Official USDM 2006 Impreza information released - Page 2

SubaruFlamingo · 06-07-2005, 11:49 AM

Ok Ive been put in my place :P

Im just pissy since the 06 didnt get any real goodies except getting hit with that ugly stick :/ i hope it grows on me

jaydubya · 06-07-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SubaruFlamingo

Ok Ive been put in my place :P

Im just pissy since the 06 didnt get any real goodies except getting hit with that ugly stick :/ i hope it grows on me

Hey I know what you mean - I was holding out for the '06 in hope that there would more power or something else desirable from a performance point of view, and instead we get uglier and slower...

Now I need to decide whether to pick up an '05 STi or wait for the '07s. After my long spirited test drive in an '05 STi, I don't think that I can wait another year to trade in my WRX...

BoricuaSTi · 06-07-2005, 01:05 PM

oh wait till 07??

"the grass is always greener on the other side"

There will always be something better on the horizon.

sgtpeper · 06-07-2005, 02:12 PM

Just so you all know...
My dealer called me today. He said I was right to order the 05 instead of waiting for the 06 as he had suggested.

My reason for the 05 was fear of the price hopping up in 06 - well today he said it looks like the price IS going to jump considerably for the 06.

Thats his words.

We shall see!

Jeff

SubaruFlamingo · 06-07-2005, 02:29 PM

Wow, slower, uglier, and costs more, next thing you know, when you purchase an STi a Subaru of America official will come up and kick your squarely in the balls!

jaydubya · 06-07-2005, 06:15 PM

Well I just called my local dealer and checked on '05 availability. Turns out you can't order them any more, but they had three already scheduled for delivery and all three were in the color I wanted...

I put a deposit down on a '05 STi crystal grey metallic with silver wheels. It will arrive at the dealer on 6/30. Enough waiting!

Oh and thanks to BoricuaSti for the push...

jlcool007 · 06-07-2005, 07:59 PM

well like i always say, give a new ****ty model 2 months, see it in real life, and it will grow on you,

btw guys, the bottom section of the bumper on the 06 loox like ****

tits too small and too smooth

-spyder

GotSTI? · 06-08-2005, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jaydubya

Yes, definitely lose 53 pounds if needed.

53/3351*100 = 1.6% slower

Of course there are other issues in terms of distribution, but you are accelerating 53 lbs more than last year with the same horsepower/torque. When it comes to peformance the ratio of weight/hp is extremely important (lower is better):

http://rennlight.com/light/perf.html

2005 STI: weight/hp = 11.0
2006 STI: weight/hp = 11.2

For comparison:

02 BMW M3 = 10.1
Dodge Viper GT2 = 7.5
Toyota Supra Turbo = 11.0
'73 Carrera 2.7 RS = 10.2 (2145 lbs)

I took 30 lbs out of my 911 and it made a noticable difference in both straight line performance and cornering.

Guess my fat ass friends aren't getting in my car unless they start dieting.

GotSTI? · 06-08-2005, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SubaruFlamingo

Wow, slower, uglier, and costs more, next thing you know, when you purchase an STi a Subaru of America official will come up and kick your squarely in the balls!

I hope my kids like State school because I am holding out for the 07'!

Fast_STi · 06-08-2005, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SubaruFlamingo

Wow, slower, uglier, and costs more, next thing you know, when you purchase an STi a Subaru of America official will come up and kick your squarely in the balls!

Glad I'm driving the 05!

SubaruFlamingo · 06-08-2005, 12:04 PM

Does that make sense about the availability?

I asked the Mitsu dealer how late I could order an Evo 8/8 MR and they told another 4-5 months or so, like right up until the IX hits showrooms. I'd think they'd feed me BS about having to order it ASAP, does that make sense subaru is stopping orders for 05s now even though the 06s dont come out until fall?

jaydubya · 06-08-2005, 12:07 PM

I got the same story when I called another local dealer to try to order one. Just the STi I think.

UA_STI · 06-08-2005, 12:56 PM

Every factory has different release dates for their cars, Evo IX might not be actually hitting the showroom till beginning of 2006 and Mitsu might still be making the 8s.

