Spotted: 08 STi

[RotaryPower]

This is the first one I've seen around, not sure how common they are yet, but here's some pics!




http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/-Alexx/cars/DSC00469.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/-Alexx/cars/DSC00470b.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/-Alexx/cars/DSC00471.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/-Alexx/cars/DSC00472.jpg

[badatusrnames]

Looks like a US car too...

[86_lude_86]

its nice. they are starting to grow on me too. i hated them at first!
i still wish they came in the sedan. i love the look of the new sedans.

[mshaw]

i dont know why they made them into a station wagon or at least they look like it. thats just hideous i think

[C4S]

I have seen few of them .. kind surprise so many people have them already .. no common ... :dunno:

For sure it will help the resale value for the old STi .. :rofl:

[ZorroAMG]

Originally posted by RotaryPower

God, they're growing on me:love:



HAHAHAHA I totally thought you were seriars for a second.

http://mymbonline.com/forum/images/smiles/puke.gif

[MaDpOo]

sick... literally gross :barf:

[snowboard]

fuglay

[The Cosworth]

Starting to like it more than the EvoX

damn, bet on the wrong horse

[ZorroAMG]

No you didn't. The suby has absolutely NO design taste or flair. It reminds me of a butchy lesbian.

[mekeni]

looks like a cross between a jetta and a fit..

[Fusion]

UGLY:thumbsdow

[schocker]

haha, one of the first is a us import of course, say subaru.
i have also seen a blue one in the NW, i have a picture but it is very blurry.

[5hift]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
The suby has absolutely NO design taste or flair.

:werd:

I could care less about the AWD, 300+ HP, and endless list of goodies included when the car looks like the bastard child of a Ford Focus Wagon and a BMW M Coupe.

[max_boost]

Yeah the design is hideous. It's just not growing on me at all. For a car that's almost $50K out the door, it needs to look good on at least some angles.

[RotaryPower]

it's sure no pre 08 Sti, thats for sure.

[blinkme_210]

No matter how awesome the specs are, it just isn't enough to overcome those nasty ass looking altezza lights.

All the previous STI's have always been mediocre looking; not really ugly, but not really breath taking either. However, this generation was really beaten with the ugly stick :barf:

[CivicDXR]

Weird thing is that I liked the look of it, but seeing it in person and especially that rear 3/4 view, it looks like a cellulite ridden @$$....

[Spoons]

Yeah I fucking hate them. Evo X is definitely my new favourite.

[Donmega]

thats nasty!!?

[arian_ma]

:rofl: really? Someone actually paid money to be seen in that?

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by arian_ma
:rofl: really? Someone actually paid money to be seen in that?

:banghead:

Ugliest new car of the year award goes to...

[finboy]

thrown on the $65 tail light covers and it looks much better, but that colour is boring.

in white, i'd rock one

[pf0sh0]

:guns: 08sti look.

[PSIx20]

Originally posted by snowboard
fuglay

x2

[pf0sh0]

Aren't they "pimpin'" an 08 sti for fast and the furious 4?

[JAYMEZ]

I still dont know what to think about it lol!!
Thats a wierd color too haha..

Give me a few months and I'll like em.

[infected]

it's ok in person
wasn't as bad as the leaked pics

[modded46]

what are you driving?? A 50k+ Subaru or a Ford Focus.. I'm sorry I can't tell.. :dunno: So I guess if you like that look then all the more power to you.. enjoy


I'm a little bias now but for about half the cost I'll take a SRT-4 Caliber over this overpriced fugly piece of machinery.

http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/R/0/1/ag_08srt4_frtright.jpg

[Quadrifoglio]

That car is ridiculars!

[Aleks]

Originally posted by modded46
what are you driving?? A 50k+ Subaru or a Ford Focus.. I'm sorry I can't tell.. :dunno: So I guess if you like that look then all the more power to you.. enjoy

Who are you talking to? haha

Also where do you see a $50K+ Subaru in any of these pics? This car is 44-45K OTD in Canada and this particular one looks imported which is was probably brough here for a bit less than that.

