2008 STi Info........

***Barry*** · 01-17-2007, 08:34 AM

Coming from a good buddy who works for a dealer..................

Confirmed!!! 2008 STI info!
<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1>So all the big wigs from SOA and SDC are down in Texas for meetings, and 2008 product information. We just got off the phone with our rep, and he's confirmed the following (albeit not much more than we already knew):

2008 STI will be offered as a 5 door hatch only
2009MY STI may offer a 3 door hatchback variant
2008 WRX also 5 door hatch

Didn't get to talk to him long, but this is what we were able to get out of him. More information to come once he gets back.

Also, Tribeca to receive a "very nice" face lift for MY08.

Other changes for MY08 Tribeca:

Rear end design change (larger rear window, squarer back)
7 passenger to receive revised third row entry and third row seating adjustments.

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grim09 · 01-17-2007, 08:41 AM

Is the concept that we have seen pictures of, pretty much what we should expect the car to look like? If it is, i will be glad that i bought an 05'.

karr1008 · 01-17-2007, 08:43 AM

Hatch??? Darn, I am glad I got mine in sedan form.

La Mer · 01-17-2007, 08:43 AM

thanks barry. i can't wait for engine specifications.

all the guys/gals wanting an STI wagon must be jumping for joy. i, on the other hand, am not.

Muffnbluff · 01-17-2007, 08:46 AM

Well, I guess I should go ahead and get some alky injection this spring cuz I'm not buying a hatchback.

T3h_Clap · 01-17-2007, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by La Mer

thanks barry. i can't wait for engine specifications.

all the guys/gals wanting an STI wagon must be jumping for joy. i, on the other hand, am not.

why do you care?

La Mer · 01-17-2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

why do you care?

i like HP, and would still like the STI woop the EVO's ass no matter how ugly the STI is (not that we know what the STI will look like).

T3h_Clap · 01-17-2007, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by La Mer

i like HP, and would still like the STI woop the EVO's ass no matter how ugly it is.

the EVO X will be weak, don't worry about it.

the OP found out they are selling less than 400 3 drs this year and he's trying to steer them away into thinking it's only in 5 door form.

j/k

<lols i hope this doesn't catch on>

rapidus · 01-17-2007, 08:58 AM

Goodbye STI Hello Evo...

T3h_Clap · 01-17-2007, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapidus

Goodbye STI Hello Evo...

you want an dodge caliber?

YeloFva · 01-17-2007, 09:04 AM

I wonder does Subaru & Mitsubishi consult the public when deciding to re-design their most profitable model? You would figure they would want imput from those that have bought the car in the first place.

Hearing that the next STI will be a hatch makes me love my car even more.

rapidus · 01-17-2007, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

you want an dodge caliber?

No , but i don't want a MAZDA3 5-door ...

T3h_Clap · 01-17-2007, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapidus

No , but i don't want a MAZDA3 5-door ...

i'd rather look the part then have the mechanicals of an SRT4.

T3h_Clap · 01-17-2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YeloFva

I wonder does Subaru & Mitsubishi consult the public when deciding to re-design their most profitable model? You would figure they would want imput from those that have bought the car in the first place.

Hearing that the next STI will be a hatch makes me love my car even more.

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.

BobDigi5060 · 01-17-2007, 09:14 AM

I hope it is a small 5 door like the Mazda 3. Can't wait for pics and all the specs.

I guess I'll be keeping mine forever

01-17-2007, 08:34 AM	#1
*Barry* Poppy Car: 06 CGM STI Fav Mod: RB 320 Location: Jones Beach,NY-Summer Posts: 161 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	2008 STi Info........ Coming from a good buddy who works for a dealer.................. Confirmed!!! 2008 STI info! <HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->So all the big wigs from SOA and SDC are down in Texas for meetings, and 2008 product information. We just got off the phone with our rep, and he's confirmed the following (albeit not much more than we already knew): 2008 STI will be offered as a 5 door hatch only 2009MY STI may offer a 3 door hatchback variant 2008 WRX also 5 door hatch Didn't get to talk to him long, but this is what we were able to get out of him. More information to come once he gets back. Also, Tribeca to receive a "very nice" face lift for MY08. Other changes for MY08 Tribeca: Rear end design change (larger rear window, squarer back) 7 passenger to receive revised third row entry and third row seating adjustments. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->__________________ -Mike Metric Auto Sales 1767 E. Jericho Tnpke Huntington, NY 11743 631.499.6777 Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10-6 Sat: 9.30-5 "Helping LISC'ers one member at a time." This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-17-2007, 09:14 AM	#15
BobDigi5060 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 PSM Location: Denver, CO Posts: 514 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I hope it is a small 5 door like the Mazda 3. Can't wait for pics and all the specs. I guess I'll be keeping mine forever This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-17-2007, 08:41 AM	#2
grim09 STI Driver Posts: 268 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Is the concept that we have seen pictures of, pretty much what we should expect the car to look like? If it is, i will be glad that i bought an 05'.

01-17-2007, 08:43 AM	#3
karr1008 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: STG2+/Swaybars/RCE blacks coming soon Location: STI endangered species la Posts: 909 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Hatch??? Darn, I am glad I got mine in sedan form.

01-17-2007, 08:43 AM	#4
La Mer NIИja Car: 2006 STI (SGM) Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,089 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	thanks barry. i can't wait for engine specifications. all the guys/gals wanting an STI wagon must be jumping for joy. i, on the other hand, am not.

01-17-2007, 08:46 AM	#5
Muffnbluff DOMINATOR Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Strut Clunk Location: STL Posts: 5,581 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Well, I guess I should go ahead and get some alky injection this spring cuz I'm not buying a hatchback.

01-17-2007, 08:58 AM	#9
rapidus Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru STi WRB Fav Mod: cobb Location: canada ,Quebec Posts: 119 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Goodbye STI Hello Evo...

01-17-2007, 09:04 AM	#11
YeloFva Spec C Club Car: 06 WRB/Gold STI Fav Mod: Sticky-icky Tires Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,274 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I wonder does Subaru & Mitsubishi consult the public when deciding to re-design their most profitable model? You would figure they would want imput from those that have bought the car in the first place. Hearing that the next STI will be a hatch makes me love my car even more.