So pathetic when a troll starts whining because they're getting what they dished out. You made a comment that "people actually use them as such", implying that current Mazda's don't see track use. I pointed out how rediculous the statement is by using the model that's only in its second year, not even the Miata. You still haven't managed to come up with any evidence that Joe Subaru Owner uses the car like a sportscar, instead of rolling up to Civics at stoplights and being like, "Ooooo, yeah. Look at them checking out my big, gaudy wing."

Have you ever been to a family gathering where there's that 13 year old relative who's going through the phase where they roll their eyes at everything anybody says? What, you thought it looked sophisticated and cool, so you do it at the end of every paragraph?

 

ooh, someone just got grilled

 

I gave you 15,000 threads that at least in some way relate to autosports that Subaru owners participate in. I'm not doing the work for you and I'm not going to help cure you of your ignorance. If you want to think that Subaru owners just go around stoplight racing Civics I can live with that, you're not worth any more of my time to prove otherwise.

 

STi vs. civic...that's got to be the most logical match up ever.

 

So, who won?

 

i doubt they remember, you brought back a thread thats over half a year old, good job.

 

oh, only half a year sorry. I'll do better next time

 

Wrong one noober!

 

yeah, you could do better, lets see some threads from '03

 

There are some popping up from '02. You guys have gone mad.

 

You guys? It's all DARKMAZ8

 

Thanks Captain Obvious.

 

Miss something?

 

lol whats up with all these threads popping up?

 

just some crazy man on a thread digging rampage(darkmazman or whatever)

 

nope

 

ttttt

 

Imagine what Subaru could do if they did have a dedicated Sport Chassis. Not to put down the WRX or STi, but they are big 4 door rally cars. Imagine a 2 door, 2 seater, meh even a 4 seater with the thinking of a base RX-8. I believe Subaru has the engine (is reliability a problem? I have a neighbor who blew his engine, but he doesn't really break them in), a nice AWD, good breaks, etc... but just not the perfect chassis. I know they can build an awesome awesome dedicated sports car.
I bought the 8 because I feel it was the best bang for the buck in the price range. It had everything I needed in a car(I don't need a big trunk yet, plus I also have a wagon). The STi was out of my price range. Didn't like the WRX due to cheap interior and I would feel small just due to the STi.

 

This is the fun behind buying and owning different cars. I got RX8 first. Loved the car, felt it was underpowered, and after I had a new daily driver, it didn't serve the purpose of a fun weekend/summer car, so I switched to S2000. STI is my daily, and I totally understand everything you are criticizing car for. The shifting is nothy, it rattles, and feels cheap. You can't drive an STI and feel like you are driving a $30k car. All the money is into performance, not refinement and feel. This is where the STI takes criticism. For the price people pay, they expect it to feel like a $30k+ car. The Impreza is an economy car, and this is a hopped version of it. It simply is not a refined, classy automobile. The RX8 feels like an expensive car. I truly miss mine, but I couldn't get over the annoying issues, and constant visits to dealer, which is one of the reasons why I parted with it. My guess is that you will buy an RX8, things will begin to bother you, and in another year or two you'll be looking elsewhere. Go for it. Eventually the right car will come your way.

 

ttt

 

Ya I love the car too. Feel it is underpowered with bad fuel mileage. I have a daily driver to get to work and back, but i just can't wait to drive the 8. I wish I could afford 2 nice cars like that.
As for annoying issues, constant visits to the dealership... I suppose I would get annoyed too... but maybe you just got a lemon? i guess I'll see