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pslewis 01 April 2010 09:31 PM

Wide Body WRX
 
I'm ready to buy one if the price is sensible .... anyone know when it's coming to the UK?

USA are getting them (and the STi Sedan) in the summer ... will we be far behind?

What will happen to the slim bodied WRX and WRX-S prices? I can see them suffering the way the Bug Eye did after the facelift ...... no-one wanted a Bug Eye, (they wanted either a Classic or BlobEye). Even today the Bug Eye is recognised as the worst Impreza ever made (will the same affect the slim WRX's?)

pslewis 01 April 2010 09:39 PM

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSn...dy-22+copy.jpg

pslewis 01 April 2010 09:41 PM

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSn...dy-21+copy.jpg

JonMc 01 April 2010 09:41 PM

That's nice, but what's wrong with bugs :hjtwofing :D

pslewis 01 April 2010 09:50 PM

They're Bug Ugly ;)

Cannon Fodder 01 April 2010 09:54 PM

I do like the wide bodied WRX but is it not a little too modern for an old codger? It might just be too radical for when you turn up at the afternoon tea dance, might give the old dears a turn...:lol1:

And as for Bugeyes have a look at my S202, and I had you penned as the style guru of Scoobynet, guess I was wrong then. :freak3:

Vesuvio 01 April 2010 09:54 PM

bug eyes worst Impreza ever made? No they're not, they far better cars than the classics. Looks are a subjective matter. Either you love it or you don't.

ChibiSF 01 April 2010 09:54 PM


Originally Posted by JonMc (Post 9322900)
That's nice, but what's wrong with bugs :hjtwofing :D

Nothing at all. There's plenty of bugeye love over here!

pslewis 01 April 2010 10:10 PM

Come on ...... everyone knows that the Bug Eye Impreza is the one NOT to be seen in!

Anyway - when is this wide body coming to the UK - cos, if they are around £18k I'm in for one :D

beef-on-the-bone 01 April 2010 10:20 PM

that does look really good :) a few coice mods (remap/exhaust etc) and you'll be nearing sti surely......

Vesuvio 01 April 2010 10:22 PM


Originally Posted by beef-on-the-bone (Post 9322989)
that does look really good :) a few coice mods (remap/exhaust etc) and you'll be nearing sti surely......

Or you can do the sensible thing and get an STi to begin with ;)

Cannon Fodder 01 April 2010 10:32 PM


Originally Posted by pslewis (Post 9322966)
Come on ...... everyone knows that the Bug Eye Impreza is the one NOT to be seen in!

Oh I'm sorry, which model classic Impreza do you drive Pete? :wonder:

pslewis 01 April 2010 10:33 PM

STi about £26,000

WRX about £19,000

That's £7,000 to spend on a TowBar and Electrics and some chrome trim :thumb:

beef-on-the-bone 01 April 2010 10:34 PM


Originally Posted by Vesuvio (Post 9322996)
Or you can do the sensible thing and get an STi to begin with ;)

realise that, but would be cheaper until you start changing everything..........

with the car looking quite imposing you'd want a bit more go :)

Cannon Fodder 01 April 2010 10:35 PM


Originally Posted by beef-on-the-bone (Post 9322989)
that does look really good :) a few coice mods (remap/exhaust etc) and you'll be nearing sti surely......

Pete does not believe in modifying, they should be left as Subaru intended. :cuckoo:


Originally Posted by Vesuvio (Post 9322996)
Or you can do the sensible thing and get an STi to begin with ;)

Even if it was an STi it would in no way ever be driven as it was intended to be, he may as well buy a 2.0 RX. :D

pslewis 01 April 2010 10:37 PM


Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder (Post 9323026)
Oh I'm sorry, which model classic Impreza do you drive Pete? :wonder:

MY00 - the best Classic there was.

