2008 Subaru Wrx=disapointment?

ChinoiSI · 07-12-2007, 03:31 PM

so i have always been a fan of Subaru, well at least since 2002. and loved the WRX/STI, until recently, i just picked up my motor trend for this month. And i was really disappointed at the new 2008 WRX styling, it is really just.. kinda boring, and power wise, its practically running the same engine. the new MS3 has more power than it. alot of cars in its class have more power. Subaru was talking about trying to appeal to a more mature audience....then there was always the spy shoots of the new WRX/STI, which was also a let down. my question is does Subaru know what they are doing anymore? WTH is going on. I guess i am just sad now......

***Izzy*** · 07-12-2007, 03:41 PM

I like the new styling. It's not too extreme. I'm not too familiar with the current engines they say they'll be providing, but I'm happy they're not going HP happy. A Subie was always about easy to drive 4WD, not power. The STi, maybe, but their "regular" cars, no.

Everybody appears to be going into that bleeding edge design now, which is probably why the new STi looks like its on 'roids and viagra.

***SiViC81*** · 07-12-2007, 03:43 PM

I kinda like the new STi's...IMO it's an improvement over previous gens....

aki · 07-12-2007, 03:44 PM

In the styling dept the Evo X destroys the WRX. WRX has always been ugly, but ugly in a unique way. Now it's ugly in a Toyota Corolla sort of way. Just for that I cannot stomach a WRX.

Production Evo on the road:

***Izzy*** · 07-12-2007, 03:47 PM

The ONLY thing I don't like on the new Evo is the fact that they looked like they just flipped an Audi grille upside down. It looks good, but oddly unoriginal....well, that's just me though...

jkocr2 · 07-12-2007, 03:58 PM

back of the new evo kinda looks like a mazda 6 to me.

Skylinegtr06 · 07-12-2007, 04:01 PM

The back of the Evo looks angry

4DoorWhore · 07-12-2007, 04:03 PM

I like the new WRX/Sti design alot better than the current design. Evo X IMO is ugly, Evo9 FTW!!!!

CraigSi4 · 07-12-2007, 04:03 PM

i also hate the new looks of the wrx, it does look like a toyota... and for the new evo i love the front but cannot stand the back at all.

ugination87 · 07-12-2007, 04:08 PM

back of the evo looks like an angry is300

FGRedline · 07-12-2007, 04:14 PM

I agree, the new one looks ugly. However, Subaru made an improvement to the impreza engine and the hp is expected to be around 320 bhp @ 6000 rpm and the torque around 320 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

CraigSi4 · 07-12-2007, 04:26 PM

^ then what is the sti going to b running? 400???

pure2.0 · 07-12-2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FGRedline

I agree, the new one looks ugly. However, Subaru made an improvement to the impreza engine and the hp is expected to be around 320 bhp @ 6000 rpm and the torque around 320 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

He is talking about the STi....

Skylinegtr06 · 07-12-2007, 04:47 PM

Damn, the evox needs to be lowered look at the front wheel clearance

seseoppa · 07-12-2007, 05:06 PM

Wow I love the back of the new EVO!!! It looks very aggressive with those slanted tailights...

Cornerdrifters · 07-12-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

The ONLY thing I don't like on the new Evo is the fact that they looked like they just flipped an Audi grille upside down. It looks good, but oddly unoriginal....well, that's just me though...

jasongg06 · 07-12-2007, 07:45 PM

the looks of the new wrx may be bland, but it will appeal to a larger audience. Not everyone that wants a fast car, wants the car to look like a tuner. They also said they refined the interior a bit, i want to see how the sales are.

Deedle · 07-12-2007, 07:57 PM

I really hate the Evo x, and the new Sti.

The Evo x from the back or side veiw does kinda look like a Mazda

06CivEXJon · 07-12-2007, 08:25 PM

To all of you people bashing on the new Rex just wait until aftermarket parts come out for it,there is already an optional SPT Mesh grille for it. There will be some rallye type body kits for it and other stuff im sure too. There will be an Impreza WRX STI Hatchback. I really hope there will be a Sedan STI also! Subaru should also bring the Legacy 2.5 GT STI/Blitzen OVER!!! I WANT IT!

RealDealTarheel · 07-13-2007, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoiSI

so i have always been a fan of Subaru, well at least since 2002. and loved the WRX/STI, until recently, i just picked up my motor trend for this month. And i was really disappointed at the new 2008 WRX styling, it is really just.. kinda boring, and power wise, its practically running the same engine. the new MS3 has more power than it. alot of cars in its class have more power. Subaru was talking about trying to appeal to a more mature audience....then there was always the spy shoots of the new WRX/STI, which was also a let down. my question is does Subaru know what they are doing anymore? WTH is going on. I guess i am just sad now......

