2018 WRX/STI Refresh

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yep. We have talked about this before. At least now with the Evo gone the newer updates will not be held in close comparison anymore.

It also means no more top gear comparison videos...I miss those things

[TylerLieberman]

Originally Posted by raven1231

It also means no more top gear comparison videos...I miss those things

Even if the Evo was there, I don't think they'd do the new Impreza anyways. I recall them stating a few seasons back that the UK wasn't getting the new Impreza.

Originally Posted by raven1231

You're joking right?......

Nope lol. Cars are becoming too complex and smart for their own good. Early 2015s had a known issue with tolerances in the bearings. The 2017s have this extra BS that just makes life more difficult. I'm jealous that the driver and passenger side window is fully automatic in the MY17 though. I'm more than content with my MY16.

[daiheadjai]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

If they keep improving the looks (I know some will hate me but I considered ALL the previous gens ugly as fuck) then this may be the way I go in 2020 when it is time to get something new again.

I liked the bug eye. Bug eyes seem to be rally-inspired but the subsequent generations seemed ashamed of this heritage.

The current one is worse than ugly. It's bland!

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[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

I liked the bug eye. Bug eyes seem to be rally-inspired but the subsequent generations seemed ashamed of this heritage.

I had a bugeye, but I liked the 04-05 better. I thought the edgy aggressive hoodscoop and vehicle lines fit the motorsports image Subaru was trying to portray. The bugeye was round and soft.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

I liked the bug eye. Bug eyes seem to be rally-inspired but the subsequent generations seemed ashamed of this heritage.

The current one is worse than ugly. It's bland!

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Meh. Other than those oversized head and fog lights popping out the front the rest of the body was as totally uninspiring as any other four door sedan.

[daiheadjai]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Meh. Other than those oversized head and fog lights popping out the front the rest of the body was as totally uninspiring as any other four door sedan.

I see a highly-depreciated Jaguar XE in your future... One of the few sexy 4-doors

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

I see a highly-depreciated Jaguar XE in your future... One of the few sexy 4-doors

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Must be new. The only 4 door I would even consider would be the WRX/STi. Even that is only a consider at this point. I may never own a 4 door again.

[TylerLieberman]

STI Ver. 6 will forever be my favorite.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

STI Ver. 6 will forever be my favorite.

Ahhh the 2 door. That was a whole different ball of wax! So rare here I had never even heard of it until Gramm mentioned his last year. That is a work of art that I would have in a heartbeat if new.

[gramicci101]

GM8 is best Subaru.

[DatsunDimer]

http://www.tyeeimports.com/jdm-cars-...%20VERSION%206

Canadians are lucky to only have to wait 15 years.

[TylerLieberman]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Ahhh the 2 door. That was a whole different ball of wax! So rare here I had never even heard of it until Gramm mentioned his last year. That is a work of art that I would have in a heartbeat if new.

I'm compelled to have one shipped over when the 25 year mark hits for one of these. Same powertrain but in a 2800lb car. Or I can just buy a 2.5RS and do everything myself here, which would be a fun project.

[AznBRZer]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

I'm jealous that the driver and passenger side window is fully automatic in the MY17 though. I'm more than content with my MY16.

I feel the same way. The only other thing that would really make me jealous is auto-dimming side mirrors.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

I'm compelled to have one shipped over when the 25 year mark hits for one of these. Same powertrain but in a 2800lb car. Or I can just buy a 2.5RS and do everything myself here, which would be a fun project.

You can find a number of 2.5RSs that have already had complete STi drivetrain swaps, working DCCD, brakes, etc... if you want one. Just google Subaru RSTI and you'll be on the right path. Some people were importing JDM STi front clips and drivetrains to do these swaps; others just grabbed USDM STi 2.5 drivetrains as they started becoming available on the salvage market. The benefit of the JDM STi swap is the 2.0L closed or semi-closed deck engine, depending on the version. The drawback is the time and complexity of getting it shipped from Japan.