soccrstar

hello,

just wondering how many of you ladies and gents plan on getting a 2006 subaru impreza either 2.5i, wrx, or wrx sti?

i plan on getting a wrx wagon, but chances are i'll be stuck with a regular 2.5i, because banks don't like me to well.

theres alot of mix feelings going on, and just would like to get a general idea bout it

soccrstar

to make things a little more better heres all the info on the 2006 subbies, alot of changes and addons

(all info taken from http://www.cars101.com/subaru/impreza/impreza2006.html )

RS is gone replaced by 2.5i
2.5i sedan, 2.5i wagon, Outback Sport wagon

All Impreza models get center armrest, outside temperature guage, air filtration, front seatback net, and front and side airbags.
WRX gets new larger 2.5L with 230hp, 17" alloys. Premium package finally available on wagon and includes leather!
RS models renamed 2.5i (like the Legacy/Outbacks) and the 2.5L horsepower is increased to 173 from 165.

2.5i sedan and wagon
Outback Sport wagon

All wheel drive
Anti-lock disc brakes with EBD electronic brake force distribution
Electronic controlled 5spd manual transmission
Power windows
Power locks
Power mirrors
Air conditioning
Cruise control
Rear defroster (wiper on wagon)
Front airbags
5 spoke alloy wheels
am/fm/cd player, 80watts, 4 speakers
in-glass antenna
2 front and 2 rear cupholders
Halogen headlights, smoked lens
Daytime running lights
Sport tuned suspension
16" Alloy wheels
Dual overhead map lights
Floor mats
Chrome tipped exhaust

Brakes: 4 channel, 4 sensor ABS (anti-lock), with EBD electronic brake force distribution
Steering: variable assist, speed sensitive rack-and-pinion. ( extremely loose like a toyota camry/corolla at low speeds, stiff and rigid at high speeds)
Keyless remote entry with new audible chirp replaces honk
2 Cupholders in center console
2 rear cup holders
tinted windows from factory
Outside temperature gauge (only on outback sport)
Rear seats armrest pass through, sedan
Fold down rear seats, 60/40 fold down rear seats, wagons
Dash guages: red needles, white letters, black background (THE NEEDLE GOES ALL THE WAY ACROSS AND BACK UPON STARTUP, for ex. rpm guage goes to redline and back down. just like the pontiacs do. dont know if this is a sporty feature or what)

soccrstar

heres info on WRx and WRxSTI
all info and some of mine taken from http://www.cars101.com/subaru/impreza/wrxsti2006.html

all stuff on 2.5i in addition to/replaced by

WRX and above to get HID standard if not than optional on WRX standard on WRX STI (RUMORed)
ONLY STI gets Outside Temperture Guage

WRX Engine
2.5L boxer DOHC, 4 cylinder, 16 valve
Turbocharged
Hood scoop air intake with Intercooler
Block and heads, Aluminum alloy. open deck design, with cast iron cylinder liners
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Bore: 99.5x79mm, 3.92x3.11
Redline 7000 rpm

STI Engine
2.5L boxer DOHC 4cylinder, 16 valve
Turbocharged, high-boost, IHI Brand
Enlarged Air-Intake Hood scoop with Water-Sprayed intercooler: manually operated hood-scoop water sprayer provides additional cooling to the intercooler
Drive-by-wire throttle
Aluminum alloy pistons
Cast iron cylinder liners
Reinforced "semi-closed deck" alloy block
Forged high-carbon steel connecting rods
Resin composite intake manifold
Electronic Drive by Wire throttle
Bore: 99.5 x 79mm, 3.92 x 3.11"
Redline 9000rpm

wrx power
230HP@5600rpm, Torque: ft lbs 235@3600pm

sti power
300hp@6000 rpm, 300ft torque@4000rpm

wrx compression - turbo
8.4 +/- .2, Maximum boost: 13.5 PSI

wrx sti compression - turbo
8.2:1, Maximum Boost 14.5psi

WRX steering
variable assist, speed sensitive rack-and-pinion.
Quick Ratio: 16.5:1
Leather Momo Wheel

STI steering
Engine-speed controlled variable power assist, load sensing valve and variable capacity power steering pump
Quick Ratio steering 15.0:1 Rack and Pinion,
Leather Momo STi wheel

wrx wheels
17x7jj alloy
215/45R17 all season, offset 55 (2.17)

sti wheels
17x8" BBS alloy (17x8jj), 5 lug, 5x114.3 pattern
225/45R17 Bridgestone Potenza RE070 Summer/Directional
Offset 53mm (it's been suggested not to go under 48mm)
Available with
Gold wheels, car model code
Silver wheels, car model code

EricDaRed81

iTrader: (10)

I think I convinced the wife to get a WRX sedan next year.

soccrstar

nice,

because of my past credit problems i doubt they'd say yes to a wrx wagon but i know for sure i will get approved for a 06 wagon 2.5i

on the way to pickup my grandfather from the station i was playing with my car in the medium to heavy traffic and i could feel that its not powerful enough, like its being held up. that is why i want a wrx the 2.5i just seems too slow for Boston driving

hongyboi

iTrader: (2)

the '06 sti looks better and better the more i look at it. so yea... i think i'll trade my '04 for the '06.

Acadian

I'm thinking of maybe selling/trading in my 2003 WRX Wagon for a new 06

Kuth678

I'd like to... no money

andyf

iTrader: (3)

i'm happy w/ my '04

VIBEELEVEN

iTrader: (2)

I'd like to, we'll see how funds are next year.

WindingRoad

iTrader: (15)

samehere.

cudaeh

how about you guys give me your cars and ill kick yall in the nuts... thats all the 06 seems to me one big insault to our sences (vision mostly)

Wingless Wonder

iTrader: (7)

If I could afford a new car, I'd get the '06 WRX in a heartbeat. I don't care for the looks of the front end changes but I didn't buy my '02 for the looks, either. It's the proven Subaru 2.5 liter engine and AWD system that wins me over again for the '06. I wanted Subaru to put this engine in the WRX since the Forester XT made its debut. It was the logical move to make all non-STi turbo 2.5 engines the same basic powerplant.

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yzercyber

I've got an 03 WRX Sedan. For me, buying a car isn't just a matter of "keeping up with the Joneses" or having the latest in automotive fashion. $22K is a significant investment representing my time and work, so I'll be driving the WRX (like every car I've had) until it's one or two years away from being worn out. Unless my automotive habits change radically during the next few years, I'll keep the car well-maintained and drive it for the next 9-12 years and over 200K miles.

newyorkreload

iTrader: (4)

I love my Bug-eye. Granted it has a limited tranny in terms of how much power it can have. and the stock brakes barley get by. but i don't really care. After time newer cars end up at bone yards. I can pick and pull my way to better options bu takeign out the features the new cars have that mine doesn't.

The looks of the new ones arn't that bad. My reasons are more or less is like what "yzercyber" said. my car is mine. can't really replace it yet.