Originally Posted by marmski

These are all taken from the spec lists detailed above.. and anything not listed is optional on both vehicles) (if they are incorrect then i appologise.. im only going from the lists attached)... for me personally, i think the UK offers more of what i want.

Originally Posted by gadgetmadman

I think you struck lucky with the dodgy gauge, John. You must have got at least £30 of free fuel and the gauge will be replaced under warranty! I must say that my working gauge is the most accurate of any car that I have owned. The low fuel warning light came on just below the 1/6 mark and as I said, it took £54 of 98RON (can't remember which make - Shell I think). I've since had the wife top it up but she went to Morrisons and put standard unleaded in - urh !

I was pleased to note the power folding wing mirrors - but why on earth don't they fold automatically when the ignition is switched off - you have to remember to push the button - and again when you start up. I was also peeved to find that the garage demo car had keyless entry but mine has the (undocumented) single button key (same as my Forester) and as there are no audible cues you have to watch the indicators flash to determine whether you are locking - one flash (1sec) or unlocking 1 flash (3secs) - or is it the other way round! Don't even ask me if I manage to open the other doors/tailgate everytime - nightmare. Gavin (salesman) had failed to programme the alarm to sound the warning "beeps" and I'm unsure whether this is possible. If anybody knows the code to activate the beeps please post here! I managed to activate the auto lock when switching on the ignition - tells you how in the alarm "manual". After having my previous Scoobie stolen at knifepoint (wife on her own in the car) - she insists on this being set. Oh - and what about the built in tracker - great for the insurance (but it still went up to over £350 over my Forester's £275 but they didn't know it had been remapped to 250bhp and 285lbft)

Along with most other owners, I'm still waiting for the STI mats and the exhaust trim. After driving during the night with those superb HID headlights, I decided not to bother with the fogs - anybody else expect to see them as standard after all the promo photos?

Don't anybody bother with the £210 bluetooth option - it sucks. Lousy audio quality at the other end. I actually sent a Parrott 3200 LS colour over to the garage to fit prior to picking up the car but was told that the connections on the radio/CD were incompatible (unlike every other Subaru model) - what a pain. I intend to get a TomTom at some point - maybe the bluetooth hands free built into some models wiil be better than Subaru's efforts!

Originally Posted by v8voodoo

Hi all,

Just a quick note, hate to say this but IIRC, having your alarm chirp when you arm/disarm is illegal under an EU directive. Often quoted on aftermarket alarms capable of chirping is: "If the siren chirps are enabled, the system no longer complies with European Law(95/56/EC)".

Dontcha just love being part of the EU...lol! :/

Originally Posted by gadgetmadman

I'm guessing that you don't have an MY08 STI - if you did you, wouldn't give a hoot about the EU directives. To the best of my knowledge all Thatcham class 1 alarms have the "chirp"/"beep" or whatever you want to call it feature, it's obviously disabled by default in EU countries. I have every intention of getting it enabled so I know that I've locked the car. I could wax lyrical about the many EU failings but this is not the place!

Originally Posted by v8voodoo

Who took the jam out of your donut sunshine..?

I was merely trying to be helpful by posting the above information for the owners seeking chirpyness. If you actually read it properly, I included the words "hate to say this" and also the closing sarcastic phrase "Dontcha just love being part of the EU" even finished off by a saddened smiley "/". So before you go jumping all over my comments or suggesting I'm trying to discuss EU directives, I respectfully suggest you read them properly first.

For the record, I don't have an MY08 Sti, I have a MY07 Sti spec.D thanks all the same. I've decided (after some consideration) that the MY08 is not for my fleet. I also think you'll find that I don't particularly care for EU directives, but hey, it's nice to be aware of them.

Enjoy your bleeps and chirps, though what I'm saying is, don't be shocked IF the dealer can't or will not activate them.
You could always lock it and try the door handle as opposed to relying on the bleep and clunk (or three). I normally find that a fail safe method...lol!

Oh, and welcome to Scoobynet.

