The "My Dealership Told Me" Thread - Page 28

Sub!eDr!ver · 08-13-2007, 04:41 PM

Unless you're saying that all '08 Forester Sports will have the STI components? Well then, why didn't they just call it a Forester tuned by STI?

I didn't check to see if it had any STI springs, suspension bits, seats, guages, Brembo brakes, etc. I don't recall seeing an STI muffler or seats.

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AWDPilot · 08-13-2007, 06:23 PM

The 08 Forrester Sports does have some pseudo STi bits including the lip, spoiler, 17" replica sti wheels (17" versions of the 18s that like the legacy tuned by gets, not sure what other sti model they were actually used on) And also blacked out (sti) head/tail lamps.

It's pretty slick looking, but they shoulda tossed on the sti pink springs on it as well to complete the package outa the box.

Unit 91 · 08-13-2007, 07:24 PM

Right, so it's the '08 Forester Sports. They're STi parts, basically. That's just how the car comes.

Kostamojen · 08-13-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub!eDr!ver

I should have clarified in my earlier post that it was indeed a Forester Sport. The dealer was saying that, having the STI components added onto it was a precursor to a real Forester STI.

Sorry, but the Forester is being redesigned for 2009... That 2008 Forester Sport XT is as close as we are going to get to the Forester STI.

BOY · 08-13-2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kostamojen

Sorry, but the Forester is being redesigned for 2009... That 2008 Forester Sport XT is as close as we are going to get to the Forester STI.

Unless.....

just dreaming

Sub!eDr!ver · 08-13-2007, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unit 91

Right, so it's the '08 Forester Sports. They're STi parts, basically. That's just how the car comes.

But I was sure I saw one or two Forester Sports before that one that did not have the STI parts. Am I just totally in left field here?

Did they make a Forester Sport for '07? If so, that must be what I'm thinking of.

AWDPilot · 08-13-2007, 10:33 PM

Yes, that is what your thinking of

Sub!eDr!ver · 08-13-2007, 10:35 PM

Nevermind. I went to Subaru's website. It's just the difference between the Forester Sports X and XT.

Is it truly "Sports"? Because on the grille, I'm sure it didn't have the trailing 's' (i.e.: "Sport").

kdjstratton · 08-17-2007, 11:22 AM

I know this isn't breaking news, but my dealer told me that the new STI will "definitely be at least 320 hp". Seemed like a statement that strong was post worthy.

grober01 · 08-17-2007, 04:12 PM

Our dealer in Portland Oregon was generally clueless about HP numbers or even estimated delivery schedule (ok so the salesman was new).

Finally got the skinny from his manager to expect the 08 STI to be on lots in Jan.

I test drove the WRX (5 door) but disclosed that I was waiting for the STI. After the sales guy realized it was futile to continue the hard sell on the WRX, he switched to the 2 07 STIs on the lot.

They said that they are actually receiving rebates from Subaru on the 07 STIs to get them sold, but I didn't inquire much re: amounts since I wasn't interested.

BigRed06 · 08-20-2007, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grober01

They said that they are actually receiving rebates from Subaru on the 07 STIs to get them sold, but I didn't inquire much re: amounts since I wasn't interested.

should have asked what his best price was...if the 08 STi comes out and it isn't what you expected, your going to be kicking yourself that you didn't drive a bargain on an 07.

only1agam · 08-20-2007, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRed06

should have asked what his best price was...if the 08 STi comes out and it isn't what you expected, your going to be kicking yourself that you didn't drive a bargain on an 07.

honestly, the wait will be worth it

SoDealer · 08-20-2007, 11:55 AM

There's no rebate on 07 STIs lol... in fact... the pipeline on 07's will be drying up as they have all been produced and what's on the ground is pretty much what's left. There are a handful that will be used for sold orders.

grober01 · 08-20-2007, 03:55 PM

Yeah - I should have pressed him for details on the 07 rebates. He's wanting me to go for a spin in the 07, so I might take him up on it if for nothing else, to compare models (have never driven an STI before).

They currently have 2 on the lot, and are pushing the story about them being worth $$ if the 08s are not popular.

I got the feeling they were nervous and anxious to unload them.

BigRed06 · 08-20-2007, 09:21 PM

I would have to agree with the dealer on this one beause even though the performance might not be as good on the 07's as the 08's, the 08's are an ugly design, plus I don't know how they will pull of an STi sedan with that hideous saturn frame.

If I had the extra $ laying around, I would run to a stealership and buy an 07 STi..

