might still look like a mazda........
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47k for a bespoke and handbuilt engine by Prodrive who are without question the best at building engines doesn't sound too crazy. People pay 10k+ for engines built by complete idiots!!
the car looks awesome on paper. I for one will be having one.
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if they built that concept Prodrive car that made clarkson puke (P2?) and offered it for 47k you have people queing round the corner to buy one. 47k for the latest thing?
said it before and i'll say it again, it could be as fast as lightspeed and i wouldn't have one. it's a dog of a car.
i agree with your comment about a handbuilt prodrive engine, i'm sure it'll be a belter but even the heavily tested PPP can be improved upon very easily. it's just a shame it's got to sit in the shell it's destined for
said it before and i'll say it again, it could be as fast as lightspeed and i wouldn't have one. it's a dog of a car.
i agree with your comment about a handbuilt prodrive engine, i'm sure it'll be a belter but even the heavily tested PPP can be improved upon very easily. it's just a shame it's got to sit in the shell it's destined for
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Good for you fella...
However i dont have £50K, but if i did. It wouldn't be buying that.
Cant see that beating a Corvette Z06 on the drag strip, the Porsche GT3 on track or lapping the ring in under 7min 27 sec.
Prodrive built or not... it aint even gonna be near a GTR.
I'd bet my car on that!
However i dont have £50K, but if i did. It wouldn't be buying that.
Cant see that beating a Corvette Z06 on the drag strip, the Porsche GT3 on track or lapping the ring in under 7min 27 sec.
Prodrive built or not... it aint even gonna be near a GTR.
I'd bet my car on that!
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Good for you fella...
However i dont have £50K, but if i did. It wouldn't be buying that.
Cant see that beating a Corvette Z06 on the drag strip, the Porsche GT3 on track or lapping the ring in under 7min 27 sec.
Prodrive built or not... it aint even gonna be near a GTR.
I'd bet my car on that!
However i dont have £50K, but if i did. It wouldn't be buying that.
Cant see that beating a Corvette Z06 on the drag strip, the Porsche GT3 on track or lapping the ring in under 7min 27 sec.
Prodrive built or not... it aint even gonna be near a GTR.
I'd bet my car on that!
I'll be extensively testing a GTR in two weeks time so I will have a firm opinion on what it is really like. Of course I imagine I will love it to bits but a hand built engine by prodrive is a HUGE stick in the side of any competition for that sort of money ... and a warranty!!
I'm not saying it's better than the GTR but i'm sure that the difference will not be monumental.
p.s. no offence meant in anything i've said. just having an adult discussion - you seem to be one of the only people on here that can
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I agree fella and see your point.
I agree that the ring time isnt the be all/end all etc. However each one of those cars the GTR was pitched against is a bit of a benchmark in their field and all cost considerably more than the GTR.
However the GTR car is a performance car, and i put emphasis on the word Performance. Nobody is going to buy the Impreza to do motorway miles in or cruise etc. They will buy it as a out and out performance car.
And thats the aspect im looking at it in.
As a performance car, look at all the extra performance you get from the GTR for only £2.5 grand more. The GTR is better in almost every aspect as far as i can see for effectively the same money. It seems to me as if the Impreza will undoubtedly be quite good but more relying on the fact its will be sold in limited numbers and have the halo'd "Prodrive" branding behind it.
Kind of selling off of their name if you know what i mean.
I agree that the ring time isnt the be all/end all etc. However each one of those cars the GTR was pitched against is a bit of a benchmark in their field and all cost considerably more than the GTR.
However the GTR car is a performance car, and i put emphasis on the word Performance. Nobody is going to buy the Impreza to do motorway miles in or cruise etc. They will buy it as a out and out performance car.
And thats the aspect im looking at it in.
As a performance car, look at all the extra performance you get from the GTR for only £2.5 grand more. The GTR is better in almost every aspect as far as i can see for effectively the same money. It seems to me as if the Impreza will undoubtedly be quite good but more relying on the fact its will be sold in limited numbers and have the halo'd "Prodrive" branding behind it.
Kind of selling off of their name if you know what i mean.
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I agree fella and see your point.
I agree that the ring time isnt the be all/end all etc. However each one of those cars the GTR was pitched against is a bit of a benchmark in their field and all cost considerably more than the GTR.
However the GTR car is a performance car, and i put emphasis on the word Performance. Nobody is going to buy the Impreza to do motorway miles in or cruise etc. They will buy it as a out and out performance car.
