old body vs. new body
12-05-2003, 07:19 AM
#46
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Originally posted by guylr
Yeah 2001 was only four model years ago but the body originated with the '93 models which means they were on the drawing board in the late 80's. So it's more like 14 years to the current Impreza platform. I like the look of Subarus but to me they usually look like one or one and half model changes behind current Honda body styles which means that they never do look "cutting edge". That isn't necessarily a bad thing it just means they're taking a safer styling route and aren't breaking any new ground. They make up for it with performance, attitude and details like scoops and spoilers etc. that set them appart from UJCs (Universal Japanese Cars) like Mitsus and Toyotas. The new Legacy is a clean, fresher look but I hope the new Impreza is a little bolder. Maybe throw in some Nissan to the mix. The 90's are history, welcome to the 21st Century.
Yeah 2001 was only four model years ago but the body originated with the '93 models which means they were on the drawing board in the late 80's. So it's more like 14 years to the current Impreza platform. I like the look of Subarus but to me they usually look like one or one and half model changes behind current Honda body styles which means that they never do look "cutting edge". That isn't necessarily a bad thing it just means they're taking a safer styling route and aren't breaking any new ground. They make up for it with performance, attitude and details like scoops and spoilers etc. that set them appart from UJCs (Universal Japanese Cars) like Mitsus and Toyotas. The new Legacy is a clean, fresher look but I hope the new Impreza is a little bolder. Maybe throw in some Nissan to the mix. The 90's are history, welcome to the 21st Century.
If the style of imprezas that have come since the GC8 are the '21st Century' I'll be happily stuck in the past thank you much. I'll go EVO before either one of those...
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The GC8 could be released as a new model tomorrow if none of you had seen it and there would be nothing but rants and raves about how awesome the NEW impreza looked compared to the old bugeyes and 04's...
12-05-2003, 07:40 AM
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Originally posted by DoomE.Q.
If the style of imprezas that have come since the GC8 are the '21st Century' I'll be happily stuck in the past thank you much. I'll go EVO before either one of those...
-DE
The GC8 could be released as a new model tomorrow if none of you had seen it and there would be nothing but rants and raves about how awesome the NEW impreza looked compared to the old bugeyes and 04's...
If the style of imprezas that have come since the GC8 are the '21st Century' I'll be happily stuck in the past thank you much. I'll go EVO before either one of those...
-DE
The GC8 could be released as a new model tomorrow if none of you had seen it and there would be nothing but rants and raves about how awesome the NEW impreza looked compared to the old bugeyes and 04's...
I'm not knocking the GC, in fact I'm actively looking for a good GF4 to play with. Anybody have a '99 to '01 OBS with a 2.5RS motor swapped in that they are looking to sell?
12-05-2003, 07:58 AM
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Enthusiasts would recieve it with open arms... I'm sure autoline detroit and other industry people would whine about it being 'dated' while it moved more units then the 'older' styles ever did and certanly more then they ever expected. The customers would rave while the industry complained that the 350z was such a more advanced design or something, but really I have never been one to abide by or listen to the standards and opinions of an industry that keeps my cars gearing weak for 0-60 times and stuffs a cat before my turbocharger for cold start emissions while numbing down my suspension and stuffing my car full of sound deadening on top of two extra doors to please grocery getters while calling it sporty to attempt to capture the coveted 16-30YO male market segment...
I'll keep my GC8 and let the bean counters count someone elses beans for these new cutting edge impreza designs...
-DE
Impreza Retro.
I'll keep my GC8 and let the bean counters count someone elses beans for these new cutting edge impreza designs...
-DE
Impreza Retro.
12-05-2003, 09:34 AM
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Originally posted by DoomE.Q.
... but really I have never been one to abide by or listen to the standards and opinions of an industry that keeps my cars gearing weak for 0-60 times and stuffs a cat before my turbocharger for cold start emissions while numbing down my suspension and stuffing my car full of sound deadening on top of two extra doors to please grocery getters while calling it sporty to attempt to capture the coveted 16-30YO male market segment...
I'll keep my GC8 and let the bean counters count someone elses beans for these new cutting edge impreza designs...
-DE
Impreza Retro.
... but really I have never been one to abide by or listen to the standards and opinions of an industry that keeps my cars gearing weak for 0-60 times and stuffs a cat before my turbocharger for cold start emissions while numbing down my suspension and stuffing my car full of sound deadening on top of two extra doors to please grocery getters while calling it sporty to attempt to capture the coveted 16-30YO male market segment...
I'll keep my GC8 and let the bean counters count someone elses beans for these new cutting edge impreza designs...
-DE
Impreza Retro.
Last edited by IllNastyImpreza; 12-05-2003 at 09:39 AM.
12-05-2003, 02:04 PM
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I like both, ****, the 03 was the reason I bought one!! Dah!
Anyways, 04 has way nicer interior, better looking back lights
however, 03 I like the huge fog lights under those ugly bug eye lights, I wish the 04 had the big fog lights
But you know what?
We all win:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Anyways, 04 has way nicer interior, better looking back lights
however, 03 I like the huge fog lights under those ugly bug eye lights, I wish the 04 had the big fog lights
But you know what?
We all win:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
12-08-2003, 10:43 PM
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the bug eyes took me some time to get use to but i like them now. and hey you gotta love the rally inspired driving lights(fog). as for the 04's their fog lights look like something that you'd find on a civic. i do like the tail lights on the 04s tho. and as for the older generations i use to love those until the 02's came out.... you gotta love the box flares..
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