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View Poll Results: What Do You Think of the 2015 WRX?
DO WANT! (ME GUSTA) 105 56.15%
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Need specs first. 17 9.09%
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Old 11-15-2013, 11:45 AM   #51
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I wonder what the BBS will look like for this year? Blue on gold will be a welcomed return!
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Old 11-15-2013, 12:51 PM   #52
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I wonder what the BBS will look like for this year? Blue on gold will be a welcomed return!
I'm thinking something like what was on the WRX concept.
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Old 11-15-2013, 06:24 PM   #53
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Eff. Time is so slow, I feel deployed again.
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Old 11-15-2013, 07:52 PM   #54
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Old 11-15-2013, 07:59 PM   #55
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I hope they don't recycle the wing from the GV.
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Old 11-15-2013, 08:01 PM   #56
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If they can finally get rid of Satin White Pearl to make Crystal White Pearl, I'm sure they found time to redo the spoiler.

I just like that CWP could also mean "Chano Williams, Playa!"
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Old 11-15-2013, 08:06 PM   #57
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Haha at this point I've written off white as a color choice, seeing as the last two Subies have been SWP.
I'm ready to commit to paint swirls and scratches of black!
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Old 11-15-2013, 08:19 PM   #58
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Haha at this point I've written off white as a color choice, seeing as the last two Subies have been SWP.
I'm ready to commit to paint swirls and scratches of black!
But paint code for Crystal White Pearl is "K1X"! So gangsta! Although Crystal Black Silica is "D4S", which is highly ironic for my car. I think the Subaru FA20DIT engine is their own variant from Toyota's that isn't both port AND direct injection, only direct.
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Old 11-15-2013, 08:22 PM   #59
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I'm surprised no one's talking about the WRX making 268HP, having a 6MT finally, or upgraded H/K stereo system...

Subaru has been locking out all the threads containing this info. I think AKIC is safe!
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Old 11-15-2013, 10:42 PM   #60
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Because the six speed they are using is not what is in the STi. It's a dumbed down economy version from the foresters and outbacks.

Power is good, especially from a 2L, no complaints.

And the sound system is a nice and needed touch, but I still want to see what the interior finish is like.

My favorite features are the d-shaped wheel and built in boost gauge.
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Old 11-15-2013, 10:57 PM   #61
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Because the six speed they are using is not what is in the STi. It's a dumbed down economy version from the foresters and outbacks.

Power is good, especially from a 2L, no complaints.

And the sound system is a nice and needed touch, but I still want to see what the interior finish is like.

My favorite features are the d-shaped wheel and built in boost gauge.
I too am excited about the wheel. I'm also excited the boost gauge is in color, our FXT has one and is cool but would be awsome to have more then just white and green. At least it has one thoguh.
I have a bad feeling we will find little out about the STi at the LA auto show and will have to wait for Detroit.
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Old 11-15-2013, 11:06 PM   #62
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See, I have no problem in waiting for the Detroit Auto Show for them to do an STi unveiling.
To me it just means they want to make it something worth waiting for.

Now what is that something? Who knows. Maybe it's nothing. But all I know is that it will be a great car, and I can wait for that.
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Old 11-15-2013, 11:11 PM   #63
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See, I have no problem in waiting for the Detroit Auto Show for them to do an STi unveiling.
To me it just means they want to make it something worth waiting for.

Now what is that something? Who knows. Maybe it's nothing. But all I know is that it will be a great car, and I can wait for that.
I agree it will be a great car. Can't wait! :highfive:
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Old 11-15-2013, 11:16 PM   #64
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40% stiffer suspension over outgoing WRX, but only 9% stiffer than current Impreza? So current Impreza handles better than outgoing WRX.
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Old 11-15-2013, 11:49 PM   #65
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I agree it will be a great car. Can't wait! :highfive:
Haha see you at the dealership when ordering opens!

I'm pretty set on black or red. 60% being black 40% red.
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Old 11-15-2013, 11:51 PM   #66
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40% stiffer suspension over outgoing WRX, but only 9% stiffer than current Impreza? So current Impreza handles better than outgoing WRX.
I thought they meant chassis rigidity and overall drive train stiffness?
Not the suspension portion. But I could have read that wrong.
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Old 11-15-2013, 11:59 PM   #67
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Haha see you at the dealership when ordering opens!

I'm pretty set on black or red. 60% being black 40% red.
I've had a black car since subaru #3. I think I'm going DGM this time.
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Old 11-16-2013, 12:32 AM   #68
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Hahaha that's exactly how I feel about white.

I wish they would bring back more of a gray color, like the 06/07 models.

Some of my favorite colors are the EVO gray and the BMW gray.
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Old 11-16-2013, 01:54 AM   #69
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While a shiny new WRX is nice, $38k can buy a lot more performance on the used market without taking a beating driving off the lot. Just a little different perspective
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Old 11-16-2013, 01:58 AM   #70
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Theres a difference between spending $38k and financing $38k

ive never experienced it, but that new car feeling. Is it worth it?
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Old 11-16-2013, 02:20 AM   #71
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I always loved getting a new car.
All my off the lot experiences have been great. It's nice knowing that you won't have any gremlins lurking from a previous owner, especially in a performance car.

Now that doesn't mean a good used car isn't worth it.. But knowing that every mile is YOUR mile on the odometer is something comforting.

I guess another thing for me is that almost EVERY used car I have purchased has had major issues with it.
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Old 11-16-2013, 02:21 AM   #72
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Oh! And if you're paying msrp you're doing it wrong
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Old 11-16-2013, 02:36 AM   #73
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Im on the "She should get a new car befor me" boat. See you guys later
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Old 11-16-2013, 04:04 AM   #74
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Im on the "She should get a new car befor me" boat. See you guys later
I know the feeling. One day it will get better. My wife just got a new FXT so I better, BETTER be able to get a new car... Just kidding, my wife has to approve before I can purchase.

And what Kyle said, new car is well worth it. I think I got lucky finding a unmolested STi.
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Old 11-16-2013, 04:57 AM   #75
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While a shiny new WRX is nice, $38k can buy a lot more performance on the used market without taking a beating driving off the lot. Just a little different perspective
But would it make as comfortable and satisfying of a DD?
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