Hideous is the word you are grasping for............ Cookie, cut down on the old substance abuse and accept that this new designer is to subaru what bangle was to BMW -- a serious problem......alledgedly

 

See, you just made me look at this thread again, and yes i like a bit more again.

Sorry to be diferent here


Cookie


Was this not the kind of response given when Subaru launched the new age, now look how many of you own one of those

 

I think it's the bugeye experience all over again, not good to look at, but a cracking car to drive.

 

but why should we all have top spend £10s k on an ugly car when it is relatively easy to make it attractive?! - Ironically Alfa and the like seem to do ok

Remember the 246 dino, even the Magnum style 308 GTS - then look at the Testarossa, 348, 360 - revolting by comparison (ok i accept some like the 360..)

BMW were ruined by employing the wrong stylist - just look at the weird mixture of tortured lines on recent models...BMWs have been predictably very stylish for years - til the new 'design theme'....how long before Subaru realise they have been dragged down another stylist's ego pipedream (what DO they smoke in those pipes..?)

 

I think that they are desperate to keep it going till the all new car in 2007, has kept their new designer busy for the last few months ****ing up a very good design by Peter Stevens ie Blobeye. What they fail to realise is we would have all bought a new 2.5ltr car anyway but they still don't learn by their styling mistakes (Bugeye)

My 2ps worth

 

I agree (mostly!) - I would be keen to buy 05 shape with 2.5 + mods, but unlikely to buy this unfortunate aperition (sp?)......- a missed opportunity (another inch wider on the flared arches + 2.5 and most would have been delighted!!)

 

Anyway you heard it here first with that fat looking front grill, it will have to be the

PIG EYE

 

YUK!!!!!

 

it will make a lot of money for any company that can disguise its pig ugly looks..........................

 

How anyone can say that is not far, far better looking than the current model is beyond me.

 

Its starting to grow on me a bit now

 

Said it before and will say it here, I like it, just need to change the black in the grills for a bit of mesh maybe.

Will be going to Subaru on Monday, for some work to be done. I had better stay well clear of the sales desks.

Who knows when it will be available to own please?


Cookie

 

i pursume the huge grills are for cooling purposes,which is all good news .

 

I definately prefer it to the Bug Eye (what you reckon cookie, i know you like your Bug Eye ) personnaly i'd rather have the current model over this upcoming version but you can't really decide till you see it in the skin.

 

Think Subaru have lost the plot now. I prefer the Impreza over the Evo until the bug eye. Now think i would buy an Evo over Subarus last couple if Imprezas, the 330 bhp and up evos look a bit better. They just dont have the same draw as the pre bug eye Imprezas. Cant see me selling my car anytime soon, just have to hope Subaru get it right again. Anyone any ideas on why the big change in looks? Is it performance reasons, or are they just aiming at a wider market now. Would have been great if the had focused on performance,handling, interior and a few external touches on the classics.

 

LOL @ MY93WRX

The bugeye rocks mate.

 

now you are just being silly !!

 

Like a wart perhaps

 

Looks like a SEAT Ibiza to me, no bad thing. I mean, it looks alright but I'm more of a classic man myself - personal preference. The pedegree is still there though - I think!!

Ben

 

Actually the above picture is a photoshop one....but not too disimilar to the new shape which can be seen in Auto Express. Scoop is smaller and front bumper different and lights.

 

I think the grill would be better without the middle oval bit - it's too fussy. And I would prefer double headlamps instead of the big blobby ones. And the scoop is too big - it makes the car look top heavy and stodgy - although if it's there for performance reasons then so be it.

In short, I'd like the new age shape, but incorporating a classic style grill and morette style lights. The nearest I'll get is a bugeye with morettes.

 

I was then about to say that.

There is mesh in the grille on the 'true' MY06 Imprezas, including the non-turbo models.

 

Just get the feeling since the bug eye came out that Subaru had changed or are trying to change the market the car is aimed at. Maybe to sell more

 

Subaru UK weren't doing too badly (across the range) until earlier this year. We've obviously seen a few freebies thrown in to try to keep the momentum.

 

Not so sure about that new front......

It's very Alfa, but without the style, and following a severe thrashing with the ugly stick.

Headlights are subtly different to the current model as well, slightly stretched and bit odd looking, maybe feminine (?).

Maybe they'll be offerring it in pink soon with blue sti badges instead and a matching pink interior option

Adding to someone's comment above, from the appearance of the bugeye, Subaru definitelly appear to be aiming more at a wider audience. the way the car drives from that point is a clear indication. More sound proofing, smoother delivery of power, lighter controls, numb steering. All these things are for the people who want to drive a fast comfy sofa. not for enthusiasts.

I don't think Subaru could ever become mainstream like such as Ford for example as they cost too much. Very much a niche product IMO.

As for appealing to the wider market, I thnk only a father could love that child whcih I think may well cause people to either rush out and buy ahead of it, or wait, or go somewhere else (Mitsi maybe?)

 

Oh cockstar, you are a little gem!

 

Repost

 

Hi,

Why is the MY99 better than the MY00 ??
I have a MY99...
R.

 

hopefully you mean twin turbo with FMIC and seperate exhausts to rear...

 

it has the same revolting Jag S Type central hole problem............