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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 03:59 AM
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Cool What does everyone think about the '05 STI

It is a 2005 Impreza WRX Sti, I actually got this picture from www.imprezawrxsti.com Great forums, nice cars...
300HP 2.5L AWD Turbo-charged 4-cyl boxer engine, a six-speed manual transmission. This car also has the DCCD system, which is the Driver Controlled Center Differential system, which allows you to do a 65/35 power split with 65% of thje power to the rear wheels, or lock it at 50/50

What do you Benz owners think of them?
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 08:05 AM
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at least they got rid of the frog eyed headlights.

the hood scoop has got to go.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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I feel these cars are really ugly but seem to be pretty popular.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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Wish I owned one! It is a factory built and warranted weekend track ready 4-door. Not many companies have the nerve to make such a car. Not sure I would not take the EVOVIII MR over that car but it is still a great car. Next track day we will get some in-car video of the C32 chasing down some STi's. Its not easy I must say....

Looks funny... but it is still a great car. I would get silver though.. looks most "calm" in silver!
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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i was running with 2...
i can either catch them up or pull them away
or they suck... i dunno
maybe too many shifting for them...
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 02:00 PM
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the hood scoop has got to go.
I'm sure the top mount intercooler and the rest of the engine would highly disagree with you!
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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I'm sure the top mount intercooler and the rest of the engine would highly disagree with you!
Yep under that scoop is the intercooler... I like it it can be moded pretty easy to 350 hp with just ecu and some other stuff.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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what a wonderful car! ugly, yeah - but really, what can I say with the car's performance potentials?
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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I'm not crazy about the aesthetics, but I'd love to get one as a track car. I think it is great that the Japanese can put out such incredible performance cars at a reaonable price.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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Yes I agree.

This car is a monster at the track but also a monster to look at :p

Japan is certainly more accomodating to enthusiasts than us or europ.

I wish Germany would take note and help out track enthusiasts I know it won't be cheap but I would get one.

Where is the C32 AMG CSL????? or maybe a C32 DTM for 70-80k or even at gt3 range I would jump on it.

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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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totally agree with ya... we need a CSL, GT3, Stradale version of AMG...

Have you guys seen the new WRX? its Day and Night.
The worse part of current Subaru is its design... terrible!



Now they are on the way! They hired former Alfa Romeo designer over to help them out.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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Not the best looking car but at least it's better than the bugeye version. We are too used to the Benz styling so many won't accept the stylings of these Subarus.

I have sat in a few ones, either worked or not worked. We only get the 2L version instead of the 2.5L american. A few minor tweaks and they can easily reach 300bhp atw
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 02:27 AM
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Thanks for your reply guys. I really like both of these cars looking to see which one people like most. I posted a poll on the STI forums about the C32..see what they said...
http://www.imprezawrxsti.com/postnuk...wtopic&t=13244

Thanks!!
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 07:02 AM
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I must agree with most people here. The car is really ugly, but I wouldn't mind owning one. A friend of mine has one, and the car is just awesome. The grip is really out of this world, compared to just about any road car I have driven. And it really is very tunable.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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I just got rid of mine to get the Benz. POS.

My trany dies after 10000 miles, and they tried to stick the 2200 charge to me. I told em to keep the car. They are POS, and the dealers are even worse.

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