2008 WRX USA Testing....very dissapointing
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Oh boy....
The latest incarnation of the WRX isn't only awful to look at but in comparison to a run-of-the-mill FWD Mazdaspeed 3 it's equally awful to drive and doesn't go that well either. What a pile of poo!!
Look at this...... http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=i6PGMi89qRo
Where's my rope so i can hang myself now....the shame of it!! Oh..Subaru...what have you created
The latest incarnation of the WRX isn't only awful to look at but in comparison to a run-of-the-mill FWD Mazdaspeed 3 it's equally awful to drive and doesn't go that well either. What a pile of poo!!
Look at this...... http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=i6PGMi89qRo
Where's my rope so i can hang myself now....the shame of it!! Oh..Subaru...what have you created
Edited by ScoobieWRX on Sunday 26th August 23:43
All the new WRX has got is the 0-60 time which to be fair isn't much quicker than the Mazda. I'm not into Mazda's even though i think they are good cars, but it has to be said even this plain Jane Mazda is an improvement on the WRX, inside and out. The Mazda seems to handle the 263bhp quite well though for a FWD so fair play to them.
Let's see what the new STi is like as i've already written off the WRX for now
P.S. Leave the bugeyes out of it....it will be a classic one of these days and true testament to the NEWAGE monika. But then i would say that....
Let's see what the new STi is like as i've already written off the WRX for now
P.S. Leave the bugeyes out of it....it will be a classic one of these days and true testament to the NEWAGE monika. But then i would say that....
Edited by ScoobieWRX on Monday 27th August 16:32
MilnerR said:
The impreza has always been a balls-to-the-wall "are you looking at my pint?" sort of car. It's main selling point been that it is very capable and looks like a bit of a thug, not pretty but still quite cool.
This new WRX looks like one for the driving glove brigade personally. I assume they'll be doing it in hearing-aid biege..... I wouldn't mind if it had the performance to make up for the lack lustre design but it's no quicker than the eagle eyed WRX (which I think, looks quite nice, but then I would). It's a pity that when I replace my current scooby, I can't see it being the new STi. In fact it's decided me, I'm going to hang on to my current scooby, wait for the warranty to run out and then spend some money on getting as much reliable BHP as possible out of it!
Totally agree....try and squeeze another reliable 100 - 150 ponies out of it and sort the handling (understeer) and you'll have a practical car with supercar go and handling which will be hard to replace. Not to mention a trackday tool that will keep up with more focused trackday tools. This new WRX looks like one for the driving glove brigade personally. I assume they'll be doing it in hearing-aid biege..... I wouldn't mind if it had the performance to make up for the lack lustre design but it's no quicker than the eagle eyed WRX (which I think, looks quite nice, but then I would). It's a pity that when I replace my current scooby, I can't see it being the new STi. In fact it's decided me, I'm going to hang on to my current scooby, wait for the warranty to run out and then spend some money on getting as much reliable BHP as possible out of it!
It's no Porsche GT3 RS but then again you can't get 4 peeps and all your gear into one of those, and be super comfy, then let your granny drive it to the shops after the previous day's hoon around the Nurburgring
IMHO the old Scooby rules in terms of looks, much more purposeful and agressive, and it could never be called an invalid car, unlike the new WRX which does look like OAP transport and seems to go like it too
I've been saying this about used Scooby prices ever since i got wind of this rubbish Subaru have manufactured.
IMHO i don't think over the next couple of years prices will come down and if anything once it starts becoming harder to find good examples prices will steady and eventually start to creep up as they become classics.
There are plenty around at the mo so it's more of a buyers market, but that will change...remember...what comes down must go up (and i'm not talking knickers!!) just like stalagmites!!
IMHO i don't think over the next couple of years prices will come down and if anything once it starts becoming harder to find good examples prices will steady and eventually start to creep up as they become classics.
There are plenty around at the mo so it's more of a buyers market, but that will change...remember...what comes down must go up (and i'm not talking knickers!!) just like stalagmites!!
You should get them to come on to PH Jap Chat and direct them to all the comments about the New Scoobs from when they first started. See how keen they are keep the Subaru Franchise after a good read.
I cannot imagine anything worse than putting a great big steaming turd like the new Subaru right in the middle of all the nice cars you mentioned. What an awful thing to do.
I cannot imagine anything worse than putting a great big steaming turd like the new Subaru right in the middle of all the nice cars you mentioned. What an awful thing to do.
Well....I love my 'Bugeye' and IMHO i think this snatchback looks worse. I sincerely hope the STi will be a different kettle of fish, and if it is it may well restore some faith in Subaru.
However.....any way you look at it they've really fcuked up the WRX, not only in terms of looks but performance and handling as well. I'd put my Bugeye up against the new WRX anytime and i would still go for the Bugeye.
However.....any way you look at it they've really fcuked up the WRX, not only in terms of looks but performance and handling as well. I'd put my Bugeye up against the new WRX anytime and i would still go for the Bugeye.
Trust Ben to throw a spanner in the works....
BTW....i found a very informative site the other day about the evolution of the Impreza...very good too. I'm just reloading my main PC and will post the link as soon as it is up and running. It looked pretty accurate and up to date.
PS....You're right about the S203....i meant to say S202 but not the S204.
BugEye rules
BTW....i found a very informative site the other day about the evolution of the Impreza...very good too. I'm just reloading my main PC and will post the link as soon as it is up and running. It looked pretty accurate and up to date.
PS....You're right about the S203....i meant to say S202 but not the S204.
BugEye rules
Edited by ScoobieWRX on Monday 10th September 10:52
My local dealer is effing hopeless from the point of view that they tempted me with "oh yeah we do track days via prodrive and all that malarky", and i've never heard a dickie bird from them on the subject since i bought mine 2.5 yrs ago. Clearly you have a good dealer and are in the know.
I look forward to seeing the new STi as and when it's released in it's true form. I'd better reserve judgement till then
I look forward to seeing the new STi as and when it's released in it's true form. I'd better reserve judgement till then
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