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03-22-2013, 12:23 PM | #1551 | |
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Me, I'm 34 and my wife and I have no intention of ever having kids so we're enjoying bombing around in a very useful and utilitarian, AWD hatch. As for the track? I won't track it until it's out of warranty for sure and after some training courses. As for the "wasted potential" of not tracking it regularly? I call BS - I'm not driving a Radical SR8 or a GT2 here, it's a tarted up econobox with some go-fast bits, a nice suspension, and a 6-speed gearbox. There's an everyday difference between this and the WRX that I enjoy, regardless of what people think about track potential.
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03-22-2013, 12:24 PM | #1552 |
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Being a first time Subaru owner with a 2012 Impreza Sport, I am liking the new look of the 14 Forester and the styling direction Subaru is moving towards and I think the next gen WRX will not disappoint (at least in my eyes).
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03-22-2013, 12:26 PM | #1553 | |
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03-22-2013, 01:02 PM | #1554 | |
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I'm 25. It's got nothing to do with the "Boy Racer" image or the fact I'm getting old. I don't see the point of having the ability to go 0-60 in 5 seconds when I never use it. I never use the ability to stop with the brakes (though panic stops are excluded). I never use the ability to exploit the suspension, the 6-speed etc. They are literally a penalty. They cause my lower mpgs. Period. Why buy a GT2 that does 200mph if you never go beyond the speed limit? Why buy a GT2 that never sees a race-track like it's designed, and it's only driven around town. Sure, a 1st/2nd gear pull here and there, but that's it. Zero Utility? it's an AWD sedan with 300hp. That's the whole point of the car. If you're referring to hauling home a couch or something, then you're not going to find anything that fits that catagory. Yes mpg sucks but it's an ancient engine and the driveline is outdated. Effective, but old. I never said a WRX was "wasted potential", but something like the STi is. Do you have a WRX or an STi? You say WRX, but you mention 6-speed. THe WRX is a great car, the STi is great fun. The problem is you never exploit the advantages of the STi over the WRX (now especialy given they're running teh same damn power) unless you track that car. Even then you have to be a good enough driver to exploit the two. If you're a ****ty driver it doesn't mean **** that you have an STi. My first time out at autocross I got killed by a Mini (not even an S). Fastest time was an EVO IX MR and he was like 8 seconds faster than me. Only gripe I have about modern cars is I think they're too safe, I don't like all the safety regulations ruining the style/weight of modern cars. |
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03-22-2013, 01:47 PM | #1555 |
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Lol, u did it again....got my hopes up
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03-22-2013, 02:05 PM | #1556 | |
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I vote that if you want power AND utility AND improved gas mileage, get the WRX sedan or hatch. If you want Subaru's flagship of power and AWD performance, I think utility and mileage can be sacrificed for that cause. The other vehicles in the fleet are pulling enough weight now in getting better MPG that the STI can continue to slack a little for those of us that want something that handles close to a BRZ, but moves like an STI should: All-weather confidence and power to plow through. There are those that want STI-power, performance and technology, but still want the utility and better gas mileage... To me, THAT'S the dream and not a compromise. Again, get the WRX for one purpose and the STI should be a whole other ball game. No utility and comfort for you! |
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03-22-2013, 02:26 PM | #1557 | ||
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Everyone that wants to go ahead and waste time typing about ringlands and so forth, go ahead. You are in the minority. Just saw a new claim from Subaru. That "96% of all Subaru's sold in the last 10 years are still on the road" advertising? That claim just went to 12 years. Unless it was a typo. If it is, then it is a typo all 630ish dealers will have. Quote:
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03-22-2013, 04:20 PM | #1558 | |
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The only thing I want out of my next car as I'm getting older (43 this year) is the same functionality or more than my 08 STI along with more refinement, tech and speed. Yes I have a stage 1 STI and it's not fast enough. And no I don't track it/race it. As to the practicality you don't always want to haul a couch or sheet goods, sometimes you have something 4-5 feet long and 2-3' tall/wide. Guess what it doesn't fit in a sedan but it does a hatch. I just did this a month ago hauling acoustical insulation for my home theater. Give me a Legacy wagon STI with Twin-Turbo boxer 6, 450hp and a quality interior and I'd be set. Last edited by design1stcode2nd; 03-22-2013 at 07:45 PM. Reason: Typo |
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03-22-2013, 04:31 PM | #1559 |
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03-22-2013, 09:36 PM | #1560 |
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I think that Subaru needs to "WOW" us, the enthusiasts, or the WRX/STI will have a really tough row to hoe. And yes, I am old enough to say that. Without a 2002 type release, as a separate car line the WRX/STI won't survive. There are just to many new cars that can challenge or beat the WRX/STI in almost every category, except maybe AWD.
Have they really announced a Concept performance unveiling. Is there any real chance it is the next WRX/STI? |
03-22-2013, 10:18 PM | #1561 |
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Old man you speak for me from now on..lol
Too many good cars out right now, that do a good job but lack AWD. If you're like me and you live in a region that its not entirely a must, then a Golf R or Focus ST is looking pretty good right about now; much less by 2015 when the Focus RS and next Golf R should arrive. |
03-22-2013, 11:17 PM | #1562 |
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Yep, lots of cars are very interesting. I have had my eyes on the Fiesta ST and the BRZ if they can up more hp without a turbo. I have a checkered past with hatchbacks going back to a 1972 Pinto 3 door Station wagon. I appreciate the utility, but don't need it anymore. This is a new car, a new car line for Subaru. Why follow an old formula.They have multiple utility vehicles and one absolutely non utility car. Personally, I think the BRZ could very well disappear if they do the WRX/STI right. Although a money maker, it is a Toyota and Subaru could blow it out of the water with the right car.
