2008 STi Info........ - Page 2

lackskill · 01-17-2007, 09:19 AM

MY05 FTW unless we get more info of the direct from Subaru variety.

Muffnbluff · 01-17-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rapidus

Goodbye STI Hello Evo...

Seriously. Unless the performance aspects of the '08 are just redunk.

**SWortham** · 01-17-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry

2009MY STI may offer a 3 door hatchback variant

That's what I'm talking about. The Evo is gaining weight, it's the perfect time for the STI to lose some.

mofoSTI · 01-17-2007, 09:37 AM

I quit!!!

SirMyztiq · 01-17-2007, 09:39 AM

I HIGHLY doubt that Subaru will ONLY offer a hatchback...I hope...b/c when I graduate I plan on getting one...then again thats until like 2009....more than likely 2010! LOL

Rootus · 01-17-2007, 11:06 AM

A five door hatch? Ouch. If Ford would bring the new Focus RS to the states, I'd get that instead.

Thankfully dealers are always the least reliable source of details, so I am not especially worried.

**tyler_sti** · 01-17-2007, 11:07 AM

Focus thats almost as bad as an srt-4..

karr1008 · 01-17-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

is it the most profitable model here in the states? not sure about that.

the dealers are having to give away evos so that is a bad example.

i'm pretty sure they have gauged the reaction of the general public.

Here in town that happened once where they had 4 EVO VIII of all colors in front row at 29K price reduction with red ballons around just because they didn't sell.
If I recall, they had a blue, yellow, graphite and a white one. It was a cool and also a sad view of Mitsu trying to get rid of these cars.

YeloFva · 01-17-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rootus

A five door hatch? Ouch. If Ford would bring the new Focus RS to the states, I'd get that instead.

It's funny that you say that. I dusted one off this weekend on the autobahn. It looked just like this one, but it was bright orange.

YeloFva · 01-17-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

is it the most profitable model here in the states? not sure about that.

the dealers are having to give away evos so that is a bad example.

i'm pretty sure they have gauged the reaction of the general public.

Well for Subaru I assumed that the Impreza was there best selling vehicle. Is it not?

Muffnbluff · 01-17-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SWortham

That's what I'm talking about. The Evo is gaining weight, it's the perfect time for the STI to lose some.

I'm sure no matter what the configuration of the car is, hatch or not, you can be rest assured it will be heavier. When was the last time a car manufacturer came out with a new model that wasn't bigger and heavier?

grim09 · 01-17-2007, 11:46 AM

if they make it a 3 door hatch that would not be bad. I guess a 5 door would be ok but i would want to put some wider fenders on the front and rear so it will not look so much like an egg shaped car. that is my only gripe about hatch back cars.

Java Blizack · 01-17-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

I'm sure no matter what the configuration of the car is, hatch or not, you can be rest assured it will be heavier. When was the last time a car manufacturer came out with a new model that wasn't bigger and heavier?

Actually a lot of cars have been lighter than their predecessors. The 5 series BMW is 100lbs. lighter, and its bigger. The new Jag sedan has lightweight aluminum panels thru-out the body. 200lbs. lighter. I think it will be the same weight or maybe a tad lighter. Remember, the japanese cannot substitute heavier for lighter that easy. They are too worried about gas mileage.

Java Blizack · 01-17-2007, 11:56 AM

as usual...everyone is going to have a change of heart when the new model comes out on the showroom floor.

cndxrs · 01-17-2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by YeloFva

It's funny that you say that. I dusted one off this weekend on the autobahn. It looked just like this one, but it was bright orange.

Probally was the less powerfull ST, not the RS.

01-17-2007, 09:19 AM	#16
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,619 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	MY05 FTW unless we get more info of the direct from Subaru variety. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-17-2007, 09:37 AM	#19
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)	I quit!!!

01-17-2007, 09:39 AM	#20
SirMyztiq Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Exhaust and intakes! Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 166 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I HIGHLY doubt that Subaru will ONLY offer a hatchback...I hope...b/c when I graduate I plan on getting one...then again thats until like 2009....more than likely 2010! LOL

01-17-2007, 11:06 AM	#21
Rootus S204 Racer Location: Mahan, OR Posts: 2,905 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	A five door hatch? Ouch. If Ford would bring the new Focus RS to the states, I'd get that instead. Thankfully dealers are always the least reliable source of details, so I am not especially worried.

01-17-2007, 11:07 AM	#22
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: Not knowing how to "spell" hah Location: los angeles Posts: 3,737 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	Focus thats almost as bad as an srt-4..

01-17-2007, 11:46 AM	#27
grim09 STI Driver Posts: 277 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	if they make it a 3 door hatch that would not be bad. I guess a 5 door would be ok but i would want to put some wider fenders on the front and rear so it will not look so much like an egg shaped car. that is my only gripe about hatch back cars.

01-17-2007, 11:56 AM	#29
Java Blizack Senior STI Driver Fav Mod: Smile! I make teeth. Location: NY Posts: 354 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	as usual...everyone is going to have a change of heart when the new model comes out on the showroom floor.