Littleted

Went and signed the paperwork for my 2011 STI, had a real good play with one whilst i was there, didnt drive it though just looked over every angle.

Only part i dont like is hump in boot unsure why thats there but you loose space cos of it.


Internals look great now, Aircon ***** are diff, Seats very comfy, you 330s boys know what i mean.

Stereo sounds great compared to last one, unsure what they have done maybe diff speakers dunno.

Cant wait for next week, Its supposed to drop Monday so with prep and plates etc, i,ll prob be looking at backend of next week

If there is a Leeds meet going down can some1 let me know i,ll try pop over for a shandy

fastboyslim

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Nice!!! If i may ask, do you know if the chocolate piston issue has been resolved or are you, like me, buying with hope?

Oh yeah, what colour did you go for?

Littleted

Plasma Blue.

And as for the Piston im confident that after 9 calls to 5 dealers 3 peeps from IM and 1 i cant say, that the chocolate piston issue is ok.

The map of the 2011 is a wee bit different Lower end torque but yes same engine.

But dont forget i tink this engine has been around since the hawks of 2006 0r 2007.

What i advise is google the failure and youll see if you concentrate on just reading here its blinkers you to what the actuall issue was.

Basically the Map was too aggressive on the first ones, once the patch came out is was ok, apart from people who constantly spank the limiter or track day there car.

But yeah wuld be nice with some better ones.

f4la k

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Best of luck with the new car mate.

But i just couldnt go and spend £33k on a car that every time i wanted to give it a thrashing it would be in the back of my mind if the engine is goin to let go.

Subarus are not the car they used to be, they have moved on with the times and are now more like a family car, which 99% of people dont want with all the fancy luxuries, they would rather have a solid engine and performance and a few rattles here and there.

Anyway happy motoring, hope it hold together for you..

lordharding

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I was in stan palmers today as they have just got the plasma blue salloon in the showroom and it is one of the best looking subarus I,ve ever seen


Colour is fantastic
Interior is great too


Subaru are back on top again

Christmas and holidays are cancelled now until I save up
A bit more money


You will love the colour

scooby L

You've never driven a P1 then

Littleted

what was the warrenty on the 2010 STIs 36000 ?

I see these have 60000 now i know my WRX-S is 36k or 3 years

Littleted

yeah i have to also agree, I messed with it for 20 mins yesterday, and the leather and piano black really do feel and look lush.

Ok not like ya Audis, but it just has that something that makes you feel warm n fuzzy :P

Times change subarus design change people will grow to like them.

Theres many a time ive seen a new model car and though WTF ugly bast, but then warmed to it , i remember the time i thought a escort cosworth was awsome and now they look ****e.

the only car that remains butt ugly in my eyes if that fiat Multipla abortion LOL

ooo and of course them MEGA MEGA long old citroens with hidden back wheels

urban

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You sure about 36K warranty?

The warranty on the new cars will be 60K as has always been with Subaru with the exception of the cosworth sti

My 330S is 60K

And yes - you're right about the seats, they are fantastic.
But..........watch the side bolsters as there have been reports of them wearing poorly

scoobyc

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awesome.

Seen a few recently and they look good

Littleted

i just hope the Spec C suspension is forgiving, It felt good to sit in something and it feel rock solid,

My WRX-S is cool, but this just feels ROCK HARD

Littleted

ANd before anybody comments in the Finbar Siunders way.

Suspension

Gary WRX

congrats mate looking forward to seeing some pics when you pick it up!

zayd

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-Flame Suit On-

Did you know you can pick up an Evo FQ300 for only £28,999. That seems very competetive in comparison to the STI.

-Double Layer Flame Suit On-

Littleted

Yeah i priced it up as well

Dont like the Evo pers pref though, only like the old 8 and 9s.

I also priced up the Focus RS with Matt Black Vynl, but once you sit in the new scoob youll see how nice it is compared to the other 2

dunx

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You can get a lot more than an FQ-300 if you walk into a dealers with £28K in your pocket...

They are desperate to shift them, the insurance is double my STI

dunx

P.S. Look forward to seeing this car in the flesh !

Littleted

problem i had is the resale on my WRX-s was low anywhere else as they ring round the grages and you get nowt for em, only if you PX it against another scoob do you get anything decent ish.

for 33k you can i agree get a lot of any car, but all being said i have mine now well weds

mikeyw

make sure you post up some pics when you get it - i'm still sorting the rear seat mods for the dog transport but we are getting there now so I hope to be betting one soonly

Littleted

just had confirmation Weds Morning 10am wooot

Tom87

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Sounds cool. Bring it to the Essex tunnel run in November

Stevesbluewrx

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I beg you to take a picture once you have the car.

I have a soft spot for them.

Steve

pslewis

I'm pleased you have what you want, that's what matters in the end.

The only reason you got a decent price for your WRX-S against a £33,000 STi Saloon is because they are at least £5,000 overpriced ..... you will find that the depreciation will be similar to that of Germany in the 1930's

But, it's only money ... enjoy it

The Sheep Worrier

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£750 odd quid for 12 months tax, a bit harsh i rekon!!!but then i suppose whrn your spending 33k on a car,tax and fuel aint gonna bother you 2much!!!!
Good luck with your new purchase!

Littleted

Yeah i figured that out einstein Yens bad so in relaity we should be paying 28 29k ish possibly 30k

but then agin i can afford it.

Save up m8 you can too become a scooby owner and ditch ya dads civic where it belongs in the Over 60s carpark

But i still like you even though you just wind us all up LOL

pslewis

Yeah, I do long for the day to come where I am rich enough to blow £33,000 .....

I'm saving boss, I'm saving ............

f1_fan

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Oh dear, it's come to ***** wavimg about how much moey we have got has it? Very sad

Boyakasha

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I'd have to agree, it's only a Subaru not a Bugatti Veyron.

I'm amazed anyone would pay £33k for this car.

dunx

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My confusion is that the car appears to have been styled in the WTCC mould...

Can we expect a N/A 2 litre touring car ? Or a 1.6 turbo ?

dunx

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Beggers belief anyone would by UK anymore ?

Our survey said ug ahhh ! X

Good luck with the car fella, but can't help thinking fools and their money Anything but JDM against the current UK line up doesn't make sense to me.

StrikE

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yeah