what do ya think about the new hatch body style

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:07 am

Not to mention it's MUCH easier to take the window out, to change a regulator or the like.

greg donovan · Post by **greg donovan** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:22 am

i really like the 08 WRX.

i think the STi will be a superior car to any STi that has come before it.

i cant wait to see what prodrive does with the car. it could be the best subaru rally car since Colin was behind the wheel.

it has a better weight distribution and overall dimensions.

plus it has more room in the cabin for the crew.

the new WRX is 4 mph faster in the slalom and dropped several feet off the braking distance.

it has so much potential.

dont forget how lame the first imprezas and WRXs were when compared to the stuff that came later.

you couldnt even get a coupe untill 95.

NuclearBacon · Post by **NuclearBacon** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:40 am

ok you had some great points...and for that... i'll give it a chance....

....... but just barely

thehookeup · Post by **thehookeup** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:25 pm

subyluvr2212 wrote:
Yeah, in case you all didn't know (I haven't officially announced it)... my grandparents have proposed that, if I graduate and sell my XT and 79, I will get a brand-new 08 Forester XT Sports, and I get to keep my Legacy. I'm 99% sure I'm gonna do it, and then I'll get the only new Subaru that I still like.

you lucky lucky son of a gun. uhhhh subyluvr edition sti forester i hear coming?

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:09 pm

If I get the Forester, probably the only mods it will see will be some WRX struts, better tires, and maybe a catback exhaust. Just to make it sporty enough to be fun to drive.

The Legacy will most likely turn into an autoX whore and then I'll get started on my GF 1.8T project.

AWD_addict · Post by **AWD_addict** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:50 pm

STi still in diapers:

http://news.windingroad.com/wp-gallery2 ... temId=5201

Murphy · Post by **Murphy** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:37 pm

why does the hood scoop keep getting bigger and bigger?
i know alot of people like them but i like the smaller less noticable ones like on the Tlegs

PhyrraM · Post by **PhyrraM** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:51 pm

Because until Subaru switches to a FMIC (or other) the need for air to the TMIC is just going to increase as horsepower rises.

theflystyle · Post by **theflystyle** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:56 am

honestly, the wrc looks like a focus/civic hatch hybrid...

ghey

the spy pics with the 4 door look ok, but then again its all covered with black.. its getting harder and harder to see myself in a newer subaru...

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:10 am

There you go. One came in today as we were closing. I am SUPER PISSED and I will go into detail later.

Manarius · Post by **Manarius** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:25 am

Holy Plastic Intake batman!

MPtyza · Post by **MPtyza** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:10 am

Over the weekend I stopped by a somewhat local Subaru dealer to see if they had any '08's yet. They had 5 2.5i hatches on the lot, all automatics. Seeing them in person they're not too bad overall, except for the framed windows, and the lack of the traditional Subaru fender crease that runs up the side. It's too rounded, not very Subaruish in design, which we all know. It's growing on me, but I'm still disappointed in Subaru with this one. It's still a Subaru so I love it just the same

On a side note, there is a house in town here in Telford that I swear someone there works for Subaru or something, because they always have a new Subaru in the driveway with a New Jersey vehicle manufacturer plate on it. A couple years back they had the Tribeca I saw before they came out, and for about a week they had an '08 Impreza sedan. I swore it was a Kia the first time I saw the ass end in their driveway, not good. They now have a new Forester, so I don't get to see it anymore

PhyrraM · Post by **PhyrraM** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:19 am

Nose looks MUCH better with a body color grill than it did in the pre-release photos with the chrome grill.

Rear lights still need work.

I'm still in the camp that says overall it will be a superior car. The '02 was dumped on for it's looks also. But now few will argue that, stock vs stock, a GC/GF/GM is superior to a GD/GG. Those that do seem to still be stuck on the looks of the GD. Weight is the only obvious advantage to the older cars.

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:45 am

Subaru is now dead to me.

We've talked about the framed windows and right-side exhaust extensively, or at least I have.

But the thing I'm super-pissed about was that they ditched the one Subaru trademark they had left...

THE PARKING LIGHT SWITCH IS GONE!

Yes, that's right, the parking light switch is gone, and if you want to turn your headlights on while your ignition is off and run your battery down, you are free to do so on the 2008 Impreza.

That was the straw that broke the camel's back. I'm done. I'm getting my Forester XT Sports and that's it. Subaru, you lost a loyal customer. Permanently.

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:01 am

Oh, and P.S. the intake manifold and intercooler are nothing new, they're straight from the Legacy GT.

douglas vincent · Post by **douglas vincent** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:29 am

Its muther fucking ugly.

Its looks like a cross between a honda and a focus.

Did I mention its mutherfuckingugly?

Lost the legacy wagon in 05, now this?

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:40 am

Doug what was wrong with the 05+ legacy wagon

Manarius · Post by **Manarius** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:55 am

ericem wrote:Doug what was wrong with the 05+ legacy wagon

It doesn't exist. Subaru pulled the Legacy Wagon from the lineup after 05. Now there's only the Outback Wagon.

legacy92ej22t · Post by **legacy92ej22t** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:18 pm

No, they just dropped the Legacy Wagon this year. They dropped the Legacy GT wagon in '05. I was looking at an '07 N/A Legacy wagon a few months back when I got my sedan.

From '08 on, only Outback wagons and Legacy sedans.....

I like the look of the WRC car because of the wide body but those other pics of the new wrx leave me feeling sad.....

I hated the '07 too though until I saw it in person and then I thought they were actually pretty nice.

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:13 pm

They did NOT drop the GT wagon in 05. They dropped the manual GT wagon in 05.

legacy92ej22t · Post by **legacy92ej22t** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:22 pm

Oh yeah, that's right.

Like I said, they dropped the GT wagon in '05.

Anyways though, they just dropped the Legacy wagon in general for this upcoming model year on.

dropdfocus · Post by **dropdfocus** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:24 pm

Simply put... Mother f'n UGLY!!! I use to own a Focus ZX3 (hence the dropdfocus title) and it clearly resembles a freakin' Focus! Why in hell would they tamper with such things as to remove the beloved headlights turning off with the key, framing the windows, and so on...????

As for the exhaust, I can see a possible issue of a more straight run from the turbo, but that's it. The ever pull the boxer motors from the line-up, I'm finished with any possibility of a newer Subaru showing up in my driveway!

In my opinion, the Spec B was on of the last great cars they put out... Tell me I'm wrong all you want, but it's simply my personal opinion. I'm starting to feel they are no longer listening to the customers who have been with the brand for many years. Screw this being "hip and fresh" shit. Build what makes your customers happy and stop trying to follow everyone down stream to the ocean of cars that look all the friggin' same!!!!!

To quote Charlie Brown: "ARGH!!!!!!!!!"

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:42 pm

These came in after we left last night. I'll take one of them on a good honest test drive after they've been PDI'ed.

But I have a very strong feeling my opinion's not gonna change.

If Subaru wants to go a different direction and appeal to a different crowd, that's fine. I can't stop them.

But I'm not going with them.

dropdfocus · Post by **dropdfocus** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:57 pm

I take it back, they resemble a Kia or the former Daewoo...

legacy92ej22t · Post by **legacy92ej22t** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:28 pm

Hmmm, I don't know, the sedan looks pretty hot to me. The font end has an evo look to it.

I still don't like the framed windows but the dual exhaust looks hot IMO. It's one of the things I really like about my '07.

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what do ya think about the new hatch body style