Topic: 2015 Subaru WRX, WRX STI Get Canadian Pricing

[Sir Osis of Liver]

In day to day traffic, I'd prefer the CVT over another jerky DCT.

But I wouldn't get a WRX without a manual.

[mixmanmash]

In day to day traffic, I'd prefer the CVT over another jerky DCT.

But I wouldn't get a WRX without a manual.

True.  But I'd rather a conventional auto than a CVT, or an auto similar to Mazda's Skyactiv where the torque converter is only used at low speeds and then a clutch is used for shifting.

[OliverD]

I'm happy to hear about the price drop, but it's actually a bit of a price increase...2014 WRX Limited is $35,495...the 2015 loaded version (whatever they call the trim) will be $36,795 (incl CVT).

So, yeah, if you're proper and get the 6MT, it's cheaper (or the same price)...otherwise it's more expensive to dull the experience.  Thanks, Subaru.

WRX Sport CVT at $33,795 seems to be the sweet spot now...but to get the HIDs, need to get the "sport tech" if we trust the previously leaked details (which named them as Premium and Limited trims).

That is some weird logic about it actually being more expensive.

And how is the model with a CVT, which most car enthusiasts hate, the sweet spot?

[Fobroader]

I'm happy to hear about the price drop, but it's actually a bit of a price increase...2014 WRX Limited is $35,495...the 2015 loaded version (whatever they call the trim) will be $36,795 (incl CVT).

So, yeah, if you're proper and get the 6MT, it's cheaper (or the same price)...otherwise it's more expensive to dull the experience.  Thanks, Subaru.

WRX Sport CVT at $33,795 seems to be the sweet spot now...but to get the HIDs, need to get the "sport tech" if we trust the previously leaked details (which named them as Premium and Limited trims).

That is some weird logic about it actually being more expensive.

And how is the model with a CVT, which most car enthusiasts hate, the sweet spot?

The WRX with a CVT....uhhh no, thats not the sweet spot at all. Did they ever offer the WRX/STi with an auto, Ive never seen one for sale.

[HeliDriver]

I'm happy to hear about the price drop, but it's actually a bit of a price increase...2014 WRX Limited is $35,495...the 2015 loaded version (whatever they call the trim) will be $36,795 (incl CVT).

So, yeah, if you're proper and get the 6MT, it's cheaper (or the same price)...otherwise it's more expensive to dull the experience.  Thanks, Subaru.

WRX Sport CVT at $33,795 seems to be the sweet spot now...but to get the HIDs, need to get the "sport tech" if we trust the previously leaked details (which named them as Premium and Limited trims).

That is some weird logic about it actually being more expensive.

And how is the model with a CVT, which most car enthusiasts hate, the sweet spot?

The WRX with a CVT....uhhh no, thats not the sweet spot at all. Did they ever offer the WRX/STi with an auto, Ive never seen one for sale.

Wasn't there a year or two when they split the model into the WRX and the WRX265? Former had an automatic and the latter only came with manual, IIRC.

[Noto]

I'm happy to hear about the price drop, but it's actually a bit of a price increase...2014 WRX Limited is $35,495...the 2015 loaded version (whatever they call the trim) will be $36,795 (incl CVT).

So, yeah, if you're proper and get the 6MT, it's cheaper (or the same price)...otherwise it's more expensive to dull the experience.  Thanks, Subaru.

WRX Sport CVT at $33,795 seems to be the sweet spot now...but to get the HIDs, need to get the "sport tech" if we trust the previously leaked details (which named them as Premium and Limited trims).

That is some weird logic about it actually being more expensive.

And how is the model with a CVT, which most car enthusiasts hate, the sweet spot?

The WRX with a CVT....uhhh no, thats not the sweet spot at all. Did they ever offer the WRX/STi with an auto, Ive never seen one for sale.

Sweet spot for me...since I'm barred from purchasing a MT so Lady Noto can drive my car once in a blue moon.  *face palm*

Saw it in the flesh at the auto show last night - I REALLY like it - but as I said, a loaded one with a CVT is almost $37k...getting harder and harder to stomach.

[pi314]

Subarus even have hill holder! Can't drive manual once in a blue moon?

[rrocket]

I'm happy to hear about the price drop, but it's actually a bit of a price increase...2014 WRX Limited is $35,495...the 2015 loaded version (whatever they call the trim) will be $36,795 (incl CVT).

