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Old 23 October 2008, 08:44 PM
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Default 1st New ltd Edition 08 Impreza-STi 20th Anniversary

Doesn't look too bad with the RA wheels and STi "Pink" suspension.

STI - STI 20th ANNIVERSARY

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Old 23 October 2008, 08:48 PM
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Inside looks good, as for the rest well i'm not a fan yet.
Old 23 October 2008, 09:02 PM
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Quite like the white.
Old 23 October 2008, 09:25 PM
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They could of atleast tried ot make it better then the S204.
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I can't believe they used the same wheels as the old MY05-07 Spec C RAs, totally unoriginal.

As Juggers has said, S204 makes this look so dull. You would have thought they could have put a little more effort into the styling.

20 years and this is how they celebrate one of the greatest rally cars ever made.

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Old 23 October 2008, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by juggers
They could of atleast tried ot make it better then the S204.
Why, when they can sell these, then make an S205 and sell that. More sales is what they are after at the end of the day.

Making better version after better version is what STI does best.

They've yet to better the RA-R though.
Old 23 October 2008, 09:55 PM
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Another special edition without a factory run number
Old 23 October 2008, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MrRA

They've yet to better the RA-R though.
Tart

And at least yours was the best looking as well.
Old 23 October 2008, 10:37 PM
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My love for impreza's died with the hatchback i just hope they can produce something to reignite my fire.

Like you said they are yet to better the ra-r ,but i just don't think it's going to happen because the ra-r has the historical 4 door saloon status and that's what impreza's were all about imo.
Old 23 October 2008, 10:42 PM
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In my heart of hearts i'm hoping that they will come out with a special saloon type Mcrae! How many of us would buy that then !!!!!

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Old 23 October 2008, 10:43 PM
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It,s growing on me, especially the White, Hmmmm, loving the seats too..
Old 23 October 2008, 10:49 PM
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apart it being white, theres not much i like about the exterior

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Old 23 October 2008, 10:51 PM
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Default 20th Aniversary????

I thought the impreza came out in 1994?
Old 23 October 2008, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by simpsons !
I thought the impreza came out in 1994?
I think STi was founded in 1989 hence the aniversary...
Old 23 October 2008, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Oskar
I think STi was founded in 1989 hence the aniversary...
Ok but don't google STi

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Old 24 October 2008, 12:37 AM
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It looks ok, but makes me wonder, is it so hard to do something proper with the 08 model?
Old 24 October 2008, 11:36 AM
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Still looks sh*te.

Special editions still won't be available in the UK.

I'd have bought an S204 if officially sold in the UK.
Old 24 October 2008, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by simpsons !
Ok but don't google STi

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saloon type Mcrae i agree thats what i would need to change my one for the new type
Old 24 October 2008, 12:10 PM
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I see a Red push button start and a slighly different head unit... otherwise a premium spec car with RA's and antiroll bars?
Old 24 October 2008, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by stilover
Still looks sh*te.

Special editions still won't be available in the UK.

I'd have bought an S204 if officially sold in the UK.
Why because fo the 3 year warranty

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Old 24 October 2008, 12:42 PM
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I agree with the sentiments above. White is the only thing that makes me like this hatch.

Just bring us the saloon sti, Subaru!
Old 24 October 2008, 01:05 PM
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your all so fixed on the looks you havn't even noticed the fact its got a ej20 engine in it and not the 2.5 :0
Old 24 October 2008, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
your all so fixed on the looks you havn't even noticed the fact its got a ej20 engine in it and not the 2.5 :0
I'd noticed, I thought all JDM's were 2.0l
Old 24 October 2008, 01:13 PM
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thought nerw ones were 2.5? (i might be wrong)
Old 24 October 2008, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by juggers
Why because fo the 3 year warranty

Immy

Yes. Why is that funny? If it breaks, I want it repaired under warranty.

Also residual values. Imports always take more of a hit. Insurance too. Uk cars will be cheaper than imports.
Old 24 October 2008, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
thought nerw ones were 2.5? (i might be wrong)
JDM 2.0L

UK 2.5L
Old 24 October 2008, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
thought nerw ones were 2.5? (i might be wrong)
JDM cars use the 2.0 engine for homologation purposes for WRC, not to mention it's the stronger and better engine.

Originally Posted by stilover
Yes. Why is that funny? If it breaks, I want it repaired under warranty.

Also residual values. Imports always take more of a hit. Insurance too. Uk cars will be cheaper than imports.
I think you'll find a JDM import will be the same price or even cheaper as some members have found to insure. And when it comes to Ltd Ed JDM cars like the S204, RA-R etc they will always fetch more than a UK car.

Importers like Litchfield and PCM offer a warranty on their cars so it's really a no brainer in my opinion when it comes to choosing a JDM over a UK car.
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I like it It's no different to STI bring out V-Limiteds to celebrate Rally wins as these only had slight changes.

The rear suspension arms look interesting STI had mentioned that there would be some subtle chassis changes. I expect these will filter across the different models over time just as before.

Iain
Old 24 October 2008, 04:57 PM
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Its like trying to dress up a minger to look like a classy woman, it will always be mutton dressed as lamb in all formats.

Its the equivelant of trying to make a pig look like a racehorse.

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