Comments on: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi review

By: Renz

Renz — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:02:09 +0000

I an a big fan of the subaru Impreza WRX STI. And even if I am just 14 yrs old I liked the 2009 hatchback version than the past versions. I liked it because it looks cool hot and new and I would like to buy one when I am in college. And for a price that is 2,400,000.00 It is better to chose the STI than the new Evolution X because it is not that common and it looks more cool.

By: Top Secret

Top Secret — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:25:51 +0000

@Victory

You say the winner of the traffic light drag race is whoever is in front at 200m. Thats way too far! There might be another set of red lights @200m.. the winner is hardest to launch and sustain it for 5sec MAX were talking on public roads here!

By: Blitza

Blitza — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:04:52 +0000

Boost-Juice…he he like your work… shame you only got the MY08 WRX… get the STI next time it’s worth the extra dough. Can’t understand the EVO X crowd .. Sube STI’s got loads more class… and aggression… i’d rather the EVO IX if that was the only choice … less girly lookin’

By: Greg Sims

Greg Sims — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:02:23 +0000

By: Boost-Juice

Boost-Juice — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:22:35 +0000

Blitza, you got beaten by a r32 in an MY03 wrx? I hope you mean GTR and not a VW hahah. Cause you would be a crap driver if you lost to a VW in an MY03 (and disrespecting the other WRX owners)
PS i just bought my MY08.. and its not as quick but I love it even more.

By: Blitza

Blitza — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:40:14 +0000

Same R32… one day in my old WRX MY03 got blown off at the lights…bugga.. me decides that’s it… i upgrade to the new STI… same R32 on a different day of the regular commute… no contest the STI blows the R32 away… and as for Beemers… they’re such small, really… small cars!! I almost feel embarrassed for the punters that are parting with the 80k…

By: victory

victory — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:59:07 +0000

Ps. it’s funny how some people have to get their opinions across to other by abusing them (hinting at John).

Also, anyone who actually knows a bit about cars will know the sti would be able to handle quite a bit more than 2 or 3 clutch dumps. I’m not saying it won’t do damage but definitely not in an instant.
In regards to the Sti vs FG Turbo, easing the clutch off an sti will not leave it in the dust considering the revs in a turbo will pick up fast. Don’t forget the FG is quick too, so the winner of a traffic light drag (which would end in about 200m) would most likely be whoever got moving first.

By: victory

victory — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:44:41 +0000

There is no doubt in my mind the new sti is great. I don’t mind the looks but buying one is a different story. I wouldn’t in other words.
Even though a 135i would set you back around $80k by the time it gets on the road, it’s about $10-15k more than the sti. My thoughts are the 135i is well worth the extra money. It’s just personal preference when it comes to these cars, because when you think about it, the sti is no bad thing!

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:19:22 +0000

I dont know where everyone is pulling 70k for the STi. Just bought standard spec (as i’d prefer my own choice of after market wheels) for 63k on the road. A 135i on the road is 80k, thats a 17k difference in price. Thats a huge chunk of money especially since the 63k was already a big ask.

By: Whitesti08

Whitesti08 — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:58:52 +0000

oh and as far as the “Most Magna’s would see off an STi at the lights unless you do a 6,000 rpm dump”, thats just plain idiocy.

I shared a house with a freind who had a manual 3.5v6 magna last model released…and he was often left behind by my astra turbo. Needless to say my new sti leaves my old astra behind easily, and i wouldnt even bother comparing it to the magna.

(book time 1/4 mile for the magna is 15.45, and i have seen slips showing the 08 sti being a 13.2-13.3 second car)

By: Whitesti08

Whitesti08 — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:51:59 +0000

Thats kinda funny, because i drove a 135i and an 08 sti on the same day as well…

and i have the Sti in my garage. I really hope you drove the Sti in S# mode with the traction control off, because it really, really transforms the car.

Of course when negotiating the price, i walked away with my Sti with the navigation/tint/mats etc 63k drive away(not an r spec)…and bmw would not budge an inch off 78k drive away with zero options.

By: Howie

Howie — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:12:10 +0000

Hey you guys, I think the Ford / Holden market is totally different to the Sti/Evo/BMW owner. If you like high performance cars that can go, stop and corner you would buy an Sti or an Evo (just look at Targa / Duttons rallies, etc results. If you something comfortable with plenty of straight like grunt buy an G6ET, ER6 Turbo or Clubsport. I’ll take the Sti personally, put on some semi slicks, Pagid pads, Sparco seat and then have some fun on the weekends, then still cruise down to the shop to get the milk and bread through the week.

By: Flying High

Flying High — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:01:53 +0000

Hey Joe. Despite their best efforts there is no question that both Motor and Wheels magazine have a certain, shall we say, bias, in their reporting. Its a given and they know where their bread is buttered. And some of the people who work there really are numb nuts. But we digress.

Excellent that Ford achieved those numbers with the mighty big motors in their cars. Ignoring the porsche post as it is not relevant comparing a 2 door coupe to a 4 door hatch.

It would have been interesting to see however the results with a wet track. There is no argument that the bulky Ford would find itself in some difficulty achieving anywhere near those figures. And in the real world, it rains.

But great that Ford produce the 6 cylinder Turbo. If I was looking for a bigger car I would probably go something like that – but for a largely one or two person daily commute comparing the STi to a big Ford is apples and oranges.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:14:36 +0000

No mate, Warren is the consummate professional but he does know Fords inside and out.

By: The Insider

The Insider — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:56:07 +0000

Hey Anthony, are you suggesting that Warren Luff drove the XR6T at full pace and then took it easy on the other 8 cars, especially on the Rex? If that is what actually happened, I wonder if he gets invited back by Motor for the next round.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:50:01 +0000

Warren is a good bloke and excellent driver but isn’t he sponsored by Ford?

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:47:14 +0000

P S I forgot to mention the winner of round 1, the Porsche 911 GT2, did the lap in 58.5 secs, and it’s RWD.

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:41:43 +0000

I doubt whether Taka,Flying High etc., have read the current issue of Motor Magazine where, during round 1 of the 2008 Performance Car of the year contest, included in the top 9 were both the WRX STI Spec R and the G6ET’s less luxurious twin, the XR6 Turbo.
Around Lakeside Raceway, with Warren Luff driving both cars, the best time that the REX did was 1.02.9secs compared to the XR6 Turbo at 1.03.6secs. That’s a whole 0.7 secs better for the REX, and this is against the XR6, let alone the F6.
Yes, the G6ET looks the goods to me, and it’s Australian!

By: Taka

Taka — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:45:28 +0000

It is not fair for Aussie buyers to be spending 71K on the new STI. It is steep. If you consider the exchange rates now from Yen to AUD, the car translated over should only cost 34K for the full spec R.

Plus the people with their ocean liners for cars or what do you call those Ford G6E what? Don’t embarass yourselves with those comments. Please..

I am all the way with Flying High.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:54:31 +0000

Hey Guys, all that I said was that I look forward to a straight line contest from the lights with my G6ETurbo. If I had wanted to blow away an STI etc. around corners or a racetrack, I would have got an FPV F6. And just imagine, if I was as serious as some Suby punters and spent the same type of money as some do, on all of the good bits and peices, on an F6!! The line up of 10/11 second XR6 Turbo’s on You Tube is almost endless.