[bigbadboss101]

I like the WRX Sedan in white. Much much better looking than the hatch.

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by Aleks


Who are you talking to? haha

Also where do you see a $50K+ Subaru in any of these pics? This car is 44-45K OTD in Canada and this particular one looks imported which is was probably brough here for a bit less than that.

Starts at 45k, add a couple options and your at 48k, finance and your up to 55k.

I'm sure it is cheaper in the states, but going by Canadian MSRP, this car is 50k, and probably the ugliest car for the money.

Edit- In the U.S it is about 36k with that BBS wheel package, I would say that is good performance for the money, buying this thing in Canada would be retarded though.

[nikka]

this car is not growing on me at all.

subaru just shit the bed as far as im concerned :barf: :barf:

[ottamania]

station wagon STI. hmmm i am sure its fast. but the look of it not soo much. They destroyed the Legend.

[modded46]

2008 CALIBER SRT4 S Pkg.
$22,435US

IMPREZA WRX - STI
Base MSRP*
$34,995
Transmission
$0
Packages
$0
Accessories
$0
Destination & Delivery
$645
Total
$35,640US

[finboy]

Originally posted by modded46
what are you driving?? A 50k+ Subaru or a Ford Focus.. I'm sorry I can't tell.. :dunno: So I guess if you like that look then all the more power to you.. enjoy


I'm a little bias now but for about half the cost I'll take a SRT-4 Caliber over this overpriced fugly piece of machinery.



a friend of mine has one, his exact quote when asked about how well the lsd works...

"it feels like you are driving on footballs"

dodge fucked up.

[Aleks]

Originally posted by Hakkola


Starts at 45k, add a couple options and your at 48k, finance and your up to 55k.

I'm sure it is cheaper in the states, but going by Canadian MSRP, this car is 50k, and probably the ugliest car for the money.

Edit- In the U.S it is about 36k with that BBS wheel package, I would say that is good performance for the money, buying this thing in Canada would be retarded though.


That's incorrect this car is fully loaded at 45K unless you count fog lights, tint and such as options. This car can be had for 45K out the door loaded here.

Comparable car in US is 39K + duty, gst and import fees - discounts would probably only run slightly cheaper to buy in US. Buying down there would be retarded unless you want a base model that we don't get.

[vengie]

:barf: :barf: :barf:

[modded46]

Originally posted by finboy


a friend of mine has one, his exact quote when asked about how well the lsd works...

"it feels like you are driving on footballs"

dodge fucked up.

well the SRT-4 Neon I drive has a LSD and yah there's wheel hop but what do you expect out of 300+ hp to the front tires.. there are ways around this and to minimize it..

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by Aleks



That's incorrect this car is fully loaded at 45K unless you count fog lights, tint and such as options. This car can be had for 45K out the door loaded here.

Comparable car in US is 39K + duty, gst and import fees - discounts would probably only run slightly cheaper to buy in US. Buying down there would be retarded unless you want a base model that we don't get.

I used subaru.com and subaru.ca for my prices, I added the 17" bbs rims and some $200 option and those are the prices I got. :dunno:

$44 995 is official base MSRP on subaru.ca though I wouldn't be surprised if they have to sell them for less because of how they look...

[modded46]

Originally posted by Aleks



That's incorrect this car is fully loaded at 45K unless you count fog lights, tint and such as options. This car can be had for 45K out the door loaded here.

Comparable car in US is 39K + duty, gst and import fees - discounts would probably only run slightly cheaper to buy in US. Buying down there would be retarded unless you want a base model that we don't get.

You're both wrong.. doesn't anyone actually price anything before opening their mouth??

