MASSIVE WRC Subaru news....
16 December 2008, 12:37 PM
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why not. 
16 December 2008, 12:56 PM
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the new scoob cant hold a light to the new focus IMHO.
europe leads car design on both interior and exterior and of late, efficient engine production.
I think Jap cars have had there day, which funnily enough peaked to soon.
its all about getting in a car and driving it now, convienience, reliability, comfort, safety and i have to say, Ford are getting this all back in spadefulls.
wrc aside for a second, i'd go europe over jap right now !
europe leads car design on both interior and exterior and of late, efficient engine production.
I think Jap cars have had there day, which funnily enough peaked to soon.
its all about getting in a car and driving it now, convienience, reliability, comfort, safety and i have to say, Ford are getting this all back in spadefulls.
wrc aside for a second, i'd go europe over jap right now !
Sorry mate have to disagree Jap cars still have MORE quality than anything from europe. My parts list can prove it 
16 December 2008, 01:24 PM
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Anybody smell something 
“Reaching the decision has been an extremely difficult task, not least because of the countless Subaru fans that have supported our cars for so many years. We would like to express our sincere appreciation for our fans' strong and loyal support worldwide. They will remain an invaluable treasure for us,” he added.
“Reaching the decision has been an extremely difficult task, not least because of the countless Subaru fans that have supported our cars for so many years. We would like to express our sincere appreciation for our fans' strong and loyal support worldwide. They will remain an invaluable treasure for us,” he added.
16 December 2008, 02:23 PM
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16 December 2008, 05:00 PM
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Not very good news is it 
However, I suspect that in a couple of years they'll return for the following reasons. Once the current financial crisis rights itself (which it will do) Subaru will recognise that once again they can start selling cars. They already know one of the reasons why the Impreza had such a huge following was due to its rallying prowess. The biggest and quickest way to advertise their product to a worldwide market will be via WRC.
They will also have to change the design of the Impreza as they must know there is no interest in it's current guise. When was the last time you saw a new shape Impreza on the road? And how many have you seen since its release? No more then a handful I bet?
Anyone remember how Ford pulled out of all motorsport back in the late 80's (except for BTCC) saying they didn't want to spend such a large amount? They returned, albeit after a decade, with the Focus and a massive budget.
However, I suspect that in a couple of years they'll return for the following reasons. Once the current financial crisis rights itself (which it will do) Subaru will recognise that once again they can start selling cars. They already know one of the reasons why the Impreza had such a huge following was due to its rallying prowess. The biggest and quickest way to advertise their product to a worldwide market will be via WRC.
They will also have to change the design of the Impreza as they must know there is no interest in it's current guise. When was the last time you saw a new shape Impreza on the road? And how many have you seen since its release? No more then a handful I bet?
Anyone remember how Ford pulled out of all motorsport back in the late 80's (except for BTCC) saying they didn't want to spend such a large amount? They returned, albeit after a decade, with the Focus and a massive budget.
16 December 2008, 07:51 PM
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