t5nyw Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I took the JDM MY08 STi out for a test drive he are some of the Pic's I took of it The Car was a Prototype type 20 (still under developement) remapping the new ECU is far more complex than previous ECU's also still tweaking the suspension. The 2.0ltr engines power was at 350bhp for running in. It really pulled strong, more low end torque compare to my MY06 Type 20. handling was very excellent on the country roads would love to have a track ride in one, Although I didn't have chance to tweak the AST suspension for Track settings. Driving posistion is nicer seems lower in the seat than my Car The Cabin space seems to have much more room than my Saloon. Suprisingly the boot space was bigger that i thought it would be folding rear seats give more flexabilty. looks far better in the flesh and the rear lights have been fixed so quite a few positive for me really, some of you doubters ought to try it before you knock it IMHO Tony Link to comment
scoobnutter Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 stunning, i love the new sti. Link to comment
bmwhere? Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Good to hear a real persons opinion rather than a biased press reports Link to comment
warby Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Nice, just a shame Subaru UK cant sort there fooking act. Any price yet Tony on that model you took out? Link to comment
scouk Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Nice mini review Rear light a big improvement.. probably the best you can hope for withotu re modelling the rear end to change the shape.. Dare I say it... I'd have one of those... (and that's the first time I've ever said that about the My08!) Link to comment
dipsy Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) That looks good .Did you get any under bonnet pic's.How will we tell the difference between the new uk sti and Jdm sti ie if they both tint the rear windows or listen out for a burbles scoob Edited January 28, 2008 by Dipsy Link to comment
StrikE Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 would need to see it in person, still like the look of the hawks tho Link to comment
t5nyw Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Any price yet Tony on that model you took out? Yes and no as it was a Type 20 and untill they finnished developing the Car no price sorted Unlike the UK/EU which has "Standard Spec" and " Top Spec" the JDM has many options mix and match Prices ive seen nd heard EU/UK Importers top spec £26,995 OTR EU /car warehouse top spec £24,995 OTR UK Dealer standard Spec £24,995 OTR UK Dealer top spec £26,995 OTR JDM bottom spec £24,995 OTR and varying spec upto £28,995 OTR JDM top spec £26,995 OTR (PCM) Tony Link to comment
bmwhere? Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 So the prices are the same wherever you buy it then! Not much point buying an import then! Link to comment
paul n Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Excellent, thanks Tony Best pics yet, like the exhaust surrounds as well, looks the dogs in black Rear lights are a huge improvement over the UK car we saw at the NEC, now if they stick some Recaro's in it & give the UK model at least 350BHP we may be tempted Suppose it would be too much to ask them to weld up a couple of doors, that we'd be well happy lol Link to comment
Robbie09 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 still not totally convinced would have to see one in the flesh Link to comment
t5nyw Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 So the prices are the same wherever you buy it then!Not much point buying an import then! There is not much to choose between them but the 2.0ltr is VERY solid, uprated VALVES and very tunabe, it may have less Road tax to Pay TBC, The JDM has a quicker Rack than the UK/EU, The top end of JDM was with recardos, full sports CAT exhaust system, remap and sat Nav. roughly 375bhp 8,400 red line BUT will depend on how watered down the UK STi is as Standard you may be "Underwhelmed" by the standard UK/EU 08 STi's performance so I'd budget for £2.5 +K for Exhaust, airbox and Remap. I'll buy the car with the best bang per buck which has been an mport for the last 2 Cars, i was hoping that Subaru UK could tempt me back with ahigh power PPP model. IMHO Tony Link to comment
t5nyw Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Best pics yet, like the exhaust surrounds as well, looks the dogs in black It's not quite Black IIRC it's a VERY dark Blue Rear lights are a huge improvement over the UK car we saw at the NEC, now if they stick some Recaro's in it & give the UK model at least 350BHP we may be tempted Recardos are an option, with the JDM you choose spec and not just achoice between Top and standard spec Tony Link to comment
Bailey73 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 BHP figure looks good...... ...but that is about it for me. My 53 plate STi will be going into Subaru for an ABS sensor at some point this week so I will be looking at the new WRX as a loan car - Cannot ever see me buying one though. Link to comment
Bailey73 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Second pic down does look very nice but being a hatch lets it down in a big way. Link to comment
t5nyw Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) BHP figure looks good......My 53 plate STi will be going into Subaru for an ABS sensor at some point this week so I will be looking at the new WRX as a loan car - Cannot ever see me buying one though. Try not to make any preconceptions from the UK WRX The UK WRX and a STi JDM, well how can I say, it's like comapring a BMW 3 series 1.6l deisel to a M3 or a Ford focus 1.1 L to a Focus RS Tony Edited January 28, 2008 by T5NYW Link to comment
TJ_666 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) still not totally convinced would have to see one in the flesh True - 1st of all i did think i was looking at an Astra with a body kit on in the pics ... BUT - this looks nicer than Subarus stupid attempt of a standard non-turbo version which IS An ASTRA ! I still think as they really have changed the car in looks ... it should have a new " model " name - and this would sort out all people (inc myself) who were not sure about it . Edited January 29, 2008 by TJ_666 Link to comment
dave.t Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Good mini write up that Tony I`m liking that a lot,not a fan of black but that looks the dogs and by far the best pic`s so far Don`t think Subaru Uk did themselfs any favours at the Autosport Show with the base spec sti they had on show Link to comment
luke_clifton Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 That car looks awsome, I want one so badly. Link to comment
bcr5784 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 So the prices are the same wherever you buy it then!Not much point buying an import then! Allbrandsnew and Subarusupersaver are both offering £2k off the 2008 STi, but I expect the discounts will get bigger as more cars become available. Link to comment
RA Dunk Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 i think it`s the dog`s danglies TBH Link to comment
t5nyw Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Good mini write up that Tony I`m liking that a lot,not a fan of black but that looks the dogs and by far the best pic`s so far Actually it's Blue but near black Don`t think Subaru Uk did themselfs any favours at the Autosport Show with the base spec sti they had on show I think there was a missing Subaru should have done something like Prodrive did last year with the RB320 Bused people from Autosport show to Prodrive Warwick and got a test drive in the New STi. "If" the could get bums on seats there would be more that would change their minds IMHO Tony Link to comment
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