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Originally Posted by Spaceywilly
The extra 40hp from 08 to 09 was just a retune I think, the hardware was not changed. I doubt they'll suddenly discover 40 more hp in this engine next year like they did with the WRX, and if they do it should be easy enough to get a reflash (Crawford apparently already has the ability). WRX engines have always left a lot of power on the table for whatever reason and anyone can get 265hp with a simple and free open source tune. I don't think the BRZ engine will have as much potential in its stock form, but if Subaru is able to squeeze any more power out of it in future MYs, you can bet the aftermarket will be able to do the same.
From the reviews so far it sounds like there are no complaints about the suspension, and it already looks great, so I don't see what there is to wait for. If you buy it now, you will probably be looking to trade it in right around the time they are coming out with a turbo model (all indications are that it won't be anytime soon), or maybe when the turbos are just hitting the used market, so you are still better off than someone who waited a few years and then bought the mid cycle refresh just for that extra 40hp (which most people who bought right away will already be running).
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Originally Posted by Username
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Subaru is known for early cycle refreshes, because we the buyers stick to our guns and don't buy it. They listen to the majority and fold. Toyota wont cater to the masses but Subaru is going to, I already know this.
Anyways the WRX change was huuuuuuge, owners felt like driving their 08's thru the dealer window on fire. 15+% stiffer suspension changing a few parts, black housing headlights, wheels, sti grill, standard aero lip package,
bigger turbo(not just a retune), wheels and tires all standard. The car was worth the $500 difference. In terms of Autocross/Track classing the 09' was well ahead of the 08' in every single aspect, If I owned an 08' I would of crash/rolled it, to cash in on my GAP insurance and accident forgiveness. LOL Never did something like that but I would of been very tempted.
2011 was even better with the wider body/track also allowing bigger wheels and tires to fit(but also getting away from the Corolla look), again from a performance/racing standpoint that is MAJOR.
Read it.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/31/2...on-sti-tweaks/
*What did you gain from this? Buy the car with GAP insurance and make sure you have accident forgiveness and do it right the first time, you only have 1 shot at this without being obvious.
