Does anyone have an 08 STI yet?

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Apr 24, 2008 | 11:35 AM

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I'm not debating that. Overall I'm certain it's a better car and if I gave it a chance I might come around. I just don't like the market they're going for and I don't like the looks of it. This is coming from a guy who gutted his brand new STi and gave it an impossibly stiff ride with Ohlins. I want no creature comforts whatsoever, I have a comfortable DD. To be honest, there isn't a car on the market that totally appeals to me. I'd be better off getting a used car and making it how I want anyway rather than wasting money. The only one I think I would really **** my pants to have is the black series AMG. Deleted back seat, purpose built, tunable suspension and loads of carbon. ****ing right.

C63 AMG like the F1 safety car?

Teh SEX!

Apr 24, 2008 | 11:35 AM

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Yea I saw the info for the testing on subaru.net, not sure I would be comfortable with that whole process though.

I agree the platform is very capable although a running 04+ STI might be a little too much for a 08 STI with failed main and rod bearings

Mike

errr, what's this about failed bearings?

Apr 24, 2008 | 11:37 AM

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you speak truth... I like you.

I autoxed one back in December (huge thanks to SoA) and I loved it. It's MUCH more complete than previous years.

didnt you say it had 285's under it? or it has room to? stock is 245 IIRC

Apr 24, 2008 | 11:38 AM

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C63 AMG like the F1 safety car?

Teh SEX!

You sir, are correct. God's gift to the automotive world.

Apr 24, 2008 | 11:42 AM

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That is hot...but is it below 4000 lbs? lol

Apr 24, 2008 | 11:44 AM

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didnt you say it had 285's under it? or it has room to? stock is 245 IIRC

yeah 18x8.5 stock with 245s, but had over and inch on each side clearance so 275/285 should be easy to do.

Apr 24, 2008 | 11:45 AM

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errr, what's this about failed bearings?

Due to a bad batch of bearings, any turbo'd 2.5L car from subaru was put on a stop sale order for a few weeks while they tried to trace down everything and get to the bottom of things.

Apr 24, 2008 | 11:46 AM

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That is hot...but is it below 4000 lbs? lol

I actually think it might be, damn near the whole thing is carbon.

Apr 24, 2008 | 11:47 AM

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That is hot...but is it below 4000 lbs? lol

3650lbs

451hp/443tq

Apr 24, 2008 | 11:47 AM

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Due to a bad batch of bearings, any turbo'd 2.5L car from subaru was put on a stop sale order for a few weeks while they tried to trace down everything and get to the bottom of things.

Wow that sucks. I'm sure a few made it out to owners then.

Apr 24, 2008 | 11:53 AM

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3650lbs

451hp/443tq

DEEEEE-AMMMMMM!!! nice job MercedesBenz!

Apr 24, 2008 | 12:14 PM

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Ive only seen 2 on the road and carlsen subaru has like 8 of them. I would never pay $40,000 for a first year car.

Are they marked up for 40k or is that the otd price (which is OTT anyway)?

msrp is $35k according to Yahoo autos. If the dealers have them marked for $40k its not surprising that they aren't selling. By the time you get that on the road, its going to be closer to $44k with fees, taxes etc. At $9k over msrp, you lose at least $10,000 as soon as you drive it off the forecourt.

Apr 24, 2008 | 02:22 PM

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Have had mine since February, it loves the dirt. Luckily, mine was not one of the one's affected by the stop sale
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