Dippy

Some people like the MY01, some hate it.

But it still is a Scooby.

I do hope that there's not going to be a continued rivalry on this BBS where MY01 owners are considered outcasts by MY93-00 owners.

P.S. I may buy one, but then I might not...

MorayMackenzie

Traitorous thoughts!

DrEvil

Although I dont like the new shape, specifically the front.. I'll still respect any impreza owners.. cos they are still going to be nutty cars that can be driven hard..




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Fosters

only turbo owners? I thought this was a 'subaru impreza' bbs... all impreza owners have equal say 'n all.

I'm sure JohnF might have something to say if you don't respect his 'preza sport whatever MY.

DrEvil

Removed the word turbo from previous post, used to writing it after impreza, no disrespect meant!

Subi Chick

Yes, it's still a Scooby.
I find the look rather interesting.
I got one of the last old-body style 01's.

Dave T-S

Subi Chick
And this is from a resident of the country that gave us the AMC Pacer, right??

The Zohan

I believe what brings us lot to scoobynet is our interest (some might say love) of our cars and chatting to others with the same interest(s)

If it is an Impreza - new or old whats the difference?

No snobbery, no hierarchy, just an common interest shurely!?!

Subi Chick

Yes And here we call Vauxhalls GMs.

Chris L

Subi Chick

Yea, we have other names for Vauxhall's too

In response to the main question. I would hope that there wouldn't be any prejudice against 'new' Imprezza owners - can't see any reason why there should be.

Cheers

Chris

Mr Leigh

The MY2001 is a step backwards.

I think when people get the chance to test drive them they will realise what a performance shortfall it suffers from. In standard guise it is 2 seconds slower 0-100. You will notice that on the road, ask any elise owner whos car does 0-100 in a similar time. Its not all figures either, its about the way a car feels. I would not like an ounce extra 'refinement' and you cannot take away the fact that the car in present trim looks a minger.

Its so-called better performance in the bends is also a bit of a nonsense. Would they say it was better if the MY2001 was tested against a MY00 fitted with the same wheel and tyre combination. 215 17 like the much rated RB5?

Would I get one, NO WAY. Why, because in its current form it would be a backwards step against my MY99 car.

Also look at the history of the current guise Impreza. In two years the new MY2001 will look outdated by new versions with better seats, handling, power and most certain of all Styling.

So those that say buying a MY00 (a car at the peak of its evolution) is throwing money away because of depreciation, should think about what the MY2001 (Abortion fresh from the bucket) will be worth against its much improved versions when it comes sales time.

The saving grace of the MY2001 is we can all spend a little extra and make it look almost identical to the new WRC car. Roll on Sti

hooksin

I am new to this board, joined after buying my first Subaru (MY95). Now I don't want to get involved in slagging the new shape...but how can you resist. IT'S UGLY...PURE UGLY.
Now I appreciate your point "horses 4 courses" & all that. I owned a R21 Turbo & Galant VR4...both pretty UGLY cars, but I bought them for different reasons. At the time money was limited and they were both pretty good straight line performers, but at least I admitted the UGLY factor.

Now my point is, are you becoming BMW drivers(no offence), & buying for the name only??
How can anyone justify the new look...HOW??
Previous threads state, better handling, build quality etc, so are you saying that if Subaru had kept the older shape but with the new improvements then you would still prefer the new shape??
Sorry it's a long post.

Josh L

I would agree wholeheartedly. There should be no rivalry between the old and new Scoobs, in the same way that there SHOULDN'T be any between UK and Import owners ie there shouldn't be, but there probably will be.

I certainly wont enter into any because I know that my car's better than everyone else's. Well at least the bits my neighbour didn't reverse into the other day (sob).

Cheers m'dears

Josh