'Impreza' still cuts the mustard.
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That 2014 car is really growing on me, though I didn't realise the US only got 1000 of them!
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mercedes design team has lost the plot
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Interesting, least powerful yet most fun. No surprise it loses out slightly in the 0-60 and qtr mile. I think Subaru should have upped the power to put it at the same level as it's "rivals" oh and made it more reliable, then they'd have been onto a winner.
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Reads well but is it the same old flawed 2.5 engine?
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Originally Posted by Paben
(Post 11516061)
Reads well but is it the same old flawed 2.5 engine?
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Originally Posted by ditchmyster
(Post 11516050)
Interesting, least powerful yet most fun. No surprise it loses out slightly in the 0-60 and qtr mile. I think Subaru should have upped the power to put it at the same level as it's "rivals" oh and made it more reliable, then they'd have been onto a winner.
Oh and how **** were the photos on that website. |
The reviewer, Jeremy, has always had a soft spot for Imprezas.
I used to chat to him on and off years back. Yes the pics!!!! not the best |
Originally Posted by south_scoob
(Post 11516029)
mercedes design team has lost the plot
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Still cuts the mustard and the residuals are far better than those German things..
Looks stunning too. Love it |
Originally Posted by grey_boy
(Post 11516110)
Still cuts the mustard and the residuals are far better than those German things..
Looks stunning too. Love it |
You must have sh1t in your eye |
I think the new WRX STi is just more of the same. And it looks like an EVO to boot, I mean whatever happened to considered design?
Will there be yet more 2.5 engine woes? It's the least powerful engine of the three in both bhp and torque, not good when the Merc has just a 2.0 litre lump. Consequently in spite of being the lightest car the STi still has the worst power to weight ratio. More of the same appalling mpg figures compared to the faster German rivals - 23mpg best against their low 30's is nothing to brag about these days, even if you do allow that you don't buy a performance car to save fuel. It's the slowest car in everything apart from accelleration up to 50mph and the road course lap which it won by 0.08 seconds, wow. Look at the picture of the engine bay. That photo could have been taken 10 years ago. Where's the progress? Oh yes, and it comes in a new and original snappy colour scheme. Blue over gold. How innovative. Resting on laurels? Ok so it's the cheapest by some way, and it has the best drivetrain warranty - good job really because that might be the best thing about it. It doesn't cut any mustard for me. And since when did Americans know enough about sports saloons to be able to give a valid opinion? Oh yeah, they built one - the Corvette. :lol1: |
Originally Posted by Fonzey
(Post 11516026)
That 2014 car is really growing on me, though I didn't realise the US only got 1000 of them!
Looks wise it's a subjective thing. I like the wings and bulges, typical Impreza idiosyncrasy. Plus Imprezas are like angels, they look a little ordinary without wings!:D Ps no bun fighting please, let's appreciate what little Subaru has to offer. |
Originally Posted by grey_boy
(Post 11516131)
Yeah I think so...your missus backfired..again
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Originally Posted by Maz
(Post 11516137)
Looks wise it's a subjective thing. I like the wings and bulges, typical Impreza idiosyncrasy. Plus Imprezas are like angels, they look a little ordinary without wings!:D
Ps no bun fighting please, let's appreciate what little Subaru has to offer. The current STI, in fact all STIs since 2007 look like they were designed by a committee that never met. Compare them to the smooth lines and integration of the original classic Impreza and it's like they are from a different world. Yes the original design is dated, but it had balance and worked as a design greater than the sum of its parts if you like, the current one is nothing more than a mess, there is no flow, no overall concept, it's like they came in every day and said 'let's put a crease here', 'let's put a vent there', 'let's put a bulge here'... horrible quite frankly! |
Originally Posted by Maz
(Post 11516137)
let's appreciate what little Subaru has to offer.
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Originally Posted by Xline
(Post 11516146)
I am not really seeing the differences ...
http://image.motortrend.com/f/679604...-STI-promo.jpg http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/...psf1008ae4.png My photo editing skills are awesome.
Originally Posted by Blue by You
(Post 11516134)
And it looks like an EVO to boot
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Originally Posted by grey_boy
(Post 11516110)
Still cuts the mustard and the residuals are far better than those German things..
Looks stunning too. Love it |
Cheers for the post, good link imo :thumb:
Our American pals never fail to bring a smile to my face. 'Pobst says it's the best bimmer ever. That's enough for me' (or words to that effect) says one. Strange, considering it was a comparison test, one NOT between BMs. There was also the stupid comment about looks and buying (or not) a car because of them - this on a peformance comparison site :cuckoo: Anyway, some diamonds among the mud:
But back fully on track isn't it also interesting to see that other manufacturers are moving into the performance AWD market, even if it is 'downwards' to BM and MB diehards ? Perhaps the 'plank yank' who posted that Subarus are 'F & F, sooo 2001' might now consider the idea ahead of its time ? |
In case you are as dim as me you need to go through the pics in order to read full review.
http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/BMW...WRX-2014-05-08 |
Originally Posted by chris j t
(Post 11516223)
In case you are as dim as me you need to go through the pics in order to read full review.
http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/BMW...WRX-2014-05-08 |
:thumb: Has he bought one yet though ;)
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I enjoyed the read but take all the comments with a pinch of salt. The only real test/judge is for you to go out and test one for yourself. You may be pleasantly surprised or you may think what a horrible thing it is.
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Originally Posted by LSherratt
(Post 11516308)
I enjoyed the read but take all the comments with a pinch of salt. The only real test/judge is for you to go out and test one for yourself. You may be pleasantly surprised or you may think what a horrible thing it is.
However given the lukewarm run the Impreza has had of late, it's good to read anything positive. I'm very much an Impreza man. It's becoming a cliche but it's the ubiquitous working class hero. Punching well above it's weight and possessing an endearing appeal (to me anyway). Whilst it will never capture the iconic status of it's forebears thankfully it's embodying some of the spirit. All imho of course. |
Originally Posted by grey_boy
(Post 11516110)
Still cuts the mustard and the residuals are far better than those German things..
Looks stunning too. Love it |
Originally Posted by dnc
(Post 11516723)
Really??
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Originally Posted by f1_fan
(Post 11516745)
Yes, really and the 2.5 engine doesn't have a design fault either ;) :lol1: These threads get more laughable by the week. Blinkered, deluded or plain daft... I don't know which!
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Originally Posted by NormantheDog
(Post 11516751)
Thank god we only live once :lol1:
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i'm just back from America and they are raving about the new WRX with its 2.0 268 HP engine, most say its not worth the extra for the STI, Subaru adverts were on the TV quite a bit too out there
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