So, yeah, if you're proper and get the 6MT, it's cheaper (or the same price)...otherwise it's more expensive to dull the experience.  Thanks, Subaru.

WRX Sport CVT at $33,795 seems to be the sweet spot now...but to get the HIDs, need to get the "sport tech" if we trust the previously leaked details (which named them as Premium and Limited trims).

That is some weird logic about it actually being more expensive.

And how is the model with a CVT, which most car enthusiasts hate, the sweet spot?

The WRX with a CVT....uhhh no, thats not the sweet spot at all. Did they ever offer the WRX/STi with an auto, Ive never seen one for sale.

Sweet spot for me...since I'm barred from purchasing a MT so Lady Noto can drive my car once in a blue moon.  *face palm*

Saw it in the flesh at the auto show last night - I REALLY like it - but as I said, a loaded one with a CVT is almost $37k...getting harder and harder to stomach.

I have to admit, the CVT is VERY intriguing to me.  While I wouldn't want to buy one, with the CVT the engineers can program the RPMs to stay within the peak boost level of the capabilities of the turbo.  Full throttle would never cause the turbo to go out of peak efficiency.  This is VERY interesting to me.  Whereas with a manual, peak boost level fall/rise with RPM.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

I have to admit, the CVT is VERY intriguing to me.  While I wouldn't want to buy one, with the CVT the engineers can program the RPMs to stay within the peak boost level of the capabilities of the turbo.  Full throttle would never cause the turbo to go out of peak efficiency.  This is VERY interesting to me.  Whereas with a manual, peak boost level fall/rise with RPM.

Williams thought so too, and developed a CVT for their Williams FW15C back in the early 1990s. F1 promptly banned it.
I posted a video over in the multi-media tab.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UpBKXMRto

[rrocket]

I have to admit, the CVT is VERY intriguing to me.  While I wouldn't want to buy one, with the CVT the engineers can program the RPMs to stay within the peak boost level of the capabilities of the turbo.  Full throttle would never cause the turbo to go out of peak efficiency.  This is VERY interesting to me.  Whereas with a manual, peak boost level fall/rise with RPM.

Williams thought so too, and developed a CVT for their Williams FW15C back in the early 1990s. F1 promptly banned it.
I posted a video over in the multi-media tab.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UpBKXMRto

I'm very intrigued because I clutched my snowmobile for the peak power.......

No reason you can't do the same with a car.  Especially with an ECU doing so much.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

I have to admit, the CVT is VERY intriguing to me.  While I wouldn't want to buy one, with the CVT the engineers can program the RPMs to stay within the peak boost level of the capabilities of the turbo.  Full throttle would never cause the turbo to go out of peak efficiency.  This is VERY interesting to me.  Whereas with a manual, peak boost level fall/rise with RPM.

Williams thought so too, and developed a CVT for their Williams FW15C back in the early 1990s. F1 promptly banned it.
I posted a video over in the multi-media tab.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UpBKXMRto

I'm very intrigued because I clutched my snowmobile for the peak power.......

A good friend of mine and his son are deep into vintage sled racing. Getting the clutch setup right is the major part of their race weekend.

[rrocket]

I have to admit, the CVT is VERY intriguing to me.  While I wouldn't want to buy one, with the CVT the engineers can program the RPMs to stay within the peak boost level of the capabilities of the turbo.  Full throttle would never cause the turbo to go out of peak efficiency.  This is VERY interesting to me.  Whereas with a manual, peak boost level fall/rise with RPM.

Williams thought so too, and developed a CVT for their Williams FW15C back in the early 1990s. F1 promptly banned it.
I posted a video over in the multi-media tab.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UpBKXMRto

I'm very intrigued because I clutched my snowmobile for the peak power.......

A good friend of mine and his son are deep into vintage sled racing. Getting the clutch setup right is the major part of their race weekend.

Yep...I grass dragged, so clutch set-up was a bit thing.  I kept a clutch diary.  Since it was a 2 stroke, it's usually the weather that changes things so much. 

With the ECU in the WRX, it would be a piece of cake.

[Noto]

I have to admit, the CVT is VERY intriguing to me.  While I wouldn't want to buy one, with the CVT the engineers can program the RPMs to stay within the peak boost level of the capabilities of the turbo.  Full throttle would never cause the turbo to go out of peak efficiency.  This is VERY interesting to me.  Whereas with a manual, peak boost level fall/rise with RPM.