This is hideous:-

http://www.scoobyphotos.eclipse.co.u...l/s202_995.jpg

:D

beef-on-the-bone 01 April 2010 10:38 PM


Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder (Post 9323040)
Pete does not believe in modifying, they should be left as Subaru intended. :cuckoo:

not even any burble!?!? :Suspiciou

Cannon Fodder 01 April 2010 10:40 PM


Originally Posted by pslewis (Post 9323033)
STi about £26,000

WRX about £19,000

That's £7,000 to spend on a TowBar and Electrics and some chrome trim :thumb:

The price difference is for a reason, the STi it has better equipment, engine, gearbox, suspension etc etc :)

Chrome trim? That's a bit chav isn't it? :rolleyes:

pslewis 01 April 2010 10:40 PM

I have a Classic with a very healthy burble :D

Cannon Fodder 01 April 2010 10:42 PM


Originally Posted by beef-on-the-bone (Post 9323043)
not even any burble!?!? :Suspiciou

Don't be so daft, that would wake up the rest of the residents. :lol1:

pslewis 01 April 2010 10:46 PM


Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder (Post 9323051)
The price difference is for a reason, the STi it has better equipment, engine, gearbox, suspension etc etc :)

Chrome trim? That's a bit chav isn't it? :rolleyes:

Who wants a car you cannot live with?

I have met so many STi owners who have had enough of the filling jarring ride .... the novelty quickly wears off!!

The standard WRX is the one to live with ...... we all know that :D

Cannon Fodder 01 April 2010 11:00 PM


Originally Posted by pslewis (Post 9323042)
MY00 - the best Classic there was.

Sorry is that a UK Turbo model as I think there are a long line of better classic models that yours - 22B, RB5, P1, STi RA, WRX RA, JDM STi, JDM WRX and Type R to name but a few :), no disrepect to UK Turbo owners intended. :thumb:


Originally Posted by pslewis (Post 9323042)

Everyone has there own taste and you do not like the Bugeye then that is your choice, :cuckoo:

Personally I would rather my limited edition (242/400) car than a bog standard production car but that again is my personal choice and taste. ;)

If it is of any interest to you have a read of the review below of the S202. :cool:

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...u_impreza.html

Cannon Fodder 01 April 2010 11:14 PM


Originally Posted by pslewis (Post 9323063)
Who wants a car you cannot live with?

I have met so many STi owners who have had enough of the filling jarring ride .... the novelty quickly wears off!!

The standard WRX is the one to live with ...... we all know that :D

Have all these 'owners' you have 'met' been aged 70 or more, read the reviews of the WRX and compare them to the STi, they are two entirely different beasts. :D

mgmiller 01 April 2010 11:21 PM

The wide body wrx should have been on sale from day 1 - looks are more aggressive, as it should do.

pslewis 02 April 2010 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by mgmiller (Post 9323135)
The wide body wrx should have been on sale from day 1 - looks are more aggressive, as it should do.

I agree 100%

Mark'sWRX 02 April 2010 11:16 AM

I'm afraid I have to agree with Pete. The current WRX looks lame, but the new version above is a lot better. I could be tempted.

I'm one of the few that prefers the old WRX over the STi as I want a quick car I can use every day without wanting to look too much like a frustrated rally driver.

There must be more like me as the WRX massively outsold the STi, although it may have been down to the price, admittedly.

I think £7k is a lot to pay for a car that is probably only 10% better, especially as I don't want gold wheels and a huge spoiler.

MICAWRX 02 April 2010 02:57 PM


Originally Posted by Mark'sWRX (Post 9323656)
I think £7k is a lot to pay for a car that is probably only 10% better, especially as I don't want gold wheels and a huge spoiler.

The spec d was made exactly for people like yourself...

I've had both and it is not just gold wheels and a big spoiler ... its been engineered a little more than your repmobile! ;)

As for Pete slagging bugs, you have gone down in my estimation... from a Teesside lad as well...
...Oh well I don't suppose your out to make friends!! :)

I've had a nice blob... the bug is just a little bit more niche...
...maybe a bit too special for your generic taste... :)

pslewis 02 April 2010 07:48 PM

I think they will have a hit on thier hands if the WRX has the STi body without any of the rock hard suspension and breakneck jarring over every pebble .... most people are happy with a very fast everyday car - they don't need the STi 'enhancements'.

bioforger 02 April 2010 08:54 PM


Originally Posted by pslewis (Post 9323052)
I have a Classic with a very healthy burble :D

Out of interest have you ever posted a pic of said classic? If so link pls, otherwise why not?

pslewis 02 April 2010 09:40 PM

Yeah, I have posted the piccies plenty of times ....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/08...e/Teign009.jpg

Anyway .... when is the wide body coming to the UK?


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