2008 Impreza

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  1. RRSCR

    RRSCR <b>The Observer</b>

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    I just got back from the national dealer meeting and the intro for the 2008 Tribeca and Impreza. The Impreza is amazing! Bigger, quiet and the 5 door looks excellent. Much better than the pictures make it look.

    We got to drive the 2.5i on the 1.5 mile, banked Las Vegas track, but only at 90 mph. The car was quick and quiet. Base model will retail for $17,000.

    We got hot laps in the WRX with a pro driver. My guy was a sprint car driver. He kept talking about how amazing the car was. They had a wet section where they pulled on the ebrake in a 60 mph curve. That couldn't even get the car out of shape.

    In short it is an amazing car! Once you get your butt in the seat, all of the stuff about sedan, 5 door, grille... is quickly forgotten. It takes the rush and excitement that WRX and STi are known for to the next level. Get ready!

    Randy
     
  2. BrianGT

    BrianGT Banned

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    Nice! Are you bringing one to the Subaru Challenge?

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  3. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

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    Nice, glad to hear that the next impreza platform will be just as capable!

    Now, any plans for a convertible??:p
     
  4. gotsol

    gotsol Active Member

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    Thanks for the heads up Randy. I hope the dealer meeting was fun and positive.
     
  5. RRSCR

    RRSCR <b>The Observer</b>

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    Gainesville-maybe. Atlanta -definitely.
     
  6. Alex

    Alex Community Founder
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    I cant wait!
     
  7. Deke

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    quiet? Haha, that's the only part I'm not liking. Can't wait to see it though.
     
  8. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

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    Whats new with the Tribeca?
     
  9. Dr.Chris

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    Now let's see the STI!!!
     
  10. RRSCR

    RRSCR <b>The Observer</b>

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    Practically everyting. New front and rear end. New 6 cyl that runs on 87 octane, new shift points in the transmission, much better handling and a bunch more stuff.
    Randy
     
  11. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

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    Next question is.. when will it come with a turbo :)
     
  12. RRSCR

    RRSCR <b>The Observer</b>

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    Not for at least 3 years. Nothing definite. That will be the next model change for Tribeca.
    Randy
     
  13. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

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    Thanks for the updates Randy.
     
  14. Meredith

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    Randy,
    Here is my million dollar question.... will the new wrx still come with RE92s? :)
     
  15. Deke

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    Like you'd keep the stock set of tires anyways...:)
     
  16. kingwrex

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    not a smart idea to be ripping the e-brake. thats a no no. that center diff will be trashed soon.
     
  17. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

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    Its Subaru employees doing it to Subaru vehicles...give me a car and tell me to thrash and see if I don't try to e brake turn and heel toe my way to a broken tranny....
     
  18. kingwrex

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    true, but thats just putting the thought into other peoples heads to do it. not a good idea. but whatever. tear them up, and then pay me to fix it
     
  19. FACE

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    :rofl: if you have more money that brains...
     
  20. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

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    See: Speed Network Rally Coverage....:rofl:
     

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