Personal preference though once again..you might LIKE that new model, I dont know..

enXiks · 08-20-2007, 09:30 PM

So when will someone say, "my dealer told me the Legacy STI is coming 2009/2010" ? :P

I wish.

Kostamojen · 08-20-2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRed06

plus I don't know how they will pull of an STi sedan with that hideous saturn frame.

Sub!eDr!ver · 08-20-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRed06

I would have to agree with the dealer on this one beause even though the performance might not be as good on the 07's as the 08's, the 08's are an ugly design, plus I don't know how they will pull of an STi sedan with that hideous saturn frame.

If I had the extra $ laying around, I would run to a stealership and buy an 07 STi..

Personal preference though once again..you might LIKE that new model, I dont know..

Huh? Saturn frame? Where'd that come from?
STI sedan? Not happening for '08. I guess you haven't been paying attention lately.

phoenix96 · 08-20-2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRed06

plus I don't know how they will pull of an STi sedan with that hideous saturn frame.

I know Kostamojen already posted it, but....really, nothing says it better than this:

ultramagnus · 08-20-2007, 11:36 PM

i swear that pic will never grow old

BigRed06 · 08-21-2007, 10:43 AM

I know they are going to make a hatchback 5 door (yes I have been paying attention). I was saying that in regard if they were gonna TRY and make a sedan version for 08; I guess its a 99% no at this point.

Calamity Jesus · 08-21-2007, 11:20 AM

If there's enough demand, they might make one. Nobody knows right now.

jo151 · 08-23-2007, 12:54 AM

don't know if this has been posted before......

Most of this is 2nd hand information but here it goes...

I heard from a friend who sells Subarus that the STi will come in a "base" model, a limited, and a limited with navigation. The interior carpet this time will be black or grey, as well as the inserts in the doors. However, he did say the seats will remain with the blue and black color scheme. The guy he got this information from is a Subaru exec who has actually driven the mule we've all seen before. My friend also mentioned that the horsepower figure isn't set in stone. According to this Subaru exec, they are awaiting Mitsubishi's horsepower rating before releasing their own. He said that they are aiming for 15 horsepower over what the Evolution has.

On a side note the Subaru exec mentioned that the mule he drove had close to 400 horsepower and was "nasty". However, he mentioned that the STi will probably not make that much power in the production form. I think this is pretty credible info because my friend had early info on the new WRX that turned out to be correct...enjoy!

Sub!eDr!ver · 08-23-2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jo151

On a side note the Subaru exec mentioned that the mule he drove had close to 400 horsepower and was "nasty". I think this is pretty credible info because my friend had early info on the new WRX that turned out to be correct...enjoy!

I'll take that 400 hp in my Legacy!

Nawambo · 08-23-2007, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub!eDr!ver

I'll take that 400 hp in my Legacy!

Exactly, our own little RS4 fighter!

08-20-2007, 03:55 PM	#689
grober01 Scooby Newbie Member#: 150990 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle: 2008 STI AW	07 STI rebates Yeah - I should have pressed him for details on the 07 rebates. He's wanting me to go for a spin in the 07, so I might take him up on it if for nothing else, to compare models (have never driven an STI before). They currently have 2 on the lot, and are pushing the story about them being worth $$ if the 08s are not popular. I got the feeling they were nervous and anxious to unload them.

08-23-2007, 12:54 AM	#698
jo151 Scooby Newbie Member#: 86152 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Granby, CT Vehicle: 08 Evo X MR Stg 1 04 STi, 06 WRX (Sold)	don't know if this has been posted before...... Most of this is 2nd hand information but here it goes... I heard from a friend who sells Subarus that the STi will come in a "base" model, a limited, and a limited with navigation. The interior carpet this time will be black or grey, as well as the inserts in the doors. However, he did say the seats will remain with the blue and black color scheme. The guy he got this information from is a Subaru exec who has actually driven the mule we've all seen before. My friend also mentioned that the horsepower figure isn't set in stone. According to this Subaru exec, they are awaiting Mitsubishi's horsepower rating before releasing their own. He said that they are aiming for 15 horsepower over what the Evolution has. On a side note the Subaru exec mentioned that the mule he drove had close to 400 horsepower and was "nasty". However, he mentioned that the STi will probably not make that much power in the production form. I think this is pretty credible info because my friend had early info on the new WRX that turned out to be correct...enjoy! Last edited by jo151; 08-23-2007 at 01:35 AM.