Originally Posted by gadgetmadman

Gavin phoned yesterday to inform me that they now have a new machine for programming the alarm and they now know how to switch on the "beeps". I'm over in Helensburgh so I will wait untl the end of the month when I hope the mats and exhaust trim will be in - and, to go back to the original subject of this thread, get the oil and filter changed. If you are closer let me know how it goes with the reprogramming!

Originally Posted by renny

My oil on my 07 was changed at 1k and this was shown in the service book - has this just changed for the MY08 onwards then?

This is done free of charge,if you ask your dealer nicely at the time of buying the car,otherwise you just pay for the labour.

Originally Posted by gadgetmadman

And yes - you can always lock the car with the key - but at my age the zapper is by far the most convenient.

Originally Posted by gadgetmadman

Gavin phoned yesterday to inform me that they now have a new machine for programming the alarm and they now know how to switch on the "beeps". I'm over in Helensburgh so I will wait untl the end of the month when I hope the mats and exhaust trim will be in - and, to go back to the original subject of this thread, get the oil and filter changed. If you are closer let me know how it goes with the reprogramming!

Originally Posted by renny

Sorry if i've missed something whilst skimming through but don't the hazards flash when the alarm is armed/disarmed on the MY08?

Originally Posted by John Hughes

Yes the hazards do flash. There is one button on the MY08 Impreza key. When the car is locked one press opens driver’s door and the indicators flash three times. One more press at this stage opens all other doors and tailgate. When the car is not locked, one press closes all doors and the indicator stays constantly lit for about three seconds. The alarm will also be set at this stage. Some users were wondering about an additional audible beep that confirms the alarm is set.

Originally Posted by John Hughes

My wife had the STi in today to have the petrol gauge checked. I will have to take it back on Wed/Thur as there was too much petrol in the tank to do a proper check. She asked about reprogramming the alarm to have the audio “beeps”, they said they new nothing about the “new machine”. I will try to get hold of Gavin and ask him myself on Wed/Thur. I will also double check the situation with oil and filter change at 1000 miles.

Originally Posted by John Hughes

Yes the hazards do flash. There is one button on the MY08 Impreza key. When the car is locked one press opens driver’s door and the indicators flash three times. One more press at this stage opens all other doors and tailgate. When the car is not locked, one press closes all doors and the indicator stays constantly lit for about three seconds. The alarm will also be set at this stage. Some users were wondering about an additional audible beep that confirms the alarm is set.

Originally Posted by gadgetmadman

Well John, I also have the single buttoned key for my MY08 STI and my indicators flash once to lock and once to unlock - the only difference is that the flash lasts 3 seconds when locking and 1 second when unlocking (I think it's that way round). I've already found the car unlocked when I thought I'd locked it hence the reason for getting the "chirps" enabled.

Originally Posted by John Hughes

Have you noticed how close to the car you have to be to lock and unlock, about 6 feet.

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Originally Posted by gadgetmadman

- try holding the key to your head when zapping and you will increase the range - honest!!

Originally Posted by BMWhere?

I love the keyless entry

Originally Posted by John Hughes

My new Impreza needs the sensor in the fuel tank replaced. Should be in early next week. Double checked on 1000-mile oil change – definitely not required. Also asked about audio beeps on alarm, they will not be reprogramming.

Originally Posted by John Hughes

Got the fuel sensor replaced today, hopefully that’s the problem solved (fuel level went from under quarter to over half full). Will top up tonight to make sure the gauge can go all the way up to full mark. Hardly done any mileage in last week due to this problem, so still running in. Fuel consumption figures also don’t compute (due to sensor), stuck at 23.7 for 8 days. STi mats for the MY08 are now in stock, so they are fitted and looking very smart indeed. Still waiting on front fogs.

Originally Posted by 172sport

Threads like this make me laugh, have you ever seen the cars come off the boats?
Thrashed from the word go, plus all the engines are dynoed in the factory so there good to go imho.

Fast ones are always thrashed from new.