Williams thought so too, and developed a CVT for their Williams FW15C back in the early 1990s. F1 promptly banned it.
I posted a video over in the multi-media tab.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UpBKXMRto

I'm very intrigued because I clutched my snowmobile for the peak power.......

No reason you can't do the same with a car.  Especially with an ECU doing so much.

Makes me wonder what the fuel efficiency would be like with that mod.  Oh wait, that's why Subaru doesn't do it

Still, if one is buying a WRX to mod it anyway, then yes, it is a delightful option.

Lady Noto is moving to Ithaca, NY for a one-year internship, so I may buy a US-spec WRX and save a few bucks.  She's excited for free shipping and no duty for all her Victoria Secret purchases.    Women.

[OliverD]

Lady Noto is moving to Ithaca, NY for a one-year internship, so I may buy a US-spec WRX and save a few bucks.  She's excited for free shipping and no duty for all her Victoria Secret purchases.    Women.

The base WRX is actually more expensive if you buy it from the U.S. after you factor in the 6.1% duty.

[2JDM]

Lady Noto is moving to Ithaca, NY for a one-year internship, so I may buy a US-spec WRX and save a few bucks.  She's excited for free shipping and no duty for all her Victoria Secret purchases.    Women.

The base WRX is actually more expensive if you buy it from the U.S. after you factor in the 6.1% duty.

The exchange rate isn't in our favour right now either.

[Snowman]

I have to admit, the CVT is VERY intriguing to me.  While I wouldn't want to buy one, with the CVT the engineers can program the RPMs to stay within the peak boost level of the capabilities of the turbo.  Full throttle would never cause the turbo to go out of peak efficiency.  This is VERY interesting to me.  Whereas with a manual, peak boost level fall/rise with RPM.

Williams thought so too, and developed a CVT for their Williams FW15C back in the early 1990s. F1 promptly banned it.
I posted a video over in the multi-media tab.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UpBKXMRto

I'm very intrigued because I clutched my snowmobile for the peak power.......

A good friend of mine and his son are deep into vintage sled racing. Getting the clutch setup right is the major part of their race weekend.

Clutch and air/fuel ratio with proper carb jetting. Exhaust temperature probes saved me from changing pistons and head gaskets every weekend 

[Noto]

Lady Noto is moving to Ithaca, NY for a one-year internship, so I may buy a US-spec WRX and save a few bucks.  She's excited for free shipping and no duty for all her Victoria Secret purchases.    Women.

The base WRX is actually more expensive if you buy it from the U.S. after you factor in the 6.1% duty.

The exchange rate isn't in our favour right now either.

nuh uh uh - you're assuming I'll be purchasing a base model for export.  Silly Oliver and 1TSX.

Nope, I'm going loaded (incl navi and keyless access) and titling the vehicle in NY state as Lady Noto has residence there (and is a US citizen, actually).  It may involve a Subie-swap (me getting the Forester, her the WRX) for the first few weeks, but thereafter, the car shall be mine, mine, all mine (for $34,490 incl destination)!  Muahahahahaha!

By the way, everybody, here's a must-read (2015 WRX and STi Dyno-ed):
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/car-comparison-tests/2015-subaru-wrx-vs-sti

[rrocket]

I have to admit, the CVT is VERY intriguing to me.  While I wouldn't want to buy one, with the CVT the engineers can program the RPMs to stay within the peak boost level of the capabilities of the turbo.  Full throttle would never cause the turbo to go out of peak efficiency.  This is VERY interesting to me.  Whereas with a manual, peak boost level fall/rise with RPM.

Williams thought so too, and developed a CVT for their Williams FW15C back in the early 1990s. F1 promptly banned it.
I posted a video over in the multi-media tab.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3UpBKXMRto

I'm very intrigued because I clutched my snowmobile for the peak power.......

A good friend of mine and his son are deep into vintage sled racing. Getting the clutch setup right is the major part of their race weekend.

Clutch and air/fuel ratio with proper carb jetting. Exhaust temperature probes saved me from changing pistons and head gaskets every weekend 

Long live Digitron!

[rrocket]

By the way, everybody, here's a must-read (2015 WRX and STi Dyno-ed):
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/car-comparison-tests/2015-subaru-wrx-vs-sti

Their lag test is worthless real-world....

[johngenx]

Seems that the performance gap is fairly small.  But, the DCCD would have me desiring the STi.