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03-23-2013, 04:41 AM | #1563 | |
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03-23-2013, 09:33 AM | #1564 | |
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I tried to make a point a while ago stating that for the same or less money there are better options out there in regards to performance, quality and bang for the buck than the STI and even the WRX. Unfortunately none of those competitors save for the Golf R are AWD ( I don't count the ralliart as a competitor) if that is what you prefer. If TRD or STi start producing more options for the toyobaru then I don't see a point in ever buying a wrx/sti for track use anymore. For 33-35k MSRP you should be getting a far better quality performance vehicle than what they currently offer. Obviously some people will disagree but anyone with a truly unbiased opinion wouldn't. Subaru needs to seriously update the designs and hire a few engineers that know how to design a car that meets all the regulations they have to meet while improving in major areas of the cars. I would love to buy a STI to be honest, but it would need to fit most of a criteria I think would make it worth trading in my WRX for. If they cannot produce something to that effect then I will just mod my car to my liking (includes a custom 6 speed in the future) and it will be my last Subaru. Currently the WRX fits all my needs and has few of the things I wanted but if I was going to buy for the purpose of a more track minded car the following list is what I would like to see and would want. The Criteria I mentioned is this: The car cannot weigh anymore than 3200 lbs fully loaded (My stock base WRX weighs this much). I would love to see the STI closer to 3000 lbs stock but that would put its base price closer to 40k. There are many ways to reduce weight, I wont go into detail except mention size, design and construction materials. The quality of the interior (nicer materials, styling, add recaros/get rid of the fat boy seats and better fit/finish). Higher quality paint job (currently way too thin and chips easily). Tune out the understeer through the suspension a bit from the factory. Brakes that are more fade resistant (as much as people fap to brembos the majority of said peope don't realize that they don't help you stop any quicker on the street and do not help at all in autox, they still are coupled with crap pads, rotors, lines and a firewall flex to creep anyone out in the middle of a panic stop anyways, those other parts are what needs improving to reduce the brake fade issue). Make ring land issues a thing of the past (they could have solved this with forged pistons in the EJ25 from the beginning). Possibly design a replacement for the current 6 speed that is a slight improvement or similar while being a little lighter. Legacy Spec B gearing and incorporating a DCCD that has a 35F/65R torque split again (best DCCD imo due to how much more rotation you could get out of the car) would be optimal. Ditch the 4 and 5 doors for 2 and 3 door models, 3 door hatch and 2 door fast back. A vehicle designed to be competitive in WRC will not be competitive with heavy body styles versus the lightweight 2 and 3 door models running today. A dedicated performance car should be designed like one and not like some tarted up econobox. If you want utility buy something else. Improve the MPGs a bit to 23c/28hw and you got me hooked. If they did anything remotely close to this the WRX/STI would dominate the market again for performance cars under 30k and 40k. Flame suit on, but you all can tell this is just wishful thinking. At 35k if the car came with all of this and didn't look like a bag of asses I would be the first to make an order rather than build my car to meet my standards in what I would want in an affordable AWD performance car. Last edited by Lrn2Corner; 03-23-2013 at 02:46 PM. |
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03-23-2013, 09:50 AM | #1565 |
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03-23-2013, 10:02 AM | #1566 |
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if the WRX/STI arent the dominate performance car in that price range, what is?
mustang gt? 370z? neither available in awd so their market is limited. |
03-23-2013, 10:06 AM | #1567 |
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Doesn't matter if it is or isn't, I think that he's right. Of course some will disagree, and want a car that remains cheap in cost and goes about this by cutting cost in every which way. I liked my 06 STI but not enough for me to be blinded to you obvious; Subaru needs to do better.
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03-23-2013, 10:08 AM | #1568 |
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03-23-2013, 10:49 AM | #1569 |
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Not everyone needs AWD, or an all out performance car. They might have the fastest 0-60 but that isn't everything. Don't get me wrong though, I hope I love the next WRX.
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03-23-2013, 10:49 AM | #1570 |
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Actually I think the Subaru is in the limited market with its AWD. When the WRX was introduced it would kick ass in the "pocket rocket" class despite its AWD, not because of it. It had its AWD Rally winning roots to draw on. Kind of hard to do that now. Sure they can point to their US dominance, but that is not the world stage and they haven't really shown much in World Rallycross.
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03-23-2013, 11:19 AM | #1571 |
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I really think the Golf R should be the standard for fit, finish and quality for Subaru to march toward. They have the performance part down. They have the reliability down. They just need to up their game in the refinement category.
I think the pricing will stay the same, but you can simply forget ever seeing a 2 or 3 door only WRX and STI. People want the practicality and do anything nature of these 4 and 5 door bodies. It is a livable performance car, that makes sense to many demographics. Making it only a 2 or 3 door is just marketing stupidity for Subaru. If you have some psychological need for a 2 door and for some reason you hate 4 doors I cannot help you. |
03-23-2013, 11:19 AM | #1572 |
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This is the case with me. I don't need AWD or an all out performance car. Besides, the class of car is already being dominated by cars that cost 3 to 4 times more than even the STI; Subaru can't compete with that, therefore they need to focus on competition in this current class.
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03-23-2013, 11:23 AM | #1573 | ||
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But he said "bang for your buck" which encompasses everything. At that price range, I can't think of anything else that gives you EVERYTHING a WRX/STI does. EVO doesn't even really do it since there is no hatch version. Is there something faster? Yes. Something that handles better? Yes. Something with AWD? Yes. Something cheaper? Yes. Something with better interior? Yes. Something that gives you ALL of that in one package? No. |
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03-23-2013, 11:33 AM | #1574 | |
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03-23-2013, 12:10 PM | #1575 | |
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