WRX STI

MSRP $44,995.00
Selected Accessories $4,328.93

Total Vehicle Price $49,323.93

sorry dude.. but IT'S A SUBARU!!! There is no FUCKING way I'm spending 50k on a subaru.. are you high?? You can get a very nice BMW, Lexus or Mercedes for that..

BMW 328i Coupe w/Navigation and all options.

4. Summary
Total MSRP $52,450

[modded46]

2008 C300 4MATIC™ Sedan
Base Price: $44,700 Total Options: $5,700
Total Price: $50,400

[Redlyne_jr]

i always thought it looked like a mazda three.. :thumbsdow im feeling the >2005 STI's fo sho...

[modded46]

makes sense considering I thought it looked like a Focus and Ford owns Mazda so yah that I can see..

[gpomp]

Originally posted by modded46


well the SRT-4 Neon I drive has a LSD and yah there's wheel hop but what do you expect out of 300+ hp to the front tires.. there are ways around this and to minimize it..
the neon had a helical LSD, the caliber has an electronic LSD controlled by the brakes.


Originally posted by modded46


You're both wrong.. doesn't anyone actually price anything before opening their mouth??

WRX STI

MSRP $44,995.00
Selected Accessories $4,328.93

Total Vehicle Price $49,323.93

sorry dude.. but IT'S A SUBARU!!! There is no FUCKING way I'm spending 50k on a subaru.. are you high?? You can get a very nice BMW, Lexus or Mercedes for that..

BMW 328i Coupe w/Navigation and all options.

4. Summary
Total MSRP $52,450 i don't think you know the difference between OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES. options are things you get with the car, like navigation, sunroof, bbs wheels, etc. accessories are the things you buy at the parts counter like mud guards, trailer hitches, bike racks, etc.

the car comes with BBS wheels, there's no need to put accessory wheels on it. lol

and a member on here bought his sti for $44k OTD. OTD stands for OUT THE DOOR. which means that's what he paid for the car. not $55k, but $44k.

if you don't think people will spend $44k on an sti you are mistaken. the old sti sold for $50k and had a lot less features. i don't think subaru had any trouble selling those.

[JordanAndrew]

I was looking into getting one of these but I decided to settle down and buy a mazdaspeed3 instead. The new STi's looks soo damn boring, but then again I never did like suburu's. Hands down, performance-wise the sti has an edge agains my car, but I would rather have a good looking car instead and still have enough power to satisfy what I'm used to.

[Destinova403]

what you guys dont remember is that essentially this car is designed to be like a rally car... the last time subaru had a car win was in 2001, and the last time that their manufacturer won with the most points was in 1997. for the past 2 years the winning manufacturer was in fact Ford, with the focus. in fact, the last time mitsubishi won was in 1998.

the winning cars from 2000-now have all been hatchbacks, similar in design to the STI.

the whole concept of the STI and Evo was that it would be a street legal version of the rally car.

source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_Rally_Championship_Constructors%27_Champions

[schocker]

this is my picture, it looks ok this way as you cant make anything out such as the lights, strange exhaust setup or hatch.
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8633/2302082052wo7.jpg

[gpomp]

Originally posted by JordanAndrew
I was looking into getting one of these but I decided to settle down and buy a mazdaspeed3 instead. The new STi's looks soo damn boring, but then again I never did like suburu's. Hands down, performance-wise the sti has an edge agains my car, but I would rather have a good looking car instead and still have enough power to satisfy what I'm used to. what are you talking about? both cars look exactly the same :rofl:

[JordanAndrew]

Originally posted by gpomp
what are you talking about? both cars look exactly the same :rofl:

They do look similar but I just find that the mazdaspeed has a more aggressive look and more stylish, that's just my opinion. You're entitled to your own opinion and I'm entitled to mine. I like my car a lot so I guess I can be a bit bias towards it. :thumbsup:

[reiRei]

eh.

still looks like a ford.

evoX ftw

[finboy]

