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Old 04-03-2018, 10:51 AM   #1651
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You wanna take a limited, numbered(only 2nd time Subaru has done this) car and do that to it. That's part of what makes this car.


I know. I know. Personal preference crap.


#/499 now. 1 is dead to us.
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Old 04-03-2018, 11:11 AM   #1652
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#/499 now. 1 is dead to us.

Oh. I am sure there will be many modified. Sure. It's their car and they can do what they want. I just think it messes with perceived value. I certainly wouldn't buy a modified one. There is only one modified Subaru in the U.S. that I would want even though I was/am that it was modified. That would be Mr. Heuberger's 22B.
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Old 04-03-2018, 11:14 AM   #1653
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#/499 now. 1 is dead to us.
trust me, anything I do to the car can and will be easily reversed back to stock form or I wouldn't even consider it. my local body shop is painting a new OEM wingless trunk lid for me. the RA winged trunk will be wrapped in a quilt and put in my dark, dry attic for the next owner.
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Old 04-03-2018, 01:53 PM   #1654
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what color did you get? i'm concerned about the goofy factor. i still haven't seen one in-person. Ramsey Subaru has a white one right now, i'm going to try and go look at it in-person tomorrow if they still have it. I have another 3-4 weeks to wait for mine (black). I've pretty much resigned myself to de-badging and de-winging it to lose some of the goof. how are the red accents on the grill and rear bumper applied? are they something that could be easily removed and then reapplied at a later point?
I got WRB. I'm not in my 20's any longer so I was also concerned about the appearance. Arguing that the wing on the RA is worse than the standard STI wing is illogical. I have 2 STI's sitting beside each other in the garage and both appear equally absurd.

The stripes are subtle. I wouldn't consider them a removal and replacement item though.

The black definitely looks more understated. If the appearance is a big concern, I'd just get a wingless STI and be happy. Besides, my definition of a goofy looking car is likely to be different than someone else's. You'd have to check it out in person to see what you can tolerate.
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Old 04-03-2018, 02:06 PM   #1655
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I got WRB. I'm not in my 20's any longer so I was also concerned about the appearance. Arguing that the wing on the RA is worse than the standard STI wing is illogical. I have 2 STI's sitting beside each other in the garage and both appear equally absurd.

The stripes are subtle. I wouldn't consider them a removal and replacement item though.

The black definitely looks more understated. If the appearance is a big concern, I'd just get a wingless STI and be happy. Besides, my definition of a goofy looking car is likely to be different than someone else's. You'd have to check it out in person to see what you can tolerate.
Exactly. To me, they are traditional characteristics of that car. It's part of what makes it what it is.
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Old 04-03-2018, 04:52 PM   #1656
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My RA on the truck coming in tonight. Hype.

Dealer has a tS sitting in the show room too. Meh no turbo.

EDIT: 10 minutes after I left the truck showed up.

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Old 04-03-2018, 06:33 PM   #1657
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I bought the car 90% for it's improved handling and weight loss and how that will translate to the track. Then there was 5% for the number plaque and 5% for the stronger engine that will hold up to all the tracking I will be doing.

Also, in response to Mr.BreakIt, the suspension and handling is a HUGE improvement over my 15 Launch Edition, and that just based off the noticeable difference in the curvy forest roads I've been driving through. I'm really excited to feel the difference on the track.
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Old 04-03-2018, 07:09 PM   #1658
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Picked mine up last Friday in Mechanicsburg, PA. Number 157. Paid MSRP, refused to pay any more. All the dealers I spoke to did not add any markups. There were 4 dealers in my general vicinity that were getting one.

Comparing it to the `15 Launch Edition I had, there aren't much differences aside from aesthetics. I don't know if it's the placebo effect, but the ride doesn't seem to be as harsh or jarring as the '15. As for handling, mere mortals like myself won't/shouldn't be able to tell the difference on public roads. Aside from the pretty yellow shocks, I doubt anyone would legitimately be able to tell a difference without severely thrashing it on the track or autocross.

I really haven't driven it much to tell the difference with 3rd gear, but easily rolling on it in while on a 35 mph cruise seems to be slightly more responsive. I don't see much difference, if any, but I've only put 40 miles on it so far.