And thats the aspect im looking at it in.
As a performance car, look at all the extra performance you get from the GTR for only £2.5 grand more. The GTR is better in almost every aspect as far as i can see for effectively the same money. It seems to me as if the Impreza will undoubtedly be quite good but more relying on the fact its will be sold in limited numbers and have the halo'd "Prodrive" branding behind it.
Kind of selling off of their name if you know what i mean.
I agree that the ring time isnt the be all/end all etc. However each one of those cars the GTR was pitched against is a bit of a benchmark in their field and all cost considerably more than the GTR.
However the GTR car is a performance car, and i put emphasis on the word Performance. Nobody is going to buy the Impreza to do motorway miles in or cruise etc. They will buy it as a out and out performance car.
And thats the aspect im looking at it in.
As a performance car, look at all the extra performance you get from the GTR for only £2.5 grand more. The GTR is better in almost every aspect as far as i can see for effectively the same money. It seems to me as if the Impreza will undoubtedly be quite good but more relying on the fact its will be sold in limited numbers and have the halo'd "Prodrive" branding behind it.
Kind of selling off of their name if you know what i mean.
Yeh I see where you coming from but it's a pretty damn good name to sell off on ... one of my previous cars was tinkered with by the fabled crew and the result was absolutely mind blowing. therefore the prospect of a bespoke engine is mouth watering for me, and almost too good an opportunity to pass. I don't really give two hoots about residuals but I'm pretty certain that they will hold their money too. Another massive bonus is that a massive percentage of the sheep will never even get to see one on the road let alone drive one so all the slating that will ensue on here will be full of bull**** facts and figures from all the anoraks waving their copies of tw@t monthly ... and you will get months and months of cheap laughs out of it
Obviousely i'm sure the GTR will be superior (as i've said) but this won't be far off the mark.
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Its the "hand built" by Prodrive that will attract people without a doubt
Previous PPP's and Suspensions are just developed by Prodrive
This car is going to be special although not sure if it will reach cult status but only time will tell.I Don't follow the Evo forums too much much I don't get the impression the FQ400 is treated say like the 22b although I have been known to be wrong before LOL. Its percieved status of course doesn't effect its drive
Previous PPP's and Suspensions are just developed by Prodrive
This car is going to be special although not sure if it will reach cult status but only time will tell.I Don't follow the Evo forums too much much I don't get the impression the FQ400 is treated say like the 22b although I have been known to be wrong before LOL. Its percieved status of course doesn't effect its drive
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Its the "hand built" by Prodrive that will attract people without a doubt
Previous PPP's and Suspensions are just developed by Prodrive
This car is going to be special although not sure if it will reach cult status but only time will tell.I Don't follow the Evo forums too much much I don't get the impression the FQ400 is treated say like the 22b although I have been known to be wrong before LOL. Its percieved status of course doesn't effect its drive
Previous PPP's and Suspensions are just developed by Prodrive
This car is going to be special although not sure if it will reach cult status but only time will tell.I Don't follow the Evo forums too much much I don't get the impression the FQ400 is treated say like the 22b although I have been known to be wrong before LOL. Its percieved status of course doesn't effect its drive
I think this is a move in the right direction for subaru and they are finally starting to cut their own niche in the performance car market. The new look was the start, now we are getting bespoke built engines ... this is a very exciting time for any true enthusiasts.
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It will be certainly interesting to drive the car
I guess it will also be interesting to see if Mr Clarkson gives it the same treatment he dished out to the FQ400
I guess it will also be interesting to see if Mr Clarkson gives it the same treatment he dished out to the FQ400
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I look forward to testing mine extensively
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I must admit I was surprised you bought the white one knowing this was coming! I know your not interested in residules but I would be interested to know what Subaru offer you for yours
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Also I wanted to try out the new scoob for a period of ownership so that I could see for myself if it was a good as my very trusted dealer and friend claimed it was ... now I know it is I am hooked!
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New Imprezas | evo News | News | evo
380S "expected to be on sale by the end of the year priced at roughly £40,000."
New Imprezas | evo News | News | evo
380S "expected to be on sale by the end of the year priced at roughly £40,000."
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See this yesterday, probably a very good car but still looks as it does
Crying out to be made into a 3 door IMHO.
Crying out to be made into a 3 door IMHO.