thats getting into the 335i Beamer range, yes its a completely different car, but thats a lot of money.

Daweism · 02-11-2007, 12:04 AM

STi will always better than the EVO.

akinasdevil · 02-11-2007, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by STiSpeed

Oh yeah and by the way, here's some pics from NASIOC:

Come on, you can't tell me you don't think that's sick.

Looking good!

Hopefully it comes really close to this. And does this body style really give them a huge advantage in WRC? I would have to think it would be a combination of things such as the driver, navi, crew, mechanical reliability, etc. to put SWRT back on top.

***VSGTS14*** · 02-11-2007, 10:33 AM

well it should benefit in WRC somehow because all the other cars are three door hatches and subaru decided they had to join in on that to be competitive again.
i really like that way that picture looks.

DoctorSTi · 02-11-2007, 12:28 PM

I really like the most recent chops posted above. I have seen this chop with a huge STI wing over on nasioc and I am OK with Subaru losing the huge wing because this picture looks really good. I would be on board for something like this. Makes settling for a STI Forester less important. I could just get the real thing and still get the utility of crating my crap around in the back. If they stick with 5 door and make it look really nice, sign me up for a special edition like "limited" or "S20X" model in 2009.

Rookie84 · 02-11-2007, 12:45 PM

I actually like 3 door hatches... I might consider getting one if they come out with one and looks good

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02-10-2007, 12:00 PM	#230
gradualepiphany STI Driver Car: 07 Ltd Location: LA Posts: 292 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	why dont you hold off on being bitter until the actual car comes out? so far everything's based off a few blurbs in some japanese car gossip rags, which are famously unreliable.

02-10-2007, 12:13 PM	#231
sti2relaxxin Silver Member Car: 2007 OBP/Gold Wheels Fav Mod: Prodrive Mudflaps Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 884 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	I agree. I was reading some old posts on NABISCO from 2003 speculating what the STi was going to be like. Most seemed to be citing reputable sources, and most turned out to be wrong. Still, it's fun to speculate, I guess.

02-10-2007, 12:34 PM	#232
Daweism Professional STI Racer Car: 1993 Toyota Camry LE Fav Mod: Cobb Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 837 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah, weight is also a big issue.

02-10-2007, 07:05 PM	#233
SubaruFlamingo Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI - WRB, 05 LGT Fav Mod: hella supertones Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 522 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Evo X is also a big issue. That thing is even more technilogically advanced than the IX... if they give it another bump in power its going to be noticably faster than the STI as well as better looking (but thats a given :P). The evo COULD be comfier, faster, safer (oh nos that belongs to subaru!)... probably not cheaper though. Ahh no one can resist speculation...

02-10-2007, 08:11 PM	#235
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,623 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	38-40k range, jeseeeeeeeeeee thats getting into the 335i Beamer range, yes its a completely different car, but thats a lot of money.

02-11-2007, 12:04 AM	#236
Daweism Professional STI Racer Car: 1993 Toyota Camry LE Fav Mod: Cobb Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 837 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	STi will always better than the EVO.

02-11-2007, 10:33 AM	#238
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,984 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	well it should benefit in WRC somehow because all the other cars are three door hatches and subaru decided they had to join in on that to be competitive again. i really like that way that picture looks.

02-11-2007, 12:28 PM	#239
DoctorSTi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 CGM STI on 57F br Fav Mod: stage 2 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 869 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	I really like the most recent chops posted above. I have seen this chop with a huge STI wing over on nasioc and I am OK with Subaru losing the huge wing because this picture looks really good. I would be on board for something like this. Makes settling for a STI Forester less important. I could just get the real thing and still get the utility of crating my crap around in the back. If they stick with 5 door and make it look really nice, sign me up for a special edition like "limited" or "S20X" model in 2009.