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« on: September 18, 2007, 09:11:47 pm »
Picture Gallery:  2008 Subaru Impreza Sedan


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2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan
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I was actually not supposed to have any vehicle to test this week, but hard as life can be, I was offered the new-for-2008 Subaru Impreza to test drive.  Knowing how much my dedicated readers love to read about Subaru and then comment on their pricing structure I couldn't resist grabbing this sedan for the week. More ...
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« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2007, 09:30:25 pm »
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« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2007, 09:34:12 pm »
This was the car I told Trish to buy...but she won't since no sun-roof is available....
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« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2007, 10:01:46 pm »
The base model seems like a good value with all those features standard.

More mainstream looking car. Probably would have attracted my attention back when I was looking at Corollas.

Will be interested to know how the automatic feels (sluggish?, peppy?)
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« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2007, 11:22:08 pm »
Quote from: Julie on September 18, 2007, 10:01:46 pm

Will be interested to know how the automatic feels (sluggish?, peppy?)

+ 1. The previous one felt slooww.
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« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2007, 11:28:43 pm »
Isn't this the same transmission as the previous-generation Impreza?
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« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2007, 12:23:10 am »
Is the new Impreza lighter than the previous gen? Hopefully that will help out with acceleration.
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« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2007, 12:35:34 am »
Quote from: Mitlov on September 18, 2007, 11:28:43 pm
Isn't this the same transmission as the previous-generation Impreza?

I thought the engine/tranny were from the last Legacy?
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« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2007, 02:55:19 am »
I'd be interested in hearing about the differences too.  I posted that very question not long ago and got no answer.  So, keep those notes coming!
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« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2007, 11:17:07 am »
It's great pricing IMO.

The black door handles are  Thumbs Down And I won't buy a vehicle without a sunroof either - they've offered it later on other lines as/on a Touring/Special Edition so some hope there. For most this vehicle makes sense.
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« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2007, 12:41:56 pm »
The engine is tweaked (the torque curve is different) the 4 speed is the same as the old one. Which is kind of outdated with only 4 speeds. 5 or 6 would help with the fuel economy.

Also the disk brakes in the back has be replaced with drums. Bad idea since everyone else seems to have disks now a days.
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« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2007, 12:49:56 pm »
I hate the look of the car. Subaru normal do such a nice job, but not this time OMG.

What car wert too impressed with this car either. Funny these cars are held to such high esteem here in Canada. Where as in the UK they consider this car a cheap motor. I find that weird. Anyway lets see, if Wing thinks the interior is cheap and nasty.

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AGAINST  Cabin plastics are nasty, and it has a bouncy ride, average performance and high running costs
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« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2007, 12:53:22 pm »
Quote from: Sir Meow on September 19, 2007, 12:49:56 pm
I hate the look of the car. Subaru normal do such a nice job, but not this time OMG.

What car wert too impressed with this car either. Funny these cars are held to such high esteem here in Canada. Where as in the UK they consider this car a cheap motor. I find that weird. Anyway lets see, if Wing thinks the interior is cheap and nasty.

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AGAINST  Cabin plastics are nasty, and it has a bouncy ride, average performance and high running costs



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« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2007, 01:00:21 pm »
The local dealer is charging $2000 above MSRP for this car.  Shocking.

They've been on the dealer's lot for a little while now, but I haven't seen any on the street yet.  Surprising, as Ashland is a Subaru town.
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« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2007, 01:01:29 pm »
Honestly I'm not sure why they bothered with such a dramatic restyle.

All they needed was a pricing drop, five cogs, and a new interior. They hit 2/3 here, but the styling is -1 and some other issues too, whats this about rear drum brakes and softened suspension I've heard about?
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« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2007, 01:40:30 pm »
Do you think the Germans really wished they had it??   Grin Roll Eyes
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« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2007, 01:41:30 pm »
Quote from: mmret on September 19, 2007, 01:01:29 pm
Honestly I'm not sure why they bothered with such a dramatic restyle.

All they needed was a pricing drop, five cogs, and a new interior. They hit 2/3 here, but the styling is -1 and some other issues too, whats this about rear drum brakes and softened suspension I've heard about?

I have driven a slush box Impreza hatch and I did not notice much difference to my wife’s 2006 wagon.
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« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2007, 01:49:32 pm »
Quote from: Beetlejuice on September 19, 2007, 01:40:30 pm
Do you think the Germans really wished they had it??   Grin Roll Eyes

Nope.  Grin
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« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2007, 01:53:45 pm »
Quote from: mmret on September 19, 2007, 01:01:29 pm
Honestly I'm not sure why they bothered with such a dramatic restyle.

All they needed was a pricing drop, five cogs, and a new interior. They hit 2/3 here, but the styling is -1 and some other issues too, whats this about rear drum brakes and softened suspension I've heard about?

*cough* Toyota's influence *cough*
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« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2007, 01:54:50 pm »
Quote from: Ty Webb on September 19, 2007, 01:41:30 pm
Quote from: mmret on September 19, 2007, 01:01:29 pm
Honestly I'm not sure why they bothered with such a dramatic restyle.

All they needed was a pricing drop, five cogs, and a new interior. They hit 2/3 here, but the styling is -1 and some other issues too, whats this about rear drum brakes and softened suspension I've heard about?

I have driven a slush box Impreza hatch and I did not notice much difference to my wife’s 2006 wagon.

You mean in terms of suspension? Hrm, well I am trying to go by a hazy memory of a thread which I admit I read over quickly.
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