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Old 03-27-2007, 10:49 AM   #26
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... Except this car in no way competes w/ the Evolution... but hey, nice try.
the point is its supposed to evox/lancer ralliart whichever. this thing is indeed hidious, the majority of people like mitsu's effort and the fact that they are making the rally art to compete with the wrx
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Old 03-27-2007, 10:54 AM   #27
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the point is its supposed to evox/lancer ralliart whichever. this thing is indeed hidious, the majority of people like mitsu's effort and the fact that they are making the rally art to compete with the wrx
There you go Totally agree... except I think I like the styling of the new Lancer even less than this thing. Like I said, I'm holding out for the sedan / actual thing before I pass total judgement.
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Old 03-27-2007, 10:56 AM   #28
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I'm gonna say some stuff.

Did they take a car and dip it in plastic parts?

Why did they make a Mazda 3 hump a Tribecca?

Who moves BACKWARDS with brakes?

That muffler is on the wrong side.
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:01 AM   #29
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That muffler is on the wrong side.
I was going to say something about that too... but then I remembered the heavily camo'd test mule had the muffler on that side:
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:02 AM   #30
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+1 for hatch backs.. but I keep singing the "VROOM VROOM" jingle in my head Also, I do spy a Chrysler Sebring grill and badging. Whuuut?
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:03 AM   #31
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I think it looks like a Toyota Matrix...(Toyota/Subaru common platform?)
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:03 AM   #32
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Screwbaru does it again....
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:09 AM   #33
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This:




is a hot hatch.

This:




is also a hot hatch.


THAT...........



is not a hot hatch.
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:10 AM   #34
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shouldn't the muffler not be that close to the gas tank?
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:16 AM   #35
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this photochop at least brings some muscle to the front end. with all that nasty chrome it reminded me of a chrysler front end. the rear end reminds me of the lexus rx hatches...


as for the sti, if it looks like this i'll be pretty happy except for that bar going down the middle of the lower fascia. but that doesn't mean i'll be giving up my 04 especially not for an 08.
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:17 AM   #36
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best post ever.
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:18 AM   #37
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its explianed in the FAQ thread, the exhaust actually is on the opposite side i think the muffler is rotated or something hell i dunno, my feelings are hurt
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:21 AM   #38
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Yeah, looks like a Mazda 3 to me. It has no appeal whatsoever. Plastic in the engine compartment doesn't bother me. plastic manifolds don't heat soak like metal and they're lighter. Likely those plastic parts save 20-30 lbs of weight too. As someone else said, not having fender flares makes it look pretty wimpy.

It's the same kind of mistake Honda made with the 01 EP3 civic hatch.
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:35 AM   #39
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The 10th gen Evo and STi are dead to me. They're both going in directions I don't like.
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:37 AM   #40
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The 10th gen Evo and STi are dead to me. They're both going in directions I don't like.
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:37 AM   #41
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speaking of hot hatches, i know this never came out, but it looks like a 2door versa. WHY cant we get a 2 door hatch!!!!!! Seriously the 08 is nothing different, i dont see me getting rid of my bugeye anytime soon
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:44 AM   #42
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^ Noice... I'll one up you tho:

Astra VXR:


We get the Astra as a Saturn in 2008. If we get a Redline w/ a 6MT and the Turbocharged 4, I've got my next commuter.

God I love Opel / Vauxhalls

EDIT: Here's your link for the base model 2008 Astra 3 and 5 doors: http://www.saturn.com/saturn/vehicle...cles/index.jsp

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Old 03-27-2007, 11:46 AM   #43
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^ Noice... I'll one up you tho:

Astra VXR:


We get the Astra as a Saturn in 2008. If we get a Redline w/ a 6MT and the Turbocharged 4, I've got my next commuter.

God I love Opel / Vauxhalls
you know what i think me and you will be on the saturn forums together,lol.
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:48 AM   #44
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I like that Renault Clio thing with the V6 in the backseat. Europe has all the cool hatches.

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Old 03-27-2007, 11:57 AM   #45
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i was contemplating moving to italy next year, the cars are swaying me
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Old 03-27-2007, 12:21 PM   #46
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So beautiful I'm willing to overlook the gutless powerplant and wrong-wheel drive.
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Old 03-27-2007, 12:26 PM   #47
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It's a good thing Subaru ignored all the styling from those ugly hatches and went with something lovely like this Kia.

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Old 03-27-2007, 12:28 PM   #48
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The overall lines of the body are actually totally hot.

The main ugliness is the front end, but knowing Subaru, they'll keep that for two years, then facelift it so that it is even more ugly, then facelift it again so it looks totally cool, and Americans will decide the ugliest one is the best.

Nevermind the dinky intercooler, plastic manifold, and generally strange underhood design, have you heard about the freaking exhaust? Crap about the pipe coming up the driver's side, then crossing over right behind the rear axle, with the tip comign out at a right angle from that, or some ****? Ouch that is going to hurt.

Though it sounds like the STI will be very different. That's what I am waiting for anyway.
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Old 03-27-2007, 12:37 PM   #49
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BMW 1series had sex with Mazda 3
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Old 03-27-2007, 12:59 PM   #50
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We get the Astra as a Saturn in 2008. If we get a Redline w/ a 6MT and the Turbocharged 4, I've got my next commuter.

God I love Opel / Vauxhalls

EDIT: Here's your link for the base model 2008 Astra 3 and 5 doors: http://www.saturn.com/saturn/vehicle...cles/index.jsp
i talked to a saturn rep. comes with a 1.8 ecotec. ill wait for the redline,lol
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