[NaoNao]

I've been wanting a STi for awhile now. I really was only interested in the 06-07 body style, until yesterday. After saving up for awhile and finally being in the position to trade in my car, I decided it was the perfect time for a new vehicle.
I went to the dealership to check if they had any 07's left on the lot (I already knew my chances were slim to nothing). Looking the lot over I didn't see any 07's left, but to my surprise there were 2 brand spanking new 2008 WRX STi's for the taking. Long story short, out of the 2 they had I fell in love/drove off with the OBP non BBS over the AW BBS showroom counterpart.

Sitting on the lot at North Park Subaru. Purchased on 01.28.08.



Here are some quick photos I snapped before leaving for work.





45 miles on the first drive home.



I absolutely love the way the 08's look in black.

My first/previous car was a 2002 Acura RSX type S. Switching over to a AWD 4 door turbo is like a night and day difference even just driving it normal through the break in period.

So that's what torque feels like , eh?

[NaoNao]

Reserved.

I think I'll enjoy it in stock form for awhile as far as adding performance mods. Until then I'll throw on some tint, find a radar detector, and some gauges. I plan on using it as a DD with some spirited driving here and there. I may also track it a few times or maybe even auto-x it somewhere down the line when it has several thousand miles under the hood.

Off to work now, I'll post up more pics and info later.

[MKTURBO]

congrats on the 08'

[subi4justin]

obp FTW. nice photos

[STIFun]

Nice car and purchase! I hate north park... their service department has been bad for me. I also live in San Antonio. It seems you are one of the few with an 08 STi. Congrats... hit me a PM if you are interested in cruising with STi's and Evo's on thursdays

[dubs04sti]

Originally Posted by NaoNao

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I absolutely love the way the 08's look in black.

My first/previous car was a 2002 Acura RSX type S. Switching over to a AWD 4 door turbo is like a night and day difference even just driving it normal through the break in period.

So that's what torque feels like , eh?

Yeh I started real modding with my 03RSX-S then to my now 04STI.... I know that feeling.. But i do have to say.. RSX's with swaps and coils can handle VERY well

[bhhamblin]

looks good!

[BillFromTR]

08s are looking better every day.

[nice-rice]

Looks good man, nice choice

[AddiSTi]

Oh I like it in black. As much as I like it in black, I´m always afraid of that color. I´m extra picky on small scratches, dings and rock chips. But they do look good when they´re shiny and clean.

Congrats

[STIfrog]

Originally Posted by NaoNao

So that's what torque feels like , eh?

I said the same thing going from a '98 Civic to my '06. Congrats man, I love the performance hatchie, always have.

[jmswinger]

Sweet ride...

Is it wrong to like the look of these rims.

Very nice buy..

[Strongbad]

just remember from the other day who told you to get an 08.

yes thats right it was me, and dont listen to rick when he says that the new STi is dog ugly compared to the EVO X id rather get a 08 STi than the X.

and dont forget about what we planned this saturday with your car and my evo.

and dont go out to those gay ass meets that they have here in SA.

[NaoNao]

Thanks for all the replies!

I know for a fact I'm going to love putting miles on this car. I just can't wait until 1k pops up, so I can experience the real beast . At the same time I wish it would stay brand new forever.

Originally Posted by STIFun

Nice car and purchase! I hate north park... their service department has been bad for me. I also live in San Antonio. It seems you are one of the few with an 08 STi. Congrats... hit me a PM if you are interested in cruising with STi's and Evo's on thursdays

The person(s) who does financing for them was apparently off the day I went. So they shuttled me over to there Mercury/Lincoln dealership to do all the financing paperwork with one of there financiers, it made the entire process unnecessarily long due to traveling back and forth between the dealerships. I too also cruise with a couple of Evo's, maybe we can meet up one day whenever my work schedule doesn't suckass so much.

Originally Posted by AddiSTi

Oh I like it in black. As much as I like it in black, I´m always afraid of that color. I´m extra picky on small scratches, dings and rock chips. But they do look good when they´re shiny and clean.

Congrats

I feel the exact same way. It's bad enough that there's a whole bunch of construction going on around my neighborhood; with all the rock haulers and loose gravel.

Originally Posted by Strongbad

just remember from the other day who told you to get an 08.

yes thats right it was me, and dont listen to rick when he says that the new STi is dog ugly compared to the EVO X id rather get a 08 STi than the X.

and dont forget about what we planned this saturday with your car and my evo.

and dont go out to those gay ass meets that they have here in SA.

Yes mom . <<< Haha don't take it serious dude, I know what's up.

Anyways, I'll be updating this thread on a regular basis whenever I get some new stuff in for the whip. Hopefully this upcoming weekend I can get some better quality photos in. Work > me.

[07STILtdGO]

Nice car, and I think those rims are way better than the BBS! Too bad you had to get it at the POS stealership! Do yourself a favor and don't ever take your car there for service!!! Send me a PM if you want details on the whole story but long one short, I took my car there for an oil change, got the car back, got 4 miles down the road when the motor seized! They ended up replacing the whole car, but not after first trying to rebuild me a motor then trying to just offer me trade in value to buy a new car from them. Spent about 2 month in a loaner while they jerked me around... Hey enjoy your new car though!