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08-13-2007, 04:41 PM	#676
Sub!eDr!ver Scooby Newbie Member#: 88924 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Vehicle: 2007 Tribeca Limited 05 LGT (98 LGT, 88 Justy)	Unless you're saying that all '08 Forester Sports will have the STI components? Well then, why didn't they just call it a Forester tuned by STI? I didn't check to see if it had any STI springs, suspension bits, seats, guages, Brembo brakes, etc. I don't recall seeing an STI muffler or seats. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

08-13-2007, 06:23 PM	#677
AWDPilot Scooby Guru Member#: 25058 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Shrewsbury, MA Vehicle: 2013 Legacy 2.5i #8 '07 Miata PRHT	The 08 Forrester Sports does have some pseudo STi bits including the lip, spoiler, 17" replica sti wheels (17" versions of the 18s that like the legacy tuned by gets, not sure what other sti model they were actually used on) And also blacked out (sti) head/tail lamps. It's pretty slick looking, but they shoulda tossed on the sti pink springs on it as well to complete the package outa the box.

08-13-2007, 07:24 PM	#678
Unit 91 Scooby Specialist Member#: 15810 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ride the Revolution™ Vehicle: 2007 Mazda Fastar 2009 Legacy	Right, so it's the '08 Forester Sports. They're STi parts, basically. That's just how the car comes.

08-13-2007, 10:33 PM	#682
AWDPilot Scooby Guru Member#: 25058 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Shrewsbury, MA Vehicle: 2013 Legacy 2.5i #8 '07 Miata PRHT	Yes, that is what your thinking of

08-13-2007, 10:35 PM	#683
Sub!eDr!ver Scooby Newbie Member#: 88924 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Vehicle: 2007 Tribeca Limited 05 LGT (98 LGT, 88 Justy)	Nevermind. I went to Subaru's website. It's just the difference between the Forester Sports X and XT. Is it truly "Sports"? Because on the grille, I'm sure it didn't have the trailing 's' (i.e.: "Sport").

08-17-2007, 11:22 AM	#684
kdjstratton Scooby Newbie Member#: 144681 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: DC Vehicle: 2007 Outback 2.5i 1996 Acura Integra RS	I know this isn't breaking news, but my dealer told me that the new STI will "definitely be at least 320 hp". Seemed like a statement that strong was post worthy.

08-17-2007, 04:12 PM	#685
grober01 Scooby Newbie Member#: 150990 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle: 2008 STI AW	Our dealer in Portland Oregon was generally clueless about HP numbers or even estimated delivery schedule (ok so the salesman was new). Finally got the skinny from his manager to expect the 08 STI to be on lots in Jan. I test drove the WRX (5 door) but disclosed that I was waiting for the STI. After the sales guy realized it was futile to continue the hard sell on the WRX, he switched to the 2 07 STIs on the lot. They said that they are actually receiving rebates from Subaru on the 07 STIs to get them sold, but I didn't inquire much re: amounts since I wasn't interested.

08-20-2007, 11:55 AM	#688
SoDealer Scooby Specialist Member#: 67960 Join Date: Aug 2004	There's no rebate on 07 STIs lol... in fact... the pipeline on 07's will be drying up as they have all been produced and what's on the ground is pretty much what's left. There are a handful that will be used for sold orders.

08-20-2007, 09:21 PM	#690
BigRed06 Scooby Specialist Member#: 154561 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA & Chico, CA Vehicle: 2006 cougar magnet, my dad is my wingman	I would have to agree with the dealer on this one beause even though the performance might not be as good on the 07's as the 08's, the 08's are an ugly design, plus I don't know how they will pull of an STi sedan with that hideous saturn frame. If I had the extra $ laying around, I would run to a stealership and buy an 07 STi.. Personal preference though once again..you might LIKE that new model, I dont know..

08-20-2007, 09:30 PM	#691
enXiks Scooby Specialist Member#: 69363 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: West Covina, CA Vehicle: 2004 WRX	So when will someone say, "my dealer told me the Legacy STI is coming 2009/2010" ? :P I wish.

08-20-2007, 11:36 PM	#695
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08-21-2007, 10:43 AM	#696
BigRed06 Scooby Specialist Member#: 154561 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA & Chico, CA Vehicle: 2006 cougar magnet, my dad is my wingman	I know they are going to make a hatchback 5 door (yes I have been paying attention). I was saying that in regard if they were gonna TRY and make a sedan version for 08; I guess its a 99% no at this point.

08-21-2007, 11:20 AM	#697
Calamity Jesus Scooby Guru Member#: 44501 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: in a minefield of caddishness. Vehicle: 1984 "Skeletor from "He-Man"	If there's enough demand, they might make one. Nobody knows right now.