2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Announced!
01-07-2003, 03:24 PM
#76
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: New England
Posts: 75
Originally posted by go go go
I totally agree with you
I think they had no choice but to use EJ25 to achive 280ps range while meeting US emission standard and fuel situation.
It's pretty amazing EVO8 is LEV considering it's 271 from 2.0 turbo.
I totally agree with you
I think they had no choice but to use EJ25 to achive 280ps range while meeting US emission standard and fuel situation.
It's pretty amazing EVO8 is LEV considering it's 271 from 2.0 turbo.
Tom..
01-07-2003, 03:35 PM
#77
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally posted by WoRX
I can't see spending over $30k for a subcompact Subaru, no way. There is too little to justify it's cost. I'll take the WRX in silver and add my own leather.
T
I can't see spending over $30k for a subcompact Subaru, no way. There is too little to justify it's cost. I'll take the WRX in silver and add my own leather.
T
As for putting LEATHER into your WRX...??? I don't even have the words to counter that one...
If I could offer suggestions to Subaru, I would also suggest a lightweight version by changing the following non-performance bits:
Remove Power Windows, locks and mirrors
Remove fancy stereo
No Sunroof
Lightweight front windscreen
Remove HID lights
Optional A/C
Shedding a couple hundred pounds will improve the handling, acceleration & braking significantly while making the car more affordable.
Last edited by 97itr153; 01-07-2003 at 03:51 PM.
01-07-2003, 03:51 PM
#78
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally posted by DocDetroit
Anyone want to guess how much boost their using to get 300 HP from a 2.5 Liter? If they are only running 15 PSI, this car is going to by a monster when a few mods are thrown at it.
Anyone want to guess how much boost their using to get 300 HP from a 2.5 Liter? If they are only running 15 PSI, this car is going to by a monster when a few mods are thrown at it.
with 300horses, you probably need a bigger turbo
than the 13g on the current wrx. what is the turbo
on the jdm sti?
what about injector size? how big are the injectors
on the current wrx?
01-07-2003, 03:56 PM
#79
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Cali
Posts: 2,980
Car Info: Pilot & Prius.
Originally posted by DocDetroit
Anyone want to guess how much boost their using to get 300 HP from a 2.5 Liter? If they are only running 15 PSI, this car is going to by a monster when a few mods are thrown at it.
Anyone want to guess how much boost their using to get 300 HP from a 2.5 Liter? If they are only running 15 PSI, this car is going to by a monster when a few mods are thrown at it.
01-07-2003, 04:22 PM
#80
Guest
Posts: n/a
Liberal application of Bengay
This is great news. Finally the US market is getting some deserved respect.
But I don't have high hope of obtaining one this year. Someone made the remark that the STi will rape its competition. Well you know who else will get rape? Us, the buyers! I can see it now.
Dealer: "So you want the STi?"
Buyer: "Yes, oh absolutely yes!!!
Buyer: "And I won't pay more than MSRP!"
Dealer: "Aww. How sweet. Here's some Bengay and please bend over."
Everyone is frothing at mouth at the very thought of the STi. If the production numbers stay under 2000 units a year, I don't see this it selling for under $40k. It really doesn't matter what price point Subaru set for the STi, it's what the buyers will endure.
I really hope Subaru will produce at least 5000-6000 annually for the US. But the STi is Subaru's image car so it probably won't happen. But then again, Subaru proved that it can surprise everyone. So I'm crossing my fingers.
But I don't have high hope of obtaining one this year. Someone made the remark that the STi will rape its competition. Well you know who else will get rape? Us, the buyers! I can see it now.
Dealer: "So you want the STi?"
Buyer: "Yes, oh absolutely yes!!!
Buyer: "And I won't pay more than MSRP!"
Dealer: "Aww. How sweet. Here's some Bengay and please bend over."
Everyone is frothing at mouth at the very thought of the STi. If the production numbers stay under 2000 units a year, I don't see this it selling for under $40k. It really doesn't matter what price point Subaru set for the STi, it's what the buyers will endure.
I really hope Subaru will produce at least 5000-6000 annually for the US. But the STi is Subaru's image car so it probably won't happen. But then again, Subaru proved that it can surprise everyone. So I'm crossing my fingers.
01-07-2003, 05:10 PM
#81
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Cali
Posts: 2,980
Car Info: Pilot & Prius.
Im beginning to realize I will just pick up the all too common WRX non-STi and wait until they are more mainstream to trade up. Not having much luck getting on a list here in Vegas and am moving to Hawaii in about a month and for sure wont get on their list.
Oh well, WRX standard will work for a year or so. Give me a nice intro to Subarus which I have never owned. Im thinking they will be asking more about $35,000, but who can tell. Subaru needs to do what Nissan did as someone mentioned. I was looking at one of those and couldnt believe with all its performance they only were asking $32,000. Need more room tho with the kid on the way.
