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02-06-2012, 01:01 AM | #101 |
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Sound deadening materials were used more in the 2012 Impreza than the previous style. They now added panels in the engine compartment and one on the CVT trans. Wind noise probably has to do with the aerodynamics.
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02-06-2012, 06:22 AM | #102 |
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Are there any lowering springs or suspension mods available for these yet?
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02-06-2012, 07:34 AM | #103 | |
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Have you considered that the majority of your posts are complaints about how your Subaru Impreza is not as good as your previous BMW? Noisy, underpowered, lacking steering feel, you can't override safety features etc. What did you expect when you decided to drive the least expensive Subaru vs your last BMW This would be like me trading in my new Impreza for a Smart car, then complaining about the lack of a rear seat, the noise, the lack of power, etc... Last edited by Zeeper; 02-06-2012 at 07:48 AM. |
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02-06-2012, 06:21 PM | #104 |
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So this going to be the before photos because I am getting the spoiler, front underspoiler, and mesh grill installed this week. I will also be debadging the car. In the spring, it's going to get tinted. Here in Missouri, the front side windows have a limit of 35%, but the rear side and back windows can be anything.
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02-06-2012, 06:28 PM | #105 | |
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Also, I do like the White Satin Pearl, even though I'm not a big white-car person. It looks very snazzy in this car, especially with the dark wheels |
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02-06-2012, 07:57 PM | #106 |
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That first picture is really clear and crisp! BTW you didn't shade out the license plates in the last few pics. Congrats!!
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02-06-2012, 08:23 PM | #107 |
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Ah i love the hatchback style.. but the rear end... ugh i personally dont like it. I wish they had the MY09 rear, with the MY12 front. I think that would look better.
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02-06-2012, 10:22 PM | #108 |
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Thanks That's not my real plate anyways. It's just photoshopped to say, "000 000". I just got lazy and didn't do the rest of the photos I'm going to try and take the "after" pix in the same spot.
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02-06-2012, 10:52 PM | #109 |
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02-06-2012, 11:57 PM | #110 | |
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02-07-2012, 09:24 AM | #111 |
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My wife bought her 2012 Impreza Limited sedan last night!
Dark Gray w/ Black leather interior CVT cold weather package splash guards moonroof auto dimming mirror sill plates rear bumper guard I will be ordering: 2012 Impreza Sport Limited Marine Blue pearl or Obsisian Black Pearl/Dark Gray two-tone w/ Black leather interior CVT cold weather package roof spoiler cross bars Last edited by goob_os101; 02-07-2012 at 09:36 AM. |
02-07-2012, 09:44 AM | #112 | |
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02-07-2012, 10:42 AM | #113 |
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Yes sir, after two special service service program letters, one for the smoking turbo and and one for the variable valve timming. I only have 33k on it too. Its a fun car but it was built cheaply. Shocks are about done, rear motor mount is weak, front sway bushings need to be replaced, car rattles when cold...thew list goes on. Having an impreza will give my driving record time to cool off too..
I was going to go with a 2012 WRX, but the dealer dude was telling me to wait for the 2014-15 WRX to come out. |
02-07-2012, 11:03 AM | #114 |
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torn between these two choices:
Marine Blue Pearl(looks darker in person) Obsidian Black Pearl over Dark Gray two-tone |
02-07-2012, 11:49 AM | #115 |
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^the black will be show dirt easier, the blue will hide the dirt better.
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02-07-2012, 11:54 AM | #116 |
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+1
Black also shows swirl marks easier... Pet peeve of mine! |
02-07-2012, 09:04 PM | #117 |
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Does anyone have the wheel specs on these? any idea what width/offset will work for 17's and 18's? I prefer the stock 17" alloys over the sport limited dark grey wheels, but I'd probably replace either regardless.
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02-07-2012, 09:12 PM | #118 |
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The Sport models have 17"x7" rims with a +48 offset. It also has the same 5x100mm bolt pattern as the WRX.
And I am sadly mistaken for the sound deadening on the Imprezas. I had no idea and was just guessing as this is my first economy car. Am I expecting too much from my Impreza? Probably, but now I'm learning more about this car and finding things I still like about it. Thank god this is only a lease. Last edited by MINIz guy; 02-07-2012 at 09:27 PM. |
02-08-2012, 01:42 PM | #119 |
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Just picked up my Wife's 2012 Impreza Limited at lunch time:
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02-08-2012, 02:14 PM | #120 |
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WOW, that white satin pearl color is awesome! picked up the Silver metallic sport premium 9 days ago and already have 300 miles on it. trying to get up to 1k (break-in period) so i can take it 3hrs away up to tahoe for snowboarding...i like all the colors and would be pleased with any of them, except maybe the sage green..(sorry guys).
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02-08-2012, 02:18 PM | #121 | |
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i was interested in 18's but wanted 225/45' s so ima hold off til i see pics of upgraded wheel setups as people start to upgrade their 2012s |
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02-08-2012, 03:05 PM | #122 | |
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02-08-2012, 03:06 PM | #123 | |
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White is awsome, but only available with Ivory interior...yuck Last edited by goob_os101; 02-08-2012 at 04:00 PM. |
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02-08-2012, 06:01 PM | #124 |
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Sorry, post in error
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02-12-2012, 03:54 PM | #125 |
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Not actually on the car, but I think these would look pretty good!
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