Spoke to a Subaru salesmen about the 08 STi

BobDigi5060 · 03-13-2007, 12:07 PM

I took my car in this morning for my free oil change. A salesmen approached, started chating it up. I began to interrogate him on the new Impreza. He said that we should expect the RS/WRX by October or November. The STi should be released in early 2008. As for styling, he said that Subaru is going back to a one piece grill like the 04/05, and that it should remain a sedan. I asked him about a 5 door, or even coupe models, but he said he hasn't heard anything like that for the STi. He said expect to see no more than 350hp, and Subaru will most likely use a twin scroll to attain higher hp/tq numbers.

One thing he did say was that Subaru is strongly considering developing a strictly STi line. He says that when the time comes for a redesign of the Forester and Legacy, expect to see some STi models. This really got me excited, I absolutely love Foresters

EvilEwok · 03-13-2007, 01:29 PM

Yea I talked to one too. He said that the gearbox on the black 07 sti we looked at was automatic

, that their 400hp model in their "other" warehouse had illegal nitrous

and that he didn't know any info on the 08. This was on Nicholasville road in lexington/nicholasville. New ownership, world class auto bought out the old guy that had owned it for a long time prior.

Daweism · 03-13-2007, 03:07 PM

Man, if the 08's has 350HP...

And I don't want to see STi lineup of cars, it makes the STi less special.

JustinH · 03-13-2007, 05:48 PM

well even though that seems realistic, the salesmen really dont know much 99% of the time. Before i bought my car one of the guys was telling me how i could take the "restrictors" off of my engine and be making 400 whp. i kinda laughed and said okay ill hold u to that.... never saw him again

edit: moral of the story... we woulnt know much till itd actually here

***///M Power*** · 03-13-2007, 05:55 PM

i wont believe anything until they hit the showroom floor

Daweism · 03-13-2007, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power

i wont believe anything until they hit the showroom floor

In 7 months...

*Sigh*

Even IF then, I'd want to wait for the 09' model so they can flatten out the bugs... just like the 04-05 transition.

GotSTI? · 03-13-2007, 06:23 PM

Most sales guys don't know a damn thing. I wouldn't believe a word he says. He's most likely talking out of his crapper.

Xyloft · 03-13-2007, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daweism

Man, if the 08's has 350HP...

And I don't want to see STi lineup of cars, it makes the STi less special.

you do realise they make STI foresters and legacy's in other parts of the world? and i'm not talking about a forester that has big wheels and lowered...i mean true sti power in a forester.

forester STI vs impresa STI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T5q7qCoZ80

BobDigi5060 · 03-13-2007, 08:05 PM

Yup, I take everything with a grain of salt. I did find him to be half way credible as he dismissed the thought of a coupe/wagon so quickly.

A little over a month and we'll finally know the truth.

karr1008 · 03-13-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power

i wont believe anything until they hit the showroom floor

Totally agree.

Sideoiler · 03-14-2007, 04:36 AM

Twin scroll turbo and no hatchback...sign me up for 1. I'll order one when I'm looking at it, not until then though. Patiently waiting for "official" info

salisburyv · 03-14-2007, 04:56 AM

The 08 STi will have 340 hp, there will be a 5 door (late 08) and a Leagacy Sti late 08, early 09.... but you didnt hear that from me... cause I'm not one to gossip.

Daweism · 03-14-2007, 05:05 AM

AW yuk, 5 door...

And the Legacy STi is gonna be like 3800 Pds...

>_<"

andrew.anderson · 03-14-2007, 05:06 AM

Forester STi

Daweism · 03-14-2007, 05:16 AM

Why did you post a 2005 JDM Forrester?

03-13-2007, 12:07 PM	#1
BobDigi5060 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 PSM Location: Denver, CO Posts: 523 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Spoke to a Subaru salesmen about the 08 STi I took my car in this morning for my free oil change. A salesmen approached, started chating it up. I began to interrogate him on the new Impreza. He said that we should expect the RS/WRX by October or November. The STi should be released in early 2008. As for styling, he said that Subaru is going back to a one piece grill like the 04/05, and that it should remain a sedan. I asked him about a 5 door, or even coupe models, but he said he hasn't heard anything like that for the STi. He said expect to see no more than 350hp, and Subaru will most likely use a twin scroll to attain higher hp/tq numbers. One thing he did say was that Subaru is strongly considering developing a strictly STi line. He says that when the time comes for a redesign of the Forester and Legacy, expect to see some STi models. This really got me excited, I absolutely love Foresters This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-14-2007, 05:16 AM	#15
Daweism Professional STI Racer Car: 1993 Toyota Camry LE Fav Mod: Cobb Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 837 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Why did you post a 2005 JDM Forrester? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-13-2007, 01:29 PM	#2
EvilEwok Junior STI Driver Car: 01 Subaru WRX STi Sp Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 91 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yea I talked to one too. He said that the gearbox on the black 07 sti we looked at was automatic , that their 400hp model in their "other" warehouse had illegal nitrous and that he didn't know any info on the 08. This was on Nicholasville road in lexington/nicholasville. New ownership, world class auto bought out the old guy that had owned it for a long time prior.

03-13-2007, 03:07 PM	#3
Daweism Professional STI Racer Car: 1993 Toyota Camry LE Fav Mod: Cobb Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 837 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Man, if the 08's has 350HP... And I don't want to see STi lineup of cars, it makes the STi less special.

03-13-2007, 05:48 PM	#4
JustinH Spec C Club Car: 07 STI OBP Fav Mod: we will see soon... Location: southern orange county(la Posts: 1,396 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	well even though that seems realistic, the salesmen really dont know much 99% of the time. Before i bought my car one of the guys was telling me how i could take the "restrictors" off of my engine and be making 400 whp. i kinda laughed and said okay ill hold u to that.... never saw him again edit: moral of the story... we woulnt know much till itd actually here

03-13-2007, 05:55 PM	#5
*///M Power* Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: 22k complete reconstruction Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,508 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	i wont believe anything until they hit the showroom floor

03-13-2007, 06:23 PM	#7
GotSTI? Silver Member Car: 08 White STI Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,485 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Most sales guys don't know a damn thing. I wouldn't believe a word he says. He's most likely talking out of his crapper.

03-13-2007, 08:05 PM	#9
BobDigi5060 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 PSM Location: Denver, CO Posts: 523 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Yup, I take everything with a grain of salt. I did find him to be half way credible as he dismissed the thought of a coupe/wagon so quickly. A little over a month and we'll finally know the truth.

03-14-2007, 04:36 AM	#11
Sideoiler Spec C Club Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 1,467 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Twin scroll turbo and no hatchback...sign me up for 1. I'll order one when I'm looking at it, not until then though. Patiently waiting for "official" info

03-14-2007, 04:56 AM	#12
salisburyv Spec C Club Car: 04 JBP STI "The Beas Fav Mod: Sold the Beast, waitin for 09 Leg STI...Bye baby!! Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,062 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	The 08 STi will have 340 hp, there will be a 5 door (late 08) and a Leagacy Sti late 08, early 09.... but you didnt hear that from me... cause I'm not one to gossip.

03-14-2007, 05:05 AM	#13
Daweism Professional STI Racer Car: 1993 Toyota Camry LE Fav Mod: Cobb Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 837 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	AW yuk, 5 door... And the Legacy STi is gonna be like 3800 Pds... >_<"

03-14-2007, 05:06 AM	#14
andrew.anderson Spec C Club Car: 99 Subaru Legacy SUS Fav Mod: . Location: McLeansville, NC Posts: 1,011 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Forester STi