Brand new Impreza WRX STI 2007 vs 2008
16 June 2008, 02:10 PM
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Brand new Impreza WRX STI 2007 vs 2008
Hello everyone,
I have the chance to buy either car with 0 miles.
apart from the colour, which one would you go for and why?
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I have the chance to buy either car with 0 miles.
apart from the colour, which one would you go for and why?
cheers
16 June 2008, 03:52 PM
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16 June 2008, 04:15 PM
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hmmmm....
I agree with you, at the moment both cars are priced within 10% of each other.
The 2007 car has DCCD, the 2008 has that system ( + auto -) tried by Tiff Needell in 5th gear.
Decisions Decisions
anyone else?
cheers
I agree with you, at the moment both cars are priced within 10% of each other.
The 2007 car has DCCD, the 2008 has that system ( + auto -) tried by Tiff Needell in 5th gear.
Decisions Decisions
anyone else?
cheers
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16 June 2008, 04:38 PM
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Same price too? I think in the current climate having the lower power map on the 08 would swing it for me despite the looks. Get some better springs or roll bars and the new would would be pretty spot on.
16 June 2008, 05:44 PM
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07 mate............that look is what subaru was made on.
I mean how mean do they look.
Im sorry but for all the technology on the new car, your always gonna think "this looks pish"
You can also mod the 07 which will have strong internals, and its a recognised look.
I know what i would choose everytime.
I mean how mean do they look.
Im sorry but for all the technology on the new car, your always gonna think "this looks pish"
You can also mod the 07 which will have strong internals, and its a recognised look.
I know what i would choose everytime.
16 June 2008, 05:51 PM
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The 08' - the Hawkeye could never have been described as good looking anyway, these cars are all about how they drive anyway.
The newage shape will soon start looking very dated, whereas the hatch shape has many,many years in it. Just get the rear lights tinted asap!
The newage shape will soon start looking very dated, whereas the hatch shape has many,many years in it. Just get the rear lights tinted asap!
16 June 2008, 07:02 PM
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07 mate............that look is what subaru was made on.
I mean how mean do they look.
Im sorry but for all the technology on the new car, your always gonna think "this looks pish"
You can also mod the 07 which will have strong internals, and its a recognised look.
I know what i would choose everytime.
I mean how mean do they look.
Im sorry but for all the technology on the new car, your always gonna think "this looks pish"
You can also mod the 07 which will have strong internals, and its a recognised look.
I know what i would choose everytime.
The 06/07 cars are reknown for not having strong internals
the 08 car on the other hand.... Tony
16 June 2008, 07:07 PM
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Thats what i thought, but wasnt sure if it was US cars i remember it from... because they seem to melt a 07 STi engine every other day.
My previous answer wasnt overly constructive, however if i had the choice of those 2 (knowing that you wont get a brand new 05 STi and the fact that you clearly want a 0 mileage car - i was the same position but for MY05 or MY06 and went for an MY05 on an 06 plate) i would personally go for the MY08 as its just a better car and i cant get on with the 'Hawkeye' looks.
I get the feeling the MY08 STi will be like the MY02 STi - butt ugly when released, but as the years have gone on they look better and better. (infact i now love the MY02 STi Prodrive because its just right in todays world)
16 June 2008, 08:25 PM
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Thats what i thought, but wasnt sure if it was US cars i remember it from... because they seem to melt a 07 STi engine every other day.
My previous answer wasnt overly constructive, however if i had the choice of those 2 (knowing that you wont get a brand new 05 STi and the fact that you clearly want a 0 mileage car - i was the same position but for MY05 or MY06 and went for an MY05 on an 06 plate) i would personally go for the MY08 as its just a better car and i cant get on with the 'Hawkeye' looks.
I get the feeling the MY08 STi will be like the MY02 STi - butt ugly when released, but as the years have gone on they look better and better. (infact i now love the MY02 STi Prodrive because its just right in todays world)
My previous answer wasnt overly constructive, however if i had the choice of those 2 (knowing that you wont get a brand new 05 STi and the fact that you clearly want a 0 mileage car - i was the same position but for MY05 or MY06 and went for an MY05 on an 06 plate) i would personally go for the MY08 as its just a better car and i cant get on with the 'Hawkeye' looks.
I get the feeling the MY08 STi will be like the MY02 STi - butt ugly when released, but as the years have gone on they look better and better. (infact i now love the MY02 STi Prodrive because its just right in todays world)
Now got a MY08 STi-
Must have an eye for beauty!!
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16 June 2008, 08:35 PM
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The MY07 is old hat now - imagine how old it will look when you come to sell it!?
The choice, the wise choice, is the MY08 - it will look fresh and current long after the 07 has faded into obscurity.
The choice, the wise choice, is the MY08 - it will look fresh and current long after the 07 has faded into obscurity.
16 June 2008, 09:14 PM
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16 June 2008, 09:29 PM
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Go for the 07, the first shape Impreza not to win the WRC driver or manufacturer championship in history
The 08 shape still has a chance to make an impact
The 08 shape still has a chance to make an impact
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16 June 2008, 10:03 PM
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This community is so fickle, it was only a couple of months ago every one on here was slagging the new car off.
The MY08 will resell easier in future, but I still don't really like it as much as the saloons (with the exception of the fugley eye), so if I was planning on keeping the car a good while I would go MY07.
The MY08 will resell easier in future, but I still don't really like it as much as the saloons (with the exception of the fugley eye), so if I was planning on keeping the car a good while I would go MY07.