Originally posted by modded46


well the SRT-4 Neon I drive has a LSD and yah there's wheel hop but what do you expect out of 300+ hp to the front tires.. there are ways around this and to minimize it..

the neon had a great lsd, the caliber has an lsd that uses the front brakes to slow down the tires, which apparently does NOT work well.

i'd still have to drive a new sti, but as far as looks, they really aren't bad, and definitely better then the evo or mazda 3 imo

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/verker77/STI.jpg

[rc2002]

Originally posted by gpomp
what are you talking about? both cars look exactly the same :rofl:

EXACTLY. Except for a little bit more money, you get a lot more performance and features in the STI.

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by finboy

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/verker77/STI.jpg


ok, I take it back, the ones that are coming out look like shit compared to this thing!


If they looked like this I would say I bet on the wrong horse.





However if I had $50,000 sitting around, Lexus IS250/IS350

[RotaryPower]

that one doesnt look AS bad, all red tail lights FTW

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by RotaryPower
that one doesnt look AS bad, all red tail lights FTW

I like it too. Which is weird...haha. I still want to see the front.

What is that car Finboy? Model wise, and is it coming out...

[finboy]

Originally posted by Canmorite


I like it too. Which is weird...haha. I still want to see the front.

What is that car Finboy? Model wise, and is it coming out...

its a wrx sti, i just found it on google image.

as i stated before, tail light covers are like $65 stateside, and make a world of difference.

here is the chargespeed sti...

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/725/gallery/ChargeSpeed_070.jpg

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/725/gallery/ChargeSpeed_076.jpg

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/725/gallery/ChargeSpeed_038.jpg

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/725/gallery/ChargeSpeed_073.jpg

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/725/gallery/ChargeSpeed_078.jpg

[The Cosworth]

minor mods and these cars are sick.

Still think they are overpriced though, which is too bad.


Maybe I'll get a WRX and tune it to look the way I want, be a stock STI killer and still have 5 or 6 g's in my pocket.



That seemed the old way to go with the last gens

[heavyD]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Come on, it's not that ugly. To me the only real flaws are that the taillights are 5 years outdated and the front end is too long for a hatch and gives the whole thing the high top sneaker look. If it had less front overhang like the new civic it would look more proportioned. It looks not too bad from the front IMO and the interior looks acceptable.

People have to remember that the STI and EVO aren't luxury cars and were never meant to be. It's pretty unreasonable to expect a car to come stock with tricked out AWD, 300hp, Brembo brakes, BBS wheels to come in under $40K CDN. Performance doesn't come cheap. And alot of the haters are the same people that think an Infinity is a real luxury car lol.:rofl: :rofl:

[finboy]

Originally posted by heavyD
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Come on, it's not that ugly. To me the only real flaws are that the taillights are 5 years outdated and the front end is too long for a hatch and gives the whole thing the high top sneaker look. If it had less front overhang like the new civic it would look more proportioned. It looks not too bad from the front IMO and the interior looks acceptable.

People have to remember that the STI and EVO aren't luxury cars and were never meant to be. It's pretty unreasonable to expect a car to come stock with tricked out AWD, 300hp, Brembo brakes, BBS wheels to come in under $40K CDN. Performance doesn't come cheap. And alot of the haters are the same people that think an Infinity is a real luxury car lol.:rofl: :rofl:

shoe cars rock

http://www.mz3.net/articles/images/203-schnitzer_coupe_a.jpg

http://germancarscene.com/wp-content/uploads/mcoupe-25-04-07.jpg

[SNAATCH]

All I have to say is ew.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by finboy


shoe cars rock

http://www.mz3.net/articles/images/203-schnitzer_coupe_a.jpg

http://germancarscene.com/wp-content/uploads/mcoupe-25-04-07.jpg

Sorry but the twin kidney grill on an ugly shaped car is still ugly. That's way worse than the STI.

