Britains first saloon sti?
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What are they selling for?
15 September 2010, 01:12 AM
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Looks like a beemer without the build quality
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15 September 2010, 01:39 AM
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The front bumper is different, could be a nice little upgrade for the Hatch. No rear spoiler though.
Still think it loks like a nasty American tank from the back
15 September 2010, 01:57 AM
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The MY011 hatch gets the same bumper.
15 September 2010, 05:36 AM
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I quite like it. its definatly got a 1 series bmw look about it though.
15 September 2010, 06:18 AM
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Looks a little bland, definitely needs something to make it stand out a bit more.
15 September 2010, 07:06 AM
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Looks a little bland, definitely needs something to make it stand out a bit more.
Like a high level spoiler maybe?
15 September 2010, 08:15 AM
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Atleast they have done away with the chavvy rear lights the hatch was first released with......
15 September 2010, 09:10 AM
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and subaru wonder why they are in trouble due to dying sales
15 September 2010, 09:18 AM
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Rear Spoiler will probably be a £950+VAT option!
Still no getting away from the crippling Road Tax, awful economy and the interior plastics from a garden centre plantpot ......
Subaru ... a bygone age in motoring - this won't lift it into the present age of motoring either
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15 September 2010, 10:29 AM
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I actually really like it, It does need a spoiler.. and it does look like a b-mer, but i think this is a real improvment.
Yes the tax is high (thanks brown) and fuel eco is sh*te but that is perfomance motoring for you..
IMHO
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15 September 2010, 11:37 AM
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too american for me. mustang rear lights. i think theres too much detail in them now. classics for me
15 September 2010, 12:10 PM
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I think it looks great
Still wouldn't but a UK one but a JDM in looking like that and a slightly lower stance and maybe some slightly more aggressive looking wheels and I would happy drive it around!
Will keep my JDM Hawk Eye for another few years and maybe pick up a second hand Spec C or S205
15 September 2010, 01:29 PM
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Are the engines as fragile as the hatch?
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15 September 2010, 01:41 PM
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Yes the tax is high (thanks brown) and fuel eco is sh*te but that is perfomance motoring for you..
They should build a STi with all the STi bits bar the engine, say stick a frugal petrol engine in there ... we can then mod them with mental engines & horsepower safe in the knowledge that we have low car tax too
Mitsi did it with the Evo 260.
TX.
15 September 2010, 01:55 PM
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The price - Holy ****!
Its got the same door opening system as the 330S.
I assume that means keyless and if so its actually great.
Its so good not having to use keys - difficult to explain, but extremly handy & useful
15 September 2010, 02:04 PM
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need wider wheels definately
15 September 2010, 02:42 PM
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15 September 2010, 03:35 PM
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I actually really like that, really needs a spoiler though.
15 September 2010, 05:20 PM
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grieves in falkirk and s@s services in ayr have one in stock,keyless entry.push button start,defo needs a spoiler but the wheels and seats are very nice
15 September 2010, 05:48 PM
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looks like a m5 lool just slightly differnt
15 September 2010, 06:06 PM
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With a spoiler and bigger wheels, and maybe a slight drop, it'll look quite nice.
I remember the Hawkeye got slated when it first came out.
Not many Subaru's have been good looking, it's about how they drive.
15 September 2010, 06:08 PM
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..... i personally think the rear bumper lets it down, doesn't match the rest of the car.
15 September 2010, 06:45 PM
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I think it should be renamed, i.e.
The all new "Contradiction" from Subaru - it doesn't shout '********' but you can still drive like one....
15 September 2010, 06:47 PM
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..... i personally think the rear bumper lets it down, doesn't match the rest of the car.
You keep that to yourself.
I rather like it.
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15 September 2010, 07:40 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5i7Y78c0-Y
it states a 7.55 second lap at nuringburg
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15 September 2010, 09:01 PM
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I saw one at Sparshatts, Botley on Monday; it looked meaner in black
15 September 2010, 09:06 PM
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Adjustable spoiler being developed
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15 September 2010, 09:08 PM
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Put a modded diesel in it and I may look a bit closer.
Tax and emissions make it impractical as a company car.