DARKMAZ8

Definately wait it out man. There's no point in buying the new one if it's basically just a refresh. Either way, if you decide later that you don't like the new design, you can always grab an 06 and probably wayyy cheaper then now. I really hope it's a 2 door hatch. They would cash in big time if they do it.

Look for a used Mazda b series pick up in a 5 spd. Im sure you can get one for real cheap and they are pretty reliable too.

zoomzoom_8

are the times out for the new sti yet?

GotBass

Kinda looks like it is sucking on a lemon.

BlueEyes

guy, just get a roof rack for the STi. I have yet to encounter an object I can't fasten to a roof!

Ike

STi should be the same but will handle a little better. New WRX should be a little faster and will handle and break better as well as having more lowend/midrange grunt. If you take into account that the Forester XT was able to run a 13.9 1/4 mile with the same engine as the new WRX then it seems logical that the '06 WRX will be slightly faster than that.

Fanman

Definitely a step back for Subie. Dear god that front is ugly now.

Mugatu

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I agree - I'm not diggin that front end at all.

Ike...would you still think this thing looked badass if it were only making 200HP? I think the looks sometimes get blinded by its blazing perfomance numbers.

DreRX8

Love the performance but the styling isn't for me. I'll pass--if I was into those rally cars I'd go for the Evo anyway.

rx8wannahave

It's an improvement (better than the concept...FOR ONCE) but as everyone else is saying...for the love of GOD, that tail is TOO BIG!

If I got a STI I would rip that thing off ASAP!

Well, if I ever move to some place with snow I'd either get the Legacy GT or the new version of the STI....(I just hate the thought of putting a car away for a part of the year)

Ike

Pretty sure I would since I liked the previous gen. Subarus before they had any ***** in the US.

vectorwolf

I think it's nice! But, I'm still on the fence about the whole Alfa-Romeo thing the new Scoobies have (I REALLY don't like it on their SUV...).

KYLiquid

i love the front end. I was considering a STI as an alternative to the 8, I like them but not so much a fan of AWD

playdoh43

looks wierd to me, but it might grow on me. mainly the front... the curves reminds of of the sunfire/firebird/GTO... the previous gen looks pretty good for what it is and better IMO. it went from semi-classy to... rather immature looking. I like the wing all rice stereotypes aside, it looks rather sexy.

MadRonin

I was driving home from the shore on RT95 yesterday and was commenting to my wife that the perfect car to drive on this fucked up highway would be a rally car. :p

What's the suspension like on the STI vs the 8? Is it softer, meaning can it take bumps better? Most road hazards beat the hell out of the 8's stiff suspension and low profile tires. I love PA, but I hate the roads here.

Ike

It has inverted struts with very long travel. It's not exactly a cushy ride but things like potholes and speedbumps probably won't phaze the STi as much as the RX-8.

Steiner

Short of a luxury SUV, I've never been in a vehicle (car or truck) that can take a pothole without punishing your spleen. The STi might be a little better but it's still a stiff ride.

rx8wannahave

Yeah...I'm not sold yet on the open bass mouth either...

It might be a look you have to get use to...not sure...???

Ike

I swear that's part of the appeal of the Impeza and Subaru knows it. Every time there is a redeisgn the guys over at NASIOC are up in arms about how horrible the new ones looks and proclaim how glad they are they have the previous style. Then slowly almost all of them come around and end up liking the looks and often end up buying one. I guess it's sort of like music, there are CDs you can buy and like instantly but often they get boring rather fast. The CDs that I consider my favorites now I wasn't so sure about at first, but after listening to it more I like it better with each listen.

P.S. The new front end is supposed to be paying homage to Subaru's roots as an aircraft manufacturer.

smrx8

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i heard the 2007 sti is suppose to have 2 exhaust outlets is this true ??? any more hp increase?

Dinhx8

the front end pays homage to a plane? I'd say the, ahem, rear Wing does a fine job on its own

i think the new wrx looks pretty cool, still a little out there, but thats just my opinion, the performance of it is always enticing.

MadRonin

My wife has a Honda Element and she does just fine on potholes, but I don't want one. I've been thinking about the STI for a while. I don't want to give up the 8, but if I start my own business, I'm going to need something that can get around in inclimate weather and still have that fun factor. Since a company vehicle would be a write-off (or at least partial) I can get both.

If I do get one, I may have the dealer swap trunk lids between the STI and the WRX with the low profile spoiler. I'm not a big fan of the STI wing, but I may be able to use it as an advertising gimmick. Not sure how, but I'll think of something. :D

RA-Eight

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For performance value, I love this car, and that alone gets me past the exterior design.

VikingDJ

My 04 STi can take bumps a bit better with more control, but it also is much more jarring as well. It feels more solid and less fragile then the RX8 did, but at same time, you hit a bump and form the sound and feel, it makes you think you just bent a rim. Personally I don't like it. This is my daily commuter car, and when these struts go, I'm having cheap Impreza RS struts put on to save money, but make it more friendly.
As for the 06 model. I have to see one in person before passing judgement. They haven't changed the power at all, and handling is a bit better, but only people that go to track and push car to it's absolute limits will even notice the difference. As for the wing, they should make it a delete option. However, the fact that people bitch about it proves the car has reached more of a majority of enthusiasts who don't give a rats *** about it being a rally based car, and only care about it's power. That wing gives it the distinction, and shows it's heritage, but most of us don't care about that, we only see it as ugly and too loud.

m477

Nice pontiac.

Seriously though, it's a nice car... but when does the RWD coupe version come out? :p

canaryrx8

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hard to judge from the pics, I'm sure it's a pretty bitchin' car, would love to see what would happen if they came out with an EVO or WRX coupe, to me the only down side of these cars is their appearance, what's with all the newer model front ends nowadays? It's like every new car has to have this huge out of place hole in the front or something...ugh