Fail. It's running the Legacy Gt motor with a TD04 turbo.

07-12-2007, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChinoiSI Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tri-cities,wa Age: 21 Posts: 555 Wrench The Kid iTrader: 0 / 0%	2008 Subaru Wrx=disapointment? so i have always been a fan of Subaru, well at least since 2002. and loved the WRX/STI, until recently, i just picked up my motor trend for this month. And i was really disappointed at the new 2008 WRX styling, it is really just.. kinda boring, and power wise, its practically running the same engine. the new MS3 has more power than it. alot of cars in its class have more power. Subaru was talking about trying to appeal to a more mature audience....then there was always the spy shoots of the new WRX/STI, which was also a let down. my question is does Subaru know what they are doing anymore? WTH is going on. I guess i am just sad now......

07-12-2007, 08:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
06CivEXJon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monument/Colorado Springs Colorado Posts: 4,455 Jon iTrader: 0 / 0%	To all of you people bashing on the new Rex just wait until aftermarket parts come out for it,there is already an optional SPT Mesh grille for it. There will be some rallye type body kits for it and other stuff im sure too. There will be an Impreza WRX STI Hatchback. I really hope there will be a Sedan STI also! Subaru should also bring the Legacy 2.5 GT STI/Blitzen OVER!!! I WANT IT! Last edited by 06CivEXJon; 07-07-2008 at 12:39 AM.

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*Izzy* Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,936 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I like the new styling. It's not too extreme. I'm not too familiar with the current engines they say they'll be providing, but I'm happy they're not going HP happy. A Subie was always about easy to drive 4WD, not power. The STi, maybe, but their "regular" cars, no. Everybody appears to be going into that bleeding edge design now, which is probably why the new STi looks like its on 'roids and viagra.

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*SiViC81* Smiley Whore Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doity Joizy Age: 27 Posts: 13,268 Shu iTrader: 0 / 0%	I kinda like the new STi's...IMO it's an improvement over previous gens....

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aki Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: tehインターウェブ Age: 29 Posts: 4,668 Resident Si Sedan Hater iTrader: 6 / 100%	In the styling dept the Evo X destroys the WRX. WRX has always been ugly, but ugly in a unique way. Now it's ugly in a Toyota Corolla sort of way. Just for that I cannot stomach a WRX. Production Evo on the road:

07-12-2007, 03:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Izzy* Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,936 iTrader: 5 / 100%	The ONLY thing I don't like on the new Evo is the fact that they looked like they just flipped an Audi grille upside down. It looks good, but oddly unoriginal....well, that's just me though...

07-12-2007, 03:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
jkocr2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 329 iTrader: 2 / 100%	back of the new evo kinda looks like a mazda 6 to me.

07-12-2007, 04:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Skylinegtr06 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chula Vista SD Age: 18 Posts: 5,745 edwyn(male) iTrader: 1 / 100%	The back of the Evo looks angry

07-12-2007, 04:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
4DoorWhore Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NH Age: 29 Posts: 1,884 Ryan iTrader: 1 / 100%	I like the new WRX/Sti design alot better than the current design. Evo X IMO is ugly, Evo9 FTW!!!!

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CraigSi4 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 20 Posts: 1,010 iTrader: 1 / 100%	i also hate the new looks of the wrx, it does look like a toyota... and for the new evo i love the front but cannot stand the back at all.

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ugination87 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SfV-Lc Posts: 1,014 iTrader: 0 / 0%	back of the evo looks like an angry is300

07-12-2007, 04:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
FGRedline Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The "water cooler" Posts: 362 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I agree, the new one looks ugly. However, Subaru made an improvement to the impreza engine and the hp is expected to be around 320 bhp @ 6000 rpm and the torque around 320 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

07-12-2007, 04:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
CraigSi4 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 20 Posts: 1,010 iTrader: 1 / 100%	^ then what is the sti going to b running? 400???

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Skylinegtr06 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chula Vista SD Age: 18 Posts: 5,745 edwyn(male) iTrader: 1 / 100%	Damn, the evox needs to be lowered look at the front wheel clearance

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seseoppa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 446 B iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wow I love the back of the new EVO!!! It looks very aggressive with those slanted tailights...

07-12-2007, 07:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
jasongg06 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 626 So Cal Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 / 0%	the looks of the new wrx may be bland, but it will appeal to a larger audience. Not everyone that wants a fast car, wants the car to look like a tuner. They also said they refined the interior a bit, i want to see how the sales are.

07-12-2007, 07:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
Deedle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 542 Deedle iTrader: 1 / 100%	I really hate the Evo x, and the new Sti. The Evo x from the back or side veiw does kinda look like a Mazda