[T78Supra1]

I have owned a 04 for years and now own the 08 . To be honest I agree they are horrible at first but after-market parts make this car trump any previous STI. I have on order the Red Tail lights (Film) and the JDM grill. I have on order as well the COBB access-port and down pipe and from what i read you can actually set 3 different maps (some have said there is no need for boost controller). And interchange them on the go. Cobb has shown almost a 40whp gain just by changing the maps.


So my conclusion after owning both cars.

08 Cons
Seats (Unless your Fat)
Guage lights I think me and my wife counted 5 different colors.
Pedal placement

Pros:
More after-market potential
More room but at the same time feels smaller when driving.
Off the line allot faster less lag by far.
More Torque
the option of I drive when in traffic.
Car doesn't roll back when on a hill.

All in all I love my 08 and would never trade it for an older STI. Also STi team is kicking ass this year winning in December Rally.

[pinoyhero]

fuggers

[Tuner1]

Don't you guys know that it's "What's on the inside that counts" ?

Sure the new STI won't win a beauty pagent but it will win lots of performance competitions, especially when the roads are slick!

Performance, reliability, practicality and style. At under $50k somthing has got to give and for my money I will forego the style bit because I don't give a sh*t what people think about the "look" of my car when I blow by them :D

Rob - maybe an '08 STI owner someday...

[TegLover]

Ok for those who said they would rather spend this 50K on a entry level Mercedes, BMW or Lexus, you obviously aren't buying what your heart wants rather spending mommy and daddy's money on just a car that 50K can buy you. People who buy STI's believe it or not are pretty die hard enthusiasts, they actually buy these cars because of how they handle and all the parts that make it a street legal rally car, and whatever that Subaru put into the car to live up to that reputation. They don't go just out and spend 50K just because of the name of a car, some exceptions though, but i can't see Subaru having a hard time pushing these off their lots just because you kiddies think it isn't worth 45-50K.

I'm sure this car has lots of potential and when done up right it would look badass. Its not like a Neon SRT-4, they are ugly to begin with, they get even uglier when done up. "No matter how fast your Neon is it's still not fast enough to run away from ugly."

[dino_martini]

I saw one out at Lake Louise during the Family Day weekend. It looks ok. I prefer the Evo..they are both ok I guess.

[Impreza]

I don't understand how any of you guys can honestly think the STi is overpriced. For the features and power that you get, I think it is a pretty good deal.

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by Tuner1
Don't you guys know that it's "What's on the inside that counts" ?

Sure the new STI won't win a beauty pagent but it will win lots of performance competitions, especially when the roads are slick!

Performance, reliability, practicality and style. At under $50k somthing has got to give and for my money I will forego the style bit because I don't give a sh*t what people think about the "look" of my car when I blow by them :D

Rob - maybe an '08 STI owner someday...

Why couldn't they integrate looks into that equation? Every other company seems to have the concept down. I must admit though, with a drop and red tail lights the car looks significantly better.

[civicluva]

Who designed those hideous wheels ahah..

[finboy]

Originally posted by civicluva
Who designed those hideous wheels ahah..

[they're no rotas, thats for sure]

[Tuner1]

Why couldn't they integrate looks into that equation?

Cost. What other car offers such a well rounded performance package and world class styling for under $50k new?

I am not here to convince anyone to buy an '08 STI. Hell, if the world hates them the price on the used car market will be lower when I want one !



Every other company seems to have the concept down

Now that is a tall statement! Take a glance around next time you are at a stoplight and get back to me on this

Rob

[xrayvsn]

If the suspension improves on the bobblehead of the previous Gen STI, then I could drive that car. I would drive the EVO X too, just based on the handling and Bilstein dampers alone. I don't buy a car like that for the luxury features. Your $45 - 50K buys you an AWD powertrain and well rounded performance. Not many cars in that price range allow you to go from DD, to roadcourse, autocross, to gravel, then through a snowstorm. Its like a Swiss army knife of cars, like the EVO would be. The advantage of the 08 STI in my opinion is the fact that it is a hatch. Sure the styling is controversial, but a hatch is a lot more practical, especially since the EVO loses trunk space to the battery and windshield fluid reservoir.

