RE: WRX STI MY18 updates

[Evil.soup]

Is it just me or is it starting to look more like the Prodrive P2 after every revision?

[Ali_T]

Ved said:

I think most in the UK will be happy with what they have and under warranty. I'm sat in RCM today getting my Forester XT serviced and they really don't like the current 2.5 in any guise. Still, if it's under warranty who cares if it lunches itself? I'm waiting until they drop it for the 2.0 but there's no reason to think it won't be fragile as the GT86 and BRZ are starting to see issues too. Shame really.

Really? I was holding out hopes for the new engine but that is disappointing to hear. Time for a V6 then!

[Ved]

Ali_T said:

Ved said:

I think most in the UK will be happy with what they have and under warranty. I'm sat in RCM today getting my Forester XT serviced and they really don't like the current 2.5 in any guise. Still, if it's under warranty who cares if it lunches itself? I'm waiting until they drop it for the 2.0 but there's no reason to think it won't be fragile as the GT86 and BRZ are starting to see issues too. Shame really.

Really? I was holding out hopes for the new engine but that is disappointing to hear. Time for a V6 then!

Yep there's a thread in Readers Cars about a GT86 and, as usual, the US owners have started to see issues. You'll have your Alfa long before they fix these things. Your best bet here to it save up and import a new STI from Japan with a trusty EJ20 in it.

Edited by Ved on Tuesday 10th January 22:32

[Ahbefive]

Looks good. It would certainly get my money before a Golf R as I think its much more interesting and less common albeit with a cheaper interior. But alas another competitor drew me in more than either.

[BHML]

I have a 2015 one - same colour too - WRB. I really like it.

[MuscleSaloon]

Shame we don't get the WRX here as they do in the US. Its a fair bit cheaper than the STi and has the 2.0 FA20DIT Direct Injection Turbo engine which is generally seen as a decent step forward over the older 2.5. I had been wondering if we might have seen an STi in the UK with a version of the 2.0 DIT engine giving STi power levels, better reliability, lower emissions, improved economy and cheaper road tax. But that doesn't look likely anytime soon which is a pity. In the UK its an enthusiasts choice car but too many are reluctant to overlook the pitfalls of the 2.5.

Edited by MuscleSaloon on Sunday 22 January 23:16