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What the hell are you guys on about - all they need to do is price match and advertise more power than Focus RS and Golf R - and they would shift units.
Marketing goes along way!
VXR etc are all heavily advertised
Marketing goes along way!
VXR etc are all heavily advertised
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also that WRX concept could be a good game changer for them if they do it right
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I think subaru should go bk to its grass roots. The cars are now too heavy, **** 2.5 engines and current models look crap. They need a solid 2 litre unit and stop giving uk owners lower specs that why the evo overtook the impreza imo
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It's a dead sport sure.
Cars too heavy - possibly, but that's probably out of their hands and under Euro control.
And the 2.5 engines are actually quite a nice engine - if they were reliable that is, and remember we only have the 2.5 unit because of EU rules on emissions.
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Yes, but how much of that is FHI?
I will give you an example.
I had a 330S, it had an OEM kenwood head unit with sat nav, bluetooth etc.
However, to enable bluetooth, you needed a mic.
Subaru wanted £140 for a ******* bit of cable with a mic on the end!
I didn't pay it, I got it as part of my deal, but I know the the USA guys were being stitched up there too, so I assume that meant FHI dictated the price?
I will give you an example.
I had a 330S, it had an OEM kenwood head unit with sat nav, bluetooth etc.
However, to enable bluetooth, you needed a mic.
Subaru wanted £140 for a ******* bit of cable with a mic on the end!
I didn't pay it, I got it as part of my deal, but I know the the USA guys were being stitched up there too, so I assume that meant FHI dictated the price?
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Subaru can't compete with other marque
How many BRZ do you see around in comparison to the Toyota variant
& with the last 6 years of 2.5 reliability ( ha ha )
There on a very big hill to climb if they want to inspire confidance & pleasure into the market .....
I say ( don't bring it back
How many BRZ do you see around in comparison to the Toyota variant
& with the last 6 years of 2.5 reliability ( ha ha )
There on a very big hill to climb if they want to inspire confidance & pleasure into the market .....
I say ( don't bring it back
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Exactly urban
You just answered the question
Toyota hold the aces , subaru can't compete & have therefore lost the game .
Also on a serious note , I personally would choose the Toyota hands down on after sales & customer / dealer relationship alone .
But hey , we're talking impreza sti not BRZ
Still , personally , I don't think they will turn around ,
You just answered the question
Toyota hold the aces , subaru can't compete & have therefore lost the game .
Also on a serious note , I personally would choose the Toyota hands down on after sales & customer / dealer relationship alone .
But hey , we're talking impreza sti not BRZ
Still , personally , I don't think they will turn around ,
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Subaru can't compete with other marque
How many BRZ do you see around in comparison to the Toyota variant
& with the last 6 years of 2.5 reliability ( ha ha )
There on a very big hill to climb if they want to inspire confidance & pleasure into the market .....
I say ( don't bring it back
How many BRZ do you see around in comparison to the Toyota variant
& with the last 6 years of 2.5 reliability ( ha ha )
There on a very big hill to climb if they want to inspire confidance & pleasure into the market .....
I say ( don't bring it back
And again Toyota heavily advertised the car, Subaru again didn't seem to bother that much
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Think they would be the biggest in the world without the millions they spend on marketing every year?
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I would ..........
If the MY2015 stays close to the WRX concept shown at the NY motor show and they keep it a under £30K I'd definitely buy another Sti next year. Hell if it looks the SAME as the concept I'd pay £35. I think many people would do the same.
If they do their usual disapointing job and water down the concept to the extent that its just another jelly mold with a bonnet scoop then there are better cars out there for £30K.
If it looks anything like the MY2014 US WRX (a 2010 Volvo S40) I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.
If they do their usual disapointing job and water down the concept to the extent that its just another jelly mold with a bonnet scoop then there are better cars out there for £30K.
If it looks anything like the MY2014 US WRX (a 2010 Volvo S40) I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.
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