If you need your car to coddle you with heated leather and woodgrain, then you are in the wrong market. I couldn't give a shit about that stuff. I would take either of the 08 STI or EVO X for the money over an IS250/350 any day, but my needs are not the same as others. Some people need their cars to look a certain way. I just want my cars to perform a certain way.

[Reap]

thats a fucking ugly car
so hideous
i love the 04 STI
so sexyy:drool: :drool:

[gpomp]

Originally posted by Reap
thats a fucking ugly car
so hideous
i love the 04 STI
so sexyy:drool: :drool: thanks for the useless post.

[Rstar]

Sounds a lot like the initial response to the buy eyes when they first got here. Subaru is just ahead of the times :P

[Reap]

Originally posted by gpomp
thanks for the useless post.

no problem!

[pf0sh0]

Seen this sti in bowness, looked good. :burnout:

[max_boost]

The Chargespeed kit is so nice! It's quite simple really, suspension, kit, wheels and you can make any car look nice haha It just adds up having to mod every car you buy because it's so addicting and costs so much $$$ :nut:

I keep telling myself I don't like the new STi and then I look at this chopped picture and I change my mind. :love:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/samtang310/WRX-HATCH1.jpg

[pf0sh0]

Yeah, at first look stock 08 STI's don't look so hot, seems like they ride a little too high even for stock. But once you see chopped pics you realize the potenial of the pimpness hidden in the 08 STI.

[ricefarmer]

I like everything about the car and the aftermarket potential for this car in both looks and styling are going to be tremendous.

The only thing this thread has proved is that wagons/hatchbacks fail in NA

[finboy]

Originally posted by max_boost


http://www.members.shaw.ca/samtang310/WRX-HATCH1.jpg

:hitit:
anyone want to p-shop the hood scoop off and smooth out the hood?

[Aleks]

Originally posted by ricefarmer
I like everything about the car and the aftermarket potential for this car in both looks and styling are going to be tremendous.

The only thing this thread has proved is that wagons/hatchbacks fail in NA

N/A culture is always slow to take up good things. It will change slowly ;)

[90_Shelby]

There was a blue one at Brentwood today....

[ICEBERG]

There is 2 white ones in my neighborhood.. I bet they are pi$$ed they have the same car.:D

[SilverRex]

Originally posted by finboy


the neon had a great lsd, the caliber has an lsd that uses the front brakes to slow down the tires, which apparently does NOT work well.

i'd still have to drive a new sti, but as far as looks, they really aren't bad, and definitely better then the evo or mazda 3 imo

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/verker77/STI.jpg

wow that looks a hellav alot better. ITs amazing what you can do by simply replacing the tail lights.

at 44k out the door I think on paper its definately a steal, and it wont take much to make the car looks sweeter. its great that no one likes it as i'm always sold on rarity vs popularity. and if you look at the EVO fully loaded now that is way over priced imo

[vadeit]

Originally posted by ICEBERG
There is 2 white ones in my neighborhood.. I bet they are pi$$ed they have the same car.:D

You live in the Mackenzie Town, Copperfield area?

I have a white one down there and I have seen another one on 52nd once.

[Chester]

kind of reminds me of a mini rav-4

[rc2002]

Originally posted by Chester
kind of reminds me of a mini rav-4

You mean a mazda 3 sport?

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by vadeit


You live in the Mackenzie Town, Copperfield area?

I have a white one down there and I have seen another one on 52nd once.

I live in Panorama Hills N.W

Looks like lot of white ones around town.:)

[dino_martini]

I saw a white one, it was ok. World Rally Blue is where its at. :thumbsup:

[Sorath]

i saw an evo today on the road driving