I can't tell much difference in the exhaust note. In fact my wife's stock `13 STI seems to be just as loud. Since it was billed as "freer flowing", I was expecting this to translate into louder. I can't say that I'm disappointed that it's quiet. I already have another loud car the wife isn't fond of.

I have a hard time expressing how the brakes feel, but it's as if they're more responsive than the `15. Again, I could just be jaded since it's a new car and I'm more sensitive to these things. Not that this would be any different than any other `18 STI, but it's something I observed.

Ok, here's some Q&A

If the differences aren't that significant, why did you buy it?
Easy. Because I wanted it.

Is it just as goofy looking in person?
Yep. But I also remember how edgy the '04 STi's were when they were released.

Would it make an acceptable daily driver?
Probably not considering a WRX Premium would be better suited for this. My wife had a '16 WRX and the ride was phenomenal compared to this. With that car, I never felt the FA was short on power, in fact, I thought it felt more responsive on the low end

How did you overcome logic to make a decision that makes no fiscal sense?
Refer to answer 1. As car enthusiasts, we sometimes make decisions based on emotion. Otherwise we'd all be driving Corollas.

Why are you telling us things we already know?
I just wanted to give some first hand experience / observations. If it gives others the ability to say, "Told you so. It's not worth it.", oh well.

Overall, I'm happy with it which may not mean much since I'm basing this on 3 days of ownership. I can say confidently that it will stay stock and be a fair weather car.
Seems like a well thought out and nicely worded first impression review. However, I honestly can't believe any of it. Was your Launch edition maybe modded? I've owned an STI in every model year and only one was modded, the modded one was a beast compared to the stock versions of the others years. Going directly from a stock 15 STI limited to the RA was such a seriously noticeable difference to me in many ways. Like, night and day. This is just gentle driving during the break in but the retune, 3rd gear, and suspension mods make the car feel so different than my 15.

I'm guessing you at least had an AP and some springs or something on your old car otherwise I'm really surprised. But it is your opinion and you have a right to it but wow. Hands down the best "stock version" driving experience I have had early on in my first impressions.

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I bought the car 90% for it's improved handling and weight loss and how that will translate to the track. Then there was 5% for the number plaque and 5% for the stronger engine that will hold up to all the tracking I will be doing.

Also, in response to Mr.BreakIt, the suspension and handling is a HUGE improvement over my 15 Launch Edition, and that just based off the noticeable difference in the curvy forest roads I've been driving through. I'm really excited to feel the difference on the track.
Yes exactly? Maybe he has it in intelligent mode or something? lol

And as for the looks. I have gotten nothing but compliments, even from my truck/muscle friends. I do think it looks better in person. Got a thumbs up from a GTR today at a stop light.

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Old 04-03-2018, 07:27 PM   #1659
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My RA on the truck coming in tonight. Hype.

Dealer has a tS sitting in the show room too. Meh no turbo.

EDIT: 10 minutes after I left the truck showed up.
Go back! lol.
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Old 04-03-2018, 07:57 PM   #1660
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My pick up is scheduled Friday afternoon!!!

needless to say I will leave work after lunch !!!

Bye Bye Boss!
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Old 04-03-2018, 08:22 PM   #1661
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Go back! lol.
they said in a few hours, they are prepping it, good thing I went and told them not to drill holes for my front plate today. Gonna make them give me free rain deflectors and a car cover if I can. They ****in better I gave em a 1k deposit a year ago.

Pictures will be up in 2-3 hours. Its black BTW.

At 1k miles I'm gonna find a 2018 base STi and we gonna do some dyno's to finally see if I got ripped off of my 5 extra horsepower.
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Old 04-03-2018, 08:26 PM   #1662
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they said in a few hours, they are prepping it, good thing I went and told them not to drill holes for my front plate today. Gonna make them give me free rain deflectors and a car cover if I can. They ****in better I gave em a 1k deposit a year ago.

Pictures will be up in 2-3 hours. Its black BTW.

At 1k miles I'm gonna find a 2018 base STi and we gonna do some dyno's to finally see if I got ripped off of my 5 extra horsepower.
LOL. Nice!

Well congrats can't wait to see the picks. Black is really growing on me with the gold wheels! Make sure they also throw in wheel locks and the front plate bracket unless you are pulling them off your car.
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Old 04-03-2018, 10:47 PM   #1663
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My pick up is scheduled Friday afternoon!!!

needless to say I will leave work after lunch !!!