Oh well, WRX standard will work for a year or so. Give me a nice intro to Subarus which I have never owned. Im thinking they will be asking more about $35,000, but who can tell. Subaru needs to do what Nissan did as someone mentioned. I was looking at one of those and couldnt believe with all its performance they only were asking $32,000. Need more room tho with the kid on the way.
01-07-2003, 06:31 PM
#82
Guest
Posts: n/a
So Many Idiots
Yes it may be exciting but how many jokers are all talk and how many are really going to get one. The same crap happened when the WRX made it here. Lets all chill. Yes it is coming, Yes it looks nice and has benefits. Until you have one though get a life.
01-07-2003, 06:48 PM
#84
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Cali
Posts: 2,980
Car Info: Pilot & Prius.
Well obviously enough people care and want to talk about it so let it be. Who cares if everyone wants one and wants to talk about it. Isnt that what the forums are about?
Last edited by DaveWRX; 01-07-2003 at 06:54 PM.
01-07-2003, 08:08 PM
#85
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: New York
Posts: 36
Here is a link for you all. Specs and pricing. Keep in mind pricing is in the Japanese Yen.
http://www.japanvehicles.com/newcars...model/main.htm
Enjoy fighting amongst yourselves to figure out what the price is going to be. lol....
http://www.japanvehicles.com/newcars...model/main.htm
Enjoy fighting amongst yourselves to figure out what the price is going to be. lol....
01-07-2003, 08:59 PM
#86
Guest
Posts: n/a
I'm glad there are people like you out there who are not willing to spend 30k+ on a Subaru. That way the rest of us (i.e the true enthusiasts) and have more STI's to choose from.
*******
That's a pretty arrogant statement.
"true enthusiast" of what? A sports car or a Subaru?
Just because I don't feel a Subaru sub compact is worth over $30k, that makes me a non auto enthusiast?
"As for putting LEATHER into your WRX...??? I don't even have the words to counter that one"
********
Leather is for non auto enthusiasts? I wasn't aware of that. Better call Porsche, Ferrari, Chevy (Corvette), Lamborghini and let them know that their interiors are for "non enthusiasts". LOL!
Sounds to me like you want a completely stripped race prepped car.
Well, the WRX/STi is a STREET car. It is NOT a rally car or a race car.
If that is what you seek, go for it. I wouldn't criticize your choice as you do to mine.
You can always buy the STi and strip it.
T
*******
That's a pretty arrogant statement.
"true enthusiast" of what? A sports car or a Subaru?
Just because I don't feel a Subaru sub compact is worth over $30k, that makes me a non auto enthusiast?
"As for putting LEATHER into your WRX...??? I don't even have the words to counter that one"
********
Leather is for non auto enthusiasts? I wasn't aware of that. Better call Porsche, Ferrari, Chevy (Corvette), Lamborghini and let them know that their interiors are for "non enthusiasts". LOL!
Sounds to me like you want a completely stripped race prepped car.
Well, the WRX/STi is a STREET car. It is NOT a rally car or a race car.
If that is what you seek, go for it. I wouldn't criticize your choice as you do to mine.
You can always buy the STi and strip it.
T
01-07-2003, 10:20 PM
#88
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Moraga, CA
Posts: 998
Car Info: 2016 CWP WRX
giovanni
boy man, that is a great attitude. all this talk is EXACTLY what this forum is all about. if someone wants to dream a little, have at it.
and you ask who cares....
I DO!!!! as well an the founder of this site and many others.
josh
PS I am one of those "jokers" who is going to get one....
boy man, that is a great attitude. all this talk is EXACTLY what this forum is all about. if someone wants to dream a little, have at it.
and you ask who cares....
I DO!!!! as well an the founder of this site and many others.
josh
PS I am one of those "jokers" who is going to get one....
01-08-2003, 12:51 AM
#90
Guest
Posts: n/a
MY 2004 Info
Just talked to the local dealer today and put down a deposit(refundable) to be 3rd on the wait list for an STI.
Trying to bridle my enthusiasm until I have a chance to actually give em' the once over. Fortunately, there should be a quite a few exciting cars hitting the US market for 04 MY @ ~$30k.
My dealership let me know that the owner is flying out to Subaru in Utah on the 16th and that they'll have all of the info for me on the 17th...availability, colors, price, etc.
I'll post anything interesting that I find.
Best regards.
Trying to bridle my enthusiasm until I have a chance to actually give em' the once over. Fortunately, there should be a quite a few exciting cars hitting the US market for 04 MY @ ~$30k.
My dealership let me know that the owner is flying out to Subaru in Utah on the 16th and that they'll have all of the info for me on the 17th...availability, colors, price, etc.
I'll post anything interesting that I find.
Best regards.