First spy shots of the 2008 WRX!
09-13-2006, 09:57 PM
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First spy shots of the 2008 WRX!
http://www.speedsportlife.com/2006/0...wrx-prototype/At the request of the Dubspeed Media team, they ask that you please do not distribute these photos anywhere, as they are licensed only for use on Dubspeed Driven. If you wish to share with anyone, please distribute the URL.
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09-13-2006, 10:37 PM
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Looks like ****. I was hoping they'd come out with that blue concept pic that has been floating around the net. I'd trade my 8 in for a that in a hot second. But I'm not impressed if this ends up being the actual design.
09-14-2006, 01:31 AM
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Impossible to tell what the front really looks like with all the masking and padding -- it is obvious that the headlights and grille have a different shape than the openings in the masking, but that's about it...
The back reminds me of a Dodge Caliber though...
The back reminds me of a Dodge Caliber though...
09-14-2006, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by dillsrotary
nice, didn't they change the WRC rules that led to this next generation being designed as a hatch??
For those of you judging the looks... It's a freaking test mule that they're trying to cover up and many of the details as possible. In other words, it's supposed to "look like ****".
09-14-2006, 03:06 AM
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I like the guy who, in that site's comments section, said "Not liking the exterior and what is with the exterior lines on the doors not matching? I hope the sedan is much better than this current version." I don't know how you can MISS the fact that there seems to be two gigantic styrofoam blocks glued to the side of that car, let alone all the rest of the masking.
Ugh. People.
Ugh. People.
09-14-2006, 10:01 AM
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wow i thought i didnt like the way they looked before.... but know im disgusted. and a hatchback? im sure its light and it will be fast but who wants a wrx that looks like a honda hatchback?
final word.
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final word.
crap
09-14-2006, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
Ahh yes as the years go on they weigh more and have less hp. Sounds like us lol But yes it looks like ***.
09-14-2006, 02:02 PM
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Looks like a Dodge Caliber rear-ended a Toyota Yaris.
And I really wish Subaru would give up on that little fish-gill hood scoop they like so much. it looks horrible.
And I really wish Subaru would give up on that little fish-gill hood scoop they like so much. it looks horrible.
09-15-2006, 11:27 AM
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The hood scoop looks more tasteful.......blends nicely into the hood IMO. Can't be sure what the car really looks like with all that camo. Overall shape starting to look like a VW GTI....which is not a bad thing at all.
09-15-2006, 11:47 AM
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it'll still look like ***** even after the coverup is removed. Its a freaking Subaru. My dad worked for Subaru for many years and I've always known ugly Subaru's
Originally Posted by Ike
No, but the rules change does favor shorter wheelbase cars.
For those of you judging the looks... It's a freaking test mule that they're trying to cover up and many of the details as possible. In other words, it's supposed to "look like ****".
For those of you judging the looks... It's a freaking test mule that they're trying to cover up and many of the details as possible. In other words, it's supposed to "look like ****".
09-15-2006, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by hemanrulez
it'll still look like ***** even after the coverup is removed. Its a freaking Subaru. My dad worked for Subaru for many years and I've always known ugly Subaru's
09-15-2006, 08:09 PM
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Subaru...makes some very good quality cars,BUT, apart from the STI they are SO CONSERVATIVE and plain...like Mazda once was.
Subaru, great cars for Grandma and Grandpa..
Subaru, great cars for Grandma and Grandpa..
09-15-2006, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by RX-8888
Subaru...makes some very good quality cars,BUT, apart from the STI they are SO CONSERVATIVE and plain...like Mazda once was.
Subaru, great cars for Grandma and Grandpa..
Subaru, great cars for Grandma and Grandpa..
I've also always enjoyed some of their more out there designs. When I was a kid I loved the Brat, later I thought the XT6 would be my first car, and I still think the SVX was a very cool car from a design standpoint. However I really fell in love with Subarus as a result of Gran Turismo. To me there was something so cool about a fast fun sporty car that was also practical and didn't really look fast. Some people get it, some people don't.
09-15-2006, 11:17 PM
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When Subaru finally brought the WRX to Canada, I probably was the first to check it out. But then I found it to be softer than I imagined it to be, with a strong FWD bias to its handling. But I always tried to talk my wife into one, still a great car.
My dad wrenched for a Ford rally team in Europe, running escorts. As a young kid I heard all sorts of great stories. Even tried some wussy navigational rallies up here in a Swift GT, and pictured myself in a proper rally car. Still do on occasion, but gravel/fireroads at speed really kill a street car.
Subaru gets my respect for being different, lets hope they stay that way.
My dad wrenched for a Ford rally team in Europe, running escorts. As a young kid I heard all sorts of great stories. Even tried some wussy navigational rallies up here in a Swift GT, and pictured myself in a proper rally car. Still do on occasion, but gravel/fireroads at speed really kill a street car.
Subaru gets my respect for being different, lets hope they stay that way.
09-16-2006, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 9291150
When Subaru finally brought the WRX to Canada, I probably was the first to check it out. But then I found it to be softer than I imagined it to be, with a strong FWD bias to its handling. But I always tried to talk my wife into one, still a great car.
My dad wrenched for a Ford rally team in Europe, running escorts. As a young kid I heard all sorts of great stories. Even tried some wussy navigational rallies up here in a Swift GT, and pictured myself in a proper rally car. Still do on occasion, but gravel/fireroads at speed really kill a street car.
Subaru gets my respect for being different, lets hope they stay that way.
My dad wrenched for a Ford rally team in Europe, running escorts. As a young kid I heard all sorts of great stories. Even tried some wussy navigational rallies up here in a Swift GT, and pictured myself in a proper rally car. Still do on occasion, but gravel/fireroads at speed really kill a street car.
Subaru gets my respect for being different, lets hope they stay that way.