Bye Bye Boss!
If you don't mind me asking, what did you end up paying out the door. I've seen these going for crazy prices.
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Old 04-03-2018, 11:27 PM   #1664
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If you don't mind me asking, what did you end up paying out the door. I've seen these going for crazy prices.
56000 is on my purchase order. Havent bought it yet, gonna sleep on it tonight and decide If i really wanna spend this much money on it.

In the meanwhile here are the pictures




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Old 04-03-2018, 11:33 PM   #1665
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My Launch had 2,976 miles on it and was completely stock when I let it go. It felt worlds different than my '13 STI that is currently my wife's. Aside from the less harsh ride, I didn't get the same evolutionary leap forward feeling I had with the other cars.

Like I said before, I haven't driven the '18 more than 40 miles yet (not that I drove the '15 very much either). I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised as I get more miles on the clock. However, I really wouldn't be upset if it isn't leaps and bounds better than the '15. I'm being a bit skeptical right now and am trying not to justify the purchase using performance metrics. I do, however, get a wee bit giddy seeing it parked it the garage alongside the other toys. I'm hopeful successful sales of these translate into possible future specialty models.

As for the looks, it being a bit edgy / goofy / whatever other adjective is used was one of the most endearing aspects. Kinda like the oversized wing and hood scoop on the '98 2.5 RS that drew me into Subarus in the first place. Not that I'm an attention whore, but I do like something that is a bit off kilter.

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Old 04-04-2018, 12:39 AM   #1666
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56000 is on my purchase order. Havent bought it yet, gonna sleep on it tonight and decide If i really wanna spend this much money on it.

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Hooooleeee cow that’s a lot of cash for an EJ Subaru.
I’d be driving away in an M2 for that $$.
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Old 04-04-2018, 01:23 AM   #1667
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Congratulations all of you getting your RA's. It's really cool to see Subaru put something like this on our shores. Hopefully you guys convinced them there's a market for more and better.
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Hooooleeee cow that’s a lot of cash for an EJ Subaru.
I’d be driving away in an M2 for that $$.
Literally what my friend said.
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If you don't mind me asking, what did you end up paying out the door. I've seen these going for crazy prices.
List price, + 4K$ for options & insurrances (5 years total value of the car)...
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Old 04-04-2018, 10:10 AM   #1670
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I do not like black cars, but this one looks good in black.
as for people ponying up the money for one; personal financial decisions are just that - everyone has different budgets and assigns different values to vehicles regardless of what the manufacturer/dealer "suggests".
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Old 04-04-2018, 10:23 AM   #1671
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Hooooleeee cow that’s a lot of cash for an EJ Subaru.
I’d be driving away in an M2 for that $$.
I could grab a low mileage 2017 GT350 for that money and be listening to the Voodoo burble every shift. Different strokes. The RA was made for Subaru fanatics. Not worth it to me over a regular new STI but one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
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Old 04-04-2018, 10:35 AM   #1672
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In the meanwhile here are the pictures
That is a lot of cash for a Subaru STI. I don't blame you for sleeping on it. Have you compared it to other $50K+ cars out there? You are in M2, RS3, Grand Sport, GT350, etc territory. Used M3/M4 too.
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That is a lot of cash for a Subaru STI. I don't blame you for sleeping on it. Have you compared it to other $50K+ cars out there? You are in M2, RS3, Grand Sport, GT350, etc territory. Used M3/M4 too.
If he can get a GT350 for $56k, I'm flying to his dealership to get one myself.
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If he can get a GT350 for $56k, I'm flying to his dealership to get one myself.
I mean, it's a 2017 with 4k miles but:

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Old 04-04-2018, 11:36 AM   #1675
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If he can get a GT350 for $56k, I'm flying to his dealership to get one myself.
I could not find a "decent" Gt350 used under 55k, new still had markups. The m2 is nice...but "starts" at 55k and has considerable more upkeep costs. I would never buy a used Beemer personally. There are definitely son options to weigh but none of it is apples to apples. With that being one of 100 black RAs... sleeping on it is good bit don't let it slip from your fingers while going on a goose chase for that perfect used 50k performer.

Edit: The M2 has a built in go pro? That's pretty dope !

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