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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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No-one commented on the god-awful "new" Impreza on the cover of todays Auto express?

[img]http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/picture..._pic_25356.jpg[img]

Made me glad I bought a MY06

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  2. I know that this is their "impression"
**edit - feel free to sort ou tthe IMG tags on the html!**
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkGArgyle
No-one commented on the god-awful "new" Impreza on the cover of todays Auto express?

[img]http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/picture..._pic_25356.jpg[img]

Made me glad I bought a MY06

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  1. Apologies if this has been posted before and I have missed it
  2. I know that this is their "impression"
Memo to Subaru:

I know no-one buys a Scooby for its looks, but that *really* doesn't mean you HAVE to make the new ones so Pig Ugly!!!

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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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yep see what you mean , makes my o6 look good, could look good tho
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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I like it - keep your 06's
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Brun
I like it - keep your 06's
Me too, but I doubt it'll turn out like that
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Says it all if they are only comparing it to a Golf not an EVO X
Originally Posted by MarkGArgyle
No-one commented on the god-awful "new" Impreza on the cover of todays Auto express?

[img]http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/picture..._pic_25356.jpg[img]

Made me glad I bought a MY06

disclaimers -
  1. Apologies if this has been posted before and I have missed it
  2. I know that this is their "impression"
**edit - feel free to sort ou tthe IMG tags on the html!**
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Like the back but they could have done more with the front.

Not that its probably anything more than a bullsh1t photoshop image.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Proper number of doors though.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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AutoExpress is full of $h!t. Every 8th issue has yet another mock-up of a future Impreza, and they never get it right until after an official press release, when it's hardly a scoop There must be one guy there who's pretty good at Photoshop who gets paid to dream this $h!t up all day. Great job.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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It looks like a cross between an MY06 and an Alpha Romeo

I will stick with the Blob
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Brun
I like it - keep your 06's
totaly agree i will get one if i looks like that no question, what a great looking scooby
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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I MUST SAY I WOULD NEVER BUY A BRAND NEW CAR. WITH LOOKING AT THAT I WOULD PROBABLY BUY IT. BRAND NEW, IT LOOKS COOL.



I WILL STICK WITH THE BLOB. (NOW THAT DID MAKE ME LAUGH)
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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Evo X is looking better by the day
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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For once, front end looks good--well O.K. but rear end is a disaster--swage lines far too pronounced and also angled all wrong--reminds me of a wheelbarrow!
Other details--look at spoiler, the way it cuts across rear side window---again all wrong.
Article seems to suggest Subaru after increased market share with better interior quality and even a flat 4 diesel to make an appearance but no mention of a 5 door version which will be a must to attract increased sales.
I could live with a hatchback to replace my wagon( for family and practical reasons) but would not consider a 3 door.
I also agree with other comments re. doubt about this Auto Express "version" being already "signed off", especially as launch still about 18 months away.
Any other views?
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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Looks better than the EVO X!! no?
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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I think that looks awesome - best looking version since the classic
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 11:21 PM
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good fun reversing!!
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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I think it looks great.

But what no Scoop!
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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As far as I can see it's just Autocar blending designs of the MY06, P2 and B5-TPH which maybe for once closer to the truth than Autocar actually realise IMHO

Tony

BTW as if that spoiler would stay

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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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A new 2 door scooby , yes please
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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seems like it is aimed to the younger drivers,

vxr market.

oh well i'm looking forward to the evo x and the nissan gtr, (on top gear mag this month)
if they're affordable.

need to sell my scooby jacket then.
will look odd with one in a mits
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 07:25 AM
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I'll stick with my mint classic, unless I win the lottery, then it's DB9 time
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 07:36 AM
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Looks the Muts danglies if u ask me
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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I like it too.

I also remember a year or so back when Auto Express had pics of the 06 WRX and everyone didn't believe it would ever actually look like that. It did...
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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Not sure about it. Looks like a cut n shut job between an Alfa 156 tourer and the current Impreza... except they cut too much of the roof away, and ended up with a V shaped chassis.

I'll keep my Classic for a bit longer, I think...
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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Hasn't Subaru already shown us what the 08 Impreza WILL look like? It looked Cr@p anyway, but I can't see them changing design completely at this late stage.
What Auto Express has done, is what they always do, i.e. print false artist impressions of what THEY WANT as the next new car.
According to Auto Express, I should already be driving around in a 4wd Focus RS Cosworth ????????????????? As printed a while back. (Another Artist impression)
The new Impreza will look like the one that Subaru showed. That means it will be bigger, wider, taller, and heavier than the current one.

Roll on the Evo X !!!!
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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I think that Autoexpress mock up looks the dogs danglies, i'd buy one
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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i really like the pictures of the newscoob in Autoexpress
... but i hate to say the new Evo looks loads better
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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That looks great! I'd even consider moving back to a Scoob from the Z!
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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I've has a go at photoshopping it - can't make it look any nicer when it's pimped! This one has me beaten, therefore I conclude - it's a dog!
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