Dankberries STi s209
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:46 am
Hey friends!
I know there's been some absence of my presence to the forum. I guess I don't have much other of an excuse other than I'm always so busy. 8 months out of the year I work 70-90 hrs a week.
This place still holds a spot in my heart and I will always be grateful for the vast knowledge I've gained through this site.
Some day I will put the effort in and unload a mass update on my projects , particularly the legacy, but for now I thought I would drop in and share a few things I've been up too.
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February 2019 - News was going around that Subaru had there new evolution of the "s" series s209 in the work. An early showing happened at the Detroit auto show .
April 2019 - Subaru started releasing some more info about the s209
May 2019 - I began piecing together, after extensive research, how Subaru would be distrusting the s209
July 2019 - I learned of 2 Colorado Subaru dealerships possibly receiving the s209. I made contact to both and was put 6th in line at one and 24th in line at another, meaning people were already in front of me to get a chance at purchasing, and if the first five all said no, I'd be next in line.
At that point I realized it really was just a dream. The chances of acquiring such a car are slim to none. Even so, at this point Subaru still hasn't released production numbers or pricing.
I gave up and I decided to buy a 2019 STi Limited instead.
September 2019 - Subaru announced pricing and production #'s for the s209
September 30, 2019 - I've been signed up for updates on the s209 through Subaru of America.
I received an email at 8am MST through notification on my phone from SOA telling me that a certain dealership may receive the car.
At 8:05am I make contact to dealer, they aren't even sure what I'm talking about but take my name and #.
At 8:15am I get a call back from the dealer, they've just received email verification from SOA that it's happening. Dealer informs me that there phones are ringing off the hook about people inquiring. They let me know I need to immediately put a down payment, and I do so right then over phone. They tell me they will call back.
At 8:30am The dealership calls back and says "you have no idea how many people just got pissed off, we've had 100 phone calls" , they proceed with info for the buyers order.
October 2019 - I have confirmed emails from SOA of a buyer's order and estimated time of arrival for the vehicle.
November 2019 - SOA emails a created VIN for the vehicle and it's leaving Japan.
Late November - SOA emails the vehicle is in North America in transit to a train, then to a truck, then dealership.
December 2019 - dealership calls that car #140 of 209 has arrived.
---- Of the two colors they made, WRB pearl & Crystal White Pearl , only 81 made in white .
My 2019 STi Limited I traded in for the s209 -
Pretty crazy having this s209. Arguably the rarest production Subaru/STi ever made. In all honesty I'm scared even driving the thing lol, but damn is it a sight for sore eyes..
I know there's been some absence of my presence to the forum. I guess I don't have much other of an excuse other than I'm always so busy. 8 months out of the year I work 70-90 hrs a week.
This place still holds a spot in my heart and I will always be grateful for the vast knowledge I've gained through this site.
Some day I will put the effort in and unload a mass update on my projects , particularly the legacy, but for now I thought I would drop in and share a few things I've been up too.
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February 2019 - News was going around that Subaru had there new evolution of the "s" series s209 in the work. An early showing happened at the Detroit auto show .
April 2019 - Subaru started releasing some more info about the s209
May 2019 - I began piecing together, after extensive research, how Subaru would be distrusting the s209
July 2019 - I learned of 2 Colorado Subaru dealerships possibly receiving the s209. I made contact to both and was put 6th in line at one and 24th in line at another, meaning people were already in front of me to get a chance at purchasing, and if the first five all said no, I'd be next in line.
At that point I realized it really was just a dream. The chances of acquiring such a car are slim to none. Even so, at this point Subaru still hasn't released production numbers or pricing.
I gave up and I decided to buy a 2019 STi Limited instead.
September 2019 - Subaru announced pricing and production #'s for the s209
September 30, 2019 - I've been signed up for updates on the s209 through Subaru of America.
I received an email at 8am MST through notification on my phone from SOA telling me that a certain dealership may receive the car.
At 8:05am I make contact to dealer, they aren't even sure what I'm talking about but take my name and #.
At 8:15am I get a call back from the dealer, they've just received email verification from SOA that it's happening. Dealer informs me that there phones are ringing off the hook about people inquiring. They let me know I need to immediately put a down payment, and I do so right then over phone. They tell me they will call back.
At 8:30am The dealership calls back and says "you have no idea how many people just got pissed off, we've had 100 phone calls" , they proceed with info for the buyers order.
October 2019 - I have confirmed emails from SOA of a buyer's order and estimated time of arrival for the vehicle.
November 2019 - SOA emails a created VIN for the vehicle and it's leaving Japan.
Late November - SOA emails the vehicle is in North America in transit to a train, then to a truck, then dealership.
December 2019 - dealership calls that car #140 of 209 has arrived.
---- Of the two colors they made, WRB pearl & Crystal White Pearl , only 81 made in white .
My 2019 STi Limited I traded in for the s209 -
Pretty crazy having this s209. Arguably the rarest production Subaru/STi ever made. In all honesty I'm scared even driving the thing lol, but damn is it a sight for sore eyes..