STI are coming out shortly, they stoppped producing the 05 model earlier this year so you can't order them any more.

I am happy I got an 05 especially if there is a price increase, plus I negotiated on mine and I'm sure they won't come off a dime of the new ones for a while.

jaydubya · 06-08-2005, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by UA_STI

I am happy I got an 05 especially if there is a price increase, plus I negotiated on mine and I'm sure they won't come off a dime of the new ones for a while.

I realize this is a little off topic, but how much did you pay above dealer invoice for your '05? I'm basically paying the dealer invoice for mine, but I've heard that some people have been getting them for less recently.

mx270a · 06-08-2005, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by UA_STI

STI are coming out shortly, they stoppped producing the 05 model earlier this year so you can't order them any more.

Oh reallly. Do you know any more details about when? And how do you know for sure that the 05s are no longer in production?

-Lance

06-07-2005, 11:49 AM	#16
SubaruFlamingo Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI - WRB, 05 LGT Fav Mod: hella supertones Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 510 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Ok Ive been put in my place :P Im just pissy since the 06 didnt get any real goodies except getting hit with that ugly stick :/ i hope it grows on me This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-07-2005, 01:05 PM	#18
BoricuaSTi Spec C Club Car: Cars... Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 1,042 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	oh wait till 07?? "the grass is always greener on the other side" There will always be something better on the horizon.

06-07-2005, 02:12 PM	#19
sgtpeper Secret Moderator shhh Car: '05 White/Gold Fav Mod: A Car Wash Location: Denver CO Posts: 1,556 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Just so you all know... My dealer called me today. He said I was right to order the 05 instead of waiting for the 06 as he had suggested. My reason for the 05 was fear of the price hopping up in 06 - well today he said it looks like the price IS going to jump considerably for the 06. Thats his words. We shall see! Jeff

06-07-2005, 02:29 PM	#20
SubaruFlamingo Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI - WRB, 05 LGT Fav Mod: hella supertones Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 510 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Wow, slower, uglier, and costs more, next thing you know, when you purchase an STi a Subaru of America official will come up and kick your squarely in the balls!

06-07-2005, 06:15 PM	#21
jaydubya Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Pete Townshend in his early days Location: Park City, UT Posts: 557 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Well I just called my local dealer and checked on '05 availability. Turns out you can't order them any more, but they had three already scheduled for delivery and all three were in the color I wanted... I put a deposit down on a '05 STi crystal grey metallic with silver wheels. It will arrive at the dealer on 6/30. Enough waiting! Oh and thanks to BoricuaSti for the push...

06-07-2005, 07:59 PM	#22
jlcool007 Senior STI Driver Posts: 324 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	well like i always say, give a new **ty model 2 months, see it in real life, and it will grow on you, btw guys, the bottom section of the bumper on the 06 loox like ** tits too small and too smooth -spyder

06-08-2005, 12:04 PM	#26
SubaruFlamingo Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI - WRB, 05 LGT Fav Mod: hella supertones Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 510 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Does that make sense about the availability? I asked the Mitsu dealer how late I could order an Evo 8/8 MR and they told another 4-5 months or so, like right up until the IX hits showrooms. I'd think they'd feed me BS about having to order it ASAP, does that make sense subaru is stopping orders for 05s now even though the 06s dont come out until fall?

06-08-2005, 12:07 PM	#27
jaydubya Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Pete Townshend in his early days Location: Park City, UT Posts: 557 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I got the same story when I called another local dealer to try to order one. Just the STi I think.

06-08-2005, 12:56 PM	#28
UA_STI Spec C Club Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 1,371 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Every factory has different release dates for their cars, Evo IX might not be actually hitting the showroom till beginning of 2006 and Mitsu might still be making the 8s. STI are coming out shortly, they stoppped producing the 05 model earlier this year so you can't order them any more. I am happy I got an 05 especially if there is a price increase, plus I negotiated on mine and I'm sure they won't come off a dime of the new ones for a while.